1. Active Calendar 1.I. 5:30 PM 21 Agenda July 19, 2021 Documents: 21 AGENDA 0719.PDF 1.II. 5:30 PM Active Calendar For The July 19, 2021 Meeting Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR JULY 19 2021.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 3. 5:30 P.M. Support Legislation For July 19, 2021 Meeting Documents: SUPPORT LEGISLATION JULY 19 2021.PDF 4. Minutes 4.I. July 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes Documents: 21 MINUTES 0719 FINAL.PDF 5. Majority Consent (MC) 6. Supporting Document 7. Public Comment AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, July 19, 2021 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). It will be 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. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting 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 O of 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Conti LOCAL LAW F - 2019 A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 54 ENTITLED “ETHICS LAW OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 2. Conti LOCAL LAW A - 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 202 (CONTINUOUS TERMS) OF ARTICLE 2 (ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 3. Doesschate, Conti, Farrell, Frederick, and Hoey LOCAL LAW C – 2021 As Amended A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE ALBANY CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *TABLED* 4. Anane LOCAL LAW D - 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PAID SICK LEAVE * Referred to Finances, Assessment, & Taxation Committee 5. Balarin LOCAL LAW F-2021 AS AMENDED LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 2 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EVICTION PROCEEDINGS 6. Johnson, Anane, Hoey with Support of President Ellis LOCAL LAW L – 2021 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 Committee* 7. Kimbrough LOCAL LAW M-2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART I (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE ALBANY CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 8. Conti LOCAL LAW N-2021 A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 20 (DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE) AND AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) TO ENACT A NEW PART 39 ENTITLED: “DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE” ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 21.72.21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO NATIONAL GRID OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT CORNING RIVERFRONT PARK, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE HOOKUP 22.72.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) IN RELATION TO RECREATION VEHICLES AND CAMPERS AND ALLOW THEM ON DRIVEWAYS ORDINANCES HELD 1. Anane Ordinance 34.101.18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO SPECIAL EVENT PARKING *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 2. Conti & Anane Ordinance 2.12.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MARKINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 3. Flynn Ordinance 12.62.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (TOW-TRUCK OWNERS AND OPERATORS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE MAXIMUM TOWING CHARGE PERMITTED *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 4. Fahey Ordinance 16.81.19 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375-3 (USE REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 5. Fahey Ordinance 1.21.20 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 6. Kimbrough Ordinance 11.61.20 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-CU ZONE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 7. Anane Ordinance 13.72.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 345 (TREES AND VEGETATION) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 8. Frederick Ordinance 15.81.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (GENERAL LEGISLATION) BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 325 TITLED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY *Referred to Public Safety 9. Conti Ordinance 43.112.20 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDNING ARTICLE XLVI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CONFORMING THE SIZE OF THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WITH THE NYS GENERAL CITY LAW) *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee 10. O’Brien Ordinance 3.12.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CLARIFYING VEGETATIVE COVERAGE IN RELATION TO NON-APPLICABILITY TO GREEN ROOFS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee 11. Planning Ordinance 5.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 12. Planning Ordinance 6.31.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (ZONING DISTRICTS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 13. Planning Ordinance 7.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (USE REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 14. Planning Ordinance 8.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 15. Planning Ordinance 9.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 16. Planning Ordinance 10.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI (RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITION) AND ARTICLE VII (APPLICATION FEES) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 17. Fahey Ordinance 13.51.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII, ENTITLED “SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN CITY RIGHTS OF WAY” *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee* RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 59.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING SHERIDAN HOLLOW PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 60.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE SOUTH END GROCERY PROJECT 61.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE BREVATOR COMPLETE STREET PROJECT 62.72.21R A RESOLUTION 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 63.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD IN ITS APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LINCOLN PARK REFLECTION AND DISCOVERY GARDEN PROJECT RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Anane Resolution Number 46.62.18R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WAIVING FEES AGAINST THE NEW YORK STATE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN *Referred to Public Safety Committee 2. Anane Resolution Number 25.52.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF WALKABILITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND CALLING ON THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION TO ADOPT A POLICY ENSURING THAT PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED WHENEVER TRAFFIC SIGNALS ARE CHANGED, UPGRADED OR INSTALLED” *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee 3. Love Resolution Number 42.62.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A GREATER EMPHASIS ON SENIOR SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ALBANY 4. Anane Resolution Number 95.102.20R RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY MAKING ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee 5. Finance Resolution Number 25.31.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE ELIMINATION OF ONE FULL TIME POSITION AND THE CREATION OF ANOTHER, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee 6. Anane Resolution Number 37.42.21R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RIGHT-OF-WAY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS FOR INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON CITY-OWNED RIGHTS-OF-WAY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee 7. Fahey Resolution Number 38.42.21R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RIGHT-OF-WAY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON CITY-OWNED RIGHTS-OF-WAY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development, Land Use Committee* 8. Finance Resolution Number 41.51.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO ADJUSTMENT OF SALARIES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE 2021 BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF LAW) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee* 9. Finance Resolution Number 42.51.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE CREATION OF A POSITION, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (ALBANY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee* 10. Fahey Resolution Number 47.52.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REQUESTING IMMEDIATE ACTION BY OUT STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE EVALUTION OF THE USE OF CHEMICAL GAS ON INDIVIDUALS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DETERMINE WHETHER TO BAN ITS USE *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 11. Flynn Resolution Number 49.52.21R (MC) RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENCOURAGING THAT CAPITAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK REMAIN IN WASHINGTON PARK *Referred to Parks, Recreation, and Family Services Committee* 12. Kimbrough Resolution Number 56.62.21R RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CHARLES E. TRAYNHAM AND RENAMING A PORTION OF MOHAWK STREET IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health, and Environment Committee Page 1 of 3 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday, July 19, 2021 (NOTE: The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action.) Section Number Agenda Sponsor Subject Number Local Laws Held (b) Local Law F 5 Balarin LOCAL LAW AMENDING of 2021 PART 2 (COURTS AND (As Amended LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF 07/08/2021) CHAPTER 30 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EVICTION PROCEEDINGS Local Laws Held (b) Local Law C 3 Doesschate, Conti, A LOCAL LAW AMENDING of 2021 Farrell, Frederick, ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY (As Amended and Hoey POLICE DEPARTMENT 04/05/2021) INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE ALBANY CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS Local Laws Held (a) (b) Local Law M 7 Kimbrough A LOCAL LAW AMENDING of 2021 ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART I (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE ALBANY CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS Local Laws Held (b) Local Law N 8 Conti A LOCAL LAW REPEALING of 2021 CHAPTER 20 (DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND Page 2 of 3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE) AND AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) TO ENACT A NEW PART 39 ENTITLED: “DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE” Resolutions Introduced (b) 59.72.21R Love A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING SHERIDAN HOLLOW PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Resolutions Introduced (b) 60.72.21R Johnson A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE SOUTH END GROCERY PROJECT Resolutions Introduced (b) 61.72.21R Farrell A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE BREVATOR COMPLETE STREET PROJECT Resolutions Introduced (b) 62.72.21R Love A RESOLUTION 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 (b) 63.72.21R Fahey A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD IN ITS APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF Page 3 of 3 PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LINCOLN PARK REFLECTION AND DISCOVERY GARDEN PROJECT (a) Pending discussions at Public Safety Committee on July 13, 2021 @ 5:30pm Common Council Chamber, 2nd Floor City Hall (b) Pending Discussions at Caucus on July 14, 2021 @5:30pm Council Chamber, 2nd floor City hall (07/09/2021) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION JULY 19, 2021 LOCAL LAWS O of 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES ORDINANCES 21.72.21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO NATIONAL GRID OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT CORNING RIVERFRONT PARK, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE HOOKUP 22.72.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) IN RELATION TO RECREATION VEHICLES AND CAMPERS AND ALLOW THEM ON DRIVEWAYS RESOLUTIONS 59.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING SHERIDAN HOLLOW PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 60.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE SOUTH END GROCERY PROJECT 61.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE BREVATOR COMPLETE STREET PROJECT 62.72.21R A RESOLUTION 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 Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 63.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD IN ITS APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LINCOLN PARK REFLECTION AND DISCOVERY GARDEN PROJECT Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Fahey introduced the following: LOCAL LAW O of 2021 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. A new subsection (F) (Exempt Employees) of section 62-1 (Employee residency; residency requirement) of Article I (Employee Residency Requirement) of Chapter 62 of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby added to read as follows: F. Exempt Employees. Any employee, prospective or current, whose work, at the direction of the City, is primarily completed outside of the boundaries of the City of Albany shall be exempt from the residency requirement, provided that the employee certifies that compliance with the residency requirement would impose a financial hardship upon the employee. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 9th DAY OF JULY, 2021 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Laura Gulfo, Esq., Assistant Corporation Counsel Council Member Fahey Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 2, 2021 SPONSOR Council Member Fahey LOCAL LAW O of 2021 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To exempt certain employees of the City of Albany, whose work, at the direction of the City, is primarily completed outside of the boundaries of the City of Albany from the residency requirement. This exemption is relevant to Water Department employees who work at the Alcove Reservoir or other facilities that are located outside the City of Albany. TIME FRAME FOR PASSAGE FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Love introduced the following: ORDINANCE 21.72.21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO NATIONAL GRID OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, OVER A PORTION OF CITY- OWNED PROPERTY AT CORNING RIVERFRONT PARK, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE HOOKUP The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby authorized that the City of Albany grants an easement to National Grid over a portion of City-owned property at Corning Riverfront Park, located at 10 Quay Street, in the City of Albany, for the purpose of the installation of an electrical service hookup, as requested by the City of Albany, and as described more fully in the easement attached hereto. Section 2. The form, content, terms and conditions of such easement shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel. Section 3. The Grantee shall not hinder, interfere with, prevent, delay, obstruct or adversely affect the Grantor in the reasonable exercise of its governmental operations or function. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF JULY, 2021 __________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Martha Mahoney, Esq., Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 8, 2021 Sponsor: Council Member Love ORDINANCE 21.72.21 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO NATIONAL GRID OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT CORNING RIVERFRONT PARK, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRICAL SERVICE HOOKUP GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany is seeking to grant a utility easement to National Grid over a portion of City- owned property at Corning Riverfront Park, located at 10 Quay Street, in conjunction with the Albany Skyway Project. The Skyway Project is funded by local and state funding, including funding from the New York State Department of Transportation. The Skyway Project will enhance neighborhood connections to the Hudson River while improving walkability and bikeability in the City of Albany. National Grid’s proposed use of City-owned property is to install an electrical service hookup at 10 Quay Street, which will provide illumination and utilities for the Skyway Project. The equipment is needed to provide power for the lights and other equipment for the Skyway Project. The proposed switch-gear and transformer, to be installed at 10 Quay Street, will be maintained by National Grid. The form, content, terms and conditions of the easement, once authorized, will be approved by the Corporation Counsel. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Common Council approval is required for land transactions, such as the granting of a permanent easement over municipal property. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None identified. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Hoey introduced the following: ORDINANCE 22.72.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) IN RELATION TO RECREATION VEHICLES AND CAMPERS AND ALLOW THEM ON DRIVEWAYS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Paragraph (d) of subsection (4) (Parking Restrictions) of Article IV (Development Standards) of Section 375-405 (Parking and Loading) of Chapter 375 is amended to read as follows: (d) Boats, boat trailers, trailers, campers, and recreational vehicles shall only be stored in a rear yard. or on a drive-way as defined by Section 375-602 (Definitions). Section 2. The ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM 9TH DAY OF JULY, 2021 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 9, 2021 SPONSOR Council Member Hoey ORDINANCE 22.72.21 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) IN RELATION TO RECREATION VEHICLES AND CAMPERS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Amends the USDO to allow RVs, Campers, Boats, trailers to be parked on a drive way. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council member Love introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 59.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING SHERIDAN HOLLOW PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Partnership is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for Sheridan Hollow Predevelopment Activities in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Partnership is applying to the New York State Department of State for funding under the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program; and WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Partnership is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant applications require 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 Affordable Housing Partnership to the New York State Department of State Brownfield Opportunity Area Program for funding to aid Sheridan Hollow Predevelopment Activities. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 7, 2021 SPONSOR: Council Member Love RESOLUTION NUMBER 59.72.21R TITLE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING SHERIDAN HOLLOW PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP) recently submitted a Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) nomination study for the Sheridan Hollow Neighborhood to the New York State Department of State. In anticipation of the neighborhood being designated as a BOA, AHP is requesting Common Council support of an application for CFA funding to undertake Pre-Development Activities that advance revitalization goals previously identified by the neighborhood. CFA funding awarded through this application will enable AHP to take the following next steps in the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood Master Plan: 1) to increase resiliency - the creation of an energy master plan for the neighborhood; 2) to improve pedestrian connections in and out of the neighborhood - studies and designs to improve access via the stairs from the Hollow to Elk Street and Central Avenue and at key intersections; and 3) to support community economic development - evaluation of existing small commercial buildings including business feasibility studies. These Pre-Development Activities are intended to competitively position Sheridan Hollow for upcoming infrastructure funding 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 19, 2021 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 30th, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT(S) N/A Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Johnson introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 60.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE SOUTH END GROCERY PROJECT WHEREAS, BlueLight Development Group, Inc. is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for The South End Grocery Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, BlueLight Development Group, Inc. is applying to New York State Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the New York Main Street Program, Downtown Anchor Project activity; and WHEREAS, BlueLight Development Group, Inc. is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant applications require 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 BlueLight Development Group, Inc. to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal New York Main Street Program for funding to aid The South End Grocery Project. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 7, 2021 SPONSOR: Council Member Derek Johnson RESOLUTION NUMBER 60.72.21R TITLE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE SOUTH END GROCERY PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION BlueLight Development Group is requesting Common Council support of an application for CFA funding to undertake the South End Grocery Project. CFA funding awarded through this application will enable BlueLight Development Group and its partner organizations (CAPCOM Federal Credit Union, KeyBank, MVP Health Care, Capital Roots, Downtown Albany BID, African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region (AACCCR), Envision Architects and Albany County) to convert the former McDonald's at 106 South Pearl Street to the "South End Grocery”: a full-service healthy grocery store and mixed-use community campus. The 1.55-acre site, located across from AACCCR at 135 South Pearl Street, would address the South End food desert, expand charitable services and operations of AACCCR, and revitalize the mixed-use downtown neighborhood. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution is required by the NYS Consolidated Funding Application procedures. Passage at the July 19, 2021 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 30th, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT(S) N/A Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Farrell introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 61.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE BREVATOR COMPLETE STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Albany is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the Brevator Complete Street Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for Implementation funding under the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law Article 54 Title 15; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 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 grant application further requires that the municipality commit to a local match of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total eligible project costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany certifies that it has identified $[amount of match] of matching funds from [location – general fund, donation, etc.] 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 the application of the City of Albany to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Grant Program for Implementation funding to aid the Brevator Complete Street Project. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 7, 2021 SPONSOR: Council Member Farrell RESOLUTION NUMBER 61.72.21R TITLE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE BREVATOR COMPLETE STREET PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany is requesting Common Council support of an application for CFA funding to undertake the Brevator Complete Street Project. CFA funding awarded through this application will enable the transformation of a wide, vehicle-oriented street into a multi-modal corridor between two of Albany's prominent arterial roads: Washington Avenue and Western Avenue. In partnership with the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Brevator Street will be retrofitted to include new pedestrian and bicycle facilities, traffic calming, and new Bus Rapid Transit service that will serve nearby educational and job centers, including the NYS Harriman Campus, SUNY University at Albany - Uptown Campus, All Saints Academy, Rosemont Park and two high-traffic bus lines along Washington and Western Avenues. By transforming Brevator into a complete street, the City of Albany and CDTA will decrease vehicle trips, greenhouse gas emissions, and make walking, bicycling and transit safer and more attractive as primary transportation options. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution is required by the NYS Consolidated Funding Application procedures. Passage at the July 19, 2021 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 30th, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT(S) If awarded, the City of Albany will be required to invest a local match of 50% of the total eligible project costs for the purposes of this project. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council member Fahey introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 63.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD IN ITS APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LINCOLN PARK REFLECTION AND DISCOVERY GARDEN PROJECT WHEREAS, the Albany Water Board is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the Lincoln Park Reflection and Discovery Garden Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the Albany Water Board is applying to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation for Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Category funding under the Water Quality Improvement Project Program and the Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Albany Water Board is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant applications require 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 applications support and advance the goals of the adopted Albany 2030 comprehensive plan, the citywide economic development strategy and applicable neighborhood revitalization plans; and WHEREAS, the proposed applications support and advance 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 applications of the Albany Water Board to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project Program: Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Category and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation’s Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for funding to aid the Lincoln Park Reflection and Discovery Garden Project. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 7, 2021 SPONSOR: Council Member Fahey RESOLUTION NUMBER 63.72.21R TITLE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD IN ITS APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LINCOLN PARK REFLECTION AND DISCOVERY GARDEN PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The Albany Water Board is requesting Common Council support of applications for CFA funding to undertake the Lincoln Park Reflection and Discovery Garden Project, a stand-alone project being developed in support of the Lincoln Park Revitalization Initiative and the Beaver Creek Clean River Project. CFA funding awarded through these applications will enable the Albany Water Board to complete improvements, which will abate combined sewer surface discharges within the ravine in the park, and support environmental biodiversity and green infrastructure educational opportunities in partnership with the Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology and the Hackett Middle School. The project will create a community garden and trail enhancements for passive recreational use by community residents, as well as features to support both historical and environmental educational efforts. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution is required by the NYS Consolidated Funding Application procedures. Passage at the July 19, 2021 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 30th, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT(S) N/A Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021 The Common Council was convened at 7:08 p.m. and was called to order by President Ellis. If during the meeting technical difficulty was experienced the public was made aware that the meeting would be live-streamed to YouTube. The roll being called, the following answered to their names: Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, and O’Brien Also present was the following staff: Cashawna Burt, John-Raphael Pichardo, and Laura Gulfo. Council President Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 1. Conor Gillis, 270 Hudson Ave. Apt. 4G, Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 2. Judd Feinman, PO Box 11600, Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 3. Paul Nichols, 637 New Loudon Rd., Latham, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 4. Susan Sommers, 6 Fiddlers Ln., Latham, NY (Local Law F od 2021) 5. Deborah Pusatere, PO Box 5104, Clifton Park, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 6. Hasson Harris Wilcher, 15 Harmony Hill Rd. Bldg 7 Apt. E, Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 7. Bess Zafran, 203 Sycamore St., Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 8. Catherine Kuubetesuri, 289 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 9. Mark Mishler, 58 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY (Local Law C and F of 2021) 10. Dr. Mary Panzetta, 293 S. Main Ave., Albany, NY (Resolution 64.72.21R (MC)) 11. Anne Erling, 242 Woodlawn Ave., Albany, NY (Resolution 64.72.21R (MC)) President Pro Tempore Kimbrough made a motion to extend public comment period for an additional 30 minutes, which was approved by unanimous voice consent. 12. Tanique Williams, 25 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 13. Rev. Peter Cook, 41 Greyledge Dr., Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 14. Frederick Floss, 16 W. Meadow Dr., Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 15. Gabriel Silva, 99 S. Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208 (Local Law F of 2021) 16. Blue Carrekar, 1601 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY ( Local Law F of 2021) 17. Ivette Alfonso, 149 Hackett Blvd., Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) 1 18. Betty Ann Benware, 85 Eileen St., Albany, NY ( Local Law F of 2021) 19. Rev. Joe Paparone, 835 Washington Ave., Albany, NY (Local Law C and F of 2021) 20. Sandra Colatosti, 67 Aspen Circle, Albany, NY (Local Law F of 2021) After the time period for public comment expired, the President declared the Public Comment Period closed. The President also made mention that the Common Council had received and reviewed the written comments that were submitted for consideration. Approval of Minutes President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to approve the minutes of July 8, 2021 meetings of the Council, which was duly seconded, and APPROVED by unanimous voice vote. CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL LAWS: President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to add by majority consent Local Law P of 2021. It was duly seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote, the local law was added to the agenda for consideration. Council member Balarin noticed Local P of 2021 (MC) as follows: LOCAL LAW P OF 2021 (MC) A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XXIII (PROHIBITION OF EVICTION WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE) OF PART 2 (CITY COURTS ACT) OF CHAPTER 30 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AS ADDED BY LOCAL LAW F-2021 ENTITLED: “LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 2 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF CHAPTE 30 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EVICITION PROCEDURES” IN RELATION TO CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection A of section 30-328 (Grounds for removal of tenants) of Article XXIII (Prohibition of Eviction Without Good Cause) and section 30-331 (Severability) of Part 2 (City Court Act) of Chapter 30 (Courts and Legal Procedures) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany as added by Local Law F of 2021 as adopted by the Common Council is hereby amended to read as follows: Article XIII XXIII Prohibition of Eviction without Good Cause § 30-328 Grounds for removal of tenants A. No landlord shall remove a tenant from any housing accommodation, or attempt such removal or exclusion from possession, notwithstanding that the tenant has no written lease or that the lease or other rental agreement has expired or otherwise terminated, except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction entered in an appropriate judicial action or proceeding in which the petitioner or plaintiff has established one of the following grounds as good cause for removal or eviction: 2 (1) The tenant has failed to pay rent due and owing, provided, however, that the rent due and owing, or any part thereof, did not result from a rent increase or pattern of rent increases which, regardless of the tenant's prior consent, if any, is unconscionable or imposed for the purpose of circumventing the intent of this article. In determining whether all or part of the rent due and owing is the result of an unconscionable rent increase or pattern of rent increases that is imposed for the purpose of circumventing this article, the Court may consider, among other factors, i) the rate of the increase relative to the tenant’s ability to afford said increase, ii) improvements made to the subject unit or common areas serving said unit, iii) whether the increase was precipitated by the tenant engaging in the activity described at section 223-b (1(a)-(c) of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, iv) significant market changes relevant to the subject unit, and v) the condition of the unit or common areas serving the unit, and it shall be a rebuttable presumption that the rent for a dwelling not protected by rent regulation is unconscionable or imposed for the purpose of circumventing the intent of this article if said rent has been increased in any calendar year by a percentage exceeding five percent; (2) The tenant is violating a reasonable obligation of their tenancy, other than the obligation to surrender possession, and has failed to cure such violation after written notice that the violation cease within ten days of receipt of such written notice, provided however, that the obligation of tenancy for which violation is claimed was not imposed for the purpose of circumventing the intent of this article; (3) The tenant is committing or permitting a nuisance in such housing accommodation, or is maliciously or by reason of negligence damaging the housing accommodation; or the tenant’s conduct, including but not limited to, smoking inside the residential unit where smoking inside the residential unit has been prohibited by the landlord and such prohibition has been communicated to the tenant, failing to dispose of waste created by the tenant’s pet(s) from the property on which the residential unit is located in accordance with relevant laws, and causing the accumulation of excessive rubbish and/or garbage in the residential unit and common areas, is such as to interfere with the comfort of the landlord or other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent buildings or structures; The tenant is committing or permitting a nuisance in such housing accommodation, common areas, or other areas of the property, or is maliciously or by reason of negligence damaging the housing accommodation, common areas, or other areas of the property; or the tenant's conduct is such as to interfere with the comfort of the landlord or other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent buildings or structures, including but not limited to, smoking inside the residential unit where smoking inside the residential unit has been prohibited by the landlord and such prohibition has been communicated to the tenant, failing to dispose of waste created by the tenant’s pet(s) from the property on which the residential unit is located in accordance with relevant laws, repeatedly engaging in activities that cause an unreasonable amount of noise or allowing others to do so without taking appropriate steps to mitigate such noise, and causing the accumulation of excessive rubbish and/or garbage in the residential unit and common areas; (4) Occupancy of the housing accommodation by the tenant is in violation of or causes a violation of law and the landlord is subject to civil or criminal penalties therefor; 3 provided however that the City of Albany or other qualified governmental entity has issued an order requiring the tenant to vacate the housing accommodation. No tenant shall be removed from possession of a housing accommodation on such ground unless the court finds that the cure of the violation of law requires the removal of the tenant and that the landlord did not, through neglect or deliberate action or failure to act, create the condition necessitating the order to vacate. In instances where the landlord does not undertake to cure conditions of the housing accommodation causing such violation of the law, the tenant shall have the right to pay or secure payment in a manner satisfactory to the court, to cure such violation provided that any tenant expenditures shall be applied against rent to which the landlord is entitled. In instances where removal of a tenant is absolutely essential to their health and safety, the removal of the tenant shall be without prejudice to any leasehold interest or other right of occupancy the tenant may have and the tenant shall be entitled to resume possession at such time as the dangerous conditions have been removed. Nothing herein shall abrogate or otherwise limit the right of a tenant to bring an action for monetary damages against the landlord to compel compliance by the landlord with all applicable laws; (5) The tenant is using or permitting the housing accommodation to be used for an illegal purpose; (6) The tenant has unreasonably refused the landlord access to the housing accommodation for the purpose of making necessary repairs or improvements required by law or for the purpose of showing the housing accommodation to a prospective purchaser, mortgagee, or other person having a legitimate interest therein; (7) The landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession of a housing accommodation located in a building containing fewer than twelve units because of immediate and compelling necessity for their own personal use and occupancy as their principal residence, or the personal use and occupancy as principal residence of their partner, spouse, parent, child, stepchild, father-in-law or mother-in-law, when no other suitable housing accommodation in such building is available. This paragraph shall permit recovery of only one housing accommodation and shall not apply to a housing accommodation occupied by a tenant who is sixty-two years of age or older or who is a disabled person; (8) The landlord seeks in good faith to recover possession of any or all housing accommodations located in a building with less than five units to personally occupy such housing accommodations as their principal residence; (9) The owner-landlord has in good faith entered into a contract for the sale of the housing accommodation and such contract requires that the housing accommodation be transferred free and clear of any and all residential tenancy obligations as a condition of such sale where the owner-landlord has no shared financial or other interest with the potential buyer other than the sale of the housing accommodation in question and submitted sufficient proof to the court thereof 4 (10) Where the tenant has refused in bad faith to enter into a written lease which has been offered in good faith to the tenant by the landlord, subject to the following: (a) The proposed written lease must have been offered to the tenant in writing on at least two occasions at least two weeks apart, which such written offer to include, and such written offer shall include: (i) an original and one copy of the proposed written lease, executed by the landlord or their designee; (ii) notice of the landlord’s intention to pursue eviction if the tenant rejects the proposed written lease and/or does not enter into said lease within forty-five days of the initial offer and specifying that the landlord may pursue eviction at any time between the expiration of the 45 days and 120 days of the date of such offer; (iii) clear instructions to the tenant concerning the manner in which the tenant is to communicate to the landlord acceptance or rejection of the written lease; and (iv) Notice of any proposed increase in rent equal to or greater than 5% shall be provided in compliance with RPL sect 226-C section 226-C of the NYS Real Property Law; (b) the proposed written lease shall not supersede an existing, active lease to which the landlord and the tenant are parties; (c) The terms of the proposed written lease may not: (i) be unconscionable and/or mandate or proscribe activities not rationally related to the regulation of activities which that would create a nuisance at the property, cause damage to the housing accommodation, common areas, or other parts of the property or cause discomfort to the tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent buildings or structures, including, but not limited to activities described in subdivision (3) of subsection A(3) above; or (ii) substantially alter the terms any of any existing lease other than to provide reasonable clarification of the terms and conditions of the tenancy; (d) the proposed written lease shall not be offered for the purposes of circumventing this article; (e) the tenant shall be entitled to dismissal of any eviction petition brought for the tenant’s refusal to enter into a lease according to these terms if: (i) the tenant consents to enter into the proposed written lease presented in the first offer pursuant to subparagraph (a) of this paragraph at any time prior to the earlier of the execution of the warrant of eviction or the good faith execution of an enforceable lease agreement between the landlord and a different party in an arms-length 5 transaction for the premises occupied by the tenant regardless of landlord’s willingness to accept said consent at the time it is communicated; and/or (ii) prior to the commencement of the eviction proceeding the tenant attempted in good faith to negotiate the terms of the proposed written lease without substantially altering the terms of the prior lease agreement and that the landlord refused in bad faith to engage in such negotiation; and/or (iii) the tenant’s failure to enter into the proposed written lease was due to a good faith failure to comprehend the terms of the proposed written lease; (iv) the tenant is a victim of domestic violence as defined by NY Social Service Services Law §459-A and is unable to safely enter into the proposed written lease due to good faith concerns for the tenant’s personal safety; and/or (v) the proposed written lease includes an increase in rent or increase in the tenant’s responsibility for recurring payments associated with the tenancy which that is unconscionable or imposed for the purposes of circumventing the intent of this article per would violate the terms or intent of subdivision (1) of subsection (A)(1), above; (f) that any proceeding for eviction pursuant to this subsection shall have been commenced within 120 days of the proposed written lease first having been offered to the tenant, provided, however, the landlord may commence the process for execution of a lease pursuant to this subdivision by submitting a new or revised lease to the tenant that would recommence the 120 day time period for a potential eviction action pursuant to this subdivision. § 30-331 Severability. If any provision of this act article, or any application of any provision of this article, is held to be invalid, that shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of any other provision of this act article, or of any other application of any provision of this article, which can be given effect without that provision or application; and to that end, the provisions and application of this article are severable. Section 2. This local law shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as Local Law F of 2021as adopted by the Common Council after final passage, public hearing and filing with the Secretary of State. No action was taken on Local Law P of 2021 (MC) because of the aging requirement. Council member Balarin noticed Local Law F of 2021(As Amended 07/08/2021) (LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 2 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF CHAPTER 30 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EVICTION PROCEEDINGS) as follows and asked for passage and a roll call vote thereon. Prior to a roll call vote, Council member Hoey made a motion to amend Local Law F of 2021, which was duly seconded by Doesschate. 6 The following member(s) spoke on the motion to amend Local Law F of 2021 prior to a vote: Hoey, Johnson, O’Brien, Balarin, Doesschate, Flynn and Conti The motion FAILED by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Doesschate, Flynn, Hoey, Igoe, and O’Brien Negative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Johnson, Kimbrough, and Love Affirmative 5 Negative 9 Abstain 0 The following member(s) spoke before passage: Balarin, Anane, Johnson, Conti and O’Brien There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Local Law was ADOPTED: *Local Law F of 2021 (As Amended 07/08/2021) was co-sponsored by Council members Anane, Fahey, Frederick, Johnson, and Kimbrough Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Johnson, Kimbrough, and Love Negative – Flynn and Igoe Present – Doesschate, Hoey, and O’Brien Affirmative 9 Negative 2 Present 3 Abstain 0 Council member Conti noticed Local Law N of 2021 (A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 20 (DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE) AND AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) TO ENACT A NEW PART 39 ENTITLED: “DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE”) as follows, asked for passage a roll call vote thereon. The following member(s) spoke before passage: Conti *Local Law N of 2021 was co-sponsored by Council members Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, and Kimbrough There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Local Law was ADOPTED: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the remaining Local Laws on the pending agenda. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: Planning, Land Use and Economic Development Committee: Chair Fahey discussed the 7 upcoming meeting on July 20, 2021 to continue USDO proposed amendments. Public Services Committee: Chair Kimbrough discussed the July 13, 2021 meeting of the committee regarding Local Law L and M of 2021 Ordinance 15.52.21 which remained held. Parks, Recreation and Family Services: Chair Flynn discussed that the committee would be meeting on July 27, 2021 to discuss Resolution 49.52.21R(MC) Lights in the Park. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the remaining Ordinances on the pending agenda. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS Council Member Love, noticed the introduction of Resolution 59.72.21R as follows, which was introduced and adopted by a voice vote: RESOLUTION NUMBER 59.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING SHERIDAN HOLLOW PREDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Partnership is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for Sheridan Hollow Predevelopment Activities in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Partnership is applying to the New York State Department of State for funding under the Brownfield Opportunity Area Program; and WHEREAS, the Affordable Housing Partnership is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant applications require 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 Affordable Housing Partnership to the New York State Department of State Brownfield Opportunity Area Program for funding to aid Sheridan Hollow Predevelopment Activities. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a voice vote thereon and the Resolution 8 was ADOPTED: * Resolution 59.72.21R was co-sponsored by Council Members Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, and Kimbrough Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Johnson noticed the introduction of Resolution 60.72.21R as follows, which was introduced and adopted by a voice vote: RESOLUTION NUMBER 60.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC. IN ITS APPLICATION TO NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE SOUTH END GROCERY PROJECT WHEREAS, BlueLight Development Group, Inc. is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for The South End Grocery Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, BlueLight Development Group, Inc. is applying to New York State Homes and Community Renewal for funding under the New York Main Street Program, Downtown Anchor Project activity; and WHEREAS, BlueLight Development Group, Inc. is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant applications require 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 BlueLight Development Group, Inc. to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal New York Main Street Program for funding to aid The South End Grocery Project. The following Council Member(s) spoke prior to passage: Johnson and Frederick There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a voice vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: 9 * Resolution 60.72.21R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, Kimbrough, O’Brien, Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell noticed the introduction of Resolution 61.72.21R as follows, which was introduced and held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 61.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE BREVATOR COMPLETE STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Albany is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the Brevator Complete Street Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for Implementation funding under the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law Article 54 Title 15; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 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 grant application further requires that the municipality commit to a local match of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total eligible project costs; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany certifies that it has identified $2,000,000 of matching funds from the general fund and in-kind match 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 the application of the City of Albany to the New York State 10 Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Grant Program for Implementation funding to aid the Brevator Complete Street Project. The following Council Member(s) spoke prior to passage: Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, O’Brien, and Anane There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a voice vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: * Resolution 61.72.21R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Fahey, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, and O’Brien, Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Love noticed the introduction of Resolution 62.72.21R as follows, which was introduced and held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 62.72.21R A RESOLUTION 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 these funding sources through the 2021 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant applications require 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 11 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. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a voice vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: * Resolution 62.72.21R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Kimbrough, O’Brien, Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Fahey noticed the introduction of Resolution 63.72.21R as follows, which was introduced and held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 63.72.21R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD IN ITS APPLICATIONS TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN FUNDING THE LINCOLN PARK REFLECTION AND DISCOVERY GARDEN PROJECT WHEREAS, the Albany Water Board is requesting financial aid from the State of New York to assist in funding for the Lincoln Park Reflection and Discovery Garden Project in the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the Albany Water Board is applying to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation for Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Category funding under the Water Quality Improvement Project Program and the Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage, respectively; and WHEREAS, the Albany Water Board is applying for these funding sources through the 2021 New York State Consolidated Funding Application Round; and WHEREAS, the grant applications require 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 applications support and advance the goals of the adopted Albany 2030 comprehensive plan, the citywide economic development strategy and applicable neighborhood revitalization plans; and WHEREAS, the proposed applications support and advance the established goals of the 12 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 applications of the Albany Water Board to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project Program: Non- Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Category and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation’s Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for funding to aid the Lincoln Park Reflection and Discovery Garden Project. The following Council Member(s) spoke prior to passage: Fahey There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a voice vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: * Resolution 63.72.21R was co-sponsored by Council Members Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, O’Brien, Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to add by majority consent Resolutions 64.72.21R and 65.72.21R . It was duly seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote, the local law was added to the agenda for consideration. Council Member Fahey noticed the introduction of Resolution 64.72.21R as follows, which was introduced and held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 64.72.21R (MC) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CALLING FOR THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT WITH BUSINESSES THAT RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS WHEREAS, Albany and New York State have taken great strides to recognize, protect, and expand human rights, including the rights of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, while much work has been done in recognition of human rights for all New Yorkers, there is still important work to do; and WHEREAS, First Amendment Rights are important, however, public dollars and the use of public property should support businesses that share the same dedication to human rights exhibited by New York State; and 13 WHEREAS, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that one of the approved vendors for updated rest stops along the NYS Thruway was Chick-fil-A, a company with a long history of donating millions of dollars to anti-LGBTQ+ causes and organizations; and WHEREAS, allowing Chick-fil-A to operate in New York State Thruway Authority rest stops supports the company and the causes and organizations that they give donations to, including anti-LGBTQ+ organizations; and WHEREAS, this relationship could endanger the strides for equality and human rights for LGBTQ+ people that New York State has made and needs to continue to make; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany joins with other state elected officials to call on the New York State Thruway Authority to re-examine their approved vendors list with a consideration of human rights for all New Yorkers; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon passage, duly inscribed copies of this resolution be transmitted to the New York State Thruway Authority. The following Council Member(s) spoke prior to passage: Farrell, Igoe, Flynn, Conti, Fahey, Johnson, Anane, and Balarin There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a voice vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: * Resolution 64.72.21R (MC) was co-sponsored by Council Members Balarin, Frederick, Hoey, and Kimbrough Affirmative – Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien Present – Anane Affirmative 11 Negative 0 Present 1 Abstain 0 Council Member Fahey noticed the introduction of Resolution 65.72.21R (MC) as follows, which was introduced and held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 65.71.21R (MC) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ENACTMENT OF FOR THE PEOPLE ACT, S1 IN THE SENATE WHEREAS, the right to vote is one of the foundational rights of all American citizens; and WHEREAS, Congressman John Lewis spent his life fighting against hate, bigotry, and equal opportunity at the voting booth inside and outside of Congress to advance voting rights for everyone; and 14 WHEREAS, voting rights are under attack nationally by state legislators introducing and passing laws to create barriers to our participation in elections; and WHEREAS, popular sovereignty through voting is a foundational bedrock of our democracy; and WHEREAS, the right to vote is under attack nationally by state legislators introducing and passing laws to create barriers to our participation in elections; and WHEREAS, The For the People Act is a transformative, comprehensive bill addressing voting rights and election administration, money-in-politics, redistricting, government transparency and ethics; and WHEREAS, The For the People Act will provide a needed overhaul of money-in-politics, voting and ethics laws to make our democracy more inclusive; and WHEREAS, The For the People Act is based on countless democracy reforms passed and successfully implemented in states across the country; and WHEREAS, The For the People Act's solutions are broadly supported by the American people across the political spectrum with polling indicating 67% of Americans--including 56% of Republican voters and 68% of Independent voters--support The For the People Act; and WHEREAS, The For the People Act is the most comprehensive pro-democracy bill introduced in Congress since the Watergate era, containing the bold action that the American people want and deserve; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on New York's United State Senators, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, to do everything possible to support and pass S1, The For the People Act before the 2021 Senate summer recess. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon passage, duly inscribed copies of said resolution be sent to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. The following Council Member(s) spoke prior to passage: Fahey and Anane There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a voice vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: * Resolution 64.72.21R (MC) was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, and Kimbrough Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Flynn, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 15 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending Resolutions on the agenda for further consideration COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS Majority Leader Ginnie Farrell offered the following, which was approved by unanimous voice vote: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE AND HEREBY ARE APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND WAIVE THE READING OF THE NAMES: Agency (when Last Name First Name applicable) Address City, State Zip LaJoy Matthew ACDA 200 Henry Johnson Blvd Albany, NY 12210 Johnson Clarence Samuel 74 Fourth Ave. Albany, NY 12202 MISCELLANEOUS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council member Frederick spoke about being added on as a co-sponsor to Local Law F of 2021 and local recruitment and hiring opportunities. Council member Love spoke on a street renaming for a resident. Council member Anane spoke about an upcoming event being held at Buckingham Pond. Council President Ellis spoke Council Members being mindful to each other even though everyone does not always agree with each other. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded and adopted by unanimous voice vote. President Ellis declared the meeting adjourned at approximate 10:10 pm. Cashawna Burt Deputy City Clerk 16