1. Active Calendar 1.I. August 7, 2023 | Amended Active Calendar Documents: AMENDED ACTIVE CALENDAR AUGUST 7 2023.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. August 7, 2023 | Amended Supporting Legislation Documents: AMENDED AUGUST 7, 2023.PDF 2.II. August 7, 2023 | Amended Active Legislation Documents: AMENDED 230807 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. August 7, 2023 | Amended Agenda Documents: AMENDED 23 AGENDA 0807.PDF Page 1 of 3 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday August 7, 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 Local Law Held (a) Local Law G 11 Balarin o/b/o A LOCAL LAW AMENDING of 2023 Planning 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 Local Law Held (a) Local Law I of 13 Frederick o/b/o A LOCAL LAW AMENDING 2023 Finance 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 Ordinance Held (b) 17.42.23 10 Romero AN ORDINANCE (Pending Amendment AMENDING CHAPTER 313 8/7/2023) (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 Ordinance Held (a) 20.61.23 12 Clarke AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED Page 2 of 3 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 Ordinance Held (b) 24.61.23 13 Zamer AN ORDINANCE (As Amended 7/17/2023) 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 (a) 27.62.23 16 Frederick o/b/o AN ORDINANCE Finance 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 Resolutions Introduced (a) 84.81.23R N/A Johnson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A HOTSPOT ELIMINATION, ASSESSMENT, AND TRACKING PROGRAM Page 3 of 3 Resolutions Held (a) 49.52.23R 4 Balarin 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 Resolutions Held (a) 54.61.23R 5 Frederick o/b/o A RESOLUTION OF THE Finance 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 (a) Pending Discussions at Caucus on Wednesday, August 2 , 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (b) Pending discussions at General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting, July 31, 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (8/2/2023) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUGUST 7, 2023 ORDINANCES 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT RESOLUTIONS 84.81.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A HOTSPOT ELIMINATION, ASSESSMENT, AND TRACKING PROGRAM Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Paragraph (c) (Minimum required and maximum parking allowed) of subsection (2) (Off-street parking requirement) of section 375-405 (Parking and loading) of chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) Minimum required and maximum parking allowed (i) In all zoning districts, off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 375.405.1, Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking, as adjusted by other provisions of this USDO, and such off-street parking shall remain available in such quantities as described in Table 375.405.1 for the duration of the use. Section 2. Subparagraph (iv) (Off-site parking) of paragraph (f) (Parking alternatives and adjustments) of subsection (2) (Off-street parking requirement) of section 375-405 (Parking and loading) of chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (iv) Off-site parking. A. Where allowed as a permitted or conditional use in Table 375.302.1 (Permitted Use Table), and as an alternative to providing on-site parking, parking spaces that are not required to be provided on-site by the Americans with Disabilities Act or state law may be provided at a location with the closest lot line being no more than 300 feet from a lot line of the property with the development or redevelopment it serves B. The off-site parking spaces shall be located with a legally compliant parking lot or garage that complies with all applicable use regulations set forth within this USDO, and such spaces shall not also be credited to another use at the proposed or another location. C. The applicant for approval of off-site parking shall provide evidence, at the Chief Planning Official’s request, that the proposed off-site parking location will remain available for the proposed parking use for a period of at least Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. two years. Nothing in this section shall be construed as abrogating the requirement for minimum parking requirements to be satisfied for the life of the project. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 26TH DAY OF JULY, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 26, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee ORDINANCE 32.81.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Members Johnson, Adams, Anane, Flynn, Farrell, Hoey, Kimbrough, Love, and Robinson introduced the following at the request of Council President Ellis: RESOLUTION 84.81.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A HOTSPOT ELIMINATION, ASSESSMENT, AND TRACKING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Albany has experienced a recent increase level of violence and other criminal activity in various areas of the city; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has reported that violent crime is up 6% in the city from 2021; and WHEREAS, certain activities, such as loitering, and prevalence of vacant buildings are helping to drive the increase in criminal activity; and WHEREAS, this is having a deleterious effect on the City, with small business owners moving their business out of the City; and WHEREAS, this is having a negative impact on our neighborhoods and our community’s quality of life; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany directs the City to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to address the serious issue of violence and other criminal activity in the city by directing to implement the Hotspot Elimination, Assessment, and Tracking program where the city shall do the following: 1. Determine hot spots of the highest incidents of crime in the city on a weekly basis and such data shall be reported to the Common Council and publicly posted. 2. Increase law enforcement patrols in top hot spot areas including calling in other law enforcement agencies, if necessary; 3. Work with other external law enforcement, community-based organizations, and health and service agencies to increase community presence in hot spots; 4. Develop an emergency implementation plan to create new community quality of life patrol program; 5. Given blight is a central driver of crime, deploy city code enforcement teams to issue citations to violators where there are greater incidents of crime and publicly report properties/owners with the most violations; 6. Work with community-based organizations, develop a community gunviolence intervention plan in “hot spot” areas; and, 7. Create a community center in every neighborhood. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City will begin to develop and implement this plan immediately and provide regular updates to the common council To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 28 , 2023 Sponsor(s): Council Members Johnson, Adams, Anane, Flynn, Farrell, Hoey, Kimbrough, Love, and Robinson introduced the following at the request of Council President Ellis RESOLUTION 84.81.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A HOTSPOT ELIMINATION, ASSESSMENT, AND TRACKING PROGRAM GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To direct the City to create a Hotspot Elimination, Assessment, and Tracking Program to reduce violence in Albany. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION AUGUST 7, 2023 LOCAL LAWS 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 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 17.42.23 (8/7/23) 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 17.42.23 (4/17/23) 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 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 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 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 1 RESOLUTIONS 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 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 2 Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: 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 Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Subsection A of section 42-85 (Membership; organization; meeting; vacancies; powers and duties) of Article XII (General Provisions) of Part 4 (Historic Resources Commission) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: § 42-85 Membership; organization; meeting; vacancies; powers and duties A. Membership; organization; meetings; vacancies. (1) The Historic Resources Commission shall consist of nine seven members, who shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Albany with the advice and consent of the Common Council. All Commission members shall have a demonstrated interest, competence or knowledge of historic preservation and archaeology, at least two one of whom shall be a professional archaeologists. To the extent that such professionals are available in the community, Commission members shall be drawn from among the disciplines of history, architectural history, architecture, historic architecture, planning, archaeology, historic preservation or closely related fields. (2) Three of the initial members shall be appointed for one year, two for two years and two for three years. Subsequently, members shall be appointed for terms of three years as terms expire. Members of the Commission may be reappointed for succeeding terms. (3) The Mayor shall designate one member as Chairman Chairperson of the Commission and one member as Vice Chairperson Chairman. The Vice Chairman Chairperson shall act in the absence of the Chairman Chairperson. (4) The presence of five four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of five four members shall be required to carry out an action of the Commission. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (5) A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission for any cause shall be filled by a person appointed by the Mayor for the unexpired term. (6) The Commission shall meet as often as is necessary to discharge its duties in a timely fashion, but at least eight times per year. Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect upon passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Assistant Corporation Counsel Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 1, 2023 Sponsor(s): Balarin o/b/o Planning LOCAL LAW G OF 2023 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This local law will reduce the number of members serving on the Historic Resources Commission from nine to seven members. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISITING LAW: This legislation reduces the size of the Historic Resources Commission from nine to seven members. It is sometimes a challenge to find enough qualified individuals to serve on the Commission. Thus, the size of the reduced Commission, with the passage of this legislation, conforms to the current membership serving on the Commission. Further, this legislation reduces the number of professional archeologists required to serve as members from two to one, as the large majority of cases that come before the Commission do not require archaeology as a component of the review and it can be challenging to find enough qualified individuals willing to serve on the Commission. The legislation also changes gendered references related to the position of Chair to the Historic Resources Commission. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 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. Matter to be deleted in strikethrough. New material is underlined. Council Members Romero, Flynn, Keegan, and Zamer introduced the following: ORDINANCE 17.42.23 (Pending Amendment 8/7/23) 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. 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 as follows: A. All property owners or persons owning, occupying or otherwise having control of property within the City of Albany shall at all times maintain that property and the adjoining public ways free of litter and debris, excessive accumulation of animal waste, water and other hazards. Appropriate ground cover shall be properly established and maintained. Heavy undergrowth, weeds and/or overgrowth of plant material which are noxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare shall be eliminated. B. Upon complaint, on his or her own motion and after inspection of the property, the Commissioner of the Department of General Services or his or her designee shall notify the property owner or person occupying or having control of the property, as hereinafter provided, of any conditions on the property or sidewalk violating the provisions of Articles IV and/or V of this chapter and require compliance within five calendar days from the date such notice was mailed or within three calendar days of personal service of such notice if said notice is personally served upon the property owner, authorized agent or person or entity in control of the property. However, the Commissioner or their designee may require immediate compliance when he or she determines that a condition violating the provisions of Articles IV and/or V of this chapter exists and such condition poses a threat to the health and safety of the building's occupants or the general public, and the owner or person occupying or having control of the property is persistently noncompliant with Subsection A of this section. (1) Upon receiving a complaint, including but not limited to "See Click Fix," the Commissioner or their designee shall inspect the property or properties within three business days. C. Notice. (1) All notices issued hereunder to restrain or correct any violation or to enforce compliance with any provision or requirement of Articles IV and/or V may be served by: (a) Delivering to and leaving a copy of the same with any person or persons owning, occupying, otherwise in control or who may be liable under any of the several provisions of such Articles IV and/or V; Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. (b) By registered or certified mail to the most current address on file in the Rental Dwelling Registry under § 231-143 of this Code, if any; or (c) If none is on file, to the most current address on file in the City Department of Assessment and Taxation; or (d) If such person or persons cannot be served by any of the aforesaid methods, after diligent search shall have been made for such person or persons, then such notice may be served by posting the same in a conspicuous place upon the premises where such violation is alleged to exist, or to which such notice may refer, which shall be equivalent to personal service of said notice upon all parties for whom such search shall have been made; or (e) By any other method of service authorized pursuant to Article 3 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules. (2) Notice by mail to owners residing out of state. If the person or persons or any of them to whom said notice is directed do not reside in the State of New York and have no known place of business therein, the notice may be served by delivering to, and leaving with, such person or persons, or either of them, a copy of said notice, or if said person or persons cannot be found within said state after diligent search, then by posting a copy of the same in the manner as aforesaid and depositing a copy thereof in a post office in the City of Albany, enclosed in a sealed wrapper addressed to said person or persons at their last known place of residence, with the postage paid thereon; and said posting and mailing a copy of said notice shall be equivalent to personal service of said notice. (3) Notice for repeat violations. If an owner has been found liable under this chapter, the Department is not required to give the violator a reasonable time to correct repeat violations of this chapter which occur at the same property. Notice of a hearing on such alleged repeat charges shall state that a hearing shall be held on the repeat charge(s), unless waived, and the Department may levy a fine upon a finding of liability, even if the alleged repeat violation(s) have been corrected prior to the date of the hearing. D. Hearing. The notice required herein shall indicate that a request for a hearing may be made by the owner of the property alleged to be in violation; which must be made and received by the Commissioner before the expiration of the five-day period set forth in Subsection B, or, in the event that the Commissioner or their designee has determined that an alleged violation has warranted immediate compliance under Subsection B of this section, a request for a hearing must be made as soon as is practicable. Such request must either be delivered personally to the Department of General Services or mailed by certified mail to the Commissioner. Upon such request duly made and received, a hearing will be held before the Commissioner or a designated officer at a time, date and place set Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. by written notice sent to the owner by regular mail. The hearing shall be held within seven calendar days following receipt of the request and at least two days' notice of the hearing shall be given to the owner. The owner or owner's agent shall be given an opportunity to present evidence and be heard during the hearing. Within five days of the conclusion of the hearing, the notice shall be affirmed, amended, modified or rescinded. E. Costs of abatement. (1) If the owner or person upon whom notice was made fails, neglects or otherwise refuses to timely comply with such notice or fails to attend a hearing scheduled pursuant to Subsection D, the Commissioner shall cause the premises to be put in such condition to correct the violation(s) cited and comply with the provisions of this chapter; the costs of which, together with a 25% surcharge for inspection and other administrative costs in connection therewith, shall be certified and filed with the City Treasurer who shall render a bill to the owner and/or the person who or entity which pays the taxes on said lot or parcel of land for payment. (2) The aforesaid charges, if unpaid for 20 days, shall become a lien upon said property and shall be added to, become and form a part of the taxes to be next assessed and levied upon such parcel, shall bear interest at the same rate as taxes and shall be collected and enforced in the same manner as taxes. (3) The assessment of the cost for the work done by the City upon the property involved shall be in addition to the penalties imposed herein for any violation or noncompliance with any provision of this chapter, and the City may initiate legal proceedings against such person to recover all such costs. (4) No costs assessed herein shall be added to the tax bill nor shall any legal action be instituted by the City to recover such costs until the owner or other persons to be charged have been afforded an opportunity to be heard at a hearing convened by the Commissioner or his/her designee in accordance with rules promulgated by the Commissioner. F. Rules and regulations. The Commissioner is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this article and necessary to effectuate the same. G. Appeal. Any person or persons aggrieved by a decision of the Commissioner or his designee may file an administrative appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals in the manner prescribed in Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany, and thereafter in accordance with the provisions of Article 78 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules. H. Any person who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $1,000 which shall not exceed $1,000 in amount or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Section 2. 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. Any person who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $1,000 which shall not exceed $1,000 in amount or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both. 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. Any person who engages in unlawful conduct as defined in this article shall be punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense. The fine for each subsequent offense shall increase by $250 but may not exceed $1,000 which shall not exceed $1,000 in amount or by imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both. 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 (Pending Amendment 8/7/23) 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 Member Romero introduced the following: ORDINANCE 17.42.23 (As Introduced 4/17/23) 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 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. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. 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 2020.2 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. 2 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 Member Clarke introduced the following: 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 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The City of Albany is hereby authorized to grant an easement to the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation over a portion of City-owned property at 2 Pitch Pine Road (tax map parcel number 41.13-4-1) in the City of Albany for the purposes of the installation and maintenance of a pad-mounted recloser unit and the facilities necessarily appurtenant thereto, as described more fully in the proposed 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 24TH DAY OF MAY, 2023 __________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 24, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Clarke ORDINANCE 20.61.23 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Niagara Mohawk, d/b/a National Grid, seeks an easement over a portion of the City-owned property at 2 Pitch Pine Road, which fronts on Washington Avenue Extension, in order to construct a pad-mounted recloser unit, which is an automatic, high-voltage electric switch which functions like a circuit breaker to shut off electrical power when issues occur, together the appurtenances and accoutrement required for the proper functioning of that unit, including underground cables and a manhole cover to access those cables. The easement National Grid seeks would also give them permission to enter upon the City-owned property to repair and maintain these facilities. The proposed easement, together with the drawings of the proposed facility National Grid provided to the City, are included herewith. The easement request has been reviewed and approved by the relevant City departments and the language of the easement itself will be reviewed and finally 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. Council Members Zamer, Flynn, Keegan, and Romero introduced the following: ORDINANCE 24.61.23 (As Amended 07/17/2023) 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 reasonably manageable for one (1) laborer to move from the curbside to a refuse collection vehicle. (2) Loading the debris into the collection vehicles shall take two laborers, bearing a reasonable amount of debris, no more than four (4) trips between the debris pile(s) and a refuse collection vehicle. (3) The debris shall be placed curbside of the premise no more than two (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. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (1) The term “infestation” shall mean any material infested with bedbugs, rodents or other insects considered a threat to public health and safety. (2) All mattresses 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 60 days after enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY, 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 (As Amended 07/17/2023) 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. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: 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 The City of Albany, in Common Council Convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance 46.112.22 (As Amended 12/22/22), passed by the Common Council on January 5, 2023, are hereby amended to read as follows: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose: Object or Purpose: Design and construction of improvements to APD facilities Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: (a)(25) (a)(12)(a)(2) Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $2,000,000 $3,441,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $2,000,000 $3,441,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): U-23 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH31209321 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $2,000,000.00 $3,441,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Section 2. Ordinance 46.112.22 (As Amended 12/22/22), as herein amended, is hereby ratified, continued, and approved. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2023 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Hannah Hoyt, Legal Intern Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 8, 2023 Sponsor: Frederick, o/b/o Finance Committee ORDINANCE 27.62.23 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Through Ordinance 46.112.22 (As Amended 12/22/2022), the Council approved bonding in the amount of $2,000,000 for reconstruction of APD Facilities. However, the previously-authorized $2 million bond amount is not able to cover the full $3,441,000 million cost. Thus, the Council is asked to authorize an increase of $1,441,000 in the amount for which the City can bond for this project. Additionally, the bond was originally authorized as an improvement to police and fire alarm systems and signal systems under Local Finance Law § 11 (a)(25). However, the work to be funded by the bond is more accurately described as a building reconstruction project for 911 operations personnel, and is therefore more appropriately authorized under LFL § 11 (a)(12)(a)(2), with a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The increase in the authorized amount for bonding is accomplished by using a new ordinance to amend the previous ordinance which initially authorized the bond. FISCAL IMPACT The City will add $1,441,000 to the bond which will now have a 15-year life. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Balarin introduced the following: RESOLUTION 49.52.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City of Albany has been negotiating with the State of New York to acquire the 0.29± acre state-owned property at 327 Washington Avenue in the City of Albany (tax map number 65.71-1-55); and WHEREAS, the State of New York has determined that such property is surplus to state needs and may be conveyed; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany wishes to acquire the presently-vacant property to provide public parking and charging stations for electronic vehicles; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany would pay the State of New York $1.00 in consideration for the property; and WHERES, the State of New York, through the Department of Transportation, and the City of Albany desire to enter into a certain “New York State Department of Transportation Office of Right of Way Agreement for Sale of Surplus Property,” (the “Agreement”) a copy of which is included herewith, as part of this transaction; and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation, Office of Right of Way, requires the Common Council to authorize the conveyance described herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into that certain New York State Department of Transportation Office of Right of Way Agreement for Sale of Surplus Property, and further authorizes the City of Albany to accept conveyance from the State of New York of 327 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, otherwise identified as: Surplus Property Case No. 01-III-649 City of Albany: Central Avenue (Yardboro Avenue to Northern Boulevard) Map 13, Parcel 13 City of Albany, Albany County. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin RESOLUTION 49.52.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PURPOSES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of its effort to expand the availability of parking – particularly spaces at which electric vehicles may charge, the Albany Parking Authority wishes to install EV charging stations at the currently vacant state-owned lot at 327 Washington Avenue. It was determined that, in order to do so, the State of New York would have to declare the property to be surplus to state needs and then transfer title of the property. The State determined that the property was surplus, and thus transferrable. However, the Albany Parking Authority is limited by its enabling legislation in the manner in which it may acquire and hold property. Thus, the property is being transferred to the City of Albany, with the specifics of ownership and usage to be worked out by and between the City and the Parking Authority. The City and the State, through the DOT, must enter into the “New York State Department of Transportation Office of Right of Way Agreement for Sale of Surplus Property” as a preliminary to transferring title of the property. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The New York State Department of Transportation’s Office of Right of Way is requiring the Common Council to authorize the City, by resolution, to enter into the transaction. FISCAL IMPACT None for this resolution, specifically. The City will pay the State $1.00 for the parcel. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: 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 WHEREAS, section 604 (D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total, occurring after the adoption of the annual budget, requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the City has reached new collective bargaining agreements with the Albany Permanent Professional Firefighters Association and International Brotherhood of Teamsters subsequent to the adoption of the 2023 City Budget; and WHEREAS, the City and International Brotherhood of Teamsters have agreed to the grading of titles reflected in the following chart: TEAMSTER TITLES & GRADES GRADE GRADE JOB TITLE 12/31/22 & Prior Eff. 01/01/23 Recycling / Solid Waste Driver T.1 T.1 Auto Mechanic Jr. Grade T.3 T.1 Fire Apparatus Mechanic T.2 Heavy Vehicle Mechanic T.2 T.3 Auto Mechanic Sr. Grade T.4 T.4 and WHEREAS, the City of Albany Civil Service Commission certified the new title of ‘Fire Apparatus Mechanic’ on April 27th, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Budget Director has requested that transfers of funds be made in accordance with the following chart: Action G/L Account Budget Line Amount Increase Interest & Earnings A.1000.2401 $100,000.00 Increase Salaries (Fire Dept.) A.3410.7000 $100,000.00 and WHEREAS, the Budget Director has also requested that the amendments reflected in the subsequent chart to the authorized positions of the Fire Department be made; and Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Action Title Budget Line Salary Grade Eliminate (2) Auto Mechanic Jr. Grade A.3410.7000 T.3 Create (2) Fire Apparatus Mechanic A.3410.7000 T.2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of budgeted funds affecting a salary rate or salary total due to a the settlements of collective bargaining agreements with the Albany Permanent Professional Firefighters Association and International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 11, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick o/b/o Finance Committee RESOLUTION 54.61.23R TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of the legislation is to make changes required in order to effectuate the settlements of collective bargaining agreements with the Albany Permanent Professional Firefighters Association and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to section 604 (D)(b) of the City Charter “any transfer of budgeted funds that affects any salary rate or salary total” requires the approval of the Common Council. FISCAL IMPACT The settlement of the two collective bargaining agreements is projected to cause salary expenditures within the Fire Department to exceed adopted appropriation levels by approximately $100,000. Offsetting this expenditure increase is higher than anticipated interest and earnings revenues in the same amount. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, August 7, 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 Page 1 of 10 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson 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 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 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 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 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 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 *Referred to Public Safety* Page 2 of 10 Local Laws Held 7 Zamer 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 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 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 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 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 *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 12 Zamer 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* 13 Frederick 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 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* Page 3 of 10 Ordinances Introduced 1 Balarin 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT Page 4 of 10 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell 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 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 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 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 Robinson 9.31.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 284 LIVINGSTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.65-5-2) TO BRANDI POCZIK *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 6 Clarke 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 *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 7 Clarke 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 *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* Page 5 of 10 Ordinances Held 8 Romero 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* 9 Farrell 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* 10 Romero 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 *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 11 Kimbrough 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 *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 12 Clarke 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 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 13 Zamer 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 *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 14 Keegan 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* Page 6 of 10 Ordinances Held 15 Kimbrough 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 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 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 17 Keegan 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 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* 19 Robinson 31.72.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* Page 7 of 10 Resolutions Introduced 1 Johnson 84.81.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A HOTSPOT ELIMINATION, ASSESSMENT, AND TRACKING PROGRAM Page 8 of 10 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey 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 and Environment* 2 Hoey 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 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 4 Balarin 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 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 5 Finance 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 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 6 Balarin 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* 7 Balarin 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 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* Page 9 of 10 Resolutions Held 9 Balarin 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* 10 Balarin 82.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 11 Balarin 83.72.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JELLISA JOSEPH TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* Page 10 of 10