1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. August 18, 2025 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 25 AGENDA-ACTIVE CALENDAR 0818.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. August 18, 2025 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 250818 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. August 18, 2025 | Active Legislation Documents: 250818 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, August 18, 2025 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. 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ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 1 of 12 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, August 18, 2025 The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF 95.82.25R ALBANY LATINFEST 2025 Resolutions Held Love A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 9.12.24R (MC) INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A *Pending Amendment* PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES Pending Discussion at the Public Safety Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Resolutions Held Farrell A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING 63.62.25R THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE Pending Discussion at the Public Safety Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Resolutions Held Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING 88.72.25R TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025 Resolutions Held Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING 89.72.25R TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CELESTE ROELLER HARP TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025 (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 2 of 12 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson Local Law C of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 6/9/2022* 2 Balarin Local Law G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 12/21/2022* 3 Romero Local Law I of 2022 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee | Discussed: 5/13/2024* 4 Romero Local Law J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 5 Romero Local Law K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 6 Kimbrough Local Law L of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 7 Adams Local Law F of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 8 Anane Local Law L of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 337 TO BE ENTITLED “TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE” *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 3 of 12 9 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024* 10 Flynn Local Law G of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Robinson Local Law I of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 12 Keegan Local Law A of 2025 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 43 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 4 of 12 Ordinances Introduced 1 Balarin Ordinance 16.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NONCONFORMITY DETERMINATION PROCESS 2 Balarin Ordinance 17.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS 3 Balarin Ordinance 18.82.25 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 4 Robinson Ordinance 19.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING A PILOT YOUTH PROGRAM BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 100 TO BE ENTITLED “ALBANY YOUTH SAFETY AND SUPPORT HOURS” (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 5 of 12 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love Ordinance 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane Ordinance 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero Ordinance 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 5 Farrell Ordinance 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 6 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN- OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussed: 5/12/2025* 7 Adams Ordinance 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 8 Adams Ordinance 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 9 Romero Ordinance 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 6 of 12 10 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 14 Flynn Ordinance 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 11/19/2024* 15 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 16 Romero Ordinance 20.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74 (“ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM”) OF CHAPTER 359 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 17 Frederick Ordinance 21.71.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO TRUCK PARKING RESTRICTIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 18 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 1/28/2025* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 7 of 12 19 Anane Ordinance 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE- UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 10/28/2024* 20 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 21 Anane Ordinance 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 6/4/2025* 22 Conti Ordinance 1.22.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ONLY SPACES IN KNOX ALLEY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 23 Balarin Ordinance 2.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD *Referred to PEG Ad Hoc* 24 Conti Ordinance 3.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE CITY'S ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING PROVISIONS *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 7/9/2025* 25 Conti Ordinance 5.52.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OR PARKING OF CERTAIN HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF MADISON AVENUE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 26 Flynn Ordinance 8.62.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 27 Frederick Ordinance 13.81.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 46.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – FUEL STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM) BY INCREASING SUCH AUTHORIZATION TO $800,000 *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 8 of 12 28 Flynn Ordinance 14.81.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (PLUMBING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 9 of 12 Resolutions Introduced 1 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 95.82.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF ALBANY LATINFEST 2025 (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 10 of 12 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 2 Clarke Resolution 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 2/15/2023* 3 Adams Resolution 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 4 Love *Pending Amendment* Resolution 9.12.24R (MC) *Under Consideration* A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES *Referred to Public Safety | Discussion: 8/12/2025* 5 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2024* 6 Robinson Resolution 86.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 7 Clarke Resolution 43.52.25R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH THROUGH 9TH AS 2025 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK 8 Balarin Resolution 59.61.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHIREY ARCHIE, JR. AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WATERVLIET AVE IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 9 Farrell *Under Consideration* Resolution 63.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE *Referred to Public Safety | Discussion: 8/12/2025* 10 Love Resolution 69.71.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A MURAL ON THE WEST HILL COMMUNITY CENTER COMMEMORATING SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY FIGURES *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 11 of 12 11 Johnson Resolution 72.71.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DESTINY A. GREENE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WILBUR STREET IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 12 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 88.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 8/11/2025* 13 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 89.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CELESTE ROELLER HARP TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 8/11/2025* 14 Love Resolution 93.81.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF VELLA “MADEAR” NELSON AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* (Revised 8/8/2025) Page 12 of 12 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUGUST 18, 2025 ORDINANCES 16.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NONCONFORMITY DETERMINATION PROCESS 17.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS 18.82.25 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 19.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING A PILOT YOUTH PROGRAM BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 100 TO BE ENTITLED “ALBANY YOUTH SAFETY AND SUPPORT HOURS” RESOLUTIONS 95.82.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF ALBANY LATINFEST 2025 Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 16.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NONCONFORMITY DETERMINATION PROCESS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection (8) (Determinations of status of nonconformities) of Section 375- 506 (Preexisting development and nonconformities) of Article V (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (8) Determinations of status of nonconformities. (a) Any person having a legal or equitable interest in a preexisting development or nonconforming property may apply for a determination from the Chief Planning Official on such forms as the Chief Planning Official shall prescribe. (b) Responsibility of the applicant/property owner. The burden of proving a structure or use is a legal nonconforming use resides with the property owner or other person with an equitable interest. (i) It shall be the applicant and/or property owner's responsibility to provide any and all documentation or evidence required to support a preexisting development or nonconformity claim under the provisions of this § 375-506. Although City employees may assist applicants, no City employee or official shall be responsible for gathering evidence or documentation to support a claim of legal nonconformity. (ii) Such evidence shall be sufficient to prove: A. That the use was lawfully established in accordance with the applicable law and regulations in effect at the time of its establishment; B. That the use has been continuously maintained since it was established; and C. That the use has not been abandoned for a period in excess of one year. (iii) Evidence may include but is not limited to photographs of the property or use (dated or with an affidavit as to the date of the photograph), utility bills, property tax statements or receipts, copies of leases or subleases, evidence of goods and services rendered from the property (dated or with an affidavit as to the date of the evidence), or notarized affidavits Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. from the owner(s) of one or more properties within 300 feet of the subject property. (iv) Where an applicant seeks a certificate to establish the legal or nonconforming status of a structure or other nonconformity only, the Chief Planning Official shall issue a determination upon review of a certified survey, building permits, or other documentation deemed necessary or sufficient by the Chief Planning Official. (c) Notice to interested parties. (i) The Chief Planning Officer shall provide interested property owners, members of the public, and the Common Council with notice of an application for a determination of legal nonconformity similar to the content of notices for applications for variances, and shall include information on how members of the public may submit comments or documentation to be considered by the Chief Planning Official. (ii) A notice of the application shall be posted at the property on each side the subject property faces a public street with the same information and in the same manner as is required for notice of a variance request and shall include information on how members of the public may submit comments or documentation to be considered by the Chief Planning Official. (d) The Chief Planning Official may not make a determination relating to a nonconforming use until 14 days after the date the public notices were mailed or the date the notice was posted at the subject property, whichever is later. (i) The Chief Planning Official shall review all proof submitted by the applicant and all other comments and documents submitted. The applicant shall only be entitled to a determination finding a legal nonconforming use or structure if the evidence submitted clearly establishes that the property meets each and every criteria of a legal nonconformity set forth in Subsection (1) above. (e) The determination of the Chief Planning Official shall be mailed to the applicant, the City Clerk, designated Common Council staff, any person who commented in writing regarding the application, and posted on the Planning Department website within five days of its issuance. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF JULY, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 25, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, o/b/o Planning Committee ORDINANCE 16.81.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NONCONFORMITY DETERMINATION PROCESS. GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance amends the procedure under the USDO for determining the legality of a non- conformity by removing the existing requirement to provide legal notice to interested parties. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW A nonconformity refers to a use, lot, structure, standard, or circumstance that was legally established prior to the effective date of a regulation under Chapter 375 but does not conform to current zoning standards. Determining whether a nonconformity was legally established falls under the authority of the Chief Planning Official; however, the burden of proof lies with the property owner or an applicant with an equitable interest in the property. The process for making such a determination is outlined in § 375-506(8). It begins with the submission of an application accompanied by supporting documentation (e.g., photographs, utility bills, tax statements, leases, notarized affidavits) demonstrating that the nonconforming use, structure, or other improvement predates the relevant zoning regulation. These applications are most commonly submitted during property sales or refinancing, typically to confirm that an existing use qualifies as a legal nonconformity. In many cases, this filing is preceded by a request for a zoning compliance certificate, which may indicate that the current use does not conform to zoning district allowances and trigger further review. Although the nonconformity determination process has existed in some form since zoning was first adopted in the City, it was more clearly formalized with the adoption of the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO) in 2017, and a public notice requirement was added in 2021. While this notice requirement was well-intentioned, it has introduced delays and uncertainty that hinder investment in nonconforming properties, particularly residential uses, without significantly advancing the public interest. Under the current process, applicants must: • Send certified mail notices to all property owners within 250 feet of the subject site (typically between 50 and 100 recipients); • Post a notice on the property with instructions for how the public may submit comments; and • Submit an affidavit of compliance, after which the Chief Planning Official must wait at least 14 days before issuing a decision to allow time for public input. Since these requirements were implemented, a total of 1,160 mailed notices for 23 nonconformity determination applications were sent by applicants. In response, only 6 public comments were received, a response rate of just 0.5%. Notably, the comments received have typically expressed opinions on whether the use should exist or continue, rather than whether it lawfully predates zoning changes. Because determinations are based on objective, factual evidence, often already available in public records or provided by applicants, public input rarely introduces new or relevant information. At the same time, the current process imposes significant financial and administrative burdens on both applicants and City staff, delays that can obstruct real estate transactions, increase housing insecurity, and discourage reinvestment in older properties. This legislation seeks to streamline the nonconformity determination process by eliminating the public notice requirement. In doing so, it aims to reduce burdens on applicants, preserve staff resources, and promote reinvestment, without compromising the integrity of the review process. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 17.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Paragraph (h) (Exceptions) of Subsection (4) (Legally nonconforming uses) of Section 375-506 (Preexisting development and nonconformities) of Article V (Administration and Enforcement) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (4) Legally nonconforming uses. (e) Damage or destruction. (i) In the event that any structure containing a legally nonconforming use is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 50% of the cost of replacement of the structure, as determined by the City Tax Assessor, any reuse of the structure shall conform to all regulations of the zoning district in which it is located per this USDO. (ii) Where any such structure is damaged or destroyed to the extent of 50% or less of the cost of replacement of the structure new, repair or restoration of such structure may be made; to enable continued operation of the nonconforming use, provided that no repairs or restorations shall be made which would create or increase any parking, yard or space and bulk nonconformity, nor shall any repairs or restoration (except in conformity with the applicable zoning district regulations) be made unless a building permit is obtained and restoration is actually begun within one year after the date of such partial damage or destruction and is diligently pursued to completion. (f) Repair and maintenance. Normal maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to replacement, and installation or relocation of walls, partitions, fixtures, wiring or plumbing, may be performed on mechanical systems or existing portions of any structure devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use. (g) Enlargement of structure. No structure devoted in whole or in part to a nonconforming use shall be altered, enlarged or added to in any manner which would enlarge the nonconforming portion or create a new nonconformity. (h) Multi-unit dwelling exception. Any conforming multi-unit dwelling use in the R-2 or R-T Zoning District in existence on June 1, 2017, will be considered a conforming use of property notwithstanding any provisions of this USDO limiting the availability of multi-unit uses or the number of units permitted in the R-2 or R-T District in the Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. future. Exceptions. (i) Multi-unit dwelling exception. Any conforming multi-unit dwelling use in the R- 2 or R-T Zoning District in existence on June 1, 2017, will be considered a conforming use of property notwithstanding any provisions of this USDO limiting the availability of multi-unit uses or the number of units permitted in the R-2 or R-T District in the future. (ii) Vehicle fueling station exception. Any legally established vehicle fueling station use in operation as of June 1, 2025, and located within the MU-CH zoning district shall be considered a conforming use of property, notwithstanding any provisions of this USDO that limit the availability of vehicle fueling station uses in the future. Such uses may be redeveloped or expanded on the existing lot or onto an adjacent lot provided that the redevelopment or expansion brings the site into compliance with all applicable dimensional and development standards of this USDO. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 8, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee ORDINANCE 17.82.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVLEOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To allow limited and reasonable expansion or modification of existing fueling stations in the City, which are currently constrained by strict nonconforming use provisions NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW As part of the comprehensive review of Chapter 375 undertaken in 2021, “vehicle fueling station” (commonly referred to as a gas station) was removed as a permitted or conditional use in zoning districts where it had previously been allowed. This change, aimed at reducing future brownfield impacts and aligning with the shift toward renewable fuels, was based on the finding that all neighborhoods had reasonable access to existing stations. As a result, existing vehicle fueling stations became nonconforming uses. Chapter 375 defines a nonconforming use as “a use of a lot or a structure that was legally established prior to the effective date of [Chapter 375], but that does not conform to the current zoning regulations of the district in which it is located.” Under §375-506, nonconforming uses may continue and be transferred but may not expand, except for reasonable repair, maintenance, or reestablishment after discontinuance. Subsection (g) specifically prohibits any enlargement or alteration that would expand the nonconforming use or create new nonconformities. Rather than reintroducing vehicle fueling stations as a permitted use in the MU-CH or other affected zoning districts, an approach inconsistent with the original legislative intent, this ordinance proposes a targeted amendment to the nonconforming use provisions. While previous legislation sought to retain existing fueling stations, it did not explicitly address whether alterations or expansions should be permitted. In certain cases, such changes may be necessary to ensure continued operation. Moreover, many older vehicle fueling stations were designed under outdated standards and are now incompatible with modern design requirements and the safe, orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Allowing redesign and limited expansion under appropriate conditions could yield benefits that current regulations inadvertently prohibit. This amendment is limited to the MU-CH district, where four such stations currently exist, due to the district’s commercial character and the low likelihood of adverse impacts on nearby residential uses. The MU-CH district is intended to accommodate automobile-oriented commercial development along arterial corridors. Expansions will be permissible only where they result in full compliance with the dimensional and design standards of the USDO, ensuring consistency with pedestrian safety, traffic flow, and aesthetic goals. FISCAL IMPACTS No immediate impacts. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development introduced the following: ORDINANCE 18.82.25 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 303 (Sidewalks and Outdoors Cafes) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby repealed. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jason R. Thomas, Esq., Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 8, 2025 SPONSOR Council Member Balarin, o/b/o Planning Committee ORDINANCE 18.82.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance repeals the Chapter of the Code dedicated to sidewalk and outdoor cafes, as it has been superseded and replaced by equivalent provisions within the USDO. The passage of Ordinance 5.22.22 in 2022, incorporated the elements of Chapter 303 into Chapter 375 (USDO) to streamline regulations and consolidate review procedures. Specifically, sidewalk and outdoor cafes are now governed by § 375-303(6)(m) (Use-Specific Standards) and § 375-505(18) (Revocable Right-of-Way Privilege), rendering Chapter 303 redundant. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW Provides clarity for business owners and for enforcement purposes as it relates to how sidewalk cafes are permitted and dealt with. FISCAL IMPACT(S) This ordinance will not have any financial impacts. Council Members Robinson, Flynn, Hoey, and Johnson, with the support of Chief City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 19.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING A PILOT YOUTH PROGRAM BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 100 TO BE ENTITLED “ALBANY YOUTH SAFETY AND SUPPORT HOURS” The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Code of the City of Albany is amended by adding a new Chapter 100 to be entitled: “Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours” and to read as follows: Chapter 100 Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours §100-1. Purpose and Intent A. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish the “Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours” initiative—a citywide, community-driven program designed to promote the health, safety, and well-being of minors under the age of eighteen (18) during late-night hours. This initiative seeks to reduce youth exposure to harm by offering safe, supportive, and affirming spaces in lieu of remaining unsupervised in public settings. The program shall be centered on voluntary engagement and grounded in best practices in youth development, trauma-informed care, and community empowerment. B. This initiative shall not be construed as a curfew or a mechanism for criminalization. Participation shall be entirely voluntary and non-punitive. The program prioritizes youth- centered engagement, peer mentorship, recreational programming, and access to essential services. It shall be implemented in collaboration with community-based organizations, youth-serving entities, and public safety stakeholders, with a focus on equity, respect for youth autonomy, and the strengthening of community trust. C. The initiative shall further the City’s commitment to holistic public safety by investing in preventative strategies that address the underlying social, economic, and emotional factors affecting youth. It shall also serve as a platform for meaningful youth engagement, leadership development, and collaborative policymaking that reflects the voices and lived experiences of Albany’s young people. §100-2. Definitions MINOR Any individual under the age of eighteen (18). PARENT OR GUARDIAN Any person recognized under law as legally responsible for the care of a Minor. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. PUBLIC PLACE Any external or internal street, roadway, sidewalk, park, plaza, commercial property, or other area open to the public. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PARTNER Any City-recognized organization or individual authorized to assist Minors during Youth Safety and Support Hours. YOUTH SAFETY AND SUPPORT HOURS Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. YOUTH SUPPORT HUB Community-centered facilities open during designated Youth Safety and Support Hours to provide mentorship, recreational programming, and resource connection for youth under eighteen (18) years of age. §100-3. Program Duration and Operating Hours A. Youth Safety and Support Hours shall be in effect every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. B. Notwithstanding the above, the program duration and operating hours may be modified in response to emergent or evolving circumstances upon written directive from the Mayor’s Office or by resolution of the Common Council. C. Extended Youth Safety and Support Hours. 1. The Chief of Police of the Albany Police Department is authorized to designate one or more Emergency Youth Safety and Support Areas within the City of Albany. 2. Within any Extended Youth Safety and Support Hours, a juvenile curfew shall begin each day at 7:00 p.m. and remain in effect for fifteen (15) consecutive days from the date of designation. 3. If the Chief finds, in writing, that public-safety conditions continue to warrant heightened protections for minors, the Chief may extend the same Extended Youth Safety and Support Hours once for no more than thirty (30) additional consecutive days. D. Emergency Youth Safety and Support Hours 1. Mayoral Authority. The Mayor of Albany may, by executive order, declare an Emergency Youth Safety and Support Hours applicable city-wide or to any defined geographic area when extraordinary circumstances—such as civil unrest, imminent Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. threats of violence, or natural disaster—pose an immediate risk to the safety of minors. 2. Duration and Scope. An emergency curfew order shall: a. Identify the geographic area(s) covered; b. Specify the daily start time (no earlier than 7:00 p.m.) and end time; and c. Remain in force for no longer than seventy-two (72) hours unless extended by resolution of the Common Council. 3. Council Notification. The Mayor shall transmit the executive order and written findings to the Common Council within twenty-four (24) hours of issuance. Unless the Council disapproves the order within the original 72-hour period, the Mayor may extend it once for an additional seven (7) days. 4. Public Notice. The Mayor shall disseminate the order promptly through press releases, official social-media channels, the City of Albany website, and any other means reasonably calculated to inform residents, parents, and guardians. 5. Termination. The Mayor may rescind the emergency curfew at any time before its scheduled expiration upon determining that the conditions necessitating the order have abated. §100-4. Oversight and Administration A. The Albany Common Council’s Violence Prevention Task Force shall provide overall program oversight, including planning, execution, data monitoring, and reporting. B. The City of Albany’s Department of Recreation shall operate Youth Support Hubs and coordinate programming, staffing, and logistics during program hours. C. Albany Police Department’s Community Engagement Unit and recognized Youth Engagement Partners shall collaborate with the Task Force and Department of Recreation to implement the program. D. Notwithstanding any provision herein, the oversight, administration, or operational authority of the Youth Safety and Support Hours pilot program may be reassigned, modified, or restructured at the direction of the Common Council’s Violence Prevention Task Force (2/3rds vote) in response to evolving needs, performance evaluations, or broader municipal priorities. Any such change shall be communicated in writing and, where applicable, adopted by resolution or executive directive. §100-5. Participation and Exceptions A. Participation in the program is entirely voluntary, and no enforcement, penalty, or implication of wrongdoing shall be made for non-participation. Minors are encouraged to Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. remain in home or supervised settings during Youth Safety and Support Hours, except under the following exceptions: 1. Accompaniment by a Parent or Guardian; 2. Active travel to or from employment, educational, religious, or organized recreational activities; 3. Participation in or trave to or from a Youth Support Hub or other city-recognized program; 4. Response to or involvement in a verifiable emergency; or 5. Exercise of rights protected by the United States or New York State Constitution. §100-6. Youth Support Hubs and Mentorship A. The Department of Recreation, in partnership with the Violence Prevention Task Force and Youth Engagement Partners, shall establish, staff, and operate Youth Support Hubs that shall provide one or all of the following: 1. Safe supervision, nourishment, and temporary shelter; 2. Conflict resolution services and referrals to mental health, educational, or employment resources; 3. Coordination of safe transport to home or other designated locations. B. The Department of Recreation is encouraged to collaborate with community-based organizations, foundations, local businesses, and Youth Engagement Partners whose programs have a documented history of positive youth development, community trust- building, and neighborhood presence. C. Staffing of the Youth Hubs may include mentors and credible messengers with relevant experience who shall be compensated through stipends, grants, or hourly remuneration, with recruitment prioritized from within affected neighborhoods. D. External Support. The Common Council and Violence Prevention Task Force shall actively seek partnerships with foundations, local businesses, community-based organizations, recognized Youth Engagement Partners, and private donors to supplement program funding and encourage innovation. E. Eligible external partners—including Youth Engagement Partners—may serve as designated Youth Support Hubs or offer their programming at designated sites if they meet the criteria outlined below: 1. Demonstrated success in youth engagement or violence prevention programming; 2. A physical or programmatic presence in target neighborhoods; Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 3. Capacity to operate late-night or crisis-response services; 4. Cultural competence and community trust; and 5. Willingness to adhere to the non-punitive, trauma-informed principles of this ordinance. F. The location of each Youth Support Hub shall be determined by the Albany Common Council’s committee on Public Safety, in collaboration with input from the Violence Prevention Task Force and Youth Engagement Partners, based on criteria including but not limited to: 1. Youth population density; 2. Local crime and safety data; 3. Proximity to schools, transportation, and high-need areas; and 4. Input from community stakeholders. G. Certain City-owned parks, Department of Recreation recreation centers, and community facilities shall remain operational or be extended to support structured programming during Youth Safety and Support Hours, as directed by the Department of Recreation. §100-7. Community Safeguards and Police Protocols A. Identification and Engagement 1. Engagement with Minors shall occur only upon a reasonable, articulable belief that a person is under eighteen (18) years of age and is present in a public place during designated hours. Such engagement must be conducted in a non-intrusive, voluntary manner, and must not constitute a stop, detention, or investigatory action under applicable law. 2. Engagements shall begin as informal, supportive conversations. Requests for identification shall not be made unless there is independent reasonable suspicion of a criminal offense. 3. Refusal to engage shall not form the basis of any legal or punitive consequence, nor shall it justify escalation or investigatory action. B. Police Conduct and Training 1. Only officers assigned to the Community Engagement Unit or trained in youth- centered, trauma-informed interaction shall participate. 2. No use of force, restraints, or detainment shall occur in association with Youth Safety and Support Hours. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 3. Engagement shall be voluntary, respectful, and supportive. C. Fairness and Non‑Discrimination 1. No engagement or action pursuant to this legislation shall be based on, or influenced by, an individual’s race, ethnicity, clothing, neighborhood of residence, or real or perceived group affiliation. 2. All engagements shall be logged anonymously using standardized, non-punitive forms to enable equity monitoring and oversight by the Violence Prevention Task Force. D. Transparency and Community Oversight 1. The Violence Prevention Task Force shall receive and review all engagement data on a weekly basis. 2. A Community Advisory Circle shall be established to provide feedback, observe implementation, and support oversight of the program. The Circle shall include youth, guardians, and community stakeholders, and shall be composed of nine (9) members as follows: a. Four (4) appointees from the Mayor’s Office; and b. Three (3) appointees from the Common Council; and c. One (1) appointee from the County Legislature; and d. One (1) appointee from the County Executive. 3. At least one public listening session shall occur during the pilot to allow community feedback and responsive adjustments. §100-8. Non‑Punitive Enforcement A. No Minor may be cited, arrested, detained, or otherwise penalized for being present in a Public Place during Youth Safety and Support Hours. B. Minors encountered during designated hours shall: 1. Be approached through supportive, non‑coercive engagement; 2. Be offered transport to a Youth Support Hub or to their Parent or Guardian; 3. Be treated without use of handcuffs, restraints, or any force relating solely to time and location. C. Family Protection Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 1. Parents and Guardians must not face fines, citations, or child protective reporting of any kind exclusively due to their child’s presence during designated hours. 2. Supportive services, such as voluntary counseling or mediation, may be offered in cases of frequent engagement. D. Police officers involved in the pilot must be part of the Community Engagement Unit or trained specifically in trauma-informed youth engagement and de-escalation tactics. §100-9. Data Collection and Review Process A. The Albany Common Council’s Violence Prevention Task Force shall submit a written report to the Common Council every six (6) months, which shall include: 1. Quantitative data on youth engagement and services rendered 2. Evaluation of Youth Support Hub operations 3. Community and stakeholder feedback 4. Financial accounting and funding updates 5. Recommendations for continuation, revision, or termination §100-10. Funding and Partnerships A. Staffing and Mentorship Funding 1. The City shall allocate funds for stipends, wages, or grants to compensate mentors, youth workers, and volunteers operating during Safety Hours. 2. Preference shall be given to the recruitment of staff and mentors from within impacted neighborhoods. B. Activation of Safe Spaces 1. The City shall distribute mini-grants to nonprofit entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to operate Youth Support Hubs. 2. City funding may cover operational costs including food, utilities, transportation, and supervision. C. Program Enhancements 1. Grant funding shall support late-night cultural, recreational, and skill-development programming aligned with ordinance objectives. 2. A “Safe Nights Challenge” may be established to support community-based programming proposals with seed funding. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. D. Financial Transparency All expenditures related to this program shall be publicly documented and included in the final evaluation report for accountability and community trust-building. §100-11. Public Education and Messaging A. The Violence Prevention Task Force will lead a messaging campaign. B. Goals include building trust, informing youth, and avoiding criminal framing. C. Methods for providing information to the public used by the Violence Prevention Task Force and Youth Engagement Partners shall include but not be limited to flyers, social media, PSAs, and direct outreach by trusted voices. D. Official language must always emphasize care, not punishment. §100-12. Program Title and Communications A. All reference to this initiative in public or internal communications shall utilize the official title “Albany Youth Safety and Support Hours”. B. The use of words such as “curfew,” “enforcement,” “violation,” or similar terms shall be avoided in all materials and official references. §100-13. Repealer This chapter shall be considered repealed two years after this ordinance takes effect. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 90 days after its enactment. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 8, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Robinson ORDINANCE 19.82.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING A PILOT YOUTH PROGRAM BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 100 TO BE ENTITLED “ALBANY YOUTH SAFETY AND SUPPORT HOURS” GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To establish a pilot program seeking to reduce minor youth exposure to harm. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW The initiative shall further the City’s commitment to holistic public safety by investing in preventative strategies that address the underlying social, economic, and emotional factors affecting youth. FISCAL IMPACT(S) TBD. Council Members Balarin, Frederick, Adams, Anane, Clarke, Conti, Farrell, Flynn, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson, and Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 95.82.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF ALBANY LATINFEST 2025 WHEREAS, the Albany Latin Festival Association, an organization of volunteers dedicated to promoting and developing Hispanic cultural events, has organized Albany LATINFEST 2025, which will take place at Washington Park on August 23, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Albany Latin Festival Association (ALFA) was founded during the summer of 1996 by Pedro Diaz, Vicente Alfonso, Carlos Maldonado, and other committed community members to feature music and dance representative of the Hispanic American cultural traditions that have contributed to the contemporary performing arts; and WHEREAS, ALFA promotes the positive contributions of the Hispanic community through cultural events in order to promote an appreciation for multicultural diversity; and WHEREAS, the Albany Latin Festival Association has established the Albany LATINFEST as an annual free performance event celebrating Hispanic culture through presentations of local, regional, and international Hispanic performing artists; and WHEREAS, LATINFEST 2025 is promoted and produced as a family-oriented event and has become the single largest event of its kind in the Capital Region; and WHEREAS, LATINFEST provides a space for the growing number of asylum seekers from Latin America to engage with a culture they were forced to leave behind and creates an opportunity for them to become integrated into the fabric of the City of Albany through connections they can create with businesses, civil servants, and the Hispanic community-at-large; and WHEREAS, by hosting the event at Washington Park, LATINFEST highlights the need for cultural representation in an area underserved and underrepresented by traditional cultural institutions and creates an accessible space for those who are otherwise unable to attend regional cultural events due to prohibitive costs and transportation barriers; and WHEREAS, though this event is designed as a celebration of the Hispanic cultural heritage, this ideal location provides the opportunity for all members of the surrounding Albany community to share in an event that promises to enhance their appreciation of the city’s expanding cultural diversity; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby congratulates the festival organizers and supporters of this event, thanks them for their efforts and wishes them success with the Albany LATINFEST 2025. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 8, 2025 Sponsor(s): Council Members Balarin and Frederick RESOLUTION xx.82.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF ALBANY LATINFEST 2025 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Honoring Albany LATINFEST 2025 FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION AUGUST 18, 2025 RESOLUTIONS 9.12.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES 63.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE 88.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD 89.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CELESTE ROELLER HARP TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Council Members Love, Hoey, and Frederick introduced the following: RESOLUTION 9.12.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the uptick in gun violence in the City of Albany and other municipalities in New York State; and WHEREAS, the number of shooting victims last year was 42 and the number of homicides last year was 13; and WHEREAS, city residents are concerned for their safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, the Albany Police Department has reported that most gun violence in the City of Albany is committed by and against individuals that are familiar with one another; and WHEREAS, the Council is committed to strengthening its stance against gun violence through the Violence Prevention Task Force that recommends and helps implement actions to reduce violence in the City of Albany; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council calls for those in possession of handguns, whether legal or illegal, to stop using these weapons in moments of anger or retribution and instead calls for individuals to reach out for help in settling disputes or arguments; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council calls on Governor Hochul, Assembly Members McDonald and Romero, and Senator Fahy to work with the New York State Legislature to create a Gun Violence Hot Line to counsel those wanting to use violence to settle disputes and allow those who are threatened by violence a place to report it; BE IT EVEN FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council asks our state representatives to consider toughing laws regarding the use and possession of illegal handguns. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Max Thierry, Junior Policy Analyst Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: January 10, 2024 July 31, 2025 Sponsors: Hoey, Frederick, and Love RESOLUTION NUMBER 9.12.24R (MC) TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize increased violence in the City, reaffirm the Council’s commitment to permanently ending violence in our communities, and call upon state representatives to consider statewide legislative actions to help address gun violence. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Farrell introduced the following: RESOLUTION 63.62.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the County of Albany has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, known as the 2025 Albany County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (“the Plan”) in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and WHEREAS, the Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long- term risk to people and property in, among other localities in the County, the City of Albany, from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and WHEREAS, adoption by the Common Council demonstrates the City of Albany’s commitment to hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby adopts the 2025 Albany County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 5, 2025 Sponsor: Farrell RESOLUTION 63.62.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The City of Albany has worked with the County of Albany to identify various hazards the City faces, as well as actions to mitigate those hazards, as part of the 2025 update to the County’s Risk Mitigation Plan. Documents related to this update, as relevant to the City, are included herewith. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW In order to receive funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the City needs to confirm that it has signed on to the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. This confirmation is accomplished by Common Council resolution. FISCAL IMPACT Passage of this resolution adopting the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan is one requirement for the City to obtain FEMA funds related thereto. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 88.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter and Section 42-177 of the Code of the City of Albany, appointed Paige Barnum to the City of Albany Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the City of Albany Planning Board under the above-referenced provisions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Paige Barnum to the City of Albany Planning Board for a term which shall expire on December 31, 2027. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 1, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 88.72.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution approves the appointment of Paige Barnum to a term of the City of Albany Planning Board which will expire on December 31, 2027. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the City of Albany Planning Board pursuant to Section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter and Section 42-177 of the Code of the City of Albany. FISCAL IMPACT None. TIMELINE Common Council approval or disapproval must be rendered by August 15th, 2025. This resolution must be voted on by the August 4, 2025 Regular Meeting. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 89.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CELESTE ROELLER HARP TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, appointed Celeste Roeller Harp as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Celeste Roeller Harp to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2025. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 11, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 89.72.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CELESTE ROELLER HARP TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Celeste Roeller Harp to a term of the Board of Zoning Appeals which will expire on December 31, 2025. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the BZA pursuant to Section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. TIMELINE Common Council approval or disapproval must be rendered by August 15, 2025. This resolution must be voted on by the August 4, 2025 regular meeting.