1. Active Calendar 1.I. August 21, 2023 | Active Calendar Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR AUGUST 21 2023.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. August 21, 2023 | Supporting Legislation Documents: AUGUST 21, 2023.PDF 2.II. August 21, 2023 | Active Legislation Documents: 230821 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 2.II.i. August 21, 2023 | Ordinance 31.72.23 Attachment Documents: ORDINANCE 31.72.23 ATTACHMENT - 177 FIRST ST APPRAISAL.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. August 21, 2023 | Agenda Documents: 23 AGENDA 0821.PDF Page 1 of 3 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday August 21, 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. 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Section Number Agenda Sponsor Subject Number Ordinances Held (a) 11.32.23 5 Clarke AN ORDINANCE (As amended AMENDING CHAPTER 375 7/17/2023) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 64, 67, 75, 91, 93, 97, AND 105 COLVIN AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (MU-NC), CHANGING 111 COLVIN AVENUE, 924 CENTRAL AVENUE, AND 944 CENTRAL AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU- CU) TO MIXED-USE COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH), AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY Ordinances Held (a) 12.32.23 6 Clarke AN ORDINANCE (As amended AMENDING CHAPTER 375 7/17/2023) (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 Page 2 of 3 Ordinances Held (a) 18.52.23 9 Kimbrough 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 Ordinances Held (a) 31.72.23 13 Robinson AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE Resolutions Introduced (a) 86.82.23R 2 Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF LATINFEST 2023 Resolutions Introduced (a) 87.82.23R 3 Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CERTIFYING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE AND TO THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER OF THE ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THE LOCALLY- ADJUSTED HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS FOR SCHOOL TAX YEAR 2023- 24, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE NEW YORK STATE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW Resolutions Introduced (a) 88.82.23R 4 Flynn A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY Page 3 of 3 DIRECTLY TO PANHANDLERS Resolutions Held (c) 67.62.23R 4 Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JESSICA WILCOX TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD Resolutions Held (b) 75.71.23R 5 Balarin o/b/o A RESOLUTION OF THE Planning COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GLINNESA D. GAILLIARD, ESQ. TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD Resolutions Held (b) 77.71.23R 14 Balarin o/b/o A RESOLUTION OF THE Planning COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL BREIDSTER TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD (a) Pending Discussions at Caucus on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (b) Pending discussions at Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee Meeting, August 15, 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (c) Pending discussions at PEG Accedd Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting, August 14, 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (8/11/2023) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION AUGUST 21, 2023 ORDINANCES 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. RESOLUTIONS 85.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST THE PROCEEDS FROM ANY FIRE INSURANCE POLICY INSURING 451 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW 86.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF LATINFEST 2023 87.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CERTIFYING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE AND TO THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER OF THE ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THE LOCALLY-ADJUSTED HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS FOR SCHOOL TAX YEAR 2023-24, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE NEW YORK STATE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW 88.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY DIRECTLY TO PANHANDLERS Council Member Adams introduced the following: 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. The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby ordered and directed that all the right, title, and interest of the City of Albany in and to the 0.13± acre parcel at 34 Irving Street (tax map parcel number 76.40-2-10), the 0.03± acre parcel at 38 Irving Street (tax map parcel number 76.40-2-9), and the 0.03± acre parcel at 181 Myrtle Avenue (tax map parcel number 76.40-2-9) be sold at private sale, pursuant to the provisions of Local Law No. 4 of 1984 to Capital Roots, Inc.; SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions, and rights of way of record. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid property has been abandoned for municipal or public purposes. Section 3. The form, content, terms, and conditions of such conveyance shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and if approved by the said Board, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a proper deed of conveyance for valuable consideration. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 9TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2023 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 9, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Adams ORDINANCE 33.82.23 TITLE 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. GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Capital Roots has operated a community garden on the three subject parcels, which are adjacent to one another, for a number of years, but does not own the parcels. Capital Roots, which operates a numbers of community gardens throughout the City, would like to obtain ownership of these properties, which it has already operated and maintained for a significant amount of time. The proposed purchase was approved by the Technical Review Committee. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW The sale of City-owned property requires Common Council approval. FISCAL IMPACT(S) Capital Roots has agreed to pay $500 for each parcel. Council Member Frederick introduced the following: RESOLUTION 85.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST THE PROCEEDS FROM ANY FIRE INSURANCE POLICY INSURING 451 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW WHEREAS, section 22 of the General Municipal Law authorizes and empowers every tax district “to claim against the proceeds of a policy of fire insurance insuring the interest of an owner and issued on real property located therein” in order to collect unpaid property taxes on such property; and WHEREAS, such claims are to be made to the state Superintendent of Financial Services by the “enforcing officer of the tax district” – here the City Treasurer – “[u]pon the adoption of a resolution by the governing body providing therefor;” and WHEREAS, GML § 22 (4) further requires that, before making any such claim, a municipality must have first adopted a local law “providing for the lease or return to the insured of any amounts to which it would otherwise be entitled to claim provided that the insured agrees w/ the tax district in writing to restore the affected premises to the same or improved condition that it was in prior to the time of that the lien … arose”; and WHEREAS, the City enacted such a local law, which is codified at section 333-33, “Fire Insurance,” of the Code of the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the main building at 451 Southern Boulevard, which formerly housed the Doane Stuart School and the Kenwood Convent, and is currently owned by Kenwood Commons, LLC, burned on March 23, 2023 rendering the building a total loss; and WHEREAS, the owner of that parcel (tax map parcel number 87.10-1-2.1) currently owes $4,314,259.84 in combined City, County, and School District back taxes on the property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby authorizes the City Treasurer to make a claim pursuant to section 22 of the General Municipal Law against fire insurance proceeds in order to recover back taxes owed on parcel 87.10-1-2.1. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 9, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council Member Frederick Resolution 85.82.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST THE PROCEEDS OF FROM ANY FIRE INSURANCE POLICY INSURING 451 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The former Doane Stuart School/Kenwood Convent building, located at 451 Southern Boulevard, burned on March 23, 2023. The owner of this building has never, from the time it took title to the property in 2018, paid City, County, or Albany City School District property taxes on the property. It has thus amassed more than $4 million in unpaid back taxes. General Municipal Law (“GML”) § 22 allows the City, acting through the Treasurer, to file a claim against any proceeds the property’s owner may receive from any fire insurance policy insuring the property for those unpaid back taxes. This claim will act as a lien against the fire insurance proceeds, superior to all other liens except for a mortgage. There are complicated ownership and bankruptcy issues at play with regard to 451 Southern Boulevard, but a claim under this section will provide the City with another avenue to attempt collect the back taxes which the property’s owner has neglected to pay for a period of over five years. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must, by resolution, authorize the City Treasurer to make a claim under GML § 22 before the Treasurer can do so. FISCAL IMPACT None associated with this resolution specifically, though it authorizes the City Treasurer to make a claim to collect fire insurance proceeds in order to collect back taxes. Council Members Balarin, Frederick, and Romero introduced the following: RESOLUTION 86.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF ALBANY LATINFEST 2023 WHEREAS, the Albany Latin Festival Association, an organization of volunteers dedicated to promoting and developing Hispanic cultural events, has organized Albany LATINFEST 2023, which will take place at Washington Park on August 26, 2023; 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. 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. LATINFEST 2023 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; 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 2023. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 8, 2023 Sponsor(s): Council Members Balarin, Frederick, Romero RESOLUTION 86.82.23R TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF ALBANY LATINFEST 2023 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Honoring Albany LATINFEST 2023 FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 87.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CERTIFYING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE AND TO THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER OF THE ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THE LOCALLY-ADJUSTED HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS FOR SCHOOL TAX YEAR 2023-24, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE NEW YORK STATE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW WHEREAS, by Local Law No. 1-1998, the Common Council adopted the provisions of Section 1903 of the Real Property Tax Law relating to the establishment and certification of the local adjustments to the adjusted base proportions of homestead and non-homestead classes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1903(6)(a) of the Real Property Tax Law, the governing body of an assessing unit in which a school district is wholly contained must “annually certify to the chief fiscal officer of each should district wholly contained within such assessing unit and to the commissioner, the applicable locally-adjusted homestead proportions and locally-adjusted non-homestead proportions.” WHEREAS, the Albany City School District is wholly contained within the City of Albany and is the only school district within the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, by Resolution 111.121.22R, the Common Council adopted a locally-adjusted homestead base proportion of 55.18873 percent and a locally-adjusted non-homestead base proportion of 44.81127 percent for the 2023 tax year, which are both based on rates provided to the City by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby certifies to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Albany City School District and to the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that, for the 2023-24 school tax year, the locally-adjusted homestead base proportion is 55.18873 percent and the locally-adjusted non-homestead base proportion is 44.81127 percent; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution shall, upon passage, be transmitted to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Albany City School District and to the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 10, 2023 Sponsor: Frederick o/b/o Finance Committee RESOLUTION 87.82.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CERTIFYING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE AND TO THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER OF THE ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THE LOCALLY- ADJUSTED HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS FOR SCHOOL TAX YEAR 2023-24, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE NEW YORK STATE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The resolution certifies to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Albany City School District and the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance the local adjustments to the base proportions of taxable value for homestead and non-homestead classes for the 2021-22 school tax year. Per resolution 111.121.22R, which established the 2023 class shares for the City, the locally adjusted base proportion shall equal 55.11873% and the locally adjusted non-homestead base proportion shall equal 44.81127%. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Article 19 of the Real Property Tax Law requires that the “governing body,” in this case the Common Council, “of any approved assessing unit,” i.e., the City, must annually certify the City’s locally-adjusted homestead and non-homestead base proportions to both the school district’s chief fiscal officer and the Commissioner of the state Department of Taxation and Finance. Since the boundaries of the Albany City School District are coterminous with those of the City itself and the district is therefore wholly contained within the city, the school district has no discretion to set its own locally-adjusted base proportions. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Flynn, Anane, Clarke, Hoey, and Zamer introduced the following, with the support of the Mayor, the City Treasurer, and the City Auditor: RESOLUTION 88.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY DIRECTLY TO PANHANDLERS WHEREAS, the City of Albany is home to an abundance of resources that assist those struggling with homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, mental illness, and other difficulties; and WHEREAS, the City has thousands of units of affordable housing, hundreds of units of supportive housing, and more than a dozen treatment centers for those struggling with addiction, as well as numerous homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries; and WHEREAS, the Albany County Department of Social Services provides housing vouchers to those in need, and the City of Albany has allocated funds from the American Rescue Plan to assist with the rapid rehousing of those who have been evicted from their homes; and WHEREAS, virtually all of these services are provided by not-for-profit community- based organizations that need financial support from the public; and WHEREAS, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the complications of that public health crisis have significantly exacerbated existing problems of homeless, mental illness, addiction, and panhandling; and WHEREAS, although every American has a recognized constitutional right to panhandle in public in a non-threatening manner, the increase in panhandling – particularly aggressive panhandling – over the past several years has significantly impacted public spaces throughout the City of Albany, together with the businesses that exist in and around those public spaces; and WHEREAS, many panhandlers operate in some of the City’s busiest roads and intersections, behavior which significantly increases the likelihood of vehicle accidents and injuries, putting panhandlers, drivers, and passersby at risk; WHEREAS, it is far more effective for members of the public to assist local service providers than for them to place themselves and the community at risk by handing money directly to panhandlers standing in traffic; WHEREAS, the City is currently reviewing possible legislative actions to help deal with the current prevalence of aggressive and/or dangerous panhandling; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany, with the support of the Mayor and the City Treasurer hereby encourages the public, for the safety of the community, to refrain from giving money directly to panhandlers and to, instead, give to local organizations that work to assist those struggling with homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, mental illness, and other difficulties. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 10, 2023 Sponsors: Council Members Flynn, Anane, Clarke, Hoey, and Zamer, with the support of the Mayor, the City Treasurer, and the City Auditor RESOLUTION 88.82.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY DIRECTLY TO PANHANDLERS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution discourages members of the public from giving money directly to panhandlers and encourages them, instead, to give money to community organizations which provide assistance to those suffering from homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, mental illness, and other difficulties. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW See above. FISCAL IMPACT None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION AUGUST 21, 2023 ORDINANCES 11.32.23 (7/17/23) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 64, 67, 75, 91, 93, 97, AND 105 COLVIN AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (MU-NC), CHANGING 111 COLVIN AVENUE, 924 CENTRAL AVENUE, AND 944 CENTRAL AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH), AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY 12.32.23 (7/17/23) 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 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 31.72.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE RESOLUTIONS 67.62.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JESSICA WILCOX TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 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 77.71.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL BREIDSTER TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD 1 Council Member Clarke introduced the following: ORDINANCE 11.32.23 (As Amended 7/17/23) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 64, 67, 75, 91, 93, 97, AND 105 COLVIN AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (MU-NC), CHANGING 111 COLVIN AVENUE, 924 CENTRAL AVENUE, AND 944 CENTRAL AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH), AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) and the Official Zoning Map are hereby amended to change the zoning classifications of 64, 67, 75, 91, 93, 97, and 105 Colvin Avenue from Mixed-Use Community Urban (MU-CU) to Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center (MU-NC), said properties being more particularly described as follows: All those parcels of land situated in the City of Albany, County of Albany and State of New York, identified on the tax map as follows: Section: 53.74 Block: 2 Lot: 14 Said premises, more commonly known as 64 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 7.0± acres. Section: 53.83 Block: 1 Lot 2 Said premises, more commonly known as 67 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 0.33 ± acres. Section: 53.83 Block: 1 Lot: 4 Said premises, more commonly known as 75 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 0.2± acres. Section: 53.75 Block: 1 Lot 9 2 Said premises, more commonly known as 91 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 0.46 ± acres. Section: 53.75 Block: 1 Lot: 10 Said premises, more commonly known as 93 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 0.09± acres. Section: 53.75 Block: 1 Lot 11 Said premises, more commonly known as 97 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 0.02 ± acres. Section: 53.75 Block: 1 Lot 12 Said premises, more commonly known as 105 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 0.33 ± acres. . Section 2. Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) and the Official Zoning Map are hereby amended to change the zoning classifications of 111 Colvin Avenue, 924 Central Avenue, and 944 Central Avenue from Mixed-Use Community Urban (MU-CU) to Mixed-Use Community Highway (MU-CH), said properties being more particularly described as follows: All those parcels of land situated in the City of Albany, County of Albany and State of New York, identified on the tax map as follows: Section: 53.75 Block: 1 Lot: 13 Said premises, more commonly known as 111 Colvin Avenue, measuring approximately 0.17± acres. Section: 53.75 Block: 1 Lot 14 Said premises, more commonly known as 924 Central Avenue, measuring approximately 0.36 ± acres. Section: 53.75 Block: 1 Lot: 8.2 3 Said premises, more commonly known as 944 Central Avenue, measuring approximately 1.89± acres. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 3RD DAY OF MARCH, 2023 __________________________ Corporation Counsel 4 To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: E. Hyde Clarke, Council Member for the 12th Ward Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 3, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Clarke ORDINANCE 11.32.23 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The action is a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Albany for the following properties: 64 Colvin Avenue, 65 Colvin Avenue, 67 Colvin Avenue, and 69 Colvin Avenue. The properties are currently zoned MU-CU, which is inconsistent with the existing Colvin Avenue corridor that is not otherwise connected to Central Avenue. Pursuant to USDO Section 375-204(2)(b), “the purpose of the MU-NC District is to provide for moderate density housing options amongst a nexus of locally oriented neighborhood-scale commercial uses, providing support services to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Land uses include a variety of predominantly non-destination and non-auto-oriented retail and commercial establishments, as well as complimentary residential uses. A mix of residential and nonresidential uses on individual lots is encouraged.” From a planning perspective and in accordance with the Albany 2030 Plan, Colvin Avenue is a walkable “main street” with a mix of business and medium density residential. The current zoning map utilizes the park entrance as a divide between two different zoning districts. The park entrance should not be a divide between neighborhoods, but a connection. Each side of Westland Hills Park should be the same zoning district, MU-NC, which will provide for the orderly development of the neighborhood. The changes proposed herein will also need to be referred to the County Planning Board under General Municipal Law § 239-M because the proposed actions affect properties within five hundred feet of both “any other recreation area” (GML § 239-m (3)(b)(ii)) – in this case Westland Hills Park – and “the right-of-way of any existing or proposed county or state parkway, thruway, expressway, road or highway (§ 239-m (3)(b)(iii) – in this case Central Avenue, which is otherwise known as New York State Route 5. 5 NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Amendments to the Zoning Map and the USDO require Common Council action by ordinance. FISCAL IMPACTS: None. 6 Council Member Clarke introduced the following: ORDINANCE 12.32.23 (As Amended 7/17/23) 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 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Table 375.401.2 (Mixed-Use District Dimensional Standards of Article IV (Development Standards) 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: Table 375.405.1 Minimum and Maximum Minimum and Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Off-Street Parking Maximum and and and and and Off-Street Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Parking Off-Street Off-Street Off-Street Off-Street Off-Street Parking Parking Parking Parking Parking GFA = Gross Floor Area; NLA = Net Leasable Area Land Use Category Land Use Land Use Land Use Land Use Land Use Land Use Category Category Category Category Category Category Minimum Number of Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Spaces Required Number of Number of Number Number Number Number of Spaces Spaces of Spaces of Spaces of Spaces Spaces Required Required Required Required Required Required Maximum Number of Spaces Allowed Table 375.405.1 Table Table Table Table Table Table 375.405.1 375.405.1 375.405.1 375.405.1 375.405.1 375.405.1 Minimum and Maximum Minimum and Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Off-Street Parking Maximum and and and and and Off-Street Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Parking Off-Street Off-Street Off-Street Off-Street Off-Street Parking Parking Parking Parking Parking GFA = Gross Floor Area; GFA = Gross GFA = GFA = GFA = GFA = GFA = NLA = Net Leasable Area Floor Area; Gross Floor Gross Gross Gross Gross Floor NLA = Net Area; NLA Floor Floor Floor Area; NLA = Leasable Area = Net Area; NLA Area; NLA Area; NLA Net Leasable = Net = Net = Net Leasable Area Area Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined Leasable Leasable Leasable Area Area Area Land Use Category Land Use Land Use Land Use Land Use Land Use Land Use Category Category Category Category Category Category Minimum Number of Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Spaces Required Number of Number of Number Number Number Number of Spaces Spaces of Spaces of Spaces of Spaces Spaces Required Required Required Required Required Required Maximum Number of Spaces Allowed RESIDENTIAL USES Household Living Household Household Household Household Household Household Living Living Living Living Living Living Dwelling, single-unit Dwelling, Dwelling, Dwelling, Dwelling, Dwelling, Dwelling, detached single-unit single-unit single-unit single-unit single-unit single-unit detached detached detached detached detached detached 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Dwelling, two-unit Dwelling, two- Dwelling, Dwelling, Dwelling, Dwelling, Dwelling, detached unit detached two-unit two-unit two-unit two-unit two-unit detached detached detached detached detached 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined Notes: [1] Where the subject lot is adjacent to developed lots facing the same street and having a principal building located within 25 feet of the lot line, the required front setback shall be no closer nor further back from the street than the principal building on either of the adjacent lots. [2] Where the subject lot has one or more adjacent lots facing the same street with a primary building between one and five feet from the side lot line, the required side setback on the subject lot shall not be closer than the side setback on the adjacent improved lot. [3] Where the site abuts a residential zoning district, the required yard setback is 15 feet. [4] Building height cannot exceed either the specified number of stories or feet and the more restrictive shall control. [5] Where the subject lot abuts a zoning district with an allowable height of 3.5 stories or taller, the maximum height allowance shall be four stories or 55 feet. [6] See § 375-505(9) (Design review of tall buildings). [7] The height of any principal structure shall be limited to three stories or 35 feet in height for the portions of the structure: Section 2. This ordinance take effect immediately, but shall not apply to any project that has already received site plan review approval from the City of Albany. APPROVED AS TO FORMTHIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH, 2023 __________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: E. Hyde Clarke, Council Member, 12th Ward Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 10, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Clarke ORDINANCE 12.32.23 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The action is a proposed ordinance to amend the dimensional standards which will change the current standard of “N/A” currently listed in the maximum dwelling units for the Mixed Use- Neighborhood Center zoning district. The lack of any requirement is contrary to both the Albany 2030 plan, as well as the purpose and intent of the MU-NC district. “Purpose. The purpose of the MU-NC District is to provide for moderate density housing options amongst a nexus of locally oriented neighborhood-scale commercial uses providing support services to the surrounding residential neighborhoods. Land uses include a variety of predominantly nondestination and non- auto-oriented retail and commercial establishments, as well as complementary residential uses. A mix of residential and nonresidential uses on individual lots is encouraged. Other uses are permitted as shown in Table 375.302.1 (Permitted Use Table).” Since the purpose of the district is to provide for “moderate density housing,” there must be a standard applied to the number of dwelling units. The standard of 1 per 6000 square feet of gross floor area allows for slightly denser housing in neighborhood centers than neighborhood edges, reflecting the intents of these zoning designation. This legislation is also consistent with the Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which has a goal to maintain the supply of quality affordable housing while encouraging mixed-income neighborhoods. Specifically, please see HDC-8: Promote quality affordable housing through design guidelines. The 2030 plan requires that the City adopt design guidelines focused on scale, design and density to ensure that housing fits in with and is sensitive to its surrounding neighborhood context while addressing the needs of the modern family. (at page 144). This ordinance is a first step in providing a design guideline to ensure projects fit the neighborhood. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATIONN AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW Amendments to the Zoning standards require Common Council action and referral to County Planning. FISCAL IMPACTS: None. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: ORDINANCE 18.52.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 27 MAIN STREET FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL” (I-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) and the Official Zoning Map are hereby amended to change the zoning classification of 27 Main Street from Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center (MU-NC) to Light Industrial (I-1), said property being more particularly described as follows: The parcel of land situated in the City of Albany, County of Albany and State of New York, identified on the tax map as follows: Section: 66-29 Block: 2 Lot: 50 Said premises, more commonly known as 27 Main Street, measuring approximately 0.05 acres. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2023 __________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: April 26, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough ORDINANCE 18.52.23 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The action is a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Albany for the property 27 Main Street. The condition of 27 Main Street warrants its demolition. While parking is a permitted accessory use in the I-1 (Light Industrial District), the division line between the I-1 and the Mixed-Use Neighborhood Center (MU-NC) is immediately before 27 Main Street, forbidding the property’s usage for parking. This change will allow 27 Main Street to be used for off-street parking. The changes proposed herein will also need to be referred to the County Planning Board under General Municipal Law § 239. A property survey of the site is attached as well. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Amendments to the Zoning Map and the USDO require Common Council action by ordinance. FISCAL IMPACTS: None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Robinson introduced the following: ORDINANCE 31.72.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby ordered and directed that all the right, title, and interest of the City of Albany in and to the 0.05± acre parcel at 177 First Street (Tax Map Parcel Number 65.73-5- 68), be sold at private sale, pursuant to the provisions of Local Law No. 4 of 1984, to Michael Lane; SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions, and rights of way of record. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid property has been abandoned for municipal or public purposes. Section 3. The form, content, terms, and conditions of such conveyance shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and if approved by said Board, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a proper deed of conveyance for valuable consideration. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY, 2023 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 6, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Robinson ORDINANCE 31.72.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68) TO MICHAEL LANE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Michael Lane owns 175 First Street. He would like to purchase the currently vacant, City-owned lot next door at 177 First Street in order to consolidate it with his current property. The proposed purchase was approved by the Technical Review Committee. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW The sale of City-owned property requires Common Council approval. FISCAL IMPACT(S) Mr. Lane submitted an appraisal indicating a value of $5,000 for the property, which he has agreed to pay as the purchase price. Councilmember Balarin introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 67.62.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JESSICA WILCOX TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to section 42-376 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint members of the Public, Education, and Government Access Oversight Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby reappoints Jessica Wilcox to the PEGAOB for a term ending July 1, 2026. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 6, 2023 RESOLUTION NUMBER 67.62.20R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JESSICA WILCOX TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To reappoint Jessica Wilcox to the Public, Education, and Government Access Oversight Board (PEG Access). NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Ms. Wilcox’s term ends on July 1, 2023 (See resolution 61.71.20R). She has expressed interest in re-appointment to the board for another 3 year term. This resolution is necessary to re-appoint Ms. Wilcox. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 75.71.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GLINNESA D. GAILLIARD, ESQ. TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of section 302 (e) of the City Charter, reappointed Glinnesa D. Gailliard, Esq. as a member of the City of Albany Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Planning Board under section 302 (e) of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the reappointment of Glinnesa D. Gailliard, Esq. to the City of Albany Planning Board for a term of office to expire December 31, 2027. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 23, 2023 Sponsor: Balarin o/b/o Planning RESOLUTION 75.71.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GLINNESA D. GAILLIARD, ESQ. TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution approves the reappointment of Glinnesa D. Gailliard, Esq. to the Planning Board for a term 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 Planning Board pursuant to section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 77.71.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL BREIDSTER TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of section 302 (e) of the City Charter, appointed Rachel Breidster as a member of the City of Albany Planning Board; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Planning Board under section 302 (e) of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Rachel Breidster. to the City of Albany Planning Board for a term of office to expire December 31, 2023. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 23, 2023 Sponsor: Balarin o/b/o Planning RESOLUTION 77.71.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL BREIDSTER TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution approves the appointment of Rachel Breidster to the Planning Board for a term which will expire on December 31, 202. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the Planning Board pursuant to section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES E-Mail: Holden@HoldenAppraisers.com File No. 23-05-098 ********* INVOICE ********* File Number: 23-05-098 05/18/2023 Michael Lane Land Appraisal Report For: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 Land Appraisal Report $ 400.00 -------------- Invoice Total $ 400.00 Deposit ($ 400.00 ) -------------- Amount Due $ 0.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES E-Mail: Holden@HoldenAppraisers.com File No. 23-05-098 05/18/2023 Michael Lane 175 1st St Albany, NY, 12210 File Number: 23-05-098 To Whom it May Concern: In accordance with your request, I have appraised the real property at: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 The purpose of this appraisal is to develop an opinion of the defined value of the subject property, as vacant. The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site. In my opinion, the defined value of the property as of May 18, 2023 is: $5,000 Five Thousand Dollars The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions, final opinion of value, descriptive photographs, assignment conditions and appropriate certifications. Sincerely, Heather E. King, SRA NYS Certified Real Estate Residential Appraiser HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES E-Mail: Holden@HoldenAppraisers.com File No. 23-05-098 APPRAISAL OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 CLIENT: Michael Lane 175 1st St Albany, NY, 12210 AS OF: May 18, 2023 BY: Heather E. King, SRA NYS Certified Real Estate Residential Appraiser HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES Land Appraisal Report File No. 23-05-098 The purpose of this appraisal report is to provide the client with a credible opinion of the defined value of the subject property, given the intended use of the appraisal. Client Name/Intended User Michael Lane E-mail N/A PURPOSE Client Address 175 1st St City Albany State NY Zip 12210 Additional Intended User(s) Additional User: None Noted Intended Use The intended user of this report is the client, and the intended use is to assist the client in determining an opinion of current market value with an intent to purchase. The scope of this assignment is specific/restricted to the identified intended use. Property Address 177 1st St City Albany State NY Zip 12210 Owner of Public Record City of Albany County Albany SUBJECT Legal Description As Per Deed Assessor's Parcel # 65.73-5-68 Tax Year 2023 R.E. Taxes $ 1,600.00 Neighborhood Name City of Albany Map Reference N/A Census Tract 0002.00 Property Rights Appraised X Fee Simple Leasehold Other (describe) My research did X did not reveal any prior sales or transfers of the subject property for the three years prior to the effective date of this appraisal. Prior Sale/Transfer: Date N/A Price N/A Source(s) MLS, Assessor's Records SALES HISTORY Analysis of prior sale or transfer history of the subject property (and comparable sales, if applicable) The appraiser is not aware of any prior sale of the subject property within three years of the effective date of appraisal. Given the intended use and scope of the assignment, comparables sales histories were not researched. Offerings, options and contracts as of the effective date of the appraisal The appraiser is not aware of any offerings, options or contracts in effect as of the effective date of the appraisal. Neighborhood Characteristics One-Unit Housing Trends One-Unit Housing Present Land Use % Location X Urban Suburban Rural Property Values Increasing X Stable Declining PRICE AGE One-Unit 55 % Built-Up X Over 75% 25-75% Under 25% Demand/Supply Shortage Over Supply X In Balance $(000) (yrs) 2-4 Unit 30 % Growth Rapid X Stable Slow Marketing Time X Under 3 mths 3-6 mths Over 6 mths 60 Low 0 Multi-Family 5% NEIGHBORHOOD Neighborhood Boundaries Bounded by the City of Albany boundary lines to the north, south, east and west. 2000+ High 220 Commercial 5% 250 Pred. 80 Other Vacant 5% Neighborhood Description See Attached Addendum Market Conditions (including support for the above conclusions) See Attached Addendum Dimensions 22.85' FF x 94.80' (Per Map Attached) Area 2166 Sq.Ft. Shape Rectangle View Mixed Specific Zoning Classification RT Zoning Description Townhouse Zoning Compliance X Legal Legal Nonconforming (Grandfathered Use) No Zoning Illegal (describe) Highest and best use of the subject property See Attached Addendum SITE Utilities Public Other (describe) Public Other (describe) Off-site Improvements—Type Public Private Electricity X Water X At Street Street Asphalt X Gas X At Street Sanitary Sewer X At Street Alley None FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Yes X No FEMA Flood Zone X FEMA Map # 36001C0192D FEMA Map Date 03-16-2015 Site Comments Appraiser was not provided with a copy of the deed. No visibly apparent environmental conditions were observed. It should be noted that the appraiser is not an environmental expert. Gas, water and sewer are available at the street. Current use: Residential Vacant Lot ITEM SUBJECT COMPARABLE NO. 1 COMPARABLE NO. 2 COMPARABLE NO. 3 Address 177 1st St 71 N Manning Blvd 557 2nd St 83 Orange St Albany Albany, NY 12206 Albany, NY 12206 Albany, NY 12210 Proximity to subject 1.26 miles NW 1.07 miles NW 0.46 miles SE Sales Price $ Market Value $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 8,000 Price $ / Acre 0 62,500 71,429 133,333 Data Source Inspection/Assessor MLS #202215566;DOM 32 MLS #202126305;DOM 77 MLS #202231532;DOM 27 Date of Sale and DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. MARKET DATA ANALYSIS Time Adjustment 05/25/2022 02/21/2022 03/28/2023 Location Urban Urban Urban Urban/Superior -2,000 Site/View .05 Acre/Mixed .08 Acre/Mixed 0 .07 Acre/Mixed 0 .06 Acre/Mixed 0 Topography Mostly Level Mostly Level Mostly Level Mostly Level Other Cleared Cleared Cleared Cleared Other None None None None Tax Map ID: 65.73-5-68 65.30-1-18 65.38-2-46 76.26-1-34 Sales or Financing No Concessions No Concessions No Concessions Concessions Cash 0 Cash 0 Cash 0 Net Adj. (Total) X + - $ 0 X + - $ 0 + X - $ 2,000 Indicated Value Net Adj. 0.0% Net Adj. 0.0% Net Adj. -25.0 % of Subject Gross Adj. 0.0% $ 5,000 Gross Adj. 0.0% $ 5,000 Gross Adj. 25.0 % $ 6,000 Summary of Sales Comparrison Approach See Attached Addendum. This appraisal is made "as is," X subject to the following: Items of personal property, if applicable, were not valued in this report. RECONCILIATION Based on the scope of work, assumptions, limiting conditions and appraiser's certification, my (our) opinion of the defined value of the real property that is the subject of this report is $ 5,000 as of 05/18/2023 , which is the effective date of this appraisal. Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com This form Copyright © 2005-2014 ACI, All Rights Reserved. Page 1 of 3 (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 05/2010 GPARLAND_10 05252010 Holden and Associates HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES Land Appraisal Report File No. 23-05-098 Scope of Work, Assumptions and Limiting Conditions Scope of work is defined in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as " the type and extent of research and analyses in an assignment." In short, scope of work is simply what the appraiser did and did not do during the course of the assignment. It includes, but is not limited to: the extent to which the property is identified and inspected, the type and extent of data researched, the type and extent of analyses applied to arrive at opinions or conclusions. The scope of this appraisal and ensuing discussion in this report are specific to the needs of the client, other identified intended users and to the intended use of the report. This report was prepared for the sole and exclusive use of the client and other identified intended users for the identified intended use and its use by any other parties is prohibited. The appraiser is not responsible for unauthorized use of the report. The appraiser's certification appearing in this appraisal report is subject to the following conditions and to such other specific conditions as are set forth by the appraiser in the report. All extraordinary assumptions and hypothetical conditions are stated in the report and might have affected the assignment results. 1. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for matters of a legal nature affecting the property appraised or title thereto, nor does the appraiser render any opinion as to the title, which is assumed to be good and marketable. The property is appraised as though under responsible ownership. 2. Any sketch in this report may show approximate dimensions and is included only to assist the reader in visualizing the property. The appraiser has made no survey of the property. 3. The appraiser is not required to give testimony or appear in court because of having made the appraisal with reference to the property in question, unless arrangements have been previously made thereto. 4. Neither all, nor any part of the content of this report, copy or other media thereof (including conclusions as to the property value, the identity of the appraiser, professional designations, or the firm with which the appraiser is connected), shall be used for any purposes by anyone but the client and other intended users as identified in this report, nor shall it be conveyed by anyone to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media, without the written consent of the appraiser. 5. The appraiser will not disclose the contents of this appraisal report unless required by applicable law or as specified in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 6. Information, estimates, and opinions furnished to the appraiser, and contained in the report, were obtained from sources considered reliable and believed to be true and correct. However, no responsibility for accuracy of such items furnished to the appraiser is assumed by the appraiser. 7. The appraiser assumes that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil, or structures, which would render it more or less valuable. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for such conditions, or for engineering or testing, which might be required to discover such factors. This appraisal is not an environmental assessment of the property and should not be considered as such. 8. This appraisal report should not be used to disclose the condition of the property as it relates to the presence/absence of defects. The client is invited and encouraged to employ qualified experts to inspect and address areas of concern. If negative conditions are discovered, the opinion of value may be affected. 9. Appraisals involving hypothetical conditions related to completion of new construction, repairs or alteration are based on the assumption that such completion, alteration or repairs will be competently performed. Additional Comments Related To Scope Of Work, Assumptions and Limiting Conditions Electronic signatures may be utilized in this report. USPAP and the Appraisal Standards Board state that electronically affixing a signature to a report carries the same level of authenticity and responsibility as an ink signature on a paper copy report ("the term written records includes information stored on electronic, magnetic and other media"). Any electronic signatures in this report have a security feature maintained by the individual appraiser and the supervisory appraiser. If digital photographs are included in this report, they are original digital photographs that have not been altered in any way. The scope of this assignment included a viewing of the subject property. As part of the property viewing, physical characteristics were cataloged and analyzed. Recent sales of similar, nearby properties were viewed and researched utilizing a variety of data sources that included, but were not limited to, the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), office files and public records. Any information obtained from public records (assessors, building departments, zoning offices, etc.) and other sources is assumed to be accurate. This form summarizes the process and conclusion of value for the Sales Comparison Approach, a summary of the Cost Approach and Income Approach, where deemed applicable, and a final value conclusion. The most similar sales were utilized in the Sales Comparison Approach and were adjusted to the subject for significant differences. If the proximity of the comparables exceed normal distance guidelines, the appraiser exceeded these guidelines to utilize the only available comparables, or better comparables than what has sold within the past 12 months in the subject's immediate neighborhood. The adjusted values for each of these comparables were correlated to an opinion of market value for the subject. The report was then delivered to the client, which constituted the completion of the assignment. The report is intended to comply with the reporting requirements of USPAP for an appraisal report. As such, it presents only summary discussions of the data, reasoning and analysis that were used in the appraisal process to develop the appraiser's opinion of market value but additional pertinent information may also be found in the appraiser's workfile. The intended user of the appraisal report is the client. The intended use is to evaluate the property that is the subject of this appraisal for valuation purposes, subject to the stated scope of work, purpose of the appraisal, reporting requirements of the appraisal report form, and definition of market value as defined by the Federal Financial Institutions Regulatory Agency. No additional intended users are identified by the appraiser. The appraiser is not responsible for the unauthorized use of this report. Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com This form Copyright © 2005-2014 ACI, All Rights Reserved. Page 2 of 3 (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 05/2010 GPARLAND_10 05252010 HOLDEN AND ASSOCIATES Land Appraisal Report File No. 23-05-098 Appraiser's Certification The appraiser(s) certifies that, to the best of the appraiser's knowledge and belief: 1. The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. 2. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions and are the appraiser's personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. 3. Unless otherwise stated, the appraiser has no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and has no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. 4. The appraiser has no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. 5. The appraiser's engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. 6. The appraiser's compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. 7. The appraiser's analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 8. Unless otherwise noted, the appraiser has made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. 9. Unless noted below, no one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the appraiser signing this certification. Significant real property appraisal assistance provided by: N/A Additional Certifications: Heather E. King is an SRA designated member of the Appraisal Institute. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute, which include the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives. As of the date of this report, I, Heather E. King, have completed the continuing education program for Designated Members of the Appraisal Institute. I have not performed services as an appraiser or in any other capacity regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three year period immediately preceding the acceptance of this assignment. Definition of Value: X Market Value Other Value: Source of Definition: Federal Financial Institutions Regulatory Agency Market value means the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (1) Buyer and seller are typically motivated; (2) Both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their own best interests; (3) A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (4) Payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (5) The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY APPRAISED: 177 1st St Albany, NY 12210 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE APPRAISAL: 05/18/2023 APPRAISED VALUE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY $ 5,000 APPRAISER SUPERVISORY APPRAISER Signature: Signature: Name: Heather E. King, SRA Name: State Certification # 45000045056 State Certification # or License # or License # or Other (describe): State #: State: State: New York Expiration Date of Certification or License: Expiration Date of Certification or License: 03/06/2025 Date of Signature: Date of Signature and Report: 05/24/2023 Date of Property Viewing: Date of Property Viewing: 05/18/2023 Degree of property viewing: Degree of property viewing: Did personally view Did not personally view X Did personally view Did not personally view Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com This form Copyright © 2005-2014 ACI, All Rights Reserved. Page 3 of 3 (gPAR™) General Purpose Appraisal Report 05/2010 GPARLAND_10 05252010 Holden and Associates ADDENDUM Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 The global outbreak of a "novel coronavirus" known as COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization [WHO). It is currently unknown what direct, or indirect, effect, if any, this event may have on the national economy, the local economy or the market in which the subject property is located. The reader is cautioned and reminded that the conclusions presented in this appraisal report apply only as of the effective date(s) indicated. The appraiser makes no representation as to the effect on the subject property of this event, or any event, subsequent to the effective date of the appraisal. Neighborhood Description Commercial land usage is primarily along the major routes, the location of which is not detrimental to the value or marketability of the subject property. The subject has access to all necessary supporting facilities, including schools, shopping, recreation and employment. No negative factors were observed. NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET CONDITIONS The present market is stable with demand and supply in balance. There are competing purchase alternatives offered for sale in the subject's market area of comparable appeal. Based upon an analysis of sales data, it is reasonable to assume that the exposure time for the subject would be within 3 months, if priced competitively. Exposure Time: estimated length of time that the property interest being appraised would have been offered on the market prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale at market value on the effective date of the appraisal. Definition Source: USPAP. HIGHEST AND BEST USE The concept of highest and best use is a fundamental element in the determination of value of real property, either as if vacant or as improved. Highest and best use is defined as follows: The reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or an improved property, which is physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible, and that results in the highest value. The four criteria the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum profitability. In consideration of the foregoing factors influencing development in the subject's immediate area, it is our opinion that the highest and best use of the subject site, as if vacant, would be for the development of a residential use. The ideal improvement for the subject site is as a residential use, which does function competitively in this market. COMMENTS ON SALES COMPARISON In the course of research, multiple sales were analyzed in an effort to select the most similar sales to the subject in an effort to return a credible opinion of value, as well as a basis for the single line adjustments used within the analysis. The appraiser searched vacant land sales within the general market area for the five years prior to the effective date of this report. All sales support an opinion of value of $5,000 for the subject property. Addendum Page 1 of 1 SUBJECT PROPERTY PHOTO ADDENDUM Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 FRONT VIEW OF SUBJECT PROPERTY Appraised Date: May 18, 2023 Appraised Value: $ 5,000 STREET SCENE TAX MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 FLOOD MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 AERIAL MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 LOCATION MAP Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 COMPARABLE PROPERTY PHOTO ADDENDUM Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 COMPARABLE SALE #1 71 N Manning Blvd Albany, NY 12206 Sale Date: 05/25/2022 Sale Price: $ 5,000 COMPARABLE SALE #2 557 2nd St Albany, NY 12206 Sale Date: 02/21/2022 Sale Price: $ 5,000 COMPARABLE SALE #3 83 Orange St Albany, NY 12210 Sale Date: 03/28/2023 Sale Price: $ 8,000 APPRAISER'S LICENSE Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 APPRAISER'S QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Client: Michael Lane File No.: 23-05-098 Property Address: 177 1st St Case No.: City: Albany State: NY Zip: 12210 AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, August 21, 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 9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on August 21st, 2023 at 7:00PM and will be held in advance of the potential passage of the following ordinances. This meeting will be an in-person meeting in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall and will be held on the following matters: ORDINANCE 11.32.23 , Sponsored by Council Member Clark AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 64, 67, 75, 91, 93, 97, AND 105 COLVIN AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (MU-NC), CHANGING 111 COLVIN AVENUE, 924 CENTRAL AVENUE, AND 944 CENTRAL AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH), AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY ORDINANCE 12.32.23 , Sponsored by Council Member Clark 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 ORDINANCE 18.52.23 , Sponsored by Council Member Kimbrough 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 Documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in the office of the Common Council, 24 Eagle St, Rm 206, Albany, NY 12207. Efforts will also be made to make application documents available for viewing online at: https://www.albanyny.gov/189/Albany-Common-Council This public hearing is being held pursuant to guidelines established in the Open Meetings Law and anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments (commoncouncil@albanyny.gov) or provide in-person testimony on three ordinances before the Common Council for consideration. The Public Hearing will be livestreamed to our YouTube© page: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil5666 We encourage all interested parties to submit written comments by 12 noon on August 21st, 2023. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the above stated time and location. Danielle Gillespie City Clerk Page 2 of 9 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 POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety* 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* Page 3 of 9 Local Laws Held 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 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* Page 4 of 9 Ordinances Introduced 1 Adams 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. Page 5 of 9 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 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, 67, 75, 91, 93, 97, AND 105 COLVIN AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER (MU-NC), CHANGING 111 COLVIN AVENUE, 924 CENTRAL AVENUE, AND 944 CENTRAL AVENUE FROM MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) TO MIXED-USE COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH), AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 6 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* 7 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* Page 6 of 9 Ordinances Held 8 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* 9 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* 10 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* 11 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* 12 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* 13 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* 14 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 *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* Page 7 of 9 Resolutions Introduced 1 Frederick 85.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE A CLAIM AGAINST THE PROCEEDS FROM ANY FIRE INSURANCE POLICY INSURING 451 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD UNDER SECTION 22 OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW 2 Balarin 86.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF LATINFEST 2023 3 Frederick 87.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CERTIFYING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE AND TO THE CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER OF THE ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THE LOCALLY- ADJUSTED HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS FOR SCHOOL TAX YEAR 2023-24, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE NEW YORK STATE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW 4 Flynn 88.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY DIRECTLY TO PANHANDLERS Page 8 of 9 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 & 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 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* 5 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* 6 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* 7 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* 8 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* 9 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* 10 Johnson 84.81.32R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A HOTSPOT ELIMINATION, ASSESSMENT, AND TRACKING PROGRAM *Referred to Public Safety* Page 9 of 9