AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Thursday, September 05, 2024 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 (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 1 of 11 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Thursday, September 05, 2024 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 Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 96.91.24R SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING 97.91.24R SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 AS LABOR DAY Resolutions Introduced Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 98.91.24R AUGUST 31, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND SEPTEMBER 19 AS NEW YORK’S STATEWIDE OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 99.91.24R MILTON MANUEL ARROYO AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 100.91.24R DAYONNA BOWLES AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL 101.91.24R RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DOCTOR ALICE GREEN AND THE IMPACT SHE LEFT ON THE CITY OF ALBANY (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 2 of 11 Local Laws Introduced 1 Keegan Local Law J of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III (EXECUTIVE BRANCH) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND POSITION OF COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING, AND PROSCRIBING THE DUTIES THEREOF (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 3 of 11 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 8/28/2024) Page 4 of 11 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 Farrell Local Law F of 2024 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 11 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* 12 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* (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 5 of 11 Ordinances Introduced 1 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS 2 Anane Ordinance 27.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 6 of 11 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: 2/27/2024* 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: 9/14/2023* 7 Keegan Ordinance 28.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussed: 7/31/2023* 8 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* 9 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* (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 7 of 11 10 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* 11 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* 12 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* 13 Johnson Ordinance 11.51.24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 92 ALEXANDER STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.64-2-11) TO BENJAMIN MORTON *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 14 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* 15 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* 16 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 | Discussion: 9/9/2024* 17 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* 18 Keegan Ordinance 19.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 8 of 11 19 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* 20 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* 21 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* 22 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 DETATCHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 23 Farrell Ordinance 24.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPERATION OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 24 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* (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 9 of 11 Resolutions Introduced 1 Balarin Resolution 93.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING TINA LIEBERMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION 2 Balarin Resolution 94.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION 3 Robinson Resolution 95.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NATISHA M. ALEXANDER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 4 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 96.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 5 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 97.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 AS LABOR 6 Romero *Under Consideration* Resolution 98.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AUGUST 31, 2024 AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND SEPTEMBER 19 AS NEW YORK’S STATEWIDE OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY 7 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 99.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MILTON MANUEL ARROYO AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 8 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 100.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING DAYONNA BOWLES AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART 9 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 101.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DOCTOR ALICE GREEN AND THE IMPACT SHE LEFT ON THE CITY OF ALBANY (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 10 of 11 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 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 *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/13/2024* 5 Keegan Resolution 54.53.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT 6 Robinson Resolution 77.72.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GAIL S. ELLIOT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTHERN BOULEVARD IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 7 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 *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 8 Balarin Resolution 85.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING KIRK DANIELS TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD *Referred to PEG Ad Hoc* 9 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* 10 Robinson Resolution 89.82.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* (Revised 8/28/2024) Page 11 of 11