1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. September 4, 2025 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 25 AGENDA-ACTIVE CALENDAR 0904.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. September 4, 2025 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 250904 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. September 4, 2025 | Active Legislation Documents: 250904 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 5.I. September 4, 2025 | Supporting Documentation Documents: DRAFT PILOT AGREEMENT STEAMBOAT PHASE 2.PDF 5.II. September 4, 2025 | State Environmental Quality Reviews Documents: SEQRA REVIEW - ORD. 23.81.24 FINAL.PDF SEQRA REVIEW - ORD. 68.121.24 FINAL.PDF 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Thursday, September 4, 2025 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. 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. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil 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 8/22/2025) Page 1 of 13 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Thursday, September 4, 2025 The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Ordinances Held Anane AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED 23.81.24 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT Ordinances Held Anane AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED 68.121.24 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING *As Amended* ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Ordinances Held Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION 2.41.25 AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD Resolutions Introduced Johnson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING 96.91.25R THE EXECUTION OF A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBANY, STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, AND STEAMBOAT AHA LLC Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 98.91.25R BENJAMIN MACKRELL AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 99.91.25R EDWARD BRENNAN AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 100.91.25R ALYCIA BACON AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 101.91.25R JENNIFER RICHARDSON AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 2 of 13 Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 102.91.25R MALIK DARE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 103.91.25R OMONIKE AKINYEMI AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 104.91.25R JAMES SOTTILE AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING 105.91.25R SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AS LABOR DAY Resolutions Introduced Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 106.91.25R SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY ALBANY Resolutions Introduced Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 107.91.25R AUGUST 31, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE’S RECOGNITION OF OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING 108.91.25R ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING 109.91.25R ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 3 of 13 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 8/22/2025) Page 4 of 13 9 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024* 10 Flynn Local Law G of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Robinson Local Law I of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 12 Keegan Local Law A of 2025 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 43 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 5 of 13 Ordinances Introduced 1 Conti Ordinance 19.91.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MUSIC AT SIDEWALK OR OUTDOOR CAFES 2 Conti Ordinance 20.91.25 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 FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY 3 Conti Ordinance 21.91.25 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 75 (POLICY DOCUMENTS REPOSITORY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 6 of 13 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love Ordinance 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane Ordinance 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero Ordinance 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 5 Farrell Ordinance 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 6 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN- OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussed: 5/12/2025* 7 Adams Ordinance 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 8 Adams Ordinance 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 9 Romero Ordinance 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 7 of 13 10 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 14 Flynn Ordinance 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 11/19/2024* 15 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 16 Romero Ordinance 20.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74 (“ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM”) OF CHAPTER 359 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 17 Frederick Ordinance 21.71.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO TRUCK PARKING RESTRICTIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 18 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 1/28/2025* (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 8 of 13 19 Anane *Under Consideration* Ordinance 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 10/28/2024* 20 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 21 Anane *Under Consideration* Ordinance 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 6/4/2025* 22 Conti Ordinance 1.22.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ONLY SPACES IN KNOX ALLEY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 23 Balarin *Under Consideration* Ordinance 2.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD *Passed the PEG Ad Hoc Committee | Discussed: 8/19/2025* 24 Conti Ordinance 3.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE CITY'S ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING PROVISIONS *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 7/9/2025* 25 Conti Ordinance 5.52.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OR PARKING OF CERTAIN HEAVY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF MADISON AVENUE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 26 Flynn Ordinance 8.62.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 27 Frederick Ordinance 13.81.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 46.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – FUEL STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM) BY INCREASING SUCH AUTHORIZATION TO $800,000 *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 9 of 13 28 Flynn Ordinance 14.81.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (PLUMBING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 29 Balarin Ordinance 16.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NONCONFORMITY DETERMINATION PROCESS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 30 Balarin Ordinance 17.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 31 Balarin Ordinance 18.82.25 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 10 of 13 Resolutions Introduced 1 Johnson *Under Consideration* Resolution 96.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBANY, STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, 2 Kimbrough Resolution 97.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MAGGIE MANCINELLI-CAHILL TO THE CITY OF ALBANY AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTH PEARL STREET IN HER HONOR 3 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 98.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING BENJAMIN MACKRELL AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION 4 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 99.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING EDWARD BRENNAN AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION 5 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 100.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING ALYCIA BACON AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION 6 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 101.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JENNIFER RICHARDSON AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG 7 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 102.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MALIK DARE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 8 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 103.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OMONIKE AKINYEMI AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 9 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 104.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JAMES SOTTILE AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG 10 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 105.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AS LABOR 11 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 106.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY ALBANY 12 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 107.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AUGUST 31, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE’S RECOGNITION OF OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY 13 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 108.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 11 of 13 14 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 109.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 12 of 13 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 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2024* 5 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* 6 Clarke Resolution 43.52.25R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH THROUGH 9TH AS 2025 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK 7 Balarin Resolution 59.61.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHIREY ARCHIE, JR. AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WATERVLIET AVE IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 8 Love Resolution 69.71.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A MURAL ON THE WEST HILL COMMUNITY CENTER COMMEMORATING SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY FIGURES *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 9 Johnson Resolution 72.71.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DESTINY A. GREENE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF WILBUR STREET IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 10 Love Resolution 93.81.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF VELLA “MADEAR” NELSON AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* (Revised 8/22/2025) Page 13 of 13 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ORDINANCES 19.91.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MUSIC AT SIDEWALK OR OUTDOOR CAFES 20.91.25 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 FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY 21.91.25 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 75 (POLICY DOCUMENTS REPOSITORY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RESOLUTIONS 96.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBANY, STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, AND STEAMBOAT AHA LLC 97.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MAGGIE MANCINELLI-CAHILL TO THE CITY OF ALBANY AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTH PEARL STREET IN HER HONOR 98.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING BENJAMIN MACKRELL AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION 99.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING EDWARD BRENNAN AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION 100.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING ALYCIA BACON AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION 101.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JENNIFER RICHARDSON AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG 102.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MALIK DARE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 103.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OMONIKE AKINYEMI AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 104.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JAMES SOTTILE AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG 105.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AS LABOR DAY 106.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY ALBANY 107.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AUGUST 31, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE’S RECOGNITION OF OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY 108.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION 109.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Council Member Conti introduced the following: ORDINANCE 19.91.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MUSIC AT SIDEWALK OR OUTDOOR CAFES The City of Albany, in common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection iii of Subparagraph m (Sidewalk or outdoor cafe) of Paragraph 6 (Accessory Uses) of Section 303 (Use-specific standards) of Article III (Use Regulations) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) is hereby amended to read as follows: (iii) Sidewalk or outdoor cafes shall not use music or noise amplification devices, and no music or entertainment of any type is permitted outdoors at volumes above an ambient level primarily intended to enhance the atmosphere, mood, or setting, rather than to serve as the central attraction or principal focus of the establishment's business activities. Such music or sound produced shall be at a volume that permits normal conversation among patrons and does not dominate or interrupt other primary uses of the premises. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2025 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Richard Conti, Council Member, 6th Ward Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Conti ORDINANCE 19.91.25 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MUSIC AT SIDEWALK OR OUTDOOR CAFES GENERAL PUROE OF LEGISLATION To allow background music at sidewalk or outdoor patio cafes not to exceed ambient level volumes. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW To enhance the use sidewalk or outdoor cafes. FISCAL IMPACT Negligible. Council Member Conti introduced the following: ORDINANCE 20.91.25 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 FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 359-135 (Lawful parking) of Article XIII (Parking Meters) of Chapter 359 (Vehicles and Traffic) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: § 359-135 Lawful parking. Parking shall be legal and permissible, upon the insertion of the designated coin or coins, or other applicable form of payment, at the locations designated on the streets, thoroughfares and public places in the City, for the period of time respectively indicated on such meters in metered parking spaces. The provisions of this article shall not be enforced on Saturdays or Sundays; or on New Year's Day, January 1; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January; President's Day, the third Monday in February; Memorial Day, the fourth Monday in May; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, the first Monday in September; Columbus Frances Xavier Cabrini Day (observed), the second Monday in October; Election Day, the first Tuesday in November; Veteran's Day (observed), the second Monday in November; Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November; and Christmas Day, December 25. Metered spaces may be used without charge or without depositing a coin or coins, or other form of applicable payment, in the meters at times when parking is not regulated and when the prohibition against parking is not in force. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2025 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Richard Conti, Council Member, 6th Ward Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Conti ORDINANCE 20.91.25 TITLE: 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 FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To re-designate the annual observance of Columbus Day to Frances Xavier Cabrini Day. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW As our community reconsiders how best to honor Italian-American heritage, it’s time to move beyond Columbus Day and embrace a figure whose legacy truly reflects the values of service, resilience, and inclusion: Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed the first national Columbus Day in part to acknowledge the brutal discrimination Italian immigrants faced – most notably the mass lynching of 11 Sicilian men in New Orleans in 1891, one of the largest lynchings in U.S. history. At the time, Italians were vilified as criminals, anarchists, and racial inferiors. They were denied jobs, harassed by mobs, and targeted by nativist groups. Columbus was elevated as a symbol of Italian pride and legitimacy in a country that refused to accept them. But today, we know that Columbus’s legacy is deeply contested. His association with conquest and colonial violence makes him an ill-fitting representative of a community whose American story is rooted in struggle, labor, and perseverance. Mother Cabrini, by contrast, embodies the best of Italian-American values. An immigrant herself, she founded hospitals, schools, and orphanages across the U.S. to serve the poor and marginalized. She was canonized as the first American saint and remains a powerful symbol of compassion and community-building. In 2020, Colorado replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, recognizing her as a more inclusive and humanitarian figure. Her legacy is especially relevant today, as modern immigrants face many of the same challenges Italian-Americans once did: discrimination, economic hardship, and barriers to healthcare, housing, and education. Cabrini’s life reminds us that dignity and opportunity should not be reserved for the few, but extended to all who seek a better life. This ordinance proposes follow Colorado’s lead and adopt Cabrini Day—a celebration of service over conquest, inclusion over division, and real heritage over myth. It’s time to honor the full story of Italian-American resilience and extend that compassion to today’s immigrant communities. FISCAL IMPACT Negligible. Council Member Conti introduced the following: ORDINANCE 21.91.25 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 75 (POLICY DOCUMENTS REPOSITORY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 75 (Policy Documents Repository) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby REPEALED. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2025 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Richard Conti, Council Member, 6th Ward Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Conti ORDINANCE 21.91.25 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 75 (POLICY DOCUMENTS REPOSITORY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PUROE OF LEGISLATION: To repeal in its entirety Chapter 75 of the Code of the City of Albany establishing a “police documents repository” NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW: The “Policy Documents Repository” was established in 2005 with the intent of creating within the City Clerk’s office a centralized repository of formally adopted polices and administrative rules would be compiled and available to the public. Although there was an initial effort to do so, the PDR was never implemented. Today, the concept of a centralized PDR is somewhat obsolete; this ordinance would clear it from city code. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Johnson introduced the following: RESOLUTION 96.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBANY, STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, AND STEAMBOAT AHA LLC WHEREAS, Steamboat Square Phase 2 Housing Development Fund Corporation (the “HDFC”) is a not-for-profit corporation established under Section 402 of the New York Not-For- Profit Corporation Law and Article XI of the New York Private Housing Finance Law (“PHFL”), and is controlled by or under common control with Albany Housing Authority (“AHA”); and WHEREAS, the HDFC is a “housing development fund company” as that term is defined in Section 572 of the PHFL and shall remain so during the entire term of this agreement; and WHEREAS, Steamboat AHA LLC (the “Company”) is a New York limited liability company controlled by or under common control with the AHA or an affiliate of AHA; and WHEREAS, the Company’s and the HDFC’s plan for the use of the Property consists of the redevelopment of nine (9) buildings that will contain three hundred forty-three (343) low- income residential rental units (the “Project”), and the Project constitutes a “housing project” as that term is defined in Section 572 of the PHFL (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project is located at 186-198 Green Street, 200 Green Street, 202-214 Green Street, 189-205 Green Street, 207-221 Green Street, 220 Green Street, 223-237 Green Street, 230 Green Street, 58-66 Plum Street, 34 Cherry Street, 36 Cherry Street, 38 Cherry Street, 40 Cherry Street, 132 Dongan Avenue and 21 Bassett Street in the City of Albany, Albany County, State of New York; and WHEREAS, the HDFC will be the leasehold owner of the Property, as nominee of the Company; WHEREAS, pursuant to PHFL § 577(1) , the local legislative body of a municipality may exempt a project of a housing development fund company from local and municipal taxes, including school taxes, other than assessments for local improvements, to the extent of all or a part of the value of the property included in the completed project for a period of up to forty (40) years; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Property and the Project shall be exempt from real property taxes to the extent permitted by PHFL § 577(1) for a period of thirty (30) years, including city, county and school taxes, other than assessments for local improvements, and that the Mayor of the City of Albany is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and enter into a PILOT agreement with the HDFC and the Company in a form approved by the Corporation Counsel, together with such other and further forms, documents and agreements necessary to amend, supplement or effectuate the same. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson RESOLUTION 96.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBANY, STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, AND STEAMBOAT AHA LLC GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION By this resolution, the Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into and execute a PILOT Agreement with Steamboat Square Phase 2 Housing Development Fund Corporation and Steamboat AHA LLC (the “PILOT”), part of a project to rehabilitate 343 units of low-income housing located at 186-198 Green Street, 200 Green Street, 202-214 Green Street, 189-205 Green Street, 207-221 Green Street, 220 Green Street, 223-237 Green Street, 230 Green Street, 58-66 Plum Street, 34 Cherry Street, 36 Cherry Street, 38 Cherry Street, 40 Cherry Street, 132 Dongan Avenue and 21 Bassett Street (the “Property”). The PILOT agreement would exempt these properties from city, county, and school district taxes for a period of 30 years, in exchange for which the HDFC and Company will pay an amount based on the rent collected from the properties. A draft of the PILOT agreement is included herewith. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law, the Common Council must authorize any PILOT agreements granted under that section. The Council does so by resolution. FISCAL IMPACT Each of the properties which make up the project are currently exempt from property taxes. By placing them under this PILOT agreement, they will begin to generate some income for the City. Council Member Kimbrough, on behalf of the Mayor, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 97.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MAGGIE MANCINELLI-CAHILL TO THE CITY OF ALBANY AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTH PEARL STREET IN HER HONOR WHEREAS, after 30 years, Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill is stepping down from her role as the Producing Artistic Director of Capital Repertory Theatre, the region’s only professional theatre company; and WHEREAS, during that time Maggie has brought to “theREP” incredible artistic achievement, unprecedented collaboration, a state-of-the-art new facility and helped launch scores of careers in the arts; and WHEREAS, Maggie has directed over 100 productions, 66 of which were at theREP, including the world premiere of Albany author William Kennedy’s Grand View and now, for her final production at theREP, Once; and WHEREAS, Maggie has authored and co-authored a number of plays for theREP’s “On the Go” touring productions for young audiences, many of which, including They Built America: The Workers of the Erie Canal, Friend of a Friend: African American Heroes of the Underground Railroad in the Capital Region, and Henry H: The Perplexing Case of Henry Hudson, have a basis in local history; and WHEREAS, prior to her three-decade tenure at theREP, Maggie received an MFA from Columbia University and served as Producing Director of Urban Stages in NYC, Artistic Director for Theatre Under Glass in Denver, and worked on the staffs of the Womens’ Project and Ensemble Studio in New York City; and WHEREAS, Maggie has also taught acting at the National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center and master acting seminars for the Capital Region Center for the Arts; and WHEREAS, Maggie has served on the Boards of the HB Studio, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau and is a Member of the Forum for Executive Women (Capital Region Chapter) and Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York City; and WHEREAS, Maggie has been honored by the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber’s Women’s Business Council as one of the 100 Women of Excellence, was awarded the “Distinguished Leadership Award,” by the Chamber’s National Association for Community Leadership and is a recipient of the Norman S. Rice Award for Excellence in Arts, Culture and Education; and WHEREAS, Maggie has mentored, inspired, impacted, and taught hundreds of artists, both professional and amateur, here in the Capital Region and across the country; and WHEREAS, after four decades in a leased space, Maggie helped to secure for theREP a theater of its own the the $15 million transformation of a former bakery and warehouse at 251 North Pearl Street, which opened in 2021; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany recognizes and honors the immense positive impact that Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill has had, over the course of her thirty-year career, on Capital Repertory Theatre and the arts in the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby renames the portion of North Pearl Street between Colonie Street and Livingston Avenue – in front of theREP – in Maggie’s honor, and directs the production of two street signs reading “Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill Way,” to be placed at each corner of the block. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough o/b/o the Mayor RESOLUTION 97.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MAGGIE MANCINELLI-CAHILL TO THE CITY OF ALBANY AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTH PEARL STREET IN HER HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution honors the contributions of Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, retiring Artistic Director of the Capital Repertory Theatre, by renaming the portion of North Pearl Street in front of the theater in her honor. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to Code § 323-63.2(B), honorary street renamings “shall be effectuated through the adoption of a resolution of the Common Council. Since Ms. Mancinelli-Cahill is a living person, the Council must, per Code § 323-63.2(A)(2), pass the resolution by unanimous consent. FISCAL IMPACT None. MAP OF PROPOSED HNORARY STREET SIGNS Application Form Proposed New Street Names and Revisions to Existing Street Names City of Albany Department of General Services One Conners Boulevard, Albany, New York 12204-2514, Telephone (518) 434-5670 Instructions: This application must be completed in full, either typed or printed, and submitted to the Division of Engineering – Department of General Services. Complete one (1) form for each proposed street name. Include additional sheets as necessary. 1. Applicant’s Name: Mayor Kathy Sheehan Address: 24 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207 2. Proposed Street Name (check applicable box and fill in associated information) ❑ New Street List the Nearest Connecting Street______________________________ List the Proposed Street Name Selections in Order of Priority: 1. ____________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________ ❑ Existing Street Existing Street Name __________________________________________ List the Proposed Street Name Selections in Order of Priority: 1. ____________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________ Reason for proposed change: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ❑ Honorary Street Proposed Honorary Name to be placed under Existing Street Name ___Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill Way_________________________________ Location(s) of Honorary Existing Sign(s) Proposed: Existing Street Name ___North Pearl Street____________________ From _____Livingston Avenue__________________________ To _______Colonie Street____________________________ Number of Honorary Sign(s) Proposed _______4______________ Reason for proposed name: Maggie is retiring as Producing Artistic Director of the CapREP Theatre and the sign would be unveiled at a retirement gathering in her honor on September 17, 2025. Applicant’s Signature __/s/ Kathy Sheehan _______ Date: _______August 21, 2025____ Council Member Balarin, on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 98.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING BENJAMIN MACKRELL AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42-362 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint members of the Commission on Human Rights; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Benjamin MacKrell is hereby appointed as a member of the Active Transportation Planning Commission for a term expiring September 30, 2027; and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 7, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee RESOLUTION 98.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING BENJAMIN MACKRELL AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Benjamin MacKrell to the Active Transportation Planning Commission for a term expiring September 30, 2027. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Council is required to appoint three members to the Active Transportation Planning Commission. In order to effectuate staggered terms of membership, one member shall serve a term of one year, one shall serve a term of two years, and one shall serve a term of three years. Council appointments require approval via resolution. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 99.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING EDWARD BRENNAN AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42-362 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint members of the Commission on Human Rights; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Edward Brennan is hereby appointed as a member of the Active Transportation Planning Commission for a term expiring September 30, 2028; and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 7, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee RESOLUTION 99.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING EDWARD BRENNAN AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Edward Brennan to the Active Transportation Planning Commission for a term expiring September 30, 2028. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Council is required to appoint three members to the Active Transportation Planning Commission. In order to effectuate staggered terms of membership, one member shall serve a term of one year, one shall serve a term of two years, and one shall serve a term of three years. Council appointments require approval via resolution. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 100.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING ALΫCIA BACON AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42-362 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint members of the Commission on Human Rights; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Alÿcia Bacon is hereby appointed as a member of the Active Transportation Planning Commission for a term expiring September 30, 2026; and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 7, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee RESOLUTION 100.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING ALΫCIA BACON AS A MEMBER OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMISSION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Alÿcia Bacon to the Active Transportation Planning Commission for a term expiring September 30, 2026. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Council is required to appoint three members to the Active Transportation Planning Commission. In order to effectuate staggered terms of membership, one member shall serve a term of one year, one shall serve a term of two years, and one shall serve a term of three years. Council appointments require approval via resolution. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Anane on behalf of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Family Services introduced the following: Resolution Number 101.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JENNIFER RICHARDSON AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 74.111.23, the Common Council shall appoint seven members to the Task Force on the Municipal Flag; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Jennifer Richardson is hereby appointed as a member of the Task Force on the Municipal Flag; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 8, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Anane o/b/o the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Family Services RESOLUTION 101.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JENNFER RICHARDSON AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Jennifer Richardson to the Task Force on the Municipal Flag. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Council is required to appoint seven members to the Task Force on the Municipal Flag. Council appointments require approval via resolution. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Hoey, on the behalf of the Committee on Public Safety introduced the following: Resolution Number 102.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MALIK DARE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42-334 of Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint five of the members of the Board; and WHEREAS, the term of such Board members shall be for three years; and WHEREAS, Veneilya Harden is currently serving as a holdover member as her term concluded on October 26, 2024 and she is ineligible for reappointment; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Malik Dare is hereby appointed by the Albany Common Council as a member of the Community Police Review Board to fulfill the remainder of the term Veneilya Harden has been serving, expiring October 26, 2027; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 14, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey o/b/o Public Safety RESOLUTION 102.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MALIK DARE AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Malik Dare to the CPRB as a Common Council appointee. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This replaces a holdover member on the CPRB who is currently ineligible for reappointment. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Ad-Hoc Committee on PEG Access, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 103.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OMONIKE AKINYEMI AS A MEMBER OF 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; and WHEREAS, the term of such Board members shall be for three years; and WHEREAS, this appointment finishes the term for an existing vacancy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby appoints Omonike Akinyemi to the PEGAOB for a term ending July 1, 2026. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 20, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Ad-Hoc Committee on PEG Access RESOLUTION 103.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING OMONIKE AKINYEMI AS A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Omonike Akinyemi to the Public, Education, and Government Access Oversight Board (PEG Access). NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This will fill the currently vacant seat on the PEG board, allowing them to continue their operations. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Anane on behalf of the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Family Services introduced the following: Resolution Number 104.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JAMES SOTTILE AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 74.111.23, the Common Council shall appoint seven members to the Task Force on the Municipal Flag; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that James Sottile is hereby appointed as a member of the Task Force on the Municipal Flag; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 12, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Anane o/b/o the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Family Services RESOLUTION 104.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JAMES SOTTILE AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint James Sottile to the Task Force on the Municipal Flag. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Council is required to appoint seven members to the Task Force on the Municipal Flag. Council appointments require approval via resolution. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Adams, Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson, and Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 105.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AS LABOR DAY WHEREAS, the American working class, having experienced the drudgery of day-to-day labor and reeling from the Industrial Revolution’s effects on the mind and body, sought a day for rest from the shop floors and festivities with likeminded laborers around September; and WHEREAS, the initial founding of the holiday is in dispute, with both Peter J. McGuire and Matthew Maguire sharing the claim to fame, but what is not in dispute is the role of their unions and participating labor in promoting and celebrating the holiday; and WHEREAS, the Central Labor Union organized a Labor Day celebration and parade on September 5, 1882 and proceeded to organize similar festivities the following year; and WHEREAS, thirty states had established Labor Day as a holiday by 1894 and Congress would follow shortly, establishing a federal Labor Day for the first Monday of September; and WHEREAS, Labor Day on the national level applied solely to federal workers and it was through concerted union efforts to establish Labor Day as a wider holiday through one-day strikes and other action that it grew to cover broader employment; and WHEREAS, Labor Day now not only honors those past struggles, but acknowledges the present endeavors of workers across diverse sectors – from education to healthcare, construction to technology, and a wide variety of fields in between; and WHEREAS, those present endeavors are exemplified by the City of Albany boasting the highest overall share of union-represented workers in the country and a higher-than-the-national- average share of private sector unionization with great potential to grow; and WHEREAS, this diverse workforce in the City of Albany, through their hard work, dedication, and perseverance across all forms of employment, embodies the American spirit and ensures the provision of a fair day’s wage for a fair day’s work; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany remains committed to efforts by workers in the City to share in the rich history of Labor Day by connecting with their fellow workers, considering unionization, and finding time to rest to recover from their workdays; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany celebrates September 1, 2025 as Labor Day. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Members Adams, Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson, and Zamer RESOLUTION 105.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AS LABOR DAY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize the importance of the City of Albany workforce and celebrate it in relation to Labor Day. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 106.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY ALBANY WHEREAS, every year, thousands of individuals, across all walks of life, are tragically affected by suicide, an issue of paramount public health concern; and WHEREAS, the community of Albany, New York, is not immune to the profound and devastating impacts of suicide, which touches the lives of our neighbors, friends, families, and colleagues; and WHEREAS, the observance of Suicide Awareness Month provides an opportunity for our community to come together, share resources, stories, and experiences, to destigmatize conversations around the issue, and to promote understanding, compassion, and support for those affected by suicide, both personally and through the suicide of a friend or loved one; and WHEREAS, it is crucial that we actively work towards a community where individuals feel safe seeking help, where they know they are not alone, and where mental health is valued as much as physical health; and WHEREAS, Albany's mental health professionals, educators, public service personnel, and countless community organizations and advocates work tirelessly to provide support, counseling, intervention, and outreach to those in crisis and to their loved ones; and WHEREAS, by promoting awareness and providing education about warning signs, risk factors, and resources available, we can empower our community to take action, potentially saving lives and making a difference; and WHEREAS, it is not always obvious who is and is not in pain and in need of help; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Albany recognizes September as Suicide Awareness Month in the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all residents are encouraged to learn more about the significance of this issue, to reach out to those in need, to offer a listening ear, to support local initiatives and organizations dedicated to suicide prevention, and to remember and honor the lives lost to suicide. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 SPONSOR Council Member Kimbrough RESOLUTION 106.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize September as Suicide Awareness Month. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Frederick introduced the following: RESOLUTION 107.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AUGUST 31, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE’S RECOGNITION OF OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY WHEREAS, every year, countless lives are lost to drug overdoses, a tragedy that impacts families, friends, and communities both locally and globally; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany acknowledges the profound heartbreak and despair caused by drug-related harms and the importance of remembering those who have lost their lives or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose; and WHEREAS, recognizing and raising awareness about the global problem of drug overdose and the preventable nature of many such incidents can foster change, reduce the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, and create a supportive environment for those affected; and WHEREAS, August 31st is globally recognized as "International Overdose Awareness Day", a day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and advocating for evidence-based interventions that can save lives; and WHEREAS, September 10, 2025 will be the fifth annual recognition of New York State’s Overdose Awareness Day, which virtually honors the lives of individuals lost to overdose and recognizes people, providers and programs working to reduce stigma and overdose in New York State; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany believes in the importance of community-based efforts, harm reduction strategies, and continuous education to reduce the incidence of drug overdoses; and WHEREAS, it is essential to foster an atmosphere of support for those currently struggling with substance abuse, as well as their loved ones, by promoting resources and services available within our community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors those we have lost to overdose and extends its deepest sympathies to families and friends who have experienced such a loss, while reaffirming its commitment to working collectively to prevent further tragedies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council encourages all Albany residents, businesses, and community organizations to participate in and support activities that raise overdose awareness and education. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick RESOLUTION 107.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AUGUST 31, 2025 AS INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE’S RECOGNITION OF OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize the International and Statewide Overdose Awareness Day and the supporting virtual event held by New York State. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION 108.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, on August 5, 2024, Council Member Anane introduced Ordinance 23.81.24, which would add single-, two-, and three-unit detached dwellings as permitted uses in the MU-CI zoning district; and WHEREAS, on July 21, 2025, by Resolution 86.72.25R the Common Council declared its intent to act as lead agency for the State Environmental Quality Review of Ordinance 23.81.24 and declaring it a Type I Action; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that although the said Action is subject to review by the County Planning Board, it is not subject to approval from other involved agencies under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form, prepared by the Department of Planning and Development and the Office of the Common Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for this Action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, having reviewed the above-referenced Full Environmental Assessment Forms, the Common Council determines that the addition of single-, two-, and three-unit detached dwellings as permitted uses in the MU-CI zoning district will not have a negative impact on the environment. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 22, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION 108.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of the consideration of whether to add single-, two-, and three-unit detached dwellings as permitted uses in the MU-CI zoning district, the potential environmental impacts of permitting such dwellings must be considered in the context of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). The counsel has undertaken a review of the potential environmental impacts of the addition of single-, two-, and three-unit detached dwellings as permitted uses in the MU-CI zoning district. This resolution formally makes a declaration that there will not be a significant environmental impact. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution formally expresses the Council’s determinations that 1) the Council is the lead agency for the SEQRA review of this action, and 2) that the action will not have a negative impact on the environment, as required under state law. FISCAL IMPACT This resolution will have no fiscal impact. Council Member Anane introduced the following: RESOLUTION 109.91.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, on December 2nd, 2024, Council Member Anane introduced Ordinance 68.121.24, which would permit accessory dwelling units; and WHEREAS, on July 21st, 2025, by Resolution 87.72.25R the Common Council declared its intent to Act as the Lead Agency for the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) review of Ordinance 68.121.24 and declaring it a Type I Action; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that although the said Action is subject to review by the County Planning Board, it is not subject to approval from other involved agencies under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form, prepared by the Department of Planning and Development and the Office of the Common Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for this Action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, having reviewed the above-referenced Full Environmental Assessment Forms, the Common Council determines that the permitting of accessory dwelling units will not have a negative impact on the environment. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 22, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION 108.91.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AND ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of the consideration of whether to permit accessory dwelling units, the potential environmental impacts of permitting such dwellings must be considered in the context of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). The counsel has undertaken a review of the potential environmental impacts of permitting accessory dwelling units. This resolution formally makes a declaration that there will not be a significant environmental impact. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution formally expresses the Council’s determinations that 1) the Council is the lead agency for the SEQRA review of this action, and 2) that the action will not have a negative impact on the environment, as required under state law. FISCAL IMPACT This resolution will have no fiscal impact. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ORDINANCES 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE- , TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS 2.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Anane introduced the following: ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 375-302 (Permitted Use Table) of Article III (Use Regulations) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: Table 375.302.1 Permitted Use Table P=Permitted Use | C=Conditional Use | A=Accessory Use | T=Temporary Use Use-Specific Special Residential Mixed-Use Standard in Article Purpose III Zoning District MU-FW MU-FM MU-NC MU-CU MU-CH MU-NE MU-FC MU-DT MU-FS MU-CI R-1M R-1L R-M R-V R-T R-2 LC I-1 I-2 LAND USE CATEGORY RESIDENTIAL USES Household Living Dwelling, single-unit P P P P[12] P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(i) detached Dwelling, two- P C[2] P P[12] P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(ii) unit detached Dwelling, three- P P P P[12] P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(iii) unit detached Dwelling, C[2] C P[12] P P P P P P P P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(iv) townhouse Dwelling, live- C[2] C[2] C[2] C C P P P P P P P P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(v) work Dwelling, multi- C[2] C[2][3] C[2][3] P P P P P P P P P P P C § 375-303(2)(a)(vi) unit Rooming house C C C C C C C § 375-303(2)(a)(vii) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF JULY, 2024 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 25, 2024 Sponsor: Anane ORDINANCE 23.81.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The USDO currently does not allow single-, two- and three-unit detached dwellings as a permitted use in the MU-CI (Mixed-Use Campus/Institutional) zoning district. This legislation will add these uses to those already permitted within the district, allowing buildings previously constructed as single-, two- and three-unit detached dwellings to be re-occupied as such or new such uses to be constructed, as appropriate. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW Upon review of potential reuse allowances for the former College of Saint Rose property, zoned MU-CI, it was identified that certain desirable land uses were not permitted. The college property contains numerous buildings that were originally constructed as single-, two- or three-unit dwellings. In order for these dwellings to be marketed and re-occupied for these purposes, the properties in question will need to be rezoned or the uses added to the permitted use allowances for the MU-CI zoning district. The latter approach is the more prudent approach that allows the most flexible reuse of the former college-owned properties. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matters in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material Council Members Anane, Adams, Johnson, Keegan, Love, and Robinson introduced the following: ORDINANCE 68.121.24 (Pending Amendment 6/16/25) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 375-302 (Permitted Use Table) of Article III (Use Regulation) 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 375.302.1 Permitted Use Table P=Permitted Use | C=Conditional Use | A=Accessory Use | T=Temporary Use Use-Specific Special Residential Mixed-Use Standard in Article Purpose III Zoning District MU-FW MU-FM MU-NC MU-CU MU-CH MU-NE MU-FC MU-DT MU-FS MU-CI R-1M R-1L R-M R-V R-T R-2 LC I-1 I-2 LAND USE CATEGORY ACCESSORY USES Accessory A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A § 375-303(6)(a) dwelling unit Section 2. Paragraph (a) (Accessory Dwelling Unit) of Subsection (6) (Accessory Uses) of Section 375-303 (Use-specific standards) of Article III (Use Regulation) 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: (a) Accessory dwelling unit. No accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed until stated otherwise. (i) This use shall be accessory to a single-unit dwelling. (ii) The property owner shall occupy either the primary or the accessory dwelling unit as their primary residence and certify such occupancy biennially with the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance. Matters in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material (iii) On lots containing an accessory dwelling unit, neither the primary nor accessory dwelling unit may be made available for rent by guests for less than thirty consecutive days where the unit is offered for tourist or transient use. (iv) No more than two dwelling structures, including structures containing an accessory dwelling unit, may be permitted on a single lot. (v) For the purpose of providing adequate fire protection access, the distance from the nearest street frontage to the center of the rear wall of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 150 feet of travel distance. (vi) An accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 800 square feet of gross floor area. (vii) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear yard. (viii) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the height of the principal dwelling structure or 24 feet, whichever is less. (ix) An attached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same setback, height and impervious lot coverage regulations as the primary structure. (x) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same setback regulations as accessory structures. (xi) An accessory dwelling unit, whether detached or attached to a primary dwelling structure, may be directly accessed from an alley, but shall not be accessed via a driveway separate from that serving the primary dwelling structure. (xii) When an accessory dwelling unit is attached to a principal dwelling structure, only one entrance structure may face the front lot line. (xiii) An existing accessory structure whose height, setbacks, or impervious lot coverage do not meet the requirements of a dwelling in its zoning district, may be converted into an accessory dwelling unit, but the structure may not be altered in any way that increases the noncompliance. (xiv) Mobile homes, trailers, or other wheeled and transportable structures may not be used as an accessory dwelling unit. Matters in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 16TH DAY OF JUNE, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matters in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 21, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Anane ORDINANCE 68.121.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance seeks to increase permit Accessory Dwelling Units in Zoning Districts NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW In order to effect a change to the USDO, an ordinance would be required alongside all requisite reviews and public hearings. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 2.41.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection (A) of section 42-376 (Membership; term; compensation; vacancies; quorum.) of Part 38 (Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: A. The PEGAOB shall be composed of 11 voting members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council and three of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor; however, one such Mayoral appointee shall be subject to the restrictions described below. The term of each member shall be three years; provided, however, that of the initial members, two appointed by the Common Council shall serve for a one-year term; one appointed by the Common Council and one appointed by the Mayor shall serve for a two-year term; and one appointed by the Common Council and one appointed by the Mayor shall serve for a three- year term. The remaining members of the Board shall be composed of the following: one representative from the Albany City School District; one representative from the College of St. Rose State University of New York at Albany; one representative from the Albany Community Development Agency; one representative from the Albany Public Library District; and one current or former member of the local radio or television broadcast community who shall be appointed by the Mayor upon consultation with the PEGAOB Chairperson. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 20, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development and Land Use ORDINANCE 2.41.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To update the composition of the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW With the closure of the College of Saint Rose, the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board lost a voting member of the body, affecting the board's ability to have a consistent quorum for regular meetings. Recognizing the importance of stakeholder positions on the board, this ordinance exchanges the College of Saint Rose with the University at Albany, another local higher education institution with significant media presence that has indicated its willingness to participate as part of the board. As the board has been without this stakeholder member for a year, passage of the ordinance is requested as soon as is practicable. FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact is expected; members do not receive stipends and personnel costs remain the same. AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBANY and STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION and STEAMBOAT AHA LLC THIS AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (“Agreement”) for payment in lieu of taxes, dated as of this ____ day of ________, 2025, by and between the CITY OF ALBANY, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and having its principal office located at City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, New York 12207 (the “City”), STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION, a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and having its principal office at 200 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12202 (the “HDFC”) and STEAMBOAT AHA LLC, a New York limited liability company having its principal office at 200 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12202 (the “Company”). The City, the HDFC and the Company are each referred to individually herein as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. WHEREAS, the Albany Housing Authority (“AHA”) is the fee title owner of 186-198 Green Street, 200 Green Street, 202-214 Green Street, 189-205 Green Street, 207-221 Green Street, 220 Green Street, 223-237 Green Street, 230 Green Street, 58-66 Plum Street, 34 Cherry Street, 36 Cherry Street, 38 Cherry Street, 40 Cherry Street, 132 Dongan Avenue and 21 Bassett Street, City and County of Albany, State of New York, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (collectively, the “Property”), which Property shall be leased to the HDFC as the leasehold title owner and the Company as the beneficial and equitable owner, collectively as tenant, pursuant to a certain ground lease to be entered into by and among AHA, the HDFC and the Company (the “Ground Lease”); and WHEREAS, the HDFC is a corporation established pursuant to Section 402 of the Not- For-Profit Corporation Law and Article XI of the Private Housing Finance Law (“PHFL”), and is controlled by or under the common control with AHA; and WHEREAS the HDFC and the Company have each been formed for the purpose of providing residential rental accommodations for “persons and families of low income”, as that term is defined in the PHFL; and WHEREAS, the Company’s and the HDFC’s plan for the use of the Property consists of the redevelopment of nine (9) buildings that will contain three hundred forty-three (343) low- income residential rental units located at the Property (the “Project”), and the Project constitutes a “housing project” as that term is defined in Section 572 of the PHFL; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the HDFC will be the leasehold owner of the Property, as nominee of the Company, and the Company will be the beneficial and equitable leasehold owner of the Property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to PHFL Section 577, the local legislative body of a municipality may exempt the real property of a housing project of a housing development fund company from local and municipal taxes, including school taxes, other than assessments for local improvements, to the extent of all or a part of the value of the property included in the completed project; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany, by resolution adopted [__________], approved and authorized the execution of this Agreement, NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: 1. Pursuant to Section 577 of the PHFL, the City hereby exempts from all municipal taxes and school taxes one hundred percent (100%) of the value of the Property described in Schedule “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof and any improvements now or hereafter constructed thereon. 2. This tax exemption will operate for a period of thirty (30) years from the date of the HDFC’s acquisition of a leasehold interest in said Property as nominee of the Company, however, if at any point the HDFC is not a certified HDFC or the Property stops providing housing to low income tenants, this Agreement shall cease and become void. This Agreement shall not limit or restrict the Company’s or the HDFC’s right to apply for or obtain any other tax exemption to which it might be entitled upon the expiration of this Agreement. 3. So long as the exemption hereunder continues, the Company will pay to the City, in lieu of taxes, for distribution among the City School District of Albany, the County of Albany and the City as follows: (a) Amount: One percent (1%) of the aggregate collected annual tenant paid rents generated by the Property less the aggregate amount of the annual debt service payments. (b) Payable: Three and a half months after the Company’s fiscal year end, in an amount calculated pursuant to subparagraph (a) above for the prior calendar year, commencing in [202___], directly to the Treasurer of the of the City of Albany for disbursement among all taxing Jurisdictions. (c) Disclosure: The Company shall provide to the City, along with each payment, an annual statement of tenant paid income and Project expenses verified by the manager of the managing member of the Company, or such other person as may be authorized by the Company to verify said statement. (d) Filing: The HDFC on or before March 1 st of each such year that this Agreement is in effect, shall file with the City Commissioner of Assessment a statement that it remains a housing development fund company pursuant to Article 11 of PHFL and is so approved by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (NYSDHCR). 4. This Agreement specifically excludes any assessment for local improvement and any special assessment that may be levied against the Property. The Company agrees to pay any such assessments for local improvement and special assessments in addition to the payments described in paragraph “3” above. 5. The failure to make the required payment will be treated as failure to make payment of taxes and will be governed by the same provisions of law as apply to the failure to make payment of taxes. 6. The tax exemption provided by this Agreement will continue for the term described above provided that (a) the Property continues to be used as housing facilities for persons and families of low income and that (b) the HDFC, the Company and their successors and assigns operate the Property in conformance with Article XI of the PHFL. 7. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the City shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Company and HDFC and residents of the Project public services and facilities of the same character and to the same extent as are furnished from time to time without cost or charge to other dwellings and inhabitants in the City. In furtherance thereof, the City agrees that the terms and provisions of Sections 5, 6 and 7 of a certain Consolidated Cooperation Agreement dated March 27, 1967 (the “Cooperation Agreement”) between the City and the Albany Housing Authority (“AHA”) shall apply to the Project and are hereby incorporated herein by reference to such Cooperation Agreement. 8. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given when delivered to the applicable address stated above (or such other address as the Party to whom notice is given shall have specified to the Party giving notice) by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or by such other means as shall provide the sender with documentary evidence of such delivery. The City hereby agrees to copy the Project lenders below on any and all notices of default given by the City to the HDFC and/or the Company under the terms of this Agreement, which copies shall be sent to the following addresses (or such other address(es) as any Project lender shall designate in accordance with this paragraph 8): [Lender Name] [__________________] [__________________] [__________________] [Lender Name] [__________________] [__________________] [__________________] 9. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the City, the HDFC, the Company, their lenders and their respective successors and assigns, including the successors in interest of the HDFC and the Company. 10. If any provision of this Agreement or its application is held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. 11. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all the signing parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute the same instrument. 12. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties relating to payments in lieu of taxes with respect to the above-described Property and supersedes all prior contracts, agreements, whether oral or written, with respect thereto. Remainder of Page Left Intentionally Blank IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City, the HDFC and the Company have caused this Agreement to be executed in their respective names by their duly authorized representatives, all as of the date above written. DATED: _________ ___, 2025 CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK By:_________________________________ Katherine M. Sheehan, Mayor DATED: _______ ___, 2025 STEAMBOAT SQUARE PHASE 2 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION BY:________________________________ [NAME, TITLE] DATED: ______ ___, 2025 STEAMBOAT AHA LLC By: Steamboat Square Phase 2 Manager, LLC, Managing Member By: AHA Development Corporation, its Manager By: ________________________________ [NAME, TITLE] EXHIBIT A Property State Environmental Quality Review Ordinance 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT Albany Common Council 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518-434-5087 Email: commoncouncil@albanyny.gov Council Member Anane introduced the following: ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 375-302 (Permitted Use Table) of Article III (Use Regulations) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: Table 375.302.1 Permitted Use Table P=Permitted Use | C=Conditional Use | A=Accessory Use | T=Temporary Use Use-Specific Special Residential Mixed-Use Standard in Article Purpose III Zoning District MU-FW MU-FM MU-NC MU-CU MU-CH MU-NE MU-FC MU-DT MU-FS MU-CI R-1M R-1L R-M R-V R-T R-2 LC I-1 I-2 LAND USE CATEGORY RESIDENTIAL USES Household Living Dwelling, single-unit P P P P[12] P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(i) detached Dwelling, two- P C[2] P P[12] P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(ii) unit detached Dwelling, three- P P P P[12] P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(iii) unit detached Dwelling, C[2] C P[12] P P P P P P P P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(iv) townhouse Dwelling, live- C[2] C[2] C[2] C C P P P P P P P P P P P P § 375-303(2)(a)(v) work Dwelling, multi- C[2] C[2][3] C[2][3] P P P P P P P P P P P C § 375-303(2)(a)(vi) unit Rooming house C C C C C C C § 375-303(2)(a)(vii) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF JULY, 2024 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 25, 2024 Sponsor: Anane ORDINANCE 23.81.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The USDO currently does not allow single-, two- and three-unit detached dwellings as a permitted use in the MU- CI (Mixed-Use Campus/Institutional) zoning district. This legislation will add these uses to those already permitted within the district, allowing buildings previously constructed as single-, two- and three-unit detached dwellings to be re-occupied as such or new such uses to be constructed, as appropriate. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW Upon review of potential reuse allowances for the former College of Saint Rose property, zoned MU-CI, it was identified that certain desirable land uses were not permitted. The college property contains numerous buildings that were originally constructed as single-, two- or three-unit dwellings. In order for these dwellings to be marketed and re-occupied for these purposes, the properties in question will need to be rezoned or the uses added to the permitted use allowances for the MU-CI zoning district. The latter approach is the more prudent approach that allows the most flexible reuse of the former college-owned properties. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMITTEE MINUTES Alfredo Balarin, Chair Meeting called by: Alfredo Balarin, Chair | Date: October 28, 2024 | Time: 5:30 pm Committee Members Present: Balarin, Chair ☒ | Adams ☒ | Zamer ☒ | Hoey ☒ | Clarke ☒ Council Members Present: Anane and Keegan City Personnel Present: Brad Glass (Director of Planning), Avi Epstein (Principal Planner), Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Jake Eisland (Research Counsel), Jason R. Thomas (Assistant Corporation Counsel), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director) Minutes Agenda Item(s): • RESOLUTION 93.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING TINA LIEBERMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION • RESOLUTION 94.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION • 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 • ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-UNIT DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT • RESOLUTION 102.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECTUION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC Public Comment: • Keith Irish, 461 Ontario St, Albany, NY – Cable Franchise Agreement Discussion: • Council Member Balarin discussed the agenda • Legislative Director Jimenez went over roll call • Council Member Balarin introduced Resolution 93.91.24R Director Jimenez read Sustainability Board appointee Tina Lieberman’s statement on her reappointment. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. • Council Member Balarin asked for questions regarding the appointee’s appointment to the Sustainability Board. • Council Member Balarin requested a motion to move Resolution 93.91.24R forward; Council Member Zamer moved to pass the resolution out of committee with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Council Member Clarke and unanimously confirmed by the committee. • Council Member Balarin introduced Resolution 94.91.24R. Sustainability Board Appointee Gabriella Cebada Mora joined the committee and provided a statement on her reappointment. • Council Member Adams asked Appointee Cebada Mora about her background in sustainability; Appointee Cebada Mora responded. • Council Member Adams asked Appointee Cebada Mora about how the Common Council could better support the Sustainability Board’s work. Appointee Cebada Mora discussed the importance of collaboration with city offices and particular sustainability issues. • Council Member Balarin thanked Appointee Cebada Mora for her work with the Sustainability Board and asked for further questions. • Council Member Anane thanked Appointee Cebada Mora for her work and discussed his support for promoting the Sustainability Board. • Council Member Balarin thanked Appointee Cebada Mora for her work and for her patience during the reappointment process. • Appointee Cebada Mora thanked the committee. • Council Member Balarin requested a motion to move Resolution 94.91.24R forward; Council Member Hoey moved to pass the resolution out of committee with a favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Council Member Adams and unanimously confirmed by the committee. • Council Member Balarin moved to discuss Ordinance 27.91.24 at the end of the agenda, opting to discuss Ordinance 23.81.24. The committee is joined by Planning Director Brad Glass. • Council Member Anane introduced the ordinance, permitting additional uses within MU-CI zoning districts. • Director Glass presented on Ordinance 23.81.24. • Council Member Zamer thanked Director Glass, discussed her concerns about the Saint Rose area being sold piecemeal, and asked about zoning categorization remaining MU-CI. Director Glass clarified that campus would remain MU-CI however the pieces of the campus could sold separately for different purposes. • Council Member Clarke asked if the changes made will prevent nonconforming building use. Director Glass then explained that the buildings are currently in compliance with existing zoning laws but will allow for various reuse options. • Council Member Clarke commented that he believed that Colvin Avenue was classified as MU-CI. In response, Director Glass mitigated worries about poor development in response to the ordinance. • Council Member Clarke asked if the area will maintain a MU-CI status. Director Glass explained that higher density zoning may be a better use of the land. • Council Member Hoey asked how the land will be assessed and asked for clarification on the land’s value to which Director Glass responded that he was not sure. • Council Member Hoey asked if the buildings would be going on the tax rolls next year which Director Glass confirmed. • Council Member Anane thanked Director Glass for his work. • Council Member Balarin asked for a positive recommendation for Ordinance 23.81.24, Council Member Adams moved to pass the ordinance out of committee with a positive recommendation, which Council Member Zamer seconded; Ordinance 23.81.24 passed the committee with unanimous consent. • Council Member Balarin thanked Director Glass. • Council Member Balarin moved to discuss Resolution 102.92.24R. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. • Council Member Balarin asked for Public Comment on this topic. Public Comment was provided. • Council Member Hoey asked about highlighted portions of the agreement discussed during public comment; Council Member Balarin explained that the version was emailed. The committee is joined by Corporation Counsel Marisa Franchini and contracted Counsel Gerard L. Lederer from BBK law • Corporation Counsel introduced Counsel Lederer and his presentation. Counsel Lederer presented on the Albany-Charter 2024 Cable Franchise Renewal. • Council Member Hoey asked about the duration over the $105,000 for capital expenses within the agreement was to be paid. Counsel Lederer clarified that was an upfront lump sum. • Council Member Hoey clarified that the existing related equipment was over ten years old – Counsel Lederer concurred. • Council Member Hoey asked if the $105K would modernize the technology and in response Counsel Lederer explained that the needs for new technology was provided to him by the “PEG community” and then brought to an expert to determine the cost of the requests. • Council Member Hoey voiced his concerns about the longevity of the technology to which Counsel Lederer explained that this lump sum is necessary because the technology has not been updated in a long time. • Council Member Hoey asked of it would make sense to cut the agreement down to five years and in response Counsel Lederer responded that the lump sum cost would decrease. • Council Member Balarin asked if it was possible to provide concerns to the negotiators from constituents, Counsel Lederer explained it would be welcomed. • Counsel Lederer responded to concerns addressed in public comment regarding incorrect city addresses. • Council Member Balarin requested the public commenter’s concerns be shared with relevant parties. • Council Member Adams asked about if new underground cables would be the responsibility of property owners to which Counsel Lederer responded that financial responsibility depends on the scenario. • Council Member Hoey asked about access to basic cable. Counsel Lederer explained that federal law requires an offering of a basic services tier. • Council Member Hoey asked about available programming and in response Counsel Lederer explained that they only must adhere to the federal law’s standard of access to a basic tier. • Council Member Hoey expressed his confusion regarding costs of basic cable. Counsel Lederer explained how the costs balance for cable companies in response. • Seeing no further discussion, Council Member Balarin asked for a positive recommendation for 102.92.24R, Council Member Adam move to pass the resolution out of committee with a positive recommendation, which Council Member Clarke seconded; Resolution 102.92.24R unanimously passed. • Council Member Balarin moved to discuss Ordinance 27.91.24. The committee is joined by Director Brad Glass and Principal Planner Avi Epstein. • Council Member Anane introduced the bill, explaining accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as they relate to zoning and the housing crisis. Director Glass and Planner Epstein present on Ordinance 27.91.24. • Council Member Zamer asked if ADUs would be subject to inspections and certificates of occupancy. Director Glass reassured that if an ADU is rented then it would be subject to an ROP similar to other rental units. • Council Member Zamer asked if the primary residents would be subjected to the ROP if the owner moved into the ADU to which Director Glass stated yes. • Council Member Hoey asked for clarification regarding ADUs changing the status of a single family home to a two family home. Director Glass explained that single family homes would remain categorized as single family homes even with an ADU. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. • Council Member Hoey asked about implementing utilities involved with the ADU and Director Glass outlined different options in response. • Council Member Hoey asked about ADUs changing the character of the neighborhood to homeowners. Director Glass explained the goals of creating housing in ways that are contextually appropriate. • Council Member Hoey inquired about a scenario wherein the primary residence and the ADU are not owner occupied. Director Glass explained that they would not be able to receive an ROP for the ADU. • Council Member Hoey asked about minimum lot size to which Director Glass explained lot size requirements. • Council Member Hoey discussed his work with Planner Epstein on cottage courts and asked if they were continuing that work to which Director Glass confirmed. • Council Member Hoey asked about associated parking requirements and Director Glass explained that developers will likely still create parking when the building warrants the need. • Council Member Hoey expressed his concerns about parking capacity on the street to which Director Glass explained the lack of requirements allowing flexibility for developers to set the amount of parking. • Council Member Hoey asked if planning expected that buildings will be tore down to develop more housing. Brad Glass responded that the housing crisis will require creative solutions to address. • Council Member Balarin requested that Council Member Hoey record his questions for the future to ensure other Council Members Keegan could ask questions. • Council Member Keegan shared that in conversations with developers, they shared that banks require them to include parking spaces. • Council Member Keegan asked about Council Member Anane’s considerations about building height restrictions and promoting density. Director Glass explained the inhibitors for taller constructions. • Council Member Keegan asks if temporary structures can be considered as an ADU. Director Glass explained that the code prohibits mobile homes so it would likely cover other temporary structures. • Council Member Zamer stated that mobile homes are excluded in the legislation, Director Glass concurred. • Council Member Keegan concluded her questions and thanked Director Glass and Planner Epstein. • Council Member Anane claimed that with the existing density requirement, this legislation is directed to small development projects. • Council Member Hoey thanked Council Member Anane and explained his role on public safety and parking. He explained that he was concerned about the needs of his constituents. He concluded saying that there are other housing options that can be explored. • Council Member Anane discussed that the intent of his legislation was meant to address the housing crisis. He proceeded to address Council Member Hoey’s concerns about ADUs. • Council Member Balarin acknowledged that this was an important issue however he would not be calling for a vote on it at that meeting. • Council Member Adams expressed that this was good legislation for addressing housing issues, emphasizing the importance of expediting processes to allow affordable housing. • Council Member Clarke asked if the legislation has gone through the Planning Commission’s review to which Director Glass stated that it has not yet. • Council Member Clarke mentioned that he is confused about where ADUs would be constructed; he asked where construction would likely be. Director Glass said that Planning could conduct further research to determine where construction would likely occur, that there would likely not be an incredible amount of immediate construction. • Council Member Clarke noted other Council Member’s excitement to which Director Glass responded discussing other community’s experiences with implementing ADUs. • Council Member Clarke asked why there was requirements barring two front facing entrances; Director Glass explained that it was to maintain neighborhood character. • Council Member Hoey discussed his concerns about property ownership and codes to which Director Glass responded by discussing use-specific standards. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. • Council Member Balarin noted the time, thanked participants, and asked for a motion to adjourn. Adjourn: Council Member Hoey moved to adjourn, duly seconded by Council Member Zamer. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Alyssa Kamara Junior Policy Analyst Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Anane introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION 86.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AND DECLARING IT A TYPE I ACTION WHEREAS, on August 5, 2024, Council Member Anane introduced Ordinance 23.81.24; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) Full Environmental Assessment Form (“FEAF”), Part I, prepared by the City of Albany’s Principal Planner, examining the potential environmental impacts of Ordinance 23.81.24, and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that although the said Action is subject to review by the County Planning Board, it is not subject to approval from other involved agencies under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is, therefore, the only involved agency, resulting in the Council being lead agency; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has identified Ordinance 23.81.24 as a zoning change affecting greater than 25 acres, and WHEREAS, as such, the Common Council has determined that the Action is a Type I action under SEQRA; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, having reviewed the above-referenced FEAF Part I, the Common Council determines that the Action is a Type I action under SEQRA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby declare its intent to act as lead agency for this Action and will conduct a SEQRA review. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 2, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION 86.72.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 23.81.24 AND DECLARING IT A TYPE I ACTION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of the consideration of zoning legislation, the potential environmental impacts of those changes must be considered in the context of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). The first step in this process is to determine whether the contemplated Action is a type I, type II, or unlisted action under SEQRA. If an action meets any of the criteria listed in the regulations for action types I and II, it is one of those types of actions. If it meets none of the criteria, it is an unlisted action. Here, the action does meet the type I criteria, specifically a zoning change affecting more than 25 acres. Since this change affects the entire city, which is over 25 acres, a Type I review is required. The next step in a Type I action is to complete Part I of a full environmental assessment form (“FEAF”). A copy of the FEAF in this matter is included herewith. Once the FEAF is completed, one of the entities involved in the Action may declare itself “lead agency,” with which designation it may coordinate the SEQRA review of the Action with all other entities that are involved and interested in the Action. As the only involved agency, we will be the lead agency by default. This resolution formally accomplishes these initial steps in the SEQRA process. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution formally expresses the Council’s determinations that 1) the Action is a Type I action and 2) the Council intends to act as lead agency for the SEQRA review of this action, and FISCAL IMPACT The Council expressing its intent to serve as lead agency has no fiscal impact. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Passed by the following vote of all the Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Resolution 86.72.25R was co-sponsored by Council Member Keegan Affirmative – Adams, Anane, Balarin, Farrell, Frederick, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, and Robinson Negative – Clarke, Conti, and Hoey Affirmative: 9 | Negative: 3 _______________________________ _______________________________ Clerk of the Common Council President of the Common Council _______________________________ Mayor Date I, Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk and Clerk of the Common Council, do hereby certify that Resolution 86.72.25R was passed at a meeting of the Albany Common Council on July 21, 2025. In affirmation thereof, I hereto set my hand and affix The Seal of the City of Albany this 22nd day of August, 2025. ________________________________________________ Shaniqua Jackson, Clerk of the Common Council Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project and Setting Instructions for Cempleting Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information; indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that must be answered either “Yes” or “No”. If the answer to the initial question is “Yes”, complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is “No”, proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information, Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part lis accurate and complete. A. Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Ordinance 23.84.24 Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): City of Albany; MU-CI zoning districts Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Legislation Description: This legislation (Ordinance 23.81.24) amends Section 375-302 (Permitted Use Table) of Articte Ill (Use Regulations) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part Il (General Legislation) of the Cade of the City of Albany to permit-, two-, and three-unit detached dwellings as permitted residential uses for household {living in the MU-CI (Mixed-Use Campus/institutional} zoning district. Legislation Purpose/Need: The former College of Saint Rose property (a MU-CI district) contains multiple buildings that were originally constructed as single-, two-, or three-unit dwellings. The USDO does not currently allow for these structures as a permitted use in the MU-CI zoning district. To increase flexibility for the eventual redevelopment of the property, this legislation adds single-, two-, or three-unit dwellings to the permitted use allowances for the MU-CI zoning district. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: City of Albany Common Council E-Mail: cammoncounelt@albanyny.gov Address: 24 Eagle Street , Room 206 City/PO: Albany State: New York Zip Code: 42207 Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: 5184345087 Alyssa f Kamara, , Junior Junior Policy Policy Analyst Analys' E-Mail: i commoncouncil@albanyny.gov Address: 24 Eagle Street, Room 216 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Albany New York 12207 Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: 5184475602 Pine Hills Land Authority E-Mail: dturek@advancealbanycounty.com Address: 111 Washington Avenue, Suite 100 City/PO: albany State: new York Zip Codeyg019 Page 1 of 13 B. Government Approvals B. Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship. (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial assistance.) Government Entity Tf Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date Required (Actual or projected) a. City Council, Town Board, WyvesCINo Albany Common Council, requires passage of June 2, 2025 (projected) or Village Board of Trustees ordinance at regular meeting. b. City, Town or Village CTYesiZINo Planning Board or Commission c. City, Town or (Yes/No Village Zoning Board of Appeals d, Other focal agencies ClYesiINo e, County agencies CiYesi7INo f. Regional agencies ClvesiINo g. State agencies ClyveshZINo h. Federal agencies (ColvesZNo i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? MiYesZINo fi, Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? WYesCINo iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? 1) YeskZJNo C. Planning and Zoning C.L Planning and zoning actions, Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local faw, ordinance, rule or regulation be the &2YesLJNo only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? e If Yes, complete sections C, F and G. « If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C.2, Adopted land use plans. a, Do any municipally- adopted (city, town, village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site YesLINo where the proposed action would be located? Tf Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action YesINo would be located? b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway; k71Yes[(No Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes, identify the plan(s): Environmental Remediation Site 401031 and Environmental Remediation Site 401066 c, Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, ]Yesk/]No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? Tf Yes, identify the plan(s): Page 2 of 13 C3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning Jaw or ordinance. WiYes(ZINo Tf Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? MU-GI (Mixed-Use Campus/Institutional) zoning districts b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? Cl Yes/No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? Cl Yesk4No If Yes, i, What is the proposed new zoning for the site? CA. Existing community services. a. In what school district is the project site located? City School District of Albany b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? Albany Police Department and New York State Police c, Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? The Albany Fire Department and the Emergency Medical Services Unit of Albany County d. What parks serve the project site? N/A D. Project Details D.1. Proposed and Potential Development a. What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all components)? Mixed, campus and institutional. b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c, Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres c. Ts the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? [1 Yesi4] No i. If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units, square feet)? % Units: d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? ClyYes No If Yes, i, Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types) i, Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? Clves CINo iti. Number of lots proposed? iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum e. Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? ClYesiZINo i. If No, anticipated period of construction: months ii, If Yes: « Total number of phases anticipated e Anticipated commencement date of phase | (including demolition) month year « Anticipated completion date of final phase month year e Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Page 3 of 13 £ Does the project include new residential uses? DYeskNo If Yes, show numbers of units proposed. One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) Initial Phase At completion ofall phases g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? DiYesiNo If Yes, i. Total number of structures ii, Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: height; width; and length iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: square feet h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment ofany CYesiNo liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage? Tf Yes, i, Purpose of the impoundment: ii, Ifa water impoundment, the principal source of the water: [_] Ground water [_]Surface water streams [JOther specify: ii. Lf other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source, iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Voiume: million gallons; surface area: acres v, Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: height; length vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete): D.2. Project Operations a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? LlYeshNo (Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated materials will remain onsite) If Yes: i. What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging? ii, How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site? * Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): * Over what duration of time? iii, Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them. iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? [lvesJNo If yes, describe. v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? acres vi. What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? acres vii, What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? feet viii, Will the excavation require blasting? [lveshANo ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment LTYesh4No into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area? If Yes: i, Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic description): Page 4 of 13 ii, Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g. excavation, fill, placement of structures, or alteration of channels, banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres: iii. Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? ClYesWNo If Yes, describe: iv. Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? D1 Yes¥INo If Yes: * acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed: * expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion: ¢ purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access): ¢ proposed method of plant removal: ¢ ifchemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s): v. Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance: c. Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water? LTYes No Tf Yes: i, Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: gallons/day ii, Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? [Yes KINo If Yes: « Name of district or service area: ¢ Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? ClYesNo e — Is the project site in the existing district? (1 Yes[-] No e Is expansion of the district needed? DYesJ No « Do existing lines serve the project site? ClyesCINo iit. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? Eyes CINo If Yes: « Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: * Source(s) of supply for the district: iv. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? (1 Yes/No If, Yes: « Applicant/sponsor for new district: « Date application submitted or anticipated: « Proposed source(s) of supply for new district: v. If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project: vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), what is the maximum pumping capacity: gallons/mimute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? CyYesi¥INo If Yes: 1. Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons/day ii, Nature ofliquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): iii, Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? C1YesWINo If Yes: « Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: « Name of district: ¢ Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? [yYes(ZINo « Is the project site in the existing district? O1Yes[(“JNo e — Is expansion of the district needed? DYes[JNo Page 5 of 13 « Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? OYesCINo e Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? (CYes[JNo Hf Yes: e Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: iv, Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? CYesNo If Yes: « Applicant/sponsor for new district: * Date application submitted or anticipated: . What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? v. If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans): vi, Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste: e. Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point LivesNo sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point source (i.e, sheet flow) during construction or post construction? If Yes: i, How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel? Square feet or acres (impervious surface) Square feet or acres (parcel size) ii, Describe types of new point sources. iti, Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties, groundwater, on-site surface water or off-site surface waters)? « If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: « Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? El veskA No iv. Does the proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? ClYesi]No f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources ofair emissions, including fuel L]ves§ANo combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations? If Yes, identify: i, Mobile sources during project operations (e.g,, heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles) ii, Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers) iii, Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, large boilers, electric generation) g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require a NY State Air Registration, Air Facility Permit, © Yes(Z{No or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit? If Yes: i, Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet ClYesiNo ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year) ii, In addition to emissions as calculated in the application, the project will generate: « Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) . Tons/year (short tons) of Nitrous Oxide (N,O) . Tons/year (short tons) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) . Tons/year (short tons) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF,) e Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) . Tons/year (short tons) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Page 6 of 13 h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, Llvesh4 No landfills, composting facilities)? If Yes: i, Estimate methane generation in tons/year (imetric): ii, Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or electricity, flaring): i, Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as Lives No quarry or landfill operations? If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust): j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial Livesf4No new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i, When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): [1] Morning 1 Evening (Weekend U7 Randomly between hours of to : . ii. For commercial activities only, projected number of truck trips/day and type (e.g., semi trailers and dump trucks): iti, Parking spaces: — Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? DvesWNo v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe: vi. Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within 4 mile of the proposed site? MYesf]No vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric L]Yesh4No or other alternative fueled vehicles? viii, Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing OyYesljNo pedestrian or bicycle routes? k. Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional demand Llvesk4No for energy? If Yes: i, Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: ii, Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project (¢.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utifity, or other): Hi, Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade, to an existing substation? LivYesi/]No 1. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i, During Construction: ii, During Operations: * Monday - Friday: « Monday - Friday: e Saturday: * Saturday: « Sunday: « = Sunday: « Holidays: ¢ — Holidays: Page 7 of 13 m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, [D1YesWNo operation, or both? If yes: i, Provide details including sources, time of day and duration: ii, Will the proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Ll YesiANo Describe: n, Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? CiYesWINo If yes: i, Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: ii,’ Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? ClYesLINo Describe: o. Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? (Yes WINo If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) OYesMINo or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? Tf Yes: i. Product(s) to be stored it. Volume(s) per unit time (e.g., month, year) iii, Generally, describe the proposed storage facilities: q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides (i.e., herbicides, U1 Yes ZNo insecticides) during construction or operation? If Yes: i, Describe proposed treatment(s): ii, Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? 1 Yes MiNo r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal C1 Yes No of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)? If Yes: i, Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility: *® Construction: tons per (unit of time) * Operation : tons per (unit of time) i, Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: e Construction: e Operation: iti, Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: * Construction: © Operation: Page 8 of 13 s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? ( Yes] No If Yes: i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or other disposal activities): ii, Anticipated rate of disposal/pracessing: . Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or . Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment iii, If landfill, anticipated site life: years t. Will the proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous [_]YesiNo waste? If Yes: i. Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ii, Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: iti. Specify amount to be handled or generated tons/month iv, Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: vy. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? LYes¥iNo Tf Yes: provide name and location of facility: If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: E, Site and Setting of Proposed Action E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site a. Existing land uses. i. Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site. Urban 1 Industrial [A Commercial [1] Residential (suburban) [] Rural (non-farm) O) Forest (] Agriculture [J Aquatic C1 Other (specify): ii. If mix of uses, generally describe: MU-DT- Mixed Use, Downtown; MU-FC- Mixed Use, Form-Based Avenue; MU-FM- Mixed Use, Form-Based Midtown; MU-CH- Mixed-Use, Community Highway, MU-NC- Mixed Use, Neighborhood Center, MU-NE- Mixed Use, Neighboriicod Edge, MU-CU- Mixed-Use, Community Urban, b. Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Current Acreage After ~ Change Covertype Acreage Project Completion (Acres +/-) * Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious surfaces ® Forested * Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) «= Agricultural (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) « Surface water features (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) « Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) « Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) © Other Describe: Page 9 of 13 c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? MyesINo i. Tf Yes: explain; MU-Ci Zones include campuses with green space and sports infrastructure. d, Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed WM Yes{_]No day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site? If Yes, i. Identify Facilities: e, Does the project site contain an existing dam? DYeskZINo If Yes: i, Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: « Dam height: feet * Dam length: feet * Surface area: acres «© Volume impounded: gallons OR acre-feet ii, Dam's existing hazard classification: iii, Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: f, Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, ClyeskNo or does the project site adjoin property which is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility? If Yes: i. Has the facility been formally closed? OyYes{_] No ¢ If yes, cite sources/documentation: if, Describe the location ofthe project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility: iii, Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin ClYesk4INo property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste? If Yes: i, Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred: h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any Ci Yes] No remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site? If Yes: i, Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site DYesNo Remediation database? Check all that apply: E] Yes — Spills Incidents database . Provide DEC ID number(s): LJ Yes — Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): 1 Neither database ii, If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures: ii. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Eavironmental Site Remediation database? CvesINo If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): iv. If yes to (i), (it) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s): Page 10 of13 y, Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? EVvesLINo ¢ If yes, DEC site ID number: ¢ Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): « Describe any use limitations: e Describe any engineering controls: ¢ Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? OyYes[JNo » Explain: E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site - NOT APPLICABLE TO PROPOSED ACTION a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? N/A feet b, Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? [i YeskINo If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? % . c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: % % % d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: feet e, Drainage status of project site soils:[_] Well Drained: % of site [2] Moderately Well Drained: % of site [2] Poorly Drained % of site f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: [[] 0-10%: % of site (J 10-15%: % of site (2) 15% or greater: % of site g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? CYesi/No If Yes, describe: h. Surface water features. i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, Clyesk4iNo ponds or lakes)? ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? DyYesk4iNo If Yes to either / or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i. iii, Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, ClvesINo state or local agency? iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information: e «Streams: Name Classification * Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification @ Wetlands: Name Approximate Size *® Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) y, Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired EVyes [No waterbodies? If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: i, Is the project site in a designated Floodway? [ClvesiJNo j. Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? DiYes/INo k. Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? DYes7INo 1. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? CvesWINo If Yes: i. Name of aquifer: Page 11 of 13 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? DyYesiNo If Yes: i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): i. Source(s) of description or evaluation: iii, Extent of community/habitat: « Currently: acres ¢ Following completion of project as proposed: acres « Gain or loss (indicate + or -): acres o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as (1 YeskNo endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? If Yes: i, Species and listing (endangered or threatened): p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of CyYeslNo special concern? If Yes: i, Species and listing: q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? ClYesWNo If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: E.3, Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site - NOT APPLICABLE a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to LTYesi7No Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? if Yes, provide county plus district name/number: b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? CiveskNo i, If Yes: acreage(s) on project site? it, Source(s) ofsoil rating(s): c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National ClYesMNo Natural Landmark? Tf Yes: i, Nature of the natural landmark: (CJ Biological Community C1 Geological Feature ii, Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent: d, Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? D1YesiNo If Yes: i. CEA name: i. Basis for designation: ii, Designating agency and date: Page 12 of 13 e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district (1 ves No which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Cornmissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? If Yes: i, Nature of historic/archaeological resource: [Archaeological Site (Mistoric Buitding or District ii, Name: iti. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for OYesiNo archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? DyYesiNo If Yes: ‘ ?. Describe possible resource(s): ii, Basis for identification: h, Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local Li veskNo scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: ii, Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail or scenic byway, ete.): ifi. Distance between project and resource: miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers (J Yesi4No Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i, Identify the name of the river and its designation: ii, Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in G6(NYCRR Part 666? [JYesLJNo F, Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal, please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name Alyssa Kamara Date 4/16/25 Signature Alyssa Kamara Title Junior Pollicy Analyst PRINT FORM Page 13 of 13 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Full Environmental Assessment Form Project: Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Date: Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency's reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: « Review all of the information provided in Part 1. « Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. e Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. e Ifyou answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section. « Ifyou answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question. e Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. * Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.” e = The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. « — Ifyou are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. ¢ When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the “whole action”. * Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. « Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, No (Clves the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) If “Yes”, answer questions a-j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is Ed ao o jess than 3 feet. b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. E2f o Do c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or | E2a aq QO generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons | D2a is) o of natural material. e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year | Dle a o or in multiple phases. f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical D2e, D2q aq ia) disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. Bli a Oo h. Other impacts: o o Page 1 of 10 FEAF 2019 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, MNo DIvEs minerals, fossils, caves), (See Part 1, E.2.g) If Yes”, answer questions a -c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may nay occur occur a. Identify the specific land form(s) attached: E2g aq o b. The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a B3c Qo is) registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: c, Other impacts: o a 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water Mino Clves bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h) if “Yes”, answer questions a - 1. If “No”, move on to Section 4. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b, Dih a ia] b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a D2b 5 5 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material D2a a q from a wetland or water body. d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or E2h o o tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body. e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, | D2a, D2h a qa runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. f. The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal | D2c Q Qo of water from surface water. g. The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge | D2d a o of wastewater to surface water(s). h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of D2e go a stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i, The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h a Qo downstream of the site of the proposed action. j. The proposed action may involve the application ofpesticides or herbicides in or D2q, E2h q D around any water body. k. The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion ofexisting, Dla, D2d a a wastewater treatment facilities. : Page 2 of 10 1. Other impacts: ia is} 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or No [yes may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.0) if “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand | D2c oO a on supplies from existing water supply wells. b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c o ia) withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and | Dla, D2c in) ia) sewer services. d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d, E21 Qo q e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations | D2c, Elf, a a where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. Elg, Elh f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p, E21 ia) ia) over ground water or an aquifer. g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 | E2h, D2q, q a feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E21, D2c h, Other impacts: o a 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. w NO LlvEs (See Part 1. E.2) if “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. Relevant No, or Moderate Part! small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a, The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i Qo 0 b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain. Ej Oo o c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. E2k o a d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage Dab, D2e is) is) patterns, e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. Dab, E2i, a D E2j, E2k f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, Ele is) a or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g. Other impacts: 0 Oo 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. VINO (]veEs (See Part 1. D.2.f., D.2.h, D.2.g) If Yes", answer questions a-f. If “No”, move on to Section 7. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide (CO) D2g o 0 ii. More than 3.5 tons/year ofnitrous oxide (N.O) D2g Q 5 iii, More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) D2g a Q iv. More than .045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride (SF,) D2g 4 5 v. More than 1000 tons/year ofcarbon dioxide equivalent of D2g hydrochtoroflourecarbons (HFCs) emissions vi. 43 tons/year or more of methane D2h a Qo b. The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated D2g Qo o hazardous air pollutant, or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants, c. The proposed action may require a state air registration, or may produce an emissions D2f, Dag fal a rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs. per hour, or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU’s per hour, d, The proposed action may reach 50% of any of the thresholds in “a” through “c D2g Do ao above. e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than |_| D2s q Qa ton of refuse per hour. f. Other impacts: o Oo 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss offlora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) [JNO CIves If “Yes”, answer questions a -j. If “No”, move on to Section 8. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any E20 Q q threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. b. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation ofany habitat used by E20 Qo ia any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal government, c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, of any | E2p o a species of special concem or conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. d. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p o oa any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government. Page 4 of 10 e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3¢ oO ia Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any E2n o a portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or Bam o Qo over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, Elb 0 a grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type & information source: i. Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of | D2q 0 o herbicides or pesticides. j. Other impacts: Qo is} 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. a nd b.) TAINO) L]vEs If “Yes”, answer questions a -h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. Relevant No, or Moderate Part E small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group | through 4 of the E2¢, E3b Qo o NYS Land Classification System. b. The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land Ela, Elb a oO Cincludes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc). c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of | E3b Qo o active agricultural land. d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural Eb, 3a q Qo uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. e. The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land Ela, Elb Qo o management system, f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development C2e, C3, a Qo potential or pressure on farmland. D2c, Dad g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c o is) Protection Plan. a a h. Other impacts: Page 5 of 10 9, Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in Clves sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1, E.1.a, E.1.b, E.3.h.) if “Yes”, answer questions a-g. If “No”, go to Section 10. Relevant No, or Moderate PartI small to large Question(s) impact impact may miay occur occur a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local E3h a i scenic or aesthetic resource. b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant E3h, C2b o o screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c, The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h i. Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons) o ia) ii, Year round Oo a d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h action is: E2q i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work , D Q ii. Recreational or tourism based activities Ele o a e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h a o appreciation ofthe designated aesthetic resource. f, There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed Dla, Ela, o a project: Dif, Dig 0-1/2 mile “% -3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile g. Other impacts: o a 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological [-]vEs resource. (Part 1. E.3.¢e, f. and g.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-e. If “No”, go to Section 11. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may nay occur occur a. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or E3e i) o State Register of Historical Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places. b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous | E3f Qo o to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory. c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous | E3g Q Q to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory, Source: Page 6 of 10 d. Other impacts: o o If any of the above (a-d) are answered “Moderate to large impact may ©. occur”, continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e, E3g, o ‘og of the site or property. E3f ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting or E3e, B3f, a. Qa integrity. E3g, Ela, Elb iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which E3e, E3f, =) Oo are out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting. E3g, E3h, C2, C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a [ ]ves reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.Lc., E.2.q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 12. : Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem | D2e, Elb a is) services”, provided by an undeveloped area, including but nof limited to stormwater | E2h, storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. E2m, E20, E2n, E2p b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. | C2a, Elc, Qo a C2c, E2q c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area C2a, C2¢ is) o with few such resources. Ele, E2q d, The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the C2e, Ele is) 0 community as an open space resource. e, Other impacts: o oO 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical LC] YES environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) If “Yes”, answer questions a-c. If “No”, go to Section 13. Relevant No, or Moderate Part IT small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or E3d a Qa characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. b. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or E3d ia) im) characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. c, Other impacts: Oo g Page 7 of 10 13, Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. [V]No []yves (See Part 1. D.2.j) if Yes”, answer questions a -f. If “No”, go to Section 14. Relevant No, or Moderate Parti small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. Dj ao a b. The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j a Qo more vehicles. c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j 0 a d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations, Dj o o ¢. The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j a Oo f. Other impacts: Qo fa 4, Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. [V|No []vEs (See Part 1, D.2.k) if “Yes”, answer questions a -e. If “No”, go to Section 15. Relevant No, or Moderate PartI small to large Question(s} impact impact may hay occur occur a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation. D2k a a b, The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission Dif, aq o or supply system (o serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to servea | Dig, D2k commercial or industrial use. c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. D2k oO a d. The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square | Dig a Q feet of building area when completed. e, Other Impacts: 15, Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. [ZJNo [_]yves (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.) If “Yes”, answer questions a -f. If “No”, go to Section 16. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m a o regulation. b. The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, - | D2m, Eld QO a hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home. c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D20 Ga oO Page 8 of 10 d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n a Qo e. The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing D2n, Ela Qo Qo area conditions, f. Other impacts: 0 a 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure [V|No [_]ves to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f. g. and h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a -m. If “No”, go to Section 17, Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may cccur occur a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school, hospital, licensed day Eid 0 5 care center, group home, nursing home or retirement community, b, The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. Eig, Elh Qo Qo c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site | Elg, Elh o Qo remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action. d. The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the Elg, Eth Oo Qo property (e.g., easement or deed restriction). €. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place Elg, Eth Qo 5 to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future D2t 0 o generation, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health, g. The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste D2q, Elf o o management facility, h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q, Elf Qo ) i. The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of | D2r, D2s o o solid waste. j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of | Elf, Elg Qo 1) a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. Eth k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill Elf, Elg o o site to adjacent off site structures. 1, The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the Das, Elf, a) a) project site. D2r m. Other impacts: Page 9 of 10 17, Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. ine) [_]vEs (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If “Yes”, answer questions a-h. If “No”, go to Section 18. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp C2, C3, Dla a Qo contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). Ela, Elb b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population ofthe city, town or village | C2 im) Q in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3 qa Qo d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use | C2, C2 a ia) plans, e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3, Die, Oo o supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure, Did, Dif, Did, Elb f. The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4, D2e, D2d a 5 that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or | C2a o a commercial development not included in the proposed action) h, Other: a o 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character, [/|No [ves (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) If “Yes”, answer questions a -g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas E3e, E3f, E3g a o of historic importance to the community. b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g. c4 5 a schools, police and fire) c, The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where | C2, C3, DIf a o there is a shortage of such housing. Dig, Ela d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized | C2, E3 Q in] or designated public resources. e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2, C3 o Qa character. f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C3 a] o Ela, Elb E2g, E2h g. Other impacts: QO is PRINT FULL FORM Page 10 of 10 Agency Use Only [IfApplicable] Project : Date: Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 - Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3, the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page, the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: e — Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. e Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope, duration, probability of the impact occurring, number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. « The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. « Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact. ¢ Provide the reason(s) why the impact may, or will not, result in a significant adverse environmental impact * For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s) imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. e =©Attach additional sheets, as needed. The proposed action is a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 23.81.24) to modify the City of Albany's Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO) to allow one-, two-, and three-unit detached dwellings as permitted residential uses in the MU-CI (Mixed-Use Campus/tnstitutional) zoning district. Although this action constitutes a Type | action under 6 NYCRR §617.4(b}(2), as it changes the allowable uses in a zoning district affecting more than 25 acres, no potentially significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified. The purpose of the amendment is to allow flexibility for the reuse of existing residential structures on the former College of Saint Rose campus and other similarly zoned sites. Many of the structures were originally built as small-scale residential dwellings. The amendment enables low-density residential use of these buildings, consistent with existing neighborhood character and prior use, without increasing the intensity or scale of development. The amendment does not propose or approve any specific development project, nar does it authorize physical alteration of land. The MU-Ct district is already fully developed with supporting infrastructure. No impacts related to land, water, traffic, historic resources, or community character were identified in the Part 2 FEAF review. As such, while the action meets the size threshold far Type | classification, it does not trigger any environmental impact thresholds that would require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Conclusion: This action has been classified as a Type | action under SEQRA. Based on the review of the Full Environmental Assessment Form and supporting information, the City has determined that the proposed zoning text amendment will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and therefore a Negative Declaration is appropriate, Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: Type | | Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: Part I Part 2 Part 3 FEAF 2019 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the Albany Common Council as lead agency that: A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued. LC] B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because ofthe following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will, therefore, be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned, and, therefore, this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions (see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). Oo C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment, and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s) and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly, this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: Amendment to USDO Permitted Use Table — Ordinance 23.81.24 Name of Lead Agency: Albany Common Council Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: ryan Jimenez Title of Responsible Officer: Legislative Director Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: ZESy Date: §/ 20/2. 25 NL? f- Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Akin —— Date: For Further Information: Contact Person: Bryan Jimenez Address: 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 Telephone Number: 5184345087 E-mail: commoncouncit@albanyny.gov For Type { Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer ofthe political subdivision in which the action will be principally located (e.g., Town / City / Village of) Other involved agencies (if any) Applicant (if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http:/Avww.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of2 State Environmental Quality Review Ordinance 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Albany Common Council 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 518-434-5087 Email: commoncouncil@albanyny.gov Council Members Anane, Adams, Johnson, Keegan, Love, and Robinson introduced the following: ORDINANCE 68.121.24 (As Amended 6/16/25) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 375-302 (Permitted Use Table) of Article III (Use Regulation) 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 375.302.1 Permitted Use Table P=Permitted Use | C=Conditional Use | A=Accessory Use | T=Temporary Use Use-Specific Special Residential Mixed-Use Standard in Article Purpose III Zoning District MU-FW MU-FM MU-NC MU-CU MU-CH MU-NE MU-FC MU-DT MU-FS MU-CI R-1M R-1L R-M R-V R-T R-2 LC I-1 I-2 LAND USE CATEGORY ACCESSORY USES Accessory A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A § 375-303(6)(a) dwelling unit Section 2. Paragraph (a) (Accessory Dwelling Unit) of Subsection (6) (Accessory Uses) of Section 375- 303 (Use-specific standards) of Article III (Use Regulation) 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: (a) Accessory dwelling unit. No accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed until stated otherwise. (i) This use shall be accessory to a single-unit dwelling. (ii) The property owner shall occupy either the primary or the accessory dwelling unit as their primary residence and certify such occupancy biennially with the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance. (iii) On lots containing an accessory dwelling unit, neither the primary nor accessory dwelling unit may be made available for rent by guests for less than thirty consecutive days where the unit is offered for tourist or transient use. (iv) No more than two dwelling structures, including structures containing an accessory dwelling unit, may be permitted on a single lot. Matters in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material (v) For the purpose of providing adequate fire protection access, the distance from the nearest street frontage to the center of the rear wall of the accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 150 feet of travel distance. (vi) An accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 800 square feet of gross floor area. (vii) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the rear yard. (viii) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the height of the principal dwelling structure or 24 feet, whichever is less. (ix) An attached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same setback, height and impervious lot coverage regulations as the primary structure. (x) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be subject to the same setback regulations as accessory structures. (xi) An accessory dwelling unit, whether detached or attached to a primary dwelling structure, may be directly accessed from an alley, but shall not be accessed via a driveway separate from that serving the primary dwelling structure. (xii) When an accessory dwelling unit is attached to a principal dwelling structure, only one entrance structure may face the front lot line. (xiii) An existing accessory structure whose height, setbacks, or impervious lot coverage do not meet the requirements of a dwelling in its zoning district, may be converted into an accessory dwelling unit, but the structure may not be altered in any way that increases the noncompliance. (xiv) Mobile homes, trailers, or other wheeled and transportable structures may not be used as an accessory dwelling unit. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 16th DAY OF JUNE, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matters in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 21, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Anane ORDINANCE 68.121.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance seeks to permit Accessory Dwelling Units in Zoning Districts NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW In order to effect a change to the USDO, an ordinance would be required alongside all requisite reviews and public hearings. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMITTEE MINUTES Alfredo Balarin, Chair Meeting called by: Alfredo Balarin, Chair | Date: March 25, 2025 | Time: 5:27 pm Committee Members Present: Balarin, Chair ☒ | Adams ☒ | Zamer ☒ | Hoey ☒ | Clarke ☒ Council Members Present: Anane, Conti, Flynn, Keegan City Personnel Present: Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Jake Eisland (Research Counsel), Alyssa Kamara (Junior Policy Analyst); Faye Andrews (Commissioner of Neighborhood and Community Services), Joseph Coffey (Commissioner of Water & Water Supply), Avi Epstein (Principal Planner), Bradley Glass (Planning Director), Joseph Gregory (Chief of Fire & Emergency Services), Richard LaJoy (Director of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance), Trey Kingston (Commissioner of Assessment), Robert Magee (Corporation Counsel), Jason Thomas (Assistant Corporation Counsel) Minutes Agenda Item(s): • ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS • UPDATE FROM THE SPONSOR: ORDINANCE 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS), PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), AND CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR CABARET AND ACCESSORY ENTERTAINMENT Public Comment: • Bruce Mastrorovich, 152 Washington Avenue, Albany NY—Ordinance 68.121.24 Discussion: • Council Member Alfredo Balarin moved public comment to a later point in the meeting. • Council Member Alfredo Balarin asked invited city personnel to join the Committee and other Council Members in discussing Ordinance 68.121.24. o Commissioner of Assessment Trey Kingston discussed existing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within the City of Albany. ▪ Commissioner Kingston shared concerns regarding the enforceability and verification of the requirements outlined in Section A(ii) of the legislation. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. ▪ Commissioner Kingston noted his concerns regarding using “gross area” under subsections 6 and 7 of Section 2 of the ordinance; he suggested that the legislation may want to include an extra 10% in addition to 800 square feet of gross area outlined to properly account for living area. ▪ Commissioner Kingston discussed difficulties in measuring the percentages of land use in a specific area, suggesting a clearer definition for a “rear” in subsection 7. ▪ Council Member Thomas Hoey asked Commissioner Kingston about the impact an ADU may have on an assessment. Noting possible Albany County tax exemptions, he additionally asked Commissioner Kingston for a rough estimation of the difference between a City and County tax. • Commissioner Kingston explained that due to the Office of Assessment’s group appraisal process, a discussion on the impacts on the surrounding properties’ assessments may be more relevant. He proceeded to explain that the construction of an ADU may result in a small percentage increase in the overall tax bill for the surrounding properties. Commissioner Kingston also discussed his understanding of the County’s work on finalizing a tax exemption for ADUs in specific scenarios. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked about how homeowners with an ADU could contest their assessment to which Commissioner Kingston explained possible evaluation processes that could be undertaken by the Department of Assessment. ▪ Council Member Richard Conti asked for clarification on if in-law apartments must be attached to the main structure to which Commissioner Kingston explained that it is not a codified requirement according to New York State Real Property Tax Law but assessment-related property classes imply in-law apartments are attached. • Council Member Conti asked if a detached ADU would classify as a two-family house to which Commissioner Kingston noted that the distinction between a two family house and an in-law apartment would be discretionary. ▪ Council Member Conti reiterated the previous discussion regarding the impacts of ADU construction on surrounding properties’ tax bills to which Commissioner Kingston clarified that his evaluation was based on the assumption that parcels with ADUs will have a premium price. ▪ Council Member Sergio Adams asked Commissioner Kingston about how soon surrounding properties may see tax increases considering an assumedly slow uptake of construction of ADUs. Council Member Adams proceeded to ask about the impact of a tax increase on neighbors. • Commissioner Kingston explained that with one ADU, regardless of incredible premiums being paid, the increase would likely be less than $100. He proceeded to explain that due to the group appraisal process, if there are few unique properties in an overall homogeneous neighborhood, they may be more severely impacted if they are assessed against a property with an ADU that sold recently. Commissioner Kingston noted that Council Member Hoey’s ward (15) would likely not be impacted by numerous high- premium ADUs due to the ward’s property composition. ▪ Council Member Deborah Zamer asked Commissioner Kingston about how other substantive improvements to homes, such as additions, may impact the appraisal process. • Commissioner Kingston explained how changes in square footage will impact the property owner but not the surrounding properties. • Council Member Zamer sought clarification regarding other scenarios that could impact appraisals the same way as Commissioner Kingston previously hypothesized ADUs could; Commissioner Kingston explained how in-law apartments may be a similar scenario, but the Office of Assessment is impacted by barriers to data. He clarified that similar scenarios would be additions that may be accompanied by an extra revenue stream. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. • Council Member Zamer inquired about the permissibility of the existing ADUs within the City to which Commissioner Kingston stated he was not sure. ▪ Council Member Conti asked about the enforceability of requiring ADUs to be homeowner occupied and how that provision may impact the sale of a property with an ADU. • Commissioner Kingston shared his research into the homeowner occupancy requirement, sharing his uncertainty regarding it’s enforceability despite municipalities legislating similar requirements. • Council Member Conti requested further research into enforcement regarding the homeowner to be the primary occupant of one of the structures after being sold the property. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked Commissioner Kingston about the application of federal discrimination laws for those with two or more units to which Commissioner Kingston explained that the criteria is two or less units in New York State and the Federal standards outline four or less units. Commissioner Kingston clarified that regardless, landlords cannot discriminate against tenants. • Council Member Hoey requested additional legal research on this subject. ▪ Council Member Owusu Anane asked Commissioner Kingston to share any positive impacts the legislation may have on the City of Albany to which Commissioner Kingston noted that the purpose of his discussion was to clarify the legislation to prevent unexpected issues. Commissioner Kingston proceeded to discuss how ADUs would allow for more intergenerational housing and additional economic/business opportunity for new homeowners within the City of Albany. ▪ Council Member Zamer inquired if an ADU would undergo the same requirements as other properties, such as receiving a certificate of occupancy. She additionally asked if the requirements would differ for family members or tenant occupants. • Commissioner of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance Richard LaJoy noted that if a family member was occupying the ADU, they would not be required to get a Residential Occupancy Permit to which Council Member Zamer noted that the legislation may need to account for this. o Council Member Alfredo Balarin invited Planning Director Brad Glass and Principal Planner Avi Epstein to present on Ordinance 68.121.24 and discuss with present Council Members and other City Personnel. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked Principal Planner Avi Epstein about the population change to which Planning Director Glass noted that despite a stagnating population growth, the average household size is going down, indicating a demand for units. • Council Member Hoey asked about the Department of Planning’s consideration of the City’s emergency services’ capacity to respond to the needs of a city with a growing population size. Principal Planner Epstein explained that the population growth has not affected capacity beyond the city’s ability to accommodate. • Council Member Hoey disagreed, noting that AirBNB rentals impeding parking in the 15th ward indicates a need to address growth in the city. He then expressed his concerns about ADUs being similarly rented, further impacting traffic. o Principal Planner Epstein responded, noting that ADUs are a great way to add contextual housing options without increasing the amount of parking because they are among the lowest generators of additional parking. He also shared that due to the 800 square foot size limit, the amount of occupants of the space are also limited; smaller households typically have less dependence on vehicles. • Director Glass shared his support for Council Member Hoey’s advocacy for sidewalks on Russell Road. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. ▪ Council Member Hyde Clarke asked if the analysis undertaken by planning investigated how many properties could actually support a detached ADU. He noted his concerns about existing setback requirements limiting the amount of properties eligible. • Principal Planner Epstein noted that the department lacked the data to conduct such an analysis, however previous research supported his conclusion that there are likely more applicable properties that may convert an existing structure. He noted that the impending amount of ADU construction may be overstated as Colonie has constructed approximately fifty. • Council Member Clarke noted his concerns about the legislation’s drafting and it’s cohesion with the comprehensive plan. He also expressed confusion regarding the ordinance’s general allowance of ADUs. Council Member Clarke additionally asked if there are other sections of the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO) that need to be amended to allow ADUs. o Director Glass shared that ADUs were proposed to be included in the USDO in 2017 and Albany is becoming an outlier amongst other municipalities in not allowing them, noting that Colonie passed legislation permitting ADUs in 2018. He proceeded to explain that the ordinance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. o Council Member Clarke reiterated his confusion regarding the legislation’s drafting and emphasized his concerns about consistency across the entire USDO to which Principal Planner Epstein explained how the legislation coincided with existing standards. He noted that provisions could be adjusted if desired. o Council Meghan Keegan responded to Council Member Clarke, to contextualize the legislation, noting the historical resistance to altering R1 districts within Albany. o Council Member Conti and Director Glass supported Council Member Keegan’s claims; Council Member Conti noted that the proposition of ADUs were not rejected in 2017, the Council just was concerned about the Council’s capacity to address the issue at that time. ▪ Council Member Conti inquired about the definition of a “detached dwelling” and if a particular type of construction could be considered an ADU to which Principal Planner Epstein explained. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked about how ADUs were implemented in Colonie to which Principal Planner Epstein shared that he believed that they were generally allowed in all districts besides heavily industrial or commercial areas. He noted that Troy has not seen a rush of applications for ADU constructions. ▪ Principal Planner Epstein verified Committee Chair Balarin’s statement that only one ADU would be allowed on a on a multi-unit property. Additionally, Council Member Balarin asked about the minimum size requirement for an ADU to which Principal Planner Epstien explained that although there is no minimum, the space would have to be habitable under Codes’ standards. Director LaJoy explained what qualified as habitable. o Fire Chief Joseph Gregory noted a list of concerns and recommendations from the Fire Department, regarding access with firefighting equipment, limited separation between the primary residence and ADU, and clearly identifying occupant locations during an emergency. ▪ Council Member Conti asked Chief Gregory about the difference in responding to fires in areas with different densities and building structures to which Chief Gregory discussed the importance of clearly identifiable dwellings during a fire. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked about how ADUs will be provided addresses, citing concerns about emergency response accessibility. Chief Gregory shared that the ADU would become Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. incorporated in their dispatch system. Director LaJoy noted that Codes requires separate living units to be clearly identifiable and numerated. Principal Planner Epstein noted that the Planning department sometimes works with the County’s 911 dispatch for addressing units. o Director LaJoy noted that his primary concerns pertained to verifying who lives in the dwelling and when it is being rented to ensure they are following standards outlined by the department if they will not require ROPs. He also expressed concerns about the enforcement of the homeowner occupied requirement. ▪ Council Member Keegan asked for clarification on if waiving ROP requirements for family members was part of local or state code to which Director LaJoy stated he believed it was part of the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance. Council Member Keegan proceeded to discuss the body’s ability to structure language that would remove ROP exemptions, requiring updated occupancy certificates for ADU rentals. ▪ Council Member Keegan noted that requiring ROPs could resolve the presented concerns to which Director LaJoy shared his support for this provision. ▪ Council Member Balarin shared his concerns about requiring inspections for family-occupied ADUs due to perceived government overstepping. ▪ Council Member Conti asked for clarification on the family member rental ROP exception to which Director LaJoy explained that if one signs an affidavit stating their familial relation, Codes will not charge or require the ROP inspection. ▪ Council Member Balarin shared that ROPs are a requirement for tenant evictions which would incentivize landlords to go through the ROP process. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked about the enforcement of the “Grouper Law” to which Director LaJoy explained that upon legal advice, his department does not ask about familial relation but can approach overcrowding in other ways. ▪ Council Member Hoey shared his concerns about ADUs being used as short-term rentals and how they will be regulated to which Director LaJoy shared that the primary way to verify short-term rental use is through owner confirmation. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked about insurance requirements for rentals to which Director LaJoy expressed that there was no way to enforce rental insurance. ▪ Council Member Balarin inquired about the possibility of a provision that requires that only one of two dwellings on a lot with an ADU can be rented as to ensure the homeowner occupied unit would not be subject to an ROP inspection to which Director LaJoy confirmed said requirements already exist. • Council Member Balarin asked about the ability to limit the amount of ROPs to which Director LaJoy stated he was unsure. • Council Member Keegan inquired if the legislation already effects Council Member Balarin’s request to which Director LaJoy verified but expressed concerns about enforceability of the homeowner-occupied requirement after a property changes ownership. • Council Member Conti reemphasized Council Member Keegan’s point, illustrating that records indicating an existing ROP would preclude the issuance of another for a property after an ownership transfer and strengthen the enforceability of the provision. • Council Member Balarin asked if the legislation needed to clarify this point to which Council Member Zamer clarified that the issue with enforceability is in regards to those who do not comply with ROP requirements. • Council Member Hoey asked if the homeowner-occupied requirement would be included on the deed of a property to which Director Glass noted that mortgage companies typically check zoning compliance certificates to identify how a property can be used. 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Matter underlined is new material. o Commissioner of Water and Water Supply Joseph Coffey noted that the department has no stance on the ordinance but would like to sell more water; he expressed the need to clarify the requirement for a detached ADU to require a separate meter water connection and sanitary sewer connection. ▪ Council Member Hoey asked about the responsibility of replacing lead service lines to which Commissioner Coffey explained that the department would typically not be involved in the addition of a new structure, that all lead lines will need to be replaced, and reemphasized the need for separate connections. • Director LaJoy advocated for ADUs to have their own power sources. • Public comment was heard. • Council Member Sergio Adams provided an update on progress made on editing Ordinance 17.53.24. o Council Member Conti expressed his disappointment regarding the version of Ordinance 17.53.24 put forth by Council Members Flynn and Adams. Adjourn: Council Member Hoey moved to adjourn, duly seconded by Council Member Adams. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:29 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Alyssa Kamara Junior Policy Analyst Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMITTEE MINUTES Alfredo Balarin, Chair Meeting called by: Alfredo Balarin, Chair | Date: June 4, 2025 | Time: 5:34 pm Committee Members Present: Balarin, Chair ☒ | Adams ☒ | Zamer ☒ | Hoey ☒ | Clarke ☒ Council Members Present: Anane and Keegan City Personnel Present: Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Alyssa Kamara (Junior Policy Analyst); Avi Epstein (Principal Planner) Minutes Agenda Item(s): • Ordinance 68.121.24 (Pending Amendment 06/16/25) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Public Comment: • Karen Cunniff, Albany, NY—Concerns regarding Ordinance 68.121.24 • Karen Schupack, Albany, NY—in support of Ordinance 68.121.24 • David Nelson, Albany, NY—in support of Ordinance 68.121.24 • Daniel Plaat, Albany, NY—in support of Ordinance 68.121.24 • Bruce Mastorovich, Albany, NY—in support of Ordinance 68.121.24 Discussion: • Council Member Keegan spoke to a public comment regarding the committee’s transparency, noting where information may be accessed about legislation. Council Member Keegan further stated that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) would not dominate the housing market as construction would be constrained and that this will not fix the housing crisis alone. • Council Member Anane discussed the potential benefit of ADUs in addressing the housing crisis, noting their flexibility and accessibility. He further disputed that ADUs would eliminate single-family zoning and noted that Albany County is considering incentives for ADU construction. • Chair Balarin invited Principal Planner Epstein to discuss updated language. o The word “detached” was removed from the first paragraph of Section 2, allowing for a building classified as a townhouse with only one dwelling unit to maintain an accessory dwelling unit. o The underlining of the phrase “Accessory Dwelling Unit” was undone. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. • Committee Member Zamer asked how an ADU could be added to an attached singe-unit townhouse dwelling to which Principal Planner Epstein responded that it would still have to abide by ADU regulations and that most townhouse owners would likely opt for creating a second standard dwelling unit, but where a townhouse exists in a single dwelling unit zone, those owners would be able to add an ADU. • Committee Member Clarke asked if the ADU would need its own kitchen and bathroom to which Principal Planner Epstein responded affirmatively. • Committee Member Clarke asked if there is a minimum square footage to which Principal Planner Epstein responded that there is no minimum. • Committee Member Clarke expressed concerns regarding the owner-occupied requirement and an anticipated limited impact that permitting ADUs would have on the housing supply to which Principal Planner Epstein responded, noting that this is one step towards permitting missing middle housing. • Committee Member Hoey asked about the owner-occupied requirement and the feasibility of its enforcement to which Principal Planner Epstein responded that the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance has been made aware of the owner-occupied requirement and that they would already be conducting inspections. • Committee Member Hoey requested that a step-by-step guide for establishing an ADU be created. • Committee Member Clarke asked about the inclusion of special-use districts to which Principal Planner Epstein noted that non-conforming properties would be captured by the change. • Committee Member Hoey asked about enforcing the tourist/transient-use clause and its enforcement, to which Principal Planner Epstein responded that the owner would have to provide an affidavit or attestation that such activity is not occurring and then that would be enforced through inspections and reviewing short term rental databases. • Committee Member Hoey asked how parking needs would be addressed in areas without on-street parking to which Principal Planner Epstein responded that the typical ADU occupant does not increase vehicle demand and need for parking spaces. o Committee Member Hoey and Principal Planner Epstein discussed additional local concerns. • Committee Member Adams noted that processes exist and will be implemented to address Committee Member Hoey’s concerns; expressed support for permitting ADUs. o Committee Member Hoey noted that the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance is only able to enforce code compliance when informed of noncompliance. • Chair Balarin noted that given the high cost for constructing an ADU and the availability of properties without the additional ADU regulations, builders of ADUs are more likely building it as an investment for their family than an investment for profit. • Committee Member Zamer noted that there are grant programs that become available to residents in the City of Albany if ADUs are permitted. • Committee Member Adams moved to pass Ordinance 68.121.24 out of committee with a positive recommendation, seconded by Committee Member Zamer, and passed by the vote of the following committee members: o Affirmative: Balarin, Adams, Zamer o Negative: Hoey o Abstain: Clarke Adjourn: Committee Member Adams moved to adjourn, duly seconded by Committee Member Clarke. The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 6:39 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Bryan Jimenez Legislative Director Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Anane introduced the following, which was approved: RESOLUTION 87.72.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AND DECLARING IT A TYPE I ACTION WHEREAS, on December 16, 2024, Council Member Anane introduced Ordinance 68.121.24; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) Full Environmental Assessment Form (“FEAF”), Part I, prepared by the Legislative Director, examining the potential environmental impacts of Ordinance 68.121.24, and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that although the said Action is subject to review by the County Planning Board, it is not subject to approval from other involved agencies under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is, therefore, the only involved agency, resulting in the Council being lead agency; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has identified Ordinance 68.121.24 as a zoning change affecting greater than 25 acres, and WHEREAS, as such, the Common Council has determined that the Action is a Type I action under SEQRA; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, having reviewed the above-referenced FEAF Part I, the Common Council determines that the Action is a Type I action under SEQRA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby declare its intent to act as lead agency for this Action and will conduct a SEQRA review. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: July 2, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Anane RESOLUTION 87.72.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 68.121.24 AND DECLARING IT A TYPE I ACTION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of the consideration of zoning legislation, the potential environmental impacts of those changes must be considered in the context of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). The first step in this process is to determine whether the contemplated Action is a type I, type II, or unlisted action under SEQRA. If an action meets any of the criteria listed in the regulations for action types I and II, it is one of those types of actions. If it meets none of the criteria, it is an unlisted action. Here, the action does meet the type I criteria, specifically a zoning change affecting more than 25 acres. Since this change affects the entire city, which is over 25 acres, a Type I review is required. The next step in a Type I action is to complete Part I of a full environmental assessment form (“FEAF”). A copy of the FEAF in this matter is included herewith. Once the FEAF is completed, one of the entities involved in the Action may declare itself “lead agency,” with which designation it may coordinate the SEQRA review of the Action with all other entities that are involved and interested in the Action. As the only involved agency, we will be the lead agency by default. This resolution formally accomplishes these initial steps in the SEQRA process. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution formally expresses the Council’s determinations that 1) the Action is a Type I action and 2) the Council intends to act as lead agency for the SEQRA review of this action, and FISCAL IMPACT The Council expressing its intent to serve as lead agency has no fiscal impact. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Passed by the following vote of all the Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Resolution 87.72.25R was co-sponsored by Council Member Keegan Affirmative – Adams, Anane, Balarin, Farrell, Frederick, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, and Robinson Negative – Clarke, Conti, and Hoey Affirmative: 9 | Negative: 3 _______________________________ _______________________________ Clerk of the Common Council President of the Common Council _______________________________ Mayor Date I, Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk and Clerk of the Common Council, do hereby certify that Resolution 87.72.25R was passed at a meeting of the Albany Common Council on July 21, 2025. In affirmation thereof, I hereto set my hand and affix The Seal of the City of Albany this 22nd day of August, 2025. ________________________________________________ Shaniqua Jackson, Clerk of the Common Council Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project and Setting Instructions for Completing Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor, Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part | based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information; indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that must be answered either “Yes” or “No”. If the answer to the initial question is “Yes”, complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is “No”, proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part lis accurate and complete. A. Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Ordinance 68.121.24 - Accessory Dwelling Units Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): City of Albany, NY Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Legislation Description: This ordinance amends Chapter 375 of the Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (zoning code) to allow for the creation of laccessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the city of Albany. ADUs would be permitted as an accessory use to a single-unit dwelling in all zoning districts with the exception of the 1-1, I-2, and LC zones. All ADUs would be required to meet dimensional and height requirements specified in the code. The maximum size of an ADU would be capped at 800 square feet, and no more than two dwelling structures (inckiding the ADU) would be permitted on any single lot. Purpose: To provide much needed housing opportunites and options within the city in a manner that is contextually appropriate to the surrounding area. |ADUs would provide housing options for seniors and opportunities to age in place for many current homeowners and tenants. The goal of the ordinance is fo provide a more affordable and cost efficient housing options throughout the city, in all neighborhoads. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: Ci Ce it 7 ily of Albany Common Counci E-Mail: commoncouncil@albanyny.gov Address: 24 Eagle Street,Room 206 City/PO: Albany State: yy Zip Code: 42207 Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst E-Mail:commoncouncil@albanyny.gov Address: 24 Eagle Street, Room 216 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Albany NY 12207 Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page | of 13 FEAF 2019 B. Government Approvals B. Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship, (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial assistance.) Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date Required (Actual or projected) a. City Council, Town Board, @1YesCINo — [Albany Common Council, requires passage of [uly 7, 2025 or Village Board of Trustees ordinance at regular meeting. b. City, Town or Village DYesiZINo Planning Board or Commission c. City, Town or DYesMINo Village Zoning Board of Appeals d. Other local agencies LYeskINo e. County agencies WivesINo = [Albany County Referral (239-m) Huly 7, 2025 f. Regional agencies (ClvesWINo g. State agencies ClyesiINo h. Federal agencies ECVYesi7No i, Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? k2tYesINo ii, Ts the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? YesLINo ii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? EJ YeskZINo C. Planning and Zoning C.1. Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule or regulation be the &1Yes{JNo only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? « If Yes, complete sections C, F and G. « If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part | C.2. Adopted land use plans. a, Do any municipally- adopted (city, town, village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site MyYesINo where the proposed action would be located? Tf Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action WW YesLINo would be located? b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway; WYesINo Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area, watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes, identify the plan(s): South Waterfront BOA, North Waterfront BOA, Sheridan Hollow BOA c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, []YeskZJINo or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? Tf Yes, identify the plan(s): Page 2 of 13 C3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. WM Yes No If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? R-fl, R-1M, R-2, R-T, R-M, R-V, MU-NE, MU-NC, MU-CU, MU-CH, MU-DT, MU-CI, MU-FW, MU-FG, MU-FS, MU-FM b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? M1 Yes[]No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? DYesiINo If Yes, i, What is the proposed new zoning for the site? C.4. Existing community services. a. In what school district is the project site located? City of Albany b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? City of Atbany c, Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? City of Albany d, What parks serve the project site? City of Albany Parks D. Project Details Net applicable — this action isa citywide zoning text amendment and does D.1. Proposed and Potential Development sr ce not apply to a specific site or parcel a, What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all components)? Residential b, a, Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres NA c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? C1 YesiZ1 No i. If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units square feet)? % Units: : d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? ClyesiZiNo If Yes, i. Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types) ii. Ts a cluster/conservation layout proposed? E1Yes INo iii, Number of lots proposed? iy, Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum e, Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? L1YeskZINo i, If No, anticipated period of construction: months ui. If Yes: , ¢ =Total number of phases anticipated « Anticipated commencement date of phase | (including demolition) month year « Anticipated completion date of final phase month year * Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Page 3 of 13 f. Does the project include new residential uses? L]YesiANo If Yes, show numbers of units proposed. One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) Initial Phase At completion ofall phases g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? ClYeslNo If Yes, i. Total number of structures ti. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: height; width; and length iii, Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: square feet h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment ofany DYesHNo liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage? If Yes, i, Purpose of the impoundment: ii, If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: LJ Ground water [-]Surface water streams [_JOther specify: iii, If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source. iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: million gallons; surface area: acres vy, Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: height; length vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete): D.2. Project Operations Not applicable — this action is a citywide zoning text amendment and does not apply to a specific site or parcel a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? [_]Yesk/JNo (Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated materials will remain onsite) If Yes: i. What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging? it, How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site? « Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): ¢ = Over what duration of time? iii. Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose ofthem. iv, Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? Clves[No If yes, describe. v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? acres vi, What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? acres vii, What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? feet viii. Will the excavation require blasting? (Ces[[JNo ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment LlYesk4No into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area? If Yes: i, Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic description): Page 4 of 13 ii, Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g. excavation, fill, placement of structures, or alteration of channels, banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres: iii, Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? (CTYes(“INo Tf Yes, describe: iy, Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? CYes(JNo If Yes: e acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed: ¢ expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion: © purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access): * proposed method of plant removal: « ifchemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s): v. Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance: c. Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water? Yes MINo If Yes: i. Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: gallons/day ii, Will the proposed action obtain water from-an existing public water supply? [Yes CINo If Yes: « Name of district or service area: e Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? Cl Yes] No « Is the project site in the existing district? (1 Yes] No ¢ Is expansion of the district needed? Yes] No e Do existing lines serve the project site? Cl Yesi] No iii, Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? Dyes CINo if Yes: e Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: « Source(s) of supply for the district: iy. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? EI Yes(INo If, Yes: e Applicant/sponsor for new district: « Date application submitted or anticipated: « Proposed source(s) of supply for new district: v, Ifa public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project: vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), what is the maximum pumping capacity: gatlons/minute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? j (yes WZINo If Yes: . Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons/day ii, Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): ifi, Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? LlYesWINo Tf Yes: « Namie of wastewater treatment plant to be used: e ~=Name of district: © Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? CJ Yes(JNo « Is the project site in the existing district? Cl YesEJNo « is expansion of the district needed? OlYes(“INo Page 5 of 13 e Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? [Yes(JNo ¢ Willa line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? OvYes(No If Yes: ¢ Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: iv, Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? ClYesLINo If Yes: * — Applicant/sponsor for new district: ¢ Date application submitted or anticipated: . What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? v. If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans): vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste: e. Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point DYesANo sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point source (i.e, sheet flow) during construction or post construction? If Yes: i, How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel? Square feet or acres (impervious surface) Square feet or acres (parcel size) ii, Describe types of new point sources, iii, Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties, groundwater, on-site surface water or off-site surface waters)? * If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: ¢ Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? [Yes No iv, Does the proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? [Yes ]No f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel Yes/No combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations? If Yes, identify: i. Mobile sources during project operations (¢.g,, heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles) ii, Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers) ii, Stationary sources during operations (¢.g., process emissions, large boilers, electric generation) g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require a NY State Air Registration, Air Facility Permit, []YesfANo or Federal Clean Air Act Title TV or Title V Permit? If Yes: i, Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet CyesLINo ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year) ii, In addition to emissions as calculated in the application, the project will generate: . Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide (CO.) . Tons/year (short tons) of Nitrous Oxide (N20) ° Tons/year (short tons) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) . Tons/year (short tons) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF,) . Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) . Tons/year (short tons) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Page 6 of 13 h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, LlVeshANo landfills, composting facilities)? Tf Yes: i. Estimate methane generation in tons/year (metric): ii. Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or electricity, flaring): i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air poliutants from open-air operations or processes, such as LovesNo quarry or landfill operations? If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust): j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial LYestjNo new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i, When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): ~[] Morning (1 Evening Weekend (1 Randomly between hours of to ii, For commercial activities only, projected number of truck trips/day and type (e.g., semi trailers and dump trucks): fii. Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? DvesC Ino ¥. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe: vi, Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within '4 mile of the proposed site? [Yesf]No vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric [JYes{_]No or other alternative fueled vehicles? viii. Will the proposed action include platis for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing DyYes{JNo pedestrian or bicycle routes? k. Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional demand Cyvesk4No for energy? If Yes: i. Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: ii. Anticipated sources/suppliers ofelectricity for the project (e.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utility, or other): iii. Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade, to an existing substation? (CYes[JNo 1, Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction: ii. During Operations: © ~=Monday - Friday: ® Monday - Friday: «= Saturday: « = Saturday: Sunday: « Sunday: Holidays: « — Holidays: Page 7 of 13 m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, L1YesWINo operation, or both? If yes: i. Provide details including sources, time of day and duration: ii, Will the proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Li YesCINo Describe: n, Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? OYesNo Tf yes: i. Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: it, Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? LYesCINo Describe: 0, Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? OlYesWINo If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) (1 YesHiNo or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? If Yes: i. Product(s) to be stored ii, Volume(s) per unit time (e.g., month, year} iii, Generally, describe the proposed storage facilities: q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides (i.¢., herbicides, [Yes No insecticides) during construction or operation? Tf Yes: i. Describe proposed treatment(s): ii, Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? (2 Yes CINo r, Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal [] Yes ZNo of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)? if Yes: i, Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility: « =Construction: tons per (unit of time) © Operation : tons per (unit of time) ii, Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: ¢ = Construction: * Operation: ii, Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: ¢ =Construction: * Operation: Page 8 of 13 s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? 1 Yes No If Yes: i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or other disposal activities): i, Anticipated rate of disposal/processing: ° Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or . Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment iii, If landfill, anticipated site life: years t. Will the proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous (ClYesMINo waste? Tf Yes: i, Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ii, Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: ii. Specify amount to be handled or generated tons/month iv. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: vy. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? DYesL]No Tf Yes: provide name and location of facility: If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action Not applicable — this action is a citywide zoning text amendment and does not apply to a specific site or E.1, Land uses on and surrounding the project site parcel a. Existing Jand uses. i. Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site. Urban (O] Industrial [1 Commercial [1] Residential (suburban) [1] Rural (non-farm) (Forest [] Agriculture (] Aquatic (J Other (specify): ii. If mix of uses, generally describe: b. Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Current Acreage After Change Covertype Acreage Project Completion (Acres +/-) « Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious surfaces «= Forested * Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) «= Agricultural (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) « Surface water features (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) « Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) ¢ Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) * Other Describe: Page 9 of 13 c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? NIA Clyesl_INo i. Tf Yes: explain: d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed CYes(JNo day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site? NA If Yes, i, Identify Facilities: e, Does the project site contain an existing dam? N/A OYes( No If Yes: i. Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: ¢ Dam height: feet e Dam length: feet * Surface area: acres * Volume impounded: gallons OR acre-feet ii, Dam’s existing hazard classification: fii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: f, Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, Clyes_JNo or does the project site adjoin property which is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility? NA If Yes: i, Has the facility been formally closed? : ClYes[Z] No « = Heyes, cite sources/documentation: ii, Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility: iii. Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin CYesLJNo property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste? N/A If Yes: i, Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred: h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any ClYesf] No remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site? NA If Yes: i, Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site OyYesEJNo Remediation database? Check all that apply: OO Yes — Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s): (1 Yes — Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): 1 Neither database ii, If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures: ii, Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? ClyesLINo If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): iv. If yes to (i), (ii) or (ili) above, describe current status ofsite(s): Page 10 of 13 y. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? DYesl4iNo « If yes, DEC site 1D number: Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): e Describe any use limitations: ¢ Describe any engineering controls: ¢ Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? [VYes[_]No «= Explain: E.2, Natural Resources On or Near Project Site Not applicable— this action is a citywide zoning text amendment and does not apply to a specific site or parcel a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? feet b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? C1Yes[]No If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? % c, Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: % % % d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: feet e. Drainage status ofproject site soils:L] Well Drained: % of site 1 Moderately Well Drained: % of site C1 Poorly Drained % of site f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: L] 0-10%: % of site CD 10-15%: % of site OI 15% or greater: % ofsite g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? D1Yes[_JNo If Yes, describe: h. Surface water features. i, Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, Clves(JNo ponds or lakes)? ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? D1yYesCJNo If Yes to either / or ii, continue. If No, skip to B.2.i. iii, Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, ClyesCINo state or local agency? iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information: e = Streams: Name Classification * Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification © Wetlands: Name Approximate Size * Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) y. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired Elves [No waterbodies? If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? LyYes[-JNo j. Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? CYesINo k. Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? Clyes[TJNo 1. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? ClyesCINo If Yes: i. Name of aquifer: Page 11 of 13 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? DYesCINo If Yes: i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): i, Source(s) of description or evaluation: iii. Extent of community/habitat: « =Currently: acres e Following completion of project as proposed: acres ¢ ~~ Gain or loss (indicate + or -): acres o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as [J Yes(-JNo endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? If Yes: i. Species and listing (endangered or threatened): p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of L]YesL_JNo special concern? If Yes: i. Species and listing: q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? TYes[JNo If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: ’ jl . . Not applicable ~ this action is a citywide zoning text amendment and does not apply to a E,3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site specific site or parcel a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to (Yes(No Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? LiYes[[JNo i, Tf Yes: acreage(s) on project site? ii, Source(s) ofsoil rating(s): c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National Eves[JNo Natural Landmark? Tf Yes: i, Nature of the natural landmark: C1 Biological Community (1 Geological Feature ii, Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent: d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? CTYesLJNo If Yes: i. CEA name: ii, Basis for designation: iti, Designating agency and date: Page 12 of 13 e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district C1] YesLJNo which is listed oni the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? If Yes: i, Nature of historic/archaeological resource: Archaeological Site CJHistoric Building or District ii, Name: iit. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for Oves [No archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? DYes(No If Yes: i. Describe possible resource(s): ii, Basis for identification: h. Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local TYes( No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: ii, Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail or scenic byway, ete.): iii, Distance between project and resource: miles. i, Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers CJ VesLINo Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i, Identify the name of the river and its designation: ii, Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6(NYCRR Part 666? L1Yes{“JNo F. Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal, please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. This zoning text amendment is a legislative action affecting the City of Albany as a whole. It does not authorize any specific construction or development and does not apply to a particular parcel. Therefore, many questions on the FEAF regarding site disturbance, traffic, utilities, and natural resources are not applicable. G, Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name Ala SK Leon OK. Date 3/2 »/ 2. Ze q Signature Title Duniac Plies Anadysd PRINT FORM Agency Use Only {If applicable] Full Environmental Assessment Form Project : [Ordinance 68.124.24 Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Date: [sys 206 Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency’s reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part | that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. Tf the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: e Review all of the information provided in Part 1. ¢ Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. «Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. e Ifyou answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section. e Ifyou answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question. ¢ Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. ¢ Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.” ¢ — The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. * — Ifyou are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. ¢ When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the “whole action”. « Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. ¢ Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Empact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, MINo Clves the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) if “Yes”, answer questions a -j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is E2d Oo a less than 3 feet. b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. E2f oa a c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or | E2a Qo q generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. a d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons | D2a o a of natural material. e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year | Die ia ia) or in multiple phases. f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical D2e, D2q Qo 0 disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. Bli Qo ia] h, Other impacts: a o Page 1 of 10 FEAF 2019 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access fo, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, MNO Clves minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part |. E.2.g) if “Yes”, answer questions a-c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Parti small to large Question(s) impact impact may nay occur occur a, Identify the specific land form(s) attached: E2g a a b. The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a E3c o o registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: c, Other impacts: ia) in) 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water ANNI) Dyes bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h) if “Yes”, answer questions a-1. If “No”, move on to Section 4. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b, Dih a o b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a D2b qo a 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material D2a a a from a wetland or water body. d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or E2h oO a tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body, e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, | D2a, D2h o ag runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. f. The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal }| D2c a) is) of water from surface water. g. The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall{s) for discharge | D2d oa oO of wastewater to surface water(s). h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of D2e a a stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h ia) oO downstream of the site of the proposed action. j. The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2q, E2h Qo Qo around any water body. k. The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion of existing, Dia, Dad o a wastewater treatment facilities. Page 2 of 10 1. Other impacts: o oO 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or WNo [ves may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If “Yes”’, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand | D2c ia) Qo on supplies from existing water supply wells. b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2e a Oo withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and | Dia, D2c in) a sewer services. d, The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d, E2k o a e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations | D2c, Elf, oO ia] where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. Elg, Elh f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products | D2p, E21 Qo Qo over ground water or an aquifer. g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 | E2h, D2q, Oo o feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. El, D2e h. Other impacts: is) o 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. VINo Clves (See Part 1. E.2) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. Relevant No, or Moderate Parti small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i i") o b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain. Ej oO 5 c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. B2k oO Gg d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage D2b, D2e a Qo patterns. e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b, E2i, a Oo E2j, E2k f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, Ele oa oO or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g. Other impacts: ey a 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source, C]YEs (See Part 1. D.2.£., D.2.h, D.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a-f. If “No”, move on to Section 7. Relevant No, or Moderate PartI small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a, If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide (CO;) D2g a a ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide (N:O) D2g a o iii. More than 1000 tons/year ofcarbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) D2g o a iv. More than .045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride (SF¢) D2g 5 5 v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of D2g hydrochloroflourocarbons (HFCs) emissions vi. 43 tons/year or more of methane D2h a Qa b. The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated D2g Q Qo hazardous air pollutant, or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. c. The proposed action may require a state air registration, or may produce an emissions | D2¢, D2g oD oO rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs. per hour, or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU’s per hour. d. The proposed action may reach 50% of any of the thresholds in “a” through “c”, D2g o a above. e, The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 | D2s q ia) ton of refuse per hour. f, Other impacts: a Oo 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) WINO (lyvEs If “Yes”, answer questions a - j, If “No”, move on to Section 8, Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may cause reduction in population or logs of individuals of any E20 oO o threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. b. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E20 q a any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal government, c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss ofindividuals, of any | E2p Qo o speciés of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. d. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p a a any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government. Page 4 of 10 e, The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3c o a Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any E2n a Qo portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or E2m a o over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, Elb is) a grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type & information source: i, Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of | D2q is) Qo herbicides or pesticides. j. Other impacts: ia) Q 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) VINo LlvEs If “Yes”, answer questions a -h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may mmay occur occur a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the E2c, E3b is) Qo NYS Land Classification System. b. The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land Ela, Elb q Qo (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc). c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of || E3b 0 o active agricultural land. d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural Elb, B3a a o uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. e, The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land Ela, Elb o a management system. f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development C2e, C3, o a potential or pressure on farmland. D2ce, Dad g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2e o i) Protection Plan. h. Other impacts: ia] o Page 5 of 10 9, Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different ftom, or are in Wino (Clves sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.1.a, E.t.b, E.3.h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 10. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local | E3h a a scenic or aesthetic resource, b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant E3h, C2b go a screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h i, Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons) oO ia) ii, Year round a 5 d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h action is: E2q, i, Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work o g ii, Recreational or tourism based activities Ele Q o e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h oO a appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource, f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed Dla, Ela, a Q project: DIf, Dig 0-1/2 mile %-3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile g. Other impacts: a ia) 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological PING) [_]vEs resource, (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) if “Yes”, answer questions a -e. If “No”, go to Section 11, Relevant No, or Moderate Parti small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or E3e g Q State Register of Historical Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places. b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous | E3f ia] Q to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory. c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous | E3g o a to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: Page 6 of 10 d. Other impacts: Qo Qo If any of the above (a-d) are answered “Moderate to large impact may © occur”, continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e, E3g, o o of the site or property. E3f ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting or E3e, E3f, aq a integrity. E3g, Ela, Elb iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which B3e, E3f, a q are out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting. E3g, E3h, C2, C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a [_]ves reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.L.c., B.2.q,) If “Yes”, answer questions a -e. If “No”, go to Section 12. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem | D2e, Elb o i) services”, provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwater | E2b, storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. E2m, E20, E2n, E2p b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. | C2a, Elc, i) 5 C2¢, E2q c, The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area C2a, C2c oO a with few such resources. Elc, E2g d. The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the C2e, Ele ia] ia) community as an open space resource. e. Other impacts: Qo a 12, Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical NO | YES environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) If “Yes”, answer questions a -c. If “No”, go to Section 13. Relevant No, or Moderate Part! small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or B3d a ia] characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. b. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or E3d ia] Qo characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. c. Other impacts: 0 0 Page 7 of 10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. [v]No [_]vEs (See Part 1, D.2.j) If “Yes”, answer questions a -f- If “No”, go to Section 14, Relevant No, or Moderate Partl small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. D2j oO q b. The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j a a more vehicles. c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. Dj a ia d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j Qo Oo e. The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j o a f. Other impacts: o o 14, Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. [V]No []ves (See Part 1. D.2.k) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No go to Section 15. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation. D2k a o b. The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission Dif, Qo is) or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to servea | Dig, D2k commercial or industrial use. c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. D2k a a d. The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square | Dig a o feet of building area when completed. e. Other Impacts: 15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting, [VINO [lves (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and 0.) if “Yes”, answer questions a - f- If “No”, go to Section 16, Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m a a regulation, b. The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, Dam, Eld a) Q hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home. c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o0 a a Page 8 of 10 d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n ia a e. The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing D2n, Ela ia) ia) area conditions. — f, Other impacts: o Oo 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure NO []vEs to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1.d. f. g. and h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a -m, If “No”, go to Section 17. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may cecur occur a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet ofa school, hospital, licensed day Eld o a care center, group home, nursing home or retirement community. b. The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. Elg, Elh a a c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site | Elg, Elh a is) remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action. d. The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use ofthe Elg, Eih o o property (e.g., easement or deed restriction). e. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place Elg, Eth Qo oO to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health, f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future D2t oO ao generation, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. g. The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste D2q, Elf Oo o management facility, h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing ofsolid or hazardous waste. D2q, Elf oO o i, The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of | D2r, D2s o a solid waste. j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of | Elf, Elg q Qo a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. Eth k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill Elf, Elg q q site to adjacent off site structures, 1, The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the Das, Elf, i) Qo project site, Dar m. Other impacts: Page 9 of 10 17, Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. [vjNo [ves (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) Uf “Yes”, answer questions a -h. If “No”, go to Section 18. Relevant No, or Moderate PartI small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp C2, C3, Dla a a contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). Ela, Elb b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city, town or village | C2 a o in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3 a a d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use | C2, C2 Q ia plans. e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3, Dic, ao is) supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure, Did, Dif, Did, Elb f. The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4, D2c, Dad a a that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or | C2a o i) commercial development not included in the proposed action) h. Other: Oo o 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. [VJNo []vEs (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) if “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a, The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas E3e, E3f, E3g Oo a of historic importance to the community. b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g. c4 4g 5 schools, police and fire) c, The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where | C2, C3, DIf a o there is a shortage of such housing. Dig, Ela d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized | C2, E3 Oo a or designated public resources. e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2, C3 a oO character. f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, 03 D ia) Ela, Elb E2g, E2h g. Other impacts: is o PRINT FULL FORM Page 10 of 10 Agency Use Only [IfApplicable} Project : {ordinance 68.121.24 Date: Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 - Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3, the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page, the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: e Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such-as severity, size or extent of an impact. e Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope, duration, probability of the impact occurring, number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur, ¢ The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. ¢ Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact. ¢ Provide the reason(s) why the impact may, or will not, result in a significant adverse environmental impact ¢ For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s) imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts wil! result. « Attach additional sheets, as needed. See "Attachment to Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) — Part 3" for a summary of findings. Conclusion and Determination of Significance After reviewing the Full Environmental Assessment Form and evaluating the magnitude and importance of potential impacts, the Common Council concludes that: « The proposed zoning text amendment is a legislative action with no direct environmental disturbance; + Any future physical development resulting from this amendment would undergo separate environmental and regulatory review; and * The action supports community planning goals while maintaining appropriate safeguards for environmental and neighborhood character. Therefore, the Lead Agency has determined that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and a Negative Declaration will be issued. Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: Type 1 [CJ unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: [7] Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 FEAF 2019 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information Attachment to Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) — Part 3 and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the Gity of Albany Common Council as lead agency that: A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued. C1 ps. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will, therefore, be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned, and, therefore, this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions (see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). Ol C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment, and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s) and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly, this positive declaration is issued. Name ofAction: Amendment to the City of Albany USDO to Allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Name of Lead Agency: City of Albany Common Councit Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: ryan Tener Title of Responsible Officer: Leaisledin. Dire | W Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: ¥ Date: g his). 25 Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Slr Date: \ For Further Information: Contact Person: ryan Timenvz Address; 24 Cas he St , Rem db, Albu 10zoF Telephone Number: £18 ~ Y 34- S87 E-mail: Common Council Calbeny 4 cm For Type | Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located (e.g., Town / City / Village of) Other involved agencies (if any) Applicant (if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http:/Avww.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb. html PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of2 Attachment to Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) - Part 3 Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance : Project Title: Ordinance 68.121.24 —- Accessory Dwelling Units Lead Agency: City of Albany Common Council Date: [Insert Date of Determination] Description of Action The proposed action is a legislative amendment to Chapter 375 of the Albany Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance (USDO) to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as an accessory use to single-unit dwellings in all zoning districts where such dwellings are permitted, with the exception of the I-1, I-2, and LC districts. ADUs would be limited in size (maximum of 800 square feet), subject to height and dimensional standards, and reviewed through the existing building permit process. Summary of Review and Environmental Determination The Common Council, serving as lead agency under SEQRA, has reviewed the Full Environmental Assessment Form (Parts 1 and 2) and evaluated alt potential areas of environmental impact associated with the proposed zoning code amendment. Based on this review, the Council finds that the action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Below is a brief summary of the basis for this determination: Evaluation of Potential impact Areas 1, Land Use, Surface Disturbance, and Natural Resources The action does not authorize any specific construction. It merely enables ADUs as a permitted accessory use, subject to future case-by-case permitting. Therefore, it will not” result in direct physical disturbance or changes to geology, surface water, groundwater, or ecological resources, Any site-specific environmental concerns will be addressed during standard project-ievel review processes. 2. Community and Neighborhood Character The ordinance includes specific controls on the size, height, location, and design of ADUs to ensure compatibility with existing residential character. ADUs must be subordinate to the primary dwelling, located on the same lot, and compliant with zoning district standards. The ordinance supports housing diversity and affordability goals without fundamentally altering neighborhood patterns. 3. Traffic, Parking, and Infrastructure Allowing ADUs may result in a modest increase in the number of housing units over time, but this is expected to occur incrementally, dispersed across the city. No significant increase in traffic or parking demand is anticipated. The ordinance also includes provisions related to parking where appropriate and is expected to align with existing infrastructure capacity in residential districts, 4, Historic, Archaeological, and Aesthetic Resources No physical alterations to historic properties or districts are proposed bythis action. Any future ADU construction in locally or nationally designated historic districts would remain subject to applicable historic preservation review processes. 5. Consistency with Community Plans The action is consistent with the City of Albany’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which calls for increased housing options, aging in place strategies, and neighborhood diversity. The ordinance also aligns with broader state and regional goals related to sustainable and equitable housing. Conclusion and Determination of Significance After reviewing the Full Environmental Assessment Form and evaluating the magnitude and importance of potential impacts, the Common Council concludes that: « The proposed zoning text amendment is a legislative action with no direct environmental disturbance; + Any future physical development resulting from this amendment would undergo separate environmental and regulatory review; and « The action supports community planning goals while maintaining appropriate safeguards for environmental and neighborhood character. Therefore, the Lead Agency has determined that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and a Negative Declaration willbe | issued.