1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. September 16, 2024 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 24 AGENDA-ACTIVE-CALENDAR 0916.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. September 16, 2024 | Supporting Legislation Documents: SEPTEMBER 16, 2024.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. September 16, 2024 | Active Legislation Documents: 240916 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, September 16, 2024 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. If you wish to speak during the meeting or provide written comments, they must be received by 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 1 of 10 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, September 16, 2024 The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Local Laws Held Farrell A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF F of 2024 THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS Pending Discussion at the Council Operations & Ethics Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Ordinances Held Flynn AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF 17.53.24 CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Monday, September 09, 2024 Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 103.92.24R MEMBERS TO THE VIOLENCE PRVENTION TASK FORCE Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 104.92.24R HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATES (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 2 of 10 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 9/6/2024) Page 3 of 10 9 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024* 10 Farrell *Under Consideration* Local Law F of 2024 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics | Discussion: 9/10/2024* 11 Flynn Local Law G of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Robinson Local Law I of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 13 Keegan Local Law J of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III (EXECUTIVE BRANCH) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND POSITION OF COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING, AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES THEREOF *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 4 of 10 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love Ordinance 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane Ordinance 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero Ordinance 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 5 Farrell Ordinance 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 2/27/2024* 6 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN- OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussed: 9/14/2023* 7 Keegan Ordinance 28.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussed: 7/31/2023* 8 Adams Ordinance 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 9 Adams Ordinance 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 5 of 10 10 Romero Ordinance 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 11 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Johnson Ordinance 11.51.24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 92 ALEXANDER STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.64-2-11) TO BENJAMIN MORTON *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 14 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 15 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 16 Flynn *Under Consideration* Ordinance 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 9/9/2024* 17 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 18 Keegan Ordinance 19.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 6 of 10 19 Romero Ordinance 20.62.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74 (“ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM”) OF CHAPTER 359 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 20 Frederick Ordinance 21.71.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO TRUCK PARKING RESTRICTIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 21 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION *Referred to Public Safety* 22 Anane Ordinance 23.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE- UNIT DETATCHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 23 Farrell Ordinance 24.81.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPERATION OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 24 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 25 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 26 Anane Ordinance 27.91.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 7 of 10 Resolutions Introduced 1 Balarin Resolution 102.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECTUION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC 2 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 103.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE VIOLENCE PRVENTION TASK FORCE 3 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 104.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATES 4 Frederick Resolution 105.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 8 of 10 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 2 Clarke Resolution 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 2/15/2023* 3 Adams Resolution 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 4 Love Resolution 9.12.24R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/13/2024* 5 Keegan Resolution 54.53.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT 6 Robinson Resolution 77.72.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GAIL S. ELLIOT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTHERN BOULEVARD IN HER HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 7 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 8 Balarin Resolution 85.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING KIRK DANIELS TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD *Referred to PEG Ad Hoc* 9 Robinson Resolution 86.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 10 Robinson Resolution 89.82.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 9 of 10 11 Balarin Resolution 93.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING TINA LIEBERMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 12 Balarin Resolution 94.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 13 Robinson Resolution 95.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NATISHA M. ALEXANDER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* (Revised 9/6/2024) Page 10 of 10 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 RESOLUTIONS 102.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECTUION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC 103.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE VIOLENCE PRVENTION TASK FORCE 104.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATES 105.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW Council Member Balarin introduced the following: RESOLUTION 102.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC WHEREAS, Spectrum Northeast, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc., and its predecessor entities have had a non-exclusive Franchise Agreement with the City of Albany since 2010; and WHEREAS, Spectrum Northeast wishes to retain that Franchise by executing a new non- exclusive Franchise Agreement with the City of Albany for a term of ten (10) years; and WHEREAS, following a public process that afforded due process to all parties, the City has considered Spectrum Northeast’s plans for constructing, maintaining, and operating its cable television system in the City adequate and feasible; and WHEREAS, the City funds that Spectrum Northeast and its predecessor entities have substantially complied with the material terms of the previous Franchise Agreement; and WHEREAS, the proposed new Franchise is subject to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including, without limitation, the rules of the New York State Public Service Commission concerning franchise standards; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Franchise Agreement with Spectrum Northeast LLC, its successors, and assigns, the terms of which shall be approved by the Office of the Corporation Counsel, allowing Spectrum Northeast LLC to construct, own, operate, and maintain a cable television system in the City of Albany To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 6, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin RESOLUTION 102.92.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION Spectrum/Charter has had a non-exclusive franchise agreement with the City of Albany to operate a cable television system in the City since 2010. That original agreement technically expired in 2020 but has continued to remain in effect. Since Spectrum wishes to continue its franchise, it has been negotiating with the City for some times on the terms of a new agreement. The parties have now reached an agreement in principle, the exact details of which are soon to be finalized. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Pursuant to state law and the City Code, the Common Council must authorize the use of City rights-of-way for franchises. FISCAL IMPACT Under the current Agreement, Spectrum pays the City the maximum 5% franchise fee allowed by law. It is expected that the fee will continue at that maximum percentage in the new Agreement, and that Spectrum will provide some additional non-monetary in-kind benefits to the City. Council Member Hoey, on behalf of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 103.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE WHEREAS, the Violence Prevention Task Force was authorized by the adoption of Ordinance 35.101.19, otherwise known as the Equity Agenda, in 2019; and WHEREAS, the Violence Prevention Task Force issued a report in December of 2022 recommending the hiring of a full-time coordinator; and WHEREAS, the Common Council finalized the hiring process in June of 2024 and has considered a number of applicants to the task force; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby appoints the following persons to the Violence Prevention Task Force for a term ending December 31, 2026: Andrea Nicolay Milton Thomas Michael Williams Allison Williams Kelly Melaragno Melody Harkness Shawn Robinson Toya Allen Cord Stone Joyce Williams Camela Hughes Donell Joesph Diana Marino Benjamin Rountree Randal Thomas To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 30, 2024 Sponsors: Council Member Hoey, on behalf of the Committee on Public Safety RESOLUTION NUMBER 103.92.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Pursuant to Section 183-2(B)(1) of Chapter 183 of Part 1 of the Code of the City of Albany, the Council has the authority to appoint members to the Violence Prevention Task Force. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Balarin, Frederick and Romero introduced the following: RESOLUTION 104.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATES WHEREAS, from September 15, 2024 through October 15, 2024, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, September 15 coincides with the national independence days for many Latin American countries, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Mexico’s national independence day follows on the 16th, while Chile’s occurs on the 18th, and Belize’s is on the 21st; and WHEREAS, as of the 2020 Census, the Bureau of the Census states that the Hispanic or Latino population living in the United States is 62.1 million people, comprising 18.7 percent of the total population of the United States, up from 50.5 million in the 2010 census; and WHEREAS, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas are each home to 1 million or more Hispanic residents, as of 2019; and WHEREAS, the Latino population in the United States is projected to grow to 111,200,00 people by 2060, at which point the Latino population will comprise more than 28 percent of the total population of the United States; and WHEREAS, the Latino population in the United States is currently the third largest population of Latinos worldwide, exceeding the size of the population in every Latin American and Caribbean country except Mexico and Brazil; and WHEREAS, the 2024 theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”; and WHEREAS, the Hispanic American commitment, both nationally and in the City of Albany, to embracing change and striving for personal and community growth advances this year's theme; and WHEREAS, Latinos comprised 62 percent of the total growth in United States voters from 2020 to 2018, culminating in an estimated 34.5 million Latinos eligible to submit their ballots and make their voices heard; and WHEREAS, in 2018, the annual purchasing power of Hispanic Americans was an estimated $1.9 trillion, which is an amount greater than the economy of all except 11 countries in the world; and WHEREAS, Hispanic-owned businesses made up about 6.5 percent of all businesses in the United States in 2020, yielding $472.3 billion in annual receipts and employed about 2.9 million employees; and WHEREAS, Latinos are driving changes in the economic engine of the United States; in 2021 nearly 1 in 4 new businesses were Hispanic-owned and the nearly five million Hispanic- owned employer businesses contributed over $800 billion to the economy annually; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2024, through October 15, 2024 and esteems the integral role of Latinos and the manifold heritages of Latinos in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council urges the people of the City of Albany to observe Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of Latinos to the United States; and BE IT EVEN FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Capital District Latinos. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Director Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 3, 2024 Sponsors: Council Members Balarin, Frederick & Romero RESOLUTION 104.92.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Frederick, on the behalf of Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 105.92.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to Section 523 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law, to appoint members to the Board of Assessment Review; and WHEREAS, the term of such Board members shall be five years; and WHEREAS, Stephen McLaughlin was appointed to serve a five year term which expires on September 30, 2024; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Stephen McLaughlin is hereby reappointed as a member of the Board of Assessment Review for a term expiring September 30, 2029. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 6, 2024 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Finance Committee RESOLUTION 105.92.24R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution reappoints Stephen McLaughlin as a member of the Board of Assessment Review. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Mr. McLaughlin’s term ends on September 30, 2024 and he has expressed interest in continuing to serve on the Board. The Common Council appoints members to the Board, by resolution, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 523(b). FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 LOCAL LAWS F OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS ORDINANCES 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (Revised September 6, 2024) Council Members Farrell, Anane, Keegan, and Romero introduced the following: LOCAL LAW F OF 2024 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Part 1 (Administrative Legislation) Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended by adding a Chapter 50, to be entitled “Ethics,” thereto, to read as follows: CHAPTER 50 Ethics Article I Board of Ethics § 50-1 Establishment of Board. There is hereby established a Board of Ethics consisting of five members, three to be appointed by the Common Council and two to be appointed by the mayor, who shall serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the appointing authority. A majority of such members shall be persons other than officers or employees of the city, but one of the mayoral appointments shall include at least one member who is an elected or appointed official or employee of the city. Each member shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. § 50-2 Board of ethics; powers and duties. The Board of Ethics shall have the powers and duties prescribed by Article 18 of the General Municipal Law and shall render advisory opinions to the officers and employees of the city with respect to Article 18 of the General Municipal Law and any Code of Ethics adopted pursuant to such article. Such advisory opinions shall be rendered pursuant to the written request of any such officer or employee under such rules and regulations as the Board may prescribe and shall have the advice of the corporation counsel. In addition, the Board may make recommendations with respect to the drafting and adoption of a Code of Ethics or amendments thereto on request of the Common Council. Article II Code of Ethics § 50-3 Adopted; purpose; applicability. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 806 of the General Municipal Law, the Common Council of the City of Albany recognizes that there are rules of ethical conduct for public officers and employees which must be observed to maintain a high degree of moral conduct and public confidence in our municipality. The purpose of this chapter is to promulgate these rules of ethical conduct for the officers and employees of the City of Albany. These rules shall serve as the guide for official conduct of the officers and employees of the City of Albany. This Code shall be in addition to all other legal restrictions, standards and provisions pertaining to the conduct of City Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. officers and employees. § 50-4 Applicability of other laws. The standards, prohibited acts and procedures established herein are in addition to any prohibited acts, conflicts of interest, provisions or procedures prescribed by statute by the State of New York and also in addition to the common law rules and judicial decisions relating to the conduct of municipal officers to the extent the same are more severe in their application than this chapter. § 50-5 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: APPROPRIATE BODY The City of Albany Board of Ethics. CITY The City of Albany. INTEREST A direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to an officer or employee, or his or her relative, whether as a result of a contract with the City or otherwise. For the purpose of this chapter, a City officer or employee shall be deemed to have an interest in the contract of: A. A relative, except as to a contract of employment with the City. B. A firm, partnership or association of which such officer or employee is a member or employee. C. A corporation, including a nonprofit corporation, of which such officer or employee is an officer; director or employee. D. A corporation of which more than 5% of the outstanding stock is owned by any such officer, employee, or his or her relative. LEGISLATION A matter which appears on the agenda of the Common Council, or on a committee thereof, on which any official action will be taken, and shall include proposed or adopted acts, local laws, ordinances or resolutions. MUNICIPAL OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE An officer or employee of the City of Albany, whether paid or unpaid, including members of any administrative board, commission or other agency thereof and, in addition, such definition shall apply to any municipal officer's or employee's spouse, minor children and dependents; a firm, partnership or association of which such officer or employee is a member or employee is an officer, director or employee; and a corporation; any stock of which is controlled directly or indirectly by such officer or employee. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. RELATIVE A child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, or legal guardian of any of said persons, of an officer or employee or of the spouse of the officer or employee. SPOUSE The husband or wife of an officer or employee, unless living separate and apart pursuant to a judicial order, decree or judgment of separation or a legally binding written agreement of separation in accordance with the Domestic Relations Law. § 50-6 Standards of conduct. A. Conflict of interest. No municipal officer or employee shall have any interest or engage in any business or transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his/her duties in the public interest. B. Disclosure of interest. Each municipal officer and employee shall, to the extent that they are cognizant thereof, disclose, in writing, any interest they may have in legislation or a decision pending before a City board or governing body. Such disclosure statement shall be filed with the City Clerk and with the board, agency, commission or governmental organization with whom the conflict arose when the matter requiring disclosure first comes before the municipal officer or employee, or when the municipal officer or employee first acquires knowledge of the interest requiring disclosure, whichever is earlier, and such statement shall become a public record. C. Gifts. No municipal officer or employee shall directly or indirectly solicit any gifts or accept and receive any gift having a value of $75 or more, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, thing or promise, or any other form, under circumstances in which it could reasonably be inferred that the gift was intended to influence them, or could reasonably be expected to influence then in the performance of their official duties or was intended as a reward for any official action on their part. D. Confidential information. No municipal officer or employee shall disclose or use confidential information acquired in the course of exercising or performing their official duties unless the disclosure or use is required by law or in the course of exercising or performing their official powers and duties. E. Other employment. No municipal officer or employee, during their tenure as a municipal officer or employee, shall accept other employment which shall be in conflict with their official duties. F. Representation before one's own agency. No municipal officer or employee shall receive or enter into any agreement, express or implied, for compensation for services to be rendered in relation to any matter before any municipal agency of which they are an officer, member or employee or of any municipal agency over which they have jurisdiction or to which they have the power to appoint any member, officer or employee. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. G. Future employment. No former municipal employee or officer shall personally represent any person, company, corporation or agency in a matter in which the former employee personally participated while employed by the City for two years, if such representation would be adverse to the interest of the City. This provision shall not, however, bar the timely filing by a current or former municipal officer or employee of any claim, account, demand, or suit arising out of personal injury, property damage, or any benefit authorized or permitted by law, nor shall it bar the City from hiring, contracting or retaining a former employee as a consultant. § 50-7 Financial disclosure statement. A. Purposes. The purpose of this section is to comply with Section 806 of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York to provide guidelines and criteria for financial disclosure for those persons to whom this section is applicable. B. Application. This section shall apply to the Mayor, members of the Common Council, City Treasurer, City Auditor, City Clerk, Corporation Counsel and department heads. C. Filing. The Clerk’s office shall be the official repository for completed annual statements of financial disclosure and shall provide a statement to that effect with the State Commission on Local Government Ethics. Any person required to file an annual statement by this section shall file the financial disclosure statement with the City Clerk by May 15 of each year for the preceding calendar years. The City Clerk shall retain each financial disclosure statement for six years. E. Financial disclosure statement. The Board of Ethics shall, from time to time, adopt a disclosure form, which shall be completed and filed in accordance with this article and Section 806 of the General Municipal Law. F. Penalties. 1. Failure to file the financial disclosure statement within 15 additional days after at least one reminder in writing by the City Clerk may be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for the first such failure and not to exceed $150 for the second such failure and not to exceed $250 for any failure to file thereafter. Exceptions and a waiver of penalties may be made under certain circumstances. 2. Any person who knowingly and willfully makes a false statement or gives information on such statement which such individual knows to be false shall be assessed a penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,500, and such person may be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate body. § 50-8 Violations. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. A. No person shall induce any other person to violate, attempt to induce any other person to violate, or aid any other person in violating, any provision of the Code of Ethics. B. In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law, any municipal officer or employee who knowingly and intentionally violates any of the provisions of this Code may be fined up to a maximum amount of two weeks of that employees pay, suspended or removed from office of employment. §50-9 Whistleblower protection. A. No municipal officer or employee shall retaliate against any City officer or employee or other person for submitting a complaint to the Board of Ethics or for acting, or refusing to act, as required by the Code of Ethics and Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. B. Any municipal officer or employee who violates Subsection A has committed an ethics violation. C. In resolving a complaint that a municipal officer or employee has violated this section, the Board of Ethics may recommend that a retaliatory personnel action be reversed. Article III Administration § 50-10 Distribution of Code of Ethics. Upon adoption of this Code of Ethics, the Mayor shall cause a copy thereof to be distributed to every municipal officer and employee of the City. Failure to distribute any such copy or failure of any municipal officer or employee to receive such copy shall have no effect on the duty of compliance with this Code and all amendments thereof nor the enforcement of provisions hereof. The mayor shall further cause a copy of this Code to be posted conspicuously in each public building under the jurisdiction of the City, along with a copy of Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Failure to so post shall have no effect on the duty of compliance herewith nor the enforcement provisions hereof. § 50-11 Copy of code of ethics to be filed in the office of the State Comptroller. Within 30 days of the adoption of this Code, the Clerk shall file a copy thereof in the office of the State Comptroller. § 50-12 Advisory opinions. Any questions regarding this chapter shall be submitted to the Board of Ethics, which shall issue an advisory opinion to the Common Council. Should the Board of Ethics determine that such a request is beyond its legal purview, it shall notify the Common Council of its determination. § 50-13 Recusal and abstention. In the event that this chapter prohibits a municipal officer or employee from exercising or performing a power or duty: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. A. if the power or duty is vested in a municipal officer as a member of a board, then the power or duty shall be exercised or performed by the other members of the board; or B. if the power or duty that is vested in a municipal officer individually, then the power or duty shall be exercised or performed by his or her deputy or, if the officer does not have a deputy, the power or duty shall be performed by another person to whom the officer may lawfully delegate the function; or C. if the power or duty is vested in a municipal employee, he or she must refer the matter to his or her immediate supervisor, and the immediate supervisor shall designate another person to exercise or perform the power or duty. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY, 2024 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 10, 2024 Sponsor: Council Members Farrell and Romero LOCAL LAW F OF 2024 TITLE A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To enact a comprehensive ethics law for the City of Albany. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGING EXISTING LAW Ethics laws are crucial to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability within municipal governance. Such legislation would serve to restore public trust in municipal institutions by establishing clear guidelines and standards for ethical conduct among elected officials, public servants, and city employees. By fostering a culture of ethical behavior, the city can mitigate the risk of corruption, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power, ultimately promoting fair and equitable decision-making processes. Furthermore, a robust ethics law would align Albany with contemporary standards of governance and ensure compliance with legal requirements, demonstrating our commitment to being an ethical municipality committed to serving the best interests of its residents. FISCAL IMPACT TBD. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Members Flynn and Adams introduced the following: ORDINANCE 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Part 3 (Cabarets) of Chapter 111 (Amusements) of Part II (General Legislation) is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced as follows: Part 3 (Reserved) Article VIII (Reserved) § 111-64 through § 111-83. (Reserved) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY, 2024 _______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Senior Legislative Aide Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 9, 2024 Sponsor: Council Members Flynn and Adams ORDINANCE 17.53.24 TITLE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To repeal the restrictive application process for cabaret performances. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW Allows businesses to create additional recreational activities. FISCAL IMPACT(S) Cabaret licenses have certain fees associated with their issuance. The City would likely no longer collect such fees if cabaret licenses are no longer issued, but the full fiscal impact of this legislation has yet to be determined. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material.