1. Active Calendar 1.I. October 2, 2023 | Active Calendar Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR OCTOBER 2 2023.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. October 2, 2023 | Supporting Legislation Documents: OCTOBER 2, 2023.PDF 2.II. October 2, 2023 | Active Legislation Documents: 231002 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. October 2, 2023 | Agenda Documents: 23 AGENDA 1002.PDF Page 1 of 2 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday October 2, 2023 (NOTE: The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. 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.) Section Number Agenda Sponsor Subject Number Ordinances Held (a) 29.71.23 9 Balarin o/b/o AN ORDINANCE Planning AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVLEOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES Resolutions Introduced (a) 99.101.23R N/A Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE BURDETT BIRTH CENTER OF SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN TROY Resolutions Introduced (a) 100.101.23R N/A Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2023 TO BE COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (a) 101.101.23R N/A Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2023 TO BE DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (a) 102.101.23R N/A Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 16, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2023 AS FREE SPEECH Page 2 of 2 WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (a) 103.101.23R N/A Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING OCTOBER 9TH, 2023 AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Held (a) 88.82.23R 4 Flynn A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING MONEY FROM OTHERS Resolutions Held (a) 95.92.23R 6 Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY (a) Pending discussions at Caucus on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (9/22/2023) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION OCTOBER 2, 2023 ORDINANCES 37.101.23 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 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 RESOLUTIONS 97.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NAIROBI VIVES AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 98.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING PAUL COLLINS-HACKETT AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 99.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE BURDETT BIRTH CENTER OF SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN TROY 100.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2023 TO BE COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 101.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2023 TO BE DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 102.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 16, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2023 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 103.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING OCTOBER 9TH, 2023 AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 37.101.23 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The 2024 City Budget as proposed by the Mayor on September 29, 2023 and is hereby adopted as the Budget of the City of Albany for fiscal year 2024. Section 2. It is hereby ordered and directed that the sums set forth therein as expenditures are hereby appropriated in the amounts and for the several departments, offices and purposes specified therein under the following general categories of expenditure: Personal Services (Code 10); Equipment (Code 20); Contractual Expenditures (Code 40); Debt Principal (Code 60); Debt Interest (Code 70); Employee Benefits (Code 80); Inter-fund Transfers (Code 90); and Capital Projects. Section 3. It is further hereby ordered and directed that the positions set forth therein are hereby authorized, created, and/or continued. The number appearing on the line items of each position shall be the number of positions under such title. Salary grades as proposed by Mayor are hereby adopted and incorporated. Section 4. It is further hereby directed that, notwithstanding any provision of local law to the contrary, the City Treasurer may authorize the temporary use of US Treasury Local Fiscal Recovery Funds on account with the City which are not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which they have been authorized. Such funds shall be made again available to the City in accordance with applicable provisions New York State General Municipal and Local Finance Law, and City Code. Section 5. It is further hereby ordered and directed that the sums set forth in the budget as presented by the Mayor on September 29, 2023, as revenues and moneys necessary to be raised by tax in addition thereto, to pay the expenses of conducting the business of the City, shall be and are hereby applicable in the amounts specified for the purpose of meeting said appropriations. Section 6. The ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023 ___________________________ CORPORATION COUNSEL To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 19, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick o/b/o Finance Committee ORDINANCE 37.101.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To adopt the budget for the City for the 2024 fiscal year. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATIONA ND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Under the City Charter, the Common Council must adopt the budget, with or without amendments, on or before November 30. FISCAL IMPACTS This ordinance approves the City budget for 2024. Council Members Romero, Anane, and Zamer introduced the following: 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 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. This ordinance may be referred to as the “Pedestrian Dignity Ordinance.” Section 2. Article XII (Vehicle and Traffic Controls) of Chapter 359 (Vehicles and Traffic) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended by adding a new section § 359-122.5, which shall read as follows: § 359-122.5 Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure A. All pedestrian signals that exist within the City of Albany where a pedestrian signal head is present shall operate on a pre-timed cycle and shall not require pedestrian actuation. Such pedestrian walk signal intervals shall not last for less than fifteen seconds. This shall be implemented as follows: 1. All signals shall be updated in compliance with this subsection whenever they are repaired or otherwise modified. 2. All new signals shall be installed in compliance with this subsection beginning on the effective date of this ordinance. 3. All signals in the City shall be in compliance with this section by December 31, 2026. If it is not feasible to achieve compliance at a particular intersection, the Traffic Engineer is required to submit a report to the Mayor and Common Council with an explanation. B. Leading pedestrian intervals shall be implemented at all intersections in the City of Albany where a pedestrian signal exists. A leading pedestrian interval means that a walk indication is displayed for the crosswalk while red indications continue to be displayed to parallel through and/or turning traffic for at least three seconds. 1. All signals shall be updated to compliance with this subsection whenever they are repaired or otherwise modified. 2. All new signals shall be installed in compliance with this subsection beginning on the effective date of this ordinance. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. 3. All signals in the City shall be in compliance with this section by December 31, 2026. If it is not feasible to achieve compliance at a particular intersection, the Traffic Engineer is required to submit a report to the Mayor and Common Council with an explanation. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Gabriella Romero, Council Member, 6th Ward Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 30, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Romero, Anane, and Zamer ORDINANCE 38.101.23 TITLE 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 GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Pedestrian safety is public safety. The Pedestrian Dignity Ordinance will improve walkability across the City of Albany by requiring automatic pedestrian walk signals and leading pedestrian signals in Albany. This ordinance will remove the requirement for a pedestrian to press a button to simply cross a street. In 2022, pedestrians Tanisha Brathwaite, Kathleen McBride, and Larry Cunningham were killed by vehicles in Albany. Traffic violence remains on a steady increase across the United States, despite a decrease in vehicle miles driven [1]. According to the NYS Department of Health, on average, 312 people are killed by vehicles in our state [2]. As a city, we must work to prevent all traffic deaths. That starts by making it easier and safer to cross the street. Other cities like NYC use pre-timed signals, leading pedestrian intervals, and even exclusive pedestrian signals [3]. In fact, the US Department of Transporation’s (DOT) Traffic Signal Timing Manual recommends that pre-timed signals be used in “central business districts,” while fully- actuated controls be used in “locations without nearby signals; rural, high speed locations; intersection of two arterials [4].” Further, the US Federal Highway Administration recommends that municipalities install leading pedestrian intervals because they reduce pedestrian crashes by 13% [5]. This ordinance will help curb traffic violence and make it less likely for a pedestrian to cross a street when they are not permitted to by making crossing signals automatic and by adding leading pedestrian intervals NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This ordinance provides necessary safety enhancements in the Albany City Code. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT To be clear, this ordinance will not eliminate buttons that trigger audible traffic signals (APS) as they provide assistance to pedestrians in our city with a variety of disabilities. This ordinance will simply remove our reliance on a button to receive a pedestrian walk signal. Pedestrian safety is an equity issue, and this ordinance supports our city’s Equity Agenda by adding protections for pedestrians. There is a large body of research that shows that if you are a person of color, live in a low-income census tract, or are a person with disabilities you are at a far greater risk of being killed by a vehicle [6]. Furthermore, those who follow certain religious practices are prohibited from actuating a pedestrian crossing signal. For example, many in the Orthodox Jewish community are unable to cross the street legally in certain neighborhoods due to their rules that prohibit operating electrical machinery on Shabbat. FISCAL IMPACT To be determined. [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/upshot/road-deaths-pedestrians-cyclists.html [2] https://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/prevention/injury_prevention/traffic/county_of_residence.ht m#pedestrian [3] https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/signals.shtml [4] https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop08024/chapter5.htm [5] https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/step/resources/docs/fhwasa19040.pdf [6] https://smartgrowthamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Dangerous-By-Design-2022- v3.pdf Council Member Hoey, on behalf of the Committee on Public Safety introduced the following: RESOLUTION 97.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NAIROBI VIVES AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany, pursuant to Section 42-334 of Article XLIV of Chapter 42 of Part 1 of the Code of the City of Albany, appoints members to the City of Albany Community Police Review Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Nairobi Vives is hereby re-appointed as a member of the City of Albany Community Police Review Board for a term ending on October 26, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect October 27, 2023. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 21, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey o/b/o Public Safety Committee RESOLUTION 97.101.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NAIROBI VIVES AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Nairobi Vives was first appointed to the Community Police Review Board (CPRB) to finish a term that was ending October 26, 2020 and was reappointed to a full 3 year term, commencing from October 27, 2020 until October 26, 2023. This resolution would reappoint Ms. Vives for a term expiring on October 26, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Hoey, on behalf of the Committee on Public Safety, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 98.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING PAUL COLLINS-HACKETT AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany, pursuant to Section 42-334 of Article XLIV of Chapter 42 of Part 1 of the Code of the City of Albany, appoints members to the City of Albany Community Police Review Board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Paul Collins-Hackett is hereby re- appointed as a member of the City of Albany Community Police Review Board for a term ending on October 26, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect October 27, 2023. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 21, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey o/b/o Public Safety Committee RESOLUTION 98.101.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING PAUL COLLINS- HACKETT AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Paul Collins-Hackett previously served a term on the CPRB from December 21, 2020, until October 26, 2023. This resolution would reappoint Mr. Collins-Hackett for a term expiring on October 26, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Hoey introduced the following: RESOLUTION 99.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE BURDETT BIRTH CENTER OF SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN TROY WHEREAS, the Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital in Troy has provided vital reproductive and birthing services to residents of the Capital District since 2011; and WHEREAS, the proposed closure of the maternity unit at Samaritan Hospital will remove the only birthing facility in Rensselaer County, impacting the residents of both Troy and neighboring communities, including Albany; and WHEREAS, in 2022 alone, 881 babies were born at Samaritan Hospital, a testament to the vital role this facility plays in our community; and WHEREAS, the anticipated need for patients to relocate to other healthcare providers and facilities in the region for maternity services will place undue burdens, both emotionally and logistically, on expectant mothers and families; and WHEREAS, and there will be an increased burden on maternity care at St. Peter’s Hospital, and Albany Medical Center; and WHEREAS, these services are essential for people in need of maternal or neonatal care throughout the entire Capital Region; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby expresses its strong support for preserving and maintaining the maternity unit at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council encourages stakeholders, including the state Department of Health, to consider the broader community impacts of this potential closure. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 24, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey RESOLUTION 99.101.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE BURDETTE BIRTHING CENTER OF SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN TROY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To express the Council’s desire for Samaritan Hospital to keep open one of the few locations in the Capital Region where residents can receive maternal or neo-natal care. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Members Anane and Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 100.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2023 TO BE COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, community media organizations form the backbone of citizen reporting and engagement in their locales, building a common understanding and establishing common values; and WHEREAS, access to information from fellow residents is critical for the healthy functioning of our communities and our democracy, but large media outlets are continuously concentrating their market share, reducing the potential reach any one community member might have within their community; and WHEREAS, the importance of a public media group that allows for members of our community to have their voices be heard cannot be understated; and WHEREAS, community media organizations connect not just citizens to each other, but also local and community organizations, schools, and local governments with each other and their constituents; and WHEREAS, the potential within community media organizations sometimes goes unrecognized despite its array of diverse and valuable programming; and WHEREAS, communities will benefit from increased general awareness of, viewing audiences for, and creators of media content created by and for the community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares October 20, 2023 to be Community Media Day in the City of Albany and all people are hereby called upon to promote the importance of community media, training available at Channel Albany, and programming available on Spectrum Cable Channels 1301, 1302, and 1303, also known as the Albany Channels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council further finds that Channel Albany plays a vital role in building our community by encouraging conversations about our common interests, increasing discourse around policy issues, fostering understanding of local cultures, and sharing information to improve our lives. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 21, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Anane and Kimbrough RESOLUTION 100.101.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2023 TO BE COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To declare October 20, 2022 as Community Media Day, which occurs during Free Speech Week, October 16 through October 22, 2022, and recognize the importance of the City of Albany's own community media: Channel Albany. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION 101.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2023 TO BE DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, digital knowledge and connectivity has established itself as a strong positive force that grows our communities, unites people from disparate places, and ensures the free flow of ideas; and WHEREAS, in this day and age, computers, internet access, and technology training and support programs are essential to the new digital economy but resources have not been equitably distributed; and WHEREAS, the City School District of Albany recognized this immediately and sought funding to provide students with the technology they needed to succeed; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany recognized this inequity and commissioned a study into the provision of municipal internet service to provide internet services regardless of income level or geographic location; and WHEREAS, internet access has played a pivotal role, not just in the City of Albany but around the world, by allowing citizens of totalitarian regimes to speak freely and criticize their governments as well as to report on issues in their countries to the rest of the globe; and WHEREAS, digital acuity has become a necessary skill for the future of our nation and City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares October 2nd through October 6th, 2023 as Digital Inclusion Week; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council encourages all residents to engage in programming and conversation regarding digital inclusion. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 21, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Kimbrough RESOLUTION 101.101.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2023 TO BE DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To declare October 2nd through October 6th, 2023 Digital Inclusion Week in the City of Albany and recognize and encourage digital education and engagement. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Anane and Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 102.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 16, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2023 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, in order to enshrine unalienable rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution were adopted to establish individual freedoms across the country; and WHEREAS, despite having been ratified in 1791, the first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, have continued to steadfastly protect those individual freedoms; in particular, the First Amendment has stood as a bulwark against the suppression of speech; and WHEREAS, the First Amendment states: " Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances;" and WHEREAS, there have been battles throughout the years to define speech and set limits, yet ultimately speech itself has remained free; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week is a national, annual, non-partisan celebration of freedom of speech and of the press taking place during the third full week of October to raise awareness of the importance of the right to free speech and that of a free press; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week is intended to be an inclusive celebration for all Americans, and as such, schools and organizations across the country shall mark this week with activities and events devoted to free speech topics; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week is an opportunity to encourage even stronger civic engagement, to build the civil society that our Founding Fathers envisioned; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany, New York seeks to encourage active participation in Free Speech Week and recognizes the importance of free speech and freedom of the press; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares October 16, 2023 through October 22, 2023 to be Free Speech Week. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Bryan Jimenez, Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 21, 2023 Sponsor: Council Members Anane and Kimbrough RESOLUTION NUMBER 102.101.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 16, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2023 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To declare October 16 through October 22, 2023 as Free Speech Week in the City of Albany and recognize the importance of free speech and freedom of the press. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Romero introduced the following: RESOLUTION 103.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING OCTOBER 9th 2023 AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, the City of Albany recognizes the historical and cultural significance of Indigenous Peoples as the first inhabitants of the Americas and the contributions they have made and continue to make to our country and society; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany particularly wishes to acknowledge the history and tradition of the Mohican people, who called the capital district home before Albany was founded by Dutch colonists; and WHEREAS, the City acknowledges the pain and suffering caused by colonization, forced relocations, and the devastation brought upon Indigenous Peoples and their cultures; and WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native Nations to the International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous Peoples, as well as to educate the public about the challenges faced by Indigenous communities; and WHEREAS, celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day provides a platform for Native voices, fostering appreciation and understanding within our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany believes in the importance of strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities through mutual respect and understanding; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany recognizes October 9th, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples Day in the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council encourages residents to reflect on the ongoing struggles of Indigenous Peoples, to celebrate their rich heritage and traditions, and to promote greater understanding and friendship between Indigenous Peoples and the wider Albany community. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 22, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Romero RESOLUTION 103.101.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION HONORING OCTOBER 9th 2023 AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To honor October 9, 2023 as Indigenous Peoples Day NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION OCTOBER 2, 2023 ORDINANCES 29.71.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVLEOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES RESOLUTIONS 88.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO, IF ABLE, SUPPORT STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS BY DIRECTING THEM TO SOCIAL SERVICES OR GIVING TO NOT- FOR-PROFITS 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 29.71.23 (Amended 9/18/2023) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVLEOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES 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 hereby amended to read as follows: § 375-302 Permitted Use Table. Table 375.302.1 Permitted Use Table P=Permitted Use | C=Conditional Use | A=Accessory Use | T=Temporary Use Residential Mixed-Use Special Use-Specific MU-FW MU-CU MU-CH MU-FM MU-NE MU-DT MU-NC MU-FC MU-FS MU-CI R-1M R-1L Standard in R-M R-V R-T R-2 LC I-1 I-2 Zoning District Article III LAND USE CATEGORY COMMERCIAL USES Food, and Beverage, and Consumption Service § 375- Bar or tavern C P P P C P P P C[6] P 303(4)(b)(i) § 375- Restaurant C[1] C[1] C[1] C P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] P 303(4)(b)(iii) Cannabis § 375- C P P P C P P P C[6] P consumption site 303(4)(b)(ii) § 375- Restaurant C[1] C[1] C[1] C P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] P 303(4)(b)(iii) Retail § 375- Adult retail[10] C C P 303(4)(f)(i) § 375- Convenience retail[11] P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] P 303(4)(f)(ii) § 375- General retail C P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] A A 303(4)(f)(iii) Controlled substance § 375- C C C C P P dispensary 303(4)(f)(iv) § 375- Specialty retail P[1] P[1] P[1] P[4] P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] A 303(4)(f)(v) § 375- Supermarket P P P C P P P P[6][7] P 303(4)(f)(vi) § 375- Cannabis dispensary C P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] A A 303(4)(f)(ii) Controlled substance § 375- C C C C P P dispensary 303(4)(f)(iii) § 375- Convenience retail[11] P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] P 303(4)(f)(iv) § 375- General retail C P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] A A 303(4)(f)(v) § 375- Specialty retail P[1] P[1] P[1] P[4] P[5] P P P P P P P P[6][7] A 303(4)(f)(vi) § 375- Supermarket P P P C P P P P[6][7] P 303(4)(f)(vii) Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. INDUSTRIAL USES Manufacturing, Production and Extraction § 375- Artisan manufacturing C P P P P P P P P[6][7] P P 303(5)(b)(i) § 375- Heavy manufacturing P 303(5)(b)(ii) § 375- Light manufacturing C P P P 303(5)(b)(iii) Marijuana § 375- P P P manufacturing facility 303(5)(b)(iv) NOTES: [1]This use allowance is limited to portions of the ground or basement floor where the exterior of the building was originally designed, or subsequently altered prior to June 1, 2015, by an addition extending the building closer to the sidewalk than the original facade or the installation of commercial display windows that render use of the ground floor or basement as a residence impractical, and shall not exceed 1,500 square feet of gross floor area. [2]This use allowance is limited to buildings that were originally designed for nonresidential use. [3]This use is permitted in structures that were originally designed and constructed as multi-unit dwellings, and only for the number of dwelling units that legally existed prior to the adoption of this USDO. [4]A conditional use permit is required when the use exceeds 3,000 square feet of gross floor area. [5]A conditional use permit is required when the use exceeds 5,000 square feet of gross floor area. [6]Not permitted in areas designated as "connected edge" on the MU-FM District regulating plan. [7]A conditional use permit us required in areas designated as "neighborhood general" on the MU-FM District regulating plan. [8]This use shall not be located within 500 feet of an existing group living, other use. [9]This use shall be at least 1,000 feet from the nearest boundary line of a lot with a household living use, a group living use, a religious institution or a school or a park. [10]This use shall be located at least 1,000 feet from a religious institution, a school, a residential zoning district or a park, playground. [11]This use shall not be located within 1,000 feet of an existing convenience retail use. [12]A conditional use permit is required to increase the number of dwelling units within an existing building. See § 375-303(8). Section 2. Paragraph b (Food and beverage service) of subsection 4 (Commercial uses) of section 375-303 (Use-specific standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (b) Club. (i) Any food and, beverage, and consumption service provided by a club, including alcohol, shall be served on the premises and limited to dues-paying members and their guests. (b) Food and, beverage, and consumption service. (i) Bar or tavern. (Reserved) (ii) Cannabis consumption site. (Reserved) (ii) (iii) Restaurant A. Any bar area shall be secondary and incidental to food service. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. B. No restaurant shall continue to serve alcohol for more than one hour after the normal menu food service has closed, or it shall seek approval to operate as a bar or tavern. Section 3. Paragraph f (Retail) of subsection 4 (Commercial uses) of section 375-303 (Use- specific standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (f) Retail. (i) Adult retail. A. Adult retail uses shall be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from a religious institution, school, residential zoning district, park or playground. B. Adult retail uses shall be located a minimum of 1,000 fee from another adult entertainment or adult retail use. C. No adult retail use shall exceed 10,000 square feet of gross floor area. (ii) Cannabis dispensary. A. Cannabis dispensaries shall comply with all regulations and standards as provided in the New York State Cannabis Law, and any prevailing regulations that New York State may enact. B. No cannabis dispensary shall operate before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. (iii) Controlled substance dispensary. A. Methadone dispensary. 1. This facility shall not be permitted in locations where its busiest hours of operation would cause significant congestion on any public street at peak traffic hours, as determined by the Albany Police Department, unless the facility enters into an agreement with the City to schedule or limit hours of operation to avoid such significant traffic congestion. (ii)(iv) Convenience retail. A. No convenience retail use shall be located within 1,000 feet of another convenience retail use. B. The owner of the property shall keep on file with the Albany Police Department and the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance the following information, and shall keep the information provided to those departments current at all times: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. 1. The name, address, telephone, and electronic notice information of the owner of the property and the operator of the convenience store (if it is not the property owner). 2. If the property owner resides more than 30 miles away from the property, the name, address, telephone, and electronic notice information for a designated local contact located closer to the property and authorized to accept and respond to any complaints about the operation of the property or business. C. Any use established or first occupying a property after June 1, 2017, shall be required to comply with the following standards before a certificate of occupancy will be issued. Any use established or first occupying a property before June 1, 2017, shall be required to comply with the following standards within two years after June 1, 2017. 1. Install a surveillance camera system with at least three cameras: one overlooking the cash register; one overlooking each public entrance to the convenience store; and one overlooking any on-site parking area. Cameras shall be operational 24 hours of each day or shall be triggered by motion detectors; recordings shall include the date and time the image was taken, and shall be retained for at least 30 days after each image is taken. Only the owner and facility operator shall have access to the recorded images. 2. Install a drop safe bolted to the floor near the cash register in a location visible by the security camera overlooking the cash register. 3. The building or site shall be designed to allow a clear line of site from the public right-of-way to each cash register area, and that clear line of site shall remain unobstructed by goods, materials, shelves, or anything hung from the ceiling or attached to a window or door. 4. Install trash receptacles in locations that are not visible from public rights- of-way. 5. Install signage near the front entrance (no larger than one square foot) that reads: "No Loitering." 6. The exterior of the premises shall be kept free of vending machines, merchandise and open storage. 7. Ensure that in compliance with § 375-409(4)(e), window signs do not obstruct more than 15% of any individual window, or collectively more than 10% of the window area on any story of the building, exclusive of any notices required by federal, state, or local law. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. 8. All original window openings must be transparent and comply with Subsection (4)(f)(ii)C3 and 7 above. 9. Remove all litter from the premises, public sidewalks, curbs and alleys along the perimeters of the property, at least once each week. 10. Any convenience retail disallowed under the provisions of § 375-507(5) shall not be reestablished within one year or closure and shall require a conditional use permit to be reopened. (iii)(v) General retail. A. Merchandise may not be displayed, stored, or offered for sale on any yard adjacent to a residential district or within a public right-of-way. (iv) Controlled substance dispensary. A. Marijuana dispensary. 1. No person or entity shall produce, grow, or sell medical marijuana or hold itself out as a New York State registered or licensed organization unless they are in compliance with New York State Public Health Law Article 33 or the New York State Cannabis Law and are registered or licensed as required by such laws, or are performing activities expressly exempt by such laws. B. Methadone dispensary. 1. This facility shall not be permitted in locations where its busiest hours of operation would cause significant congestion on any public street at peak traffic hours, as determined by the Albany Police Department, unless the facility enters into an agreement with the City to schedule or limit hours of operation to avoid such significant traffic congestion. (v)(v) Specialty retail. (Reserved) (vi)(vii) Supermarket. (Reserved) Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Section 4. Paragraph b (Manufacturing, processing and extraction) of subsection 5 (Industrial uses) of section 375-303 (Use-specific standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (b) Manufacturing, processing and extraction. (i) Artisan manufacturing A. No outdoor storage shall be permitted except in the I-1 and I-2 Districts. (ii) Heavy manufacturing. A. All mining and related operations shall comply with Chapter 211, Article III (Mining Operations) of the City Code. (iii) Light manufacturing. A. No outdoor storage shall be permitted except in the I-1 and I-2 Districts. (iv) Marijuana manufacturing facility. A. No person or entity shall produce, grow, or sell medical marijuana or hold itself out as a New York State registered organization unless it has complied with Article 33 of the New York Public Health Law and this USDO, and is registered by the New York State Department of Health. B. A registered organization shall only manufacture approved medical marijuana products in accordance with Article 33 of the Public Health Law. C. A registered organization shall only manufacture approved medical marijuana products in an indoor, enclosed, secure facility. D. A registered organization shall not dispense approved medical marijuana products from the same location where the marijuana is grown or manufactured. E. All marijuana manufacturing facilities shall have a security system to prevent and detect diversion, theft, or loss of marijuana and/or medical marijuana products, using commercial grade equipment. F. Marijuana manufacturing facilities shall be restricted to only a single external sign with only black and white colors that shall not be illuminated at any time. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Section 5. Table 375.405.1 (Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking) of Article IV (Development Standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 375.405.1 Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking GFA = Gross Floor Area; NLA = Net Leasable Area Minimum Number of Spaces Land Use Category Maximum Number of Spaces Allowed Required COMMERCIAL USES Food and, Beverage, and Consumption Services Bar or tavern 1 per 150 square feet NLA 1 per 125 square feet NLA Cannabis consumption site 1 per 150 square feet NLA 1 per 125 square feet NLA Restaurant 1 per 150 square feet NLA 1 per 125 square feet NLA Guest Accommodations Bed-and-breakfast 0.75 per guest room 1 per guest room Hotel 0.75 per guest room 1 per guest room Office and Services Beauty salon, spa or 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA barbershop Blood plasma center 1 per 100 square feet of main 1 per 85 square feet of main assembly Funeral home or crematorium assembly room room Laboratory or research facility 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Medical clinic 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA Office, general 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Personal or business service 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Professional office 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Trade school 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Recreation and Entertainment Adult entertainment 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA Indoor recreation or 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA entertainment 1 per 300 square feet GFA plus 1 Outdoor recreation or 1 per 250 square feet GFA plus 1 per per 10,000 square feet of outdoor entertainment 8,500 square feet of outdoor activity area activity area Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. 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Retail Adult retail 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA Cannabis dispensary 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Controlled substance 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA dispensary Convenience retail 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA General retail 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Specialty retail 1 per 400 square feet NLA 1 per 350 square feet NLA Supermarket 1 per 300 square feet NLA 1 per 250 square feet NLA Vehicles and Equipment Automobile wash 1 per 500 square feet NLA 1 per 425 square feet NLA Dispatch service or freight 1 per 500 square feet NLA 1 per 425 square feet NLA truck terminal Freight truck terminal 1 per 500 square feet NLA 1 per 425 square feet NLA Heavy vehicle and equipment 1 per 500 square feet NLA 1 per 425 square feet NLA sales, rental, and servicing Light vehicle servicing 1 per 500 square feet NLA 1 per 425 square feet NLA Parking lot 0 n/a Parking structure 0 n/a Transit facility 0 n/a Vehicle fueling station 1 per 200 square feet NLA 1 per 170 square feet NLA Vehicle sales or rental 1 per 500 square feet NLA 1 per 425 square feet NLA INDUSTRIAL USES Commercial Services Crematorium 1 per 1,000 square feet GFA 1 per 850 square feet GFA Heavy commercial services Storage and wholesale 1 per 1,000 square feet GFA 1 per 850 square feet GFA distribution Self-storage facility 1 per 5,500 square feet GFA 1 per 4,675 square feet GFA Manufacturing, Production, and Extraction Artisan manufacturing 1 per 500 square feet GFA 1 per 425 square feet GFA Heavy manufacturing 1 per 1,000 square feet GFA 1 per 850 square feet GFA Light manufacturing 1 per 1,000 square feet GFA 1 per 850 square feet GFA Marijuana manufacturing 1 per 1,000 square feet GFA 1 per 850 square feet GFA Waste and Salvage Waste/recycling processing 1 per 1,000 square feet indoor 1 per 850 square feet GFA facility GFA Recycling dropoff center 1 n/a Landfill 0 n/a Vehicle towing, wrecking, or 0 n/a ACCESSORY USES Home occupation 0 n/a All other accessory uses listed 0 n/a TEMPORARY USES Farmers' market 0 n/a All other temporary uses listed 0 n/a in Table 375.302.1 Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. 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Table 375.405.2 (Shared Parking Reduction) of Article IV (Development Standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 375.405.2 Shared Parking Reduction (Add the requirements and divide by these factors) Food and, Multi-unit Civic and Beverage, and Guest Recreation and Retail, Office Other Property Use Dwelling Institutional Consumption Accommodations Entertainment and Services Commercial Use Service Multi-unit dwelling n/a 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 Civic and 1.1 n/a 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.5 institutional Food and, beverage, and 1.1 1.2 n/a n/a n/a 1.3 1.7 consumption service Guest accommo- 1.1 1.2 n/a n/a n/a 1.3 1.7 dations Recreation and 1.1 1.2 n/a n/a n/a 1.3 1.7 entertainment Retail, office and 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 n/a 1.2 services Other commercial 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.2 n/a use Example calculation: Shared parking proposed between a 60,000-square-foot school (civic and institutional use) and a 12,000-square-foot indoor recreation or entertainment facility (recreation use) would be calculated as follows: 60,000-square-foot school: standalone parking requirement: 1 space per 750 square feet of gross floor area equals 80 spaces. 12,000-square-foot indoor recreation or entertainment facility: standalone parking requirement: 1 space per 300 square feet of gross floor area equals 40 spaces. Shared parking calculation: 120 spaces divided by 1.2 (from table) equals 100 spaces. Section 7. Table 375.405.5 (Minimum Required Bicycle Parking) of Article IV (Development Standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 375.405.5 Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Land Use Category Bicycle Parking Spaces Required Enclosed Spaces Required Household Living 2 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Dwelling, multi-unit Minimum 60% enclosed whichever is greater Group Living Assisted living facility or nursing home Community residential facility 3 Minimum 60% enclosed Group living, other Dormitory 20% of required vehicle spaces 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Rooming house Minimum 30% enclosed whichever is greater Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL USES Club 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Community center whichever is greater Cultural facility Higher education institution 20% of required vehicle spaces Minimum 30% enclosed Hospital 5% of required vehicle spaces 10% of required vehicle spaces, Religious institution whichever is greater School 20% of required vehicle spaces 10% of required vehicle spaces, n/a Stadium or arena whichever is greater COMMERCIAL USES Agriculture and Animal-Related 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Plant nursery whichever is greater n/a Veterinarian or kennel 3 Food and, Beverage, and Consumption Services Bar or tavern 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Cannabis consumption site n/a whichever is greater Restaurant Guest Accommodations Bed-and-breakfast 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces n/a Hotel Office and Services Beauty salon or spa Blood plasma center Laboratory or research facility Medical clinic 10% of required vehicle spaces Minimum 60% enclosed Office Personal or business service Trade school Recreation and Entertainment Adult entertainment 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Indoor recreation or entertainment n/a whichever is greater Outdoor recreation or entertainment Retail Adult retail Cannabis dispensary Controlled substance dispensary 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Convenience retail n/a whichever is greater General retail Specialty retail Supermarket Vehicles and Equipment Parking structure 10% of required vehicle spaces Minimum 60% enclosed Vehicle fueling station 3 n/a INDUSTRIAL USES Commercial Services Self-storage facility 3 n/a 3 or 10% of required vehicle spaces, Artisan manufacturing n/a whichever is greater Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Section 8. Subsection 2 (Hours of operation) of section 375-410 (Operating and maintenance) of Article IV (Development Standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: (2) Hours of operation. (a) In the R-1L, R-1M, R-2, R-T, R-M, and R-V Zoning Districts, no nonresidential use shall operate before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. (b) In the MU-NE Zoning District, no nonresidential use shall operate before 6:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. (c) In the, MU-NC, MU-CU, MU-CI and MU-FM Zoning Districts, no use categorized as a food and, beverage, and consumption use in Table 357.302.1 (Permitted Use Table) shall operate before 5:00 a.m. or after 2:00 a.m. (d) Cannabis dispensaries shall be subject to the hours of operation established in § 375-303(4)(f)(ii)(B). (e) Sidewalk and outdoor cafes shall be subject to the hours of operation established in § 375-303(6)(m). Section 9. Section 375-602 (Definitions) 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 only with regard to those definitions which are herein amended, inserted, or deleted, and which are to put in their appropriate places, alphabetically, within in the section : BANQUET FACILITY A building or part of a building in which the principal function is hosting special occasion events, parties, banquets, receptions, and that serves food and drink prepared elsewhere to groups of people on the premises, but that does not meet the definition of a bar or tavern or a cannabis consumption site. This use may have facilities for refrigeration or heating of food, but generally does not have facilities to prepare the food it serves on the premises. See also “restaurant.” CANNABIS CONSUMPTION SITE An establishment that is registered or licensed by the State of New York Office of Cannabis Management where cannabis products are sold to be consumed on the premises. CANNABIS DISPENSARY A business that is registered or licensed by the State of New York Office of Cannabis Management that sells or otherwise distributes cannabis for consumption off-premises. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DISPENSARY A business that is registered to operate in the State of New York that sells or otherwise distributed distributes drugs, goods, or materials that are listed as controlled substances under the Federal Controlled Substances Act or the New York State Public Health Law to persons, and under conditions, authorized by the State of New York. This use includes a marijuana dispensary and a methadone dispensary, but shall not include a cannabis dispensary. MARIJUANA DISPENSARY A business that is registered or licensed in the State of New York that sells or otherwise distributes marijuana. MARIJUANA MANUFACTURING FACILITY Includes, but is not limited to, cultivation, harvesting, extraction or other processing, packaging and labeling of marijuana for sale. OFFICE, GENERAL Establishments providing executive, management, administrative, professional services, consulting, banking, laboratory, recordkeeping, music or sound recording, or a headquarters of an enterprise or organization, but not including the on-premises sale of retail goods. This use does not include a blood plasma center, laboratory or research facility, professional office, marijuana cannabis dispensary, medical clinic or methadone dispensary. RETAIL A use that meets the definition of cannabis retail, convenience retail, general retail, specialty retail, supermarket, but not including a marijuana dispensary or methadone dispensary. (1) RETAIL, GENERAL Establishments engaged in selling goods or merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods, including auction houses, that do not meet the definition of any other retail use, a restaurant use, or any other use listed in Table 375.302.1 (Permitted Use Table). (2) RETAIL, CONVENIENCE A retail store selling a limited selection of groceries, beverages, snacks, lottery tickets, newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, household products and personal items to be consumed primarily off the premises. This use is designed to attract customers who purchase a relatively few items and depends upon a large volume of stop-and-go traffic. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. (3) RETAIL, SPECIALTY A retailer concentrating on selling a limited or select merchandise line of goods and having a narrow but extensive selection in their specialty. Examples are bicycle shops, music stores, florists, photo supply stores and antique shops. (4) RETAIL, SUPERMARKET A retail or wholesale store selling foodstuffs and daily essential items, which may include but not be limited to canned goods, meats, dairy products, vegetables, condiments and paper goods, and in which at least 5% of the gross revenues of the establishment come from sales of fresh vegetables, fruit, and produce. Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 23RD DAY OF JUNE, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: June 23, 2023 Sponsor(s): Balarin o/b/o Planning ORDINANCE 29.71.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVLEOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance updates the USDO with regard to Cannabis dispensaries in the City of Albany. This ordinance will need a SEQRA review and to be referred to the Albany County Planning Board under GML § 239-m. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Section 1 of this ordinance updates the permitted use table. Section 2 changes references to “food and beverage service” and “bar and tavern” to include cannabis consumption sites. Section 3 adds use-specific standards for cannabis dispensaries, and removes references to marijuana dispensaries. Section 4 gets rid of use-specific standards for marijuana manufacturing facilities. Section 5 updates Table 375.405.1 (Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking) to align with the revised terminology. Section 6 updates Table 375.405.2 (Shared Parking Reduction) to align with the revised terminology. Section 7 updates Table 375.405.5 (Minimum Required Bicycle Parking) to align with the revised terminology. Section 8 establishes hours of operation for cannabis consumption sites and dispensaries. Section 9 adds definitions for “Cannabis Consumption Site” and “Cannabis Dispensary,” deletes definitions for “Marijuana Dispensary” and “Marijuana Manufacturing Facility,” and clarifies and updates other definitions. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Council Members Flynn, Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, and Zamer introduced the following, with the support of Council President Ellis, Mayor Sheehan, City Treasurer Shahinfar, and City Auditor Applyrs: RESOLUTION 88.82.23R (Pending Amendment 10.2.23) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO, IF ABLE, SUPPORT STRUGGLING INDIVIDUALS BY DIRECTING THEM TO SOCIAL SERVICES OR GIVING TO NOT-FOR-PROFITS WHEREAS, the Albany County Department of Social Services provides housing vouchers to those in need, and the City of Albany has allocated funds from the American Rescue Plan to assist with the rapid rehousing of those who have been evicted from their homes; and WHEREAS, virtually all of these services are provided by not-for-profit community- based organizations that need financial support from the public; and WHEREAS, more than 1,500 units of affordable housing have been created or renovated since 2015 however there is still a high demand for more, the City is home to hundreds of units of supportive housing with a concentration in our historically underserved neighborhoods and more than a dozen treatment centers for those struggling with addiction, as well as home to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries; and WHEREAS, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the complications of that public health crisis have significantly exacerbated existing problems of homeless, mental illness, addiction, and individuals seeking money from others, sometimes referred to as panhandling; and WHEREAS, although every American has a recognized constitutional right to ask for money in public in a non-threatening manner, the increase in individuals seeking money from others – particularly in an aggressive manner – over the past several years has significantly impacted public spaces throughout the City of Albany, together with the businesses that exist in and around those public spaces; and WHEREAS, many individuals seeking money from others operate in some of the City’s busiest roads and intersections, behavior which significantly increases the likelihood of vehicle accidents and injuries, putting themselves, drivers, and passersby at risk; WHEREAS, it is more effective for members of the public to assist local service providers than for them to place themselves and the community at risk by handing money directly to individuals standing in traffic; WHEREAS, the City of Albany is home to resources that assist those struggling with homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, mental illness, and other difficulties; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes there is still work to be done related to affordable Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. housing and other topics to address those struggling; and WHEREAS, the City is currently reviewing possible legislative actions to help deal with the current prevalence of aggressive and/or dangerous attempts to seek money from others; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany, with the support of the Mayor, the City Auditor, and the City Treasurer, hereby encourages the public, for the safety of the community, to refrain from giving money directly to individuals seeking money from others and to, instead, give to local organizations that work to assist those struggling with homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, mental illness, and other difficulties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Albany shall create pamphlets detailing available services that can assist individuals seeking money from others and which shall be made available for members of the public to distribute. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 10, 2023 Sponsors: Council Members Flynn, Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, and Zamer introduced the following, with the support of Mayor Sheehan, City Treasurer Shahinfar, City Auditor Applyrs, and Council President Ellis RESOLUTION 88.82.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS FORCED TO SEEK MONEY FROM OTHER RESIDENTS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution discourages members of the public from giving money directly to individuals seeking money from other residents, a.k.a. panhandling, and encourages them, instead, to give money to community organizations which provide assistance to those suffering from homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, mental illness, and other difficulties. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW See above. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. Council Member Adams introduced the following: Resolution Number 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany recognizes that the lands now known as the Americas have been inhabited by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years, and that the City of Albany is built upon the ancestral homelands of the Mohican People, who were longtime caretakers of these lands we now cherish; and WHEREAS, October 12, 1492, is one of the most significant historical dates for all Indigenous people of the Americas, as it marks the beginning of European and American colonization, which included widespread violence, forced relocations, land dispossession, cultural suppression, assimilation and termination policies that forever changed indigenous lives and cultures; and WHEREAS, government entities and public institutions today have a responsibility to enact policies to oppose systemic racism towards Indigenous people in the United States, as discrimination perpetuates high rates of poverty and disproportionate health, education, and social crises; and WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native Nations to the United Nations-sponsored International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas, and as of the date of this resolution, over 200 cities, counties, states, and universities across the United States have officially adopted Indigenous Peoples Day; and WHEREAS, recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day on the second Monday of October provides a more accurate representation of our nation's and region's diverse history, and transforms a celebration of conquest and cultural genocide into a celebration of the enduring traditions, values, and strength of Indigenous Peoples, and brings hope for a brighter future of respect, partnership, and unity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany shall henceforth recognize the second Monday in October of each year as Indigenous Peoples' Day, instead of and as a replacement for any official recognition of Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples' Day should be used for all future references to the Holiday occurring on the second Monday of October, and any existing documents referencing Columbus Day shall be understood to mean Indigenous Peoples' Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all local businesses, organizations, schools, and community members to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day, and to take time to deepen their understanding of the history, cultural significance, sacrifices and contributions of the Indigenous people of this land. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 24, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Adams RESOLUTION 95.92.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To officially declare the Second Monday in October to be Indigenous Peoples Day. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW N/A FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. New material is underlined. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, October 2, 2023 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. If you wish to speak during the meeting or provide written comments, they must be received by 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment Page 1 of 9 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on October 2nd, 2023 at 7:00PM and will be held in advance of the potential passage of the following ordinance. This meeting will be an in-person meeting in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall and will be held on the following matter: ORDINANCE 29.71.23 (As Amended 9/18/2023) , Sponsored by Council Member Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVLEOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES Documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in the office of the Common Council, 24 Eagle St, Rm 206, Albany, NY 12207. Efforts will also be made to make application documents available for viewing online at: https://www.albanyny.gov/2187/Albany-Common-Council This public hearing is being held pursuant to guidelines established in the Open Meetings Law and anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments (commoncouncil@albanyny.gov) or provide in-person testimony on three ordinances before the Common Council for consideration. The Public Hearing will be livestreamed to our YouTube© page: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil5666 We encourage all interested parties to submit written comments by 12 noon on October 2nd, 2023. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the above stated time and location. Shaniqua Jackson Acting City Clerk Page 2 of 9 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson C of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 2 Planning G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 3 Romero I of 2022 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to the Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee Committee* 4 Romero J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 5 Romero K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 6 Kimbrough L of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 7 Zamer M of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* Page 3 of 9 Local Laws Held 8 Anane D of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 5 OF LOCAL LAW 1-2016 IN RELATION TO THE EXPIRATION THEREOF *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 9 Keegan E of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE XI TO BE ENTITLED “HARASSMENT OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER, OR TRAFFIC SAFETY AIDE” *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 10 Adams F of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 11 Zamer H of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 41 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* Page 4 of 9 Ordinances Introduced 1 Frederick 37.101.23 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 2 Romero 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 Page 5 of 9 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 2 Love 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to the Council Operations & Ethics Committee* 3 Anane 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 4 Anane 5.21.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (LOITERING; DISTURBANCES; DEFACING PROPERTY) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SIMPLIFYING THE ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES FOR LOITERING. *Referred to the Public Safety Committee* 5 Romero 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 6 Farrell 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 7 Kimbrough 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to the Human Resources & Human Rights Committee* 8 Keegan 28.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE *Referred to the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* Page 6 of 9 Ordinances Held 9 Balarin 29.71.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 10 Balarin 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT *Referred to the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee* 11 Adams 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 12 Flynn 34.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROVIDING DEFRIBRILLATORS IN MUNICIPAL WORKPLACES *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* 13 Adams 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 INDIGINOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee* Page 7 of 9 Resolutions Introduced 1 Hoey 97.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NAIROBI VIVES AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 2 Hoey 98.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING PAUL COLLINS- HACKETT AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 3 Hoey 99.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE BURDETT BIRTH CENTER OF SAMARITAN HOSPITAL IN TROY 4 Anane 100.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2023 TO BE COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 5 Kimbrough 101.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2023 TO BE DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 6 Anane 102.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 16, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2023 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 7 Romero 103.101.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING OCTOBER 9th 2023 AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Page 8 of 9 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey 13.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLOURINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 2 Hoey 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to the Parks, Recreation & Family Services Committee* 3 Clarke 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 4 Flynn 88.82.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO REFRAIN FROM GIVING MONEY DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING MONEY FROM OTHERS *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 5 Robinson 92.91.23R A RESOLUTION IN ENCOURAGING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO SEEK ENVIRONMENTAL BOND ACT FUNDING FOR THE PATROON CREEK GREENWAY *Referred to the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 6 Adams 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY Page 9 of 9