1. Active Calendar 1.I. Active Calendar October 17 2022 Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR OCTOBER 17 2022.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. October 17, 2022 Documents: OCTOBER 17, 2022.PDF 2.II. Local Law F Of 2022 Documents: LOCAL LAW F OF 2022 (HOEY)-ESTABLISHES THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.PDF 2.II.i. Resolution 88.92.22R (Anane) Honorary Street Renaming Phillip Sabatino Documents: RESOLUTION 88.92.22R (ANANE) HONORARY STREET RENAMING PHILLIP SABATINO.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. Agenda For The October 17th, 2022 Regular Meeting Documents: 22 AGENDA 1017.PDF Page 1 of 2 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday, October 17, 2022 (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 Local Laws Held (a) Local Law F of 2 Hoey A LOCAL LAW 2022 AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced (a) 93.102.22R Johnson A RESOLUTION HONORING BEVERLY A. BARDEQUEZ’S LIFE AND ALL THE GOOD WORK SHE DID, ESPECIALLY FOR THE RAPP ROAD COMMUNITY Resolutions Introduced (a) 94.102.22R Johnson A RESOLUTION HONORING PHILEMON THOMAS, ALBANY’S FIRST BLACK CHESS MASTER. Resolutions Introduced (a) 95.102.22R Anane and A RESOLUTION OF THE Kimbrough COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 17, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2022 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolution Introduced (a) 96.102.22R Anane and A RESOLUTION Kimbrough DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2022 COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Held (b) 88.92.22R 3 Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF PHILLIP SABATINO AND RENAMING A PORTION OF QUAIL Page 2 of 2 STREET IN HIS HONOR. (a) Pending Discussion at Caucus on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 @ 5:30pm, IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (b) Pending Discussion at General Services, Health and Environment on Monday, October 17th, 2022 @ 6:00pm, 2022 IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (10/07/2022) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION OCTOBER 17, 2022 ORDINANCES 23.102.22 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 RESOLUTIONS 93.102.22R A RESOLUTION HONORING BEVERLY A. BARDEQUEZ’S LIFE AND ALL THE GOOD WORK SHE DID, ESPECIALLY FOR THE RAPP ROAD COMMUNITY 94.102.22R A RESOLUTION HONORING PHILEMON THOMAS, ALBANY’S FIRST BLACK CHESS MASTER 95.102.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 17, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2022, AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 96.102.22R A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2022 COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation, introduced the following: ORDINANCE 23.102.22 AN ORDINACE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The 2023 City Budget as proposed by the Mayor on September 30, 2022 is hereby adopted as the Budget of the City of Albany for fiscal year 2023. 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. 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 positions shall be the number of positions under such title. 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. Section 5. It is further hereby ordered and directed that the sums set forth in the budget as presented by the Mayor on September 30, 2022, 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 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022 ___________________________ CORPORATION COUNSEL To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 28, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation ORDINANCE 23.102.22 TITLE: AN ORDINACE ADOPTING THE BUDGET, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF CITY GOVERNMENT, AND LEVYING REAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023. GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To adopt the budget for the City for the 2023 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 2023. Council Member Johnson introduced the following: RESOLUTION 93.102.22R A RESOLUTION HONORING BEVERLY A. BARDEQUEZ’S LIFE AND ALL THE GOOD WORK SHE DID, ESPECIALLY FOR THE RAPP ROAD COMMUNITY WHEREAS Beverly Ann Bardequez, 73, of Albany, NY went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2022 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her beloved family; and WHEREAS, she was born in Albany on April 13, 1949, the daughter of the late Edward and Girlie Ferguson; and WHEREAS, following graduation from New Lebanon Central High School she was employed by the New York State Department of Social Services and later the State Department of Health. She left the Department of Health to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree from The State University of New York at Albany. Upon her graduation, Beverly obtained employment with the Educational Opportunity Center (“EOC”), a Division of Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. She worked as the Enrollment Services Manager at EOC until her retirement; and WHEREAS, Ms. Bardequez proudly served as the President of the Rapp Road Historic, Association (“RRHA”) through which she worked tirelessly to preserve the legacy of Rapp Road. During her tenure “Crossroads: The History of Rapp Road and the Great Migration” documentary was featured on PBS, and the RRHA walking tour was established. An RRHA exhibit was featured and presented at many locations throughout New York, including at the State Museum. Beverly was recognized for her dedication to the association, and received numerous citations and awards – most notably in 2003, when she received the Chancellor’s Award; and WHEREAS, in a 2017 Enterprise podcast, Ms. Bardequez shared her earliest memories of growing up on Rapp Road. On a gray day, speaking in a house she had lovingly restored, she told stories filled with the magic of childhood. Her parents rented a little home down Pine Lane, just off Rapp Road, from a farmer named Mr. Salisbury. She remembered how the farmer would let her and her brother hitch rides on the back of his horse-pulled hay wagon; and WHEREAS, The Rapp Road community was recognized as a New York State Historic District on the National and Historic Registry in 2002 based on Emma Dickson and Jennifer Lemak’s work. Ms. Bardequez followed in her aunt Emma’s footsteps becoming president of the RRHA; and WHEREAS, Beverly was a member of Wilborn’s Temple Church of God in Christ. She is survived by three beloved daughters Dina Ranellucci ; Erinn Serriano Harkless (Floyd) and Nora Serriano, two sons, the late Vincent Anthony Serriano and Seth Poland (Nina). and two daughters of affection Joy Winans (Mario) and Kathleen McClean (Mark). She had seven cherished grandchildren: Kealand Mckinnon (Hallie);Jalesa Harkless; Luccas Serriano; Gabriella Ranellucci; Tessa Ranellucci; Lexxus Serriano-Pearson; Xavier Martin and nine great grandchildren. She is survived by nine siblings: Edward Ferguson Jr (Sandy); Lyle Ferguson; Mary DeWitt (Ward-deceased); Mark Ferguson; Lois Morris (Euton); Kirk Ferguson; Johnathan McClement (Jill); Marian Gocaand two sisters of affection: Clarice Milliken and Theresa Walker. Beverly was predeceased by her brother Kevin Ferguson. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, God children and three aunts Pauline Walker, Dorothy Woodard, and Emma Dickson; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the life and accomplishments of Beverly Bardequez and everything she has done for the City of Albany and Rapp Road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the Clerk of the Common Council is directed to send a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, to Beverly Bardequez’s family. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Ethan Samuel, Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 28, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson RESOLUTION 93.102.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION HONORING BEVERLY A. BARDEQUEZ’S LIFE AND ALL THE GOOD WORK SHE DID, ESPECIALLY FOR THE RAPP ROAD COMMUNITY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution honors the life and accomplishments of Beverly Bardequez and everything she has done for the City of Albany and Rapp Road. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Johnson introduced the following: RESOLUTION 94.102.22R A RESOLUTION HONORING PHILEMON THOMAS, ALBANY’S FIRST BLACK CHESS MASTER. WHEREAS Philemon Thomas, an Albany native, learned to play chess at the age of 8; and WHEREAS, he was taught by his Aunt how the pieces moved and the rules of the game, but didn't take it seriously until he stumbled onto Pigeon/Townsend Park, where he saw the men playing blitz chess (or speed chess), a form of chess played with 5 minutes or less on the clock; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas became immediately intrigued and, because of the blitz chess players and their trash talking, he began to study the game and read about it. The reading made him rapidly improve, and because of the improvement he entered first local and then national tournaments, honing his skills and consistently improving; and WHEREAS, that improvement culminated with Philemon achieving the title of “Master” in 2020; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas was able to make history in the city of Albany New York by becoming the first Black national chess master born in the city; and WHEREAS, his ultimate goal is to inspire people, especially kids who will, hopefully, by hearing his story become what they dream of, even if it is something that is achieved by traveling the road less traveled; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the skills and accomplishments of Chess Master Philemon Thomas and everything he has done for the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the Clerk of the Common Council is directed to send a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed, to Philemon and his family. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Ethan Samuel, Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 21, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Johnson RESOLUTION 94.102.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION HONORING PHILEMON THOMAS, ALBANY’S FIRST BLACK CHESS MASTER. GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution honors the skills and accomplishments of Chess Master Philemon Thomas and everything he has done for the City of Albany. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Members Anane and Kimbrough introduced the following: RESOLUTION NUMBER 95.102.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 17, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2022 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers created and adopted the United States Constitution in 1787, thereby setting forth the supreme law of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, written by James Madison to guarantee individual freedoms, were ratified in 1791 and became known collectively as the Bill of Rights; 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, freedom of speech is a right guaranteed to all Americans; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week, a national, annual, non-partisan, commemorative event, takes place during the third full week of October to raise awareness of the importance of free speech and a free press in the United States; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week is designed to be an inclusive celebration for all Americans, and as such, a wide variety of organizations, schools and individuals across the country will conduct activities and events devoted to free speech topics to mark the week; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week is also an opportunity to share information with the public and the media as a way of furthering the vision of our Founding Fathers; 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 17, 2022 through October 23, 2022 to be Free Speech Week. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Ethan Samuel, Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: October 4, 2022 SPONSOR Council Members Anane and Kimbrough RESOLUTION NUMBER 95.102.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 17, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2022 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To declare October 17, 2022 through 23, 2022 as Free Speech Week in the City of Albany NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW See body of text. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Members Anane and Kimbrough introduced the following: Resolution Number 96.102.22R A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2022 COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, the sharing of ideas and information helps to build common understanding and common values within a community; and WHEREAS, access to information in today’s media environment is critical for the healthy functioning of our community; and WHEREAS, community media organizations provide a means for diverse communities to tell their stories, hear each other’s stories, and create new stories together; and WHEREAS, community media organizations provide information to the community that is not covered by mainstream commercial media; and WHEREAS, community media organizations provide people with the skills necessary for the creation, sharing and consumption of knowledge and ideas through media; and WHEREAS, community media is an important resource for participating in local democratic policy and processes; and WHEREAS, community media connects community organizations, schools, and local governments to their constituents; and WHEREAS, in many communities, people are not aware of the diverse and valuable programming on public, education, and government access channels or community radio channels; 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, the Common Council of the City of Albany declares October 20, 2022 as 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, the Common Council further finds that Channel Albany Community Media 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: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk FROM: Ethan Samuel, Legislative Aide RE: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum DATE: October 4, 2022 SPONSOR Council Members Anane and Kimbrough RESOLUTION NUMBER 96.102.22R TITLE A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2022 COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To officially express the intention of the Common Council. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW To declare October 20, 2022 as Community Media Day, which occurs during Free Speech Week, which is October 17-23, 2022 FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Hoey introduced the following: LOCAL LAW F OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Albany as follows: Section 1. Sections 42-69, 42-70, and 42-71 of Article XI (General Provisions) of Part 3 (Department of Public Safety) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany are amended to read as follows: § 42-69 (Reserved) Establishment. There is hereby established a department known as the “Department of Public Safety.” § 42-70 (Reserved) Commissioner of Public Safety. There shall be appointed by the Mayor a Commissioner of Public Safety who shall head the Department of Public Safety and carry out the functions and duties thereof. The Commissioner shall serve and hold such office at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Commissioner shall appoints such deputies, directors and other subordinates as shall be authorized by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment and who shall serve at the Commissioner’s pleasure. § 42-71 (Reserved) Scope, powers and duties of Commissioner The Commissioner of Public Safety shall collaborate with the Chiefs of the Departments of Police and Fire to manage the selection, appointment, training and development of police and civilian staff. The Commissioner shall additionally have cognizance, jurisdiction, supervision, and control of disciplinary proceedings within such departments with the authority to impose appropriate sanctions including reprimand, treatment of training, forfeiture of pay, demotion and dismissal, and other disciplinary measures as determined by analyzing pre-established rules and guidelines. In carrying out such responsibilities, the Commissioner may obtain review and evidence, including disciplinary reports and shall prepare written decisions and instructions regarding findings, cases, claims and dispute related to discipline. The Commissioner shall also prepare and submit plans and credentials necessary to gain or retain state accreditation of such departments, and design and conduct performance appraisals. In addition, the Commissioner shall possess such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by local law or ordinance of the Common Council. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State in accordance with section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2022 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: John-Raphael Pichardo, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: May 6, 2022 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey LOCAL LAW F OF 2022 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Establishes the Department of Public Safety NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW In the early 2000s, the Department of Public Safety was repealed. The Local Law allows for the position of Commissioner of Public Safety as proposed by the Mayor in the 2022 Budget to be housed within the Department of Public Safety. FISCAL IMPACT None, as the position of Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has already been budgeted for in the 2022 budget. Council Member Anane introduced the following RESOLUTION NUMBER 88.92.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF PHILLIP SABATINO AND RENAMING A PORTION OF QUAIL STREET IN HIS HONOR WHEREAS, Phil Sabatino was born on October 2, 1924, in the City of Albany to Anthony and Lucia Sabatino, who originally came from the Province of Foggia in the Puglia region of Italy; and WHEREAS, Phil or “Philly” as he was affectionately known as was educated at St. Patrick’s Elementary School and Christian Brothers Academy in Albany; and WHEREAS, Phil joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was deployed on June 11, 1943 from the US Naval Training Station in Sampson, New York, to the Admiralty Islands, where he bravely served his country during World War II, and WHEREAS, after the war Phil returned to Albany and married his sweetheart Marion (Hilton) Sabatino and together they raised three children: daughters Sandra (Schweppenhauser) Pam (Holmes) and son Anthony. Phil and Marion had 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Philly was the proud owner of Sabatino’s Liquor Store on Quail Street, The Lamp Post Restaurant & Pub on Western Avenue, and LP’s Dance Club on Western Avenue, and was also directly involved in the development of Washington Avenue Extension; and WHEREAS, Phil Sabatino was noted for his compassion, friendship, and great sense of humor, exemplified every Christmas starting in the 1960s when Philly would purchase Christmas gifts for the needy kids in the “Quail Street” neighborhood and would provide the families a Christmas tree if they could not afford one, efforts which earned him the title “Neighborhood Santa.” Each Thanksgiving Philly would give to the families in the neighborhood a turkey or a pie; and WHEREAS, Philly contributed to the schools of Albany, including the College of St. Rose, the Vincentian Institute Christian Brother Academy, La Salle School for Boys, and Mercy High School, to name a few, donating his time, his money, and even his wine and liquor from the liquor store for their annual fundraisers; and WHEREAS, Philly was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church and, before its closure, St. Patrick’s Church, for many years funding their church raffle prizes so that the church could benefit fully from the proceeds of the raffle; and WHEREAS, Philly was an icon in the Italian Community, insistent on cherishing the Italian traditions his parents passed down to him, supporting many Italian small businesses, serving as a charter member of the Italian American Community Center and on the Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival boards for over 20 years, while also supporting the “Italian Church” or, as he called it, his mother’s church: St Anthony’s on Grand Street; and WHEREAS, he was a lifelong member of the YMCA on Washington Avenue until its closure and he enjoyed both watching and attending Yankees baseball and a Giants football games; and WHEREAS, Philly was liked by all who knew him: kind, friendly, humble, and eager to help anyone in need, the phrase, “Go see Philly if you have a problem,” was frequently heard. Philly made you a part of his family even if you only knew him for a little while. Philly counted singers Jerry Vale, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tome, and Buddy Hackett as personal friends; and WHEREAS, living his life-long commitment to “Always Take Care of Your Family,” he most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and travelled with his wife and family to Maine, Florida, Mexico, St. Maarten, and elsewhere in the Caribbean; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany honors the life of Phillip Sabatino, one of the most remarkable, caring, and compassionate residents in the City of Albany by renaming the portion of Quail Street from Western Avenue to Elberon Place “Phillip Sabatino Way” in his honor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that two signs shall be produced reading “Phillip Sabatino Way,” which shall be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Owusu Anane, Council Member Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: October 7, 2022 RESOLUTION NUMBER 88.92.22R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF PHILLIP SABATINO AND RENAMING A PORTION OF QUAIL STREET IN HIS HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To officially celebrate the contributions of Phillip Sabatino and create an honorary street sign at the proposed location. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW To celebrate the life of Phillip Sabatino FISCAL IMPACT None. AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, October 17th, 2022 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 1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted in person in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed to https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil, and it will be streamed on YouTube© at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC- rQHp1fBLPcdk_4N6J4XbQ This meeting will be held on Monday, October 17th, 2022 at 7:00 pm. This public hearing will be held on the following matter: City of Albany 2023 Proposed Budget Any interested parties may appear and provide comments at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted directly to the Common Council website https://www.albanyny.gov/189/Albany- Common-Council or emailed to Commoncouncil@albanyny.gov latest by 12pm Monday, October 17th, 2022. Please make sure you check our website for updates. For further information call the Common Council at 518-434-5087. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the above stated time and location. Documents are available for inspection by appointment at the office of the City Clerk located at 24 Eagle Street, Room 202, Albany, NY 12207, online at www.albanyny.gov, and can be sent via email to requestors. Danielle Gillespie City Clerk 2 LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED 3 LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Johnson LOCAL LAW C-2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety* 2. Hoey LOCAL LAW F of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Public Safety* 3. Planning 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, and Land Use Committee* 4. Romero LOCAL LAW H of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC CODE VIOLATION DATABASE *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee* 5. 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 4 6. Romero LOCAL LAW J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 7. Romero LOCAL LAW 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 REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 8. 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 Committee* 9. Zamer LOCAL LAW M OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR *Referred to Public Safety Committee* 5 ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 23.102.22 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 6 ORDINANCES HELD 1. Balarin Ordinance 4.21.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCREASING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 2. 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 and Code Enforcement Committee* 3. 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 and Ethics* 4. Farrell Ordinance 20.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 151 (COMMERCIAL STANDARDS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR PARKING LOTS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement* 5. Johnson Ordinance 21.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO HISTORIC MANSION HILL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY OVER A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ASH GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX MAP NUMBER 76.49-3-57) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANE OF AN ADA COMPLIANT RAMP *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 7 6. Farrell Ordinance 22.101.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DEFINING MOTORIZED SCOOTERS TO INCLUDE DEVICES WITHOUT HANDLEBARS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee* 8 RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 93.102.22R A RESOLUTION HONORING BEVERLY A. BARDEQUEZ’S LIFE AND ALL THE GOOD WORK SHE DID, ESPECIALLY FOR THE RAPP ROAD COMMUNITY 94.102.22R A RESOLUTION HONORING PHILEMON THOMAS, ALBANY’S FIRST BLACK CHESS MASTER 95.102.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 17, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2022, AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 96.102.22R A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2022 COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY 9 RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Hoey Resolution 13.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLOURINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 2. 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, and Family Service* 3. Anane Resolution 88.92.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF PHILLIP SABATINO AND RENAMING A PORTION OF QUAIL STREET IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 10