1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. December 1, 2025 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 25 AGENDA-ACTIVE CALENDAR 1201.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. December 1, 2025 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 251201 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. December 1, 2025 | Active Legislation Documents: 251201 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 5.I. December 1, 2025 | Supporting Documentation 1 Documents: SEQR - PART I SEAF - WASHINGTON PARK COMPLETE STREETS.PDF 5.II. December 1, 2025 | Supporting Documentation 2 Documents: SEQR - PART II AND III - WASHINGTON PARK COMPLETE STREETS.PDF 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, December 1, 2025 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held remotely and in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on YouTube and Facebook. 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 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting or provided in-person immediately prior to the meeting. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment remotely are asked to submit the public comment request through the public comment form on the Common Council webpage. All comments are subject to FOIL. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil Facebook https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 1 of 16 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on December 1, 2025 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 matters: ORDINANCE 17.82.25, Sponsored by Council Member Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS ORDINANCE 25.101.25 , Sponsored by Council Member Anane AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARCEL KNOWN AS 540 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 65.77-2-47) FROM RESIDENTIAL TWO-UNIT (R-2) TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT (R-M) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY ORDINANCE 61.11125, Sponsored by Council Member Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-FM ZONING DISTRICT 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 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 the ordinance before the Common Council for consideration. The Public Hearing will be livestreamed to our YouTube© page: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil We encourage all interested parties to submit written comments by December 1, 2025. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to be heard at the above stated time and location. (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 2 of 16 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, December 1, 2025 The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Local Laws Held Frederick A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 42-263 (ANNUAL C of 2025 SALARIES; ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SALARIES OF *As Amended* ELECTIVE OFFICERS Local Laws Held Zamer A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 41 (COMMISSION ON F of 2025 MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY Ordinances Held Conti AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING 20.91.25 METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO *Pending Amendment* RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY Ordinances Held Anane AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED 25.101.25 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARCEL KNOWN AS 540 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 65.77-2-47) FROM RESIDENTIAL TWO-UNIT (R-2) TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI- UNIT (R-M) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY Ordinances Held Kimbrough AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF 26.101.25 THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 7 THERETO REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF *Pending Amendment* BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT HOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY Resolutions Introduced Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING 133.121.25R THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID CHARGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 3 of 16 Resolutions Introduced Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING 134.121.25R THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID WATER AND SEWER CHARGES Resolutions Introduced Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING 135.121.25R THE LEVY OF 2026 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (“BID”) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OT PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2026 CITY TAX BILLS Resolutions Introduced Conti A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING 136.121.25R THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF WASHINGTON PARK COMPLETE STREETS AND TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 137.121.25R MICHAEL LOGAN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 138.121.25R JOSHUA SINGLETARY AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD Resolutions Introduced Conti A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 139.121.25R AND REDESIGNATING THE PUBLIC INTERIOR SPACE OF ALBANY CITY HALL FOR CLARITY AND HISTORIC ACCURACY Resolutions Held Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 129.111.25R REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Resolutions Held Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 130.111.25R REAPPOINTING JODI SMITS ANDERSON AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 4 of 16 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson Local Law C of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 6/9/2022* 2 Balarin Local Law G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 12/21/2022* 3 Romero Local Law I of 2022 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee | Discussed: 5/13/2024* 4 Romero Local Law J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 5 Romero Local Law K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 6 Kimbrough Local Law L of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 7 Adams Local Law F of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 8 Anane Local Law L of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 337 TO BE ENTITLED “TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE” *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 5 of 16 9 Farrell Local Law C of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS) THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024* 10 Flynn Local Law G of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Robinson Local Law I of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 12 Frederick *Under Consideration* Local Law C of 2025 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 42-263 (ANNUAL SALARIES; ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SALARIES OF ELECTIVE *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 11/10/2025* 13 Conti Local Law E of 2025 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING A MID-YEAR UPDATE TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL PLAN *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 14 Zamer *Under Consideration* Local Law F of 2025 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 41 (COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 11/18/2025* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 6 of 16 Ordinances Introduced 1 Anane Ordinance 62.121.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND CHAPTER 232 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY PROHIBITING SMOKING PRODUCTS AND LIMITING THEIR PROXIMITY TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS 2 Balarin Ordinance 63.121.25R AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AJUSTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT AND ADDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 7 of 16 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love Ordinance 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane Ordinance 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero Ordinance 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 5 Farrell Ordinance 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 6 Adams Ordinance 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 7 Adams Ordinance 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 8 Romero Ordinance 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 4/3/2024* 9 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 8 of 16 10 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Flynn Ordinance 17.53.24 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 11/19/2024* 14 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024* 15 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION *Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 1/28/2025* 16 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 17 Conti Ordinance 1.22.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ONLY SPACES IN KNOX ALLEY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 18 Balarin Ordinance 16.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NONCONFORMITY DETERMINATION PROCESS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 9 of 16 19 Balarin Ordinance 17.82.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 9/9/2025* 20 Conti Ordinance 19.91.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MUSIC AT SIDEWALK OR OUTDOOR CAFES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 21 Conti *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 20.91.25 *Under Consideration* AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 11/3/2025* 22 Clarke Ordinance 24.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RETURING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT TO ITS ORIGINAL LEVEL *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 23 Anane *Under Consideration* Ordinance 25.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARCEL KNOWN AS 540 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 65.77-2-47) FROM RESIDENTIAL TWO-UNIT (R-2) TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT (R-M) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 11/19/2025* 24 Kimbrough *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 26.101.25 *Under Consideration* AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 7 THERETO REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT HOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 11/18/2025* 25 Frederick Ordinance 28.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,913,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,913,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (POLICE – PUBLIC SAFETY IT SYSTEMS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025* 26 Frederick Ordinance 29.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (POLICE – POLICE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 10 of 16 27 Frederick Ordinance 30.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (POLICE – VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/27/2025* 28 Frederick Ordinance 31.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES – FIRE APPARATUS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025* 29 Frederick Ordinance 32.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES – FIRE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025* 30 Frederick Ordinance 33.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 31 Frederick Ordinance 34.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 32 Frederick Ordinance 35.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 33 Frederick Ordinance 36.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 34 Frederick Ordinance 37.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SPEED REDUCTION) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 11 of 16 35 Frederick Ordinance 38.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC STUDIES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 36 Frederick Ordinance 39.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – RENOVATIONS TO CITY BUILDINGS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 37 Frederick Ordinance 40.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $330,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $55,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITY PLANNING) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 38 Frederick Ordinance 41.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ADA COMPLIANCE) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 39 Frederick Ordinance 42.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 40 Frederick Ordinance 43.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $14,468,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREET RECONSTRUCTION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 41 Frederick Ordinance 44.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREETLIGHTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 42 Frederick Ordinance 45.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $7,732,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – WASHINGTON PARK TRAFFIC RECONFIGURATION) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 12 of 16 43 Frederick Ordinance 46.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – CAPITAL HILLS REHABILITATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 44 Frederick Ordinance 47.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – AUTOMATED PUBLIC RESTROOMS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 45 Frederick Ordinance 48.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – CITY-WIDE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 46 Frederick Ordinance 49.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – RIDGEFIELD PARK RESTROOM REHABILITATION) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 47 Frederick Ordinance 50.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 48 Frederick Ordinance 51.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – STORAGE STRUCTURES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 49 Frederick Ordinance 52.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – STREET & SIDEWALK RESURFACING) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 50 Frederick Ordinance 53.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – STREETSCAPE & PARK FIXTURES) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 13 of 16 51 Frederick Ordinance 54.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $62,500 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES – LINCOLN PARK CONNECTOR) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025* 52 Frederick Ordinance 55.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $135,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $135,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – COURT RESURFACING) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2025* 53 Frederick Ordinance 56.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 11/13/2025* 54 Frederick Ordinance 57.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – PLAYGROUNDS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2025* 55 Frederick Ordinance 58.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – SPRAY PADS) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2025* 56 Frederick Ordinance 59.102.25 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 37, 39, AND 41 CHERRY HILL STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBERS 76.80-1-21, 76.80-1-22, AND 76.80-1-23) TO MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 57 Balarin Ordinance 61.111.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-FM ZONING DISTRICT *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 14 of 16 Resolutions Introduced 1 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 133.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID CHARGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES 2 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 134.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID WATER AND SEWER CHARGES 3 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 135.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF 2026 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (“BID”) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OT PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2026 CITY TAX BILLS 4 Conti *Under Consideration* Resolution 136.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF WASHINGTON PARK COMPLETE STREETS AND TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 5 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 137.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MICHAEL LOGAN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 6 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 138.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JOSHUA SINGLETARY AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 7 Conti *Under Consideration* Resolution 139.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND REDESIGNATING THE PUBLIC INTERIOR SPACE OF ALBANY CITY HALL FOR CLARITY AND HISTORIC ACCURACY 8 Flynn Resolution 140.121.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOLLY PHINNEY LARSON, MOLLY QUINN DUFFY, AND JAMES WILLIAM LARSON AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET IN THEIR HONOR (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 15 of 16 Resolutions Held 1 Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 2 Clarke Resolution 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 2/15/2023* 3 Adams Resolution 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 4 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2024* 5 Robinson Resolution 86.81.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 6 Clarke Resolution 43.52.25R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH THROUGH 9TH AS 2025 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK 7 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 129.111.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 11/12/2025* 8 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 130.111.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JODI SMITS ANDERSON AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION *Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 11/19/2025* (Revised 11/21/2025) Page 16 of 16 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION DECEMBER 1, 2025 ORDINANCES 62.121.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND CHAPTER 232 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY PROHIBITING SMOKING PRODUCTS AND LIMITING THEIR PROXIMITY TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS 63.121.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AJUSTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT AND ADDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT RESOLUTIONS 133.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID CHARGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES 134.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID WATER AND SEWER CHARGES 135.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF 2026 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (“BID”) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OT PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2026 CITY TAX BILLS 136.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF WASHINGTON PARK COMPLETE STREETS AND TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 137.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MICHAEL LOGAN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 138.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JOSHUA SINGLETARY AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD 139.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND REDESIGNATING THE PUBLIC INTERIOR SPACE OF ALBANY CITY HALL FOR CLARITY AND HISTORIC ACCURACY 140.121.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOLLY PHINNEY LARSON, MOLLY QUINN DUFFY, AND JAMES WILLIAM LARSON AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET IN THEIR HONOR Council Members Anane, Flynn and Keegan introduced the following: ORDINANCE 62.121.25R AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND CHAPTER 232 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY PROHIBITING SMOKING PRODUCTS AND LIMITING THEIR PROXIMITY TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 251-9 (Smoking in City parks and recreational areas) of Article I (Public Grounds Designated as Parks; Government and Care of Parks and Parkways) of Chapter 251 (Parks and Recreation) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: § 251-9 Smoking in City parks and recreational areas. A. Smoking is responsible for the premature deaths of over 440,000 Americans each year from lung cancer, heart disease, and other smoking-related diseases. It kills more Americans each year than alcohol, cocaine, heroin, crack, homicide, suicide, accidents, fires and AIDS combined. Eighty percent of smokers started smoking before the age of 18, and the average initiation age is 12 years old. Each year in the United States alone, secondhand smoke is responsible for an estimated 42,000 deaths from heart disease in people who are current nonsmokers; about 3,400 lung cancer deaths in nonsmoking adults; worse asthma and asthma-related problems in up to 1,000,000 asthmatic children; between 150,000 and 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections (lung and bronchus) in children under 18 months of age, with 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations each year; and making children much more likely to be put into intensive care when they have the flu; they stay in the hospital longer, and they are more likely to need breathing tubes than kids who are not exposed to SHS. Cigarette butts also cause litter problems in the parks and ruin the natural atmosphere. B. No person shall smoke engage in smoking, vaping, or use of any combustible or electronic tobacco, nicotine, or cannabis products upon or within 50 feet of the City’s parks, recreation centers, sport fields, swimming pools, or playgrounds. For purposes of this section, to “smoke” means to burn a lighted cigar, cigarette, or pipe or to use any other substance which contains tobacco. C. Violation of this section shall be an offense punishable by a fine of $50. “No Smoking” or “Smoke Free” signs or the international “No Smoking symbol”, or both, Appropriate signage shall be posted designating tobacco-free zones; however, the presence or absence of signs shall not be a defense to a violation of this section. Section 2. Article VI (Smoking Near Health Care Facilities and Inside Bus Shelters) of Chapter 323 Streets and Sidewalks of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. § 323-96 Legislative intent A. The City of Albany Common Council finds that scientific studies have proven that cigarette smoking causes chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and cancer of the lungs, larynx, esophagus, mouth, and bladder and contributes to cancer of the cervix, pancreas, and kidneys. The use of cigars is also known to cause lung, larynx, esophageal, and oral cancer. More than 440,000 people die in the United States from tobacco-related diseases every year, making it the nation's leading cause of preventable illness. Furthermore, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has found secondhand smoke to be a risk to public health and has classified secondhand smoke as a Group A carcinogen. Exposure to secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in this country. B. The City of Albany Common Council further finds that as health care facilities have prohibited smoking in their facilities and directly adjacent to their building doorways, there has been a large increase in people smoking on the public streets and sidewalks adjacent to these facilities. These streets and sidewalks at times are difficult to pass through because of the number of people congregating and the clouds of smoke that fill the air. It has also become unsightly as cigarette butts are thrown all over the ground, causing a litter problem in the area. Bus shelters are also being used by smokers as shelters during inclement weather. As the area above the sidewalk is enclosed by the shelter, the smoke is dangerous to those individuals with breathing difficulties. § 323-97 Definitions BUS SHELTER Any covered structure at a bus stop, placed upon a sidewalk in the City of Albany, providing protection against the weather for people waiting for a bus. HEALTH CARE FACILITY For purposes of this article, the term "health care facility" shall be deemed to include a hospital as defined in § 2801 of the Public Health Law and shall also include such facilities related to the hospital as laboratories, outpatient departments, training facilities, central service facilities and staff offices. PUBLIC PLACE Shall mean any place open to the general public, including, for example, streets, sidewalks, playgrounds, or bus stops. For sidewalks and driveways, this shall include the curb or, if no curb, the edge of the pavement. § 323-98 Smoking prohibited A. It shall be unlawful to smoke or possess burning tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, tobacco smoking devices, or any other lighted smoking equipment engage in smoking, vaping, or use of any combustible or electronic tobacco, nicotine, or cannabis products within 100 feet of any building structure of a health care facility, upon any public place adjoining a health care facility, and inside of any bus shelter. B. Health care facilities and bus transportation providers shall post "No Smoking" or "Smoke Free" signs or the international "No Smoking" symbol, or both, in conspicuous Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. places on their properties sufficient to provide public notice of this prohibition; however, the presence or absence of signs shall not be a defense to a violation of this section. § 323-99 Penalties for offenses The presence or absence of signs shall not be a defense to a violation of this article. A person found to be in violation of § 323-98 is subject to a fine up to $50 per violation. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from final passage. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025 ________________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: August 21, 2025 Sponsor: Owusu Anane, 10th Ward Council Member Jack Flynn, 8th Ward Council Member Meghan Keegan, 9th Ward Council Member ORDINANCE 62.121.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND CHAPTER 232 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY PROHIBITING SMOKING PRODUCTS AND LIMITING THEIR PROXIMITY TO AT-RISK POPULATIONS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance clarifies existing language throughout the code to more comprehensively address tobacco, vaping, and marijuana products. Further, it further mitigates exposures to secondhand inhalation of these products for at-risk groups by limiting the proximity to which certain spaces may be smoked nearby. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW The prior language did not encompass marijuana and new products like vapes or reflect the need for distance away from parks and health care facilities. FISCAL IMPACT(S) Not yet determined; costs of signage on City property. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Balarin, Anane, Farrell, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough introduced the following: ORDINANCE 63.121.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AJUSTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT AND ADDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection 5 (Incentives and affordable housing requirements) of section 375-401 (Dimensional Standard) of Article IV (Development Standards) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) Affordable housing requirement. Each new residential or mixed-use development or redevelopment containing 20 or more new dwelling units shall be required to sell or rent a portion of its new dwelling units at sales or prices affordable to persons providing proof of their earning no more than 60% 70% of the area median household income, as determined by affordability methods used by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. The minimum portion of affordable dwellings for each development or redevelopment shall be determined by the following standard. (i) 7% of new dwelling units shall be affordable for developments or redevelopments with 20 or more but no more than 49 new dwelling units; and (ii) 10% of new dwelling units shall be affordable for developments or redevelopments with 50 or more but no more than 60 new dwelling units; and (iii) 12% of new dwelling units shall be affordable for developments or redevelopments with more than 60 but no more than 75 new dwelling units; and (iv) 13% of new dwelling units shall be affordable for developments or redevelopments with 76 or more new dwelling units. (d) Exceptions to the Affordable Housing Requirement. (i) An applicant for development or redevelopment with more than 20 units may reduce the number of units that shall be affordable to 5% by paying, Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. before the date that is ninety (90) days from the date of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, $25,000 per unit that would otherwise be required to be affordable pursuant to paragraph (c) of this subsection excluding the 5% of units that shall be made affordable pursuant to this paragraph. (ii) Payments required pursuant to subparagraphs (i) or (ii) of this paragraph shall be payable to the Albany Community Development Agency, which Agency shall put 75% of such funds toward tenant-related assistance programs and 25% of such funds toward homeowners’ assistance programs administered by the Albany Community Development Agency as determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. (iii) The failure of the applicant to submit the payment required pursuant to this paragraph within ninety (90) days of the date of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall render any tax abatement related to the development or redevelopment or held by the applicant for development or redevelopment void, with any payment fees otherwise subject to such tax abatement added to the then-current year’s tax bill. (iv) Subsection (c) shall not apply to the creation of new residential or mixed- use development or redevelopment containing 20 or more new dwelling units that are wholly senior living facilities, including: a. Independent living b. Assisted living c. Nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities d. Continuing care retirement communities; or e. Active adult communities (limited to residents 55 years and older) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 21st DAY OF NOVEMBER Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Robert Wenner, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin ORDINANCE 63.121.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AJUSTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT AND ADDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance seeks to balance maximizing the number of potential beneficiaries of the USDO's affordable housing incentive against promoting development and redevelopment by adjusting certain requirements to its use and adding certain exceptions to the affordable housing requirement. This would encourage more developers to provide affordable housing in a greater number of areas in the city, promoting inclusive housing, while also increasing options for new developments and redevelopments. Through the money generated by the exceptions to the affordable housing requirement, this ordinance would also generate funds for tenant- and homeowner-related programs. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW In order to effect a change to the USDO, an ordinance would be required alongside all requisite reviews and public hearings. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact of this legislation is expected to be minimal. Administration of the registry will require modest staff resources within the Albany Community Development Agency. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 133.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID CHARGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance were both created under Part 2 of Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the Department of General Services was created under Part 5 of Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, each of the above-referenced departments have the ability, under law, to apply charges to real property for the services they perform those properties during the course of any tax year; and WHEREAS, those charges are transmitted to the Treasurer of the City of Albany and collected by the Treasurer; and WHEREAS, section 258-2 of Chapter 258 of the Code of the City of Albany provides that “any unpaid fees, fines or penalties levied against property, or owner(s) thereof, within the City of Albany that are owed to the City of Albany for the violation of any or all City laws, ordinances and promulgations, and of all state laws, shall be and remain a lien against the property, and such fees, fines or penalties shall be collected by the City from the owner(s) of such property in the same manner as taxes are collected, in that such fees, fines or penalties shall be added to the property tax bill of the subject property”; and WHEREAS, on or about November 15 of each year, the Treasurer creates an accounting of all these charges that remain uncollected from the current and preceding year; and WHEREAS, all of these charges uncollected in the preceding year need to be levied and placed on the annual tax roll of the City of Albany; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer of the City of Albany has filed with the Common Council a statement of unpaid charges for the years 2024 and 2025, totaling $____________; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there be delinquent charges levied and assessed against each specific lot or parcel of land as set forth in the statement of unpaid charges for the years 2024 and 2025 by the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such individual sums, being hereby levied against said liable properties, amounting in the aggregate to $____________, shall be placed on the 2026 tax roll of the City of Albany and further allocated individually to the liable properties in conjunction with said properties’ 2026 tax bills; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges totaling $____________ represent the following: Waste Collection Fee Levy Description Amount Unpaid 2024 Fees $__________ Total $__________ Omitted Tax from Unpaid 2024 Tax Bills Description Amount Omitted Tax from $______ Unpaid 2025 Tax Bills Total $______ Department of General Services Levy Description Amount Boardups $_________ Illegal Trash $_________ Snow $_________ Property Maintenance (Trees) $_________ Total $_________ Buildings and Regulatory Compliance Levy Description Amount Demolition $__________ Total $__________ AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the City of Albany is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Treasurer of the City of Albany. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 20, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Finance Committee RESOLUTION 133.121.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID CHARGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution authorizes the Treasurer’s Office to levy unpaid charges from the various City departments that were billed in 2024 and 2025 on the 2025 tax roll, and to place such unpaid charges on individual 2026 City tax bills. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution is required so that delinquent water and sewer charges can be added to the 2026 tax bills to be sent out in January, which will then enable the City Treasurer to relevy any unpaid delinquent water and sewer charges to Albany County in 2026. FISCAL IMPACT An amount totaling $____________ will be relevied and placed on the individual 2026 City property tax bills for the properties which owe the various taxes, fees, and expenses, enabling the City to collect a portion of the unpaid charges. Any amount not paid through this procedure will then be turned over to the County, which will make the City whole before pursuing collection of the unpaid fees and taxes. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 134.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID WATER AND SEWER CHARGES WHEREAS, section 604 (e) of the Charter of the City of Albany states that “all water and sewer charges shall be collected by the City Treasurer in the manner set forth in the Second-Class Cities Law and be a lien upon the property assessed as a general City tax and as part thereof shall be levied and collected” pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 605 of the City Charter; and WHEREAS, Public Authorities Law § 1115-i (9) calls for unpaid water and sewer charges to be levied and placed on annual tax rolls of the City of Albany under the name “delinquent water and sewer charges;” and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Albany Water Board has filed with the City of Albany a statement of unpaid water and sewer charges for the years 2024-2025 totaling $_______________; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there be a delinquent water and sewer charge levied and assessed against each specific lot or parcel of land as set forth in the statement of unpaid water and sewer charges BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such individual sums, being hereby levied against said liable properties, amounting in the aggregate to $____________, shall be placed on the 2026 tax roll of the City of Albany and further allocated individually to the liable properties in conjunction with said properties’ 2026 tax bills; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the City of Albany is directed for forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Treasurer of the City of Albany. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 20, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Finance Committee RESOLUTION 134.121.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID WATER AND SEWER CHARGES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution authorizes the Treasurer’s Office to levy unpaid water and sewer charges that were billed in 2024 and 2025 on the 2026 tax roll, and to place such unpaid charges on individual 2026 City tax bills. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution is required so that delinquent water and sewer charges can be added to the 2025 tax bills to be sent out in January, which will then enable the City Treasurer to relevy any unpaid delinquent water and sewer charges to Albany County in 2025. FISCAL IMPACT A total of $____________ in unpaid water and sewer charges will be relevied and placed on individual 2026 City property tax bills, which will enable the City to collect a portion of the unpaid charges. Any amount not paid through this procedure will then be turned over to the County, which will make the City whole before pursuing collection of the unpaid fees and taxes. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 135.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF 2026 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2026 CITY TAX BILLS WHEREAS, the Lark Street Area Business Improvement District (BID) was established by the Common Council on November 6, 1995 by Local Law No. 10-1995; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) was established by the Common Council on November 20, 1995 by Local Law No. 11-1995; and WHEREAS, the Central Business Improvement District (BID) was established by the Common Council on November 17, 1997 by Local Law No. 5-1997; and WHEREAS, the operation of BIDs is governed by the provisions set forth in Article 19- A of the General Municipal Law, section 980-j of which requires that the expense incurred in the operation of such districts shall be financed in accordance with the district plan upon which the establishment of the district was based, and that the district charge upon benefited real property shall be imposed as provided in the district plan; and that the charge shall be determined, levied, and collected in the same manner and at the same time and by the same officers as the general municipal taxes are levied and collected; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2026 Lark Street BID budget includes $_________ in anticipated revenue to be generated by the BID charge; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2026 Downtown BID budget, includes $__________ in anticipated revenue to be generated by the BID charge; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2026 Central BID budget, includes $__________ in anticipated revenue to be generated by the BID charge; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the combined amount of the three BID budgets, totaling $____________, shall constitute a levy of the amount to be raised by the BID charge, and a warrant to the Clerk/Treasurer to spread and extend such levy upon the properties in each BID in accordance with the BID plans, and to collect the same; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such individual sums, being hereby levied against said liable properties, amounting in the aggregate to $____________, shall be placed on the 2025 tax roll of the City of Albany and further allocated individually to the liable properties in conjunction with said properties’ 2026 tax bills; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges totaling $____________ represent the following: Lark Street Area Business Improvement District $________ Downtown Albany Business Improvement District $__________ Central Business Improvement District $__________ AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the City of Albany is directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Treasurer of the City of Albany. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 20, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Finance Committee RESOLUTION 135.121.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF 2026 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2026 CITY TAX BILLS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This yearly resolution authorizes the Treasurer to levy the 2026 charges from the various City of Albany Business Improvement Districts on the 2026 tax roll and to place such charges on 2026 City tax bills. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Adoption is necessary so that the BID charges can be added to the 2026 tax bills in January. Common Council authorization of these charges as taxes will then enable the City Treasurer to relevy any unpaid charges to Albany County in 2026. FISCAL IMPACT Total BID charges, in the aggregate amount of $____________, will be levied and collected. Council Member Conti introduced the following: RESOLUTION 136.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF WASHINGTON PARK COMPLETE STREETS AND TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Albany (the “City”) has initiated the Washington Park Complete Streets and Transportation Improvement Project, which aims to identify and implement ways to calm traffic in and promote pedestrian and other access to Washington Park without impairing the surrounding neighborhoods or vehicle and emergency service operations; and WHEREAS, the above-described Action does not meet the criteria, under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), for either a Type I or Type II Action, and is therefore an unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the City has identified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the State Historic Preservation Office within the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation as involved or interested agencies, and informed such agencies, by letters dated November 13, 2025, of the City’s intent to act as Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of the above-described Action; and WHEREAS, such involved agencies have either informed the City that they do not object to it declaring itself lead agency, or they have not responded to the City’s letter within 30 days, after which point the City is entitled, by regulation, to declare itself Lead Agency; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form prepared for this project by the Director of the Division of Traffic Engineering; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares the City of Albany to be Lead Agency for the above-described Action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, having reviewed the above-referenced Short Environmental Assessment Form, the Common Council determines that the above-described Action will not have a negative impact on the environment. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 20, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Conti RESOLUTION 136.121.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF WASHINGTON PARK COMPLETE STREETS AND TRANSPORATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of its Washington Park Complete Streets and Transportation Improvement Project, the City must consider the environmental impacts of the project pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). As such, the Council has been provided with the Short Environmental Assessment Form regarding the project prepared by the Director of the Division of Traffic Engineering. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATOIN AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW By this resolution the Common Council declares that the City of Albany is the Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of the project and that the project will not have a negative impact on the environment. FISCAL IMPACT This resolution will have no fiscal impact. Council Member Hoey, on the behalf of the Committee on Public Safety introduced the following: Resolution Number 137.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MICHAEL LOGAN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42-334 of Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint five of the members of the Board; and WHEREAS, the term of such Board members shall be for three years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Michael Logan is hereby appointed as a member of the Community Police Review Board to serve for the remainder of a term expiring October 26, 2027. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 18, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey o/b/o Public Safety RESOLUTION 137.121.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MICHAEL LOGAN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Michael Logan to the CPRB. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW There is a vacancy for a Council seat on the CPRB. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Hoey, on the behalf of the Committee on Public Safety introduced the following: Resolution Number 138.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JOSHUA SINGLETARY AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42-334 of Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint five of the members of the Board; and WHEREAS, the term of such Board members shall be for three years; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Michael Logan is hereby appointed as a member of the Community Police Review Board to serve for the remainder of a term expiring October 26, 2028. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 18, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey o/b/o Public Safety RESOLUTION 138.121.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JOSHUA SINGLETARY AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To appoint Joshua Singletary to the CPRB. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW There is a vacancy for a Council seat on the CPRB. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Conti introduced the following: Resolution Number 139.121.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND REDESIGNATING THE PUBLIC INTERIOR SPACE OF ALBANY CITY HALL FOR CLARITY AND HISTORIC ACCURACY WHEREAS, Albany City Hall, designed by renowned architect Henry Hobson Richardson and completed in 1883, is a landmark of civic architecture and public service; and WHEREAS, the interior space commonly referred to as the “rotunda” or “atrium” has served as a gathering place for civic events, public announcements, and ceremonial functions; and WHEREAS, the terms “rotunda” and “atrium” are often used interchangeably in public discourse, yet they represent distinct architectural concepts: • A rotunda is typically a circular room beneath a dome, often enclosed and centrally located within a building; • An atrium is generally a multi-story open space, often rectangular or square, with natural light from above and surrounded by galleries or corridors; and WHEREAS, the central public space within Albany City Hall features a vertical shaft rising through multiple floors, capped by a skylight, and surrounded by ornamental balconies and staircases— characteristics more consistent with an atrium than a rotunda; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany seeks to promote architectural literacy, historical accuracy, and consistent terminology in its public buildings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby redesignates the central public space within Albany City Hall, formerly referred to as the “rotunda,” as the Albany City Hall Atrium; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all future references in city documents, signage, and public communications shall reflect this designation, and that interpretive materials may be developed to educate the public on the architectural significance of the space. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Richard Conti, Council Member, 6th Ward Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 20, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Conti RESOLUTION 139.121.25R TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND REDESIGNATING THE PUBLIC INTERIOR SPACE OF ALBANY CITY HALL FOR CLARITY AND HISTORIC ACCURACY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize the interior space of Albany City Hall for clarity and historic accuracy. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The interior space of Albany City Hall has inappropriately been referred to as a rotunda, when in fact it contains all the attributes of an atrium, as further outlined in the subject resolution. This resolution clearly defines the space and designates it an atrium. FISCAL IMPACT(S) Negligible. Council Members Flynn, Farrell, and Zamer introduced the following: RESOLUTION 140.121.25R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOLLY PHINNEY LARSON, MOLLY QUINN DUFFY, AND JAMES WILLIAM LARSON AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET IN THEIR HONOR WHEREAS, the Larsons have long been a pillar of the City of Albany, known for their deep-rooted commitment to public service, caregiving, and community spirit across all generations of family members; and WHEREAS, Molly Phinney “OG” Larson was born and raised in Albany, becoming a staple in the community who devoted her life to caring for others with compassion, patience, and warmth as a nurse, family member, and friend to all; and WHEREAS, after serving in local hospitals and taking time to raise her family, she became a school nurse in the Albany City School District, where she was beloved by students and colleagues alike for her care, comfort, and encouragement; and WHEREAS, Molly Larson also quickly became a respected member and advocate within the Albany Public School Teachers Association, advancing the standing of school nurses across the Capital Region through her advocacy; and WHEREAS, in retirement, Molly Larson—often lovingly called “Non”—spent her time, embracing former students, tending to her garden, and volunteering at the Focus Churches Food Pantry, alongside her partner of 52 years, her children, and her grandchildren; and WHEREAS, her spirit of warmth, humor, and generosity was also embodied by her daughter, Molly Quinn Duffy, who shared the same kindness and radiance that defined her family’s character; and WHEREAS, Molly Quinn Duffy brightened every room she entered, few people had met her and remained a stranger; she drew many in with her good nature and devoted friendship; and WHEREAS, she had an incredible ability to bring people together through her baking skills—she cooked thousands of Christmas cookies annually and was known for her signature St. Patrick’s Day soda bread; and WHEREAS, she loved being a mother to her son Brian, with whom she created countless memories: cheering him on at Little League games, planning surprises, and supporting school and community activities, even as she courageously battled metastatic melanoma; and WHEREAS, the family’s legacy of service was also exemplified by James “Jimmy” William Larson, an excellent father to Molly Quin Duffy and phenomenal husband to Molly Phinney Larson; WHEREAS, James served our city fearlessly for more than three decades, beginning with his appointment to the Albany Fire Department in November 1968 and his role as a charter member of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2007; and WHEREAS, some of his happiest and proudest years were spent riding the Rescue Squad as a firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain before rising to Deputy Chief in 1985 and Chief of the Department in 1987, demonstrating leadership, strength, and unwavering commitment to public safety; and WHEREAS, after retirement, Larson found tremendous joy in devoting himself to caring for his wife Molly and family—especially his grandchildren, Jack, Sean, Matty, Brian, and Keira—and further exploring his many hobbies; and WHEREAS, together, Molly Phinney “OG” Larson, Molly Quinn Duffy, and James “Jimmy” William Larson represent a family whose compassion, service, humor, and dedication to one another and to Albany strengthened the fabric of our community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby honors the lives and legacies of Molly Phinney “OG” Larson, Molly Quinn Duffy, and James “Jimmy” William Larson by renaming a portion of Sycamore Street as “Larson Way”; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council directs that two signs shall be produced reading “Larson Way”, to be placed in consultation with the Division of Traffic Engineering. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 21, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Jack Flynn, 11th Ward Majority Leader Ginnie Farrell, 13th Ward Council Member Deborah Zamer, 14th Ward RESOLUTION 140.121.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOLLY PHINNEY LARSON, MOLLY QUINN DUFFY, AND JAMES WILLIAM LARSON AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SYCAMORE STREET IN THEIR HONOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution officially recognizes the contributions to the City of Albany made the Lawson Family and directs the creation of honorary street signs at the proposed location. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Per Code § 323-63.2 (B), the Council shall effectuate honorary street renamings “through the adoption of a resolution of the Common Council.” FISCAL IMPACT None. MAP OF PROPOSED HONORARY STREET SIGNS TBD COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION DECEMBER 1, 2025 LOCAL LAWS C of 2025 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 42-263 (ANNUAL SALARIES; ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SALARIES OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS F of 2024 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 41 (COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY ORDINANCES 20.91.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY 25.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARCEL KNOWN AS 540 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 65.77-2-47) FROM RESIDENTIAL TWO-UNIT (R-2) TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT (R-M) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY 26.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 7 THERETO REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT HOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY RESOLUTIONS 129.111.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION 130.111.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JODI SMITS ANDERSON AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation, introduced the following: LOCAL LAW C OF 2025 (MC) (As Amended 11/17/2025) A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 42-263 (ANNUAL SALARIES; ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SALARIES OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Section 42-263 (Annual salaries; elective officials) of Article XXXII (General Provisions) of Part 22 (Elective and Appointive Officers of the City of Albany) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended as follows: A. The following elective officers of the City of Albany shall receive an annual salary in the following sums, respectively: Officer Salary Mayor $65,000.00 $160,000.00 Comptroller Chief City Auditor $45,000.00 $125,000.00 Treasurer $45,000.00 $125,000.00 President, Common Council $15,000.00 $38,000.00 President Pro Tempore, Common Council $28,000.00 Majority Leader, Common Council $28,000.00 Alderman Member, Common Council $9,850.00 $25,000.00 B. The following elective officers of the City of Albany shall receive an annual salary in the following sums, respectively: Officer Salary Police Justice $25,000.00 Justice of the City Court $7,500.00 Recorder of Traffic Court $7,500.00 Section 2. Section 2 of Local Law 1-1985, amending section 42-263 (Annual salaries; elective officers) of Article XXXII (General Provisions) of Part 22 (Elective and Appointive Officers of the City of Albany) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany, in relation to amending annual salaries of elective officers, is hereby repealed. Section 3. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State, except that in no event shall the law become effective before January 1, 2026. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: October 1, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, o/b/o Finance Committee LOCAL LAW C OF 2025 (MC) (As Amended 11/17/2025) TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 42-263 (ANNUAL SALARIES; ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SALARIES OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Per section 203 of the City Charter, “The salaries of elected officials shall be fixed by local law of the Common Council.” The Council has codified salaries for elected officials in the City Code at section 42-263, but the salaries reflected therein have not been updated in many years. Though elected officials’ current salaries are not codified in § 42-263, they have remained unchanged since 2022. This legislation amends the Code to reflect the salaries of elected officials which will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The local law also: 1) updates outdated language in the existing law; 2) repeals the portion of the existing law relating to salaries for the Police Justice, Justice of the City Court (the salary for which is now set and paid by the State), and Recorder of the Traffic Court, as these positions no longer exist; and 3) repeals section 2 of Local Law 1-1985, a provision open to legal interpretation, pursuant to which the salaries of elected officials would increase by a percentage which is equal to the percentage salary increase provided for nonunionized City of Albany employees. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This legislation is necessary to comply with the City Charter, to enact the financial plan associated with the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget, and to make updates to Code § 42-263. FISCAL IMPACTS This local law would increase expenditures by approximately $130,000 annually. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY This local law is requested for addition by majority consent because October 1, the day upon which the Mayor will present the 2026 Budget, falls in the middle of a legislative cycle, after the date upon which the legislation would have gone out with the most recent package of support legislation. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Zamer introduced the following: LOCAL LAW F OF 2025 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 41 (COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Part 41 (Commission on Monuments and Public Art) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: PART 41 COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART § 42-396 Establishment of Commission. There is hereby established a commission of the City of Albany to be known as the “Commission on Monuments and Public Art.” § 42-397 Membership; term; vacancies; meetings. A. The Commission shall consist of five members, three of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, and two of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council. At least one of the members appointed by the Mayor shall have a professional background in history, historic preservation, and/or art history. B. Members shall serve for three-year terms. However, in order to effectuate staggered terms of membership, one initial member appointed by the Common Council shall be appointed for a one-year term, and two initial members appointed by the Mayor shall serve two-year terms. Members shall continue to serve beyond the expiration of their terms until a new member is appointed or such serving member is reappointed. A vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission for any reason shall be filled by the appointing authority for the vacated seat for the duration of the seat’s unexpired term. C. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. D. The Commission shall meet as often as necessary to discharge its duties in a timely fashion, but no fewer than four times a year. E. The Commission shall hold no fewer than three public meetings in three separate locations throughout the City to hear and compile public comment on the report and potential steps that may be taken by the City and other entities to more broadly represent and honor the diverse history and residents of Albany in such monuments and other locations. F. The Commission shall elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from its membership at its first meeting in each calendar year. § 42-398 Powers and Duties. The Commission shall have the following powers and duties: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. A. To catalog and keep an inventory of existing monuments, markers, and works of public art on City-owned property; B. To propose new monuments, markers, and works of public art to be placed on City-owned property, to develop a procedure for accepting applications for new monuments, markers, or works of public art on public property, and to receive such applications from members of the public; C. To afford the public an opportunity to provide comment on proposed actions and, having provided such an opportunity to the public, to approve or deny those proposed actions. The Commission shall then communicate its decision to the Mayor who shall then respond within six weeks of the decision what action, if any, the City shall take with regard to its proposal and the reasoning behind it; D. To work in coordination with the Mayor's office and any necessary municipal departments and commissions to supervise the establishment, erection, or installation of any approved monument, marker, or work of public art, in accordance with all applicable laws; E. To review the appropriateness of existing monuments, both overall and in the particular context and location of a given monument. If the Commission finds that a particular monument, marker, or work of public art is not appropriate, the Commission shall have the power to recommend that the City re- contextualize such monument, marker, or work of public art, or to may recommend direct its renovation or removal in accordance with all applicable laws; and F. To serve as a forum for residents of the City to engage in civic dialogue regarding monuments, markers, and public art in the City; G. To establish online resources through which Albany residents and others may submit information regarding existing public monuments, comments and recommendations; H. To develop various communication tools that are publicly accessible which will provide background information on the monuments, including such information as the Albany history connected to each monument, the purpose of the monument as originally intended, its relevance in current times, and other information as the commission determines appropriate; and I. To conduct community educational events as needed for the purpose of educating the public about the public monuments currently located in the City of Albany. § 42-399 Annual Report The Commission shall provide an initial report within one calendar year from the date when the full committee has been sworn in. Such report shall list and briefly describe all public buildings, historical monuments, statues, historical markers and other physical structures or representations (collectively referred to here as public monuments) that are named for or otherwise honor any individual or group and are located on property within the City of Albany that is owned by the City of Albany, the City School District of Albany, Albany County, the State of New York, the United States Government or other public entities. The committee shall thereafter annually provide a report to the Mayor and Common Council by January 31 of each year, summarizing its activities during the preceding calendar year as well as listing any changes to public monuments within the City, including monuments that have been created, taken down, or moved. The Common Council may, by resolution, extend the deadline of the report by up to two months. § 42-400 Coordination with the Mayor’s Office The Mayor or their designee will coordinate with the Commission to provide access to City owned property and information relevant to public monuments or the work of the Commission. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Jason R. Thomas, Esq., Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 5, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Zamer LOCAL LAW F OF 2025 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 41 (COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE SCOPE OF THE COMMISSION’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This legislation refines the scope and responsibilities of the Commission on Monuments and Public Art to better align with its available resources and jurisdiction. When the Commission was established, it was envisioned as a volunteer body composed of community members lending their expertise and perspective. However, the enabling legislation tasked the Commission with responsibilities that would require significant staffing, technical infrastructure, and authority beyond what the City presently affords to it. Accordingly, this amendment clarifies that the Commission’s focus is on matters under the City’s control -- principally, monuments and public art located on City-owned property. It removes provisions that imply the Commission should create and maintain public resources or oversee monuments under the jurisdiction of other levels of government. The intent is to preserve the Commission’s valuable advisory and community-engagement role, while ensuring that its duties are both practical and achievable. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Commission’s volunteer members serve without compensation and operate without a dedicated budget or administrative staff. Despite their commitment, the original framework required the Commission to perform ongoing cataloging, digital resource development, and cross-jurisdictional coordination that exceed the capacity of an unfunded, volunteer body. This amendment narrows the Commission’s mandate to functions that can realistically be fulfilled—chiefly, maintaining an inventory of City-owned monuments and advising the City on matters of placement, removal, and contextualization. By focusing on what is administratively and legally within reach, the City can ensure that the Commission’s work remains meaningful, transparent, and sustainable. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Members Conti and Farrell introduced the following: ORDINANCE 20.91.25 (Pending Amendment 12/1/2025) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 359-135 (Lawful parking) of Article XIII (Parking Meters) of Chapter 359 (Vehicles and Traffic) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: § 359-135 Lawful parking. Parking shall be legal and permissible, upon the insertion of the designated coin or coins, or other applicable form of payment, at the locations designated on the streets, thoroughfares and public places in the City, for the period of time respectively indicated on such meters in metered parking spaces. The provisions of this article shall not be enforced on Saturdays or Sundays; or on New Year's Day, January 1; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January; President's Day, the third Monday in February; Memorial Day, the fourth Monday in May; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, the first Monday in September; Columbus Frances Xavier Cabrini Day and Indigenous Peoples Day (observed), the second Monday in October; Election Day, the first Tuesday in November; Veteran's Day (observed), the second Monday in November; Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November; and Christmas Day, December 25. Metered spaces may be used without charge or without depositing a coin or coins, or other form of applicable payment, in the meters at times when parking is not regulated and when the prohibition against parking is not in force. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Richard Conti, Council Member, 6th Ward Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 19, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Conti ORDINANCE 20.91.25 (Pending Amendment 12/1/2025) TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY GENERAL PUROE OF LEGISLATION: To redesignate the annual observance of Columbus Day to Frances Xavier Cabrini Day and Indigenous Peoples Day. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW: As our community reconsiders how best to honor Italian-American heritage, it’s time to move beyond Columbus Day and embrace a figure whose legacy truly reflects the values of service, resilience, and inclusion: Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed the first national Columbus Day in part to acknowledge the brutal discrimination Italian immigrants faced—most notably the mass lynching of 11 Sicilian men in New Orleans in 1891, one of the largest lynchings in U.S. history. At the time, Italians were vilified as criminals, anarchists, and racial inferiors. They were denied jobs, harassed by mobs, and targeted by nativist groups. Columbus was elevated as a symbol of Italian pride and legitimacy in a country that refused to accept them. But today, we know that Columbus’s legacy is deeply contested. His association with conquest and colonial violence makes him an ill-fitting representative of a community whose American story is rooted in struggle, labor, and perseverance. Mother Cabrini, by contrast, embodies the best of Italian-American values. An immigrant herself, she founded hospitals, schools, and orphanages across the U.S. to serve the poor and marginalized. She was canonized as the first American saint and remains a powerful symbol of compassion and community-building. In 2020, Colorado replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, recognizing her as a more inclusive and humanitarian figure. Her legacy is especially relevant today, as modern immigrants face many of the same challenges Italian- Americans once did: discrimination, economic hardship, and barriers to healthcare, housing, and education. Cabrini’s life reminds us that dignity and opportunity should not be reserved for the few, but extended to all who seek a better life. This ordinance proposes follow Colorado’s lead and adopt Cabrini Day—a celebration of service over conquest, inclusion over division, and real heritage over myth. It’s time to honor the full story of Italian-American resilience and extend that compassion to today’s immigrant communities. In addition, by recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day, this ordinance seeks to affirm a commitment to truth, reconciliation, and respect for Native communities whose histories have long been marginalized. It offers a civic opportunity to honor Indigenous resilience, culture, and contributions—past and present—while fostering public education and inclusive celebration. Codifying the day ensures it is not symbolic alone, but structurally embedded in the city’s values and calendar. FISCAL IMPACT Negligible. Council Member Anane introduced the following: ORDINANCE 25.101.25 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARCEL KNOWN AS 540 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 65.77-2-47) FROM RESIDENTIAL TWO-UNIT (R-2) TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT (R-M) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany, and the Official Zoning Map, are hereby amended to change the zoning classification of property known as 540 Myrtle Avenue from Residential Two-Unit (R-2) to Residential Multi- Unit (R-M), said property being more particularly described as follows: The parcel of land situates in the City of Albany, County of Albany, and State of New York, being more particularly described as follows: Section: 65.77 Block: 2 Lot: 47 Said premises, more commonly known as 540 Myrtle Avenue, measuring approximately 0.09± acres. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 25TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Esq., Deputy Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 25, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Anane ORDINANCE 25.101.25 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARCEL KNOWN AS 540 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 65.77-2-47) FROM RESIDENTIAL TWO-UNIT (R-2) TO RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT (R-M) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance amends the zoning map of the City of Albany by changing the zoning of 540 Myrtle Avenue from Residential Two-Unit (R-2) to Residential Multi-Unit (R-M). The parcel is directly adjacent to several parcels which are already zoned R-M. The change proposed herein has already been approved and recommended by City of Albany Planning Board, but pursuant to General Municipal Law § 239-m(3)(ii), it is subject to review by the Albany County Planning Board. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Amendments to the zoning map and USDO require Common Council action by ordinance. FISCAL IMPACTS None. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: ORDINANCE 26.101.25 (Pending Amendment 12/1/2025) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 7 THERETO REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT HOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 231 (Housing) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows, by adding a new Part 7, to be entitled “Local Ownership Transparency”: PART 7 LOCAL OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY § 359-1. Purpose The purpose of this Part 7 is to promote transparency, accountability, and community stability in Albany’s housing market by requiring disclosure of the beneficial owners of entities that hold residential property in the City. § 359-2. Definitions As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BENEFICIAL OWNER A. Any natural person who, directly or indirectly: 1. Exercises substantial control over a company; or 2. Owns or controls 25 percent or more of the ownership interests of a company. B. Notwithstanding paragraph A, the Definition of Beneficial Owner shall not include: 1. a minor child, as defined in the State in which the entity is formed, if the information of the parent or guardian of the minor child is reported in accordance with this section; 2. an individual acting as a nominee, intermediary, custodian, or agent on behalf of another individual; 3. an individual acting solely as an employee of a corporation, limited liability company, or other similar entity and whose control over or economic benefits from such entity is derived solely from the employment status of the person; 4. an individual whose only interest in a corporation, limited liability company, or other similar entity is through a right of inheritance; or 5. a creditor of a corporation, limited liability company, or other similar entity, unless the creditor meets the requirements of subparagraph (A). COVERED ENTITY Any limited liability company, corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity that acquires, owns, or leases residential property within the City of Albany. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Any building or portion thereof used or intended for residential occupancy, including one- to four-family dwellings and multifamily buildings. § 359-3. Disclosure Requirements A. At the time of property transfer or rental registration renewal, every Covered Entity must disclose to the Office of the City Clerk, in writing: 1. The full legal name, date of birth, and residential address of each Beneficial Owner; 2. The percentage of ownership interest held by each Beneficial Owner; and 3. The name and contact information of a designated managing agent for the property. B. The City Clerk shall maintain a secure Beneficial Ownership Registry accessible to: 1. City agencies for enforcement of housing, tax, and code regulations; 2. Tenants, upon request, for properties in which they reside; and 3. The public, with sensitive personal identifiers redacted. C. Covered Entities must file an updated disclosure within 60 days of any change in Beneficial Ownership or managing agent. D. A filing fee of $65 shall be paid by the Covered Entity in connection with any written disclosure made to the Office of the City Clerk under this § 359. § 359-4. Enforcement and Penalties A. Any Covered Entity that fails to provide required disclosure shall be subject to: 1. A civil penalty of $250 per unit per month until disclosure is provided; 2. Suspension of the entity’s ability to register new rental units in Albany; and 3. Ineligibility for City contracts, tax abatements, or subsidies until compliance is achieved. B. The Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance shall enforce this part. § 359-5. Rulemaking The Commissioner of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance, in consultation with the City Clerk and Corporation Counsel, is authorized to adopt rules and forms necessary to implement this part. § 359-6. Severability If any provision of this part is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions that can be given effect without the invalid provision. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 180 days after final passage. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 1st DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Robert Wenner, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 26, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough ORDINANCE 26.101.25 (Pending Amendment 12/1/2025) TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 7 THERETO REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT HOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of this ordinance is to require the disclosure of beneficial ownership information for all limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, partnerships, trusts, or other entities that own residential property within the City of Albany. The legislation establishes a Beneficial Ownership Registry to be maintained by the Office of the City Clerk. This registry will identify the natural persons who directly or indirectly exercise substantial control over such entities or hold a 25 percent or greater ownership interest. The measure will improve accountability, transparency, and enforcement in the City’s housing market by making property ownership more visible to tenants, neighbors, and City agencies. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Currently, entities purchasing and holding residential property in Albany often do so through LLCs or other legal entities that obscure the identity of the actual owners. This lack of transparency creates significant challenges for tenants seeking to resolve housing issues, for the City in enforcing housing codes and collecting taxes, and for neighborhoods experiencing absentee or speculative ownership. This ordinance adds a new disclosure requirement to the City Code, ensuring that beneficial ownership information is collected, updated, and available in a secure registry. It will align Albany with national best practices and mirror similar initiatives in other cities, while balancing transparency with privacy by redacting sensitive personal information from public-facing records. FISCAL IMPACT The fiscal impact of this legislation is expected to be minimal. Administration of the registry will require modest staff resources within the City Clerk’s Office and the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance. These costs are anticipated to be offset by revenues generated from civil penalties for noncompliance, as well as reduced costs associated with prolonged code enforcement actions and unresolved tax collection matters. Council Member Balarin, on the behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development & Land Use, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 129.111.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42- 133 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint members of the Sustainability Commission; and WHEREAS, the term of such Commission members shall be for three years and this term expired on June 30, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Gabriella Cebada Mora is hereby reappointed as a member of the Sustainability Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2028. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 30, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 129.111.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING GABRIELLA CEBADA MORA AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To reappoint Gabriella Cebada Mora to the Sustainability Commission. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Mora's term ended on June 30, 2025. They have expressed interest in re-appointment to the board for another 3- year term. This resolution is necessary to re-appoint Mora for another term. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Balarin, on the behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development & Land Use, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 130.111.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JODI SMITS ANDERSON AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany has the authority, pursuant to the Section 42- 133 of the Code of the City of Albany, to appoint members of the Sustainability Commission; and WHEREAS, the term of such Commission members shall be for three years and this term expired on June 30, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Jodi Smits Anderson is hereby reappointed as a member of the Sustainability Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2028. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Alyssa Kamara, Junior Policy Analyst Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: September 30, 2025 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION 130.111.25R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JODI SMITS ANDERSON AS A MEMBER OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To reappoint Gabriella Cebada Mora to the Sustainability Commission. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Anderson's term ended on June 30, 2025. They have expressed interest in re-appointment to the board for another 3-year term. This resolution is necessary to re-appoint Anderson for another term. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: City of Albany Washington Park Complete Streets & Transportation Improvements Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Washington Park, Albany NY 12203 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Henry Johnson Boulevard is a major thoroughfare through Washington Park that provides a convenient route to area hospitals for emergency vehicles and employees. As such, the segment of Henry Johnson Boulevard within Washington Park experiences traffic flows and in some cases travel speeds that are incompatible with the park setting, thus limiting pedestrian access to and from the park. Traffic volumes within Washington Park are consistent with the Principal Arterial Roadways in the area. This volume of traffic negatively impacts the quality of life in the surrounding neighborhoods and reduces overall enjoyment of Washington Park. There is a need to calm traffic in Washington Park to promote access for all users without impacting the surrounding neighborhoods, and vehicle and emergency service operations. This project involves the enhancement of the transportation network in the park that honors its historic nature in an effort to reduce the negative effects of traffic in the area. This project also considers mobility and access for park users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, emergency access, parking impacts, and special events. The project includes 8 different zones of work varying from new pedestrian paths, road closures, raised crosswalks, service entrance gates for City maintenance vehicles, and drainage improvements where appropriate. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (518) 434-5791 William Trudeau, Director of Traffic Engineering E-Mail: wtrudeau@albanyny.gov Address: 628 Delaware Avenue City/PO: State: Zip Code: Albany NY 12209 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✔ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NY State Funding through Climate Smart Communities Grant, SHPO for historic/archaeological, NYSDEC for SWPPP ✔ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ 81 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ 9.91 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 81 acres __________ 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ✔ Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial ✔ Commercial Residential (suburban) □ Forest Agriculture Aquatic Other(Specify): □ ✔ Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ✔ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ✔ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ✔ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ✔ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ✔ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? ✔ 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ N/A ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the ✔ State Register of Historic Places? Washington Park Historic District ✔ b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? ✔ b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? ✔ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: □Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland □ Urban ✔ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ✔ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES ✔ NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, ✔ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ✔ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? ✔ If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Storm water discharge will be reduced through removal of impervious surfaces. A SWPPP will be submitted compliance with _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NYSDEC and City of Albany standards. 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________ ✔ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 120 New Scotland Avenue (Wadsworth Laboratory) located 0.3 miles from the park I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________ Date: _____________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________ PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:37 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources to confirm data provided by the Mapper or to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental No Area] Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Yes Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites] Yes Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Yes - Digital mapping information on local, New York State, and federal Regulated Waterbodies] wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to the EAF Workbook. Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or No Endangered Animal] Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain] No Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site] Yes Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?” No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? ✔ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? ✔ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ✔ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? ✔ 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? ✔ 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? ✔ 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: ✔ a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? ✔ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, ✔ architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? ✔ 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? ✔ 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ✔ PRINT FORM Page 1 of 2 SEAF 2019 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. ✔ Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Name of Lead Agency Date _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2