1. Active Calendar 1.I. December 18, 2023 | Active Calendar Documents: ACTIVE CALENDAR DECEMBER 18 2023.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation 2.I. December 18, 2023 | Supporting Legislation Documents: DECEMBER 18 2023.PDF 2.I.i. Resolution 121.122.23R Attachment - Part 1 Of The Short Environmental Assessment Form Documents: RESOLUTION 121.122.23R (HOEY) ATTACHMENT - PART 1 OF THE SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM.PDF 2.II. December 18, 2023 | Active Legislation Documents: 231218 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Minutes 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 6. Written Comment 7. Amended Legislation 8. Meeting Agenda 8.I. December 18, 2023 | Agenda Documents: 23 AGENDA 1218.PDF Page 1 of 1 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Meeting of Monday, December 18, 2023 (NOTE: The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. 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Section Number Agenda Sponsor Subject Number Resolutions Introduced 121.122.23R N/A Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY Resolutions Introduced 122.122.23R N/A Frederick o/b/o A RESOLUTION OF THE the Committee COMMON COUNCIL on Finance, AMENDING RESOLUTION Assessment, and 120.121.23R, WHICH Taxation AUTHORIZED THE LEVY OF 2024 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZED THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2024 CITY TAX BILLS (a) Pending discussions at Caucus on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 @ 5:30pm IN PERSON in the Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (12/08/2023) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION DECEMBER 18, 2023 LOCAL LAWS M of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 604 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CORRECTING A TYOPGRAPHICAL ERROR THEREIN ORDINANCES 76.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY 77.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS RESOLUTIONS 121.122.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY 122.122.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 120.121.23R, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE LEVY OF 2024 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZED THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2024 CITY TAX BILLS Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: LOCAL LAW M OF 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 604 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CORRECTING A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR THEREIN Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Section 604 (A)(a) of Article VI (Finances) of the Charter of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 604 (A) Budget. (a) On or before October 1 of each year, the Mayor shall submit to the Common Council the proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year and an accompanying budget message. The Mayor’s proposed budget shall include an appropriation to fund the Common Council in the amount of the prior year’s Common Council budget. If the Common Council chooses to amend the proposed budget, the Mayor shall have the right to veto any portion, or all of said amendments. The Common Council may override said veto with a two-thirds vote of the full Common Council membership pursuant to the procedure set forth below in Section 6034(B). Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APROVED AS TO FORM THIS 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: November 20, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough LOCAL LAW M OF 2023 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 604 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CORRECTING A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR THEREIN GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Section 604 (A)(a) of the City Charter lays out the procedure for presentation, amendment, and passage of the annual City budget. The last sentence of the section reads, “The Common Council may override [the Mayor’s veto of the Council’s budget amendments] with a two-thirds vote of the full Common Council membership pursuant to the procedure set forth below in Section 603(B).” This reference to § 603(B) is plainly an error: first, the language of § 604 refers to section 603 as being “below,” when § 603 obviously comes before, or “above” § 604; second, § 603 has no subsection “(B)”, but its subsection (b) refers to the Treasurer’s responsibilities with regard to “temporary investments of City funds as authorized by the General Municipal Law;” finally, § 604 (B), entitled “Common Council action on budget” clearly lays out the procedures referred to in § 604 (A)(a). NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The typographical error described above exists in both the electronic version of the Charter hosted on ecode360.com, and in the paper versions of the Charter held in the City Clerk’s office. Although one can, with some searching through the Charter, infer that the typo likely refers to § 604 (B), rather than § 603 (B), it is important to eliminate this ambiguity in the language of the Charter itself. Amendments to the City Charter may be accomplished by local law, and only require a referendum if the amendment falls within one of the categories of action enumerated in Municipal Home Rule Law §§ 23 or 24. This action – the simple correction of a typographical error – does not fall under any of the enumerated categories and does not, therefore, require a referendum. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Frederick introduced the following: ORDINANCE 76.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 375 of the Code of the City of Albany (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) and the Official Zoning Map are hereby amended to change the zoning classifications of property formerly known as No. 280 Mount Hope Drive from Mixed Use Campus/Institutional (MU-CI) TO Mixed Use-Community Highway (MU-CH), said property being more particularly described as follows: The parcel of land situated in the City of Albany, County of Albany and State of New York, being more particularly described as follows: Section: 87.5 Block: 3 Lot: 5.1 Said premises, more commonly known as 280 Mount Hope Drive, measuring approximately 3.8± acres. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023 _____________________________ Corporation Counsel To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 6, 2023 SPONSOR Council Member Frederick ORDINANCE 76.122.23 TITLE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The action is a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Albany for the property 280 Mt. Hope Avenue. The properties are currently zoned MU-CI. This legislation would change that to MU-CH, which is more consistent with the nearby properties of Mt. Hope Drive and Southern Boulevard. The changes proposed herein will also need to be referred to the County Planning Board under General Municipal Law § 239-M. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Amendments to the Zoning Map and the USDO require Common Council action by ordinance. FISCAL IMPACTS: None. Council Member Kimbrough introduced the following: ORDINANCE 77.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 26 (Permits for Special Events) of Chapter 105 (Alcoholic Beverages) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby by amended to read as follows: §105-26 (Permits for Special Events) Reserved A. At least twenty (20) business days prior to the proposed date of any special event, any person twenty-one (21) years of age or older may apply to the City Clerk of the City of Albany, on his own behalf or on behalf of an organization, for a special event permit to possess and consume alcoholic beverages described herein during or in the conduct of any special event. For good cause, the City Clerk may waive the requirement that the application be made at least twenty (20) business days prior to the proposed special event. B. The application shall contain the following information: (1) The name(s) of the applicant(s) and the address and telephone number of each. If the applicant is an organization, the name and address of the organization and its officers shall be given. (2) The purpose of the special event, the proposed location of the special event, the proposed date(s) and times of operation, the number of persons expected to attend, the security measures planned, what precautions will be taken to ensure that minors will not be served nor allowed to consume alcoholic beverages, and what steps will be taken to ensure the proper cleanup and restoration of the premises, after use, to its prior condition. (3) Such other information as the City Clerk may deem reasonably necessary. C. A fee of $11 shall be required for a special event permit application, whether or not a permit is issued for a special event. D. Where the City Clerk of the City of Albany shall determine from the information provided in the application for a special event permit that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Albany will not be endangered by the granting of such a Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. permit, and acting upon the recommendations of the appropriate officials of the City of Albany, he shall issue a permit, setting forth the location, number of persons, date and times for which the permit is effective, conditioned upon the applicant's written agreement to comply with the terms of such permit. E. Upon denial by the City Clerk of an application made pursuant to Subsection A hereof, the applicant may appeal the determination of the City Clerk to the Mayor of the City of Albany or his designee by filing a written notice of appeal within five (5) days of denial. F. A special event permit issued by the City Clerk authorizing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages at a special event shall be conspicuously displayed at such special event. G. It shall be the responsibility of any police officer of the City of Albany Police Department, after his finding that the provisions of the permit for special events are not being followed, to immediately revoke such permit upon the authority of the Chief of Police or his designee. The person or organization to whom the permit was issued may appeal such revocation to the Mayor of the City of Albany by filing a written notice of appeal. Section 2. Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby by amended by adding a new chapter 309 (Special Events) to read as follows: Chapter 309 (Special Events) § 309-1 Permits for Special Events. A. At least thirty (30) days prior to the proposed date of any Special Event, any person twenty- one (21) years of age or older may apply to the City Clerk of the City of Albany, on his own behalf or on behalf of an organization, for a special event permit. For good cause, the City Clerk may waive the requirement that the application be made at least thirty (30) business days prior to the proposed special event. B. The application shall contain the following information: (1) The name(s) of the applicant(s) and the address and telephone number of each. If the applicant is an organization, the name and address of the organization and its officers shall be given.. (2) The purpose of the special event, the proposed location of the special event, the proposed date(s) and times of operation, the number of persons expected to attend, the security measures planned, and what steps will be taken to ensure the proper cleanup and restoration of the premises, after use, to its prior condition. (3) Such other information as the City Clerk may deem reasonably necessary. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (4) Whether Alcohol or Cannabis will be available for purchase or consumption. C. The City Clerk of the City of Albany shall set separate application fees for both a one-time and recurring Special Event, as well as a surcharge if Alcohol or Cannabis will be available for purchase or consumption. D. Where the City Clerk of the City of Albany shall determine from the information provided in the application for a special event permit that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Albany will not be endangered by the granting of such a permit, and acting upon the recommendations of the appropriate officials of the City of Albany, they shall issue a permit, setting forth the location, number of persons, date and times for which the permit is effective, conditioned upon the applicant's written agreement to comply with the terms of such permit. § 309-2 Cannabis Growers Showcases and Alcohol A. Definitions Lead Contact Lead Contact means an individual twenty-one (21) years of age or older at management level designated by a Cannabis Growers Showcase Organizer to be responsible to perform or oversee the performance of the tasks stated in this Guidance at the Cannabis Growers Showcase. Employee in Charge Employee in Charge means an individual twenty-one (21) years of age or older at management level designated by a Cannabis Growers Showcase Vendor to be responsible to perform or oversee the retail activities at the Cannabis Growers Showcase. B. Permits for Cannabis Growers Showcases and Alcohol at Special Events. (1) The Clerk shall accept applications up until 20 days before the Office of Cannabis Management closes applications for Cannabis Grower Showcases and shall reopen the approval process whenever the Office of Cannabis Management opens the application process. (2) In addition to all requirements under §144-1(B), the application shall contain the following information: (a) The names of all dispensaries, cultivators, or Alcohol Vendors who will be participating, and the address and telephone numbers of each. (b) The names and addresses the lead contact as well as the employee in charge for each participating cannabis vendor. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (c) The proposed location of the Cannabis Growers Showcase (CGS) or location where alcohol will be served, the proposed date(s) and times of operation, the number of persons expected to attend, the security measures planned, what precautions will be taken to ensure that minors will not be served nor allowed to consume cannabis or alcohol, and what steps will be taken to ensure the proper cleanup and restoration of the premises, after use, to its prior condition. (d) Such other information as the City Clerk may deem reasonably necessary. (3) The City Clerk of the City of Albany shall set separate application fees for the addition of a CGS or Alcohol to an already approved special event. (4) Where the City Clerk of the City of Albany shall determine from the information provided in the application for a special event permit that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Albany will not be endangered by the granting of such a permit, and acting upon the recommendations of the appropriate officials of the City of Albany, they shall issue a permit, setting forth the location, number of persons, date and times for which the permit is effective, conditioned upon the applicant's written agreement to comply with the terms of such permit. (5) A CGS Permit issued by the City Clerk authorizing the sale and possession of cannabis products at a special event shall be conspicuously displayed at such special event. §309-3 Appeals Upon denial by the City Clerk of an application made pursuant to this chapter, the applicant may appeal the determination of the City Clerk to the Zoning Board of Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal within five (5) days of denial. §309-4 Police Oversight of Special Events It shall be the responsibility of any police officer of the City of Albany Police Department, after his finding that the provisions of the permit for Special Events or Cannabis Growers Showcases are not being followed, to immediately revoke such permit upon the authority of the Chief of Police or his designee. The person or organization to whom the permit was issued may appeal such revocation to the Zoning Board of Appeals by filing a written notice of appeal. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from final passage. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023 ____________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Jake Eisland, Esq., Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 7, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Kimbrough ORDINANCE 77.122.23 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To revise the special vents application procedure to create a fair system which includes both approval for Alcohol sales and Cannabis Growers Showcases. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGES TO EXISTING LAW There is no current system to apply to host a Cannabis Growers Showcase (CGS). While the Clerk’s office is using a makeshift structure inspired by the Cabaret process, that method is not appropriate for a CGS due to the large amount of time required and unnecessary requirements like occupancy permits. Simultaneously, our special event laws are outdated and entirely focused on the alcohol component. This legislation would center the special event portion and create a more transparent procedure for special event approval.. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None. Council Member Hoey introduced the following: RESOLUTION 121.122.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY WHEREAS, on October 16, 2023, Council Member Hoey introduced Local Law K of 2023, which would require the addition of fluoride to the City of Albany’s water supply; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) Short Environmental Assessment Form (“SEAF”), Part I, prepared by the Office of the Corporation Counsel, examining the potential environmental impacts of fluoridation of the City’s water supply (the “Action”); and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that the said Action is subject to review by and approval from other involved agencies under SEQRA and has identified the City of Albany Water Board and New York State Department of Health; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that it is the agency that is principally responsible for undertaking, funding, or approving this Action and will provide written notifications to all involved agencies pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.6; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has been informed and is aware of caselaw that appears to hold that the addition of fluoride to the water supply is an action under SEQRA, but it qualifies as a Type II action, and WHEREAS, nevertheless, the Common Council has determined that the Action is an unlisted action under SEQRA and desires to conduct a coordinated review. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, having reviewed the above-referenced SEAF, the Common Council determines that the Action is an unlisted action under SEQRA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby declare its intent to act as lead agency for this Action and will conduct a coordinated SEQRA review; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of the Corporation Counsel is hereby directed to provide notice hereof to all involved and interested agencies, pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.6, in writing as soon as practicable. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 7, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey RESOLUTION 121.122.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS ITENTION TO DECLARE ITSELF LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION As part of the consideration of whether to fluoridate the City’s water supply, the potential environmental impacts of fluoridation must be considered in the context of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). The first step in this process is to determine whether the contemplated Action is a type I, type II, or unlisted action under SEQRA. If an action meets any of the criteria listed in the regulations for action types I and II, it is one of those types of actions. If it meets none of the criteria, it is an unlisted action. Here, the action does not meet any of the type I criteria. There is caselaw suggesting that the action may be considered as type II, however out of an abundance of caution, this action should be treated as unlisted. The next step in an unlisted action is to complete Part I of an environmental assessment form (the short version of which – the “SEAF” – may be used for unlisted actions. A copy of the SEAF in this matter is included herewith. Once the SEAF is completed, one of the entities involved in the Action may declare itself “lead agency,” with which designation it may coordinate the SEQRA review of the Action with all other entities that are involved and interested in the Action. If an entity means to declare itself lead agency, it must first make its intent to do so clear to the other involved and interested agencies by informing them in writing of its intent, and providing an opportunity to object. Involved agencies have 30 days from receipt of notice of intent to either accept or object to lead agency status; if an involved agency takes no action within 30 days, they are deemed to accept. This resolution accomplishes these initial steps in the SEQRA process. Assuming the Council receives no objection to its intent to declare itself lead agency, it will then undertake a coordinated review, together with involved and interested agencies, of the potential environmental impacts of fluoridation and make a declaration, by later resolution, as to whether or not there will be a significant environmental impact. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution formally expresses the Council’s determinations that 1) the Action is unlisted, 2) the Council intends to act as lead agency for the SEQRA review of this action, and 3) that the Office of the Corporation Counsel should expeditiously provide notice, in accordance with the dictates of SEQRA, to involved and interested agencies that the Council intends to act as lead agency. FISCAL IMPACT The Council expressing its intent to serve as lead agency for the fluoridation of the City’s water has no fiscal impact. Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment, and Taxation, introduced the following: RESOLUTION 122.122.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 120.121.23R, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE LEVY OF 2024 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZED THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2024 CITY TAX BILLS WHEREAS, on December 4, 2023, the Common Council passed Resolution 120.121.23R, which authorized both the levy of 2024 Business Improvement District Charges, and the placement of such charges on 2024 city tax bills by the Treasurer; and WHEREAS, the figures contained in that resolution and passed by the Council were not the correct amounts that need to be levied and placed on 2024 City tax bills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution 120.121.23R is hereby amended to read as follows: 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 2024 Lark Street BID budget includes $93,960.00 $94,027.00 in anticipated revenue to be generated by the BID charge; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2024 Downtown BID budget, includes $845,135.00 $845,876.00 in anticipated revenue to be generated by the BID charge; and Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. WHEREAS, the proposed 2024 Central BID budget, includes $591,600.00 $592,112.00 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 $1,530,695.00 $1,532,015, 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 $1,530,695.00 $1,532,015.00, shall be placed on the 2024 tax roll of the City of Albany and further allocated individually to the liable properties in conjunction with said properties’ 2024 tax bills; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the charges totaling $1,530,695.00 represent the following: Lark Street Area Business Improvement District $93,960.00 $94,027.00 Downtown Albany Business Improvement District $845,135.00 $845,876.00 Central Business Improvement District $591,600.00 $592,112.00 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. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, Acting City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: December 8, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Frederick, on behalf of the Finance Committee RESOLUTION 122.122.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 120.121.23R, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE LEVY OF 2024 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZED THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2024 CITY TAX BILLS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Though the figures contained in Resolution 120.121.23R, levying the BID charges for 2024, were thought to be accurate at the time the resolution was passed at the Council’s December 4, 2023, meeting, further review by the Budget and Treasurer’s Offices revealed that they were off slightly – by a grand total of $1,320.00. This resolution corrects the erroneous figures. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW A resolution may be amended by a subsequent resolution. This resolution fixes the incorrect figures in Resolution 120.121.23R, which was passed by the Council at its previous meeting. . FISCAL IMPACT Total BID charges, in the aggregate amount of $1,532,015.00, rather than $1,530,695.00, will be levied and collected. 617.20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form 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: Fluoridation of City of Albany Water Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Throughout the City of Albany Brief Description of Proposed Action: The Action involves the proposed adoption of a local law that will require the Albany Water Board, with the cooperation of the City of Albany's Department of Water and Water Supply, to add fluoride to the City's public water supply in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Once the authorizing legislation is passed, the City's Department of Water and Water Supply, with the cooperation of the Albany Water Board, will perform the necessary engineering report and apply to the NYS Health Department for permitting and approval of the fluoridation system design and installation and monitoring system. Once permits and approval are obtained, the Water Department will add bulk chemical storage tanks and chemical metering equipment to its existing facilities, and ultimately add fluoride to the City's water supply in accordance with CDC guidelines. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (518) 434-5087 The Common Council of the City of Albany E-Mail: commoncouncil@albanyny.gov Address: City Hall, 24 Eagle Street City/PO: State: Zip Code: Albany NY 12207 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 governmental Agency? NO | YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Approval must be granted by the New York State Commissioner of Health, per 10 NYCRR § 5-1.24 [| 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 0 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? Q acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? Q acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. (Urban [C)Rural (non-agriculture) [] Industrial [7]Commercial [JResidential (suburban) C)Forest (Agriculture [Aquatic [JOther (specify): [7] Parkland Page 1 of 4 5. Is the proposed action, NO ml el Nn Z > a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? [ ] NJ Dn KIN SN 6 O 6 O SOONG NOOO b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? | | 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural ie] ne landscape? 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? YES If Yes, identify: 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? YES UI < NI D< NJ ANG b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? 9, Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? ~< eI nN If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? eS If No, describe method for providing potable water: 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? ES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: 12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic wet ie nN Places? sNNE NIN eSn HO b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain »< 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: could run off from outdoor uses of fluoridated tap water and, conceivably, end up | innthe few small wetlands located within the City of Albany. 14, Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: [MZ] Shoreline (1 Forest (7) Agricultural/grasslands (JEarly mid-successional C] Wetland 7] Urban [7] Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed NO | YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? [| 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO | YES L_| | fv] 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? NO_ | YES If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? [_]No []YEs b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: [_]No [_]vEs Page 2 of 4 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of NO | YES water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: VICI 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed NO | YES solid waste 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: [| I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDG Applicant/sp e; Brett T. Wiliams, Esq., Sr. Asst. Corporation Counsel Date: 12/8/2023 Signature: , wy VT vee) Part 2 - Impact Assessment. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 2, 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? Li 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? OOo 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? KIO) 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, ee 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)? Page 3 of 4 No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage [] Cl problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? [| [| Part 3 - Determination of significance. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 3. 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 Page 4 of 4 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION DECEMBER 18, 2023 NO ACTIVE LEGISLATION IS PLANNED TO BE CONSIDERED AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, December 18, 2023 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. If you wish to speak during the meeting or provide written comments, they must be received by 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment Page 1 of 8 Local Laws Introduced 1 Kimbrough M of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 604 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CORRECTING A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR THEREIN Page 2 of 8 Local Laws Held 1 Johnson C of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety* 2 Planning G of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART 13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 3 Romero I of 2022 A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee* 4 Romero J of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS *Referred to Public Safety* 5 Romero K of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS *Referred to Public Safety* 6 Kimbrough L of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS *Referred to Public Safety* 7 Zamer M of 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR *Referred to Public Safety* 8 Adams F of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* Page 3 of 8 9 Hoey K of 2023 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 371 (WATER AND WATERWAYS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS TO THE WATER SUPPLY *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 10 Anane 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* Page 4 of 8 Ordinances Introduced 1 Frederick 76.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY 2 Kimbrough 77.122.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE PROCESS FOR SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS Page 5 of 8 Ordinances Held 1 Farrell 16.72.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON SIDEWALKS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 2 Love 19.91.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS *Referred to Council Operations & Ethics* 3 Anane 49.121.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS *Referred to Public Safety* 4 Romero 15.41.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 5 Farrell 16.42.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 6 Kimbrough 26.61.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN- OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights* 7 Keegan 28.62.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 8 Balarin 32.81.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A PROJECT *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* 9 Adams 33.82.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37) TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC. *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* Page 6 of 8 10 Flynn 34.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROVIDING DEFRIBRILLATORS IN MUNICIPAL WORKPLACES *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 11 Adams 35.92.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGINOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 12 Romero 38.101.23 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 13 Frederick 39.102.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $9,825,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – STREET RECONSTRUCTION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 14 Frederick 40.102.23 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 (DGS – ADA COMPLIANCE) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 15 Frederick 41.102.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 16 Frederick 69.102.23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $588,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $325,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – PLAYGROUNDS) *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 17 Anane 74.111.23 AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE “COMMISSION ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG” AND PROVIDING FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO CREATING A CONTEST TO DETERMINE A NEW FLAG FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* Page 7 of 8 Resolutions Introduced 1 Hoey 121.122.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE FLUORIDATION OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY 2 Frederick 122.122.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING RESOLUTION 120.121.23R, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE LEVY OF 2024 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZED THE TREASURER TO PLACE SUCH CHARGES ON 2024 CITY TAX BILLS Resolutions Held 1 Hoey 13.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLOURINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment* 2 Hoey 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation & Family Services* 3 Clarke 9.21.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR *Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 4 Adams 95.92.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* 5 Anane 113.112.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING REDEVELOPMENT OF I-787 AND THE HUDSON RIVERFRONT TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENT USE OF SPACE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, RIVER ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND AESTHETIC BEAUTY WHILE MAINTAINING REASONABLE TRAFFIC FEATURES THAT INCREASE PEDESTRIAN, BIKER AND MOTORIST SAFETY IN THE AREA *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* Page 8 of 8