Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · February 21, 2019
Minutes
ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The Common Council was convened at 7:10 p.m. and was called to order by President Pro Tem
Conti.
The roll being called, the following answered to their names: Council Members Anane, Balarin,
Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien
Also present was the following staff: Cashawna Burt, Marisa Franchini, Jared Pellerin and Michele
Andre.
President Pro Tem Conti led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
PUBLE HEARINGS
The Clerk read the title of the ordinance for the first public hearing:
Ordinance 3.12.19:AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN
RELATION TO SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
There being no members of the public wishing to speak, President Pro Tem Conti declared the public
hearing on Ordinance 3.12.19 closed.
The Clerk read the title of the ordinance for the second public hearing:
Ordinance 4.12.19: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGIMNG THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATIONS OF 151 & 153 GRAND STREET FROM MU-FS MIXED-USE FORM-BASED
SOUTH END (MU-FS) TO LAND CONSERVATION (LC) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY
The following member of the public spoke:
1. Nancy Kupree, 61 Highland Drive, East Greenbush, NY 12061
There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, President Pro Tem Conti declared the
public hearing on Ordinance 4.12.19 closed.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
1. Susan Rizzo, 204 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12209 (City Audits)
2. Alana Klein, 29 Glenwood Street, Albany, NY 12208 (Transparency)
There being no further speakers, the President Pro Tem declared the Public Comment Period closed.
Approval of Minutes
Majority Leader Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, to approve the minutes of February
4, 2019 regular meeting of the Council, which was APPROVED by unanimous voice vote.
CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL LAWS:
Council Member Hoey noticed the introduction of Local Law B as follows:
LOCAL LAW B 2019
A LOCAL LAW ADDING A NEW SECTION 34-2 (PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES) OF CHAPTER 34 (MEETINGS) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NOTICING OF A MEETING OF A
PUBLIC BODY
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Albany as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 34 of the Code of the City of Albany is renumbered as section 3 and a new
section 2 is added to read as follows:
§34-2 Public Notice of Meetings of Boards, Commissions and Committees
1. Public notice of the time, place and the meeting agenda of a meeting scheduled at least one
week prior thereto shall be given or electronically transmitted to the news media and shall be
conspicuously posted in one or more designated public locations at least seven days before
before such meeting.
2. Public notice of the time, place and the meeting agenda of every other meeting shall be given or
electronically transmitted, to the extent practicable, to the news media and shall be
conspicuously posted in one or more designated public locations at a reasonable time thereto.
3. When a public body has the ability to do so, notice of the time, place and the meeting agenda of
a meeting given in accordance with subdivision one or two of this section, shall also be
conspicuously posted on the public body’s internet website.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing and filing with the Secretary
of State.
Majority Leader Kimbrough referred Local Law B to the Council Operations and Ethics Committee for
further consideration.
Majority Leader Kimbrough held the pending local law on the agenda for further consideration.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES:
There were no reports of standing committees.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES
Majority Leader Kimbrough held the pending ordinances on the agenda for further consideration.
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
Council Members Hoey, Johnson, Robinson, Fahey, Farrell, Balarin, Flynn, Love, Anane, Igoe, Conti,
Doesschate, O’Brien, Kimbrough and Applyrs, with the support of Council President Ellis offered
Resolution 5.22.19R as follows, asked for its passage and a vote thereon:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5.22.19R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY’S COMMON COUNCIL CALLING
ON THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
TO STAY THE DEPORTATION OF ALBANY RESIDENT AND COMMUNITY MEMBER,
KINIMO NGORAN
WHEREAS, Mr. Ngoran has established himself as a resident and engaged community member of
the City of Albany and has been working to legitimize his immigration status; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ngoran is actively engaged in the lawful process seeking permanent immigration
status; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ngoran had previously been ordered removed from the U.S. by a federal
immigration judge in 2004, but was ultimately issued a temporary stay of deportation, until he was
detained without warning on January 23rd, 2019, at a routine check-in meeting with United States
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ngoran continues to be held from his family, friends and community at the
Batavia Federal Detention Center, while he awaits the final ruling on his case; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ngoran is well liked and respected throughout the community and his work as a
chef at the Capital City Rescue Mission helps to feed approximately 800 meals a day to the City’s poor and
homeless population; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ngoran has been described as a “genuine,” “hardworking,” and “loving” person,
who simply wants to “help people,” and
WHEREAS, the Common Council takes seriously their duty to represent the interests of their
constituents, including those of Mr. Kinimo Ngoran; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby
calls upon the Federal Government and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency to recognize
the contributions Mr. Ngoran has made to his community and the City of Albany; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council stands in unity behind Mr. Ngoran, his
family and supporters in their hopes for a swift resolution of his case, a permanent stay of his deportation
from the United States and his ultimate return to his family, friends and the community he so deeply cares
for.
Council Members Hoey, Anane, Balarin, Johnson and Igoe spoke on the Resolution prior to passage.
There being no further discussion, President Pro Tem Conti called for a voice vote thereon and the
Resolution was ADOPTED unanimously.
Council Member Farrell offered Resolution 6.22.19R as follows, asked for its passage and a vote thereon:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 6.22.19R
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RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN
SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2019 BUDGET (TREASURER’S OFFICE)
WHEREAS, Section 604(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of
budgeted funds that affects a salary total that occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget
must be consented to by the Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has requested amendments to the 2019 budget to reduce the salary of the
position of Senior Accountant from $46,500 to $30,000 and increasing the salary for the position of
Account Clerk from $10,000 to $26,500 by transferring $16,500 from the line for the Senior Accountant
position to the line for the Account Clerk position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany
consents to the transfer of funds as set forth above, affecting the salary totals for two positions in the
Department of Treasurer.
There being no discussion, President Pro Tem Conti called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution
was ADOPTED:
The Resolution passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof:
Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien
Affirmative 11 Negative 0 Abstain 0
Council Members Igoe and Johnson offered Resolution 7.22.19R as follows, asked for its passage and a
vote thereon:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 7.22.19R
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST
INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE “MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM-AID
COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREOF (PAVING)
WHEREAS, a Project New Scotland Ave Mill & Fill from Manning Blvd to Onderdonk Ave, Pearl
St Mill & Fill from Clinton Ave to Madison Ave, City of Albany P.I.N. 1760.27 (the Project") is eligible
for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs such
program to be borne at the ratios of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albany desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100%
of the non-federal share of the costs of Design and Construction/Construction Inspection,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council duly convened does hereby
RESOLVE, that the Common Council hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby
further
RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the City of Albany to pay in the first
instance 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of Design and Construction/Construction
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Inspection, work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the sum of $199,282.00 has been appropriated from GH 1492.5010.8710
(ordinance 11.21.17) and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phases of the
Project; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the additional sum of $2,081,890.00 has been appropriated from, GH
1492.5010.8507 (Ordinance 16.32.15); GH 1492.5010.8710 (Ordinance 11.21.17); Ordinance 6.21.18, GH
1492.5010.8806 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phases of the Project;
and it is further
RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the
amount appropriated above, the Common Council of the City of Albany shall convene as soon as possible
to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of
Transportation thereof, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Albany be and is hereby authorized to execute all
necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on
behalf of the City of Albany with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with
the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the
municipality's first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-
aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so
eligible, and it is further
RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State
Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the
Project and it is further
RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately
There being no discussion, President Pro Tem Conti called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution
was ADOPTED:
The Resolution passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof:
Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien
Affirmative 11 Negative 0 Abstain 0
Council Member Kimbrough on the behalf of Council Member Applyrs offered Resolution 8.22.19R as
follows, which was held for further consideration:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 8.22.19R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING MATT INGRAM AS A
MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany, pursuant to the Section 42-334 of
Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany, appoints members to the City of Albany Community Police
Review Board.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Matt Ingram is hereby reappointed as a member of
the City of Albany Community Police Review Board for a term ending on October 26, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Majority Leader Kimbrough referred Resolution 8.22.18R to the Public Safety Committee for further
consideration.
Council Member Kimbrough on the behalf of Council Member Applyrs offered Resolution 9.22.19R as
follows, which was held for further consideration:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 9.22.19R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING VENEILYA HARDEN AS A
MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany, pursuant to the Section 42-334 of
Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany, appoints members to the City of Albany Community Police
Review Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Veneilya Harden is hereby reappointed as a
member of the City of Albany Community Police Review Board for a term ending on October 26, 2021.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Majority Leader Kimbrough referred Resolution 9.22.18R to the Public Safety Committee for further
consideration.
Council Member Love offered Resolution 10.22.19R as follows, asked for its passage and a vote thereon:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10.22.19R
RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO AUTHORIZE THE
INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OF TAXES FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
WHEREAS, The payment of property taxes in one annual payment may create a significant
financial hardship for taxpayers on a fixed income, and
WHEREAS, Section 928-a(1) of the Real Property Tax Law enables the Albany County
Legislature to authorize the installment payment of real property taxes on property in general and where
used as a principal residence of and owned by one or more persons who have received an exemption
pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law in two equal installments, and
WHEREAS, Such installment payments would serve to assist eligible persons in meeting the
financial hardship of paying property taxes, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of Albany supports the Albany County
Legislature’s adoption of a resolution permitting the City of Albany, pursuant to Section 928-a(1) of the
Real Property Tax Law, to enable its residents to pay their property taxes in two equal installments.
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There being no discussion, President Pro Tem Conti called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution
was ADOPTED:
The Resolution passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof:
Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien
Affirmative 11 Negative 0 Abstain 0
Council Member Kimbrough offered Resolution 11.22.19R as follows, asked for its passage and a vote
thereon:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 11.22.19R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN
SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2019 BUDGET (APD/NON-SWORN
PERSONNEL CONTRACT AGREEMENT)
WHEREAS, Section 604(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of
budgeted funds that affects a salary total that occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget
must be consented to by the Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has requested amendments to the 2019 budget in order to effectuate a
contract with Police Officers Union Local 2841, Law Enforcement Officers Union Counsel 82, AFSME,
AFL-CIO (Non-Sworn Personnel) by transferring $47,459 from A3120.7802 to A3120.7000 ($44,574) and
A3120.3510.7000 ($2,885).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany
consents to the transfer of funds as set forth above, affecting the salary totals for Police Officers Union
Local 2841, Law Enforcement Officers Union Counsel 82, AFSME, AFL-CIO (Non-Sworn Personnel).
There being no discussion, President Pro Tem Conti called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution
was ADOPTED:
The Resolution passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof:
Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien
Affirmative 11 Negative 0 Abstain 0
Majority Leader Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, requesting Majority Consent to add
Resolution 12.22.19R (MC) to the agenda. There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice
vote.
Council Member Anane offered Resolution 12.22.19R (MC) as follows, asked for its passage and a vote
thereon:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 12.22.19R (MC)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY’S COMMON COUNCIL CALLING
ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE AND NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR
ANDREW M. CUOMO TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH ITS FAIR SHARE
OF UNRESTRICTED STATE AID AND MAKE PERMANENT $12.5 MILLION IN
CAPITAL CITY FUNDING.
WHEREAS, as the capital city of the State of New York, 64% of the property in the City of Albany
is tax-exempt and nearly 60% of that property is owned by the State; and
WHEREAS, thousands of State employees commute into the City of Albany from nearby suburbs
daily, the City hosts tens of thousands of visitors coming to engage in business with State entities and the
City is called upon to assist in facilitating a number of rallies, marches and protests by outside interest
groups visiting the New York State Capitol each year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albany receives less state aid as a percentage of its municipal general fund
than every other large upstate city, with the exception of Schenectady; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albany receives less Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) per
capita than any other city with at least 48,000 residents, and that disparity only grows when you take into
account the City of Albany’s daytime population; and
WHEREAS, the lack of adequate state aid results in significant strain on vital services that both
residents and visitors of the City of Albany rely on every day; and
WHEREAS, the cost of maintaining roads and sidewalks, providing police, fire and emergency
services to State entities falls upon the tax paying residents of our Capital City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albany is constantly striving to make financially prudent choices which
can been seen in the fact that the City’s budget has only increased by a total of 0.48% over the last 5 years;
and
WHEREAS, Albany certainly has its fair share of challenges, evidenced by the fact that the City is
home to more than 1,000 vacant buildings, a median household income of less than $44,000 and a poverty
rate of almost 25%; and
WHEREAS, these challenges along with the inequity in state funding puts the City in a precarious
position most of which is no result of the City’s own actions but rather the fact that the Capital City is
forced to return to the Legislature and Governor year after year to ask for what is rightfully owed to those
who call Albany home; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby
calls upon the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to pay the State’s fair share
by including in the 2020 State Budget, $12.5 million in Capital City Funding for the City of Albany; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of Albany wishes to see this
Capital City Funding be made permanent, so Albany residents are relieved of their unfair and inequitable
tax burdens while also allowing Albany the chance to continue to flourish and thrive as the Capital of the
State of New York.
Council Members Anane, Balarin, Johnson and Igoe spoke on the Resolution prior to passage.
* Resolution 12.22.19R (MC) was co-sponsors by Anane, Applyrs, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey,
Farrell, Flynn, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson
There being no further discussion, President Pro Tem Conti called for a roll call vote thereon and the
Resolution was ADOPTED:
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The Resolution passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof:
Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien
Affirmative 11 Negative 0 Abstain 0
Majority Leader Kimbrough held the remaining Resolutions on the pending agenda for further
consideration.
MISCELLANEOUS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Council Member Kimbrough offered the following, which was approved by unanimous voice vote:
RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE AND HEREBY ARE APPOINTED
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK FOR THE TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019, AND WAIVE THE READING OF THE NAMES:
Allen Francis Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Anderson Erica Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Asher Sara Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Austin Kimesha Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Autrey Meighan Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St Albany
Barrett Ronald Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St Albany
Bergin Daniel Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Bigness Amanda Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St Albany
Birdsall Jamie Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Brace Julissa Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Breslin Colleen Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Bulger Melissa Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Calderwood Matthew Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Callaghan Ana Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Callaghan Matthew Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Charton Carissa Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Connors William Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Cox Jodi Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Delisle Scott Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Dillon Krystal Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Drautz Patricia Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Driscoll Michelle Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
DuBois Susan J Resident 24 Jeanette St. Albany
Evans Craig Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Fagan Barbara Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Foley Dawn Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Fruscio Daniel Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Gardner Geoffrey S. Resident 57 Lenox Ave Albany
Haggerty Lori Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Han John Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Herubin Charles Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Higgett Megan Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Hockenberger Kristin Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Holmes Tracey Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Hughes Lisa Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Jacobsen Kendall Resident 127A Lancaster St. Albany
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Jeffers Margaret Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Johnson Grace Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Katz-Marra Darcy Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Kendrick-Mackay Julie Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Levin Daniel Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Lewis Vencent Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
MacNeil Craig Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Mactavish Kirsten Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Mahar Lisa Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Maikels Dawn Marie Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Maron James Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Martin Daniel Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Martin Ericka Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Martin Tina Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Mastrangelo Patricia Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Mazzeo Michael Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
McKay Kevin Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Messier Aimee Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Miltner Brynn Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
O'Connor Michael Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
O'Melia Laura Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Palmer Matthew Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Parkhurst Joan Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Patnaude Jessica Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Pelletier Kimberly Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Pendleton John Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Peters Matthew Resident 353 State St. Apt. 5A Albany
Pisciotta Kayla Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Polak Krystal Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Priotti Michelle Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Rentz Sean Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Rizzuto Peter Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Rouse TaiSean Albany County Probation 60 south Pearl St. Albany
Schneider Kimberly Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Scanlon Kailyn Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Sgambelluri Michele Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Slaver Ashley Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Sleurs Michelle Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Spagnola Stacey Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Starr Mary Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Steinberg Kathryn Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Stewart Santina Resident 1 N. Pine Ave Albany
Szozda Cynthia Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Thompson Gerald Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Thorne Rosemary Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Walton Cheranne Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Ward Anastasia Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Weiler Barbara Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
Williams Roberta Albany County Probation 60 South Pearl St. Albany
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ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Majority Leader Kimbrough made a motion to adjourn, which was duly
seconded and adopted by unanimous voice vote. President Pro Tem Conti declared the meeting adjourned
at approximately 7:58 pm.
Respectfully Submitted
Michele Andre
Legislative Aide to the Common Council
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Agenda
AGENDA
OF THE
ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Thursday, February 21, 2019
THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETS THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF
EACH MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
(NOTE: WHEN MONDAY FALLS ON A LEGAL HOLIDAY OR DAY OF
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE, THE COUNCIL MEETING IS ORDINARILY MOVED
TO THE FOLLOWING THURSDAY).
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Roll Call
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Public Hearings (2)
Public Comment Period (30 Minutes)
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Common Council
Chambers, City Hall, Albany, New York at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21,
2019 on the following matters:
ORDINANCE 3.12.19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
Documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday
– Friday, in the office of the City Clerk, 24 Eagle St. Rm 202, Albany, NY 12207.
Efforts will also be made to make application documents available for viewing
online at
https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/CityOfficials/CommonCouncil.aspx
Any interested parties may appear and provide comments at the hearing. Written
comments may be submitted directly to the Common Council or emailed to
CommonCouncil@albanyny.gov a minimum of 24 hours prior to the public
hearing.
Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the time and
place stated.
For further information call the Common Council at 518-434-5087.
Gerald E. Campbell Jr.
City Clerk
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Common Council
Chambers, City Hall, Albany, New York at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 21,
2019 on the following matters:
ORDINANCE 4.12.19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE
ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OF 151 & 153 GRAND STREET FROM MU-FS MIXED-
USE FORM-BASED SOUTH END (MU-FS) TO LAND CONSERVATION (LC) AND
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the time and
place stated. Documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00
p.m., Monday – Friday, in the office of the City Clerk, 24 Eagle St. Rm 202, Albany,
NY 12207. Efforts will also be
made to make application documents available for viewing online at
https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/CityOfficials/CommonCouncil.aspx
Any interested parties may appear and provide comments at the hearing. Written
comments may be submitted directly to the Common Council or emailed to
CommonCouncil@albanyny.gov a minimum of 24 hours prior to the public
hearing.
For further information call the Common Council at 518-434-5087.
Gerald E. Campbell Jr.
City Clerk
INTRODUCED LOCAL LAWS
B of 2019 A LOCAL LAW ADDING A NEW SECTION 34-2 (PUBLIC NOTICE
OF MEETINGS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES)
OF CHAPTER 34 (MEETINGS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NOTICING OF A MEETING OF A
PUBLIC BODY
LOCAL LAWS HELD
1. Anane LOCAL LAW G - 2018
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND
COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A
NEW PART 39 ENTITLED“ CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON
MUNICIPAL INTERNET SERVICE ” AND PROVIDING FOR THE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
RESEARCHING THE LOGISTICS AND FINANCING OF A CITY OWNED
HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE. AND REQUIRING THE COMMISSION
TO MAKE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MAYOR AND
THE COMMON COUNCIL REGARDING THE CREATION OF SUCH
INFRASTRUCTURE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land
Use
ORDINANCES HELD
1. Fahey Ordinance Number 32.62.18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH B (PERMITTED USE TABLE)
AND PARAGRAPH C (USE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS) OF PART 3 (USE
REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT) AND PART 6 (DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF
CONSTRUCTION) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT) OF CODE THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE
OPERATION OF METHADONE DISPENSARIES *Referred to Planning,
Economic Development and Land Use
2. Fahey Ordinance Number 33.91.18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH B (PERMITTED USE TABLE)
AND PARAGRAPH C (USE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS) OF PART 3 (USE
REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT) AND PART 6 (DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF
CONSTRUCTION) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT) OF CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
THE OPERATION OF BLOOD PLASMA CENTERS *Referred to Planning,
Economic Development and Land Use
3. Anane Ordinance Number 34.101.18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO SPECIAL EVENT
PARKING *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement
4. Conti Ordinance Number 41.112.18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
BY ADDING THERETO “ARTISAN MANUFACTURING” AS A
CONDITIONAL USE IN MU-NE ZONING DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning,
Economic Development and Land Use
5. Conti Ordinance Number 42.112.18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NEW CONSTRUCTION IN R-T
TOWNHOUSE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and
Land Use
6. Conti & Anane Ordinance Number 2.12.19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF
CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO MARKINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS *Referred to
Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement
7. Fahey Ordinance Number 3.12.19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS*Referred
to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use
8. Johnson Ordinance Number 4.12.19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OF 151 & 153 GRAND
STREET FROM MU-FS MIXED-USE FORM-BASED SOUTH END (MU-FS)
TO LAND CONSERVATION (LC) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use
9. O’Brien Ordinance Number 6.21.19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE),
ARTICLE II (RECYCLABLES), ARTICLE IV (LITTER), ARTICLE V (VACANT
LOTS), AND ARTICLE VA (NOTICE OF VIOLATION) OF CHAPTER 313
(SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION
TO THE ADJUDICATION OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS*Referred to
Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement
10. Conti Ordinance Number 7.21.19 (MC)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (REGULATION AND CONTROL
OF TRAFFIC DURING SNOW AND OTHER NATURAL EMERGENCIES) OF
CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING DURING A DECLARED SNOW
EMERGENCY*Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement
INTRODUCED RESOLUTIONS
5.22.19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY’S COMMON
COUNCIL CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
TO STAY THE DEPORTATION OF ALBANY RESIDENT AND
COMMUNITY MEMBER, KINIMO NGORAN
6.22.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN
ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE
2019 BUDGET (TREASURER’S OFFICE)
7.22.19R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION, AND
FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID
AND STATE “MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM-AID COSTS, OF A
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF (PAVING)
8.22.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING
MATT INGRAM AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE
REVIEW BOARD
9.22.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING
VENEILYA HARDEN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY
POLICE REVIEW BOARD
10.22.19R RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO
AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OF TAXES FOR ALL
RESIDENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
11.22.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN
ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE
2019 BUDGET (APD/NON-SWORN PERSONNEL CONTRACT
AGREEMENT)
RESOLUTIONS HELD
1. Fahey Resolution Number 39.61.18R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF PARTICIPATION IN
THE CAPITAL REGION COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM TO
NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO ENERGY SUPPLY CONTRACTS WITH ENERGY
SERVICE COMPANIES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use
2. Anane Resolution Number 46.62.18R (MC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE
CITY OF ALBANY WAIVING FEES AGAINST THE NEW YORK STATE POOR
PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN *Referred to Public Safety
3. Applyrs Resolution Number 86.102.18R (MC)
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ENACT
AN EQUITY AGENDA IN THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF
INSTITUTIONAL AND SYSTEMATIC RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION *Referred
to Council Operations and Ethics
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