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Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Albany, NY · February 21, 2019

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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. 2 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 3 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 4 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. 5 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. 6 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) 7 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: 8 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 9 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 ______________________________________________________________________________________ ADJOURNMENT 10 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 11

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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