Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

CITY OF ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, January 6, 2020 Members Present: Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Robinson and Council President Ellis Staff Present: Danielle Gillespie, Michele Andre, Sarah Valis, and John-Raphael Pichardo The roll being called, the meeting was called to order by President Ellis at 7:13 pm; Council Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 1) Alana Klein, 29 Glenwood Street, Albany, NY 12208 (Socialism) 2) Honor Conklin, 18 Oakwood Street, Albany, NY (563 New Scotland Ave) 3) Peter Sheehan, 32 Buckingham, Albany, NY (563 New Scotland Ave) 4) Gene Solan, 16 Prospect Terrace, Albany, NY (Neighborhood Preservation) 5) Vincent Rigosu, 13 Beach Ave, Albany, NY (Res. 90.122.19R) 6) Charles Robinson, 404 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY (Children of Color) 7) Charles Touhey, 509 West Lawrence, Albany, NY (563 New Scotland Ave) The time for Public Comment having expired, President Pro Temp Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, to extend the Public Comment Period by an additional 30 minutes. There being no discussion, motion was ADOPTED by unanimous voice vote. 8) Ryan Jankow, P.O.BOX 1366, Albany, NY (563 New Scotland Ave Resolution) 9) Mary Ann Bermon, 17 Fleetwood Ave, Albany, NY (563 New Scotland Ave) 10) John Sipos, S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 (563 New Scotland Ave) 11) Jonathan Tingley, 251 River Street. Suite 201, Troy, NY (Res. 90.122.19R) 12) Zachary Simpson, 175 Homestead Ave, Albany, NY (Res. 90.122.19R) 13) Margie Sheehan, 32 Buckingham Ave, Albany, NY (Restrictive Covenant) There being no further speakers, President Ellis declared the Public Comment Period closed. Approval of Minutes There were no meeting minutes available for approval. CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL LAWS: President Pro Tem Kimbrough held remaining local laws on the pending agenda. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: Finance, Assessment, and Taxation: Council Member Farrell reported that the committee will meet on January 9, 2020, on Ordinance 23.101.19, 24.101.19, 26.101.19, 28.101.19, 29.101.19 and 48.122.19(MC). Public Safety: Council Member Kimbrough reported that the committee scheduled a joint meeting with Albany Community Policing Advisory Committee (AC PAC) on January 14, 2020 5:30PM regarding the Albany Police Department reorganization of the neighborhood engagement unit and new beat map. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 17.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 17.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,100,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING - CLINTON AVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY- DRI) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Pedestrian Improvement projects Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 24 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $3,100,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $3,100,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: Q-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.6420.9017 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $3,100,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Section 3. It is hereby ordered and directed that the projects specified above be undertaken and the amounts set forth as the maximum estimated costs are hereby appropriated therefor. The Board of Contract and Supply is hereby authorized to take such necessary and further steps to carry out the provisions of this section. Section 4. Pending the sale of the bonds herein authorized, the temporary use of funds from the City's general fund, pursuant to the provisions of section 165.10 of the New York Local Finance Law, is hereby authorized. The City reasonably expects to reimburse such temporary expenditures with the proceeds of the bonds or bond anticipation notes authorized by section 1 of this ordinance. This ordinance shall constitute the City's "official intent" to reimburse such temporary expenditures in accordance with United States Treasury Regulation section 1.150-2. Section 5. The faith and credit of the City of Albany, New York are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such leases or bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such leases or bonds becoming due and payable in such year and such debt service payments may be made in substantially level or declining amounts as may be authorized by law. There shall annually be levied on all taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such leases or bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the New York Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated in the City Treasurer, as chief fiscal officer of the City of Albany. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of Local Finance Law. Section 7. The City Treasurer is further authorized to take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to ensure the continued status of the interest on the leases or bonds authorized by this resolution and any notes issued in anticipation thereof, as excludable from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and to designate the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any notes issued in anticipation thereof as "qualified tax-exempt bonds" in accordance with Section 265(b)(3)(B)(i) of the Code. Section 8. The City Treasurer is further authorized to enter into a continuing disclosure agreement with the initial issuer of the leases or the purchaser of the bonds or notes authorized by this resolution, containing provisions which are satisfactory to such purchaser in compliance with the provisions of Rule 15c12-12, promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Section 9. The validity of such leases or bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: (a) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or (b) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this ordinance pursuant to Section 8 hereof are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publications, or (c) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 10. Upon this ordinance taking effect, the Clerk of the Common Council is hereby authorized and directed to publish the same together with a notice in substantially the form set forth in section 81.00 of the New York Local Finance Law. Section 11. It is hereby determined that except as hereinafter specified, the authority and funding of the projects aforesaid constitute either unlisted or Type II actions under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder having no adverse effect upon the environment. Section 12. This ordinance shall be dated October 7, 2019 and shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of the City of Albany. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 12 Negative 0 Abstain 0 NOTE: In the following instances, where the text of a bonding ordinance is included in these minutes only sections 1 and 2 pertaining to the authorized use, term of use and authorized bonding amount is included. The remaining sections of each bonding ordinance are identical to Ordinance 17.101.19 As Amended printed in its entirety above. Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 18.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 18.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING - ILLUMINATED PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS- LIVINGSTON AVE.) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Pedestrian/sidewalk Improvement projects Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 24 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $250,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $250,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: S-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.6420.9019 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $250,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 19.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 19.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING - PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR CORRIDOR - DRI) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term  of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Pedestrian Improvement projects Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 20(c) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $500,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $500,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: R-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.6420.9018 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $500,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 21.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 21.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS - VEHICLES) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose.  Object or Purpose: vehicles Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph 29 Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $3,000,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $3,000,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: T-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.1491.1490.9020 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $3,000,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 25.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 25.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $564,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $564,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD- IT INFRASTRUCTURE) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Surveillance System  Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 25 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $564,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $564,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: F-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.3120.9006 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $564,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 27.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 27.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (LINCOLN PARK RENOVATION) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(19)(c) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Lincoln Park Renovation Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 19(c) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years  Maximum Estimated Cost: $1,000,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $1,000,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: J-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.1440.9010 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $1,000,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 31.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 31.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $750,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – SIDEWALKS AND ADA COMPLIANCE) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: ADA Compliance / sidewalk reconstruction Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 24 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $750,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $750,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: O-20  Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.1492.5010.9015 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $750,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 36.101.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 36.101.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,350,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,350,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (FIRE APPARATUS) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Fire Apparatus Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 27 Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $1,350,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $1,350,000.00 Treasurer's Bond Authorization Numbers: A-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.3410.9001 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $1,350,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. * Council Members Doesschate spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 38.111.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 38.111.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING- SOUTHEND CONNECTOR PHASE II) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Southend Connector Phase II Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 19(c) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $200,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $200,000.00 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Numbers: Y-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.8020.9024 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $200,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 39.111.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 39.111.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING- HUDSON RIVER WATERFRONT GATEWAY) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Southend Connector Phase II Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 35 Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $100,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $100,000.00 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Numbers: Z-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.8020.9025 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $100,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 40.111.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 40.111.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $380,100.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $380,100.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING- BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA STUDY) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Brownfield Opportunity Area Study- Local Waterfront Revitalization Project Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 62(a) Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $380,100.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $380,100.00 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Numbers: AA-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.8020.9026 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $380,100.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 41.111.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 41.111.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING- TIVOLI PARK IMPROVEMENTS) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Tivoli Park improvements Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 19(b) Period of Probable Usefulness: 20 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 20 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $1,000,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $1,000,000.00 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Numbers: AB-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.8020.9027 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $1,000,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 42.111.19 As Amended asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 42.111.19 As Amended AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING- MAIDEN LANE) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The objects or purposes to be authorized and financed pursuant to this ordinance are set forth below, together with estimates of the maximum estimated costs thereof; determinations of the periods of probable usefulness thereof and the subparagraphs of Section 11.00(a) of the New York Local Finance Law pursuant to which it is determined; the maximum amount of the bonds to be issued with respect to such object or purpose and the maximum term of the obligations to be issued with respect to each project or purpose. Object or Purpose: Maiden Lane Local Finance Law Section 11.00(a) Subparagraph 19(c) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $2,000,000.00 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $2,000,000.00 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Numbers: AB-20 Treasurer's Project Numbers: GH.8020.9027 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $2,000,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending ordinances on the agenda for further consideration. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, requesting Majority Consent to add Resolution 1.11.20 (MC) to the agenda. There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice vote. President Pro Tem Kimbrough noticed Resolution 1.11.20 (MC), asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 1.11.20R (MC) RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING DARIUS SHAHINFAR A MARRIAGE OFFICER PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 3 OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Domestic Relations Law authorizes the governing body of a City to appoint Marriage Officers whom shall have the authority to solemnize a marriage in accordance with other applicable provisions of law and within the municipal boundaries of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Darius Shahinfar is hereby appointed a Marriage Officer in the City of Albany for a term of two (2) weeks; to wit: January 6 through and including January 20, 2020. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be effective immediately. * Resolution 1.11.20R (MC) was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Conti, Farrell, and Hoey There being no further discussion, President Ellis 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, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Kimbrough on the behalf of Law, Building and Code Enforcement noticed Resolution 88.122.19R (RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARISA A. FRANCHINI AS CORPORATION COUNSEL) which had been previously introduced, requested passage and a roll call vote thereon. * Resolution 88.122.19 was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Hoey, and Kimbrough There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Doesschate noticed Resolution 90.122.19R (MC) (RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CORPORATION COUNSEL TO ENFORCE THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS DATED MAY 1, 2017, FOR 20 PARCELS LOCATED ON NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE, SOUTH ALLEN STREET, AND ONDERDONK AVENUE) which had been previously introduced, requested passage and a roll call vote thereon. * Council Members Doesschate, Johnson, Farrell, Conti, Fahey, Hoey, Anane, Robinson, O’Brien, Balarin and Kimbrough spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: Affirmative – Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Negative – Anane and Fahey Affirmative 11 Negative 2 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the remaining Resolutions on the pending agenda for further consideration. MISCELLANEOUS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Majority Leader Farrell 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, 2021, AND WAIVE THE READING OF THE NAMES: Callonan, Carolina Anne, Albany County Office of the District Attorney, 112 State Street, Albany, NY 12207 The following Council Members commented on the following topics: Council Member Conti (Equity Agenda) Council Member O’Brien (Equity Agenda) Council Member Hoey (Welcoming New Council Member Frederick) President Ellis (Welcome Mr. Kirk-Daniel) President Pro Temp (Welcomes Our New Research Counsel) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded and adopted by unanimous voice vote. President Ellis declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:42 pm. Respectfully Submitted Michele Andre Senior Legislative Aide to the Common Council