Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

CITY OF ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, February 3, 2020 The Common Council was convened at 7:10 p.m. and was called to order by President Ellis. The roll being called, the following answered to their names: Council Members Anane, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Council President Ellis Also present was the following staff: Danielle Gillespie, Sarah Valis, John-Raphael Pichardo, and Michele Andre, and Council President Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 1) Darryl McGrath, 6 Irving Street, Albany, NY (St. Peter’s Health Program) 2) Alana Klein, 29 Glenwood St, Albany, NY 12208 (Alcoholism) 3) Marlon Anderson, 214 Lark Street, Albany, NY (Budget) 4) Susan Dubois, 24 Jeanette St, Albany, NY 12209 (Snow Removal) 5) Vincent Rigosu, 13 Beach Ave, Albany, NY 12203 (Local Law B-2020) 6) Brenda Robinson, 266 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12210 (Diversity Training) 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. 7) Janet Carmusky, 174 Jay Street, Albany, NY (Res. 7.21.20) 8) Kathryn Carroll, 784 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 (Diversity training to include disability and snow and ice removal) 9) Hakim Thompson, 244 Washington Ave (License for Business) 10) Alex Thompson, Albany, NY There being no further speakers, the President declared the Public Comment Period closed. Approval of Minutes There were no meeting minutes available for approval. CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL LAWS: Council Member Conti noticed the introduction of Local Law C – 2020 as follows, which was held for further consideration: LOCAL LAW C - 2020 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 6 (DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY TRAINING BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Albany as follows: Section 1. Subsection A of section 42-108 (Department Scope, powers and duties) of Part 6 (Department of Administrative Services) of Article XIV (General Provisions) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended by adding a new paragraph (9) to read as follows: (9) Diversity training: notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this code, to ensure that all city employees receive annual diversity training on issues including, but which need not be limited to: race; racial equity; inclusion; religious affiliation or identification; national origin; sexual orientation; gender; and, gender identity or expression. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing and filing with the Secretary of State. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Local Law C – 2020 to the Law, Building and Code Enforcement Committee for further consideration. Council Member Conti noticed Local Law A-2020 (A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XXIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 14 (BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND APORTIONMENT) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF THE CHIEF CITY AUDITOR), which had been previously introduced, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Local Law was ADOPTED: The Local Law passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Temp Kimbrough held remaining Local Laws on the pending agenda. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: Planning, Economic Development and Land Use: Council Member Fahey reported that the committee met prior to tonight’s meeting on Resolution 2.12.20R and that the resolution was reported out of committee with positive recommendation. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed the introduction of Ordinance 1.21.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE NUMBER 1.21.20 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Chapter 303 (Sidewalk and Outdoor Cafes) of the Code of the City of Albany is REPEALED. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Ordinance 1.21.20 to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. President Pro Temp Kimbrough held the pending Ordinances on the agenda for further consideration. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS Council Member Fahey noticed the introduction of Resolution 6. 21.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 6.21.20R RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND MOBILITY BY IMPROVING SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM CITY SIDEWALKS, STREET CROSSINGS AND BUS STOPS WHEREAS, the City of Albany is subject to significant intermittent snowfall and ice storms over a period of five months in every year that impedes the mobility and safety of its residents; and WHEREAS, great efforts have been made and considerable resources expended annually by the City to clear its streets of snow and ice for vehicle traffic and parking by instituting a citywide Snow Emergency plan; and  WHEREAS, it is only fair and equitable that individuals who walk or take public transportation have comparable safe access to City streets and sidewalks after significant snow and ice storms; and WHEREAS, some improvements have been made to reduce the time period by which property owners are required to clear their sidewalks; and WHEREAS, the City does clear a certain number of sidewalks and street corners of snow and ice on a regular basis to improve pedestrian access; and WHEREAS, the Capital District Transportation Authority does clear snow and ice at high volume bus stops on a regular basis; and WHEREAS, these efforts are wholly insufficient because snow and ice removal remains a significant obstacle across the City for all pedestrians particularly low income and disabled individuals, seniors and children; and WHEREAS, crossing at street corners or waiting at bus stops caked with large mounds of ice and snow place all pedestrians but particularly the young, elderly and disabled at risk of serious injury; and WHEREAS, the education of young children is seriously impaired because families who depend on walking or bus transportation are more likely to keep the children home during winter months because of the treacherous condition of the sidewalks; and WHEREAS, a high percentage of residents in the City of Albany do not have access to a personal vehicle and are dependent on either walking or taking public transportation to fulfill essential daily tasks and obligations; and WHEREAS, establishing equity for Albany residents by reducing racial, social and economic disparities in all aspects of public life is a goal of both the Mayor and Common Council; and WHEREAS, the current inability of pedestrians to safely access streets and sidewalks due to snow and ice in the winter months is a major disparity; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and her administration take the necessary steps to address the pervasive inequity and disparity that exists with regard to the removal of snow and ice from City sidewalks and streets during the winter months; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor involve the Capital District Transportation Authority in discussions regarding improvements needed to improve pedestrian access to bus stops during winter months; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and staff solicit input from the community as to improvements needed and potential solutions to effectively clearing snow and ice from streets and sidewalks. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Resolution 6.21.20R to the General Service, Health and Environment Committee for further consideration. Council Member Anane noticed the introduction of Resolution 7.21.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 7.21.20R RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND CALLING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE WHEREAS, on April 22, 2016, world leaders from 174 countries and the European Union recognized the threat of climate change and the urgent need to combat it by signing the Paris Agreement, agreeing to keep global warming well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C; and WHEREAS, on October 8, 2018, the United Nations International Panel on Climate Change (“IPCC”) released a special report, which projected that limiting warming to the 1.5°C target this century will require an unprecedented transformation of every sector of the global economy over the next 12 years; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 2018, the United States Fourth National Climate Assessment (“NCA4”) was released and details the massive threat that climate change poses to the American economy, our environment and climate stability, and underscores the need for immediate action to address a climate emergency at all levels of government; and WHEREAS, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), global temperatures in 2018 were 83°C (1.5°F) warmer than the 1951 to 1980 mean, and the past five years are collectively the warmest in modern history; and WHEREAS, the increased and intensifying wildfires, floods, rising seas, diseases, droughts and extreme weather brought on by global warming demonstrates that the Earth is too hot to be a safe environment; and WHEREAS, World Wildlife Fund’s 2018 Living Planet report finds that there has been a 60% decline in global wildlife populations between 1970 and 2014, with causes including overfishing, pollution and climate change; WHEREAS, according to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, human activity has already severely altered 40% of the marine environment, 50% of inland waterways, and 75% of the planet’s land, and it is projected that half-to-one million species are threatened with extinction, many within the next few decades; and WHEREAS, restoring a safe and stable climate requires accelerated actions to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors to end the 6th mass extinction of species, and to protect all people and species from the increasingly severe consequences of climate change; and WHEREAS, a sweeping transition to clean energy systems that centers on equity and justice in their solutions is vital to our future and must include the following goals: dramatically expand existing renewable power sources and deploy new production capacity with the goal of meeting 100% of national power demand through renewable sources; build a national, energy- efficient, “smart” grid; upgrade every residential and industrial building for state-of-the-art energy efficiency, comfort and safety; eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing, agricultural and other industries, including by investing in local-scale agriculture in communities across the country; repair and improve transportation and other infrastructure, and upgrade water infrastructure to ensure universal access to clean water; fund massive investment in the decrease of greenhouse gases; and WHEREAS, marginalized populations, including people of color, immigrants, indigenous communities, low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and the unhoused are already disproportionately affected by climate change, and will continue to bear an excess burden as temperatures increase, oceans rise, and disasters worsen; and WHEREAS, addressing climate change fairly requires transitioning from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy that is ecologically sustainable and equitable for all people, especially those most impacted by climate change already and those who will be most impacted in the future; and WHEREAS, people around the world have a fundamental human right to clean, healthy and adequate air, water, land, food, education, healthcare, and shelter; and WHEREAS, the economy must shift from dirty energy that benefits fossil fuel companies to energy democracy that benefits our people, environment and a clean, renewable energy economy, from funding new highways to expanding public transit, from incinerators and landfills to zero waste products, from industrial food systems to food sovereignty, from car- dependent sprawl and destructive unbridled growth to smart urban development without displacement, and from destructive over-development to habitat and ecosystem restoration; and WHEREAS, building a society that is resilient to the current, expected, and potential effects of climate change will protect health, lives, ecosystems, and economies, and such resilience efforts will have the greatest positive impact if the most dramatic potential consequences of climate change are taken into account; and WHEREAS, climate justice calls for climate resilience planning that addresses the specific experiences, vulnerabilities, and needs of marginalized communities within the City of Albany, who must be included and supported in actively engaging in climate resilience planning, policy, and actions; and WHEREAS, actions to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and/or decrease greenhouse gases may be taken in ways that also improve resilience to the effects of climate change, and vice versa; and WHEREAS, climate justice requires that frontline communities that have historically borne the brunt of the extractive fossil-fuel economy, participate actively in the planning and implementation of this mobilization effort to address climate change at all levels of government and that they benefit first from the transition to a renewable energy economy; and WHEREAS, nearly 400 cities, districts and counties across the world representing over 34 million people collectively have recently declared or officially acknowledged the existence of a global climate emergency, including New York City, Hoboken, San Francisco, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Montgomery County, Oakland, Richmond, and Santa Cruz in the United States, Bristol and London in the United Kingdom and many cities in Australia, Canada, and Switzerland; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany, as the capital of one of the largest states in the country, can act as a global leader by both converting to an ecologically, socially, and economically regenerative economy at emergency speed, and by organizing a transition to renewable energy and climate emergency mobilization effort; now, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Albany Common Council declares a climate emergency and call for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Resolution 7.21.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 8.21.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 8.21.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE CREATION OF A FULL TIME POSITION WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2020 BUDGET (Corporation Counsel) WHEREAS, Section 604(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total that occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget must be consented to by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Office of Corporation Counsel has requested the creation of one full- time Assistant Corporation Counsel position at the salary of $68,680 (A.1420.7000); and WHEREAS, this position will be funded by the Cities RISE Grant for two years; 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 rate and title creation of one position in the Office of Corporation Counsel for the 2020 Budget. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Resolution 8.21.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 9.21.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 9.21.20R RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PLAN AND CUSTOMER OPT-OUT LETTER WHEREAS, the City of Albany has established a Community Choice Aggregation (“CCA”) Program to aggregate the energy supply needs of residents and small commercial businesses, and to negotiate and enter into energy supply contracts with Energy Service Companies (“ESCOs”) on behalf of these citizens to obtain competitively priced energy, often at a fixed or predictable cost, as well as environmental benefits and opportunities to pursue community-based energy initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is required to adopt a community-specific plan for engaging in public education and outreach regarding the CCA Program in this community, as well as an opt- out letter on the City of Albany’s letterhead informing members of the public of their right to opt-out of the CCA Program, and providing a clear procedure for so doing; and WHEREAS, these community-specific documents, once adopted, will be incorporated into the CCA Program Implementation Plan, to be administered by the CCA Administrator, as approved by the New York State Public Service Commission (“NYSPSC”), to ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing CCAs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Albany hereby adopts a public education and outreach plan and CCA opt-out letter; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the plan and letter will be provided to the CCA Administrator and New York State Department of Public Service staff charged with reviewing on behalf of the NYSPSC, for incorporation into the CCA Program Implementation Plan. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Resolution 9.21.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 10.21.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 10.21.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE CREATION OF A FULL TIME POSITION WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2020 BUDGET (ACDA) WHEREAS, Section 604(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total that occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget must be consented to by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development (ACDA) has requested the creation of one full-time Housing Services Advocate position at the salary of $55,000 (A.6410.7000); and WHEREAS, this position will be funded by the Cities RISE Grant for two years; 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 rate and title creation of one position in the Department of Housing and Community Development (ACDA) for the 2020 Budget. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Resolution 10.21.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Majority Leader Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, requesting Majority Consent to add Resolution 11.21.20R, 12.21.20R and 13.21.20R to the agenda. There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice vote. * Council Member Conti spoke on the motion prior to passage. Council Member Anane, Love and Robinson noticed the introduction of Resolution 11.21.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 11.21.20R (MC) RECOGNIZING THE “ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE BLACK AND HISPANIC CAUCUS” WHEREAS, Black, Hispanic and other people of color in the City of Albany need representation in the legislative process regarding issues impacting their community; and, WHEREAS, in a city with 98,468 residents, 28.3 percent are black, 9.6 percent are Hispanic / Latino, 7 percent are Asian, and 3.5 percent of the city’s population identify as two or more races. With the increase in the racial diversity of the Albany Common Council, the legislative caucus will develop to give voice to those individuals and minority groups; and, WHEREAS, the Legislative Black and Hispanic Caucus will initiate and support policies and issues which reflects the interest and welfare of Black, Hispanic and other people of color in the City of Albany community and act as the vehicle for the implementation of these policies and give guidance regarding the communities’ concerns; and, WHEREAS, the City of Albany Legislative Black and Hispanic Caucus shall be composed of those members of the Common Council who represent majority-minority districts and those members of color who share common interests of said majority-minority districts and their respective constituents; and, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Albany Common Council that the City of Albany Legislative Black and Hispanic Caucus is hereby recognized as the legislative voice of those underrepresented individuals and groups of individuals in City of Albany who are Black, Hispanic or otherwise of color; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk of the Common Council is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate City officials. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Resolution 11.21.20R to the Council Operations and Ethics Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 12.21.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION 12.21.20R (MC) RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE LAW DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2020 BUDGET 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 Corporation Counsel has requested amendments to the 2020 proposed budget as follows:  WHEREAS, the new salary totals will be as follows: Second Assistant Corporation Counsel- $73,427.00; Assistant Corporation Counsel - $ 71,707.00; Confidential Legal Secretary - $52, 319. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of funds affecting the salary totals for various positions as detailed above for the 2020 budget year. President Pro Temp Kimbrough referred Resolution 12.21.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Anane and Robinson noticed Resolution 13.21.20 (MC) as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 13.21.20R (MC) A RESOLUTION TO HONOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO RAISE THE PAN-AFRICAN FLAG ON CITY HALL ANNUALLY IN SOLIDARITY. WHEREAS, the origin of Black History Month began in 1926, over half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, and grew out of “Negro History Week,” the creation of noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans; and WHEREAS, many African Americans lived, toiled, and died in obscurity, never achieving the recognition those individuals deserved, and yet paved the way for future generations to succeed; and WHEREAS, Dr. Carter G. Woodson stated, “We have a wonderful history behind us. . . . If you are unable to demonstrate to the world that you have this record, the world will say to you, You are not worthy to enjoy the blessings of democracy or anything else.”; and WHEREAS, the contributions of African Americans from all walks of life and their endeavors to learn and thrive throughout history and make unforgettable marks in our Nation as artists, scientists, educators, business people, influential thinkers, members of the faith community, athletes, and political and governmental leaders, reflects the greatness of the United States; and WHEREAS, with the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Black History Month or National African American History Month evolved to an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history; and  WHEREAS, the Pan-African flag was designed to represent people of the African Diaspora, and as one scholar put it, to symbolize “black freedom, simple”. The Pan-African flag's colors each have symbolic meaning. Red stood for blood — both the blood shed by Africans who died in their fight for liberation, and the shared blood of the African people. Black represented, well, black people. And green was a symbol of growth and the natural fertility of Africa; and WHEREAS, the population of the City of Albany being 98,468 residents with 28.3 percent being African American. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Albany does hereby adopt this resolution to honor Black History Month and recognize the tremendous contributions made by African-Americans; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Albany, raise the Pan- African flag on City hall for the month of February annually in solidarity and recognition of Black History Month. * Council Member Anane, Hoey, Ellis and Johnson spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. * Resolution 13.21.20R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien 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, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Fahey noticed Resolution 2.21.20R (RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JORDINE JONES AS A MEMBER OF THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY), which had been previously introduced, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon. 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, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Temp Kimbrough held the pending Resolution on the 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, 2020, AND WAIVE THE READING OF THE NAMES: Mott, Yolanda, South End Improvement Corporation, 38 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Council Member O’Brien gave notice of his intent to make a MOTION TO DISCHARGE the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee from further consideration of Ordinance 44.112.19 (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 THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPERATION OF BLOOD PLASMA CENTERS) at the Common Council meeting of February 20, 2020. COMMON COUNCIL COMMENTS: The following Council Members commented on the following topics: Council Member Fahey (Response to Vincent Rigosu’s Public Comment) President Pro Temp Kimbrough (Deadline for Legislation) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Pro Temp Kimbrough made a motion to adjourn, which was duly seconded and adopted by unanimous voice vote. President Ellis declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:16 pm. MICHELE ANDRE Senior Legislative Aide to the Council