Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Common Council was convened at 7:00p.m. and was called to order by President Ellis. This meeting was held following Governor Cuomo’s executive order 202.1 and it live streamed on Facebook using Zoom as the meeting platform. The roll being called, the following answered to their names: Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Robinson and President Ellis. Also present was the following staff: Danielle Gillespie, Cashawna Burt, John-Raphael Pichardo, Brett Williams, and Michele Andre. Council President Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARINGS The Clerk read the title of the ordinance for the public hearing: ORDINANCE 10.61.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 180 SHERIDAN AVENUE FROM “TOWNHOUSE” (R-T) TO “MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN” (MU-CU) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY There being no members of the public wishing to speak, President Ellis declared the public hearing on Ordinance 10.61.20 closed. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 1) Brenda Baddam, 80 States Street, Albany, NY (Resolution 78.91.20R) 2) Elisa Albert, 60 Willet Street, Albany, NY 12210 (Pedestrian Safety) 3) Alana Klein, 29 Glenwood Street, Albany, NY 12208 (Black Lives Matter) 4) Pete Lavenia, 1301 Greenwich Drive, Albany, NY 12203 (Rapp Road Closure & Pyramid Corp. Development Project) There being no further speakers, the President declared the Public Comment Period closed. Approval of Minutes President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to approve the minutes of August 17, 2020 meeting of the Council, which was duly seconded, and APPROVED by unanimous voice vote. CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL LAWS: President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the 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 on August 27, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Ordinance 9.61.20 and Resolution 72.91.20. Ordinance 9.61.20 was moved out of the committee with no recommendation. The Committee will meet on September 14, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Resolution 72.81.20. The committee will also meet to interview candidates for the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency (IDA) & Capital Resource Corporation (CRC). Public Safety: Council Member Kimbrough reported that the committee met on August 31, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Ordinance 15.81.20. Ordinance 15.81.20 was held for further discussion. The Committee also discussed the City of Albany Violence Prevention Task Force. Finance, Assessment and Taxation: Council Member Farrell reported that the committee will meet on September 16, 2020 at 6:15PM (immediately following Caucus) to review Resolution 77.91.20. The committee will also be meeting on September 23, 2020 at 5:30PM discuss 5-year Capital Plan and on September 24, 2020 at 5:30PM discuss pre-budget release breakdown, review Local Law K-2020, Ordinance 16.82.20 and Resolution 68.72.20R. Capital Hills Golf Course Subcommittee: Council Member O’Brien reported that the committee will discuss on Capital Hills Golf Course with Dept of General Services, Dept of Recreation and golf course Superintendent on September 28, 2020 at 5:30PM. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Council Member Hoey and O’Brien noticed Ordinance 17.91.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE NUMBER 17.91.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-5 (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THECITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Paragraph (iii) (Waivers) of subdivision (b) (Procedure) of subsection 375-5(E)(14) (Major Development Plan Review) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows:  A. An applicant may request, in writing, a waiver or modification of any of the development plan review standards. Such request shall set forth the specific relief sought and the reasons why the same are necessary. B. The Planning Board reserves the right to waive or otherwise modify such standards upon a finding that such action is necessary to eliminate practical difficulties associated with strict interpretation of these provisions and that the result will not violate the spirit and intent of these provisions. Such request shall set forth the specific relief sought and the reasons the same are necessary may grant waivers from the development standards established in section 375-4 except that the Planning Board shall not grant a waiver of the dimensional standards established in section 375-4(A) or the standards relating to signs established in section 375-4(I). C. In making its determination as to the granting of a waiver, the Planning Board shall take into consideration the benefit to the applicant if the waiver is granted, as weighed against the detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood or community that may result from such grant. In making such determination, the Planning Board shall also consider: (i) whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties will be created by granting of the waiver; (ii) whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some method feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than a waiver; (iii) whether the requested waiver is substantial; (iv) whether the proposed waiver will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district; and (v) whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which consideration shall be relevant to the decision of the Planning Board, but shall not necessarily preclude the granting of the waiver. D. The Planning Board, in the granting of waivers under this subdivision, shall only grant such waivers to the minimum extent that it shall deem necessary and adequate while at the same time preserving and protecting the character of the neighborhood and the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Section 2. Subdivision (c) (Review Criteria) of subsection 375-5(E)(1) (Building Permit) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: (c) Review Criteria An application for a Building Permit shall be approved only if the Chief Building Official determines that it is consistent with the adopted Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, any provisions of this USDO, and the Albany City Code. Section 3. Subsection (11) (Conditions Of Approval) of section 375-5(D)(General Procedures) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended by adding new subdivisions (f) and (g) to read as follows: (f) If conditions are placed on any development approval, the Planning Board shall stipulate to the point in the development process by which such conditions must be satisfied. For example, the Planning Board may stipulate that a condition must be satisfied “prior to clearing and grubbing,” or “prior to clear cutting,” or prior to demolition,” or “prior to a foundation permit being issued,” or “prior to any building permits being issued,” or “prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,” or at any other point as may be appropriate. (g) For any project that is approved with conditions, all such conditions imposed shall be posted on the Planning Department’s website for public comment for a period of no fewer than ten (10) business days prior to issuance of any building or demolition permits. The Planning Department shall inform all departments of the imposition of conditions and provide the departments ten (10) business days in which to submit to the Planning Board any comments or corrections to the conditions. The Chief Planning Official shall have the authority to refer such conditions back to the Planning Board for modification. Should the Chief Planning Official determine that the conditions do not need to be modified and referred back to the Planning Board, such decision may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with section 375- 5(D)(12)(b)(i) by any party aggrieved by the Chief Planning Official’s decision. In the event that the posted conditions require modification because of any local, state, or federal law or regulation, the Planning Board shall modify such conditions. Section 4. Paragraph (ii) (Staff Review and Action) of subdivision (b) (Procedure) of subsection (17) (Demolition Review) of section 375-5(E) (Specific Procedures) of Chapter 375 (Unified Sustainable Development Ordinance) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended by adding new subparagraphs (C) and (D) as follows: C. When conditions are placed on any demolition approval, the Planning Board shall stipulate to the point in the development process by which such conditions must be satisfied, in a manner similar to that which is established for conditions on Building Permits in § 375-5(D)(11)(f). D. For any demolition that is approved with conditions, all such conditions imposed shall be posted on the Planning Department’s website for public comment for a period of no fewer than ten (10) business days prior to issuance of any building or demolition permits. The Planning Department shall inform all departments of the imposition of conditions and provide the departments ten (10) business days in which to submit to the Planning Board any comments or corrections to the conditions. The Chief Planning Official shall have the authority to refer such conditions back to the Planning Board for modification. Should the Chief Planning Official determine that the conditions do not need to be modified and referred back to the Planning Board, such decision may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with section 375- 5(D)(12)(b)(i) by any party aggrieved by the Chief Planning Official’s decision. In the event that the posted conditions require modification because of any local, state, or federal law or regulation, the Planning Board shall modify such conditions. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Ordinance 17.91.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Frederick noticed Ordinance 18.91.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 18.91.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE) OF CHAPTER 115 (ANIMALS) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 115-2 (Regulations) of Article I (Dogs Running at Large) of Chapter 115 (Animals) of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follow: §115-2 Regulations. Pursuant to the authority granted to the City of Albany by Article 7 of the New York Agriculture and Markets Law, it shall be unlawful for any owner of, or any person harboring, any dog in the City of Albany to permit or allow such dog to: A. Run at large. All dogs are to be restrained by an adequate collar and leash, except that within the parks in the City of Albany, not including Hoffman Park, all dogs shall be so restrained or under the control of its owner or responsible person over 12 years of age. For the purposes of this section, "control" shall mean within sight of the owner and subject to immediate restraint. Any female dog in heat shall be confined to the premises of the owner or person harboring such dog during this period. B. Engage in howling or barking for a period of 10 minutes, or howls or barks intermittently for 1/2 hour or more regardless of whether the dog is physically situated in or upon private property. C. Cause damage or destruction to property or commit a nuisance upon the premises of a person other than the owner or person harboring such dog. D. Chase or otherwise harass any person in such a manner as reasonably to cause intimidation or to put such person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm or injury. E. Habitually chase or bark at motor vehicles. F. Be within 25 feet of a playground or any area containing playground equipment. G. Be at any City of Albany special event or festival or special event held in a City park. H. Hoffman Park  (1) During the months of August through November of each calendar year, Foley Field at Hoffman Park will not be accessible as a dog park to accommodate for the youth sport season. (2) During the months of December through July of each calendar year, Foley Field at Hoffman Park will remain a dog park under normal procedures. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Ordinance 18.91.20R to the Parks, Recreation and Family Services Committee for further consideration. President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, requesting Majority Consent to add Ordinance 19.91.20 (MC) to the agenda. There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice vote Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 19.91.20 (MC) as follows, which was held for further consideration: Ordinance Number 19.91.20 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 42.163 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR PURCHASES RELATED TO THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE MAYOR ON MARCH 15, 2020 IN RELATION TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is the determination of the Common Council that a public emergency exists pursuant to the Mayor’s Declaration of State of Emergency dated March 15, 2020 in relation to the COVID- 19 pandemic. The State of Emergency has been declared due to emergency conditions produced by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID19), which continues to threaten and imperil the health and safety of the people of the City of Albany. Section 2. Due to the emergency situation that exists, the Common Council hereby authorizes that the Board of Contract and Supply take immediate action without undertaking the formal public bidding process pursuant to Section 42-163 of the Code of the City of Albany, and that City shall purchase such materials as is necessary to rectify the emergency. Section 3. This procurement waiver is enacted pursuant to Section 42-163 and Section 120 of the Second Class Cities Law and shall be subject to the unanimous approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until the Emergency Declaration of March 15, 2020 issued by the Mayor of the City of Albany expires or is rescinded; or the Declaration of a State of Emergency, Executive Order 202, by the Governor of the State of New York, issued on March 7, 2020 expires or is rescinded; or until December 31, 2020, whichever occurs first. President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, requesting Unanimous Consent to asked passage and a roll call vote Ordinance 19.91.20 (MC). There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice vote Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Ordinance 19.91.20 (MC) as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Ordinance Number 19.91.20 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 42.163 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR PURCHASES RELATED TO THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE MAYOR ON MARCH 15, 2020 IN RELATION TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is the determination of the Common Council that a public emergency exists pursuant to the Mayor’s Declaration of State of Emergency dated March 15, 2020 in relation to the COVID- 19 pandemic. The State of Emergency has been declared due to emergency conditions produced by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID19), which continues to threaten and imperil the health and safety of the people of the City of Albany. Section 2. Due to the emergency situation that exists, the Common Council hereby authorizes that the Board of Contract and Supply take immediate action without undertaking the formal public bidding process pursuant to Section 42-163 of the Code of the City of Albany, and that City shall purchase such materials as is necessary to rectify the emergency. Section 3. This procurement waiver is enacted pursuant to Section 42-163 and Section 120 of the Second Class Cities Law and shall be subject to the unanimous approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect until the Emergency Declaration of March 15, 2020 issued by the Mayor of the City of Albany expires or is rescinded; or the Declaration of a State of Emergency, Executive Order 202, by the Governor of the State of New York, issued on March 7, 2020 expires or is rescinded; or until December 31, 2020, whichever occurs first. * Council Members Farrell and Johnson spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. 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 voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending Ordinances on the agenda for further consideration. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS Council Member Fahey on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use noticed Resolution 76.91.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Resolution Number 76.91.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DANIEL KIRK-DAVIDOFF AS A MEMBER OF THE Sustainability Advisory Committee NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that Daniel Kirk-Davidoff is hereby re-appointed as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: The Resolution passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Committee on Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed Resolution 77.91.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 77.91.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM A HIGHWAY OR BRIDGE BETTERMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO HIGHWAY LAW § 10(27) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE WHEREAS, pursuant to Highway Law § 10(27) the Commissioner of Transportation may (the "Commissioner"), upon the request of a municipality, perform for and at the expense of such municipality, any work of construction or reconstruction, including the removal and relocation of facilities, provided the Commissioner deems it practicable to perform such work for such municipality in connection the performance of any work of construction, reconstruction or improvement under the Highway Law; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany is a municipality within the meaning of such section of the Highway Law ("Municipality"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Highway Law § 10(27) the Municipality, in connection with PIN 1051.82, The Albany Skyway Project, wishes the New York State Department of Transportation ("NYSDOT") to perform certain work described in SCHEDULE A (that describes the "Betterment") annexed to this resolution; and WHEREAS, there is a substantial public interest in and benefit to the performance of the Betterment, which will be part of the State or municipal highway system and will be available for use by the general public; and WHEREAS, NYSDOT has estimated the cost of the Betterment; and WHEREAS, in connection with the Betterment Agreement and no later than NYSDOT's award of contracts inclusive of the work contemplated by such agreement, the Municipality shall deposit in escrow with the State Comptroller, subject to the draft or requisition of the Commissioner, the amount of the such cost estimate, to be expended by the State Comptroller on the costs of the Betterment so requested and approved or the return of the excess amount thereof, if any, to the Municipality; and WHEREAS, upon completion and payment of the costs of the Betterment the Commissioner shall determine the costs thereof to be borne by the Municipality, and any excess of the deposit shall be paid to the Municipality on the warrant of the State Comptroller on vouchers approved by the Commissioner; and, in the event such costs exceed the amount of the deposit, the Municipality shall within 90 days of the receipt of notice from the Commissioner pay the amount of such deficiency to the State Comptroller; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Albany Common Council, duly convened does hereby RESOLVE, that the City of Albany Common Council hereby approves the above-subject Betterment; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, the sum of $1,500,000.00 is hereby appropriated in the amount of $1,250,000.00 from the bond account established by Common Council Ordinance 26.101.19 and in the amount of $250,000.00 from a grant from the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, for deposit with the State Comptroller pursuant to a Betterment Agreement with NYSDOT and expenditure on the draft or requisition of NYSDOT for betterment project costs in accordance with Highway Law § 10(27) and such Betterment Agreement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary agreements or other instruments on behalf of the City of Albany in connection with the advancement or funding of the Betterment; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the State Comptroller and New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to the Betterment Agreement with NYSDOT, it being understood that upon completion of the Betterment by NYSDOT, NYSDOT shall transmit to this body a statement showing the actual costs and expenses of the Betterment and shall notify the fiscal officer of the amount due from or to be returned to the Municipality, as the case may be, and that any sum due to NYSDOT shall be paid by the Municipality within ninety (90) days after the date of transmittal of such statement, and the funds therefore shall be raised according to law and the terms of the Betterment Agreement, as applicable. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 77.91.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Members Balarin and Frederick noticed Resolution 78.91.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 78.91.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATES WHEREAS, from September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, as of July 2019, the Bureau of the Census estimates the Hispanic population living in the United States at more than 60,600,000 people, comprising of 18.5 percent of the total population of the United States, making people of Hispanic origin the largest racial or ethnic minority group in the United States; and WHEREAS, the number of states with a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents in 2019 are Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas; and WHEREAS, the Latino population in the United States is projected to grow to 107,000,000 people by 2065, at which point the Latino population will comprise more than 24 percent of the total population of the United States; and  WHEREAS, the Latino population in the United States is currently the third largest population of Latinos worldwide, exceeding the size of the population in every Latin American and Caribbean country except Mexico and Brazil; and WHEREAS, each year approximately 800,000 Latino citizens reach 18 years of age and become eligible to vote, a number that could grow to 1,000,000 per year, potentially adding 18,000,000 new Latino voters by 2032; and WHEREAS, in 2018, the annual purchasing power of Hispanic Americans was an estimated $1,700,000,000,000, which is an amount greater than the economy of all except 17 countries in the world; and WHEREAS, there are more than 4,370,000 Hispanic-owned firms in the United States, supporting millions of employees nationwide and contributing more than $1,700,000,000 in revenue to the economy of the United States; and WHEREAS, Hispanic-owned businesses represent the fastest growing segment of small businesses in the United States, with Latino-owned businesses growing at more than 15 times the national rate; and WHEREAS, as of 2017, there were approximately 326,800 Latino elementary and middle school teachers, 77,033 Latino chief executives of businesses, 54,576 Latino lawyers, 73,372 Latino physicians and surgeons, and 15,895 Latino psychologists, who contribute to the United States through their professions, and as of 2019, there are more than 200,000 Hispanic members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and approximately 1,200,000 Hispanic veterans of the Armed Forces, including 136,000 Latinas and; WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans harbor a deep commitment to family and community, an enduring work ethic, and a perseverance to succeed and contribute to society; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2020, through October 15, 2020 and esteems the integral role of Latinos and the manifold heritages of Latinos in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council urges the people of the City of Albany to observe Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of Latinos to the United States. * Council Members Balarin and Frederick spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. Resolution 78.91.20R 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 voice call vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: Council Member Farrell noticed Resolution 79.91.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 79.91.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONGRATULATING THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, 2020 marks the centennial anniversary of The College of Saint Rose – an important milestone for this respected institution; and WHEREAS, The College of Saint Rose was founded on September 22, 1920, by The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a Roman Catholic school for women, with an inaugural class of 15 students and today has more than 4,000 students from all religious and cultural backgrounds, who hail from 39 states and 70 countries; and WHEREAS, The College of Saint Rose is a highly regarded higher educational institution in the Capital Region of New York State that has opened the door to higher education for thousands of residents; and WHEREAS, the College contributes significantly to the educational, cultural and economic vitality of the Pine Hills neighborhood, the City of Albany, and the Greater Capital Region, and the achievements of the students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Saint Rose inspire pride in our community and beyond; and WHEREAS, we wish The College of Saint Rose many more years of success and look forward to seeing what the future holds for this venerable institution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby celebrates the 100th Anniversary of The College of Saint Rose and encourages the community to join in recognizing and thanking Saint Rose for their outstanding commitment to education. * Council Members Farrell, Anane and O’Brien spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. Resolution 79.91.20R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, 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 voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Anane noticed Resolution 80.91.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 80.91.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING ON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE NATIONAL FUNDING FOR THE CURE VIOLENCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, gun violence is afflicting neighborhoods in Albany and other cities across the country such as Baltimore, Chicago, and Philadelphia, and there is a need for smart solutions to urban violence; and WHEREAS, since 2012, the Cure Violence Program has been used in New York City as a model to address gang violence and reduce retaliatory killings by including community-based organizations and outreach workers to act as “violence interrupters” from the community, who have themselves experienced violence and can mediate on behalf of victims; and WHEREAS, John Jay College of Criminal Justice conducted an evaluation of the program in 2017, which found that the introduction of a Cure Violence program in New York City led to a substantial decline of around 63% in shooting incidents; and WHEREAS, original funding for Cure Violence came from contributions from federal and state grants, which have dwindled over time to where the organization now operates on service fees, intermittent grants, and donations; and WHEREAS, given the success of Cure Violence in cities across the world, including cities in Brazil and the United Kingdom, municipalities across our country that wish to implement the program should be able to access the Cure Violence program through federal support; and WHEREAS, increased funding for Cure Violence will help Albany stem gun-related activities, which will foster an environment to protect our youth, local communities, and public safety; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany calls on the United States Congress to provide national funding for the Cure Violence program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to send this resolution to our federal representatives in Congress and to 518 SNUG. * Council Member O’Brien, Hoey and Balarin spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. Resolution 80.91.20R 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 voice call vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: Council Member Kimbrough noticed Resolution 81.91.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 81.91.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING NEW INVESTIGATORS FOR THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 42-343 of the Code of the City of Albany, the following candidates are approved as investigators for the Community Police Review Board: Yanet Estrell, Robert W. Hemsworth, and N. Gwen Pop. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: The Resolution passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Kimbrough noticed Resolution 82.91.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 82.91.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING ZACH GARAFOLA AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Albany, pursuant to Section 42-334 of Article XLIV of Chapter 42 of Part 1 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 Zach Garafola is hereby reappointed as a member of the City of Albany Community Police Review Board for a term ending on October 26, 2022; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Council Member Kimbrough noticed Resolution 75.82.20R As Amended which had been previously introduced, requested passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 75.82.20R As Amended A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETENTION SCHEDULE, LGS-1 RESOLVED, By the Common Council of the City Of Albany that Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-1), issued pursuant to Article 57-A of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, and containing legal minimum retention periods for local government records, is hereby adopted for use by all officers in legally disposing of valueless records listed therein, and; FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 57-A: (a) only those records will be disposed of that are described in Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-1), after they have met the minimum retention periods described therein or longer retention periods that may be specified in the Code of the City of Albany; (b) only those records will be disposed of that do not have sufficient administrative, fiscal, legal, or historical value to merit retention beyond established legal minimum periods. Resolution 75.82.20R As Amended was co-sponsored by Council Members Doesschate There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Resolution was ADOPTED: The Resolution passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love and O’Brien Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending Resolution on the agenda for further consideration. COMMON COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Love (Gun Violence & District Attorney Soars) Council Member Johnson (City Recording) Council Member Kimbrough (Responded to Council member Love’s Comment) 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 7:45 pm. MICHELE ANDRE Senior Legislative Aide to the Council