Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 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. If we experience any technical difficulties on Facebook, the video will be streamed to YouTube. 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, 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 Number 17.91.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-5 (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY 1) Juliet Turner, 5 Tudor Road, Albany, NY 12203 (Support Ordinance 17.92.20) 2) Peter Constantakes, 6 Tudor Rd, Albany, NY 12203 (Suport Ordinance) 3) Stephen Burke, 1 Clarendon Road, Albany, Ny 12203 (Support Ordinance) 4) Elizabeth Berberian, 25 Clarendon Road, Albany, NY (Support Ordinance) 5) Nancy Harrigan, Clarendon Road, Albany, NY (Support Ordinance) There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, President Ellis declared the public hearing on Ordinance 17.91.20 closed. The Clerk read the title of the public hearing: City of Albany 2021 Proposed Budget There being no members of the public wishing to speak, President Ellis declared the public hearing on City of Albany 2021 Proposed Budget closed. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 1) Diana Campion, 69 Woodside Dr. Albany, NY 12208-1158 (USDO and Planning Operations) 2) Jenann Gregory, 1 Sandalwood Ct, Albany, NY 12208 (Development on Woodside Drive circumventing the Planning Board) 3) Lee York, (Development in New Scotland Woods) 4) Paul Lamar, 143 Rosemont, Albany, NY 12206 (Stewart Development) 5) Vincent Riguso, 16 Beach Ave, Albany, NY (Ordinance 17.91.20) 6) Alana Klein, 29 Glenwood St, Albany, NY 12208 (Grant Street Incident) 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 October 5, 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: Finance, Assessment and Taxation: Council Member Farrell reported that the committee met on October 15, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Albany Police Department & Department of Fire and Emergency Services Budget Presentation. The committee will meeting on October 21, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Department of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance and Department of Planning & Development Budget Presentation and October 22, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Department of General Services Budget Presentation. Public Safety: President Pro Temp reported that the committee will meet on November 5, 2020 to review police reforms legislations (Local H of 2020, Local Law I of 2020, Local Law J of 2020). CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Council Member Kimbrough noticed Ordinance 26.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 26.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO GENERAL DISTILLATION, LLC OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, OVER A PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LIVINGSTON AVENUE, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ADA-COMPLIANT RAMP The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby authorized that the City of Albany grants an easement to General Distillation, LLC over a portion of the Livingston Avenue right-of-way in the area of 75 Livingston Avenue, in the City of Albany, for the purpose of construction and maintenance of an ADA- compliant ramp as requested by the property owner, and as described more fully in the legal description attached hereto. Section 2. The form, content, terms and conditions of such easements shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel. Section 3. The Grantee shall not hinder, interfere with, prevent, delay, obstruct or adversely affect the Grantor in the reasonable exercise of its governmental operations or function. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Ordinance 26.102.20R to the ______________________ Committee for further consideration. Council Member Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 27.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 27.102.20 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON OCTOBER 1, 2020, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The budget as presented by the Mayor on October 1, 2020 is hereby adopted as and for the Budget of the City of Albany for fiscal year 2021. Section 2. It is hereby ordered and directed that the sums set forth therein as expenditures are hereby appropriated in the amounts and for the several departments, offices and purposes specified therein. Section 3. It is further hereby ordered and directed that the sums set forth therein as revenues and the moneys necessary to be raised by tax in addition thereto to pay the expenses of conducting the business of the City shall be and are hereby applicable in the amounts specified for the purpose of meeting said appropriations. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 28.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 28.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,281,956.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,281,956.00 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: $4,281,956 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $4,281,956 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): A-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH149114909101 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $4,281,956.00 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 Untied 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 publication, 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 9, 2020, and shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of the City of Albany. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Ordinance 28.102.20 to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. *Please note that the language in sections 3 - 12 is the same for Ordinance 28.102.20 through 41.102.20. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 29.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 29.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $392,200.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $392,200.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – EQUIPMENT) 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: Equipment Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 32 Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $392,200 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $392,200 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): B-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH149114909102 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $392,200.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 29.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 29.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $392,200.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $392,200.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – EQUIPMENT) 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: Equipment Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 32 Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $392,200 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $392,200 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): B-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH149114909102 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $392,200.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 30.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 30.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $285,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $285,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION– PLAYGROUNDS) 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: Playground renovations Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 19(c) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $285,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $285,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): C-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH71109103 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $285,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 31.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 31.102.20 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 – 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: Purchase of Apparatus Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 27 Period of Probable Usefulness: 20 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 20 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $1,350,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $1,350,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): D-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH34109104  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 Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 32.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 32.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $350,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – LINCOLN PARK INTERSECTIONS) 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: Lincoln Park intersections Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 20(d) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $350,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $350,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): F-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH312033109106 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $350,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 33.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 33.102.20 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 – INTERVID SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM) 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: Phase 3 of Installation of InterVid surveillance system Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 25 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $564,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $564,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): E-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH31209105 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. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 34.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 34.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $350,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING – SOUTH END 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: South End Connector Phase II Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 35 Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years  Maximum Estimated Cost: $350,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $350,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): I-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH80209109 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $350,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 35.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 35.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $255,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $255,000.00 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: South End Connector Phase II Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 35 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $255,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $255,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): H-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH80209108 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $255,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 36.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 36.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $133,500.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $133,500.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PLANNING – BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA & LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PLAN) 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 and Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 48 Period of Probable Usefulness: 5 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 5 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $133,500 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $133,500 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): G-21 Treasurer’s Project Number(s): GH80209107 Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $133,500.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 37.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 37.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,750,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,750,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREET RECONSTRUCTION) 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: Street reconstruction Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 20(b) Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $3,750,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $3,750,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): __________ Treasurer’s Project Number(s): __________ Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $3,750,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 38.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 38.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION) 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: Sidewalk reconstruction Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 24 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $650,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $650,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): __________ Treasurer’s Project Number(s): __________ Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $650,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 39.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 39.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – 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 Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 24 Period of Probable Usefulness: 10 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 10 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $650,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $650,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): __________ Treasurer’s Project Number(s): __________ Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $650,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 40.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 40.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,850,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,850,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – RENOVATIONS TO CITY BUILDINGS) 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: Renovations to City buildings Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 12(a)(1) Period of Probable Usefulness: 25 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 25 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $2,850,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $2,850,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): __________ Treasurer’s Project Number(s): __________ Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $2,850,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 41.102.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE 41.102.20 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,900,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,900,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – LINCOLN PARK PROJECT) 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: Lincoln Park project Local Finance Law Section 11 Subparagraph: 19(c) Period of Probable Usefulness: 15 years Maximum Term of Obligations: 15 years Maximum Estimated Cost: $1,900,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $1,900,000 Treasurer’s Bond Authorization Number(s): __________  Treasurer’s Project Number(s): __________ Section 2. The plan of financing such objects or purposes is the lease financing of or the issuance of $1,900,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued. *President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Ordinance 27.102.20 through 41.102.20 to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending Ordinances on the agenda for further consideration. Council Member Anane noticed Ordinance 14.72.20 As Amended which had been previously introduced, requested passage and a roll call vote thereon: ORDINANCE 14.72.20 (As Amended 10/19/2020) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REQUIRING DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAY, ESTABLISHING PENALTIES AND RAISING THE SURCHARGE FEE The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Subsection B of Section 313-51.1 of Article VA (Notice of Violation) of Chapter 313 of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follow: B. Upon complaint, on his or her own motion and after inspection of the property, the Commissioner of the Department of General Services or his or her designee shall notify the property owner or person occupying or having control of the property, as hereinafter provided, of any conditions on the property or sidewalk violating the provisions of Articles IV and/or V of this chapter and require compliance within five calendar days from the date such notice was mailed or within three calendar days of personal service of such notice if said notice is personally served upon the property owner, authorized agent or person or entity in control of the property. (1) Upon receiving a complaint, including but not limited to “See Click Fix”, the Commissioner or their designee shall inspect the property or properties within three (3) business days. Section 2. Subsection E of Section 313-51.1 of Article VA (Notice of Violation) of Chapter 313 of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follow: E. Costs of abatement. (1) If the owner or person upon whom notice was made fails, neglects or otherwise refuses to timely comply with such notice or fails to attend a hearing scheduled pursuant to Subsection D, the Commissioner shall cause the premises to be put in  such condition to correct the violation(s) cited and comply with the provisions of this chapter; the costs of which, together with a 15% 25% surcharge for inspection and other administrative costs in connection therewith, shall be certified and filed with the City Treasurer who shall render a bill to the owner and/or the person who or entity which pays the taxes on said lot or parcel of land for payment. Section 3. Section 313-51.1 of Article VA (Notice of Violation) of Chapter 313 of Part II of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to add a new Subsection H to read as follow: * Council Member Anane poke on the Ordinance prior to passage. * Ordinance 14.72.20 As Amended was co-sponsored by Council Members Balarin, Farrell, Frederick, and Kimbrough There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: The motion passed by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a MOTION TO DISCHARGE Ordinance 17.91.20 from the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for a vote (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-5 (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT) OF CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THECITY OF ALBANY) * Council Member Hoey, Farrell, Conti, O’Brien, Doesschate and Anane spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. * Ordinance 17.91.20 was co-sponsored by Council Members Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Farrell, Igoe, Kimbrough and Robinson There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: The motion passed by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the remaining Ordinances on the pending agenda. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment noticed Resolution 90.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION NUMBER 90.102.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE ELIMINATION OF ONE FULL TIME POSITION AND THE CREATION OF ANOTHER, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2020 BUDGET (OFFICE OF THE TREASURER) WHEREAS, section 603(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 requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office has requested the elimination of the Chief Accountant position, at the salary of $55,500 (A.1325.7000); and WHEREAS, the Treasurer’s Office has also requested that such Chief Accountant position be replaced with the creation of an additional Account Clerk position, at the salary of $36,050 (A.1325.7000); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of funds affecting salary totals due to the elimination of the current Chief Accountant position and the creation of one additional Account Clerk position within the Office of the Treasurer for the 2020 budget year. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 90.102.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Anane and Kimbrough noticed Resolution 91.102.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: Resolution Number 91.102.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING OCTOBER 19, 2020 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2020 AS FREE SPEECH WEEK IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers created and adopted the United States Constitution in 1787, thereby setting forth the supreme law of the United States of America; and  WHEREAS, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, written by James Madison to guarantee individual freedoms, were ratified in 1791 and became known collectively as the Bill of Rights; and WHEREAS, the First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances”; and WHEREAS, freedom of speech is a right guaranteed to all Americans; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week, a national, annual, non-partisan, commemorative event, takes place during the third full week of October to raise awareness of the importance of free speech and a free press in the United States; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week is designed to be an inclusive celebration for all Americans, and as such, a wide variety of organizations, schools and individuals across the country will conduct activities and events devoted to free speech topics to mark the week; and WHEREAS, Free Speech Week is also an opportunity to share information with the public and the media as a way of furthering the vision of our Founding Fathers; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany, New York, seeks to encourage active participation in Free Speech Week and recognizes the importance of free speech and freedom of the press; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares October 19, 2020 through October 25, 2020 to be Free Speech Week. * Resolution 91.102.20R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a voice call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: Council Members Anane & Kimbrough noticed Resolution 92.102.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 92.102.20R RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 19, 2020 COMMUNITY MEDIA DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, the sharing of ideas and information helps to build common understanding and common values within a community; and  WHEREAS, access to information in today’s media environment is critical for the healthy functioning of our community; and WHEREAS, community media organizations provide a means for diverse communities to tell their stories, hear each other’s stories, and create new stories together; and WHEREAS, community media organizations provide information to the community that is not covered by mainstream commercial media; and WHEREAS, community media organizations provide people with the skills necessary for the creation, sharing and consumption of knowledge and ideas through media; and WHEREAS, community media is an important resource for participating in local democratic policy and processes; and WHEREAS, community media connects community organizations, schools, and local governments to their constituents; and WHEREAS, in many communities, people are not aware of the diverse and valuable programming on public, education, and government access channels or community radio channels; and WHEREAS, communities will benefit from increased general awareness of, viewing audiences for, and creators of media content created by and for the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of Albany declares October 19, 2020 as Community Media Day in the City of Albany and all people are hereby called upon to promote the importance of community media, training available at Channel Albany and programming available on Spectrum Cable Channels 1301, 1302 and 1303, also known as the Albany Channels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Common Council further finds that Channel Albany Community Media plays a vital role in building our community by encouraging conversations about our common interests, increasing discourse around policy issues, fostering understanding of local cultures and sharing information to improve our lives. Resolution 92.102.20R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Flynn, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a voice call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: Council Member Kimbrough on behalf of the Public Safety Committee noticed Resolution 93.102.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 93.102.20R  RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NAIROBI VIVES AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD (CPRB) 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 Nairobi Vives is hereby re-appointed as a member of the City of Albany Community Police Review Board for a term ending on October 26, 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect October 27, 2020. Resolution 93.102.20R was co-sponsored by Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Flynn, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a voice call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: Council Member Anane and Kimbrough noticed Resolution 94.102.20R as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 94.102.20R A RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER 20, 2020 DIGITAL INCLUSION DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY WHEREAS, COVID-19 has revealed further inequities in our city, the nation and world and has shown just how important digital knowledge and connectivity is; and WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City School District of Albany measured the digital divide amongst our students to be upwards of 40%, which has posed a significant challenge; and WHEREAS, in this day and age: computers, internet access, and technology training and support programs have become essential to the new digital economy; and WHEREAS, internet access has played a pivotal role, not just in the City of Albany but around the world, where citizens of totalitarian regimes have used the internet as a way to speak freely to criticize their governments, and report on issues in their countries to the rest of the globe; and WHEREAS, digital knowledge has become a necessary skill in the COVID-19 pandemic and for the future of our nation and City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares October 20, 2020 as Digital Inclusion Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council encourages all residents to engage in programming and conversation regarding digital inclusion. * Council Member Anane and Hoey spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. Resolution 94.102.20R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Flynn, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: The motion passed by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 15 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Anane noticed Resolution 95.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY MAKING ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY WHEREAS, voting is a fundamental part of our democratic system; and WHEREAS, voting is a civic duty that enables our democracy and helps shape outcomes that impact our individual and community well-being; and WHEREAS, voting is a fundamental right held by most U.S. citizens aged 18 or older; and WHEREAS, civic engagement is critical to realize the ideals of democracy and build vibrant sustainable communities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of Albany supports making Election Day a paid holiday. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 95.102.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Resolution 96.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION 96.102.20R  A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “URBAN PLANNING FUND” WHEREAS, municipalities are able, under Article 2 of the General Municipal Law, to establish capital reserve funds, which provide a mechanism for municipalities to save money to finance all or part of future infrastructure, equipment, and other requirements, and provide a degree of financial stability by reducing reliance on indebtedness to finance capital projects and acquisitions; and WHEREAS, such reserve funds must be created by resolution of the governing board of the municipality seeking to establish the fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, there is hereby established a capital reserve fund to be known as the “Urban Planning Fund” (hereinafter “Reserve Fund”). The purpose of this Reserve Fund is to accumulate moneys to finance the cost of a type of capital fund. The type of capital improvement to be financed from the Reserve Fund is the implementation of urban planning projects within the City of Albany; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law. The Treasurer may invest the moneys in the Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and consistent with the investment policy of the City of Albany. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund. The Treasurer shall account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the Reserve Fund and shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each fiscal year, render to the Council a detailed report of the operation and condition of the Reserve Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the purpose for which the Reserve Fund is established. No expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund without the approval of this Council and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law or any other law, including a permissive referendum if required by subdivision 4 of Section 6-c. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 96.102.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Resolution 97.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION 97.102.20R  A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “RECREATION RENOVATIONS FUND” WHEREAS, municipalities are able, under Article 2 of the General Municipal Law, to establish capital reserve funds, which provide a mechanism for municipalities to save money to finance all or part of future infrastructure, equipment, and other requirements, and provide a degree of financial stability by reducing reliance on indebtedness to finance capital projects and acquisitions; and WHEREAS, such reserve funds must be created by resolution of the governing board of the municipality seeking to establish the fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, there is hereby established a capital reserve fund to be known as the “Recreation Renovations Fund” (hereinafter “Reserve Fund”). The purpose of this Reserve Fund is to accumulate moneys to finance the cost of a type of capital fund. The type of capital improvement to be financed from the Reserve Fund is the installation of recreation equipment such as, but not limited to, playgrounds, spray pads, and court resurfacing; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law. The Treasurer may invest the moneys in the Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and consistent with the investment policy of the City of Albany. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund. The Treasurer shall account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the Reserve Fund and shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each fiscal year, render to the Council a detailed report of the operation and condition of the Reserve Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the purpose for which the Reserve Fund is established. No expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund without the approval of this Council and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law or any other law, including a permissive referendum if required by subdivision 4 of Section 6-c. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 97.102.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Resolution 98.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION 98.102.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “GENERAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT FUND” WHEREAS, municipalities are able, under Article 2 of the General Municipal Law, to establish capital reserve funds, which provide a mechanism for municipalities to save money to finance all or part of future infrastructure, equipment, and other requirements, and provide a degree of financial stability by reducing reliance on indebtedness to finance capital projects and acquisitions; and WHEREAS, such reserve funds must be created by resolution of the governing board of the municipality seeking to establish the fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, there is hereby established a capital reserve fund to be known as the “General Services Equipment Fund” (hereinafter “Reserve Fund”). The purpose of this Reserve Fund is to accumulate moneys to finance the cost of a type of capital fund. The type of capital improvement to be financed from the Reserve Fund is the acquisition of operational equipment for the Department of General Services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law. The Treasurer may invest the moneys in the Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and consistent with the investment policy of the City of Albany. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund. The Treasurer shall account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the Reserve Fund and shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each fiscal year, render to the Council a detailed report of the operation and condition of the Reserve Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the purpose for which the Reserve Fund is established. No expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund without the approval of this Council and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law or any other law, including a permissive referendum if required by subdivision 4 of Section 6-c. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 98.102.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Resolution 99.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION 99.102.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FUND” WHEREAS, municipalities are able, under Article 2 of the General Municipal Law, to establish capital reserve funds, which provide a mechanism for municipalities to save money to finance all or part of future infrastructure, equipment, and other requirements, and provide a degree of financial stability by reducing reliance on indebtedness to finance capital projects and acquisitions; and WHEREAS, such reserve funds must be created by resolution of the governing board of the municipality seeking to establish the fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, there is hereby established a capital reserve fund to be known as the “Information Technology Equipment Fund” (hereinafter “Reserve Fund”). The purpose of this Reserve Fund is to accumulate moneys to finance the cost of a type of capital fund. The type of capital improvement to be financed from the Reserve Fund is the acquisition of information technology equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law. The Treasurer may invest the moneys in the Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and consistent with the investment policy of the City of Albany. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund. The Treasurer shall account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the Reserve Fund and shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each fiscal year, render to the Council a detailed report of the operation and condition of the Reserve Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the purpose for which the Reserve Fund is established. No expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund without the approval of this Council and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law or any other law, including a permissive referendum if required by subdivision 4 of Section 6-c. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 99.102.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. Council Member Farrell on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Resolution 100.102.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: RESOLUTION 100.102.20R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “POLICE VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND” WHEREAS, municipalities are able, under Article 2 of the General Municipal Law, to establish capital reserve funds, which provide a mechanism for municipalities to save money to finance all or part of future infrastructure, equipment, and other requirements, and provide a degree of financial stability by reducing reliance on indebtedness to finance capital projects and acquisitions; and WHEREAS, such reserve funds must be created by resolution of the governing board of the municipality seeking to establish the fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law, as amended, there is hereby established a capital reserve fund to be known as the “Police Vehicle & Equipment Reserve Fund” (hereinafter “Reserve Fund”). The purpose of this Reserve Fund is to accumulate moneys to finance the cost of a type of capital fund. The type of capital improvement to be financed from the Reserve Fund is the acquisition of police vehicles and related equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer is hereby directed to deposit and secure the moneys of this Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law. The Treasurer may invest the moneys in the Reserve Fund in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and consistent with the investment policy of the City of Albany. Any interest earned or capital gains realized on the moneys so deposited or invested shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Fund. The Treasurer shall account for the Reserve Fund in a manner which maintains the separate identity of the Reserve Fund and shows the date and amount of each sum paid into the fund, interest earned by the fund, capital gains or losses resulting from the sale of investments of the fund, the amount and date of each withdrawal from the fund and the total assets of the fund, showing cash balance and a schedule of investments, and shall, at the end of each fiscal year, render to the Council a detailed report of the operation and condition of the Reserve Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from this Reserve Fund shall be made only for the purpose for which the Reserve Fund is established. No expenditure shall be made from this Reserve Fund without the approval of this Council and such additional actions or proceedings as may be required by Section 6-c of the General Municipal Law or any other law, including a permissive referendum if required by subdivision 4 of Section 6-c. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 100.102.20R to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee for further consideration. President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, requesting Majority Consent to add Resolution 101.102.20R (MC) to the agenda. There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice vote Council Member Balarin noticed Resolution 101.102.20R (MC) as follows, asked passage and a roll call vote thereon: RESOLUTION NUMBER 101.102.20R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IMPLORING ALBANY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE CURRENT POLLING SITE FOR ELECTION DISRICTS 11-2, 12- 7 AND 12-8. WHEREAS, due to COVID-19 related issues the normal polling site of Election Districts 11-2, 12-7 and 12-8 could not host the election on November 3, 2020. The Board of Elections has moved those respective districts to a new site outside the City of Albany at 4 Everett Rd; and WHEREAS, the 4 Everett Rd location would force voters to cross a small bridge and two heavily trafficked intersections. This creates serious safety concerns and unnecessary barriers for voters, especially those that have disabilities, seniors and mobility issues; and WHEREAS, two safer locations— Westview Homes on Central Ave and Swinburne Park Skating Rink on Clinton Ave— are willing to host if the Board of Elections is willing to change the polling site; and WHEREAS, the right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights of citizenship in a democracy; and WHEREAS, we recognize that the Board of Elections was forced to move the polling site because the original location could not provide safe conditions related to COVID-19. We also must recognize that the country is facing voter suppression attempts in many parts of the country and that the appearance of such an action in our city is not acceptable; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, That the Common Council expresses our concerns with using 4 Everett Rd in Colonie, NY as a polling location for Election Districts 11-2, 12-7 and 12-8; and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, That the Common Council implores the Board of Elections to move the poll to a location within the City of Albany and to strongly consider moving the polls to either Westview Homes on Central Ave and Swinburne Park Skating Rink on Clinton Ave; and BE IT FINALLY, RESOLVED, That the City Clerk hereby is requested to forward a copy to Democratic Election Commissioner Matthew J. Clyne, Republican Election Commissioner Rachel L. Bledi, the State Board of Elections Co-Chairs: Peter S. Kosinski & Douglas A. Kellner; State Board of Elections Commissioner Andrew J. Spano, County Executive Daniel McCoy, Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and Congressman Paul Tonko. * Council Members Balarin and O’Brien spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage. Resolution 101.102.20R (MC) was co-sponsored by Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Flynn, Hoey, Igoe, Kimbrough and Robinson There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the motion was ADOPTED: The motion passed by the following vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Frederick, Flynn, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien and Robinson Affirmative 15 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending Resolution on the agenda for further consideration. COMMON COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Love (Shooting During Meeting) Council Member Anane (Gun Violence & State of Emergency) Council Member Frederick (In Responses to Shooting During Meeting) Council Member Johnson (Resource to Combat Gun Violence) Council Member Robinson (Resource to Combat Gun Violence) Council President Ellis (Council Members Responses to Gun Violence) Council Member Hoey (Gun Violence & Neighborhood Development) Council Member Fahey (In Response to Council Member Anane) Council Member Flynn (Fallen Firefighter) President Pro Tem (Will Invite APD Chief Hawkins) 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 8:55pm. MICHELE ANDRE Senior Legislative Aide to the Council