Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, November 16, 2020 The Common Council was convened at 7:00 p.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, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Robinson and President Ellis. Also present was the following staff: Mayor Kathy Sheehan, David Galin, Danielle Gillespie, John-Raphael Pichardo, Brett Williams, and Michele Andre. Council President Ellis led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There was no public comment COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR, DEPARTMENT HEADS AND OTHER CITY 1) Mayor Sheehan, 24 Eagle Street, Room 102, Albany, NY 12207 (Thank the Albany Common Council for unanimously approving my 2021 budget) There being no further speakers, President Ellis declared the Public Comment Period closed. Approval of Minutes President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion to approve the minutes of November 2, 2020 meeting of the Council, which was duly seconded, and APPROVED by unanimous voice vote. CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL LAWS: Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee noticed Local Law K of 2020 As Amended (A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO BILLING OF THE FEE FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF WASTE) which had been previously introduced, requested passage and a roll call vote thereon. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Local Law was ADOPTED: The Local Law passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held remaining local laws on the pending agenda. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES: Finance, Assessment and Taxation: Council Member Farrell reported that the committee met at 5:30PM on this evening to review budget legislation (Ordinance 27.102.20 As Amended, Resolution 110.112.20 (MC) and Resolution 111.112.20 (MC)) and finished it budget process. Human Resources and Human Resources: Council member Robinson reported that the committee will meet on November 18, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Ordinance 24.101.20. Planning, Economic Development and Land Use: Council member Fahey reported that the committee will meet on November 19, 2020 at 5:30PM to review Resolution 104.112.20 to 109.112.20R that are appointment and re-appointment for the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). Housing and Community Development: Council Member Doesschate reported that the Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) Director Faye Andrew has begun the planning process for ACDA year 47 program. A survey will be released to community members regarding priorities that will help develop a preliminary budget which will be followed by the issuance of an RFP. Public Safety: President Pro Temp reported that the committee met on November 5, 2020 at 5:30PM to review police reforms legislations (Local H of 2020, Local Law I of 2020, Local Law J of 2020. There will be a follow up meeting on December 14, 2020 at 5:30PM to the police reforms legislations. The committee will meet on November 30, 2020 at 5:30PM to interview candidates for Community Police Review Board (CPRB) and meet on December 9, 2020 and December 10, 2020 at 5:30PM to interview candidates for the Violent Prevention Task Force. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Council Member Hoey noticed the introduction of Ordinance 42.112.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: Ordinance Number 42.112.20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO YILI SHKULLAKU OF CITY-OWNED LAND BORDERING 39 BEACH AVENUE, 51 BEACH AVENUE, 54 FOUNTAIN AVENUE, AND 48 FOUNTAIN AVENUE (HURON PAPER STREET) The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. It is hereby ordered and directed that all the right, title and interest of the City of Albany in and to the undeveloped parcel measuring approximately 90 feet by 40 feet (+/- 0.08 acres) bordering 39 Beach Avenue, 51 Beach Avenue, 48 Fountain Avenue, and 54 Fountain Avenue (known as Huron Paper Street), be sold at private sale pursuant to the provisions of Local Law No. 4 of 1984 to Yili Shkullaku. SUBJECT to all easements, restrictions and rights-of-way of record. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the aforesaid property has been abandoned for municipal or public purposes. Section 3. The form, content, terms and conditions of such conveyance shall be approved by the Corporation Counsel and shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, and if approved by said Board, the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a proper deed of conveyance for a valuable consideration. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Ordinance 42.112.20 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 Ordinance 43.102.20 to the agenda. There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice vote. President Pro Tem Kimbrough on the behalf Council Member Conti noticed the introduction of Ordinance 43.112.20 as follows, which was held for further consideration: ORDINANCE NUMBER 43.112.20 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDNING ARTICLE XLVI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CONFORMING THE SIZE OF THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WITH THE NYS GENERAL CITY LAW The City of Albany, in Common Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Section 42-359 of Chapter 42 od the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: Pursuant to § 81 of the General City Law of the State of New York, there is hereby established a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) consisting of [seven] five members appointed by the Mayor and subject to the advice and consent of the Common Council in accordance with Section 301 of the City Charter. Section 2. Subsection B of Section 42-360.1 of Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: B. The Mayor shall appoint subsequent Board members to [three-year] five-year terms. Terms shall begin January 1 and expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31. A member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed. Section 3. Subsection C of section 42-360.3 of the Code of the City of Albany is amended to read as follows: C. The presence of [four] three members shall constitute a quorum of the Board. The concurring vote of four members shall be required to carry out any action of the Board, except as may be statutorily required. Section 4. The members of the Board of Zoning Appeals serving at the time this ordinance is passed shall continue in office as members of the Board hereby established; those terms vacant at the time this ordinance is passed shall be eliminated to the extent necessary to effectuate the reconstituted Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to this ordinance. Beginning with terms expiring December 31, 2020, members shall be appointed so that one term expires December 31, 2021, one term expires December 31, 2022, one term expires December 31, 2023, one term expires December 31, 2024 and one term expires December 31, 2025. Upon the expiration of each term, the Mayor shall appoint subsequent Board of Zoning Appeals members to five-year terms as provided in this ordinance. Section 5. except as herein amended, Article XLVI of Part 35 of Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby ratified, continued and approved. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Ordinance 43.112.20 (MC) to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Robinson noticed Ordinance 16.82.20 (AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO WILLIAM CHAPMAN OF A CITY-OWNED VACANT LOT AT 109 THIRD STREET), which had been previously introduced. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Love noticed Ordinance 22.101.20 (AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO THOMAS LACY OF CITY OWNED LAND AT 47 FIRST STREET (Tax Map Parcel #65.82-1-71)), which had been previously introduced. President Ellis noted that Council Member Doesschate has recused herself from consideration of Ordinance 22.101.20. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 13 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Kimbrough noticed Ordinance 25.101.20 (AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO DANIEL CADALSO OF CITY- OWNED LAND AT 2 GENESEE STREET (Tax Map Parcel #65.44-3-8) which had been previously introduced. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Kimbrough noticed 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) which had been previously introduced. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed the introduction of Ordinance 27.102.20 As Amended, asked for its passage and a roll call vote thereon. ORDINANCE 27.102.20 (As Amended 11/16/20) 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 as herein amended: Addition to Reduction in Addition to Reduction in Amendment Description Department Budget Account Expenses Expenses Revenue Revenue Contracted Services Planning/ACDA A.6410.7440 $168,300 Stabilizations & Demolitions Buidlings&Codes A.3620.7428 $192,000 Contracted Services Buidlings&Codes A.3620.7440 $67,200 Overtime DGS – Maint. of Streets DGS A.1492.5010.7250 $7,125 Other Equipment (DGS – Maint. of Streets) DGS A.1492.5010.7250 $16,625 Cities RISE Revenue A.1000.2765 $451,250 Increase Salary- Research Counsel Common Council A.1010.7000 $7,000.00 Increase Social Security Common Council A.1010.7000 $535.00 Decrease Contracted Services Common Council A.1010.7440 $7,535.00 Increase Salary-Senior Legislative Aide Common Council A.1010.7000 $2,343.00 Increase Social Security Common Council A.1010.7000 $179.00 Decrease Contracted Services Common Council A.1010.7440 $2,522.00 Net Fiscal Impact of the Above Changes $0 The total revenues and expenditures for the departments listed above and the city budget as a whole shall also be amended to reflect the above increases and decreases. TECHNICAL AND FORMATTING AMENDMENTS In addition to the foregoing amendments, the following technical amendments shall also be made to the budget document for clarity, consistency, and accuracy: A. On page 2, under Notable Changes, add a bullet for “$1 million tax levy increase.” B. On page 3, under Notable Changes, change the bullet that says “$1.7 million for the creation of a capital reserve fund. This fund will be used for the purchase of police vehicles, playground equipment, and other items not considered desirable for borrowing,” to “$1.7 million in capital reserve funds and cash capital projects. These funds will be used for the purchase of police vehicles, playground equipment, and other items not considered desirable for borrowing.” C. On page 9, 2021 Revenue Breakdown, change “Debt Reserve” to “Appropriated Debt Reserve.” D. On page 29, add 1 Payroll Director at $62,418 under the 2020 Adopted Budget Column and remove the FTE count and salary for the Director of Payroll & Procurement under 2020 Adopted Budget. E. On page 36, Police Department, add an “HR Generalist II” position at a salary rate of $45,450.  F. On page 48, add 1 Assistant Commissioner at $78,919 under the 2020 Adopted Budget column and remove the Chief of Staff – General Services position under 2020 Adopted Budget column. G. On pages 86, 87, 88, 89, and 93, change the Fire Department’s 2021 bond request to $1.05M ($300k reduction to ladder truck). H. On pages 90, 98, 104, 110, and 116, change the wording from “Capital Reserve Fund” to “Capital Projects Fund.” I. On page 96, change the wording in the chart at the top of the page from “Cash Capital” to “Capital Reserve Fund Deposit.” J. On page 138, add an annotation “Legislation has been proposed to remove the $50 late fee associated with the Waste Collection Fee and to instead make the Waste Collection Fee late penalty consistent with the manner in which late fees are charged and collected for late payments of real property taxes.” 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. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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)), which had been previously introduced. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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)), which had been previously introduced. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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)) which had been previously introduced. * Council Members Doesschate spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage Ordinance 30.102.20 was co-sponsored by Council Members Doesschate There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation noticed the introduction of Ordinance 31.102.20 As Amended, asked for its passage and a roll call vote thereon. ORDINANCE 31.102.20 (As Amended 11/09/20) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,050,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,050,000.00 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: $1,050,000 Maximum Amount of Bonds: $1,050,000 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 $1,050,000.00 serial bonds hereby authorized to be issued.  Section 3. It is hereby ordered and directed that the projects specified above be undertaken and the amounts set forth as the maximum estimated costs are hereby appropriated therefor. The Board of Contract and Supply is hereby authorized to take such necessary and further steps to carry out the provisions of this section. Section 4. Pending the sale of the bonds herein authorized, the temporary use of funds from the City’s general fund, pursuant to the provisions of section 165.10 of the New York Local Finance Law, is hereby authorized. The City reasonably expects to reimburse such temporary expenditures with the proceeds of the bonds or bond anticipation notes authorized by Section 1 of this ordinance. This ordinance shall constitute the City’s “official intent” to reimburse such temporary expenditures in accordance with 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 November 9, 2020, and shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of the City of Albany. * Council Members Doesschate spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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)) which had been previously introduced. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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)) which had been previously introduced. There being no discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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]) which had been previously introduced. * Council Members Farrell, Doesschate and Frederick spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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)) which had been previously introduced. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed 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) which had been previously introduced. * Council Members Farrell spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 40.102.20 As Amended (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)) which had been previously introduced. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice vote of all Council Members present voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Ordinance 41.102.20 As Amended (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)) which had been previously introduced. * Council Members Fahey, Farrell, Anane and Frederick spoke on the Ordinance prior to passage Ordinance 41.102.20 was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell and Frederick There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Ordinance passed by the following voice 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 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the pending ordinances on the agenda for further consideration. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 104.112.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: Resolution Number 104.112.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD BERKLEY TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, reappointed Richard Berkley as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the reappointment of Richard Berkley to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2022. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 104.112.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 105.112.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: Resolution Number 105.112.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SERENA JOYCE WHITE-LAKE TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, appointed Serena Joyce White-Lake as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Serena Joyce White-Lake to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2021. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 105.112.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 106.112.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: Resolution Number 106.112.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARTIN DALEY TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, reappointed Martin Daley as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the reappointment of Martin Daley to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2020. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 106.112.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 107.112.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: Resolution Number 107.112.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RICJA RICE-GHYLL TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, appointed Ricja Rice-Ghyll as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Ricja Rice-Ghyll to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2020. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 107.112.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 108.112.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: Resolution Number 108.112.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF PAIGE BARNUM TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter, appointed Paige Barnum as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Paige Barnum to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2020. President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 108.112.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. Council Member Fahey on the behalf of Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee noticed Resolution 109.112.20R as follows, which was held for further consideration: Resolution Number 109.112.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JEFF QUAIN TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the City Charter appointed Jeff Quain as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under Article 3 of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Jeff Quain to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2021.  President Pro Tem Kimbrough referred Resolution 109.112.20R to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee for further consideration. President Pro Tem Kimbrough made a motion, which was duly seconded, requesting Majority Consent to add Resolutions 110.112.10R (MC) and 111.112.20R (MC) to the agenda. There being no discussion, the motion was adopted by voice vote. Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 110.112.10R (MC) and asked for its passage and a roll call vote thereon: Resolution Number 110.112.20R (MC) RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS FOR THE 2021 BUDGET WHEREAS, Section 604(D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary total that occurs outside of those described in the duly adopted budget must be consented to by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Budget Director has requested amendments to the 2021 proposed budget as detailed below: Addition to Reduction in Addition to Reduction in Fund Amendment Description Department Budget Account Expenses Expenses Revenue Revenue General Fund A Increase Salary - Mayor Mayor A.1210.7000 $105,139 Increase Social Security Mayor A.1210.7000 $8,043 Decrease Vacancy Savings Employee Benefits A.9000.7175 $113,182 Increase Salary - Auditor Audit A.1320.7000 $4,000 Increase Social Security Audit A.1320.7801 $306 Reduce Contracted Services Audit A.1320.7804 $4,306 HUD Lead Grant Increase Salary - Add Program Director ACDA A.6410.7000 $55,000 Increase Salary - Add Program Manager ACDA A.6410.7000 $52,000 Increase Salary - Add Risk Assessor ACDA A.6410.7000 $46,900 Increase Salary - Add Risk Assessor ACDA A.6410.7000 $46,900 Increase Salary - Add Rehab Specialist II ACDA A.6410.7000 $43,865 Increase Social Security ACDA A.6410.7801 $18,717 Increase Retirement ACDA A.6410.7802 $36,700 Increase Health Insurance ACDA A.6410.7804 $58,720 Increase Revenue (Reimbursement - Housing & CD) ACDA A.1000.2787 $358,802 Cities RISE Grant Increase Salary for New Position (Housing Services Advocate) ACDA A.6410.7000 $55,000 Increase Social Security ACDA A.6410.7801 $4,208 Increase Retirement ACDA A.6410.7802 $8,250 Increase Health Insurance ACDA A.6410.7804 $13,200 Increase Revenue (Cities RISE) Planning A.1000.2765 $80,658 Decrease Salary - Eliminate 1 Planner Planning A.8020.7000 $47,052 Increase Salary - Add 1 Senior Planner Planning A.8020.7000 $54,415 Increase Social Security Planning A.8020.7801 $563 Increase Contracted Services Planning A.8020.7440 $74 Decrease Fees & Services Planning A.8020.7450 $8,000 Total: $612,000 $172,540 $439,460 $0  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of funds affecting the salary totals for various positions as detailed in the chart above for the 2021 budget year. * Council Member Doesschate spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. * Resolution 110.112.20R was co-sponsored by Council Members Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Kimbrough, O’Brien and Robinson There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Resolution passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 15 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell on the behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee noticed the introduction of Resolution 111.112.20R (MC) and asked for its passage and a roll call vote thereon: Resolution Number 111.112.20R (MC) RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OUTLINING ITS ACTIONS AND EXPRESSING ITS FINDINGS AND INTENT CONCERNING THE CITY OF ALBANY 2021 BUDGET AS PROPOSED IN ORDINANCE 27.102.20 WHEREAS, on October 1, 2020, the Common Council received the Mayor’s proposed budget for the City of Albany for the fiscal year 2021 and the accompanying Mayor’s budget message; and WHEREAS, after receipt of such budget, the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee and the full Common Council engaged in an extensive review of the proposed budget which included over twelve meetings, discussions with ten Department heads, two public hearings, and requests for additional information; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has identified several areas of concern, needed amendments, and items requiring further action; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council adopts the following statement outlining its findings, intent, and recommendations for future action concerning the Proposed City of Albany Budget for Fiscal Year 2021:  Proposed 2021 City of Albany Budget Statement of Common Council Actions, Findings, Intent, and Recommendations Pre-Budget Discussions The COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on city finances for FY2020 presented unique challenges to fiscal management and Council oversight. Early on, the Council engaged the Administration on the budgetary impacts of COVID-19 on the City’s finances and how revenue shortfalls were being managed. This was an important precursor to FY2021 budget discussions and understanding the fiscal challenges moving forward into the new year. Therefore, the Council's budget discussions with the Administration began before the formal submission of a proposed budget on October 1, 2020. Council Priorities Before the issuance of the proposed budget, individual Council Members met with the Mayor and her staff to discuss Ward specific initiatives and needs that should be addressed in the budget. During the Finance, Taxation, and Assessment meetings, Council Members highlighted several items, some of which will be more fully explained below. In previous Budget Intent Resolutions, the Council has strongly advocated for a true Capital Plan as required by the City Charter. We note that the Capital Plan in the 2021 Budget has improved and appreciate the work to create this much stronger document. The Council notes that this document should be further improved to include regular reporting of the progress of capital projects and expenditures. The Council also notes the importance of ensuring infrastructure upkeep and improvement throughout our City. As a result of our northeast climate, roads and sidewalks are in continual need of upkeep and improvement. Priority should always be given to these items. Additionally, we note that parks have always been important to our constituents, but the challenges of COVID-19 have made our parks essential. Ensuring our parks are well kept, cleaned, and improved is essential. It was also noted in the 2020 Budget Intent Resolution the intention that the City would endeavor to improve services to assist with the maintenance of vacant and poorly maintained properties, we again highlight the importance of this item and look for improvements in 2021. The Common Council Public Comment/Hearings In addition to regular public comment at Council meetings, there were two public hearings held on October 19, 2020, and November 2, 2020, for residents to have input on the budget. The Council received no specific comments or recommendations regarding the 2021 budget. While this is unusual, the pandemic and presidential election likely contributed to the lack of turnout and comments. Common Council Review of the 2021 Proposed Budget  During its review, the Finance, Taxation, and Assessment Committee and other Council Members identified the following issues and concerns, some of which can be addressed in amendments made by the Council, and others that the Council has no authority or ability to change that need further immediate attention by the Administration: I. Support for Albany’s Fair Share The Mayor’s proposed 2021 budget again includes $12.5M in Capital City funding although the State only approved $12M for Capital City Funding in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected the finances and has left the City on edge due to the State Budget Director now having the authority to cut the State’s budget as necessary due to a downturn in revenues state-wide, the Common Council continues to fully support the Mayor’s inclusion of this amount in the budget as it is not only necessary but a fair and reasonable request of our Governor and Legislature. Most of the Council continues to believe that even the $12.5 million requested from the State is inequitable and insufficient, given that 63% of the property in the City is tax-exempt, our Aid to Municipalities (AIM) funding is disproportionately lower than other similar upstate cities, and the City provides essential services to tens of thousands of government employees and other commuters every day who do not reside in Albany. We, alongside the Mayor, will continue to push for this funding to become permanent because it truly is our “fair share” that should not fall on the shoulders of our taxpayers. II. Continual Communication with the Council on Revenue and Expenses Although not specifically detailed in the budget, with the pandemic and the tremendous fiscal impacts of the budget, the Council notes how important it is to get regular and detailed updates on revenue and expenses in 2021. With unknowns in State Aid, including the Capital City funding along with AIM funding, and potential Federal aid, the Council must get regular updates so that it can readily take any actions to accommodate necessary budget changes. The Finance Committee recommends monthly reports and is willing to work with the Budget Department and Treasurer’s Office on exactly what that would look like. These monthly reports are in addition to and not a substitute for the more comprehensive quarterly reports from the Treasurer. III. Tax Levy Increase The budget contains a $1 million property tax levy increase, from $58,550,000 to $59,550,000. This increase is not noted in the Mayor’s budget message but it should be given its significance. The Council expresses concern with raising property taxes. As noted above, with 63% of properties in the City being tax-exempt, there is an undue burden on our homeowners and businesses. Raising property taxes is always of concern, but the Council is particularly concerned about how it will impact communities and businesses already hard hit by the pandemic. Given the uncertainty with other revenue sources we would view this increase as a temporary measure to bridge us to FY2022 at which time the increase should be re-evaluated. IV. External Financial Audit  The Council approves moving the budget line for professional audit from the Auditor’s Office to the Treasurer’s Office. This funding supports the outside financial audit of the City’s finances which is handled by the Treasurer’s Office, therefore the budget line appropriately belongs in the Treasurer’s Office. We recommend that the budget line be explained that these funds are for the annual independent professional audit in the budget book. V. Police Reform Although the 2021 budget does not include any major changes to the budget of the Police Department, the Council notes the importance of meaningful police reform while ensuring the continued safety of our residents. The Council expects there may be changes in the Police Department budget after the process of the police reform collaborative is completed and the Council’s Public Safety Committee and the Council as a whole take action as part of this process. We encourage the Mayor and the Budget Office to begin looking at possible avenues for funding additional priorities for our residents. VI. Summer Youth Employment Program The pandemic had many negative impacts on the City’s budget, and one of those was a necessary cut to the Summer Youth Employment Program. The Council notes that this program is essential to many of our youth and it should be prioritized to fully run above other budget items should there be a similar situation in 2021. VII. Comparable Salary Analysis The Council has repeatedly expressed concerns that lower-salaried, non-union employees’ raises have not appeared to be consistent with their counterparts nor with the adjustments that some city employees and department heads have received. In our 2020 Budget Intent Resolution, we specifically noted: “Council recommends the city retain an outside entity review of non-union employee compensation levels by job responsibility and department with regard to adequacy of salary levels, as well as a comparative review of salary levels for similar positions in neighboring municipalities. It is recommended that a Commission be appointed to supervise this analysis and make final recommendations to the Mayor and Council. Any one-time costs for this study should be determined through an RFP process and necessary funding found to cover this investment in employee retention and recruitment. Ideally, recommendations could be in place for possible implementation (or phased implementation) for the 2021 fiscal year.” The Council emphasizes that salary impacts employee morale and the ability of the City to retain front-line employees who provide vital services and often have valuable institutional knowledge. The Council believes we need to create a culture in which all City employees feel valued for the work they do and the services they provide to our residents, businesses, and visitors. Issues related to adequacy and uniformity of non-union salaries, especially for lower-wage workers, need to be addressed comprehensively. As a result of the pandemic, these efforts were stalled, but this issue’s importance remains and we emphasize the need for the Administration to continue with this important process. VIII. Violence Prevention Task Force Funding In the Equity Agenda, Albany City Code § 183-2(B)(1) states: “Funding will be allocated annually to violence prevention programming and initiatives in Wards with the highest incidence and prevalence of violence. The funds will be allocated based on prioritization through a community participatory budgeting process with involvement from the Violence Prevention Task Force. A separate budget line within the City of Albany's annual budget will be created and titled "Violence Prevention Task Force Funding." The Council notes that the proposed budget fails to include a budget line as required by §182-2(B)(1) or to outline a community participatory budgeting process for these funds.. While it is understood that this process is on-going with the current formation of the Violence Prevention Task Force, we recommend the Mayor note this in her introductory letter the funding that will be directed or re-directed to this initiative and the process for allocation. IX. Housing Vacancy Study The Council noted this study in our 2020 Budget Intent Resolution. The importance of this study remains and we ask for the Mayor to find funding to conduct a housing vacancy study to determine the City of Albany’s eligibility to opt into the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. With the pandemic further putting stress on tenants, this study is even more important. X. Senior Services The Council noted the need for increased senior services in the Budget Intent Resolutions for both the 2019 and 2020 budgets. We are pleased to see the Parks and Recreation Department expanding their senior programs, including a new program at the Arbor Hill Community Center and the new Community Center in West Hill. Realizing the vital importance of senior services, the Council asks the Administration to continue to expand offerings for our seniors to participate in a wide range of activities and services, along with communicating with seniors about such opportunities through a variety of means. XI. South End Community Center The Council passed Resolution 84.92.20R in support of a community center in the South End. While we applaud the budget allocations for a new and much needed community center in West Hill, we note that there are needs for the supports that a community center provides throughout Albany, including the South End. We hope the Mayor will look to build an additional community center in the South End. Conclusion  With the adoption of this resolution, we complete action on the fiscal year 2021 City of Albany budget. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Mayor, Chief of Staff, Budget Director and all other department heads; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the “Statement of Common Council Actions, Findings and Intent” as herein adopted be printed in the final bound document constituting the “City of Albany 2021 Budget” immediately following the Mayor’s transmittal message. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if the Administration ignores the Council’s request to include the Council’s Budget Intent Resolution in the printed adopted budget as herein specified, the administration shall be prohibited from using Council funds to print any proposed or adopted budgets or any other documents aside from costs needed to provide the Council with the 20 copies expressly needed for Council members, their staff and records. * Council Member Farrell, O’Brien and Anane spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. There being no further discussion, President Ellis called for a roll call vote thereon and the Ordinance was ADOPTED: The Resolution passed by the following vote of all Council Members elected voting in favor thereof: Affirmative – Anane, Balarin, Conti, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 15 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee WITHDREW Resolution 96.102.20 (A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “URBAN PLANNING FUND”) which had been previously introduced. Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee WITHDREW Resolution 97.102.20 (A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “RECREATION RENOVATIONS FUND”) which had been previously introduced. Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee WITHDREW Resolution 98.102.20 (A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “GENERAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT FUND”) which had been previously introduced. Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Resolution 99.102.20 (A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FUND”) which had been previously introduced, requested passage and a roll call vote thereon. * Council Member Doesschate and Balarin spoke on the Resolution prior to passage. Resolution 99.102.20 was co-sponsored by Council Members Doesschate and Farrell 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, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee WITHDREW Resolution 100.102.20 (A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE “POLICE VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND”) which had been previously introduced. President Pro Tem Kimbrough corrected his prior referral of Resolution 102.111.20 to the Council Operation and Ethics Committee and noted it should be referred the to General, Service, Health and Environment Committee instead. Council Member Farrell, on behalf of the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee noticed Resolution 103.111.20 (A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE CREATION OF FIVE FULL TIME POSITIONS, WHICH WILL AFFECT SALARY TOTALS FOR THE 2020 BUDGET (HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) which had been previously introduced. Resolution 103.111.20 was co-sponsored by Council Members Doesschate 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, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe, Johnson, Kimbrough, O’Brien, and Robinson Affirmative 14 Negative 0 Abstain 0 President Pro Tem Kimbrough held the remaining Resolutions on the pending agenda for further consideration. MISCELLANEOUS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Majority Leader Farrell offered the following, which was approved by unanimous voice vote: RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE AND HEREBY ARE APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020, AND WAIVE THE READING OF THE NAMES: Heavenly Morris, 24 Liebel Street, Albany, NY 12202 The following Council Members commented on the following topics: Council Member Doesschate (Congratulate Council member Farrell on surviving the budget season and thanked her for all her good work throughout the budget season) Council Member Robinson (Congratulate Mayor Sheehan on Equitable Budget) Council Member Balarin (Thanks the Chair of Finance, Finance Committee and Councilmembers for budget process) Council Member O’Brien (Thank the Finance Committee and Judy, Co-Chair of Finance) Council Member Anane (Council’s Letter to Terminate Office Haupt) Council Member Hoey (Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving) Council Member Igoe (Thank Council member Hoey) ADJOURNMENT Respectfully Submitted Michele Andre Senior Legislative Aide to the Common Council