Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, April 19, 2021 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). This meeting will be held following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. If executive order 202.1 expires before the meeting, this will be an in-person meeting in City Hall, please check our website and Facebook for updates. It will be 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. For more information on how to be heard please visit our website. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting Consideration of Local Laws Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and other City Officials Consideration of Vetoes Presentation of Petitions and Communications Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment The Common Council of the City of Albany is using the Zoom© platform to provide the public access to participate in committee meetings, caucuses, and common council meetings. The Common Council, its agents, nor any of its staff are responsible for the performance of Zoom© or your ability to access the content. Please make sure you visit Zoom’s support to confirm that you have the appropriate system requirements at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201  LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED K OF 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (PUBLIC GROUNDS DESIGNATED AS PARKS; GOVERNMENT AND CARE OF PARKS AND PARKWAYS) OF CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ALIENATION OF CERTAIN PARKLAND WITHIN LINCOLN PARK, DISCONTINUANCE OF A RIGHT OF WAY, AND DEDICATION OF REPLACEMENT PARKLAND  LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Conti LOCAL LAW F - 2019 A LOCAL LAW REPEALING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 54 ENTITLED “ETHICS LAW OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 2. Conti LOCAL LAW A - 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 202 (CONTINUOUS TERMS) OF ARTICLE 2 (ELECTIVE OFFICERS) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS *Referred to Council Operations and Ethics 3. Doesschate, Conti, Farrell, Frederick, and Hoey LOCAL LAW C – 2021 As Amended A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE ALBANY CITY CODE WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS 4. Anane LOCAL LAW D - 2021 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PAID SICK LEAVE * Referred to Finances, Assessment, & Taxation Committee 5. Balarin LOCAL LAW F-2021 LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 2 (COURTS AND LEGAL PROCEDURES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EVICTION PROCEEDINGS * Referred to Law, Buildings, and Code Enforcement Committee* 6. Conti LOCAL LAW G -2021 LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE IX (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & REGULATION) OF PART 2 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE POWER OF THE CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL TO ACT IN EMERGENCIES * Referred to Law, Buildings, and Code Enforcement Committee* 7. Anane LOCAL LAW H-2021 LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133A (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING: SPECIAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ISSUANCE OF NOTICES OF VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, AND ENFORCEMENT OF STOP WORK AND UNSAFE AND UNFIT ORDERS UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION & BUILDING CODE AND ALBANY CITY CODE * Referred to Law, Buildings, and Code Enforcement Committee* 8. Fahey LOCAL LAW I -2021 LOCAL LAW REPEALING PARTS 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT) AND 5 (RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND ENACTING A NEW PART 4 OF SUCH CHAPTER ENTITLED “RENTAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING RESIDENCY” IN RELATION TO THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY PROGRAMS * Referred to Law, Buildings, and Code Enforcement Committee* 9. O’Brien LOCAL LAW J -2021 LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 371 (WATER AND WATERWAYS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INSTALLATION AND REPAIR OF SERVICE LINES AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES ORDINANCES INTRODUCED  ORDINANCES HELD 1. Anane Ordinance Number 34.101.18 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY” IN RELATION TO SPECIAL EVENT PARKING *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 2. Conti & Anane Ordinance Number 2.12.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MARKINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 3. Flynn Ordinance Number 12.62.19 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (TOW-TRUCK OWNERS AND OPERATORS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE MAXIMUM TOWING CHARGE PERMITTED *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement 4. Fahey Ordinance Number 16.81.19 (MC) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375-3 (USE REGULATIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 5. Fahey Ordinance Number 1.21.20 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 6. Kimbrough Ordinance Number 11.61.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-CU ZONE DISTRICTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 7. Anane Ordinance Number 13.72.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 345 (TREES AND VEGETATION) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING PLANTING TREES IN THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 8. Frederick Ordinance Number 15.81.20 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (GENERAL LEGISLATION) BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 325 TITLED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY *Referred to Public Safety 9. Conti 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) *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 10. O’Brien Ordinance Number 3.12.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CLARIFYING VEGETATIVE COVERAGE IN RELATION TO NON-APPLICABILITY TO GREEN ROOFS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 11. Planning Ordinance Number 5.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 12. Planning Ordinance Number 6.31.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (ZONING DISTRICTS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 13. Planning Ordinance Number 7.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (USE REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee*  14. Planning Ordinance Number 8.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 15. Planning Ordinance Number 9.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 16. Planning Ordinance Number 10.32.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI (RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITION) AND ARTICLE VII (APPLICATION FEES) OF CHAPTER 375 (USDO) OF PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO NECESSARY AMENDMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land-use Committee* 17. Kimbrough Ordinance Number 11.32.21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO AUMAND RESTORATIONS, LLC OF 948 BROADWAY (Tax Map Parcel Number 65.16-1-32) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee*  RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 37.42.21R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RIGHT-OF-WAY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS FOR INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON CITY-OWNED RIGHTS-OF-WAY 38.42.21R A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RIGHT-OF-WAY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ON CITY-OWNED RIGHTS-OF-WAY  RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Anane Resolution Number 46.62.18R (MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WAIVING FEES AGAINST THE NEW YORK STATE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN *Referred to Public Safety 2. Anane Resolution Number 25.52.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF WALKABILITY THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND CALLING ON THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION TO ADOPT A POLICY ENSURING THAT PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS ARE AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED WHENEVER TRAFFIC SIGNALS ARE CHANGED, UPGRADED OR INSTALLED” *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 3. Love Resolution Number 42.62.19R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A GREATER EMPHASIS ON SENIOR SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF ALBANY 4. Anane Resolution Number 7.21.20R RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY AND CALLING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION TO RESTORE A SAFE CLIMATE *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 5. Conti Resolution Number 23.41.20R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENACTING A HOME RULE MESSAGE TO THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE REQUESTING THE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL NO. 7606 AND ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 9114 ENTITLED: “AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, IN RELATION TO THE RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 454 OF THE LAWS OF 2010 AMENDING THE VEHILCE AND TRAFFIC LAW RELATING TO AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, IN RELATION TO MAKING SUCH PROVISIONS PERMANENT 6. Anane Resolution Number 95.102.20R RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY MAKING ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation 7. Kimbrough with the Support of President Ellis Resolution Number 102.111.20R A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF EDWIN H. SPERBER AND NAMING A PORTION OF ERIE BOULEVARD AS “EDWIN H. SPERBER WAY”” *Referred to General Service, Health and Environment 8. Housing and Community Development Resolution Number 20.22.21R (As Amended) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO SUBMIT ANNUALLY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THE “ANNUAL ACTION PLAN”, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 9. Finance Resolution Number 25.31.21R 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 2021 BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee 10. Love Resolution Number 32.41.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CALLING ON THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND OUR COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT MORE INCENTIVES FOR AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND GRANTS FOR HOMEOWNER MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE 11. Finance Resolution Number 33.41.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE ELIMINATION OF TWO FULL TIME POSITIONS AND THE CREATION OF TWO OTHERS, WHICH WILL AFFECT SALARY TOTALS FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (OFFICE OF THE TREASURER) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee 12. Finance Resolution Number 34.41.21R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE ELIMINATION OF ONE FULL TIME POSITION AND THE CREATION OF ANOTHER, WHICH WILL AFFECT SALARY TOTALS FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (DEPARMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE) *Referred to Finance, Assessment & Taxation Committee*