Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · May 12, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Common Council was convened at 5:30 p.m. and was called to order by President Pro Tem
Kimbrough. This meeting was held following Governor Cuomo’s executive order. It live
streamed on Facebook using Zoom as the meeting platform.
Members Present: Anane, Balarin, Doesschate, Fahey, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Igoe,
Johnson, Kimbrough, Love, O’Brien, Robinson, and President Ellis
Staff Present: Danielle Gillespie, John-Raphael Pichardo, and Brett Williams
Speakers: RE: School District’s Budget
Anne Savage, School Board President
Kaweeda Adams, Superintendent of the City School District of Albany
Kimberly Rohring, Deputy Superintendent, City School District of Albany
Dr. Cecily Wilson-Turner, Assistant Superintendent,
Lori McKenna, Assistant Superintendent
Ron Lesko, Director of Communications and Operations
RE: Local Law C
David Galin, Chief of Staff to Mayor Kathy Sheehan
School District Board President Anne Savage and the Administrators of the City School District
of Albany presented the School District’s upcoming budget that has been put on the ballot for the
voters. School Budget vote is May 18, 2021.
Council Members asked questions regarding the school district’s budget
The May 17, 2021 Agenda was discussed.
Discussion was had regarding Local Law C of 2021
Respectfully Submitted,
John-Raphael Pichardo, Esq.
Research Counsel to the Common Council
Agenda
AGENDA
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, May 17, 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
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LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED
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. Parks, Recreation and Family Services LOCAL LAW K – 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
*Referred to Parks, Recreation and Family Services Committe
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED
14.52.21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO BURKE COMMUNITY
SERVICE CORPORATION OF A PORTION OF THE CITY-OWNED
DELAWARE PAPER STREET AND A PORTION OF THE CITY-OWNED
ALEXANDER PAPER STREET
15.52.21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (PAVEMENT OPENINGS)
OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPENING AND
REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS, STREETS, AND OTHER PAVEMENTS
16.52.21 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO DR. BRENDA
ROBINSON OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23
LARK STREET (Tax Map Parcel Number 65.65-5-19)
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*
18. Love Ordinance Number 12.51.21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE
TO BRENDA ROBINSON OF 256 LIVINGSTON AVENUE (Tax Map Parcel
Number 65.65-5-16) AND 258 LIVINGSTON AVENUE (Tax Map Parcel Number
65.65-5-15
*Referred to Finance, Assessment & Taxation Committee*
19. Fahey Ordinance Number 13.51.21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII,
ENTITLED “SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN CITY RIGHTS OF WAY”
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee*
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
46.52.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENACTING A HOME
RULE MESSAGE TO THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE
REQUESTING THE ENACTMENT OF SENATE BILL NO. 6428 AND
ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 3058 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
VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW RELATING TO AUTHORIZING A
PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF
ALBANY, IN RELATION TO MAKING SUCH PROVISIONS
PERMANENT”
47.52.21R RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY REQUESTING IMMEDIATE ACTION BY OUT STATE AND
FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO UNDERTAKE A THOROUGH AND
COMPLETE EVALUTION OF THE USE OF CHEMICAL GAS ON
INDIVIDUALS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND DETERMINE
WHETHER TO BAN ITS USE
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. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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)
8. 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)
9. Anane Resolution Number 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
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee
10. Fahey Resolution Number 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
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development, Land Use Committee*
11. Finance Resolution Number 41.51.21R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO ADJUSTMENT OF
SALARIES FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE 2021 BUDGET (DEPARTMENT OF LAW)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation Committee*
12. Finance Resolution Number 42.51.21R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE CREATION OF A
POSITION, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY TOTAL FOR THE 2021 BUDGET (ALBANY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY)*Referred to Finance, Assessment, & Taxation
Committee*
13. Love Resolution Number 44.51.21R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CELEBRATING
THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BENJAMIN G. GARLAND AND RENAMING A PART OF
CLINTON AVENUE IN HIS HONOR *Referred to General Services, Health and Environment*
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