Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, April 4, 2022 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 in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live streamed on Facebook. 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. If you wish to speak during the meeting or provide written comments, they must be received by 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL. ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Hearings Public Comment Period (30 Minutes) Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings 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  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given, that the Common Council of the City of Albany will be holding a public hearing on April 4, 2022 regarding Ordinances 5.22.22 (As Amended). The Public Hearing will be held at City Hall in the Common Council Chambers, Room 205 at 7:00 p.m. during a Regular Meeting of the Common Council. ORDINANCE 5.22.22 (As Amended 03/21/2022) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES Anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments to cityclerk@albanyny.gov. The public is encouraged to participate remotely to preserve the health and safety and can provide live testimony by registering at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-qurTsiE9yg9XqftiUj0qCdZOF0leTP or with the City Clerk making sure you provide your name, contact number, and an email. Comments and/ or registration must be received before 8:00pm, December 17, 2021. Please note, this is an in person meeting that will be live-streamed to our multiple platforms. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so and documents are available for inspection by appointment at the office of the City Clerk 24 Eagle St. Room 202, Albany, NY 12207, online at www.albanyny.gov, and can be sent via email to requestors. Danielle S. Gillespie City Clerk LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED  LOCAL LAWS HELD 1. Johnson LOCAL LAW A-2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 301 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO APPOINTMENTS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS UPON COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW TERM *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement 2.. Johnson LOCAL LAW C-2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION *Referred to Public Safety  ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 7.41.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE PARKING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES 8.41.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO NATIONAL GRID OF AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 900 NEW SCOTLAND ROAD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN UNDERGROUND GAS LINE 9.41.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (SKATEBOARDS) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING IN THE CITY OF ALBANY  ORDINANCES HELD 1. Anane Ordinance 2.21.22 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 Services, Health & Environment 2. Anane Ordinance 3.21.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 48-17 (REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR THROUGHOUT PROJECT) OF CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY INCREASING THE MINORITY AND WOMEN LABOR UTILIZATION PLAN FOR CONTRACTORS FROM 25% TO 30% *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights 3. Balarin Ordinance 4.21.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCREASING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 4. Anane Ordinance 5.22.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use 5. Balarin Ordinance 6.22.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 359-75 (PERMIT REQUIRED; HOURS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING NON-PERMITTED VEHICLES FROM PARKING IN EACH RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONE FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE HOURS *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code & Code Enforcement  RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 35.41.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JEWEL AND GRACE LOVE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF FIRST STREET IN THEIR HONOR 36.41.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING ALISTER RUBENSTEIN AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 37.41.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS  RESOLUTIONS HELD 1. Finance Resolution 7.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN ADJUSTMENT IN SALARY FOR THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR POSITION IN THE OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE 2022 BUDGET *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 2. Hoey Resolution 13.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALBANY WATER BOARD TO FLOURINATE THE WATER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY *Referred to General Services, Health & Environment Committee* 3. Hoey Resolution 14.21.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING ITS DESIRE TO CREATE A BIKE/WALKING TRAIL ALONG THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY *Referred to Parks, Recreation, and Family Service* 4. Balarin Resolution 21.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN MCENENY TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 5. Balarin Resolution 22.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN MYERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 6. Balarin Resolution 23.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ERIN TOBIN TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 7. Balarin Resolution 24.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LEE PINCKNEY TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 8. Balarin Resolution 25.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CHRIS HACKER TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 9. Balarin Resolution 26.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARILYN KAPLAN TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 10. Balarin Resolution 27.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER GERAGHTY TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 11. Balarin Resolution 28.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SERENA JOYCE WHITE-LAKE TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 12. Balarin Resolution 29.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY M. QUAIN TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 13. Balarin Resolution 30.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ADRIANA LE BLAN TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use* 14. Balarin Resolution 31.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ROMAN KUCHERA TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD *Referred to Planning, Economic Development and Land Use*