Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · September 28, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Common Council was convened at 5:30 p.m. and was called to order by Council President
Ellis
Members Present: Adams, Balarin, Clarke Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan,
Kimbrough, Love, and Romero
Staff Present: Danielle Gillespie, Brett Williams, Jake Eisland and Ethan Samuel
Guest(s)/Speaker(s):
Discussion/Questions:
Capitalize Albany discussed the purpose of the Restore Albany Grant.
Council Member Farrell discussed that she would like to see this Grant happen and her
support for it.
Council Member Flynn asked if they had a plan, in which Capitalize responded to them.
Council Member Hoey asked about how the rail road will be affected by the building, in
which Capitalize Albany responded to them.
Council Member Keegan asked if they have seen a lot of community proposals and other
projects, and what their opinion of it all, in which Capitalize Albany responded to.
Shawn Morris introduced the Reapportionment Commission and went over their findings.
Dylan Carey presented the maps of all the wards and discussed the population summary.
Shawn Morris discussed the goals and changes they would like to see for the
Reapportionment Commission.
Council Member Flynn discussed how his ward is getting an apartment complex split
between wards, in which Shawn Morris responded to.
Council Member Hoey asked what census block means and asked about the mapping of
his districts map, in which Shawn Morris responded to.
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Council Member Clarke asked about the 12th ward placements and population, in which
Shawn Morris responded to.
Council Member Romero asked what they did to certain streets, in which Shawn Morris
responded to.
Council Member Johnson voiced his opinion of the wards and the areas in each ward and
if the people who are moving out of the apartment complex were factored in, in which
Shawn Morris responded to.
Council Member Adams thanked the reapportionment commission for the work that they
did.
Council President thanked the reapportionment commission for all the work they did.
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the Agenda for the October 3rd, 2022
Regular Meeting.
Council Member(s) Romero and Farrell discussed the changes done to Local Law H of
2022.
Council Member Farrell discussed Ordinance 90.101.22.
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough adjourned the meeting at 8:00pm.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil/videos/841825073475002
Respectfully Submitted,
Ethan Samuel
Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF
THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, October 3rd, 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
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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
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ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The following public notice is being given in accordance with the City of Albany’s application
for funding to Empire State Development Corporation under the Restore New York
Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program due October 11, 2022. Notice is hereby
given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Albany Common Council in the Common
Council Chambers at City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY at 7:00 p.m. on Monday,
October 3, 2022 on the following matter.
The City of Albany’s application for funding to Empire State Development Corporation under
the Restore NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant Program and the Property
Assessment List indicated below, which is subject of the application.
RESOLUTION 90.101.22R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE
APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION UNDER ROUND 6 OF THE RESTORE NY COMMUNITIES
INITIATIVE MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING TO ASSIST THE
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE PROJECT LOCATED AT 143 MONTGOMERY STREET IN
THE CITY OF ALBANY (re: 143 Montgomery Street, Albany (Tax ID # 65.20-2-29) +/-
495,000 sq. ft.; abandoned commercial property; proposed rehabilitation.)
Interested parties are encouraged to attend the Public Hearing. Attendees will have the
opportunity to discuss and to comment on the proposed Property Assessment List and Restore
NY Application.
Danielle Gillespie
City Clerk
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LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED
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LOCAL LAWS HELD
1. 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*
2. Hoey LOCAL LAW F of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF
CHAPTER 42 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY
*Referred to Public Safety*
3. Planning LOCAL LAW G OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION), PART
13 (PLANNING BOARD OF CITY OF ALBANY), AND PART 35 (BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, CITY
PLANNING BOARD, AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee*
4. Romero LOCAL LAW H of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A PUBLIC CODE VIOLATION
DATABASE
*Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee*
5. Romero LOCAL LAW I of 2022
A LOCAL LAW CREATING A COMMUNITY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE
ENACTMENT OF REPARATIONS REMEDIES RELATED TO THE SALE OF
CANNABIS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
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6. Romero LOCAL LAW J of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT
INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM
PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
7. Romero LOCAL LAW K of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT
INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
IN REALTION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE DEPARMENT FROM
PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
8. Kimbrough LOCAL LAW L OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTERACTIONS) OF PART 1 (DEPARTMENT OF POLICE) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND KINETIC ENERGY
MUNITIONS ON CIVILIAN POPULATIONS
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
9. Zamer LOCAL LAW M OF 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) REDUCING
THE SPEED LIMIT OF THE CITY OF ALBANY FROM 30 TO 25 MILES PER HOUR
*Referred to Public Safety Committee*
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ORDINANCES INTRODUCED
22.101.22 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DEFINING MOTORIZED
SCOOTERS TO INCLUDE DEVICES WITHOUT HANDLEBARS
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ORDINANCES HELD
1. 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*
2. Farrell Ordinance 16.72.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (BICYCLES AND ALL MOTOR VEHICLES)
OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE REGULATION OF SKATEBOARDING ON
SIDEWALKS
*Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee*
3. Kimbrough Ordinance 17.81.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO 1053
BREWING, LLC, OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY OVER A PORTION
OF THE CITY REIGHT-OF-WAY OF BRIDGE STREET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF AN ADA COMPLIANT RAMP AND DECT AT DRUTHERS
BREWING COMPANY
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
4. Adams Ordinance 18.82.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO NATIONAL
GRID OF AN EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY
WITHIN LINCOLN PARK AT THE BEAVER CREEK SATELLITE FACILITY FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF A TRANSFORMER AND ELECTRICAL LINE
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
5. Love Ordinance 19.91.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
ENACTING A SUMMER RECESS IN LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS
*Referred to Council Operations and Ethics*
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5. Farrell Ordinance 20.91.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 151 (COMMERCIAL STANDARDS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CONSUMER PROTECTION FOR PARKING
LOTS
*Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement*
6. Johnson Ordinance 21.91.22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT TO HISTORIC MANSION
HILL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY OVER A
PORTION OF THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE ASH GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX
MAP NUMBER 76.49-3-57) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANE OF AN ADA
COMPLIANT RAMP
*Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee*
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RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
90.101.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING AND
ENDORSING THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO EMPIRE
STATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UNDER ROUND 6 OF THE
RESTORE NY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE MUNICIPAL GRANT
PROGRAM FOR FUNDING TO ASSIST THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
PROJECT LOCATED AT 143 MONTGOMERY STREET IN THE CITY OF
ALBANY
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RESOLUTIONS HELD
1. 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*
2. 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*
3. Anane Resolution 88.92.22R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF
PHILLIP SABATINO AND RENAMING A PORTION OF QUAIL STREET IN HIS
HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
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