Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, November 21st, 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 1 LOCAL LAWS INTRODUCED 2  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* 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 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* 3 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* 10. Frederick LOCAL LAW N OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III (SENIOR CITIZENS TAX EXEMPTION) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM INCOME ELIGIBILITY LEVELS APPLICABLE TO THE EXEMPTION *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 11. Frederick LOCAL LAW O OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS WITH LIMITED INCOME) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM INCOME ELIGIBILITY LEVELS APPLICABLE TO THE EXEMPTION *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee* 4  ORDINANCES INTRODUCED 33.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ADA COMPLIANCE) 34.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – REHABILITATION OF CENTRAL & FRISBIE AVENUES) 35.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – LINCOLN PARK PROJECT) 36.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $15,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $15,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS CITY BUILDINGS) 37.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION) 38.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $5,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREET RECONSTRUCTION) 39.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE 5  FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ROADWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS) 40.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – LIGHTING SYSTEM UPGRADES) 41.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – PLANNING FOR TRICENTENNIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS) 42.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – PLANNING FOR TRAFFIC SPEED REDUCTION IMPROVEMENTS) 43.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING) 44.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,200,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNALS) 45.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM) 46.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED 6  COST OF $2,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – IMPROVEMENTS TO APD FACILITIES) 47.112.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $5,000,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – LINCOLN PARK POOL IMPROVEMENTS) 7  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. 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* 4. 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* 5. 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* 8 6. Farrell Ordinance 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 *Referred to Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee* 7. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 24.111.22 AN ORDINACE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 8. Love Ordinance 24.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO THE ALBANY COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF 142 LIVINGSTON AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.74-4-13), 35 TEN BROECK PLACE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.74- 4-20), AND 37 TEN BROECK PLACE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 65.74-4-21) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 9. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 25.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ALBANY FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 10. Frederick on behalf of Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 26.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,146,875.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,146,875.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – ACQUISITION OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 11. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 27.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $115,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $115,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – CONSTRUCTION OF A GREENHOUSE AT DGS HEADQUARTERS) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 9 12. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 28.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $180,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $180,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – ACQUISITION OF PORTABLE TRUCK LIFTS) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 13. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 29.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $633,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $633,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – INSTALLATION OF FENCING AT CITY FACILITIES) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 14. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 30.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,483,553.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,483,553.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS MAINTENANCE VEHICLES) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 15. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 31.111.22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $410,805.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $410,805.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – PLANNING AND DESIGN OF FUTURE WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 16. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Ordinance 32.111.22 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 (ALBANY FIRE DEPARTMENT – ACQUISITION OF FIRE-FIGHTING VEHICLES, APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT) *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 10 RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED 11  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. Frederick on behalf of the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Resolution 100.111.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OUTLINING ITS ACTIONS AND EXPRESSING ITS FINDINGS AND INTENT CONCERNING THE CITY OF ALBANY 2023 BUDGET AS PROPOSED IN ORDINANCE 23.102.22 *Referred to Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee* 4. Anane Resolution 102.111.22R(MC) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY’S COMMON COUNCIL CALLING ON THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE AND NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH ITS FAIR SHARE OF UNRESTRICTED STATE AID AND MAKE PERMANENT $15 MILLION IN CAPITAL CITY FUNDING 12