Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · August 2, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Monday, August 2nd, 2023
The Common Council was convened at 5:41 PM in the Council Chambers on the Second Floor of City Hall,
24 Eagle Street, and was called to order by President Pro Tempore Kimbrough. It livestreamed on YouTube
and Facebook.
Members Present: Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, and President Ellis.
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson, Brett Williams, Jake Eisland, Bryan Jimenez, Max Thierry, and Juliette
Geraghty, Nairobi Vives, Veneilya Harden, John Levendosky, Kevin Cannizzaro, Paul “Batman” Collins-
Hackett, Antoinette Santos, and Michele Andre.
Speakers:
Nairobi Vives, Chair of the Albany Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
Veneilya Harden, Vice Chair of the Albany Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
John Levendosky, Member of the Albany Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
Kevin Cannizzaro, Member of the Albany Community Police Review Board (CPRB)
Julie L. Schwartz, Managing Director of T&M USA, LLC
Martin G. Gleeson, Managing Director of T&M USA, LLC
Andrew Lah, Moeel Lah Fakhoury LLP
Russell Bloom, Moeel Lah Fakhoury LLP
Discussion/Questions:
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough convened the meeting.
CPRB Chair Vives introduced the membership of the CPRB, discussed the structure of the
presentation, and provided an overview of the contents.
CPRB Vice Chair Harden discussed the overall volunteer nature of being on the board of the CPRB
and the hardships faced as a result of that, including the workload that each member and the sole staff
member take on in conducting business.
CPRB Vice Chair Harden further lauded the sole CPRB staff member Michele Andre and discussed
the mission of the CPRB of improving police-community communication and relations and ensuring
police accountability. CPRB Vice Chair Harden also discussed the general actions the CPRB
undertakes in conducting its business.
CPRB Member Levendosky discussed the work undertaken by the CPRB, including how many
complaints the CPRB has reviewed and recommended findings for – 15.
CPRB Vice Chair Harden discussed the community outreach they conduct to engage the community
and make them aware of the role they play in the city, including mediating complaints, an
underutilized process offered by the CPRB. CPRB Vice Chair Harden continued, discussing outreach
with other organizations outside the City of Albany.
CPRB Chair Vives discussed the Discipline Matrix and the public engagement they undertook in
developing the matrix. CPRB Chair Vives noted that the Discipline Matrix is ready for submission to
the Chief of Police for his approval.
CPRB Chair Vives provided background for the outside counsel retained by the CPRB, Mark S.
Mishler and Michael L. Goldstein.
CPRB Chair Vives further discussed professional development opportunities that have been
developed and sourced for board members as well as programs that make the CPRB’s work more
efficient. CPRB Chair Vives also introduced group of independent investigators who conduct work
on behalf of the CPRB, T&M USA, LLC and consultants from Moeel Lah Fakhoury, LLP.
Julie Schwartz provided background on the work T&M conducts and provided a personal
background.
Martin Gleeson provided a personal background.
Schwartz discussed the general steps taken during a successful CPRB investigation and elaborated on
the need for unfettered access to case files. Schwartz stated that the CPRB is not receiving unfettered
access and discussed issues faced when accessing documents including: disorganized document
uploading; a previously 7 day, now 14 day, limit to accessing evidence before needing to resubmit a
request; and audit logs that show how many times documents were accessed and by who.
Schwartz also discussed cases they have been attempting to receive access to, one in particular where
a mother was refused information by the Albany Police Department on whether a case was open for
sexual assault of minor.
Schwartz continued, stating that when beginning to investigate the complaint, only the 911 call was
provided. The CPRB was informed that the case would be sent to Corporation Counsel to determine
if the CPRB can receive additional case information, then the CPRB was informed that the case was
too sensitive and that CPRB would need to subpoena the case.
Schwartz continued, stating that under CPRB subpoena powers granted by Local Law J of 2020, the
CPRB issued subpoenas for the case and were told by the City of Albany Corporation Counsel that
the case was too sensitive, the case files would not be provided to the CPRB, and that the subpoena
would need to go to a judge.
Schwartz further continued, discussing an officer-involved shooting case where three officers, the
sergeant, and the Chief of Police were subpoenaed and those individuals did not comply with the
subpoena and did not submit a motion to quash the subpoena.
Council Member Hoey spoke on a letter from the Police Benevolent Association’s (PBA) outside
counsel, Christopher Silva, that was sent to CPRB counsel, Michael Goldstein, prior to the date of
the hearing stating that the subpoenaed police officers would not be appearing before the CPRB.
Schwartz responded noting that she was not aware of the initial letter, but was aware of an email the
night prior to the hearing when she was first made aware that the officers would not attend the
hearing. She also stated that the CPRB’s outside counsel informed the PBA’s outside counsel that the
officers must attend the hearing and were expected to be there, after which there was no further
response.
Gleeson stated that the letter from the PBA’s outside counsel recognized that the CPRB had
subpoena powers and that permission was being requested to have the officers not be present at the
hearing and elaborated further on the situation.
Council Member Hoey stated that it is important to hear both sides with regards to the CPRB issues
and that the council will do what it needs to in order to ensure the CPRB can function.
Council Member Balarin stated that he wished both sides were present at the caucus/work session to
discuss the issues clearly. Council Member Balarin also discussed the NYC CPRB, their access, and
asked how similar boards throughout the state have dealt with access issues similar to the Albany
CPRB, to which Schwartz responded.
Council Member Balarin requested additional information on a case CPRB was attempting to review,
to which Schwartz responded that they are unable to receive information from the Albany Police
Department.
Council Member Anane spoke on the need for improved access to case information for CPRB and a
resolution of differences between CPRB and the City of Albany. Council Member Anane then asked
about the CPRB request for independent counsel, to which Schwartz responded.
Council Member Anane also asked how many cases are being impacted by administration’s refusal
to provide material, to which Schwartz responded that two cases are unable to be worked because of
the CPRB’s lack of access to the case information.
Council Member Anane discussed Local Law J of 2020 and the CPRB’s investigative work as
necessary to justify officer actions as much as it is to hold police officers accountable, to which
Schwartz responded.
President Ellis asked if Local Law J of 2020 establishes a 7 day limit for access to material, to which
Schwartz responded no.
President Ellis asked if Local Law J of 2020 gives subpoena power to the CPRB and if the Albany
Police Department is provided an exception to the subpoena, to which Schwartz responded that there
is an established procedure for reviewing subpoenas in sensitive cases.
President Ellis asked if Local Law J of 2020 requires an access audit trail, to which Schwartz
responded no, but that by using the system that the Albany Police Department uses to share
information, the CPRB is subject to the monitoring. The history of CPRB access to case information
was further discussed.
President Ellis asked if confidentiality concerns were part of the reasoning for not providing material,
to which Schwartz responded yes. When asked if the investigators were required to sign
confidentiality agreements prior to reviewing case information, Schwartz responded yes.
President Ellis addressed the Common Council, summarizing the issues that the CPRB are facing and
spoke about the place of the Common Council with regards to establishing laws that the City must
follow.
CPRB Chair Vives spoke on the access issue and introduced CPRB consultants Russell Bloom and
Andrew Lah who would speak on best practices for an effective civilian oversight board.
Andrew Lah discussed the effective practices, including unfettered access to records, direct access to
internal affairs databases, and independent counsel.
Russell Bloom discussed the practices being used by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
Office of the Independent Police Auditor and how direct access to materials and even access to
officer schedules in order to schedule conversations and discussions was established early in the
office’s history and that has allowed the office to work effectively, with the cooperation of officers.
Council Member Kimbrough asked Russell Bloom how long it may take for the Albany CPRB to be
established as an oversight agency with unimpeded access to investigate police activity as needed, to
which Russell Bloom stated that it depends on how quickly the stakeholders make that process and
that the BART Office of the Independent Police Auditor was created as an oversight agency using a
robust, comprehensive model.
Council Member Balarin asked how long it took for Russell Bloom’s office to be trusted by internal
affairs to be able to take the lead on investigations, to which Russell Bloom responded four to five
years, mostly related to the actions of the Police Chief and consent of the police unions. The idea was
floated to eliminate parallel investigations and let the Independent Police Auditor conduct its own
investigations.
Council Member Balarin also asked about the structure of the BART Office of the Independent
Police Auditor and if the office is housed under BART, to which Russell Bloom responded that he is
a BART employee but board appointed, separate from the structure of the BART police. Russell
Bloom further discussed his access to evidence and materials.
Council Member Balarin further inquired into the physical space of Russell Bloom’s office, to which
Russell Bloom replied that it is a completely separate structure.
Council Member Anane spoke on the passage of Local Law J of 2020 and city departments needing
to cooperate with the CPRB.
CPRB Chair Vives thanked other invited speakers and further discussed the issues the CPRB is
facing.
CPRB Member Cannizzaro summarized the issues the CPRB has been facing.
CPRB Chair Vives discussed the Albany Law School’s assistance through providing administrative
support to the CPRB since the creation of the CPRB in 2000, but that contract is set to expire in 2024
and will not be renewed by the Government Law Center. This will remove their one staff member
and hamper other activity of the CPRB.
CPRB Member Cannizzaro discussed proposals that the CPRB will be submitting to the Common
Council for how to support the CPRB and increase its effectiveness.
CPRB Chair Vives spoke on the dedication of the CPRB members and the impact that the issues they
have faced have on the team as a whole.
Council Member Kimbrough spoke about the absence of quorum.
There being no further business, the President Pro Tempore adjourned the caucus/work session at 7:44 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4skEdgK4M
Respectfully submitted,
Bryan Jimenez
Senior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, August 7, 2023
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
Page 1 of 10
Local Laws Held
1 Johnson C of 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 Planning 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 & Land Use*
3 Romero 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
*Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee*
4 Romero 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*
5 Romero 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 RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE ALBANY POLICE
DEPARMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS
*Referred to Public Safety*
6 Kimbrough 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*
7 Zamer 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*
8 Anane D of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 5 OF LOCAL LAW 1-2016 IN RELATION TO THE EXPIRATION
THEREOF
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
Page 2 of 10
Local Laws Held
9 Keegan E of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE XI TO BE ENTITLED “HARASSMENT OF A
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, PUBLIC SERVICE OFFICER, OR TRAFFIC SAFETY AIDE”
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
10 Adams F of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT AND RENTAL
DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN
RELATION TO REQUIRING SUCH PERMITS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL DWELLING UNITS
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
11 Planning G of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 4 (HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION) 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
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee*
12 Zamer H of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 41 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY
COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
13 Frederick I of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XV (HOMESTEAD AND NONHOMESTEAD BASE
PROPORTIONS) OF CHAPTER 333 (TAXATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN
RELATION TO EXTENDING THE REPEAL DATE OF SUCH ARTICLE
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
Page 3 of 10
Ordinances Introduced
1 Balarin 32.81.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 375-405 (PARKING AND LOADING) OF CHAPTER 375
(UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE DURATION OF A
Page 4 of 10
Ordinances Held
1 Farrell 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 & Code Enforcement*
2 Love 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 & Ethics*
3 Anane 49.121.22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
*Referred to Public Safety*
4 Anane 5.21.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (LOITERING; DISTURBANCES; DEFACING PROPERTY) OF
CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION
TO SIMPLIFYING THE ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES FOR LOITERING.
*Referred to Public Safety*
5 Robinson 9.31.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 284 LIVINGSTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER
65.65-5-2) TO BRANDI POCZIK
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
6 Clarke 11.32.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 64
COLVIN AVENUE, 65 COLVIN AVENUE, 67 COLVIN AVENUE AND 69 COLVIN AVENUE FROM
“MIXED-USE COMMUNITY URBAN” (MU-CU) TO “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-
NC) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee*
7 Clarke 12.32.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY REGARDING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
DWELLING UNITS IN MIXED-USE-NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER DISTRICTS
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee*
8 Romero 15.41.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (COMPLETE STREETS) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN
SIGNALIZATION AND PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
Page 5 of 10
Ordinances Held
9 Farrell 16.42.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V (UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISES) OF CHAPTER
255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
10 Romero 17.42.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY CREATING AN INCREASING FEE SCALE AND MODIFYING THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS OF TRASH AND LITTER PROVISIONS
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
11 Kimbrough 18.52.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF 27
MAIN STREET FROM “MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER” (MU-NC) TO “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL”
(I-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee*
12 Clarke 20.61.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT OVER A
PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 2 PITCH PINE ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 41.13-
4-1) TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF A PAD-MOUNTED RECLOSER UNIT AND THE NECESSARY APPURTENANCES
THERETO
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
13 Zamer 24.61.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY CODIFYING THE REGULATIONS AROUND BUILDING MATERIALS AND MATRESSES FOR
CURBSIDE COLLECTION
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
14 Keegan 25.61.23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CODIFYING EXEMPTIONS FOR SNOW
REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
15 Kimbrough 26.61.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN-
OWNED AND CONTROLLED BUSINESSES
*Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights*
Page 6 of 10
Ordinances Held
16 Frederick 27.62.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 46.112.22 (AS AMENDED 12/22/2022) WHICH
AUTHORIZED CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE
OF $2,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – IMPROVEMENTS
TO APD FACILITIES) BY INCREASING SUCH AUTHORIZATION TO $3,441,000
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
17 Keegan 28.62.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY BY ADDING A PERMITTING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL HAULERS OF SOLID WASTE
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
18 Balarin 29.71.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR
CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND CONSUMPTION SITES
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
19 Robinson 31.72.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 177 FIRST STREET (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.73-5-68)
TO MICHAEL LANE
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
Page 7 of 10
Resolutions Introduced
1 Johnson 84.81.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DIRECTING THE CREATION OF A HOTSPOT
ELIMINATION, ASSESSMENT, AND TRACKING PROGRAM
Page 8 of 10
Resolutions Held
1 Hoey 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 and Environment*
2 Hoey 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 & Family Services*
3 Clarke 9.21.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE OF BEVERLY BARDEQUEZ
AND RENAMING A PORTION OF RAPP ROAD IN HER HONOR
*Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee*
4 Balarin 49.52.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCE
OF THE STATE OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NUMBER 65.71-1-
55) FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
PURPOSES
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
5 Finance 54.61.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS
AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHICH WILL
AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
6 Balarin 67.62.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING JESSICA WILCOX TO THE PUBLIC,
EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD
*Referred to PEG Ad Hoc*
7 Balarin 75.71.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
GLINNESA D. GAILLIARD, ESQ. TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
8 Balarin 76.71.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SHADI
KHADIVI TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
9 Balarin 77.71.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL
BREIDSTER TO THE CITY OF ALBANY PLANNING BOARD
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
Page 9 of 10
Resolutions Held
10 Balarin 82.72.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAIGE
BARNUM TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
11 Balarin 83.72.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JELLISA
JOSEPH TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
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