Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · October 11, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
The Common Council was convened at 5:40 PM. in the Council Chambers on the Second Floor of City Hall,
24 Eagle Street, and was called to order by Majority Leader Farrell. It livestreamed on YouTube and
Facebook.
Members Present: Adams, Anane, Balarin, Farrell, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Love, Robinson, and
Romero
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson (Acting City Clerk), Brett Williams (Corporation Counsel), Jake
Eisland (Research Counsel), Bryan Jimenez (Senior Legislative Aide), Max Thierry
(Junior Policy Analyst), Juliette Geraghty (Junior Legislative Aide), Zvi Gomez (Albany
High Intern)
Discussion/Questions:
The agenda for the October 16th, 2023 regular meeting was discussed.
o Corporation Counsel Brett Williams discussed updates to the bond ordinances that will be
provided before Monday’s meeting.
o Council Member Romero spoke on the purpose of Resolution 105.102.23R.
Research Counsel Jake Eisland discussed two resolutions that may be introduced at the October 16th
regular meeting, pending majority consent.
o Council Member Keegan and Research Counsel Jake Eisland spoke on the sponsorship of the
resolution regarding the attacks in Israel.
Council Member Frederick discussed the recent and upcoming Finance, Assessment and Taxation
committee meetings.
o Majority Leader Farrell and Bryan Jimenez spoke on the materials being available prior to
the committee meetings.
o Council Member Hoey clarified the schedule for the current week.
Majority Leader Farrell discussed this week’s leadership meeting, including discussions of where in
the agenda local elected officials should be providing comments before the Common Council.
Majority Leader Farrell and Council President Ellis further discussed the need for the public to
maintain decorum during the meetings.
Council President Ellis discussed the structure of the agenda, including when elected officials should
be providing comment during the meeting in the future.
Council Member Anane asked for clarification on the allotted length of time for elected officials
speaking during public comment period, to which Majority Leader Farrell responded.
Council President Ellis discussed the time limit on the public comment period.
Council Member Frederick asked how the order of public commenters is determined, to which
Acting City Clerk Shaniqua Jackson and Majority Leader Farrell responded that it is determined on a
first-come, first-serve basis.
Council Member Anane asked if the order of business of the agenda could be altered at the meetings,
including when communication from the elected officials is heard, to which Majority Leader Farrell
responded affirmatively.
Council Members Balarin asked about the structure of the agenda allowing for an additional public
comment period at the end of the meeting, to which Majority Leader Farrell responded.
Council Member Balarin further recommended allowing the remainder of public commenters who
did not get a chance to speak in the initial hour period to speak at the end of the meeting.
o Council President Ellis responded that he would support this and would consider it at the
meetings.
Council Member Romero spoke on her position against limiting public comment period to one hour.
Council Member Johnson spoke on elected officials speaking prior to other public commenters.
Majority Leader Farrell spoke on asking for a standard level of respect from the public.
Council Member Robinson spoke on other outlets for public comment and recommended finding
additional ways for people to engage with city government.
Majority Leader Farrell spoke on the Council President having decision-making powers in regards to
how public comment period is conducted.
There being no further business, Majority Leader Farrell called for the meeting to be adjourned at 6:11 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiQb3VRL4mQ
Respectfully submitted,
Juliette Geraghty
Junior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, October 16, 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
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on October 16th,
2023 at 7:00PM and will be held in advance of the potential passage of the following ordinance.
This meeting will be an in-person meeting in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall and will
be held on the following matter:
ORDINANCE 37.101.23, Sponsored by Council Member Frederick
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, AS
PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through
Friday, in the office of the Common Council, 24 Eagle St, Rm 206, Albany, NY 12207. Efforts will
also be made to make application documents available for viewing online at:
https://www.albanyny.gov/2187/Albany-Common-Council
This public hearing is being held pursuant to guidelines established in the Open Meetings Law
and anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments (commoncouncil@albanyny.gov)
or provide in-person testimony on three ordinances before the Common Council for
consideration. The Public Hearing will be livestreamed to our YouTube© page:
https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil5666
We encourage all interested parties to submit written comments by 12 noon on October 16th,
2023. Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the above stated time and
location.
Shaniqua Jackson
Acting City Clerk
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Local Laws Introduced
1 Hoey K of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XLIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 33
(COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND
COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATIONS TO TERMS
OF APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
2 Hoey L of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 371 (WATER AND WATERWAYS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING FLUORIDE COMPOUNDS TO
THE WATER SUPPLY
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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 the Public Safety Committee*
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 the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee*
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 the Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee 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 the Public Safety Committee*
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 the Public Safety Committee*
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 the Public Safety Committee*
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 the Public Safety Committee*
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Local Laws Held
8 Anane D of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 5 OF LOCAL LAW 1-2016 IN RELATION TO THE
EXPIRATION THEREOF
*Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
11 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
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Ordinances Introduced
1 Frederick 39.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $9,825,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – STREET RECONSTRUCTION)
2 Frederick 40.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – ADA COMPLIANCE)
3 Frederick 41.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION)
4 Frederick 42.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,039,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,039,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
5 Frederick 43.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $291,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $291,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – VEHICLES)
6 Frederick 44.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $700,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION)
7 Frederick 45.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $539,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $539,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – EQUIPMENT & FIXTURES)
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Ordinances Introduced
8 Frederick 46.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – FUEL STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM)
9 Frederick 47.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – CAPITAL HILLS REHABILITATION &
10 Frederick 48.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN )
11 Frederick 49.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,984,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,984,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – SOLID WASTE VEHICLES)
12 Frederick 50.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – RENOVATIONS TO CITY BUILDINGS)
13 Frederick 51.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – SPEED REDUCTION)
14 Frederick 52.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $330,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $330,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
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Ordinances Introduced
15 Frederick 53.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $700,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREETLIGHT CAPITAL
16 Frederick 54.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING)
17 Frederick 55.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $450,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $450,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERAS)
18 Frederick 56.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE )
19 Frederick 57.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – STUDIES )
20 Frederick 58.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,800,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,800,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS )
21 Frederick 59.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (AFD – FIRE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS)
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Ordinances Introduced
22 Frederick 60.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (AFD – FIRE APPARATUS)
23 Frederick 61.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,567,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,567,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – TIVOLI
PARK IMPROVEMENTS)
24 Frederick 62.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – HUDSON
RIVER GATEWAYS)
25 Frederick 63.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – POLICE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE
26 Frederick 64.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $600,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – MOBILE COMMAND UNIT)
27 Frederick 65.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – PUBLIC SAFETY I.T. SYSTEMS)
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Ordinances Introduced
28 Frederick 66.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $12,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – WEST HILL COMMUNITY
29 Frederick 67.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $7,400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – HOFFMAN RECREATION CENTER)
30 Frederick 68.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $25,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING
THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – LINCOLN PARK POOL)
31 Frederick 69.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $588,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $325,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – PLAYGROUNDS)
32 Frederick 70.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – SPRAY PADS)
33 Frederick 71.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – TRICENTENNIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS)
34 Frederick 72.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
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Ordinances Introduced
35 Frederick 73.102.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO
PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – MADISON PARK REIMAGINING)
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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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
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 the Council Operations & Ethics Committee*
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 the Public Safety Committee*
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 the Public Safety Committee*
5 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
6 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 the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
7 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 the Human Resources & Human Rights Committee*
8 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 the General Services, Health & Environment Committee*
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Ordinances Held
9 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
PROJECT
*Referred to the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee*
10 Adams 33.82.23
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY-OWNED PARCELS AT 34 IRVING
STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-10), 38 IRVING STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL
NUMBER 76.40-2-9), AND 181 MYRTLE AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.40-2-37)
TO CAPITAL ROOTS, INC.
*Referred to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
11 Flynn 34.92.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROVIDING DEFRIBRILLATORS IN MUNICIPAL
WORKPLACES
*Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
12 Adams 35.92.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIII (PARKING METERS) OF CHAPTER 359
(VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
RENAMING COLUMBUS DAY TO INDIGINOUS PEOPLES DAY
*Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
13 Frederick 37.101.23
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024, AS
PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
*Referred to the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee*
14 Romero 38.101.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF
CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN
RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE
*Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
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Resolutions Introduced
1 Romero 105.102.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION,
AND FUNDING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE, 100% OF THE FEDERAL-AID AND STATE
“MARCHISELLI” PROGRAM-AID ELIGIBLE COSTS, OF A TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL-AID PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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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 the General Services, Health & Environment Committee*
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 the Parks, Recreation & Family Services Committee*
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 Robinson 92.91.23R
A RESOLUTION IN ENCOURAGING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO SEEK ENVIRONMENTAL
BOND ACT FUNDING FOR THE PATROON CREEK GREENWAY
*Referred to the General Services, Health & Environment Committee*
5 Adams 95.92.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE SECOND MONDAY IN
OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY IN ALBANY
*Referred to the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee*
6 Hoey 97.101.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NAIROBI VIVES AS A
MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
*Referred to the Public Safety Committee*
7 Hoey 98.101.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING PAUL COLLINS-HACKETT AS
A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
*Referred to the Public Safety Committee*
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