Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · November 29, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
The Common Council was convened at 5:34 PM in the Council Chambers on the Second Floor of City Hall,
24 Eagle Street, and was called to order by President Pro Temp Kimbrough. It livestreamed on YouTube and
Facebook.
Members Present: Adams, Farrell, Flynn, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, Robinson, Romero,
Zamer, and Council President Ellis
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson, Brett Williams, Jake Eisland, Bryan Jimenez, Max Thierry, Juliette
Geraghty
Discussion/Questions:
The agenda for the December 4th, 2023 regular meeting was discussed.
o Council Member Hoey spoke on the Public Safety committee meeting that will take place
after this evening’s caucus that will include discussions of Local Law J of 2023.
o Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Brett Williams spoke on sending out updated versions
of Resolutions 118.121.23R, 119.121.23R, and 120.121.23R to include specific values.
o Council Member Robinson asked for clarification on the missing values in the resolutions, to
which Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Brett Williams and President Pro Temp
Kimbrough responded.
o Council Member Hoey asked if these resolutions should be voted on at the upcoming
December 4th meeting, which Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Brett Williams
confirmed.
President Pro Temp Kimbrough and Majority Leader Farrell spoke on the College of Saint Rose’s
financial situation and their request for assistance.
Council Member Romero asked what support would look like outside of a financial contribution, to
which Majority Leader Farrell clarified that the college is in need of financial support.
There being no further business, President Pro Temp Kimbrough asked for a motion to adjourn, which was
duly made by Council Member Hoey, seconded by Council Member Love, and the meeting was adjourned at
5:45 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UONniZ-yXV4
Respectfully submitted,
Juliette Geraghty
Junior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, December 4, 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
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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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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 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*
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9 Hoey J 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
*Referred to Public Safety*
10 Hoey K 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
*Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee*
11 Anane L of 2023
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY BY ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 337 TO BE ENTITLED “TOBACCO RETAIL LICENSE”
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
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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 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 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*
5 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*
6 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*
7 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*
8 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 Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
9 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 Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
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10 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 Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
11 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 Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
12 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 Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
13 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)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
14 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)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
15 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)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
16 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)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
17 Anane 74.111.23
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE “COMMISSION ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG” AND PROVIDING FOR
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO CREATING A CONTEST TO
DETERMINE A NEW FLAG FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
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18 Kimbrough 75.112.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CREATING A SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM CAMERA DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAM
*Referred to Public Safety*
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Resolutions Introduced
1 Frederick 118.121.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES
IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID WATER AND SEWER CHARGES
2 Frederick 119.121.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY UPON PROPERTIES
IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR UNPAID CHARGES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE,
AND THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
3 Frederick 120.121.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF 2024 BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) CHARGES AND AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER TO PLACE
SUCH CHARGES ON 2024 CITY TAX BILLS
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 & 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 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 Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
5 Anane 113.112.23R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING REDEVELOPMENT OF I-787 AND THE
HUDSON RIVERFRONT TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENT USE OF SPACE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
RIVER ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND AESTHETIC BEAUTY WHILE
MAINTAINING REASONABLE TRAFFIC FEATURES THAT INCREASE PEDESTRIAN, BIKER AND
MOTORIST SAFETY IN THE AREA
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
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