Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · March 13, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
The Common Council was convened at 5:37 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, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, Robinson,
Romero, Zamer, and Council President Ellis
Staff Present: Trey Kingston, Darius Shahinfar, Marisa Franchini, Shaniqua Jackson, Demetra Brown,
Jake Eisland, Max Thierry, Juliette Geraghty
Discussion/Questions:
President Pro Temp Kimbrough welcomed the City Assessor, Trey Kingston, to speak on the citywide
reassessment.
Trey Kingston spoke on why the reassessment took place this year and how it was conducted.
Trey Kingston further spoke on the process for property owners to dispute their assessment.
President Pro Temp Kimbrough asked for clarification on when the grievance period is, to which Trey
Kingston responded April 15th through May 28th.
Majority Leader Farrell thanked Trey Kingston for his work with the City.
Majority Leader Farrell asked when the reassessments would take effect, to which Trey Kingston
responded they would take effect for the July 1, 2024 assessment roll, which will be seen on the
September 1, 2024 school taxes.
Majority Leader Farrell asked about the impact on STAR and Enhanced STAR, to which Trey Kingston
responded STAR and Enhanced STAR is a flat amount.
Majority Leader Farrell asked is there will be an impact on home insurance, to which Trey Kingston
responded there should not be an impact based on the City’s assessment.
Majority Leader Farrell asked about the requirement to submit supporting documentation when property
owners are disputing their assessment, to which Trey Kingston responded that they are supposed to
require documentation according to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, but he
would discuss further with them.
Majority Leader Farrell spoke on her concern that the assessment does not reflect the market-rate values
of properties. Majority Leader Farrell further asked why average condition of the properties was
assumed when calculating the assessment and whether there was discussion on factoring in how long a
property owner has owned a house into the assessment value, to which Trey Kingston responded and
spoke on how they are required to assess similar properties the same way despite ownership status.
Majority Leader Farrell asked if there was been research into how the assessment would affect rental
prices, to which Trey Kingston responded that they are unsure of how rents would be affected because
they are unsure of the effect on profit margins. Trey Kingston further spoke on the need for the City to
explore exemption options with the State in order to combat issues people are seeing with their
assessments.
Majority Leader Farrell asked if the fact that the City may be experiencing a housing bubble was
considered before the decision to reassess, to which Trey Kingston responded and spoke on the
importance of conducting a reassessment more frequently than the City has done in the past.
Majority Leader Farrell asked whether there has been communication with our State representatives
about relief for people experiencing sharp increases, to which Trey Kingston responded that there has
been discussions about amending initial exemptions. Trey Kingston further explained that they could not
see the full result of the reassessment until the total project is completed.
Majority Leader Farrell asked if the City is considering using a uniform percentage of market value, to
which Trey Kingston responded.
Majority Leader Farrell asked when the proposed assessments would be available, to which Trey
Kingston responded April 15.
Majority Leader Farrell asked if property owners could use state-owned buildings to compare to their
own property when filing a grievance, to which Trey Kingston responded.
Majority Leader Farrell asked about the cost to file small claims, to which Trey Kingston responded that
the file fee is $35.
Majority Leader Farrell asked if an example of a challenge document could be made available on the
website, to which Trey Kingston responded affirmatively.
Council Member Frederick echoed sentiments of Majority Leader Farrell.
Council Member Frederick asked for concrete examples of supporting documentation that property
owners could submit to dispute the assessment, to which Trey Kingston responded that they accept
anything that shows a differing market value, such as a recent appraisal, recent purchase price of the
property, or other explanations.
Council Member Frederick asked what is considered recent in terms of appraisals and purchase prices,
to which Trey Kingston stated that since 2020 is more than sufficient but still encouraged people to
submit documents from earlier if that is what they have.
Council Member Frederick asked if the tax responsibility would shift from property owners whose
grievances are successful to property owners who do not file a grievance, to which Trey Kingston
responded that is not the case. Trey Kingston further spoke on it being realized the following year and
can be made up through added value (such as new builds).
Council Member Frederick asked when residents could expect to hear back if they file a dispute, to
which Trey Kingston responded property owners should hear within three weeks.
Council Member Zamer asked if there were discussions about making the changes incrementally, to
which Trey Kingston responded that it is not legal.
Council Member Zamer asked about employees in the Assessment Office inspecting properties that have
disputed their assessment, to which Trey Kingston responded that employees might inspect square
footage, style of the home, etc.
Council Member Zamer asked for more information on valuation districts, to which Trey Kingston
responded, giving background on the valuation districts.
Council Member Zamer asked if property owners could use nearby properties with different assessments
as support when filing a grievance, even if the properties are in different valuation districts, to which
Trey Kingston responded affirmatively.
Council Member Zamer asked for clarification if property owners could use a comparative market
analysis from Zillow for support documentation when disputing the assessment, to which Trey Kingston
responded affirmatively.
Council Member Balarin asked about the impact having an appraisal or providing evidence of sale
prices for comparable properties would have on lowering the assessment, to which Trey Kingston
responded it would likely have an impact but they have to follow State’s methodologies, which may
differ from the real estate methodology.
Trey Kingston further clarified for the record that the Assessment Office is not in charge of reviewing
the values of properties that have disputed the assessment.
Council Member Balarin asked if a private appraisal would likely have a more significant impact on
lowering the assessed value than an estimated value from Zillow, to which Trey Kingston responded
affirmatively.
Council Member Balarin thanked Trey Kingston for attending.
Council Member Balarin asked about including foreclosures and estate sales when determining the value
of a neighborhood, to which Trey Kingston confirmed that it is against state regulations.
Council Member Balarin asked if property owners would be made aware of the factors that led to their
assessment value, to which Trey Kingston responded affirmatively.
Council Member Balarin spoke on his concerns with the increases to property assessments.
Council Member Balarin spoke on suggestions he has received to assist residents, such as to cap
assessment or tax increases at a certain amount, delay when the assessment will take effect until 2026, or
restart the assessment process.
o Trey Kingston responded that a cap is not allowed under the State regulations. He further
explained that delaying when the reassessment would take effect would lead there to be no
assessment roll for this year.
Council Member Balarin asked for clarification on why the previous year’s assessment roll cannot be
used for this year, to which Trey Kingston responded that there is a new roll every year that the State
certifies.
Council Member Balarin spoke on his position that the City should work to find solutions to the stress
being put on residents.
Council Member Flynn asked what the percentage of properties will see an increase in taxes versus
those that will see a decrease in taxes, to which Trey Kingston responded 49% will see a decrease in
taxes and 51% will see an increase in taxes.
Council Member Flynn asked about the amount of single-family homes vs. multiple unit buildings that
will see an increase in taxes, to which Trey Kingston responded that they are not able to extrapolate the
data by property class but he believes that two- and three-family homes have seen the steepest increases.
Council President Ellis asked if, after the assessment is done, it is possible to cap the reassessed values
at a certain amount, to which Trey Kingston responded that it is not possible.
Council President Ellis asked if exemptions could be put into place after the assessment is done, to
which Trey Kingston responded affirmatively but that the State is responsible for creating exemptions.
Trey Kingston further stated that the City could advocate for exemptions to specific scenarios.
Council President Ellis asked if the assessment could be thrown out after it is completed, to which Trey
Kingston responded that to his knowledge throwing out the reassessment would lead there to be no
assessment roll.
Council President Ellis asked if the City has the capability to handle a significant number of grievances,
to which Trey Kingston responded that all residents will have their grievance reviewed and their chance
to be heard as long as they file on time, regardless of the number of grievances the City receives.
Council President Ellis spoke on his position that the City should help resident’s navigate issues with
their assessment caused by housing prices significantly increasing.
Trey Kingston spoke on the importance of conducting assessments more frequently to lessen the shock
for residents.
Council President Ellis reminded members of the public that they will have access to the information
regarding the factors that went into their assessment.
Council Member Romero thanked Trey Kingston for attending and answering questions.
Council Member Romero asked for clarification on valuation districts, to which Trey Kingston
responded that they are not necessarily bound by wards or neighborhoods.
Council Member Romero spoke on her concerns with increasing assessments.
Council Member Romero asked what the City could do to address the rental increases and higher taxes
for many residents that may result from this reassessment.
o Trey Kingston responded that the City could advocate for exemptions from the State, such as
increasing the income limit for senior citizens (AGED Exemption).
Council Member Romero asked about the City’s ability to assist tenants that may see an increase in their
rents as a result of the reassessment, to which Trey Kingston responded that the Assessment Office
cannot regulate rents but the Common Council may be able to explore programs that would assist
tenants.
Council Member Romero asked if documentation regarding trees that were cut down and not replaced,
potholes, or sidewalks in need of repair could be included when disputing their assessment, to which
Trey Kingston responded that he encourages residents to submit any documentation they have. He
noted, however, that these issues were not factored into the assessment and therefore the documentation
would likely not hold much weight for a dispute.
Council Member Hoey asked if property owners who have a home of below average condition could get
an appraisal done to show the market value of their home, to which Trey Kingston recommended that
property owners contact the Assessment Office before spending money on an appraisal.
Council Member Hoey asked Trey Kingston to speak on how medical expenses can be subtracted from
your taxable income, to which Trey Kingston provided this information.
Council Member Hoey asked how the assessment would be affected by the closure of Saint Rose, to
which Trey Kingston responded that the taxable status date is March 1 of every year, meaning that
whatever the ownership status and use of the building is on that date will determine the taxable status for
the year.
Council Member Hoey asked about the tax liability of homestead versus non-homestead properties, to
which Trey Kingston responded that the reassessment would result in a slight shifting of tax liability to
the non-homestead properties.
Council Member Balarin reaffirmed his position that they should delay when the assessment will take
effect.
President Pro Temp Kimbrough asked who would be responsible for making the decision to delay or
restart the assessment process, to which Trey Kingston responded that he would find out and get back to
Council Members.
Trey Kingston informed the Council that some properties were undervalued during the 2016
reassessment, which when corrected lead to a more dramatic increase in this year’s reassessment.
President Pro Temp Kimbrough discussed the agenda for the March 18, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Research Counsel Jake Eisland informed the Council that there will be appointments for Commissioners
of Deeds up for approval at the March 18 Regular Meeting.
There being no further business, President Pro Temp Kimbrough called for the meeting to be adjourned at 7:35
PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM5Cy4z6pYE
Respectfully submitted,
Juliette Geraghty
Junior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, March 18, 2024
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 March 18, 2024 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 76.122.23, Sponsored by Council Member Frederick
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
(UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE
CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
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 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 the ordinance 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 March 18, 2024.
Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the above stated time and
location.
Shaniqua Jackson
City Clerk
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Albany Common Council Active Calendar
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a
committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for
introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not
preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available
for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action.
Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject
Resolutions Introduced Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING
25.32.24R THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE’S
CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT, WHICH
ESTABLISHES A CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST
RECOVERY PROGRAM
Resolutions Introduced Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A
26.32.24R TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY
BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR
SALARY TOTAL
Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION,
27.32.24R 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 THEREFORE
Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH OF 2024 AS
28.32.24R WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND HONORING THE
EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE
CITY OF ALBANY
Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG
31.32.24R SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION FY 2025
CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUEST
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Local Laws Introduced
1 Farrell Local Law C of 2024
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV (GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS)
THERETO AND PROVIDING FOR A COOL ROOF REQUIREMENT
(Revised 3/13/2024) Page 4 of 11
Local Laws Held
1 Johnson Local Law 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 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 & Land Use*
3 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
*Referred to Joint Finance and Human Rights Committee*
4 Romero Local Law J of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT 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
DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING KINETIC ENERGY MUNITIONS
*Referred to Public Safety*
5 Romero Local Law K of 2022
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE VIIB (ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT 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
DEPARTMENT FROM PURCHASING, STOCKPILING, AND USING CHEMICAL WEAPONS
*Referred to Public Safety*
6 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*
7 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*
8 Adams Local Law 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 | Discussion: 4/3/2024*
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9 Anane Local Law 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*
10 Balarin Local Law A of 2024
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 8 (SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
RENAMING AND INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
11 Zamer Local Law B of 2024
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 42 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY
PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
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Ordinances Introduced
1 Balarin Ordinance 7.32.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION
OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 327 WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER
65.71-1-55) TO NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF POWER SUPPLY TO THE EV CHARGERS THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE
PROPERTY
2 Adams Ordinance 8.32.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY ALLOWING MORE EMPLOYEE RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
(Revised 3/13/2024) Page 7 of 11
Ordinances Held
1 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 & Code Enforcement*
2 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 & Ethics*
3 Anane Ordinance 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 Ordinance 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 Ordinance 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 | Discussed: 2/27/2024*
6 Kimbrough Ordinance 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 Ordinance 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 Adams Ordinance 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*
9 Adams Ordinance 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*
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10 Romero Ordinance 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 | Discussion: 4/3/2024*
11 Frederick Ordinance 76.122.23
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
PARCEL KNOWN AS 280 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE FROM MIXED USE CAMPUS/INSTITUTIONAL (MU-
CI) TO MIXED USE-COMMUNITY HIGHWAY (MU-CH) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
ACCORDINGLY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 3/12/2024*
12 Flynn Ordinance 1.12.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 353-63 (“MAXIMUM CHARGES”) OF CHAPTER 353
(“VEHICLES FOR HIRE”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO INCREASING
THE MAXIMUM FEE TOW TRUCK OPERATORS MAY CHARGE FOR TOWS NOT REQUESTED BY
THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED
*Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/6/2024*
13 Farrell Ordinance 2.21.24
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE I (TAXICABS) OF CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
14 Anane Ordinance 3.21.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SMOKE OR VAPE SHOPS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
15 Flynn Ordinance 4.21.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE FINE STRUCTURE FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE SAID ARTICLE
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
16 Frederick Ordinance 5.22.24 (MC)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $4,300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(LAW – SETTLEMENT PAYMENT)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
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Resolutions Introduced
1 Romero *Under Consideration* Resolution 25.32.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW
YORK STATE LEGISLATURE’S CLIMATE CHANGE SUPERFUND ACT, WHICH ESTABLISHES A
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST RECOVERY PROGRAM
2 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 26.32.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED
FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2024 CITY
BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL
3 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 27.32.24R
A RESOLUTION 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
4 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 28.32.24R
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MARCH OF 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND
HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN TO THE CITY OF ALBANY
5 Johnson Resolution 29.32.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS
NOMINATION OF THE SOUTH WATERFRONT DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY
AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL
DESIGNATION
6 Kimbrough Resolution 30.32.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ITS
NOMINATION OF THE NORTH WAREHOUSE DISTRICT - STEP 2 BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY
AREA (BOA) PLAN TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR OFFICIAL
DESIGNATION
7 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 31.32.24R
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION
FY 2025 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUEST
(Revised 3/13/2024) Page 10 of 11
Resolutions Held
1 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 & Family Services*
2 Clarke Resolution 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 | Discussed: 2/15/2023*
3 Adams Resolution 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*
4 Love Resolution 9.12.24R (MC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING INCREASED VIOLENCE IN THE CITY
OF ALBANY AND REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL’S COMMITMENT TO A PERMANENT END TO
VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES
*Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 2/13/2024*
5 Flynn Resolution 22.31.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND
KENNETH DOYLE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF HURST AVENUE AND HOPEWELL STREET IN
HIS HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
(Revised 3/13/2024) Page 11 of 11
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