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Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Albany, NY · March 27, 2024

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MINUTES OF CAUCUS Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Common Council was convened at 5:39 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: Farrell, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Kimbrough, Romero, and Zamer Arrived Thereafter: Balarin Staff Present: Faye Andrews, Poulomi Sen, Shaniqua Jackson, Brett Williams, Jake Eisland, Bryan Jimenez, Max Thierry, Juliette Geraghty Discussion/Questions:  Project Manager Poulomi Sen and Consultant Laura Lourenco discussed the Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination Study.  President Pro Tempore Kimbrough asked if there are any other brownfield areas in the City of Albany to which Poulomi responded that there are other brownfield areas that have been identified, however these projects would qualify for specific funding with a deadline that is approaching. Poulomi and Laura further discussed additional brownfield opportunities.  Council Member Keegan asked if there are other private development interests in the other identified brownfield area sites to which Poulomi responded that site profiles are designed for flexibility to changes. Poulomi discussed private developer interest in the area around Central Warehouse. Council Member Keegan asked for clarification as to whether there is only the choice between seeking funding for these sites or expanding the number of brownfield areas. Poulomi and Council Member Keegan further discussed proposed development.  Council Member Johnson spoke on the need for development in the South Waterfront area and thanked Poulomi and Laura for the work they have done and for presenting a clear vision for the area.  Council Member Farrell spoke on how far-reaching the program is and how much of an impact it can have, to which Poulomi discussed the New York State Department of State’s approach to expanding the program.  Commissioner Andrews discussed the memorandum and plan for the vacancy study.  Council Member Balarin thanked Commissioner Faye and her staff for the progress made on the study. Council Member Balarin asked if there will follow-up on surveys that may have been filled in improperly to which Commissioner Andrews discussed that they will attempt to follow-up and enlist additional help if needed.  Majority Leader Farrell thanked Commissioner Andrews for taking responsibility for conducting the vacancy study.  Council Member Romero asked if the city-wide vacancy study would affect the ETPA vacancy study to which Commissioner Andrews responded that the city-wide survey has not been sent out and should not affect the ETPA study. Council Member Romero further asked if the city is able to verify vacancies that are reported by landlords to which Commissioner Andrews responded that they aim to follow up to the best of their ability. Council Member Romero additionally asked if the city has an idea of the number of buildings that would be affected to which Commissioner Andrews responded that there are about 429 buildings but that there may be additional buildings that are exempt under other aspects of State law.  Council Member Keegan thanked Commissioner Andrews and Deputy Commissioner Kane for discussing progress on the vacancy study with the Council. Commissioner Andrews mentioned that information on the vacancy study is also available online.  Council Member Balarin spoke on his concern about landlords improperly filling out the survey and the low level of the fine. Council Member Balarin asked about an estimated date for the final report to which Commissioner Andrews responded that the final report may be released by July but that timeline is dependent on response rates and other aspects.  The agenda for the April 4, 2024 regular meeting was discussed.  Council Member Hoey asked if the City will be paying for the destruction of Central Warehouse to which President Pro Tempore Kimbrough and Majority Leader Farrell discussed that it was a County of Albany initiative and that the County needs the City of Albany’s support in applying for State funding. Further discussed were plans surrounding the redevelopment of the area.  Council Member Johnson asked why the Monday, April 1 meeting was moved to Thursday, April 4. President Pro Tempore Kimbrough, Majority Leader Farrell, and City Clerk Jackson discussed the move.  Majority Leader Farrell and President Pro Tempore Kimbrough spoke on Ordinance 9.41.24 and the leadership meeting discussion had on the same. There being no further business, President Pro Tempore Kimbrough moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Hoey, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM. Link to meeting recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM-BfVseFJA Respectfully submitted, Bryan Jimenez Senior Legislative Aide

Agenda

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Thursday, April 4, 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 (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 1 of 10 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Thursday, April 4, 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 Ordinances Held Romero AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII (VEHICLE AND 38.101.23 TRAFFIC CONTROLS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE Pending Discussion at the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE 76.122.23 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 Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Monday, March 25, 2024 Resolutions Introduced Kimbrough A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF ALBANY’S 32.41.24R APPLICATION FOR RESTORE NY FUNDING FOR THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE DEMOLITION Resolutions Introduced Johnson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 33.41.24R CONGRATULATING THE CATHOLIC CENTRAL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 34.41.24R CONGRATULATING THE CATHOLIC CENTRAL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 35.41.24R COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2024 AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING 36.41.24R AND CELEBRATING APRIL 2024 AS ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 2 of 10 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 | Discussed: 6/9/2022* 2 Balarin 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 | Discussed: 12/21/2022* 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 | Discussed: 9/21/2022* 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 | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 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 | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 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 | Discussed: 9/28/2022* 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 | Discussed: 9/11/2023* 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* (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 3 of 10 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 | Discussion: 4/17/2024* 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* 12 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 *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 4 of 10 Ordinances Introduced 1 Robinson Ordinance 9.41.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE PARKING OF LARGE VEHICLES IN SCHOOL ZONES (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 5 of 10 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 | Discussed: 6/26/2023* 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 | Discussed: 9/14/2023* 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 | Discussed: 7/31/2023* 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 | Discussed: 9/18/2023* 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 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 6 of 10 10 Romero *Under Consideration* 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 *Under Consideration* 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 | Discussion: 3/25/2024* 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 | Discussion: 4/17/2024* 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* 17 Balarin Ordinance 7.32.24 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT 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 *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 7 of 10 18 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 *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 8 of 10 Resolutions Introduced 1 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 32.41.24R A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF ALBANY’S APPLICATION FOR RESTORE NY FUNDING FOR THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE DEMOLITION 2 Johnson *Under Consideration* Resolution 33.41.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONGRATULATING THE CATHOLIC CENTRAL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN 3 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 34.41.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONGRATULATING THE CATHOLIC CENTRAL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN 4 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 35.41.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2024 AS AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH 5 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 36.41.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING APRIL 2024 AS ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 9 of 10 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* 6 Frederick 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 *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 7 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 8 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 (Revised 3/22/2024) Page 10 of 10

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