Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · May 29, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
The Common Council was convened at 5:30 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, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Hoey, Romero, Zamer, and Council President Ellis
Arrived thereafter: Balarin, Keegan, Robinson
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson, Demetra Brown, Brett Williams, Jake Eisland, Bryan Jimenez, Juliette
Geraghty
Discussion/Questions:
Majority Leader Farrell discussed the agenda for the June 3, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Majority Leader Farrell spoke on the upcoming presentation at the June 12th caucus/work session with
Renee McFarlin from Capitalize Albany regarding the Consolidated Funding Applications.
Council Member Hoey asked for additional information on Ordinance 18.61.24, to which Majority
Leader Farrell responded and spoke on the purpose of the legislation.
Council Member Hoey and Majority Leader Farrell discussed further details of the ordinance.
Council Member Balarin spoke on the consideration of Local Law E of 2024 and requested that Council
Members share their thoughts and concerns with him.
There being no further business, Majority Leader Farrell moved to adjourn, seconded by Council Member
Hoey, and passed by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:44PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMrCoe8L2A4
Respectfully submitted,
Juliette Geraghty
Junior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, June 3, 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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Albany Common Council Active Calendar
Monday, June 3, 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
Local Laws Held Balarin A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 8 (SUSTAINABILITY
A of 2024 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
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Local Laws Held Balarin A LOCAL LAW REPEALING ARTICLE XXIII (PROHIBITION
E of 2024 OF EVICTION WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE) OF CHAPTER 30
(CITY COURT ACT) AND ADDING A NEW PART 6
(PROHIBITION OF EVICTION WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE) TO
CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION PROHIBITING EVICTIONS WITHOUT
GOOD CAUSE
Pending Discussion at the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee Meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024
Ordinances Held Flynn AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 353-63 (“MAXIMUM
1.12.24 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
Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING
60.61.24R ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LINCOLN PARK POOL PROJECT
Resolutions Introduced Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING
61.61.24R AND CELEBRATING JUNE AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH IN
THE CITY OF ALBANY
Resolutions Introduced Romero A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING
62.61.24R JUNE 2024 AS CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
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Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING
63.61.24R JUNE 7, 2024 TO BE NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE
AWARENESS DAY AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 2024 AS
NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE
CITY OF ALBANY
Resolutions Introduced Robinson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING
64.61.24R THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL ON ETHICS AND WORKFORCE
CULTURE
Resolutions Held Johnson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING
39.42.24R THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANNE M. POPE TO THE CITY OF
ALBANY AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE
AND GRANDVIEW TERRACE IN HER HONOR
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Resolutions Held Robinson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING
46.51.24R THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ELEANOR BAIRD AND
RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND STREET IN HER
HONOR
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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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: 5/13/2024*
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 | Discussed: 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 *Under Consideration* 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 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 4/29/2024*
11 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
*Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 5/1/2024*
12 Robinson Local Law D of 2024
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 RELATION TO BRINGING THE CPRB INTO THE CITY
*Referred to Public Safety | Discussed: 4/25/2024*
13 Balarin *Under Consideration* Local Law E of 2024
A LOCAL LAW REPEALING ARTICLE XXIII (PROHIBITION OF EVICTION WITHOUT GOOD
CAUSE) OF CHAPTER 30 (CITY COURT ACT) AND ADDING A NEW PART 6 (PROHIBITION OF
EVICTION WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE) TO CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION PROHIBITING EVICTIONS WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussion: 6/3/2024*
14 Farrell Local Law F of 2024
A LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 50 (ETHICS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
BY ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY AND A BOARD OF ETHICS
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
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Ordinances Introduced
1 Farrell Ordinance 18.61.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR STREET PERFORMERS
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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*
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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 | Discussed: 4/3/2024*
11 Flynn *Under Consideration* 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: 4/25/2024*
12 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 | Discussed: 4/29/2024*
13 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*
14 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*
15 Balarin Ordinance 10.42.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMMERCIAL FOOD PREPARATION
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
16 Johnson Ordinance 11.51.24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 92 ALEXANDER
STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 76.64-2-11) TO BENJAMIN MORTON
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
17 Love Ordinance 12.51.24
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 139 LARK STREET FROM RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE (R-T) TO MIXED USE-
COMMUNITY URBAN (MU-CU) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
18 Robinson Ordinance 13.51.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
PARCELS KNOWN AS 97 AND 99 THIRD STREET AS WELL AS 184 THROUGH 196 LIVINGSTON
AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE (R-T) TO MIXED USE-NEIGBHBORHOOD EDGE (MU-
NE) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
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19 Romero Ordinance 14.51.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE
PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
20 Romero Ordinance 15.51.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF PART I (ADMINISTRATIVE LEGISLATION)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING UNJUST TERMINATIONS
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
21 Keegan Ordinance 16.51.24 (MC)
AMENDING ARTICLE IV (GRANT OF VACATIONS; SICK LEAVES; LEAVES OF ABSENCE) CHAPTER
62 (LABOR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO IMPLEMENTING FAMILY
LEAVE BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
*Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights*
22 Flynn Ordinance 17.53.24
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
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Resolutions Introduced
1 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 60.61.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD
AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE LINCOLN PARK POOL PROJECT
2 Romero *Under Consideration* Resolution 61.61.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE AS
LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
3 Romero *Under Consideration* Resolution 62.61.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING JUNE 2024 AS CARIBBEAN-
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
4 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 63.61.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING JUNE 7, 2024 TO BE NATIONAL
GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY AND PROCLAIMING JUNE 2024 AS NATIONAL GUN
VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
5 Robinson *Under Consideration* Resolution 64.61.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AD-
HOC COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ON ETHICS AND WORKFORCE CULTURE
(Revised 5/24/2024) 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 Johnson *Under Consideration* Resolution 39.42.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANNE
M. POPE TO THE CITY OF ALBANY AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND AVENUE AND
GRANDVIEW TERRACE IN HER HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 5/29/2024*
6 Robinson *Under Consideration* Resolution 46.51.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
ELEANOR BAIRD AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SECOND STREET IN HER HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 5/29/2024*
7 Keegan Resolution 54.53.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENCOURAGING OUR COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE
EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
(Revised 5/24/2024) Page 11 of 11
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