Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · November 13, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Monday, November 13, 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 Tempore Kimbrough. It
livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.
Members Present: Adams, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Flynn, Frederick, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan,
Kimbrough, and Zamer
Staff Present:
Staff: Faye Andrews (Commissioner of Neighborhood and Community Services), Sam Wells
(Neighborhood Stabilization Coordinator), Christopher Cech (Assistant Corporation Counsel),
Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Brett Williams (Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel), Jake
Eisland (Research Counsel), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Alyssa Kamara (Junior
Policy Analyst)
Discussion/Questions:
President Ellis invited Treasurer Shahinfar to speak
Treasurer Shahinfar noted current statistics and trends related to traffic tickets connected
to the newly installed school traffic cameras
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the Monday, November 4, 2024 regular
meeting agenda.
There being no further business, President Pro Temp Kimbrough adjourned the meeting at 7:02
PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gBP1n-ivHI&t=824s
Respectfully submitted,
Alyssa Kamara
Junior Policy Analyst
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, November 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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Albany Common Council Active Calendar
Monday, November 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
Local Laws Held Frederick A LOCAL LAW OVERRIDING THE TAX LEVY LIMIT LAW
K of 2024 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
Pending Discussion at the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET
28.101.24 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR
ON OCTOBER 1, 2024
Pending Discussion at the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN
125.112.24R SUPPORT OF A UNIFIED IRELAND
Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
126.112.24R CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ALBANY
HIGH FALCONS BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM
Resolutions Introduced Flynn A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING
127.112.24R NOVEMBER 2024 AS EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH
Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING
128.112.24R THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JEFFREY S. FRYAR, SR AND
RENAMING SLINGERLAND STREET IN HIS HONOR
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING
129.112.24R ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE
27.91.24 AND DECLARING IT A TYPE I ACTION
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
130.112.24R EXPRESSING CONCERN REGARDING THE REDUCTION OF
AMTRAK SERVICE TO NEW YORK CITY
Resolutions Held Robinson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING
77.72.24R THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GAIL S. ELLIOT AND RENAMING
A PORTION OF NORTHERN BOULEVARD IN HER HONOR
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024
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Resolutions Held Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING
108.101.24R THE LOCALLY-ADJUSTED BASE PROPORTIONS OF THE
HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD CLASSES FOR
PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF
THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW
Pending Discussion at the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Resolutions Held Frederick A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OUTLINING ITS
123.111.24R ACTIONS AND EXPRESSING ITS FINDINGS AND INTENT
CONCERNING THE CITY OF ALBANY 2025 BUDGET AS
PROPOSED IN ORDINANCE 28.101.24
Pending Discussion at the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 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 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*
8 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*
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9 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*
10 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 Council Operations & Ethics | Discussed: 9/10/2024*
11 Flynn Local Law G of 2024
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTIONS 301 AND 403 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN
RELATION TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
12 Robinson Local Law I of 2024
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 36 (COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS) OF CHAPTER 42
(DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
DESIGNATING AN END-OF-TERM DATE FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS
*Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights*
13 Keegan Local Law J of 2024
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III (EXECUTIVE BRANCH) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND POSITION OF COMMISSIONER OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING, AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES THEREOF
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
14 Frederick *Under Consideration* Local Law K of 2024
A LOCAL LAW OVERRIDING THE TAX LEVY LIMIT LAW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussion: 11/13/2024*
15 Anane Local Law L of 2024
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (EMPLOYEE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT) OF CHAPTER 62
(LABOR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO BROADENING THE
EMPLOYEE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
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Ordinances Introduced
1 Robinson Ordinance 67.112.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF A PORTION OF TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER
65.74-1-36, LOCATED BETWEEN LIVINGSTON AVENUE AND THIRD STREET, TO THE
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORY PROJECT OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC. D/B/A
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD EDUCATION CENTER
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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: 9/24/2024*
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 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*
12 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*
13 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*
14 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*
15 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*
16 Flynn *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 17.53.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS), PART 35
(BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS), AND
CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REVISING REQUIREMENTS FOR CABARET AND ACCESSORY
ENTERTAINMENT
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 11/19/2024*
17 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
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024*
18 Keegan Ordinance 19.62.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255
(PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
CORRECTING DEFINITIONS TO MATCH STATE LAW
*Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 9/24/2024*
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19 Romero Ordinance 20.62.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74 (“ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT SYSTEM”) OF CHAPTER 359 (“VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC”) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO MODIFYING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT SYSTEM
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
20 Frederick Ordinance 21.71.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO TRUCK PARKING
RESTRICTIONS
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
21 Keegan Ordinance 22.72.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN FORMS OF
AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXPANDING THE DEFINITIONS OF AGGRESSIVE
SOLICITATION
*Referred to Public Safety*
22 Anane Ordinance 23.81.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADDING SINGLE-, TWO-, AND THREE-
UNIT DETATCHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 10/28/2024*
23 Farrell Ordinance 24.81.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) AND CHAPTER 251 (PARKS
AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE OPERATION
OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 9/24/2024*
24 Farrell Ordinance 25.82.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXI (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
25 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.91.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IIA (HONORARY STREET NAMINGS) OF CHAPTER 323
(STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
EXPANDING AND CLARIFYING HONORARY STREET NAMINGS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
26 Anane *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 27.91.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
INCENTIVIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 11/19/2024*
27 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 28.101.24
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF ALBANY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025, AS
PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON OCTOBER 1, 2024
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussion: 11/13/2024*
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28 Flynn Ordinance 29.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV (UTILITY POLE REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 171
(ELECTRICITY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ENSURING THE QUICK
AND EFFECTIVE REMOVAL OF DOUBLE POLES
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
29 Frederick Ordinance 30.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $937,500 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $937,500 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DEPARTMENT
OF LAW – LEGAL SETTLEMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
30 Frederick Ordinance 31.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $762,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $494,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – WASHINGTON PARK TRAFFIC RECONFIGURATION)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
31 Frederick Ordinance 32.102.24
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
(ENGINEERING– TRAFFIC SPEED REDUCTION)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
32 Frederick Ordinance 33.102.24
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
(ENGINEERING – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
33 Frederick Ordinance 34.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $150,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $150,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC STUDIES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
34 Frederick Ordinance 35.102.24
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
(ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
35 Frederick Ordinance 36.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
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36 Frederick Ordinance 37.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $180,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $180,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGN PRINTER)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
37 Frederick *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 38.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 56.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN
PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$500,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC ENGINEERING – ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFRASTRUCTURE) BY INCREASING SUCH AUTHORIZATION TO $1,500,000
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/29/2024*
38 Frederick Ordinance 39.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – STREETLIGHTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
39 Frederick Ordinance 40.102.24
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 (DGS –
GREENHOUSE REPLACEMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
40 Frederick Ordinance 41.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,366,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $3,366,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
41 Frederick Ordinance 42.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,747,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $2,747,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
42 Frederick Ordinance 43.102.24
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 –
PUBLIC BATHROOMS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
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43 Frederick Ordinance 44.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,178,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $1,178,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
HUDSON RIVER GATEWAYS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
44 Frederick Ordinance 45.102.24
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 (DGS –
SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
45 Frederick Ordinance 46.102.24
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 (DGS –
STREETSCAPE AND PARK FIXTURES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
46 Frederick Ordinance 47.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $340,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $340,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
EQUIPMENT & FIXTURES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
47 Frederick Ordinance 48.102.24
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 (DGS –
CAPITAL HILLS REHABILITATION & IMPROVEMENTS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
48 Frederick Ordinance 49.102.24
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 (DGS –
STORAGE SHEDS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
49 Frederick Ordinance 50.102.24
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
(ENGINEERING – ADA COMPLIANCE)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
50 Frederick Ordinance 51.102.24
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
(ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
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51 Frederick Ordinance 52.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $5,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – STREET RECONSTRUCTION)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
52 Frederick Ordinance 53.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,210,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $3,210,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS –
SOLID WASTE VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
53 Frederick Ordinance 54.102.24
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
(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
54 Frederick Ordinance 55.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $750,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $750,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (APD – PUBLIC
SAFETY IT SYSTEMS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
55 Frederick Ordinance 56.102.24
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 (APD – POLICE
STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
56 Frederick Ordinance 57.102.24
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 (APD – MOTOR
VEHICLES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
57 Frederick Ordinance 58.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,750,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $1,750,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (AFD –
FIRE VEHICLES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
58 Frederick Ordinance 59.102.24
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 (AFD – FIRE
STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
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59 Frederick Ordinance 60.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 66.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN
PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$10,000,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – WEST HILL COMMUNITY
CENTER) BY INCREASING SUCH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST TO $20,500,000 AND SUCH
AUTHORIZATIONS TO $18,500,000
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
60 Frederick *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 61.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 67.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN
PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$5,000,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,400,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECREATION – HOFFMAN COMMUNITY
CENTER) BY INCREASING SUCH MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST TO $10,150,000 AND SUCH
AUTHORIZATIONS TO $7,750,000
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
61 Frederick Ordinance 62.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,220,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $1,220,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(RECREATION – PLAYGROUNDS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
62 Frederick Ordinance 63.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $390,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $390,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(RECREATION – SPRAY PADS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
63 Frederick Ordinance 64.102.24
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $150,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE
ISSUANCE OF $150,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(RECREATION – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024*
64 Balarin Ordinance 65.111.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS
65 Johnson Ordinance 66.111.24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
PARCEL KNOWN AS 31 TRINITY PLACE FROM RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE (R-T) TO MIXED-USE
NEIGHBORHOOD EDGE (MU-NE) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 11/19/2024*
(Revised 11/13/2024) Page 14 of 17
Resolutions Introduced
1 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 125.112.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF A UNIFIED IRELAND
2 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 126.112.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS
OF THE ALBANY HIGH FALCONS BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM
3 Flynn *Under Consideration* Resolution 127.112.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2024 AS EPILEPSY
AWARENESS MONTH
4 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 128.112.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
JEFFREY S. FRYAR, SR AND RENAMING SLINGERLAND STREET IN HIS HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 11/18/2024*
5 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 129.112.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD
AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 27.91.24 AND
DECLARING IT A TYPE I ACTION
6 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 130.112.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL EXPRESSING CONCERN REGARDING
THE REDUCTION OF AMTRAK SERVICE TO NEW YORK CITY
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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 Robinson *Under Consideration* Resolution 77.72.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GAIL S.
ELLIOT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTHERN BOULEVARD IN HER HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 11/18/2024*
6 Frederick Resolution 82.81.24R
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
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2024*
7 Robinson Resolution 86.81.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING RICHARD CONTI AS A MEMBER OF
THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
*Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights*
8 Robinson Resolution 89.82.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER
OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
*Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights*
9 Robinson Resolution 95.91.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NATISHA M. ALEXANDER AS A
MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
*Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights*
10 Frederick Resolution 105.92.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN AS A
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
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11 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 108.101.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE LOCALLY-ADJUSTED
BASE PROPORTIONS OF THE HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD CLASSES FOR PROPERTY
TAX PURPOSES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussion: 11/13/2024*
12 Hoey Resolution 119.102.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING EMILY SOWEK AS A MEMBER OF THE
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
13 Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 123.111.24R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OUTLINING ITS ACTIONS AND EXPRESSING ITS
FINDINGS AND INTENT CONCERNING THE CITY OF ALBANY 2025 BUDGET AS PROPOSED IN
ORDINANCE 28.101.24
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussion: 11/13/2024*
(Revised 11/13/2024) Page 17 of 17
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