Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Thursday, January 23, 2025 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 remotely and 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 12:00 noon on the day of the meeting or provided in-person immediately prior to the meeting. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment remotely are asked to submit the public comment request through the public comment form on the Common Council webpage. All comments are memorialized on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to 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 1/10/2025) Page 1 of 14  Albany Common Council Active Calendar Thursday, January 23, 2025 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 Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUCNIL APPROVING 2.12.25R THE CITY’S APPLCIATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FORM THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY CONSERVANCY TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE TIVOLI PRESERVE Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING 3.12.25R DEBORA Y. BROWN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD Resolutions Introduced Love A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING 4.12.25R ROGER AND MARIA MARKOVICS FOR THEIR HOUSING ADVOCACY AND LEGACY Resolutions Introduced Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING 5.12.25R THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Resolutions Held Robinson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 89.82.24R REAPPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Resolutions Held Robinson A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL 95.91.24R REAPPOINTING NATISHA M. ALEXANDER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 2 of 14  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* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 3 of 14 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 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* 11 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* 12 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* 13 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 *Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 4 of 14  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* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 5 of 14 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 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 | Discussed: 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 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* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 6 of 14 19 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* 20 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* 21 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* 22 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* 23 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* 24 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* 25 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* 26 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* 27 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* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 7 of 14 28 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* 29 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* 30 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* 31 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* 32 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* 33 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* 34 Frederick 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* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 8 of 14 35 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) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 36 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* 37 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* 38 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* 39 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) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 40 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* 41 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* 42 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* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 9 of 14 43 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* 44 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* 45 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* 46 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* 47 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* 48 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* 49 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* 50 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* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 10 of 14 51 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* 52 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) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 53 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* 54 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* 55 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) *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 56 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 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* 57 Frederick 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 *Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2024* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 11 of 14 58 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* 59 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* 60 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* 61 Balarin *Pending Amendment* 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 *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 1/16/2025* 62 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 *Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation* 63 Anane Ordinance 68.121.24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PERMITTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 12 of 14  Resolutions Introduced 1 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 2.12.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUCNIL APPROVING THE CITY’S APPLCIATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FORM THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY CONSERVANCY TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE TIVOLI PRESERVE 2 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 3.12.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING DEBORA Y. BROWN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 3 Love *Under Consideration* Resolution 4.12.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING ROGER AND MARIA MARKOVICS FOR THEIR HOUSING ADVOCACY AND LEGACY 4 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 5.12.25R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 13 of 14  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 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* 6 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* 7 Robinson *Under Consideration* Resolution 89.82.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Passed the Human Resources & Human Rights Committee | Discussed: 1/8/2025* 8 Robinson *Under Consideration* Resolution 95.91.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING NATISHA M. ALEXANDER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Passed the Human Resources & Human Rights Committee | Discussed: 1/8/2025* 9 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* 10 Hoey Resolution 119.102.24R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING EMILY SOWEK AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD *Referred to Public Safety* (Revised 1/10/2025) Page 14 of 14