Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · March 12, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Common Council was convened at 5:44 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 was livestreamed on YouTube
and Facebook.
Members Present: Kimbrough, Anane, Balarin, Conti, Hoey, Keegan, Love
Also Present: Council President Ellis
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Alyssa Kamara (Junior
Policy Analyst), Eric Thompson (Violence Prevention Task Force Coordinator); Robert Magee (Corporation
Counsel)
Discussion/Questions:
President Pro Tempore Kelly Kimbrough invited Violence Prevention Task Force Coordinator Eric
Thompson, a newly hired Common Council employee, to introduce himself.
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the agenda for the March 17 regular meeting, including
the additions of Resolution 20.32.25R (Balarin) and Resolution 21.32.25R (Balarin) by majority
consent.
There being no further business, President Pro Tempore Kimbrough adjourned the meeting at 6:02 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/live/st91coE827E?si=oXRF3QCYYmQ7pntD
Respectfully submitted,
Alyssa Kamara
Junior Policy Analyst
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, March 17, 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
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on March 17, 2025 at
7:00PM and will be held in advance of the potential passage of the following ordinance. This
meeting will be an in-person meeting in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall and will be
held on the following matters:
ORDINANCE 65.111.24,, Sponsored by Council Member Balarin
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS
Documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through
Friday, in the office of the Common Council, 24 Eagle St., Rm. 206, Albany, NY 12207. Efforts
will also be made to make documents available for viewing online at:
https://www.albanyny.gov/2187/Albany-Common-Council.
This public hearing is being held pursuant to guidelines established in the Open Meetings Law
and anyone wishing to be heard can submit written comments (commoncouncil@albanyny.gov)
or provide in-person testimony on the ordinance before the Common Council for consideration.
The Public Hearing will be livestreamed to our YouTube© page:
https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil5666
We encourage all interested parties to submit written comments by March 17, 2025. Anyone
wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to be heard at the above stated time and location.
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Albany Common Council Active Calendar
Monday, March 17, 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
Ordinances Held Flynn AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV (UTILITY POLE
29.102.24 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
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Ordinances Held Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED
65.111.24 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
*As Amended*
REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Resolutions Introduced Conti A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING
17.32.25R TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY AND AFFIRMING ITS
SUPPORT OF THE TRANS COMMUNITY
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL URGING THE
18.32.25R NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO PASS, AND THE
GOVERNOR TO SIGN, THE BIGGER BETTER BOTTLE BILL
(SENATE BILL 237-A/ ASSEMBLY BILL 6353) AND THE
PACKAGING REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
INFRASTRUCTURE ACT (SENATE BILL 4246-A/ASSEMBLY
BILL 5322-A)
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT
19.32.25R OF THE EFFORTS OF THE PINE HILLS LAND AUTHORITY IN
THEIR REDEVELOPMENT AND SALE OF THE FORMER
COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE CAMPUS
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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 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 | Discussion: 3/11/2025*
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*
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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
*Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | 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 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*
14 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*
15 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*
16 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*
17 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*
18 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*
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19 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 | Discussed: 1/28/2025*
20 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 DETACHED DWELLINGS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE MU-CI ZONING DISTRICT
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 10/28/2024*
21 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*
22 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*
23 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*
24 Flynn *Under Consideration* 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 | Discussion: 3/11/2025*
25 Balarin *Under Consideration* 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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 1/27/2025*
26 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*
27 Conti Ordinance 1.22.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM) OF
CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION
TO DESIGNATING PERMIT PARKING ONLY SPACES IN KNOX ALLEY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
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Resolutions Introduced
1 Adams Resolution 15.32.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION TO PLACE PROPERTY OWNED BY PRAISE
TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD ON THE EXEMPT PORTIONS OF THE 2021, 2022, AND 2023
ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND TO EXEMPT SUCH PROPERTY FROM TAXES BASED ON THOSE ROLLS
2 Love Resolution 16.32.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WINNIE MAE
EVERETT AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR
3 Conti *Under Consideration* Resolution 17.32.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING TRANSGENDER DAY OF
VISIBILITY AND AFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT OF THE TRANS COMMUNITY
4 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 18.32.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL URGING THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE
TO PASS, AND THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN, THE BIGGER BETTER BOTTLE BILL (SENATE BILL
237-A/ ASSEMBLY BILL 6353) AND THE PACKAGING REDUCTION AND RECYCLING
INFRASTRUCTURE ACT (SENATE BILL 4246-A/ASSEMBLY BILL 5322-A)
5 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 19.32.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE PINE
HILLS LAND AUTHORITY IN THEIR REDEVELOPMENT AND SALE OF THE FORMER
COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE CAMPUS
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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 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*
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