Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · April 2, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, April 2, 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, Farrell, Frederick, Adams, Balarin, Clarke, Conti, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan,
Love
Also Present: Council President Ellis
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Jake Eisland (Research
Counsel), Alyssa Kamara (Junior Policy Analyst); Annmarie Salmon (Commissioner of Administrative
Services), Brett Williams (Deputy Corporation Counsel), Howard Goebel (City Engineer)
Discussion Questions:
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the agenda for the April 7 regular meeting.
o Commissioner of Administrative Services Annmarie Salmon was invited to discuss Local Law L
of 2024 with Council Members
Council Member Derek Johnson shared his support for the legislation due to
understaffing but encouraged additional oversight to prioritize City of Albany residents
being hired. Commissioner Salmon noted that the existing preference is for residents to
serve in these roles.
Council Member Thomas Hoey expressed his support for the legislation, sharing that he
would like to encourage residency incentives such as mortgage assistance and other
housing services. Commissioner Salmon noted that they could promote existing
programming and investigate additional options further.
Majority Leader Ginnie Farrell explained the legislation’s “sunset”, noting that it will
provide time for all stakeholders to further develop the policy’s preference for city
residents. She emphasized the need to incentivize city residency, offering the suggestion
of property tax breaks for resident city employees.
Council Member Alfredo Balarin asked Commissioner Salon if she was involved with
union negotiations to which she stated that the Budget’s Office leads those discussions
although she joins.
Council Member Balarin advocated for moving forward with union contracts,
particularly for emergency communications due to dire understaffing.
o Deputy Corporation Counsel Brett Williams discussed Resolution 4.41.25 (Frederick), and asked
for its introduction by majority consent.
Council Member Conti expressed confusion about the legislation being introduced by
majority consent to which Deputy Corporation Counsel Williams expressed his urgency.
o Council Member Balarin discussed Resolution 20.41.25R, noting that the state legislation
(Senate Bill 4659-A/Assembly Bill 4877-A, or the “REST” Act) the resolution supports will
have a profound impact on the City of Albany.
Council Member Conti questioned the broadness of the standards that Senate Bill 4659-
A/Assembly Bill 4877-A allows for municipalities to work within to declare a housing
emergency. Council Member Balarin defended the legislation, noting its ability to
provide municipalities flexibility while conducting vacancy studies.
Council Member Meghan Keegan stated that Senate Bill 4659-A/Assembly Bill 4877-A
will likely be further developed in committee; she discussed the importance of the
legislation to allow the City to stabilize rent due to the housing crisis.
o Responding to Resolution 26.41.25R (Kimbrough), Council Member Hoey expressed his
frustration with the erasure of Henry Johnson’s website.
o Legislative Director Bryan Jimenez noted that Commissioner of Deeds will be additionally
included on the April 7 regular meeting agenda.
o President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the opening of the Lincoln Park pool.
o Council member Hoey provided updates on the Violence Prevention Task Force and Community
Police Review Board.
There being no further business, President Pro Tempore Kimbrough adjourned the meeting at 6:21 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVaw4UgYksk
Respectfully submitted,
Alyssa Kamara
Junior Policy Analyst
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, April 07, 2025
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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, April 07, 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 Farrell AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND
24.81.24 TRAFFIC) AND CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
*Pending Amendment*
THE OPERATION OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE
CITY OF ALBANY
Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENDORSING
20.41.25R THE EXPANSION OF ACCESS TO RENT STABILIZATION
THROUGH THE RENT EMERGENCY STABILIZATION FOR
TENANTS (REST) ACT (SENATE BILL 4659-A/ASSEMBLY
BILL 4877-A)
Resolutions Introduced Love A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING
22.41.25R APRIL 2025 TO BE MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
Resolutions Introduced Clarke A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING
23.41.25R THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE'S
"HEALTHY HOMES RIGHT TO KNOW ACT", WHICH
REQUIRES THE DISPLAY OF CERTAIN LABELS AND
WARNINGS ON GAS STOVES
Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING
24.41.25R AND CELEBRATING APRIL 2025 AS ARAB AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
25.41.25R COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2025 AS AUTISM
AWARENESS MONTH
Resolutions Introduced Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
26.41.25R REMEMBERING AND HONORING WILLIAM HENRY
JOHNSON’S LEGACY
Resolutions Introduced Kimbrough A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
27.41.25R ACKNOWLEDGING THE WEEK OF APRIL 6TH THROUGH
12TH AS NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
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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*
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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*
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 *Pending Amendment* 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
*Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 3/11/2025*
13 Anane *Pending Amendment* 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
*Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 3/20/2025*
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Ordinances Introduced
1 Balarin Ordinance 2.41.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 38 (PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS
OVERSIGHT BOARD [PEGAOB]) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE PUBLIC,
EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD
2 Conti Ordinance 3.41.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CIT Y OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE CITY'S ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING
PROVISIONS
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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 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*
8 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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9 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*
10 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*
11 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*
12 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*
13 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*
14 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*
15 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*
16 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*
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17 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*
18 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*
19 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*
20 Farrell *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 24.81.24
*Under Consideration*
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
*Passed the Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement Committee | Discussed: 3/20/2025*
21 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*
22 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*
23 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*
24 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 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 20.41.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENDORSING THE EXPANSION OF ACCESS TO
RENT STABILIZATION THROUGH THE RENT EMERGENCY STABILIZATION FOR TENANTS
(REST) ACT (SENATE BILL 4659-A/ASSEMBLY BILL 4877-A)
2 Love *Under Consideration* Resolution 22.41.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING APRIL 2025 TO BE MINORITY
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
3 Clarke *Under Consideration* Resolution 23.41.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE NEW
YORK STATE LEGISLATURE'S "HEALTHY HOMES RIGHT TO KNOW ACT", WHICH
REQUIRES THE DISPLAY OF CERTAIN LABELS AND WARNINGS ON GAS STOVES
4 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 24.41.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING APRIL 2025
AS ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
5 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 25.41.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING APRIL OF 2025 AS AUTISM
AWARENESS MONTH
6 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 26.41.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REMEMBERING AND HONORING WILLIAM
HENRY JOHNSON’S LEGACY
7 Kimbrough *Under Consideration* Resolution 27.41.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGING THE WEEK OF APRIL 6TH
THROUGH 12TH AS NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
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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*
7 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
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
8 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
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
(Revised 3/28/2025) Page 10 of 10
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