Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · April 16, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Common Council was convened at 5:35 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, Clarke, Conti, Hoey, Johnson, Keegan, Love, Zamer
Also Present: Council President Ellis
Arrived Thereafter: Balarin, Frederick
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Jake Eisland (Research
Counsel), Alyssa Kamara (Junior Policy Analyst); Brett Williams (Deputy Corporation Counsel)
Discussion Questions:
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the agenda for the April 21 regular meeting, noting that all
Council Members will be co-sponsors on resolutions 28.42.25R (Zamer) and 29.42.25R (Anane).
o Majority Leader Ginnie Farrell recounted the most recent meeting between Common Council
leadership and the Office of the Mayor, emphasizing the importance of filling vacancies for the
Commission on Monuments and Public Art.
Council Member Meghan Keegan asked if any graphics had been shared to attract
potential applicants to which Majority Leader Farrell noted that a graphic had already
been released.
Council Member Deborah Zamer requested a graphic from Council staff to which
Legislative Director Bryan Jimenez agreed.
Council Member Meghan Keegan thanked Director Jimenez, noting that she is
happy to share opportunities with her constituency.
Majority Leader Farrell encouraged sharing the application with people with specific
interests related to the Commission.
Council Member Zamer inquired about the volume of applicants for the Commission on
Monuments and Public Art to which Director Jimenez noted that the Office of the
Common Council had received some.
Council Member Thomas Hoey asked about putting out a new Call for Applications;
Director Jimenez explained that applications for Council appointments to boards,
commissions, and task forces are accepted continuously.
Council Member Hoey requested an email containing information on the
application process to which Director Jimenez agreed.
o Majority Leader Farrell shared that the leadership meeting also touched on Local Law L of 2024
(Anane), but noted the Council’s agreement with the legislation with its amendments.
o Council Member Keegan asked about the volume of applications for the Commission on Active
Transportation to which Director Jimenez shared that there have been three applicants, indicating
a need to further promote the opportunity.
Majority Leader Farrell noted that the Board of Ethics also required appointments.
Council Member Zamer requested a social media post for Council Members to share to
which Director Jimenez noted that staff will email graphics and information to Council
Members.
There being no further business, President Pro Tempore Kimbrough adjourned the meeting at 5:43 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3bcICcXjVs
Respectfully submitted,
Alyssa Kamara
Junior Policy Analyst
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, April 21, 2025
The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on
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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 21, 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
Local Laws Held Keegan A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III (EXECUTIVE
J of 2024 BRANCH) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY AND
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
*As Amended*
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
Local Laws Held Anane A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (EMPLOYEE
L of 2024 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT) OF CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
*As Amended*
BROADENING THE EMPLOYEE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Resolutions Introduced Zamer A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF
28.42.25R HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAYㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
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Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING
29.42.25R APRIL 22, 2025 TO BE EARTH DAY IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
AND COMMEMORATING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF
EARTH DAY
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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 *Under Consideration* 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
*Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 3/11/2025*
13 Anane *Under Consideration* 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 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 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*
21 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*
22 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*
23 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*
24 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
*Referred to PEG Ad Hoc*
(Revised 4/11/2025) Page 7 of 10
25 Conti Ordinance 3.41.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UPDATING THE CITY'S ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING
PROVISIONS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
26 Frederick Ordinance 4.41.25 (MC)
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE GRANT OF AN EASMENT OVER A PORTION
OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 5 MILL ROAD (TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER 75.00-2-8) TO
EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING
PIPELINE AT THE PROPERTY
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
(Revised 4/11/2025) Page 8 of 10
Resolutions Introduced
1 Zamer *Under Consideration* Resolution 28.42.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN HONOR OF HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
DAYㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
2 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 29.42.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING APRIL 22, 2025 TO BE EARTH DAY
IN THE CITY OF ALBANY AND COMMEMORATING THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY
(Revised 4/11/2025) Page 9 of 10
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 4/11/2025) Page 10 of 10
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