Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · July 2, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Common Council was convened at 5:31 PM in the Council Chambers on the Second Floor of City Hall, 24
Eagle Street, and was called to order by President Pro Tempore Kelly Kimbrough. It was livestreamed on
YouTube and Facebook.
Members Present: Kimbrough, Adams, Conti, Farrell, and Keegan
Also Present: Council President Ellis
Arrived Thereafter: Anane, Frederick, and Johnson
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Alyssa Kamara (Junior
Policy Analyst), Jake Eisland (Research Counsel P/T) Garrett Schaaf (Program Director of the Albany
Community Police Review Board); Brett Williams (Deputy Corporation Counsel)
Discussion:
• President Pro Tempore Kimbrough discussed the July 7, 2025 agenda.
o Council Member Meghan Keegan suggested entering executive session at the next regular
meeting.
o Council Member Richard Conti requested that the sponsor for Resolution 73.71.25R be moved
from Council Member Alfredo Balarin to Council Member Owusu Anane to better reflect the
committee to which it had been referred.
• President Pro Tempore Kimbrough noticed that Wednesday caucuses will be suspended until September
10, 2025 and that Monday caucuses will start earlier, at 6:00 PM.
• Majority Leader Ginnie Farrell brought up an incident after the Albany High School Graduation
involving pepper spray. She noted that she had yet to hear back from the Albany Police Department
(APD).
o Council Member Keegan shared that she did receive a response from APD which clarified that
they were not present during the incident. Rather, the sheriffs were involved due to the fact that
the Sheriff’s office now handles the MVP arena. Council Member Keegan noted her belief that
Sheriff Craig Apple would release the security camera footage, as well as her understanding that
APD and the sheriffs have differing policies on chemical use.
o President Pro Tempore Kimbrough expressed his interest in inviting Sheriff Apple to a Public
Safety Committee meeting for increased clarity regarding the incident.
• Legislative Director Bryan Jimenez shared that Council Member Balarin wishes to introduce a
resolution by majority consent at the July 7th Regular Meeting regarding a grant application for 130
Ontario Street to be submitted to the Empire State Development Pro Housing Supply Funds Program.
President Pro Tempore Kimbrough approved of the introduction of this resolution.
• Council Member Sergio Adams shared that he aims to introduce a resolution by majority consent at the
July 7th Regular Meeting celebrating the Firebirds football team’s win against the Nashville Kats at the
June 28, 2025 championship game. He stressed the need to do this at the next meeting because the team
would soon go home. President Pro Tempore Kimbrough approved of the introduction of this resolution
There being no further business, President Pro Tempore Kimbrough adjourned the meeting at 5:50 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zmF63A3WbE&t=1s
Respectfully submitted,
Carly Johnson
Junior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, July 7, 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
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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
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 1 of 12
Albany Common Council Active Calendar
Monday, July 7, 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 Love A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING
69.71.25R THE INSTALLATION OF A MURAL ON THE WEST HILL
COMMUNITY CENTER COMMEMORATING SIGNIFICANT
COMMUNITY FIGURES
Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DEMANDING
70.71.25R DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO FURNISH
BOOKS, VOUCHERS, AND PAPERS FOR THE COMMON
COUNCIL INVESTIGATION OF WORKFORCE CULTURE
Resolutions Introduced Hoey A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING
71.71.25R JULY 4, 2025 AS INDEPENDENCE DAY
Resolutions Introduced Balarin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING
73.71.25R JONATHON NIX AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON
MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING
74.71.25R LIZ RICHARDS HART AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE
ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING
75.71.25R LIZ RICHARDS HART AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE
ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING
76.71.25R DUNCAN LINDSAY AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON
THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING
77.71.25R BENJAMIN HOUCK AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON
THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
Resolutions Introduced Anane A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING
78.71.25R JONATHAN PATRIZIO AS A MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE
ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
Resolutions Held Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING
50.52.25R (MC) JULY AS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 2 of 12
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*
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 3 of 12
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*
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 4 of 12
Ordinances Introduced
1 Johnson Ordinance 9.71.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 34 CHERRY STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NO.
76.66-2-5) TO THE ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY
2 Frederick Ordinance 10.71.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF VARIOUS CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO THE
ALBANY COUNTY LAND BANK
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 5 of 12
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: 5/12/2025*
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*
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 6 of 12
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 REPEALING PART 3 (CABARETS) OF CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
*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*
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 7 of 12
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 Anane *Pending Amendment* 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
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 6/4/2025*
22 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*
23 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*
24 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*
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 8 of 12
25 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*
26 Conti Ordinance 5.52.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OR PARKING OF CERTAIN HEAVY
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON A PORTION OF MADISON AVENUE
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement*
27 Johnson Ordinance 6.61.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE ASH GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX
MAP PARCEL No. 76.49-3-57) TO THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS, INC.
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
28 Frederick Ordinance 7.61.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $9,468,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $9,468,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (CITY-
WIDE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
29 Flynn Ordinance 8.62.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID
WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING HOUSEHOLD
REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 9 of 12
Resolutions Introduced
1 Frederick Resolution 68.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS
AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2025 CITY BUDGET, WHICH
WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL
2 Love *Under Consideration* Resolution 69.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE INSTALLATION OF A MURAL
ON THE WEST HILL COMMUNITY CENTER COMMEMORATING SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY
3 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 70.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DEMANDING DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY TO FURNISH BOOKS, VOUCHERS, AND PAPERS FOR THE COMMON COUNCIL
INVESTIGATION OF WORKFORCE CULTURE
4 Hoey *Under Consideration* Resolution 71.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CELEBRATING JULY 4, 2025 AS INDEPENDENCE
5 Johnson Resolution 72.71.25R
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DESTINY A. GREENE AND RENAMING A
PORTION OF WILBUR STREET IN HER HONOR
6 Balarin *Under Consideration* Resolution 73.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JONATHON NIX AS A MEMBER OF
THE COMMISSION ON MONUMENTS AND PUBLIC ART
7 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 74.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING LIZ RICHARDS HART AS A
MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
8 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 75.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING LIZ RICHARDS HART AS A
MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
9 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 76.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING DUNCAN LINDSAY AS A MEMBER
OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
10 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 77.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING BENJAMIN HOUCK AS A MEMBER
OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
11 Anane *Under Consideration* Resolution 78.71.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING JONATHAN PATRIZIO AS A
MEMBER OF THE TASK FORCE ON THE MUNICIPAL FLAG
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 10 of 12
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 Clarke Resolution 43.52.25R (MC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH THROUGH 9TH AS 2025
NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK
9 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 50.52.25R (MC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DESIGNATING JULY AS DISABILITY PRIDE
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 11 of 12
10 Balarin Resolution 59.61.25R
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHIREY ARCHIE, JR. AND RENAMING A
PORTION OF WATERVLIET AVE IN HIS HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
11 Kimbrough Resolution 62.62.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY TO
LEASE A PORTION OF 45 LEARNED STREET FROM LEARNED STREET PROPERTIES, LLC
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
12 Farrell Resolution 63.62.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE 2025 ALBANY COUNTY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
*Referred to Public Safety*
13 Zamer Resolution 64.62.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING RETROACTIVE REAL PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARCELS OWNED BY CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
(Revised 6/27/2025) Page 12 of 12
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