Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · September 10, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Common Council was convened at 5:37 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: Conti, Farrell, Flynn, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough, Love, and Zamer
Also Present: Council President Ellis
Arrived Thereafter: Anane, Frederick, and Johnson
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson (City Clerk), Bryan Jimenez (Legislative Director), Robert Wenner (Research
Counsel), Alyssa Kamara (Junior Policy Analyst), Carly Johnson (Junior Legislative Aide); Brett Williams
(Deputy Corporation Counsel)
Discussion:
• President Pro Tempore Kelly Kimbrough discussed the agenda.
• President Pro Tempore Kimbrough moved to enter executive session to discuss the employment history
of a particular individual, which was seconded by Council Member Jack Flynn and passed by voice
vote.
• President Pro Tempore moved to exit executive session, which was seconded by Council Member
Thomas Hoey and passed by voice vote.
There being no further business, President Pro Tempore Kimbrough adjourned the meeting at 7:03 PM.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ8AOPNeoCE
Respectfully submitted,
Carly Johnson
Junior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, September 15, 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 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 12noon on the day of the meeting. All comments are memorialized
on our Facebook page, website, and are subject to FOIL.
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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, September 15, 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 Romero AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 357-74
20.62.24 (“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
Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 9,
2025
Ordinances Held Flynn AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (REMOVAL OF
8.62.25 GARBAGE) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CLARIFYING
HOUSEHOLD REFUSE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025
Ordinances Held Flynn AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (PLUMBING) OF
14.81.25 THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025
Ordinances Held Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED
17.82.25 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS
FOR VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS
Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 9,
2025
Ordinances Held Balarin AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK
18.82.25 AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY
Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Tuesday, September 9,
2025
Resolutions Introduced Balarin and A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING
112.92.25R Frederick HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE
HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED
STATES AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS
TO THE UNITED STATES
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Resolutions Held Balarin A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
59.61.25R SHIREY ARCHIE, JR. AND RENAMING A PORTION OF
WATERVLIET AVE IN HIS HONOR
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025
Resolutions Held Johnson A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
72.71.25R DESTINY A. GREENE AND RENAMING A PORTION OF
WILBUR STREET IN HER HONOR
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025
Resolutions Held Love A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF
93.81.25R VELLA “MADEAR” NELSON AND RENAMING A PORTION
OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR
Pending Discussion at the General Services, Health & Environment Committee Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025
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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 A of 2025
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 43 THERETO CREATING THE CITY OF ALBANY
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
*Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussion: 9/22/2025*
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Ordinances Introduced
1 Johnson Ordinance 22.92.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 27 ALEXANDER STREET (TAX MAP PARCEL NO.
76.65-1-62) TO ROSEMARY QUISPE
2 Johnson Ordinance 23.92.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 6.61.25, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE SALE OF THE ASH
GROVE PLACE COMMON ALLEY (TAX MAP PARCEL NO. 76.49-3-57)
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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: 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*
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*
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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 *Under Consideration* 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 | Discussion: 9/9/2025*
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*
(Revised 9/5/2025) Page 8 of 12
19 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*
20 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*
21 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
*Passed the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee | Discussed: 7/9/2025*
22 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*
23 Flynn *Under Consideration* 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 | Discussion: 9/8/2025*
24 Frederick Ordinance 13.81.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 46.102.23, WHICH AUTHORIZED CERTAIN
PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$600,000 AND AUTHORIZED THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (DGS – FUEL STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM) BY INCREASING SUCH AUTHORIZATION TO $800,000
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
25 Flynn *Under Consideration* Ordinance 14.81.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (PLUMBING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ALBANY IN RELATION TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXAMINING BOARD OF PLUMBERS
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 9/8/2025*
26 Balarin Ordinance 16.82.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE NONCONFORMITY
DETERMINATION PROCESS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
27 Balarin *Under Consideration* Ordinance 17.82.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXCEPTIONS FOR
VEHICLE FUELING STATIONS
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 9/9/2025*
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28 Balarin *Under Consideration* Ordinance 18.82.25
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 9/9/2025*
29 Conti Ordinance 19.91.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO MUSIC AT SIDEWALK OR OUTDOOR
CAFES
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
30 Conti Ordinance 20.91.25
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 FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI DAY
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use*
31 Conti Ordinance 21.91.25
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 75 (POLICY DOCUMENTS REPOSITORY) OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Council Operations & Ethics*
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Resolutions Introduced
1 Balarin Resolution 111.92.25R
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DENNIS LEE EDNEY AND RENAMING A
PORTION OF WASHINGTON AVENUE IN HIS HONOR
2 Balarin and Frederick *Under Consideration* Resolution 112.92.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
AND CELEBRATING THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES
AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LATINOS TO THE UNITED STATES
(Revised 9/5/2025) Page 11 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 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*
5 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*
6 Clarke Resolution 43.52.25R (MC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH THROUGH 9TH AS 2025
NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK
7 Balarin *Under Consideration* 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 | Discussion: 9/8/2025*
8 Johnson *Under Consideration* 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
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 9/8/2025*
9 Love *Under Consideration* Resolution 93.81.25R
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF VELLA “MADEAR” NELSON AND
RENAMING A PORTION OF SHERIDAN AVENUE IN HER HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment | Discussion: 9/8/2025*
10 Kimbrough Resolution 97.91.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MAGGIE
MANCINELLI-CAHILL TO THE CITY OF ALBANY AND RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTH PEARL
STREET IN HER HONOR
*Referred to General Services, Health & Environment*
11 Hoey Resolution 102.91.25R
[TABLED] A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPOINTING MALIK DARE AS A MEMBER
OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD
(Revised 9/5/2025) Page 12 of 12
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