Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingAlbany, NY · December 10, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES OF CAUCUS
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Common Council was convened at 5:33 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: Anane, Balarin, Clarke, Farrell, Hoey, Keegan, Kimbrough and Zamer
Also Present: Corey Ellis
Staff Present: Shaniqua Jackson, Bryan Jimenez, Robert Wenner, Alyssa Kamara, Carly Johnson,
Arianna Costello; Brett Williams
Discussion:
• President Pro Tempore Kelly Kimbrough discussed the agenda for the December 15, 2025
Regular Meeting.
o Council Member Meghan Keegan noted that Ordinance 43.101.25 was not passed out of
the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee at their December 9, 2025 meeting and
that there may be a request for the Committee to be discharged from reviewing the
Ordinance.
▪ Council Member Alfredo Balarin noted that the planned street updates did not
include a road in the 11th Ward.
▪ Council Member Owusu Anane noted that he would be voting against Ordinance
43.101.25 if it were to be discharged in support of Council Member Balarin and
encouraged his colleagues to do the same.
▪ Council Member Thomas Hoey highlighted that the Administration has
consistently delayed the offering of the list of planned street and sidewalk repairs.
Council Member Hoey additionally noted that there is a deficient of cooperation
between utility companies and the City of Albany as it relates to road work.
▪ Majority Leader Farrell noted that depending on the scale of projects in a ward,
work may appear to be distributed unequally. Majority Leader Farrell also noted
that there may be additional work outside of the planned list if there are sufficient
funds or if the roadwork is not contracted out.
▪ Council Member Anane noted that the City of Albany has declared the 11th Ward
as one of the wards with the worst street conditions.
o Council members discussed Resolution 142.122.25R and Resolution 144.122.25R and
the implications of their approval with Deputy Corporation Counsel Brett Williams.
▪ Deputy Corporation Counsel Williams noted that the Administration is closely
following Eminent Domain Procedure Law and provided the Council with more
details of the timeline of the process.
o President Pro Tempore noted that there would be additional resolutions to be introduced
by majority consent.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, President Pro Tempore Kimbrough motioned to adjourn the meeting at
6:18 PM, which passed without objection.
Link to meeting recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFkQ0Iwf8Yk
Respectfully submitted,
Carly Johnson
Junior Legislative Aide
Agenda
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, December 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 remotely and in the Common Council Chambers in City Hall and live
streamed on YouTube and Facebook. 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 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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CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW §202
REGARDING ACQUISITION OF 502, 504 & 506 RAPP ROAD N.
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Article 2 of the New York State
Eminent Domain Procedure Law (“EDPL”), notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be
held in the Common Council Chambers, Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, New York on
Monday, December 15, 2025 starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider the City of Albany’s proposed
acquisition by eminent domain of real property located at 502, 504, & 506 Rapp Road N., Albany,
New York (the “Acquisition”) for the purpose of constructing a solid waste transfer facility;
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the purposes of this public hearing are to
review the public uses to be served by the Acquisition, the proposed location of the Acquisition, the
impact of the Acquisition on the environment and residents of the Acquisition’s locality, and other
pertinent information;
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the proposed Acquisition involves the
exercise by the City of Albany of its power of eminent domain, either with or without a negotiated
agreement, to the property described as follows:
Reputed Owner(s) Tax Map Parcel No. Address
The Simon Family Irrevocable Trust, 502 Rapp Road N.
Jennifer N. Radnich, Trustee 41.00-2-114 Albany, New York 12205
Manfred Simon, 504 Rapp Road N.
Marianne Simon, and 41.00-2-115 Albany, New York 12205
Jennifer N. Radnich
The Simon Family Irrevocable Trust, 506 Rapp Road N.
Jennifer N. Radnich, Trustee 41.00-2-116 Albany, New York 12205
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons having an interest in the
Acquisition are invited to attend the public meeting either in person or by agent to give oral or
written statements and to submit other documents concerning the Acquisition.
PURSUANT TO EDPL §202(C)(2), THOSE PROPERTY OWNERS WHO MAY
SUBSEQUENTLY WISH TO CHALLENGE CONDEMNATION OF THEIR
PROPERTY VIA JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY DO SO ONLY ON THE BASIS OF THE
ISSUES, FACTS, AND OBJECTIONS RAISED AT THE HEARING.
Dated: November 26, 2025
BY THE ORDER OF ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
SHANIQUA JACKSON, CITY CLERK
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Albany Common Council Active Calendar
Monday, December 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
Local Laws Held Conti A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
E of 2025 ALBANY IN RELATION TO REQUIRING A MID-YEAR
UPDATE TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL PLAN
Ordinances Held Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED
16.82.25 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE
NONCONFORMITY DETERMINATION PROCESS
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 Wednesday, December
10, 2025
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
28.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $1,913,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,913,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(POLICE – PUBLIC SAFETY IT SYSTEMS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
29.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(POLICE – POLICE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
30.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
*Pending Amendment*
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(POLICE – VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT)
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Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
31.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (FIRE &
EMERGENCY SERVICES – FIRE APPARATUS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
32.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (FIRE &
EMERGENCY SERVICES – FIRE STATION
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
33.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
34.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
35.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
36.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
37.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SPEED REDUCTION)
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Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
38.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC STUDIES)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
39.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $4,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – RENOVATIONS TO CITY BUILDINGS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
40.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $330,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $55,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITY
PLANNING)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
41.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – ADA COMPLIANCE)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
42.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
44.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – STREETLIGHTS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
45.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $7,732,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – WASHINGTON PARK TRAFFIC
RECONFIGURATION)
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Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
46.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – CAPITAL HILLS REHABILITATIONS
& IMPROVEMENTS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
47.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – AUTOMATED PUBLIC RESTROOMS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
48.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – CITY-WIDE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
49.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – RIDGEFIELD PARK RESTROOM
REHABILITATION)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
50.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
51.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – STORAGE STRUCTURES)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
52.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – STREET & SIDEWALK
RESURFACING)
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Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
53.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(GENERAL SERVICES – STREETSCAPE & PARK FIXTURES)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
54.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $62,500 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES – LINCOLN PARK
CONNECTOR)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
55.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $135,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $135,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(RECREATION – COURT RESURFACING)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
56.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
*Pending Amendment*
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(RECREATION – EQUIPMENT)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
57.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(RECREATION – PLAYGROUNDS)
Ordinances Held Frederick AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY
58.101.25 THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(RECREATION – SPRAY PADS)
Ordinances Held Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF
61.111.25 ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN
RELATION TO PARKING LOTS IN MU-FM ZONING DISTRICT
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Resolutions Introduced Clarke A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MAKING A
142.122.25R DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS UNDER THE EMINENT
DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW REGARDING THE PROPOSED
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
Resolutions Introduced Keegan A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING
143.122.25R UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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*
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 Conti *Under Consideration* Local Law E of 2025
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
REQUIRING A MID-YEAR UPDATE TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL PLAN
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 12/9/2025*
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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 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*
7 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*
8 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*
9 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*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 11 of 19
10 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*
11 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*
12 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*
13 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*
14 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*
15 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*
16 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*
17 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*
18 Balarin *Under Consideration* 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 | Discussed: 12/8/2025*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 12 of 19
19 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: 12/10/2025*
20 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*
21 Clarke Ordinance 24.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RETURING THE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING REQUIREMENT TO ITS ORIGINAL LEVEL
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 12/10/2025*
22 Kimbrough Ordinance 26.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
BY ADDING A NEW PART 7 THERETO REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND OTHER ENTITIES THAT HOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF ALBANY
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussed: 11/18/2025*
23 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 28.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,913,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,913,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (POLICE – PUBLIC SAFETY IT SYSTEMS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025*
24 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 29.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (POLICE – POLICE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025*
25 Frederick *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 30.101.25
*Under Consideration*
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (POLICE – VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 10/27/2025*
26 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 31.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES – FIRE APPARATUS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 13 of 19
27 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 32.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES – FIRE STATION INFRASTRUCTURE
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/27/2025*
28 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 33.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (ENGINEERING – MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
29 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 34.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $400,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ROADWAY STRIPING)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
30 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 35.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
31 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 36.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
32 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 37.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC SPEED REDUCTION)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
33 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 38.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (ENGINEERING – TRAFFIC STUDIES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
34 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 39.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – RENOVATIONS TO CITY BUILDINGS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 14 of 19
35 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 40.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $330,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $55,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (ENGINEERING – CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITY PLANNING)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
36 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 41.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – ADA COMPLIANCE)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
37 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 42.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (ENGINEERING – SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 12/9/2025*
38 Frederick Ordinance 43.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT
A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $14,468,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR
THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF
(ENGINEERING – STREET RECONSTRUCTION)
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation | Discussed: 12/9/2025*
39 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 44.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $650,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $650,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (ENGINEERING – STREETLIGHTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
40 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 45.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $7,732,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (ENGINEERING – WASHINGTON PARK TRAFFIC RECONFIGURATION)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
41 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 46.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – CAPITAL HILLS REHABILITATIONS &
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
42 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 47.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – AUTOMATED PUBLIC RESTROOMS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 15 of 19
43 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 48.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – CITY-WIDE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
44 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 49.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – RIDGEFIELD PARK RESTROOM REHABILITATION)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
45 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 50.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – SECURITY FENCE INSTALLATION)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
46 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 51.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – STORAGE STRUCTURES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
47 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 52.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE
COST THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – STREET & SIDEWALK RESURFACING)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
48 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 53.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (GENERAL SERVICES – STREETSCAPE & PARK FIXTURES)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
49 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 54.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $62,500 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES – LINCOLN PARK CONNECTOR)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/30/2025*
50 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 55.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $135,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $135,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (RECREATION – COURT RESURFACING)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2025*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 16 of 19
51 Frederick *Pending Amendment* Ordinance 56.101.25
*Under Consideration*
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (RECREATION – EQUIPMENT)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 11/13/2025*
52 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 57.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (RECREATION – PLAYGROUNDS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2025*
53 Frederick *Under Consideration* Ordinance 58.101.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PURCHASES BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW
YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE
FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST
THEREOF (RECREATION – SPRAY PADS)
*Passed the Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee | Discussed: 10/23/2025*
54 Frederick Ordinance 59.102.25
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 37, 39, AND 41 CHERRY HILL STREET (TAX MAP
PARCEL NUMBERS 76.80-1-21, 76.80-1-22, AND 76.80-1-23) TO MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
*Referred to Finance, Assessment and Taxation*
55 Balarin *Under Consideration* Ordinance 61.111.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (CITY OF ALBANY UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
PARKING LOTS IN MU-FM ZONING DISTRICT
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussed: 12/8/2025*
56 Anane Ordinance 62.121.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 251 (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND CHAPTER 232
(STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO
COMPREHENSIVELY PROHIBITING SMOKING PRODUCTS AND LIMITING THEIR PROXIMITY TO
AT-RISK POPULATIONS
*Referred to Law, Buildings & Code Enforcement | Discussion: 12/15/2025*
57 Balarin Ordinance 63.121.25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AJUSTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REQUIREMENT AND ADDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT
*Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 12/10/2025*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 17 of 19
Resolutions Introduced
1 Clarke *Under Consideration* Resolution 142.122.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL MAKING A DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS
UNDER THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW REGARDING THE PROPOSED
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE
2 Keegan *Under Consideration* Resolution 143.122.25R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SUPPORTING UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS
MONTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 18 of 19
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 Flynn Resolution 140.121.25R
A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOLLY PHINNEY LARSON, MOLLY
QUINN DUFFY, AND JAMES WILLIAM LARSON AND RENAMING A PORTION OF SYCAMORE
STREET IN THEIR HONOR
*Passed the General Services, Health & Environment Committee | Discussed: 12/3/2025*
(Revised 12/10/2025) Page 19 of 19
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