Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee

COMMON COUNCIL MEETING PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE COMMITTEE Alfredo Balarin, Chair DATES: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 TIME: 5:15 p.m. LOCATION: Council Chambers-2nd Floor. City Hall TOPIC(S) OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION: Resolution 20.32.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER CEPONIS TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Resolution 21.32.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MARTHA MAHONEY TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Public Comment (Yes) Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use, introduced the following: Resolution Number 20.32.22R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER CEPONIS TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of section 1493-C of the Public Authorities Law, and article II, section 1 of the Albany Parking Authority Bylaws, re-appointed Jennifer Ceponis to the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors under the above-referenced provisions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the re-appointment of Jennifer Ceponis to the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors for a term which shall expire on January 2, 2027. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION NUMBER 20.32.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER CEPONIS TO THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution approves the appointment of Jennifer Ceponis to a term of the Albany Parking Authority Board of Directors which will expire on January 2, 2023. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the APA Board of Directors pursuant to Public Authorities Law § 1493-C, and APA Bylaws, Art. II, § 1. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Balarin, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use introduced the following: Resolution Number 21.32.23R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MARTHA MAHONEY TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Albany has, pursuant to the provisions of section 301 (e) of the City Charter, appointed Martha Mahoney as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must consent to the Mayor’s appointments of members to the Board of Zoning Appeals under section 301 (e) of the City Charter; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the appointment of Martha Mahoney to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 2025. To: Danielle Gillespie, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 3, 2023 Sponsor: Council Member Balarin, o/b/o Planning Committee RESOLUTION NUMBER 21.32.23R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MARTHA MAHONEY TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution approves the appointment of Martha Mahoney to a term of the Board of Zoning Appeals which will expire on December 31, 2025. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The Common Council must confirm mayoral appointments to the BZA pursuant to Section 301(e) of the City of Albany Charter. FISCAL IMPACT None.