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**Departmental Budget Presentation Schedule**


AGENDA OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, November 2, 2009


THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETS THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS.

ORDER OF BUSINESS:

Roll Call
Welcome
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Public Hearing (1)
Public Comment Period (30 Minutes)
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
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
Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business
Adjournment



NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a 2nd Public Hearing will be held in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, Albany, New York at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 on the following matter:


City of Albany 2010 Proposed Budget


Anyone wishing to be heard will have an opportunity to do so at the time and place stated.



John C. Marsolais
Clerk of the Common Council


Times Union 10/17 & 10/18


LOCAL LAWS HELD


1. CALSOLARO LOCAL LAW B-2007*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (BUREAU OF BUILDINGS), CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) AND CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) IN RELATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY*Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


2. CALSOLARO, et al LOCAL LAW C-2008*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XLIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE CIVILIAN POLICE REVIEW BOARD AND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS AGAINST AN OFFICER* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


3. CALSOLARO LOCAL LAW I-2009*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ELIMINATE THE POSITION OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND REFERENCES TO THAT POSITION* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


4. CASEY LOCAL LAW A-2008*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 90 (TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO UNPAID PARKING TICKETS* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


5. CASEY LOCAL LAW A-2009*

A LOCAL LAW ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 99 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE ENTITLED: “ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS”* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


6. CASEY LOCAL LAW C-2009*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMMON COUNCIL REVIEW OF BIDS FOR STREET REPAIR AND RESURFACING* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


7. CONTI LOCAL LAW C-2006*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 603(A) OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CHARTER IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE COMMON COUNCIL. *Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


8. CONTI LOCAL LAW E-2008*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 603(D) OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CHARTER IN RELATION TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT TO TRANSFER BUDGETED FUNDS* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


9. CONTI LOCAL LAW B-2009*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE 2 (ELECTIVE OFFICERS) AND ARTICLE 4 (LEGISLATIVE BRANCH) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO RESTRUCTURING THE COMMON COUNCIL*Referred to the Council Operations Committee


10. ELLIS LOCAL LAW B-2008*

LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (PATRONIZING HOME INDUSTRY) OF CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE RESIDENCY FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES* Referred to the Human Resources and Human Rights Committee


11. FAHEY LOCAL LAW D-2007*

A LOCAL LAW ENACTING A MORATORIUM WITHIN THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


12. SCALZO LOCAL LAW G-2008*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 33 (CITIZENS’ POLICE REVIEW BOARD) ARTICLE XLIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


13. SCALZO LOCAL LAW G-2009*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING PART 22 (ELECTIVE AND APPOINTIVE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF ALBANY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SALARIES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


14. SCALZO LOCAL LAW H-2009*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE SECTION 802 OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CHARTER IN RELATION TO CHARTER REVISION* Referred to the Law, Buildings, and Code Enforcement Committee



ORDINANCES HELD



1. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 17.22.06*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION) OF CHAPTER 193 (FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY. *Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


2. CALSOLARO, MCLAUGHLIN, SMITH ORDINANCE 62.81.06*
(As Amended)

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF WINDOW GUARDS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS *Referred to the Law, Building and Code Enforcement Committee


3. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 45.32.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 57 (FISCAL YEAR AND ANNUAL ESTIMATE) AND PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO POSTING OF INFORMATION ON THE CITY WEBSITE* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


4. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 60.52.07*

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 REPORTING* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


5. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 55.82.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 359-22 (PARKING, STANDING AND STOPPING RESTRICTIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ENGINE IDLING*Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


6. CASEY ORDINANCE 44.32.06*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO “CRUISING.” *Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


7. CASEY ORDINANCE 58.62.06*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (TRAFFIC REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE MARKINGS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS *Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


8. CASEY ORDINANCE 53.71.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI (GRAFFITI) OF CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PENALTIES FOR GRAFFITI AND TO ADD A NEW OFFENSE OF CARRYING A GRAFFITI INSTRUMENT* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee



9. CASEY ORDINANCE 56.81.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII TO BE ENTITLED PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS* Referred to the General Services, Health and Environment Committee


10. CASEY ORDINANCE 58.82.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX TO BE ENTITLED “CRIMINAL STREET GANGS AND GANG-RELATED ACTIVITIES.”* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


11. CASEY ORDINANCE 63.101.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 255 (PEACE AND GOOD ORDER) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IX TO BE ENTITLED “YOUTH CURFEW”* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


12. CASEY ORDINANCE 3.12.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 193 (FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IV ENTITLED “GUN OFFENDER REGISTRATION.”* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


13. CASEY ORDINANCE 34.41.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XX ENTITLED “INCENTIVE ZONING”* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


14. CASEY ORDINANCE 37.51.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART II REGARDING ANTI-NEPOTISM IN THE CITY OF ALBANY*Referred to the Human Resources and Human Rights Committee


15. CASEY ORDINANCE 38.51.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART II REGARDING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION*Referred to the Human Resources and Human Rights Committee


16. CONTI ORDINANCE 59.52.07

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 21 (COMMON COUNCIL), PART 10 (BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY) AND PART 14 (BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMMON COUNCIL OPERATING PROCEDURES


17. CONTI ORDINANCE 67.82.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING RESIDENTIAL PARKING COOPERATIVES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee



18. CONTI ORDINANCE 3.21.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV (BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS) OF CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND CHANGE THE TERMS OF OFFICE* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


19. CONTI ORDINANCE 4.21.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIA (VACANT BUILDING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO VACANT BUILDING REGISTRY FEES* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


20. CONTI ORDINANCE 55.72.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 303 (SIDEWALK AND OUTDOOR CAFES) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF SIDEWALK CAFES WITHIN THE LARK STREET AREA BUSINESS IMPORVEMENT DISTRICT* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


21. CONTI ORDINANCE 39.51.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (ZONING) IN RELATION TO CERTAIN SPECIAL PERMIT USES WITHIN C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS LOCATED WITHIN THE LARK STREET BUSINESS IMROVEMENT DISTRICT*Referred to the Planning, Economic Development Committee


22. CONTI, et al. ORDINANCE 47.52.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


23. CONTI, CALSOLARO, HERRING ORDINANCE 56.82.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII THERETO TO BE ENTITLED “SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS”* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


24. CONTI, O’BRIEN, ROSENZWEIG ORDINANCE 58.91.09*
(As Amended)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT) OF ARTICLE IX (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SOURCE SEPARATION, COLLECTION AND DELIVERY OF RECYCLABLES IN MULTIRESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES* Referred to the General Services, Health and Environment Committee


25. CONTI ORDINANCE 60.92.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO HEARING PROCEDURES BEFORE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS* Referred to the Planning, economic Development and Land Use Committee


26. SANO ORDINANCE 68.102.09

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) IN RELATION TO DEMOLITION PROCEDURES


27. ELLIS ORDINANCE 81.122.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIA (VACANT BUILDING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


28. FAHEY ORDINANCE 4.21.06*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (ZONING) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.6 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 41 HOLLAND AVENUE (NORTHEAST CORNER OF HOLLAND AVENUE AND HACKETT BOULEVARD) FROM HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-2) TO COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICT (C-O), AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY. *Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


29. FAHEY ORDINANCE 63.101.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XVII (GENERAL AREA, YARD, HEIGHT AND LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) IN RELATION TO FRONT YARDS* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


30. FOX ORDINANCE 71.92.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (ZONING) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.6 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION AND KNOWN AS 124-128R WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION FROM R-1B (SINGLE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO C-2 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


31. HERRING ORDINANCE 70.111.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO AUTHORIZE AUDIO ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN TAVERNS AND RESTAURANTS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) BY ADDING A NEW PART 3 TO BE ENTITLED “ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS”* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


32. HERRING ORDINANCE 35.42.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES II AND XI OF CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS* Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee


33. IGOE ORDINANCE 77.121.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF PART 4 (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT) AND ARTICLE XII (REGISTRATION OF RENTAL DWELLINGS) OF PART 5 (RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRY) OF CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY* Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


34. IGOE ORIDNANCE 33.41.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 363 (VENDORS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO PURCHASES* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


35. IGOE ORDINANCE 52.71.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 171 (ELECTRICITY) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


36. IGOE ORDINANCE 65.101.09*

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 225 (HEATING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code enforcement Committee


37. MCLAUGHLIN ORDINANCE 24.22.09(MC)*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (OFFICE OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM) OF CHAPTER 48 (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROTECTIONS) IMPOSING STANDARDS ON THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE THAT WILL RESULT IN A STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT DIVERSIFICATION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY GOVERNMENT WORKFORCE * Referred to the Human Resources and Human Rights Committee


38. MCLAUGHLIN ORDINANCE 54.82.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE VII IN RELATION TO POLYSTYRENE FOAM IN TAKE OUT FOOD PACKAGING* Referred to the General Service, Health and Environment Committee


39. O’BRIEN ORDINANCE 72.92.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) IN RELATION TO PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND ARTICLE XXIII CHAPTER 1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (PLANNING) IN RELATION TO PROCEDURES OF THE PLANNING BOARD* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


40. O’BRIEN ORDINANCE 54.72.08

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF INDUSTRICL PARK ROAD IN THE CITY OF ALBANY


41. ROSENZWEIG, IGOE ORDINANCE 48.62.09*

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 261 (PLUMBING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


42. SANO ORDINANCE 39.31.07*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $130,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $130,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. (MAINTENANCE SHED)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


43. SANO ORDINANCE 54.51.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VIII (PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT) OF CHAPTER 255 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO VIOLATIONS INCLUDED WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


44. SANO ORDINANCE 59.92.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 151 (COMMERCIAL STANDARDS); CHAPTER 231 (HOUSING); CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 197 (FIRE PREVENTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO OPEN FIRES* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


45. SANO ORDINANCE 9.21.09*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $65,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ELEVATOR RENOVATIONS)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation, and Assessment Committee


46. SANO ORDINANCE 26.31.09*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $70,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $70,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ONE TON PICKUP TRUCKS)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


47. SANO ORDINANCE 27.31.09*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (RECYCLING PROGRAM)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


48. SANO ORDINANCE 49.62.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV (SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use Committee


49. SANO, CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 62.101.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV (SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS) OF CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO EXTERNAL FUEL-BURNING AND HEATING DEVICES* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development, and Land Use


50. SANO ORDINANCE 64.101.09*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5.22.08 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $167,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $167,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. (GARBAGE TRUCK)” WITH AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $124,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $124,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. (STREET SWEEPER)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


51. SANO ORDINANCE 66.101.09*

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET AS PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR ON OCTOBER 1, 2009, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


52. SCALZO ORDINANCE 48.41.07*

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 193 (FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 193 (FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND WEAPONS)*Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


53. SCALZO ORDINANCE 61.52.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (POLICE INFORMATION REWARD PROGRAM) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REWARD PROGRAM* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


54. SCALZO, CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 74.102.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 353 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) ARTICLE II (TAXICABS AND HACKS) TO REQUIRE MANDATORY DRUG TESTING FOR HACK LICENSEES*Referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on Taxi Services and Regulation


55. SCALZO ORDINANCE 71.112.08*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE I-A IN RELATION TO BICYCLE REGISTRATION* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


56. SMITH ORDINANCE 46.32.07*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (ZONING) CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY .13 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2, 4 and 6 GENESEE STREET FROM ONE-AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-2B) TO NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee



RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED


83.111.09R
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO SALARY CHANGES APPROVED BY THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE ALBANY POLICE OFFICERS UNION, LOCAL 2841, COUNCIL 82 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008 AND 2009



84.111.09R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $6,316,165 TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CHARTER SECTION 603



85.111.09R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING FOR SENATOR HIRAM MONSERRATE’S RESIGNATION AND/OR EXPULSION DUE TO HIS CONVICTION ON ASSAULT CHARGES AND LACK OF SUITABILITY TO SERVE IN THE NYS SENATE





RESOLUTIONS HELD


1. CALSOLARO RESOLUTION 12.22.06R*

RESOLUTION CREATING A TEMPORARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND USAGE *Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


2. CALSOLARO RESOLUTION 15.21.07R*

RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO ELIMINATE PERSISTENT BIOACCUMULATIVE TOXIC CHEMICALS (PBT’s) WHEREVER POSSIBLE *Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


3. CALSOLARO RESOLUTION 72.92.08R

RESOLUTION URGING THE MAYOR TO MAKE ALIVE AT FIVE ALCOHOL-FREE AND TO PROMOTE DWI AWARENESS AT THE EVENT


4. CASEY RESOLUTION 28.32.08R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO LEADERSHIP MEETINGS* Referred to the Council Operations Committee


5. CASEY RESOLUTION 32.41.08R

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING THE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF POLLING PLACES AVAILABLE TO VOTERS


6. CASEY RESOLUTION 66.81.08R*

RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING A GRANT PROGRAM TO FUND COMMUNITY-BASED SAFETY INITIATIVES* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


7. CASEY RESOLUTION 68.82.08R*

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING TO UNDERTAKE A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO IMPLEMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING IN THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


8. CASEY RESOLUTION 70.91.08R*

RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING A LOW INTEREST LOAN PROGRAM TO HOMEOWNERS IN THE CITY OF ALBANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING ENERGY AUDITS AND IMPLEMENTING AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS* Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee

9. CASEY RESOLUTION 26.31.09R*

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MANNING BOULEVARD AS THE STREET OF THE YEAR FOR THE 11TH WARD 7TH ELECTION DISTRICT* Referred to the Council Operations Committee


10. CONTI RESOLUTION 75.112.07R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 4.11 OF THE COMMON COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO THE SPONSORSHIP OF LEGISLATION* Referred to the Council Operations Committee


11. ELLIS, MCLAUGHLIN, SMITH RESOLUTION 78.122.07R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING A TWO YEAR FIREFIGHTER TRAINING PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE ALBANY SCHOOL DISTRICT AIMED AT INCREASING DIVERSITY WITHIN THE ALBANY FIRE DEPARTMENT* Referred to the Public Safety Committee


12. FAHEY RESOLUTION 13.22.06R*
(As Amended)

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL GIVING NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACT AS LEAD AGENCY FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW AND THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER (SEQRA) IN CONNECTION WITH ORDINANCE NUMBER 04.21.06 (41 HOLLAND AVENUE). *Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


13. FOX RESOLUTION 86.121.08R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REGARDING ADOPTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 8 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW (SEQRA) AND THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER AND THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY’S APPLICATION FOR REZONING OF 124-128R WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


14. O’BRIEN RESOLUTION 2.11.08R

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE USE OF 1044 CENTRAL AVENUE FOR PARKING SPACES PURSUANT TO SECTION 375-186 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY


15. SANO, et al. RESOLUTION 11.22.06R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A FUNDS MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT POLICY. *Referred to the Finance, Tax & Assessment Committee


16. SCALZO RESOLUTION 15.22.06R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO COMMITTEES. *Referred to the Council Operations and Ethics Committe

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COMMON COUNCIL BUDGET REVIEW
2010 PROPOSED BUDGET
FINANCE, TAXATION & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
James P. Sano, Chair

SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
City Court – Room 209, City Hall




Thursday, October 8th, 2009


Department of Taxation & Assessment………………………………….. 5:30PM
Office of the City Clerk………………………………………………………..6:00PM


Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

OPEN

Thursday, October 15th, 2009


Albany Police Department…………………………………………………....5:30PM


Monday, October 19th, 2009

Office of Audit Control…………………………………………………………5:30PM
Office of the Treasurer……………………………………………………...…6:00PM

**First Public Budget Hearing
Common Council Meeting, Monday, October 19, 2009




Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Department of General Services ……………………………………………5:30PM



Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Department of Economic Development & Planning……………………...6:00PM
&Albany Community Development Agency


Thursday, October 22nd, 2009


Department of Fire & Emergency Services………………………………..5:30PM
& Division of Buildings and Code Enforcement



Monday, October 26th, 2009

Albany Water Department……………………………………………………5:30PM
Department of Law………..…………………………………………………..6:00PM
& Department of Administrative Services



Tuesday, October 27th, 2009


Department of Youth & Workforce Services………………………………5:30PM
Department of Recreation………………………………………………..…6:00PM

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COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING


HUMAN RESOURCES AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Glen Casey, Chair



DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2009

PLACE: City Court Room 209– 2nd Fl. City Hall

TIME: 5:00 PM


TOPIC OF DISCUSSION:



LOCAL LAW B - 2008

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE I (PATRONIZING HOME INDUSTRY) OF CHAPTER 62 (LABOR) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO REQUIRE RESIDENCY FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES



PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Yes

*NOTE: This meeting is called by a majority of members of such committee (Council Members Conti, Fox, Timmons, Smith) in accordance with Council Rule 3.4.1.



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COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING

PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
Daniel Herring, Chair


DATE: Thursday, October 29th, 2009

PLACE: City Court Room 209 – 2nd Fl. City Hall

TIME: 5:30PM

TOPIC OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:


Ordinance Number 70.111.08

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (ZONING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY TO AUTHORIZE AUDIO ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN TAVERNS AND RESTAURANTS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 111 (AMUSEMENTS) BY ADDING A NEW PART 3 TO BE ENTITLED “ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS”



Ordinance Number 68.102.09

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) IN RELATION TO DEMOLITION PROCEDURES



PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES