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AGENDA OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL
Monday, March 15, 2010

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
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

LOCAL LAWS HELD


1. CALSOLARO LOCAL LAW A-2010*

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


2. CALSOLARO LOCAL LAW B-2010*

A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE XLIV (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISIONS) 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 Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


3. CONTI, HERRING LOCAL LAW D-2010*

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


4. CONTI LOCAL LAW E-2010*

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 and Ethics Committee


5. KONEV LOCAL LAW F-2010*

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 and Ethics Committee

6. KONEV LOCAL LAW G-2010*

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 Council Operations and Ethics Committee


7. ROSENZWEIG LOCAL LAW C-2010*

A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES*Referred to the Human Resources and Human Rights Committee



ORDINANCES INTRODUCED



45.32.10
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




ORDINANCES HELD


1. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 5.11.10*
(As Amended)

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


2. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 6.11.10*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II (SOURCE SEPARATION OF RECYCLABLES) OF CHAPTER 313 (SOLID WASTE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO COMPREHENSIVE MANDATORY RECYCLING* Referred to the General Services, Health and Environment Committee


3. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 8.12.10*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND REGULATION) OF CHAPTER 133 (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY. *Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee


4. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 43.31.10

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF BINGHAM STREET IN THE CITY OF ALBANY


5. CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 44.31.10

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONVEYANCE OF ALL THE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN AND TO 33 GLENN STREET, 124, 156 AND 158 FIRST STREET AND THE ABANDONED PORTION OF BINGHAM STREET ADJACENT TO 131 MCCARTY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT PRIVATE SALE TO THE ADDICTIONS CARE CENTER OF ALBANY


6. COMMISSO ORDINANCE 42.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 (DEPARTMENTS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW PART 37 ENTITLED “CITY OF ALBANY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE BUDGETARY COOPERATION” AND PROVIDING FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO REVIEWING THE FISCAL IMPACT OF TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES ON THE CITY’S TAX BASE AND THE CITY’S ABILITY TO CONTINUE FUNDING OF ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES AND REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO MAKE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MAYOR AND THE COMMON COUNCIL REGARDING FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE MADE BY TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES IN SUPPORT OF ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


7. CONTI, CALSOLARO, HERRING ORDINANCE 4.11.10*

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


8. CONTI ORDINANCE 40.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ETHICS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE* Referred to the Council Operations and Ethics Committee


9. FAHEY ORDINANCE 13.12.10*

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


10. GOLBY, BAILEY ORDINANCE 34.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I (GENERAL) OF CHAPTER 323 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO SNOW REMOVAL* Referred to the Law, Buildings and Code enforcement Committee

11. HERRING ORDINANCE 9.12.10*

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


12. HERRING ORDINANCE 10.12.10*

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

13. IGOE ORDINANCE 2.11.10*

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


14. KONEV ORDINANCE 14.21.10*

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 Services, Health and Environment Committee


15. KONEV ORDINANCE 41.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 54 (FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO GIFTS TO UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES* Referred to the Council Operations and Ethics Committee


16. ROSENZWEIG, IGOE ORDINANCE 1.11.10*

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


17. ROSENZWEIG ORDINANCE 7.12.10*

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


18. SANO, FAHEY ORDINANCE 3.11.10*

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 307-7 (GENERAL PROHIBITIONS) OF CHAPTER 307 (SIGNS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO CHANNEL SIGNS* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


19. SANO, FAHEY ORDINANCE 11.12.10*

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


20. SANO, CALSOLARO ORDINANCE 12.12.10*

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 Committee


21. SANO ORDINANCE 16.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,010,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,010,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (REPLACEMENT VEHICLES)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


22. SANO ORDINANCE 17.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,900,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,900,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (STREET RECONSTRUCTION)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


23. SANO ORDINANCE 18.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $480,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $480,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


24. SANO ORDINANCE 19.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $205,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $205,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ADA COMPLIANCE) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


25. SANO ORDINANCE 20.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


26. SANO ORDINANCE 21.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $50,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (ASBESTOS ABATEMENT) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


27. SANO ORDINANCE 22.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $50,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (BRIDGE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


28. SANO ORDINANCE 23.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (LOADER MOUNTED SNOW BLOWER) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


29. SANO ORDINANCE 24.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $75,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $75,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (NORMANSKILL FARM IMPROVEMENTS) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


30. SANO ORDINANCE 25.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $75,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $75,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (WASHINGTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


31. SANO ORDINANCE 26.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


32. SANO ORDINANCE 27.22.10*
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $695,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $695,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (LANDFILL EQUIPMENT) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


33. SANO ORDINANCE 28.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $1,350,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,350,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PROFESSIONAL AND ENGINEERING FEES) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


34. SANO ORDINANCE 29.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,250,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (PINE BUSH RESTORATION – PHASE 2) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


35. SANO ORDINANCE 30.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,882,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,882,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (LANDFILL EXPANSION - PHASE 2) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


36. SANO ORDINANCE 31.22.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $3,300,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,300,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (LANDFILL FINAL CAP PROJECT) * Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


37. SANO ORDINANCE 35.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $450,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $450,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC SIGNALS)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


38. SANO ORDINANCE 36.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $140,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $140,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC SIGNAL AERIAL TRUCK)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


39. SANO ORDINANCE 37.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $545,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $545,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (POLICE VEHICLES)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


40. SANO ORDINANCE 38.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,738,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,738,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (WASHINGTON AND WESTERN TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


41. SANO ORDINANCE 39.31.10*

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $844,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $844,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (NEW SCOTLAND TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT)* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee



RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED


28.32.10R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING FOR GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON’S RESIGNATION/ TEMPORARY STEP ASIDE DUE TO LACK OF ABILITY TO CONTINUE PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES BECAUSE OF PENDING INVESTIGATIONS


29.32.10R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CALLING FOR A UNITED IRELAND AS OUTLINED IN THE GOOD FRIDAY AGREEMENT


30.32.10R
RESOLUTION CREATING A “GET FIT KIDS” AWARD IN THE CITY OF ALBANY


31.32.10R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO AN AMENDMENT OF THE EXISTING LOAN AND SUBSIDY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALBANY, THE ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK


32.32.10R
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYMENT IN-LIEU-OF TAX (PILOT) AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHEND ASSOCIATES II LLC AND AHA SOUTH END II HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORP.




RESOLUTIONS HELD


1. FAHEY RESOLUTION 2.11.10R(MC)
(As Amended)

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING RELIEF AND TO IMPOSE A SPECIFIC LIMIT ON THE ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS IN CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY SCHOOL DISTRICT


2. FREEMAN RESOLUTION 18.22.10R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING AUTHORITY FROM THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO IMPOSE A COMMUTER TAX OF ONE THIRD OF ONE PERCENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY* Referred to the Finance, Taxation and Assessment Committee


3. HERRING RESOLUTION 4.12.10R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE PROPOSED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND CONSENTING TO THE FORMATION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


4. HERRING, COMMISSO, O’BRIEN RESOLUTION 16.21.10R(MC)*

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY, THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YOK, THE NEW YORK STATE DORMITORY AUTHORITY, AND OTHER INVOLVED AGENCIES OF GOVERNMENT TO REFRAIN FROM BUILDING STUDENT HOUSING ON AN APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN ACRE SITE ADJACENT TO TUDOR ROAD IN THE CITY OF ALBANY*Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


5. HERRING RESOLUTION 25.31.10R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN O’CONNER AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ALBANY PARKING AUTHORITY* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


6. HERRING RESOLUTION 26.31.10R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF LESLIE SCOTT MORAN TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


7. HERRING RESOLUTION 27.31.10R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES J. CRONIN, JR. TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS* Referred to the Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee


8. KONEV RESOLUTION 10.21.10R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE RULESOF PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO PRAYER AT COMMON COUNCIL MEETINGS* Referred to the Council Operations and Ethics Committee


9. KONEV RESOLUTION 13.21.10R*

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


10. ROSENZWEIG RESOLUTION 12.21.10R*

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH TIME WARNER CABLE* Referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on Cable Access




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COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Barbara Smith, Chair

DATE: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
PLACE: City Court, Room 209 – 2nd Fl. City Hall
TIME: 7:00 PM

TOPIC OF DISCUSSION:
The Police Chief Search Committee will provide an update of its activities.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Yes

COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING

PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
Daniel Herring, Chair


DATE: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
PLACE: City Court Room 209 – 2nd Fl. City Hall
TIME: 6:00PM (or immediately following Caucus)

TOPIC OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:
Resolution Number 4.12.10R

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING THE PROPOSED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND CONSENTING TO THE FORMATION OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES
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COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING

FINANCE, TAXATION & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
James P. Sano, Chair

DATE: Thursday, March 11, 2010
PLACE: City Court Room 209– 2nd Floor City Hall
TIME: 5:30 p.m.

TOPIC(S) OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:

Ordinance Number 35.31.10
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $450,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $450,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC SIGNALS)

Ordinance Number 36.31.10
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $140,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $140,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (TRAFFIC SIGNAL AERIAL TRUCK)

Ordinance Number 37.31.10
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $545,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEASE FINANCING OR THE ISSUANCE OF $545,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (POLICE VEHICLES)

Ordinance Number 38.31.10
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $4,738,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,738,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (WASHINGTON AND WESTERN TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT)

Ordinance Number 39.31.10
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $844,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $844,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF (NEW SCOTLAND TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT)

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES
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COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING

FINANCE, TAXATION & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE
James P. Sano, Chair

DATE: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
PLACE: City Court Room 209– 2nd Floor City Hall
TIME: 5:30 p.m.

TOPIC(S) OF DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 18.22.10R

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING AUTHORITY FROM THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO IMPOSE A COMMUTER TAX OF ONE THIRD OF ONE PERCENT IN THE CITY OF ALBANY

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: YES
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COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING

GENERAL SERVICES, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Michael O’Brien, Chair

DATE: Monday, March 22, 2010
PLACE: City Court Room – 2nd Floor City Hall
TIME: 5:30 p.m.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
Discussion on the Impact of the SUNY Project on the Combined Sewer Overflow Problem

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Yes
Supporting Legislation

March 15, 2010