Albany public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Joint Meetings of Common Council
The General Service, Health and Environment Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Family Services Committee are holding a joint meeting. The body will discuss planning and recreation opportunities at Capital Hills Golf Course with the Department of General Services, Parks, and the Golf Course Superintendent.
- Planning and recreation opportunities at Capital Hills Golf Course
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss a request for the CPRB to conduct an independent investigation. The body will also hold a discussion with APD Traffic Engineering regarding emergency no street parking signage.
- Request for CPRB to conduct independent investigation pursuant to City Code §42-343(H)
- Discussion with APD Traffic Engineering regarding emergency no street parking signage
Public Safety Committee
The committee is reviewing two local laws. One proposes establishing a nine-member Public Safety Commission to oversee the police department and manage the Department of Public Safety. The second addresses the use of chemical weapons and kinetic energy munitions on civilians.
- Local Law L of 2021: Proposal to create a Public Safety Commission with 9 members (5 appointed by Common Council, 4 by Mayor)
- Local Law L of 2021: Proposal to give the Commission authority to modify Albany Police Department procedures and policies
- Local Law L of 2021: Proposal for the Department of Public Safety to take primary responsibility for calls involving homelessness, mental-health, and substance-abuse issues
- Local Law M of 2021: Proposed amendments regarding the use of chemical weapons and kinetic energy munitions on civilian populations
Albany Community Development Agency Board
The Albany Community Development Agency is meeting to approve property transfers and funding applications. The board will review a transfer of 149 Sheridan Ave and CDBG-CV applications.
- Property transfer of 149 Sheridan Ave to Habitat for Humanity
- Approval of CDBG-CV applications
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the Albany Citizen Police Academy. The meeting is being conducted via Zoom and streamed on Facebook.
- Discussion of Albany Citizen Police Academy
Albany Community Development Agency Board
The Albany Community Development Agency Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The board is also scheduled to discuss and potentially approve an updated proposal for the development of properties at 16, 18, and 20 Morris St.
- Discussion/Approval of updated development proposal for 16, 18 and 20 Morris St
- Approval of board meeting minutes from 3/9/21
Joint Meetings of Common Council
The Housing and Community Development Committee and the Albany Community Development Agency will hold a joint public hearing to announce preliminary program awards. The Council is also considering a resolution to authorize the Mayor as the official representative for submitting the Annual Action Plan to HUD.
- Announcement of Year 47 CDBG/HOME/ESG preliminary awards
- Resolution 20.22.21R: Designating the Mayor as official representative for HUD Annual Action Plan submissions
Joint Meetings of Common Council
The Housing and Community Development Committee and Albany Community Development Agency are holding a joint public hearing to announce preliminary awards for Year 47 CDBG/HOME/ESG. The body is also considering a resolution to designate the Mayor as the official representative for submitting the Annual Action Plan to HUD.
- Public hearing to announce Year 47 CDBG/HOME/ESG preliminary awards
- Resolution 20.22.21R (MC) to designate the Mayor as official representative for HUD Annual Action Plan submissions
- Adoption of the Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 47
Public Safety Committee
The committee is reviewing two proposed local laws. One would prohibit the Albany Police Department from using chemical weapons and kinetic energy munitions on civilians, while the other addresses the illegal operation of off-road vehicles.
- Local Law C of 2021: Proposed ban on chemical weapons (including tear gas) and kinetic energy munitions (including rubber bullets) by Albany Police, except for specific pepper spray use.
- Local Law E of 2021: Proposed amendments to Chapter 357 regarding the illegal operation of off-road vehicles, such as ATVs and dirt bikes.
Albany Community Development Agency Board
The Albany Community Development Agency Board is meeting to approve the Year 47 Budget and the agreement for CPD funds administration. The board will also consider the response to the Morris Street RFP.
- Approval of Year 47 Budget and CPD funds administration agreement
- Approval of Morris Street RFP response
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee met to discuss the amended Albany Policing Reform Final Report. The meeting included a period for public comment.
- Review of the Albany Policing Reform Final Report - Plan Amended
Public Safety Committee
The committee reviewed the City of Albany’s Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative recommendations. Members discussed reporting requirements, implementation timelines, and accountability issues. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
- Discussion of the City of Albany’s Police Reform & Reinvention Collaborative recommendations
- Proposal by Council Member Conti for quarterly implementation reports from the Mayor and Chief
- Public comment from Danielle Hille regarding General Orders omissions/redactions
- Public comment from Lauren Manning of the Center for Law and Justice
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the Final Report from the City of Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. The agenda also includes a review of Local Law J of 2020 as amended on February 1, 2021.
- Review of City of Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Final Report
- Discussion of Local Law J of 2020 as amended 02.01.21
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss police reform and Local Law J. The agenda includes legislative proposals and comments from the Center for Law and Justice.
- Review of Local Law J redraft
- Discussion of police reform legislative proposals
- Review of comments from the Center for Law and Justice
Violence Prevention Task Force
The Violence Prevention Task Force will hold its first meeting to conduct elections for chair and vice-chair. The body will also discuss by-laws.
- Elections for chair and vice-chair
- Discussion of by-laws
Albany Community Development Agency Board
The Albany Community Development Agency is meeting to vote on the transfer of agency-owned properties to the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. The board will also review funding requests for properties on Clinton Avenue and a request for proposals for properties on Morris Street.
- Transfer of ACDA owned properties to Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless
- Vacant building grant for 71 1% St
- Funding request for Clinton Ave Properties
- RFP for ACDA owned properties at 16, 18 and 20 Morris St