Albany public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee
The committee recommended the approval of two board appointments and an ordinance establishing standards for cannabis dispensaries and consumption sites. One ordinance regarding off-site parking requirements was held for a later date.
- Recommended reappointment of Paige Barnum to the Board of Zoning Appeals (voice vote)
- Recommended appointment of Jellisa Joseph to the Board of Zoning Appeals (voice vote)
- Recommended Ordinance 29.71.23 for cannabis dispensary standards with amendments to set hours from 8:00 AM-10:00 PM and create a separate classification in the Permitted Use Table (voice vote)
- Tabled Ordinance 32.81.23 regarding off-site parking requirements
- Held Resolution 76.71.23R regarding Shadi Khadivi's appointment to the Planning Board
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a negative declaration for the construction of a school at 400 Northern Boulevard. No actions were taken on proposals for 97 Central Avenue or 64 Colvin Avenue, and one project was withdrawn.
- Approved Negative Declaration for ±108,400 sq ft school at 400 Northern Boulevard (3-0-0)
- No action taken on conversion of 97 Central Avenue to 47 dwelling units
- No action taken on construction of 120 dwelling units at 64 Colvin Avenue
- Withdrawn: Project #00536 for 108 dwelling units across multiple sites
Public Safety Committee
The committee discussed several public safety initiatives, including speed limit reductions and school zone cameras. No ordinances or laws were voted on, though the committee agreed to convert a request for proposals into a job posting for a Violence Prevention Coordinator.
- Agreed to turn the Request for Proposals for a Violence Prevention Coordinator into a job posting
- Tabled consideration of Ordinance 5.21.23 regarding loitering enforcement until the next meeting