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June 2, 2015 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:40 PM – P.H. – Pedal Bus Ordinance 6:45 PM – P.H. – Use of Open Space Bond Authority to Purchase Development rights of Pitney Family Farm 6:50 PM - P.H. – Amend 2015 Capital Budget and Program for Purchase of Development of Pitney Family Farm 6:55 PM – P.H. – 2015 Draft Comprehensive Plan 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION 1. Partnership with Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to Operate City Visitor’s Center 2. Update on High Rock Park Springs EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel matter. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 5/18/15 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 3. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 4. Approve Payroll 05/29/15 $467,040.24 5. Approve Payroll 05/22/15 $423,539.31 6. Approve Warrant: 2015 Mid – 15MWMAY2: $23,474.55 7. Approve Warrant: 2015 REG – 15JUN1: $344,317.51 MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Mayor’s Desk 2. Discussion and Vote: Terminate Contract with Girvin and Ferlazzo 3. Discussion and Vote: Approve Contract with Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC 4. Discussion and Vote: Vote to Waive Competitive Bidding for Management of Visitor’s Center by Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau Per Section 11.6 of the City Charter City Council Meeting 6/2/15 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau for Management of Visitor’s Center 6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Johnnie Roberts 7. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Civil Service Employees Association 8. Announcement: 2015 Comprehensive Plan SEQRA and Vote at June 16th City Council Meeting ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Image Data 2. Announcement: Update on Grievance Day – May 26th FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Referral to County for Advisory Opinion – Revision to City Code Chapter 240, Zoning Ordinance Section 6.4.8 Solar Access 2. Set Public Hearing: Revision to City Code Chapter 240, Zoning Ordinance Section 6.4.8 Solar Access 3. Announcement: Committee to Review New Solar Landscape 4. Announcement: Smart Parking Project 5. Announcement: 2015 Bond Rating & Report 6. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll 7. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Visitor’s Center PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Council to Approve Refund – Stewarts Shops Corp. 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Council to Waive Fee’s for Carousel Rides for the Centennial Celebration 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Professional Fire Restoration – Remediation Work at the Senior Center 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Curb Agreement – John Saladin 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Curb Agreement – Matt McPadden 6. Discussion and Vote: Donation – Gift of Trees – Sustainable Saratoga PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend City Code Article 225 Section 225-75, Schedule VII – One Way Streets 2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225; Article IX; 225-89 Schedule XXIV: Load Zones (Passenger) and Chapter 225 Article IX; 225-90 Schedule XXV: Taxi Stand 3. Discussion: Construction Noise Adjacent to the Racetrack Area 4. Announcement: Handicap Parking on Broadway SUPERVISORS Matthew Veitch 1. Saratoga County EOC Community Action Awards 2. Analysis of NY Capital Region High Tech Economy – June 10th 3. Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership Peter Martin 1. Equalization and Assessment Committee Page 2 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 ADJOURN Page 3 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 June 2, 2015 PRESENT: Joanne Yepsen, Mayor CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance City Council Meeting John Franck, City Council Room Commissioner of Accounts Anthony 7:00 PM Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Christian Mathiesen, Commissioner of DPS STAFF PRESENT: Joe Ogden, Deputy Mayor Lynn Bachner, Deputy Commissioner, Finance Tim Cogan, Deputy Commissioner, DPW Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Vincent DeLeonardis Matthew Veitch, Supervisor Peter Martin, Supervisor EXCUSED: Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts RECORDING OF PROCEEDING The proceedings of this meeting were taped for the benefit of the secretary. Because the minutes are not a verbatim record of the proceedings, the minutes are not a word-for-word transcript. PUBLIC HEARINGS Pedal Bus Ordinance Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is for use of a pedal vehicle from one establishment to another. Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, stated this is a new industry coming to Saratoga Springs. It is a 15 passenger vehicle powered by equal number of bicycle pedals. They took ordinances that already exist in other cities to create the ordinance they have put forth in the City. Issues regarding traffic obstruction have been addressed. This will be on for discussion and vote at the next City Council meeting. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated one thing to consider is signs for no riding bicycles on the sidewalks before taking on another issue. Mayor Yepsen ended the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. and left it open. Use of Open Space Bond Authority to Purchase Development Rights of Pitney Family Farm Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Page 4 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated whatever is done regards to development don’t destroy the natural beauty. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Amend 2015 Capital Budget and Program for Purchase of Development of Pitney Family Farm Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Bill Springnether of 55 Catherine Street stated this opportunity is fantastic. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. 2015 Draft Comprehensive Plan Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMENT Mayor Yepsen said the public comment period is limited to a total of 15 minutes and individuals are limited to two minutes each according to the rules approved in February of 2004 by the City Council. Mayor Yepsen opened the public comment period at 7:01 p.m. Charlie Samuels of Saratoga Springs stated he feels strongly about the parking garage being built and taking up a great place in our City. It shouldn’t be built the way it is being recommended to be built. The City has not exhausted any efficiency plans on parking. Michael Messenger of Caroline Street stated he is a member of the Visitor Center Advisory Board. He submitted a letter from Alane Ball Chinian (attached). He stated the covenant with New York State to run the Visitor Center does not end this month as believed. It does not end until 2018. He urged the Council to reconsider voting on this matter at this time and to look at the document present and verify they are in compliance with the date. Julie Cureo of Beacon Hill Drive and recent graduate of Saratoga Leadership stated she is here regarding the parking garage. The need for parking is real. The plan for a 5 story garage does not work. Aesthetics and physical environment does matter to this community. As chair of a newly formed group, Citizens for High Rock, she invited all to attend an open forum at the library on June 14th from 3 – 5 pm. Bill Springnether of 55 Catherine Street stated it is apparent the action on the solar ordinance could come back to the garage as it stood last fall. He believes that solution is a partial solution and our City deserves a complete solution. It should take into account future use, tax revenue, and recreational space. Page 5 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Harry Moran, chair of Sustainable Saratoga, stated they are opposed to the solar amendment. They ask the Council not to forward this to the County and not set a public hearing. They sent an alternative draft amendment last week that strikes the right balance. A copy of the draft amendment is attached. Bonnie Sellers of Saratoga Springs stated she is concerned about solar panels around the City. She has spent a lot of money planting trees along her driveway. If her neighbor wants to put in solar panels and her trees cast a shadow, is she going to have to take her trees down? Rick Fenton of 23 Leffert Street stated he is concerned about the amendment to the solar ordinance is designed for the parking garage to be built. Why would we be thinking in the centennial year about how we would develop it for the next 100 years? A broader vision would be more supportive of the City Center and downtown businesses. Mark Baker, president of the City Center Authority, stated he is here to speak in favor of the Convention and Tourism Bureau managing the Visitor Center. They are the logical and credible choice to manage our Visitor Center. Field Horn of 50 Granite Street stated he served on the committee that planned the existing old displays in the Visitor Center. He supports the agreement with the Convention and Tourism Bureau. He urged the Council to vote in favor of the Convention and Tourism Bureau managing the Visitor Center; a change would be good. Jennifer Leidig of Saratoga Springs stated the timing of Commissioner Madigan’s interest is on the heels of the ZBA vote. The ZBA followed our existing laws. A member of the Planning Board made comment that this law needs to be changed so they can get the City Center parking garage built. It is not unreasonable for people to think there is an unspoken understanding with certain public officials. Jane Weihe of White Street stated the ordinance written in 1991 may have been written with good intent; but it is time to update it. We don’t want to be in a position to choose between a tree and a solar panel. Dave Morris of Saratoga Springs stated he is here to thank everyone for getting the handicapped parking done. He will be in touch regarding more affordable housing. Denise Desmond, part owner of the Mouzon House, stated the solar panels are not the issue here. The garage is a ‘D’ if she was going to give it a grade. Saratoga Springs deserves better, real planning, and vision. She too wants parking but wants it to be smart and inclusive of the property around it. Diane Pedinotti, owner of the Mouzon House, stated they have been through the process. They Design Review and Zoning Board did their job. Now, certain people don’t like what they decided. They have proven that a parking garage can be built on that parcel without casting a shadow. What she is seeing is the Council doesn’t like what the Zoning Board said so they are going to change the rule. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated solar panels weren’t here 100 years ago. That should be the least of what we are worrying about now. She advised the Council she is filing a notice of claim by the end of this week against the Police Department for slander due to a call she made regarding a possible domestic violence situation at a neighbor’s. Mary Acey, co-owner of the Downtowner, stated the success of Saratoga brings all kinds challenges. A parking deck is needed. Putting anything on any City property affects a lot of different entities from the fiscal side. It is about making sure all entities are involved in the thinking and process of the development. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:35 p.m. PRESENTATION Partnership with Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to Operate City Visitor’s Center Page 6 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Mayor Yepsen stated she is excited about this as it will bring us into the future and preserve our heritage area programs. Todd Garafano of the Convention and Tourism Bureau stated the heritage area and the operation of the Visitor Center are 2 different things. They are looking to manage the Visitor Center operations only. People will see more programming, increased staffing, and extending hours. This means greater visibility for the Tourism Bureau and more access to volunteers. Joe Ogden, deputy mayor, advised this is not a lease of the building to the Convention and Tourism Bureau; it is an agreement to manage programs and operations. DPW will continue to maintain the building. There are zero plans to modify any historic preservation or modify the building. This is just a management agreement for programs and operations. Vince DeLeonardis advised the restriction relates to the interior and exterior; not the management. Commissioner Franck asked for an explanation of the waiver of bid process. Vince DeLeonardis stated in this situation, the Convention and Tourism Bureau is deemed to be qualified for this position; the state law does not require we go out for bid. Under the Charter, we can waive the bid by a 4/5 vote. Mike Messinger stated the covenant is all encompassing; it is not just the building but the management and the advisory board. This plan has been attempted in the past and waited until now. The covenant with NYS is valid until 2018. He requested this be double checked. Joe Ogden stated their conversations with other members of the board is this is something they can do. This program has been winding down for a while. Commissioner Madigan confirmed we still own the building, manage it, and maintain it. Vince DeLeonardis stated this is correct. The language in the document provided a few minutes ago stated the restrictions are relation to the interior and exterior of the Drink Hall. It does not relate to the management which is what we are contracting with the Convention and Tourism Bureau. Commissioner Mathiesen confirmed the board was established 20 years ago. Mr. Messenger advised they were formed based upon this covenant. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he sees no reason not to table this to verify if they have an issue here or not. Joe Ogden stated this should not be tabled as this is Mr. Messenger’s interpretation. Update on High Rock Park Springs Mayor Yepsen advised this presentation has been postponed to the next City Council meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to adjourn into executive session for a personnel matter at 8:17 p.m. Page 7 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 The Council returned at 8:53 p.m. Mayor Yepsen advised this matter will be covered under her agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 5/18/15 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approve Budget Amendments (Increases) 3. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular 4. Approve Payroll 05/29/15 $467,040.24 5. Approve Payroll 05/22/15 $423,539.31 6. Approve Warrant: 2015 Mid – 15MWMAY2: $23,474.55 7. Approve Warrant: 2015 REG – 15JUN1: $344,317.51 Ayes - All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Announcement: Mayor’s Desk Mayor Yepsen announced a public hearing was held at the City Center last week regarding NYRA’s expansion. Several people spoke but most did not have specific concerns. She pointed out that we want to keep in mind we are successful due to being the oldest racetrack and preservation of history during construction is important. Mayor Yepsen also announced the Centennial Park dedication was a great event. She thanked MaryLou Whitney, John Hendrickson, and the Council for all their help. Discussion and Vote: Terminate Contract with Girvin and Ferlazzo (15-176) Mayor Yepsen advised they were advised that Jeff Honeywell who assisted with our labor negotiations has left the firm Girvin and Ferlazzo. He has been the main attorney we have worked with and he has developed a thorough understanding of these matters. Due to this, they would like to hire him at his private firm and terminate the agreement with Girvin and Ferlazzo. This will save time and taxpayer funds as we work towards resolving the remaining union contracts. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to terminate the City’s current contract with the law firm of Girvin and Ferlazzo, subject to the notification provisions of the current agreement. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approve Contract with Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC (15-177) Mayor Yepsen advised with Mr. Honeywell’s knowledge of the labor matters, this is the best way to make sure the City does not lose momentum. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC for legal services associated with labor relations and contract negotiations as distributed to the City Council today. Page 8 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Commissioner Franck asked if the Mayor’s Office was able to obtain three quotes. Mayor Yepsen advised they were able. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Vote to Waive Competitive Bidding for Management of Visitor’s Center by Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau Per Section 11.6 of the City Charter (15-178) Mayor Yepsen advised they have operated under the law that this project did not have to be competitively bid. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded for the City Council to waive the competitive bidding to allow the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to manage the programs and operations of the Visitor’s Center given the bureaus’ unique qualifications. Roll Call: Commissioner Franck – Aye Commissioner Madigan – Aye Commissioner Scirocco – Aye Commissioner Mathiesen – Nay Mayor Yepsen - Aye Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau for Management of Visitor’s Center (15-179) Mayor Yepsen advised this is a contract that will allow the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to run the day to day operations and programs of the Visitor Center. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau for the management of the City’s Visitor’s Center effective June 3, 2015 as distributed with the agenda. Commissioner Mathiesen stated his vote of ‘no’ is not because it is not a good idea; it is because he believes this should be tabled for a couple days while they determine that the City is able to enter into the agreement and no longer obligated to continue the operation of the center under the City’s management. Commissioner Madigan stated she does agree with Commissioner Mathiesen but feels they can go forward based upon the advice of the city attorney and because there is a termination clause. Commissioner Scirocco stated he does not feel there is enough back up to hold off on this vote. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Commissioner Mathiesen) Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Johnnie Roberts (15-180) Mayor Yepsen advised this was the subject of their executive session earlier today. Ms. Roberts is the only full time employee at the Visitor Center. This agreement will relieve the City from the possibility of any claim being brought as a result of our actions this evening while ensuring that Ms. Roberts continues to have health insurance until September 2017. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Johnnie Roberts as distributed with the City Council. Ayes – 4 Page 9 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Nays – 1 Commissioner Mathiesen Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Civil Service Employees Association (15-181) Mayor Yepsen advised this special agreement stipulates CSEA waives their rights to bring any action before the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) as a result of this action. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with CSEA City Hall as it relates to the management of the Visitor Center by the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau as distributed to the City Council. Commissioner Mathiesen stated again his ‘no’ vote is because he feels it would be more prudent to wait a few days. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Commissioner Mathiesen) Announcement: 2015 Comprehensive Plan SEQRA and Vote at June 16th City Council Meeting Mayor Yepsen announced the SEQRA and vote for approval will be brought forward at the next City Council meeting. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Agreement with Image Data (15-182) Commissioner Franck advised that in September 2014, the City Council accepted a non-matching grant from the New York State Archives. Part of the project includes the scanning of over 40 rolls of microfilmed retirement and payroll ledgers. The scanning of the film will enable the Payroll Administrator to have digital access to payroll and retirement payment records from 1976 through 1995 from her desktop PC. Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded for the Council to authorize the mayor to sign the contract between the City and Image Data for an amount not to exceed $4000 to scan over 40 rolls of 16mm microfilm and produce with OCR and PDF-A technology both master and use-copy DVDs of the scanned images. Funding is in account line: A3051464 / 54720. Ayes - All Announcement: Update on Grievance Day – May 26th Grievance day was held on Tuesday, May 26th. There were a total of 80 grievance applications submitted for review to the board of Assessment Review. The breakdown of the application submitted is as follows:  61 – single family homes  8 – condos  0 – two family homes  9 – commercial properties  2 – vacant parcels People who grieved their assessment will be notified of the board’s decision in writing. We will start to mail the notices of determination in approximately 2 weeks. Page 10 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Year # of Parcels # of Tax Payers 2006 130 114 2007 100 68 2008 129 125 2009 139 118 2010 165 154 2011 287 143 2012 182 173 2013 165 122 2014 101 71 2015 80 80 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Referral to County for Advisory Opinion – Revision to City Code Chapter 240, Zoning Ordinance Section 6.4.8 Solar Access (15-183) Commissioner Madigan advised the Zoning Board of Appeals made a decision regarding City owned property in the T-6 zone on March 23, 2015. The Planning Board decision was included with the agenda and issued a favorable advisory opinion. We are not eliminating solar access rights. She is for the intense development of downtown and not against solar development. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded for Council approval for a referral to the County for an advisory opinion regarding a revision to the Zoning Ordinance section 6.4.8 – Solar Access as described by the City Planning Board in its May 6, 2015 advisory opinion. Commissioner Mathiesen stated the Planning Board did a good in their response. We are seeking large buildings in the T-6 zone. This is something that could stand in the way of development. Commissioner Scirocco agreed the Planning Board did a good with this. If they were not to look at this, it renders all City property invaluable. It is important to allow solar panels in the City and to have it co-exist. It is important to have it go to the County. Commissioner Madigan stated she has never hidden her support of the City Center’s parking garage. It was that action that brought this to light. There is still a process the City Center parking garage has to go through. Honestly she likes the design of the garage and is a connector to the City Center and restaurants. As a result of the City Center and the solar panels of the Mouzon House, this issue came to the forefront. Commissioner Franck stated there were many RFPs that were fabulous and would have actually given us more parking. Right now we are looking at a $10 million dollar project. We could get parking done faster and do it in phases. He envisions parking in the first couple levels using the whole lot with commercial on Lake Avenue and a couple levels of living spaces. Mayor Yepsen stated she feels they need to look to the future. Solar is booming but she doesn’t feel changing the law at this point is a good idea to accommodate one project; which is what is seems like we are doing here. We can’t keep throwing away the decisions made by the land use boards. Her main reason for voting against this is because we have a unified development ordinance coming. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he does not think this amendment is based solely on the City Center. He thinks the Planning Board got it right. This project is not going to cost the taxpayers anything and it is an introduction to paid parking. Ayes – 3 Page 11 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Nays – 2 (Mayor Yepsen and Commissioner Franck) Set Public Hearing: Revision to City Code Chapter 240, Zoning Ordinance Section 6.4.8 Solar Access Commissioner Madigan set a public hearing for 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th. Announcement: Committee to Review New Solar Landscape Commissioner Madigan announced the forming of a committee to review the new solar landscape. There is a 2 megawatt solar array going out on the Weibel Avenue landfill. She asked each commissioner and supervisor to provide her with a name of a person they would like to see on this committee. Announcement: Smart Parking Project Commissioner Madigan announced Finance in conjunction with IT and DPW is working with an app called ‘Park Me’. This app will advise drivers where City parking exists. The app will also identify where the entrances are to the parking garages. The app will be displayed on the City website. Announcement: 2015 Bond Rating & Report Commissioner Madigan announced the City’s bond rating was completed on May 29, 2015. The City was awarded an AA+ rating for 2015. It is an exceptional rating for a municipality. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (15-184) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the 2015 budget transfers – payroll which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Visitor’s Center (15-185) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the 2015 budget transfers – Visitor’s which were distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Council to Approve Refund – Stewarts Shops Corp. (15-186) Commissioner Scirocco advised EJ Prescott incorrectly programmed the water meter which led to overbilling. The meter has been reprogrammed correctly. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the Council to refund $3,166.01 to Stewarts Shops Corporation. Funding is in line F3638314 / 54761. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Council to Waive Fee’s for Carousel Rides for the Centennial Celebration (15-187) Commissioner Scirocco advised the Centennial Committee has requested 2 hours of free rides one June 13, 2015. Page 12 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve free carousel rides from 2:30 – 4:30 on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Agreement with Professional Fire Restoration – Remediation Work at the Senior Center (15-188) Commissioner Scirocco advised they are hiring Professional Fire Restoration to remediate a small amount of mold at the Senior Center. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement with Professional Fire Restoration for remediation work at the Senior Center in the amount of $3,776.76. Funding is in line A3031634 / 1634 / 54610. Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Curb Agreement – John Saladin (15-189) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for work at 44 feet of granite curbing at $35 per linear foot for $1,540 at 208 Nelson Avenue. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a sidewalk and curb agreement in the amount of $1,540. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Curb Agreement – Matt McPadden (15-190) Commissioner Scirocco advised this is for installation of 1,550 square feet of sidewalk at $8 per square foot in the amount of $12,400 and 180 feet of pre-cast curbing at $20 per linear foot in the amount of $3,600 at 52 Benedict Street for Matt McPadden. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a sidewalk and curb agreement in the amount of $16,000 for Matt McPadden. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Donation – Gift of Trees – Sustainable Saratoga (15-191) Commissioner Scirocco advised the City will be accepting 20 trees with an approximate cost of $4,000 from Sustainable Saratoga to be planted in the City right-of-way. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to accept a donation of trees from Sustainable Saratoga. Ayes - All PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend City Code Article 225 Section 225-75, Schedule VII – One Way Streets (15- 192) Page 13 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend the City Code article 225, section 225-75, schedule VII One Way Streets adding Senior Lane, direction northbound, limits Vanderbilt Avenue to Vanderbilt Avenue. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225; Article IX; 225-89 Schedule XXIV: Load Zones (Passenger) and Chapter 225 Article IX; 225-90 Schedule XXV: Taxi Stand (15-193) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend chapter 225, article IX; 225-89, schedule XXIV Load Zones (passenger) Frank Sullivan Place, side east, location Wright Street to Lincoln Avenue and to amend chapter 225 article IX; 225-90 schedule XXV Taxi Stand, White Street, side south, location Nelson Avenue to Franck Sullivan Place. Ayes – All Discussion: Construction Noise Adjacent to the Racetrack Area Commissioner Mathiesen advised concerns have been raised regarding construction on properties adjacent to the Oklahoma Track. The horses are high strung and react to noises. We don’t want the horses or the trainers to be put at risk; therefore, he would like to work with the city attorneys to discuss the issues and determine what changes in noise ordinance may be necessary. He would like to input from NYRA and the stables to help improve the safety of those involved. Announcement: Handicap Parking on Broadway Commissioner Mathiesen announced they learned there were no handicapped parking spaces on the west side of Broadway. With that, spaces on the west side of Broadway have been marked as handicapped. SUPERVISORS Matthew Veitch Saratoga County EOC Community Action Awards Supervisor Veitch reported last Thursday the Community Action Breakfast was held. He presented a proclamation from the County. EOC does a great job advocating for the disadvantaged in our County. Analysis of NY Capital Region High Tech Economy – June 10th Supervisor Veitch reported on June 10th at 9:30 am the CEG is having a roundtable discussion. Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership Supervisor Veitch reported they met last week. They have an office on Route 9 off exit 13, Facebook page, and webpage. Peter Martin Equalization and Assessment Committee Page 14 of 15 City Council Meeting 6/2/15 Supervisor Martin reported the County owned a building in the Town of Providence. It is a very old large building with asbestos. The EPA came in and proposed a remedy. They EPA will take 3 days to do a survey of all the environmental problems and determine if it qualifies as a superfund site. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 7/7/15 Vote: 5 – 0 Page 15 of 15