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June 6, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:50 PM P.H. – SPA Housing Zoning Ordinance 6:55 PM P.H. – Amend Capital Budget – Pitney Farms 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENATIONS 1. 2017 Recreation Department Annual Report EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Commissioner of Finance Request: proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property when publicity would substantially affect eh value thereof. 2. Pending litigation: Bast Hatfield Construction vs. City of Saratoga Springs CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 5/15/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 5/16/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Payroll: 5/19/17 $459,948.35 4. Approve Payroll: 5/26/17 $517,525.84 5. Approve Payroll: 6/2/17 $510,840.47 6. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWMAY3: $6,727.25 7. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWMAY2: $136,602.65 8. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17JUN1: $1,140,836.43 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWMAY4: $2,914.06 10. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 11. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: South Broadway Economic Development Project Update 2. Discussion and Vote: Child Victim’s Act Resolution 3. Discussion and Vote: SEQRA Review for Ballston Avenue Zoning Amendment 4. Discussion and Vote: Ballston Ave. Zoning Amendment 5. Discussion and Vote: Amend the Capital Budget and Program for the Open Space Grant for the Pitney Farm 6. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Easement for 760 North Broadway 7. Discussion and Vote: Terminate the Contract with CCGI Holdings, LLC City Council Meeting 6/6/17 8. Discussion: Shared Services Panel 9. Announcement: Proposed Complete Streets City Council Workshop 10. Announcement: Date Change for Next City Council Meeting to Monday June 19 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Award of Bid: Chemicals to Various Vendors 2. Announcement: Update on Grievance Day FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: Standard & Poors Global Ratings Assigned AA+ Bond Rating for City of Saratoga Springs and Affirms AA+ Bond Rating for Existing Bond Debt rd th 2. Proclamation: City of Saratoga Spring Declaring June 3 – June 11 “Lions Week” in Recognition of the Centennial Celebration of Lion’s Club International 3. Discussion and Vote: Allowable Cost Policy 4. Discussion and Vote: Resolution for Fund Balance Assignment 5. Discussion and Vote: Best Practice for Employee Upgrade 6. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll 7. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Benefits 8. Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment – Open Space Grant Pitney Farm PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Set Public Hearing: Amend the 2017 Capital Program and Capital Budget to Include the City Hall Elevator 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Council to Approve Leak Adjustment PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code Article IX, Schedules Subsection 225-66, Schedule I: Traffic Control Signals 2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code Article IX, Schedules, Subsection 225-77, Schedule XII: Stop Intersections 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga County for STOP DWI 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga County for STOP DWI Crackdown Funding 5. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 118 of the City Code 6. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 13 of Ethics Code 7. Discussion and Vote: SEQRA Determination for the SPA Housing (Inclusionary Zoning) Ordinance 8. Discussion and Vote: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Add a New Article 4.4 – Inclusionary Zoning SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Update Peter Martin 1. Greenbelt Trail 2. Seniors ADJOURN Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 June 6, 2017 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM PRESENT: Joanne Yepsen, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Christian Mathiesen, Commissioner of DPS STAFF PRESENT: Meg Kelly, Deputy Mayor Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Eileen Finneran, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Vincent DeLeonardis Matthew Veitch, Supervisor Peter Martin, Supervisor EXCUSED: Franck Coppola, Jr., Deputy Commissioner, DPW Susan Armstrong, Deputy Commissioner, Finance 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 HEARING SPA Housing Zoning Ordinance Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Commissioner Mathiesen advised this is a continuation of the public hearing opened a number of weeks ago. Todd Shimkus of the Chamber of Commerce stated he has urged the Council to consider site specific projects that are before the City as the best solution to our workforce housing needs. Doing this could actually fill the need of workforce housing. The proposal before us guarantees nothing. The proponents have failed to conduct a thorough environmental review. This will fail to provide workforce housing and there are better, simpler proven solutions. Local builders have stated inclusionary zoning can be done for apartments; this proposal fails to do that. Reverend Joe Cleveland of the Unitarian Universalist Congretation of North Broadway stated he already told his story of trying to live close to his congregation and it was not sustainable. We should not put gates up between neighborhoods; which is what this does. Value diversity and inclusion. Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated she doesn’t want to see our community be corrupt and people would lose their rights for fair housing. Harry Moran, chair of Sustainable Saratoga, stated August 2016 they submitted a request to the Council to consider adopting the SPA Housing Ordinance. They are happy to see this item on the agenda tonight for a vote. This is the time to expand access to affordable housing in our community. This will make our neighborhoods more inclusive and more diverse. They hope the Council will vote for this ordinance tonight. John Safford of Saratoga Springs stated he stands with the Chamber on this issue. There is an issue with housing but this is not the way to solve this. Barbara Thomas of Saratoga Springs stated she is a renter. It is difficult to find affordable properties in the City. We need a broad based approach to make this a more diverse City. Tara Gaston of Saratoga Springs stated she is in support of inclusionary zoning. When she first moved here she was not able to afford living in the areas off Broadway. It is a matter of can the people come back. Joy King of Saratoga Springs stated she had mixed feelings on inclusionary zoning until she spoke to her sister who lived in NYC in a building that had inclusionary zoning. There are people that live there that have millions and others that are on welfare. It can work. Chuck Coheiser of the Presbyterian Church in Saratoga stated his oldest grandson just finished college and would like to live in Saratoga but doesn’t know where he can afford to live here. Art Holmberg of 21 Summerfield Lane stated he is concerned about the decrease in students enrolled in our school district. He believes this is due to not having affordable housing for families. Pat Friesen of Saratoga Springs stated she just moved in to Whistler Court. She sold her home in 2013 and moved 4 times to find something she can afford and believes she now has. She hopes there will be consideration to more affordable housing in the City. Rabi Jonathan Rubinstein stated this has to do with putting our values into practice. He is in support of this ordinance. Commissioner Mathiesen stated he is questioning the comments of Todd Schimkus. His department, Sustainable Saratoga, and all have been working hard to talk with the community. It is not fair for the Chamber to take full credit for the 2 projects (S. Broadway and West Avenue) when many organizations have been involved in those projects. Inclusionary zoning works well. The County Planning Board sent a response late Friday stating the application is incomplete as they are looking for financial information. After having spoken with the City’s attorneys and Mark Schactner, they have decided to pull the vote for tonight and move it to June 19, 2017. Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney, stated the requirement in our Zoning Ordinance is to refer any proposed change to the ordinance to the County Planning Board. We did that and their initial response was the application was incomplete. They will issue a letter to the County Planning Department advising them they will not be receiving any additional information and the City will be voting on this issue at the next City th Council meeting on June 19 . Commissioner Franck confirmed the City Planning Board Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Amend Capital Budget – Pitney Farms Mayor Yepsen opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tony Izzo, city attorney, stated this is a procedural issue. The County has awarded a $100,000 grant to the City which will be passed along to Pitney Meadows Community Farm. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yepsen called the meeting to order at 7:33 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. Mayor Yepsen opened the public comment period at 7:34 p.m. No one spoke. Mayor Yepsen closed the public comment period at 7:35 p.m. PRESENTATION 2017 Recreation Department Annual Report John Hirliman of the Recreation Department was here to present to the Council. He advised the annual report is also on the website. The Recreation Commission established a new mission and 4 focus areas (program, community, facilities, and volunteers). The Recreation Commission is a 7 member board appointed by the mayor to oversee the Recreation Department. The department offers several clinics and programs throughout the year. John reviewed the programs offered through the Recreation Department and commented that they are seeing most programs increasing in participation. The Council complimented John Hirliman and his staff on all they do and have accomplished. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 5/15/17 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 5/16/17 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Payroll: 5/19/17 $459,948.35 4. Approve Payroll: 5/26/17 $517,525.84 5. Approve Payroll: 6/2/17 $510,840.47 6. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWMAY3: $6,727.25 7. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWMAY2: $136,602.65 8. Approve Warrant: 2017 – 17JUN1: $1,140,836.43 9. Approve Warrant: 2017 Mid – 17MWMAY4: $2,914.06 Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 10. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 11. Approve Budget Transfers – Regular Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Announcement: South Broadway Economic Development Project Update Mayor Yepsen advised is partnering with SEDC on this project. A letter signed by all members of the Council was sent to the state HCR Department in support of this. Ryan from SEDC was present to advise on this project. This is geared towards and marketed to teachers, firefighters, police, young professionals, and empty nesters. A $750 apartment could be supported by $36,000 - $40,000 annual income. There will be 14 units dedicated to veterans housing. Mayor Yepsen advised we have received good initial feedback from the state. It will also change the entrance to our City which is needed. Ryan stated the rents cannot be changed on a whim due to the structure of the financing with stated and federal tax credits. Discussion and Vote: Child Victim’s Act Resolution (17-157) Mayor Yepsen read the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York, as follows: WHEREAS, protecting children is every adult’s responsibility. The physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children is an offense that outrages adults everywhere. Unfortunately, many of our current state laws fall short of providing realistic avenues for abused children as well as for adults who suffered abuse as children; and WHEREAS, the trauma of childhood sexual abuse is devastating. Studies consistently show that adults who suffered sexual abuse as children experience increased risks of alcoholism, substance abuse, poor health, depression, and obesity. One study estimates that people who experienced considerable trauma as children have their life expectancy reduced by as much as twenty years; and WHEREAS, New York laws currently allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to report offenses against them until they reach 23 years of age, but the injustice of this age limit is being proven every day. For many different reasons, most children do not report sexual abuse. Many victims remain living with their abuser and remain dependent on them for years. Today, the average age that victims come forward is age 42. Unless our laws change, adult victims will remain without a realistic and equitable opportunity to find justice; and WHEREAS, there are currently proposals being circulated in our state legislature (bills A5885 and S809) to raise the age limitation on reporting childhood sexual abuse. These proposed new laws would not change the burden of proof for the claimants. They would, however, provide a longer period of time for the survivor to identify the abuser and gain access to the legal system. This Council finds the proposals both appropriate and necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, this Council supports these new proposals, and urges our state lawmakers to give them full and fair consideration. It is a solemn responsibility that we owe to the children of the past, those of the present, and those yet unborn. We must not ignore it. BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, State Senator Kathy Marchione, State Senator Jim Tedisco, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the resolution as written. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: SEQRA Review for Ballston Avenue Zoning Amendment Commissioner Franck recused himself from this item and the next and left the room as he is owner of a parcel within the area in question. Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Mayor Yepsen advised a revised version has been submitted by the applicants which removes a section of homes from the rezoning. Mayor Yepsen pulled this item from her agenda. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan to add an item to the mayor’s agenda to set a public hearing. (17-158) Ayes – All *Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing for Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 6:55 p.m. for the revised zoning amendment for Ballston Avenue. Discussion and Vote: Ballston Ave. Zoning Amendment Mayor Yepsen pulled this item from her agenda. Commissioner Franck returned to the Council meeting. Discussion and Vote: Amend the Capital Budget and Program for the Open Space Grant for the Pitney Farm (17-159) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to amend the capital budget and program in the amount of $100,000 to reflect the County Open Space Grant to the Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Easement for 760 North Broadway (17-160) Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign an easement for 760 North Broadway as presented. Tony Izzo advised this is a decade old Planning Board application to allow the property owner to maintain a fence. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Terminate the Contract with CCGI Holdings, LLC (17-161) Mayor Yepsen advised the car chargers were never installed by CCGI Holdings as contracted. The company’s new owner is not interested in fulfilling the contract and will allow the City to terminate the contract. Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to terminate the contract with CCGI Holdings, LLC. Ayes – All Discussion: Shared Services Panel Mayor Yepsen advised the governor has encouraged all the counties in the state to do this. The County Chair has scheduled June 14, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the County Board of Supervisors as the date to discuss shared services. Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Announcement: Proposed Complete Streets City Council Workshop Mayor Yepsen announced she would like to hold a workshop to discuss complete streets. Dates have been provided to the Council to choose from. Announcement: Date Change for Next City Council Meeting to Monday June 19 th Mayor Yepsen announced the next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 19 rather than th Tuesday, June 20 . Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Mathiesen seconded to add an item regarding setting a public hearing to her agenda. (17-162) Ayes – All *Mayor Yepsen set a public hearing on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6:55 p.m. to remove 3 items from the capital budget. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Award of Bid: Chemicals to Various Vendors (17-163) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for Chemicals as follows: • Hydrofluosilicic Acid to Amrex Chemical @ $4.20/gallon • Sodium hypochlorite to Surpass Chemical @ $.758/gallon • Sodiumsilico fluoride to Univar USA @ $68.99/CWT • Copper sulfate to Faesy & Besthoff @ $167/CWT • Liquid sodium permanganate to Chemrite @ $402.60/55-gal. drum Not to exceed the appropriate amount. Funding is in line: F3638334 / 54141. Ayes - All Announcement: Update on Grievance Day rd Commissioner Franck advised grievance day was held on Tuesday, May 23 . There were a total of 75 grievance applications submitted for review to the Board of Assessment Review. The breakdown of the application submitted is as follows: • 54 – single family homes • 0 – condos • 3 – two family homes • 12 – commercial properties • 4 – vacant parcels • 1 – recreational facility • 1 – seasonal residence People who grieved their assessment will be notified of the board’s decision in writing – which were mailed nd on Friday, June 2 . Year # of Parcels # of Tax Payers 2006 130 114 2007 100 68 2008 129 125 Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Year # of Parcels # of Tax Payers 2009 139 118 2010 165 154 2011 287 143 2012 182 173 2013 165 122 2014 101 71 2015 80 80 2016 70 70 2017 75 69 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Announcement: Standard & Poors Global Ratings Assigned AA+ Bond Rating for City of Saratoga Springs and Affirms AA+ Bond Rating for Existing Bond Debt Commissioner Madigan read the report received from Standard & Poors (copy attached). Commissioner Madigan provided information on Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) further advised the City administers a single-employer defined benefit healthcare plan called the Retiree Health Plan. This plan provides lifetime healthcare insurance and prescription drug coverage for eligible retirees and their spouses through the City’s group health insurance plan. Benefit provisions are established through negotiations between the City and the unions representing City employees and are renegotiated at the end of each of the bargaining periods. Contribution requirements are negotiated between the City and union representatives. The City contributes a percent of the cost of current year premiums for eligible retired Plan members and their spouses. As of December 31, 2016, the actuarial accrued liability for benefits was $105,106,456 all of which was unfunded. The projection of future benefit payments for an ongoing plan involves estimates of the value of reported amounts and assumptions about the probability of occurrence of events far into the future. Examples include assumptions about future employment, mortality, and the healthcare cost trend. Amounts determined regarding the funded status of the Retiree Health Plan and the annual required contributions of the employer are subject to continual revision as actual results are compared with past expectations and new estimates are made about the future. Projections of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on the substantive Retiree Health Plan and include the types of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing of benefit costs between the employer and plan members to that point. The methods and assumptions used include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculations. There is no reserve permitted in New York State for OPEB. They only way to reduce the liability is to reduce the number of people receiving benefits at retirement, require more contributions from the people receiving the benefit, or reduce the type of benefit they are receiving. rd th Proclamation: City of Saratoga Spring Declaring June 3 – June 11 “Lions Week” in Recognition of the Centennial Celebration of Lion’s Club International rd Commissioner Madigan presented a proclamation from the City of Saratoga Springs declaring June 3 – th June 11 as “Lions Week” and read the following into the record: A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK WHEREAS, 100 years ago a Chicago insurance man named Melvin Jones had an idea. As a member of many city business groups, he saw a lot of smart, hard-working and innovative businessmen and professionals developing new ways to work together to improve local commerce. These were people who knew how to get things done in their community and who had the resources and the drive to achieve it. What if these same people could organize and give some of their time and talent to making their community a better place for everyone? On June 7, 1917, his efforts developed into the organization known today as Lions Clubs International; and Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 WHEREAS, with more than 1.4 million members in over 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries around the world, Lions Clubs International is the largest service club of its kind. From its headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, the Lions work to meet the needs of communities on both a local and international scale. They take an active interest in the civic and social welfare of their communities, promote good government and good citizenship, raise funds for worthy causes, and encourage talented people to work for the public good. They have a long standing interest in supporting blind and visually impaired individuals as well as those suffering from diabetes and hearing disorders, and they have extensively promoted early testing for cancer screening. They work tirelessly to ease pain and suffering, and to bring hope; and WHEREAS, our own Saratoga Springs Lions Club was founded in 1925 with 28 members. Now numbering more than 100, the Saratoga Springs Lions focus on efforts relative to sight, hearing, diabetes, youth and community development. They are our neighbors, our friends, our colleagues, and our family, and we in Saratoga Springs are very proud of them and the good work they do, NOW THEREFORE, I, MICHELE D. MADIGAN, Commissioner of Finance for the City of Saratoga Springs, and a Lions Club member in good standing, hereby join with Mayor JOANNE D. YEPSEN and with all our fellow Saratogians to proclaim Saturday, June 3, 2017 through Sunday, June 11, 2017 as SARATOGA SPRINGS LIONS WEEK in honor of the Centennial Celebration of Lions Clubs International, and to extend our congratulations and our very best wishes to the members of Lions Clubs International as they begin their second century. Their motto has always been short, straightforward, and right to the point: “We Serve”. Discussion and Vote: Allowable Cost Policy (17-164) Commissioner Madigan advised during the field work of our auditors, it was identified the City does not have an allowable cost policy for federal grants. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the allowable cost policy as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Resolution for Fund Balance Assignment (17-165) Commissioner Madigan advised that in 2015 the Council established an assignment of fund balance for refund of prior year taxes. The amount remaining in the assignment is higher than necessary. Therefore I am requesting approval to reduce the assignment of fund balance for refund of prior year taxes by $25,000 and create a new assignment for It Initiatives for $25,000. The IT projects will include but not be limited to expenses related to Wi-Fi in Congress Park, website, and time and attendance. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK BE IT RESOLVED, by the City council of the City of Saratoga Springs New York as follows: 1. This Council established an Assignment of Fund Balance for the Refund of Prior Years Taxes (“Assignment”), resulting from any proceeding to review an assessment under Article 7 of the real property tax law, including court orders or settlements relative to such, on September 10, 2015. The amount remaining in the assignment as of 05/31/17 is $274,992.93, sufficiently more than what is needed for outstanding tax refund exposure. 2. Therefore the City Council agrees to reduce the amount of the assignment to $249,992.93. 3. The City Council hereby establishes an assignment of Fund Balance in the amount of $25,000. 4. The use of this Fund Balance assignment will be for IT initiatives including but not limited to the establishment and maintenance of public Wi-Fi in Congress Park, website initiatives and time and attendance. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the fund balance assignment resolution previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Best Practice for Employee Upgrade (17-166) Commissioner Madigan stated we need to accurately project and plan for salary increases. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the application. Following approval, position upgrades will only be permitted during the annual budget preparation timeframe. Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Ayes - All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (17-167) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the payroll transfers previously submitted with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Benefits (17-168) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to approve the benefits transfer previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Capital Budget Amendment – Open Space Grant Pitney Farm (17-169) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the capital budget amendment – Open Space Grant Pitney Farm previously distributed and uploaded with the agenda. Ayes – All PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Set Public Hearing: Amend the 2017 Capital Program and Capital Budget to Include the City Hall Elevator Commissioner Scirocco set a public hearing for Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6:50 p.m. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Council to Approve Leak Adjustment (17-170) Commissioner Scirocco advised a resident received a water bill in the amount of $2,672.91. The building is vacant and the owner found the pipes burst this past winter. The average utility bill is based upon 4 quarters and would be $210 per quarter. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the adjustment to show a utility bill of $210 for the owner, Audrey Salem of 50 Adams Street, Saratoga, New York. Ayes – All PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code Article IX, Schedules Subsection 225-66, Schedule I: Traffic Control Signals (17-171) Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Article IX, Subsection 225-66, Schedule I: Traffic Control Signals and add the following: intersection Ballston Avenue and Railroad Run Trail connection; Ballston Avenue and Lincoln Avenue/South Street; and Geyser Road and Geyser Road school entrance. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code Article IX, Schedules, Subsection 225-77, Schedule XII: Stop Intersections (17-172) Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Article IX, Subsection 225-77, Schedule XII: Stop Intersections to repeal the following: stop sign on: Lincoln Avenue – travel of direction: west – at intersection of: Ballston Avenue; and stop sign on: South Street – travel of direction: east – at intersection of: Ballston Avenue. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga County for STOP DWI (17- 173) Commissioner Mathiesen advised the City will receive $30,000 from the County. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with the County for STOP DWI. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Saratoga County for STOP DWI Crackdown Funding (17-174) Commissioner Mathiesen stated this is an additional contract with the County in the amount not to exceed $5,000 to provide additional DWI patrol and checkpoints during specific crackdown periods. Commissioner Mathiesen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Saratoga County for STOP DWI Crackdown Funding. Ayes – All Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 118 of the City Code Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. Set Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 13 of Ethics Code Commissioner Mathiesen set a public hearing for Monday, June 19, 2017 at 6:40 p.m. Discussion and Vote: SEQRA Determination for the SPA Housing (Inclusionary Zoning) Ordinance Commissioner Mathiesen pulled this item from the agenda. Discussion and Vote: Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Add a New Article 4.4 – Inclusionary Zoning Commissioner Mathiesen pulled this item from the agenda. Commissioner Madigan stated she would like to have a discussion/workshop which would include bankers and developers. Commissioner Franck stated he believes we need a workshop with the bankers and builders. He heard the bankers say there were issues relating to deed language. If this is going to be inclusionary, than the people who are going to build should be included. Two developers came to the Council to say this won’t work. He is hearing the word needs to be ‘shall’; the legal language is not going to work. He would like to see a 3 year sunset clause. Commissioner Scirocco stated he agrees with Commissioner Franck about a lot of this. He feels strongly about having a sunset clause. A workshop would answer more questions. Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Commissioner Mathiesen stated the more recent development in the City has been for the high end and people have been left out. The inclusionary zoning will bring more diversity to the City. Mayor Yepsen stated 3 or 4 experts were asked to look at the 10 year old proposal. The County Planning Board needs to be asked to comment on the zoning and not site specific. SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Update th Supervisor Veitch reported the Foundation met on May 19 to choose their officers. He was chosen as chair. The County has put a $15,000 line item in their budget to help the Foundation this year. The Saratoga Casino stopped their funding of the Foundation with the unknown of how they were going to do with Rivers Casino coming into play. The Saratoga Casino has done better than they expected so they may reinstate their funding. The grant funding will start in the fall. Peter Martin Greenbelt Trail Supervisor Martin reported there is a lot of confusion between the Greenbelt Trail and Complete Streets. The trail is approximately 24 miles and partially on road, existing paths, and new paths. The City Council unanimously supported a feasibility study and adopted that study. Seniors th Supervisor Martin reported they are getting more participants for the forum on September 18 . There is a rd 3 senior daycare center that will be opening in Schuylerville. Supervisor Martin advised he attending the Building and Grounds meeting today regarding the public safety building. Phase 1 – conceptual design is completed. Phase 2 has been funded including SEQRA reports, geological survey, topographical survey, and preparing a certificate of need for the State Department of Health. They hope to complete Phase 2 by August 2017. th Supervisor Martin advised Sundae on the Farm is June 18 . Supervisor Martin advised the 2017 open space program started June 1 and applications must be submitted by September 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Yepsen moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to enter into executive session for the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof and pending litigation regarding Bast Hatfield Construction vs. the City of Saratoga Springs at 10:15 p.m. Ayes – All Council returned at 10:49 p.m. Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting 6/6/17 Mayor Yepsen reported no decisions were made in executive session to announce to the public. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Yepsen adjourned the meeting at 10:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 6/19/17 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 14 of 14