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June 19, 2018 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM 6:55 PM P.H. – Amend Chapter 118 – Enforcement Powers 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL SALUTE TO FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES PRESENTATION 1. Charter Review Update 2. Proposed Lake Avenue Bike Lanes CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of 6/4/18 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 6/5/18 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular 5. Approve Payroll 6/8/18 $504,771.68 6. Approve Payroll 6/15/18 $497,567.17 7. Approve Payroll 6/14/18 $1,267.64 8. Approve Warrant - 2018 18MWJUN2 $770,885.66 9. Approve Warrant - 2018 18JUN2 $4,097,317.13 10. Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #11 with Bonacio Construction, Inc. MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Coordinated Entry with Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Saratoga Spa State Park Special Use Permit 3. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign the Saratoga City School District Transportation Agreement 4. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Loan Agreement with NHHC for Plaques on City Center Wall 5. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract – DEC01-ZEVIN-2016-00079 2016 Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) & ZEV Infrastructure Rebate Program 6. Discussion and Vote: Amending Resolution No. 17-224 Entitled “Authorizing Exemption and Payment- in-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project” 7. Discussion and Vote: Agreement for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Between the City and Intrada Saratoga Springs 8. Discussion and Vote: Approve Settlement Agreement Between City of Saratoga Springs vs. East Side Group, LLC 9. Announcement: ZBA Training Workshop City Council Meeting 6/19/18 ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT 1. Award of Bid: Extension of Bid – Precast Manholes, Catchbasins, Drywells, Frames & Covers to Pallette Stone Corp. 2. Award of Bid: Loughberry Lake Dam Project – Professional Services to Schnabel Engineering of New York 3. Award of Bid: Sanitary Wastewater Pump Station Upgrades to Grant Street Construction, Inc. FINANCE DEPARTMENT 1. Announcement: 2018 Bond Sale 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Ferraro Amodio & Zarecki, CPAs for Forensic Auditing Services 3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Payroll 4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Pallette Stone Corporation 2. Discussion and Vote: Part-Time Laborer Compensation Schedule PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT 1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with LightSpeed Technologies 2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Saratoga Springs City School District for the School Resource Officer 3. Discussion and Vote: To Amend Chapter 215 of the City Code, Taxicabs, with Respect to Technical Consistencies 4. Discussion and Vote: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles and Traffic, with Respect to Traffic Control at the Intersection of Washington Street and Walnut Street 5. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 148 of the City Code, Noise, with Respect to Noise on Sunday Through Thursday Nights 6. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles and Traffic, with Respect to Adding Bicycle Lanes to Lake Avenue 7. Set Public Hearing: To Amend chapter 240 of the City Code with Respect to Enforcement Powers 8. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code with Respect to Parking on Joseph Street and Empire Way 9. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles and Traffic, with Respect to Traffic Control at the Intersection of Union Street, Adelphi Street, and Finley Street SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch 1. Economic Development Committee Tara Gaston 1. Report from June Board of Supervisors Meeting 2. July 3, 2018 City Council Meeting 3. NACo Upcoming ADJOURN Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 June 19, 2018 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS City Council Meeting City Council Room 7:00 PM PRESENT: Meg Kelly, Mayor Michele Madigan, Commissioner of Finance John Franck, Commissioner of Accounts Anthony Scirocco, Commissioner of DPW Peter Martin, Commissioner of DPS STAFF PRESENT: Mike Sharp, Deputy Commissioner, Finance Maire Masterson, Deputy Commissioner, Accounts Joe O’Neill, Deputy Commissioner, DPW John Daley, Deputy Commissioner, DPS Vincent DeLeonardis Matthew Veitch, Supervisor Tara Gaston, Supervisor EXCUSED: Lisa Shields, Deputy Mayor 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 Amend Chapter 118 – Enforcement of Powers Mayor Kelly opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Commissioner Martin advised this is in regards to enforcement powers. This amendment will allow the code enforcement officers to enforce parts of the building code and the whole of the Zoning Ordinance along with the Building Department. The amendment will be backed by an internal memorandum of understanding between the Department of Public Safety and the Mayor’s Office. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated it is a good idea that everyone be more involved and communicate. Mayor Kelly concluded the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. and left it open. Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMENT Mayor Kelly said the public comment period is limited to a total of 15 minutes and individuals are limited to two minutes. Mayor Kelly opened the public comment period at 7:01 p.m. Pat Ritzert of 30 Arrowhead Road stated the residents at 26, 28, and 30 Arrowhead Road received a letter from the city engineer advising them they will have to change their addresses to 30 Arrowhead Road Unit 101, Unit 102, and Unit 103 for the new Belmonte development of 7 new homes on Arrowhead Road. She submitted a letter (attached) which includes a letter from Lindsay Belmonte suggesting another approach where no one on Arrowhead Road would have to change their address. Kathryn Cassimeris of 28 Arrowhead Road stated the re-numbering of their properties is unfair and may reduce the value of their property. She worked hard to own her home, not a unit. It would be a huge undertaking to change her address is an undue burden. Doug Meyer of Saratoga Springs stated he is here to speak about the bike trails on Lake Avenue. He is a volunteer on the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Committee. Look at the community benefit, not just personal preferences. Safety concerns were raised to this Council such as people drive too fast, or the kids that are dropped off at St. Clement’s. Ken Gray of Saratoga Springs stated he is the chair of Complete Streets. He wants to be sure we look at the bike lanes as an opportunity. David Torres of Saratoga Springs stated he provided the Council via e-mail with pictures of a typical Saturday afternoon on Lake Avenue. He read an e-mail he received from Commissioner Mathiesen that states upon consultation with Mark Benaquista, he would not recommend bike lanes on Lake Avenue. Darlene McGraw of Saratoga Springs stated she agrees with the City there should be a path close to the road. Dave Morris of Saratoga Springs stated we saw the same thing with Geyser Road Trail. If there are events going on at the church or the east side rec the area is a mess. This has to be done in a better more efficient way. Michele Torres of Saratoga Springs asked the Council how biking on a state highway can be safer than an alternate route. There have been numerous bicyclists and pedestrians that have been hit. She asked that safety be put first. Barbara Toth of Saratoga Springs stated she has worked at St. Clement’s over 20 years. She has seen the traffic on Lake Avenue. This is a highway and adding bike paths will complicate everything. Mayor Kelly closed the public comment period at 7:21 p.m. Commissioner Martin stated his presentation will cover all the questions and concerns regarding the bike lane on Lake Avenue. Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 PRESENTATION Charter Review Commission Update Vince DeLeonardis, city attorney and chair of the Charter Review Commission stated they have had 8 meetings and completed their initial review of the Charter. He and Tony Izzo have created a rough red- lined version of a revised Charter. They have received responses from the questionnaire. The next th meeting is Wednesday, June 27 . Proposed Lake Avenue Bike Lanes Commissioner Martin advised he will be asking for a vote to amend the chapter to add bike lanes at the next City Council meeting and will also be holding another public hearing that same night. The proposal is to paint 5 foot wide lanes on each side of the street as bike lanes. The bike lanes will go from Regent Street to Henning. A survey and engineered scaled drawings are still needed to determine the exact location of the bike lanes. It’s not a matter of bringing bikers to Lake Avenue, it is about making it safer. It is the third most traveled area by bicycles. The City can receive up to $50,000 from the state to undertake a survey and conduct an engineering study. (copy of presentation attached). CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to accept the consent agenda as follows: 1. Approval of 6/4/18 Pre-Agenda Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of 6/5/18 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approve Budget Amendments – Regular (Increases) 4. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular 5. Approve Payroll 6/8/18 $504,771.68 6. Approve Payroll 6/15/18 $497,567.17 7. Approve Payroll 6/14/18 $1,267.64 8. Approve Warrant - 2018 18MWJUN2 $770,885.66 9. Approve Warrant - 2018 18JUN2 $4,097,317.13 10. Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order #11 with Bonacio Construction, Inc. Ayes – All MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Coordinated Entry with Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care (18-189) Mayor Kelly explained this is a consortium of agencies in the area that deal with homelessness and population at risk for homelessness. The memorandum of understanding states if anyone comes in to City Hall and presents themselves as homeless our staff will take their information and complete the proper forms to get them into the continuum of care to receive the services needed. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the memorandum of understanding for coordinated entry with Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care as included with this agenda. Ayes – All Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Saratoga Spa State Park Special Use Permit (18-190) Mayor Kelly advised this is for the Recreation Department’s Running Program that will go from June 25th th to August 13 . Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the Saratoga Spa State Park special use permit as included with this agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign the Saratoga City School District Transportation Agreement (18-191) Mayor Kelly advised this is an annual agreement with the school district for transportation for field trips for Camp Saradac. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the Saratoga City School District transportation agreement as included with this agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Loan Agreement with NHHC for Plaques on City Center Wall (18-192) Mayor Kelly advised the City has a plaque on loan from the Naval History and Heritage Command. This plaque has been hanging on the outside wall of the City Center since 2000. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the loan agreement with NHHC for plaques on the City Center wall as included with this agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract – DEC01-ZEVIN-2016-00079 2016 Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) & ZEV Infrastructure Rebate Program (18-193) Mayor Kelly advised this is to install, operate, and maintain electric charging stations at the City’s garage at Walton and Woodlawn. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to authorize the mayor to sign contract DEC01-ZEVIN-2016-0079 2016 Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle & ZEV Infrastructure Rebate Program as included with this agenda. Ayes – Ayes Discussion and Vote: Amending Resolution No. 17-224 Entitled “Authorizing Exemption and Payment-in- Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project” (18-194) Mayor Kelly stated this resolution and the agreement is to correct technical issues with the City’s papers in connection with the PILOT agreement with Intrada for affordable housing units on West Avenue. The first change is the name of the entity and the second is the eligibility threshold has been changed from 80% to 90% of the area median income. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK Amending Resolution No 17-244 Entitled “Authorizing Exemption and Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project” WHEREAS, on July 17, 2017 the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York approved Resolution No. 17-224 entitled “Authorizing Exemption and Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project” (the “Resolution 17-224”) concerning a certain parcel of vacant real property within the City of Saratoga Springs, New York designated on the last completed assessment rolls of the City as tax parcel no. 165.-2-72.12 (the “Land”), and a proposal by Intrada Saratoga Springs, LLC (the “Company”) in partnership with Captain Youth and Family Services, Inc. (“CAPTAIN”) and a housing development fund company being formed by CAPTAIN (the “HDFC”) to construct 158 units of affordable multi- family rental units and related improvements (the Improvements”) on the Land (the Land and the Improvements collectively being the “Project”); and WHEREAS, Resolution 17-224 (a) exempted the Project from real property taxes to the extent authorized by Section 577 of the PHFL, (b) approved a proposed PILOT Agreement by and among the City of Saratoga Springs (the “City”), the Company and the HDFC, in substantially the form presented at the July 17, 2017 meeting, providing for annual payments as set forth in such agreement, and (c) authorized the Mayor to execute the foregoing PILOT Agreement, in substantially the same form with other documents as the City Attorney deemed appropriate as were incidental to the PILOT Agreement, on behalf of the City, and to deliver the signed PILOT Agreement on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, the PILOT agreement attached to Resolution 17-224 identified the HDFC as “Intrada Saratoga Springs Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.” but the HDFC as formed is named “Intrada Saratoga Springs Housing Development Fund Corporation”; and WHEREAS, Resolution 17-224 recited that Project will consist of one, two and three-bedroom apartment units, 24 of which will be available for persons with an area median income (“AMI”) of 50% or less, 109 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 60% or less, and 24 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 80% or less; however, as finally approved by the New York State Housing Finance Agency in 2018, 24 of the units will be available for persons with an AMI of 90% or less, instead of 80% or less; and WHEREAS, by this Resolution the City Council intends to correct the name of the HDFC and to acknowledge that 24 of the units will be available for persons with an AMI of 90% or less, instead of 80% or less, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 17-224 is amended to read as follows: “Authorizing Exemption and Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Springs (the "City") encourages a sufficient supply of adequate, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations properly planned for residents having household incomes less than or equal to ninety percent (90%) of area median income ("AMI") for Saratoga County, adjusted for family size; and WHEREAS, Intrada Saratoga Springs, LLC, (the “Company”) is the purchaser (by assignment) under a contract to purchase a certain parcel of vacant real property within the City of Saratoga Springs, New York designated on the last completed assessment rolls of the City as tax parcel no. 165.-2-72.12 (the “Land”), and is proposing to construct 158 units of affordable multi-family rental units and related improvements (the “Improvements”) on the Land (the Land and the Improvements collectively being the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project will consist of one, two and three-bedroom apartment units, 24 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 50% or less, 109 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 60% or less, and 24 of which will be available for persons with an AMI of 90% or less; and WHEREAS, the Company, in collaboration with CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, Inc. (“CAPTAIN”) has agreed that not less than 8 of the rental units within the Project would be set aside for occupancy by individuals who are aging out of the foster care system, and CAPTAIN has agreed with the Company to provide on-site supportive services to those individuals; and WHEREAS, the Company has been approved by the New York State Housing Finance Agency (“HFA”) for State subsidies and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits and/or for tax exempt bond financing to finance the acquisition and construction of the Project; and WHEREAS, CAPTAIN has established a housing development fund company (the "HDFC") named “Intrada Saratoga Springs Housing Development Fund Corporation” under New York Private Housing Finance Law ("PHFL") Article XI and Section 402 of the NYS Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, with the consent of the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”); and WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the acquisition and construction of the Project and creation of affordability covenants for the Project, the Company is willing to transfer legal ownership of the Project to the HDFC as nominee, with the Company to remain as equitable and beneficial owner, and the Company will then construct the Project and commit it to affordable housing by agreeing to the New York State Homes and Community Renewal affordability covenants to be imposed by DHCR and/or HFA, as applicable, with assistance from the City in the form of a PILOT Agreement; and WHEREAS, the HDFC’s and the Company's plan for the use of the Project constitutes a "housing project" as that term is defined in the PHFL; and WHEREAS, the HDFC is a "housing development fund company" as the term is defined in Section 572 of the PHFL, and Section 577 of the PHFL authorizes the City Council to exempt the Project from real property taxes, and to agree to a payment of lieu of taxes on the Project; and Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 WHEREAS, the Company and the HDFC will be willing to enter into a PILOT Agreement whereby the Company will make annual payments in lieu of taxes to the City as set forth in the PILOT Agreement presented to the City Council for approval; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon acquisition of title to the Land by the HDFC, the City Council hereby exempts the Project from real property taxes to the extent authorized by Section 577 of the PHFL and approves the proposed PILOT Agreement by and among the City of Saratoga Springs, the Company and the HDFC, in substantially the form presented at this meeting, providing for annual payments as set forth in such agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the foregoing PILOT Agreement, in substantially the same form with other documents as the City Attorney may deem appropriate as are incidental to the PILOT Agreement, on behalf of the City, and to deliver the signed PILOT Agreement on behalf of the City.” Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to amend resolution no. 17-224 Entitled “Authorizing Exemption and Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes Agreement for Intrada Saratoga Springs Affordable Housing Project” as included with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Agreement for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Between the City and Intrada Saratoga Springs (18-195) Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to approve the agreement for payment in lieu of taxes between the City and Intrada Saratoga Springs as included with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Approve Settlement Agreement Between City of Saratoga Springs vs. East Side Group, LLC (18-196) Mayor Kelly advised this matter was discussed during yesterday’s executive session. Mayor Kelly moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve the settlement agreement between the City of Saratoga Springs vs. East Side Group, LLC as presented to the Council in the executive session. Ayes – All Announcement: ZBA Training Workshop Mayor Kelly announced the ZBA worked with Mark Schactner for a training session last week. They try to hold these sessions on a annual basis and discuss various issues such as legal process, procedure, liability, and communication. The session was not open to the public since it was considered legal advice. ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT Award of Bid: Extension of Bid – Precast Manholes, Catchbasins, Drywells, Frames & Covers to Pallette Stone Corp. (18-197) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to extend the bid for precast manholes, catchbasins, drywells, frames & covers to Pallette Stone Corp. for an additional year under the same terms, conditions, and prices not to exceed $52,690.36. Ayes – All Award of Bid: Loughberry Lake Dam Project – Professional Services to Schnabel Engineering of New York (18-198) Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for the Loughberry Lake Dam Project – professional services to Schnabel Engineering of New York for an amount not to exceed $789,970. Ayes – All Award of Bid: Sanitary Wastewater Pump Station Upgrades to Grant Street Construction, Inc. (18-199) Commissioner Franck moved and Commissioner Scirocco seconded to award the bid for the sanitary wastewater pump station upgrades to Grant Street Construction, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $619,000. Ayes - All FINANCE DEPARTMENT Announcement: 2018 Bond Sale Commissioner Madigan announced the bond sale and refinancing has been completed. The final bond documentation was an issuance of $6.8 million of new debt and the re-financing was for $6.3 million of debt issued in 2008, 2009, and 2010. The refinancing came in with a savings of $1.3 million dollars for tax payers. The new debt is for immediate capital needs as in the Capital Program and issued at a rate of 3.179%. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Contract with Ferraro Amodio & Zarecki, CPAs for Forensic Auditing Services (18-200) Commissioner Madigan advised her department is tasked with auditing per the City Charter. Since they don’t have an employee that acts as an internal auditor, they sent out an RFQ. They will call on this firm as needed. Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Ferraro Amodio & Zarecki, CPAs for forensic auditing services as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendment – Payroll (18-201) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget amendment – payroll as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers – Payroll (18-202) Commissioner Madigan moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to approve the budget transfers – payroll as previously distributed with the agenda. Ayes - All Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Pallette Stone Corporation (18- 203) Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with Pallette Stone Corporation not to exceed the amount of $52,690.36. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Part-Time Laborer Compensation Schedule (18-204) Commissioner Scirocco stated they are looking at increase the hourly rate as it has been the same rate for over 10 years. This will also help them attract and keep good employees. The increase is $.50 per hour bringing the hourly rate to $11 per hour; the second year rate will be $12.50 per hour; and the third year and peak rate being $12.75 per hour. The effective date will be July 1, 2018. Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Martin seconded to approve and establish the part-time laborer compensation schedule as presented. Ayes – All Commissioner Scirocco moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to add an item to his agenda regarding the storm damage. (18-205) Ayes – All Announcement: Storm Damage Commissioner Scirocco advised yesterday they experienced what is believed to be a micro-burst. There was heavy rain and winds that lasted 10-15 minutes. There was severe damage with down trees and utility lines. DPW employees were called back in to handle the damage. There were approximately 27 trees that came down in the storm along with many tree limbs. The City should be cleaned up by the end of the week. The approximate overtime costs due to the storm is $3,000. He thanked the DPW workforce and applauded their efforts. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with LightSpeed Technologies (18- 206) Commissioner Martin advised this contract is for hardware and software from the City’s emergency system to the County’s system. The contract is for $126,383.25. Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to authorize the mayor to sign the contract with LightSpeed Technologies. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: Authorization for the Mayor to Sign a Contract with Saratoga Springs City School District for the School Resource Officer (18-207) Commissioner Martin advised this is a renewal of an existing contract to provide a police officer as a resource officer. The City is reimbursed 65% of the base salary along with all school related overtime. Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Madigan seconded to authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Saratoga Springs City School District for the school resource officer. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: To Amend Chapter 215 of the City Code, Taxicabs, with Respect to Technical Consistencies (18-208) Commissioner Martin advised the proposed change is to remove the requirement of a medallion be issued through CDTA and licensing go through CDTA. This is being done to reflect a slow implementation process of the universal model. The amendment will bring the function back to the City. Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend chapter 215 of the City Code as indicated in the code amendment attached to the agenda. Ayes – All Discussion and Vote: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles and Traffic, with Respect to Traffic Control at the Intersection of Washington Street and Walnut Street (18-209) Commissioner Martin stated they have received numerous complaints regarding accidents at this location. A professional engineering study indicated speed was not the issue but there was a high number of accidents due to a poor line of sight. The study recommended a 4-way stop at the intersection. Commissioner Martin moved and Commissioner Franck seconded to amend chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicle and Traffic, to add a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Washington Street and Walnut Street. Ayes – All Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 148 of the City Code, Noise, with Respect to Noise on Sunday Through Thursday Nights rd Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, July 3 at 6:40 p.m. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles and Traffic, with Respect to Adding Bicycle Lanes to Lake Avenue rd Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, July 3 at 6:10 p.m. Set Public Hearing: To Amend chapter 240 of the City Code with Respect to Enforcement Powers rd Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, July 3 at 6:50 p.m. and will include the public hearing left open from tonight’s meeting. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code with Respect to Parking on Joseph Street and Empire Way rd Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, July 3 at 6:55 p.m. to include this and the next item. Set Public Hearing: To Amend Chapter 225 of the City Code, Vehicles and Traffic, with Respect to Traffic Control at the Intersection of Union Street, Adelphi Street, and Finley Street rd Commissioner Martin set a public hearing for Tuesday, July 3 at 6:55 p.m. and will be included with the item above. Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting 6/19/18 SUPERVISORS Matt Veitch Economic Development Committee th Supervisor Veitch reported he presented the County proclamation at the Chamber’s 100 anniversary party. Several resolutions were passed and approved at the Committee meeting and the Board meeting today including the following: acceptance of federal funds for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (employment training center), authorized Washington County EOC to perform work for adult and youth employment services, and approved $5.4 million of funds to complete the Zim Smith Trail southern extension to the City of Mechanicville. Rod Sutton provided a report on the IDA’s activities so far this year. Tara Gaston Report from June Board of Supervisors Meeting Supervisor Gaston reported resolutions passed today include $161,000 in youth bureau funding and approved the County Sherriff hiring 11 new road patrols, July 3, 2018 City Council Meeting Supervisor Gaston reported she will not be present at this meeting. NACo Upcoming Supervisor Gaston reported she will be attending the National Association of Counties meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Ribis Clerk Approved: 7/2/18 Vote: 5 - 0 Page 12 of 12