City Council
Regular MeetingSaratoga Springs, NY · July 18, 2023
Minutes
July18,2023
CITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS
CityCouncilMeeting
474Broadway
SaratogaSprings, NewYork
6:00PM
7:00P.M. –P.H. - LocalLaw #3of2023to
AmendUDO – 1,000FootBufferfor
Homeless Shelter (Mayor’sAgenda #4)
P.H. –AmendChapter225 –TimeLimit
ParkingonAshSt.,HydeSt.,BirchSt.,
WillowLn.,andJosephSt.
6:00PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approvalof7/06/2023CityCouncilMeetingMinutes
2. ApproveMid-Warrant2023, 23MWJUL1 $862,311.40
3. ApproveWarrant2023, 23JUL2 $1,842,311.40
4. ApprovePayroll07/07/2023 $551,011.55
5. ApprovePayroll07/14/2023 $770,185.46
6. ApproveBudgetAmendments - Regular
7. ApproveBudgetTransfers - Regular
PRESENTATIONS
1. Chapter225Amendments
2. Downtown AdvisoryCommittee Update
SUPERVISORS
MatthewVeitch
1. NationalAssociation ofCountiesConference July20-25
2. Passing ofSupervisor ThomasN.WoodIII,TownofSaratoga
3. SaratogaCountyCapitalResource Corporation GrantProgram
TaraGaston
1. Nothingatthistime.
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MAYOR’SRECOGNITIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS
1. Mayor’sRecognition: JosephBrimhall, NYSPFFAUnionManoftheYear
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. LocalLaw #3of2023toAmendUDO –1,000FootBufferforHomeless Shelter
2. AmendChapter225 –TimeLimitParkingonAshSt.,HydeSt.,BirchSt.,WillowLn.,andJosephSt.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15MINUTES
MAYOR’SDEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: RequestbyMayor’sOfficetoInstallStopSignsatKirbyRoad/PineRoad, Glenham
Road/LeeDrive, JeneeWay/KnightWay,andSladeRoadPursuant toCRTCTechnical Memo
2. Announcement: Proposed Amendment toUDOtoInclude1,000FootBufferBetweenSchoolsand
Homeless Shelters
3. Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing CityofSaratogaSpringstoSeekCFAGrantFundingfor
RailroadRunTrailLightProject
4. Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing CityofSaratogaSpringstoSeekCFAGrantFundingfor
HistoricCityHallRenewalProject
5. Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorization forCityofSaratoga SpringstoSeekWIIAGrant
FundingforLoughberry LakeStabilization Project
6. Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing CityofSaratogaSpringstoSeekWIIAGrantFundingfor
WaterMainReplacement Project
7. Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing Implementation andFundingforPIN1761.58Missing
SidewalkLinksSA #1
8. Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignSupplemental Agreement #1forPIN1761.58
MissingSidewalkLinks
9. Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing Implementation andFundingforPIN1760.86Downtown
Connector Supplemental Agreement #2
10. Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignSupplemental Agreement #2forPIN1760.86
SaratogaDowntownConnector
11. Discussion andVote: Resolution Approving CounselFeesforSixCurrentand/orFormerPolice
Officers
12. Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignMOAwithPBAandCSEA
13. Discussion andVote: Authorization toPayInvoicetoSmartsheet for $3,290
14. Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignSubscription withLexisNexis forOnlineLegal
Research
15. SetPublicHearing: CreateSection115-1.3ofChapter115oftheCodeEntitled “Intoxication or
Impairment byAlcoholorDrugsinaPublicPlaceWheninPossessionofaFirearmProhibited”
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. AwardofBid: Household Hazardous WastetoMXIEnvironmental Services
2. Announcement: SaleofWateratTrackbyYouths
3. Announcement: ShortTermRentals
4. Announcement: BusinessMilestones
5. Announcement: SpecialEvents
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Update onCityFinances
2. Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignMimecast Addendum #2forDMARCAnalyzer
andManagedServices
3. Discussion andVote: BudgetAmendments – Capital
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4. Discussion andVote: BudgetAmendments – FundBalance
5. Discussion andVote: BudgetTransfers – Payroll & Benefits
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. DiscussionandVote: Authorization forMayortoSignContract withMXIEnvironmental Services for
Household Hazardous WasteCollection
2. Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignChangeOrder #1withRozellEast, Inc.
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion andVote: Authorization toPayaCHAConsulting Invoice for $1,600forStation3
2. Discussion andVote: AmendChapter 225,ArticleIX,Section225-87oftheCodeoftheCityof
SaratogaSprings, NYEntitled “VehicleandTraffic –Schedule XXII: TimeLimitParking”
3. Discussion andVote: DPSPersonnel RightSizing
4. Discussion andVote: ResolutionforBeingArmedWhileIntoxicated
ADJOURN
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July18,2023
CITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS
CityCouncilMeeting
474Broadway
SaratogaSprings, NewYork
6:00PM
PRESENT: RonKim,Mayor
MinitaSanghvi, Commissioner ofFinance
DillonMoran, Commissioner ofAccounts
JasonGolub, Commissioner ofDepartment ofPublicWorks
JimMontagnino, Commissioner ofDepartment ofPublicSafety
STAFFPRESENT: AngelaRella, DeputyMayor
HeatherCrocker, DeputyCommissioner ofFinance
StacyConnors, DeputyCommissioner, Accounts
JoeO’Neill,DeputyCommissioner ofPublicWorks
MatthewVeitch, Supervisor
TaraGaston, Supervisor
EXCUSED: JasonTetu, DeputyCommissioner, Department ofPublicSafety
RECORDING OFPROCEEDING
Theproceedings ofthismeetingweretapedforthebenefitofthesecretary. Becausetheminutesarenota
verbatimrecordoftheproceedings, theminutesarenotaword-for-wordtranscript.
CALL TO ORDER
MayorKimcalledthemeetingtoorderat6:03p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Sanghvi moved and Commissioner Montagnino seconded toapprove the consent
agenda asattached.
1. Approvalof7/06/2023CityCouncilMeetingMinutes
2. ApproveMid-Warrant2023, 23MWJUL1 $862,311.40
3. ApproveWarrant2023, 23JUL2 $1,842,311.40
4. ApprovePayroll07/07/2023 $551,011.55
5. ApprovePayroll07/14/2023 $770,185.46
6. ApproveBudgetAmendments – Regular
7. ApproveBudgetTransfers - Regular
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Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
PRESENTATIONS
Chapter225Amendments
MayorKimadvisedthisisaneighborhood groupwhowillbepresenting.
MelissaThomson SmithofAshStreetstatedsheisherewithneighbors. Shethanked theCouncilforthe
timetonighttomaketheirappealregardingthehighschoolparkingbecoming asafetyhazard. Hyde &Ash
Streetsare quietresidential streets. Sheprovided picturesofthestreetsat3:45p.m.versus7:45a.m.
whenhighschoolstudentstakeupparking. Whenschoolisinsession, thereisnowhereforresidents or
deliveries topark. Thestudentsarenotexperienced driversandroutinely parkblockingresidents’ driveway
andblockfirehydrants. Whenstudentsparkonbothsidesoftheroad, thereisnotenoughroomforan
emergency vehicletogetthrough. Thestudentsalsoparkintopartofintersections sothatline ofsightis
blocked. Theseneighbors stronglysupport2hourparkinginthisarea.
MayorKimstatedwhenhefirstcameintoofficehemetwiththeschooldistrictandtheywerenot
forthcoming; theydidn’twanttodiscuss this.
Commissioner Golubstatedtakingspecificstreetsoutoftheequationforparkingonlypushestheproblem
tootherareas.
Thereareotherstreetsthatareequaldistancetotheschoolandthereforetheparkingwouldbespreadout.
Commissioner Sanghvistatedthisisafrustrating experience andtryingtofigureoutaresultthatwillnot
endwiththesamesituationelsewhere. Sheaskedifaconversation canbehadwiththeschoolprincipal or
boardofeducation.
Commissioner Montagnino statedhemetwiththesuperintendent todiscussthisissue.
Aresidentstatedtheparentsofthestudentswhodrivecanhelpsolvethisissuebyputtingpressure onthe
school.
Commissioner GolubaskedforJulyandAugusttostudythisproblemandcomeupwithasolution.
Anotherresidentstatedthishasbeenanissueandattemptshavebeenmadeforfiveyearstogetthis.
Residentof35HydeStreetstateditterrifieshimnottohaveaccesstoemergency services.
ClaudinaofHydeStreetstatedmovingtheparking outmight getafewkidstostopdrivingandtakethe
schoolbus. Thisisalsoagreenissue.
MAYOR’SDEPARTMENT ( part 1)
JosephBrimhall, NYSPFFA UnionManoftheYear
MayorKimstatedJoeBrimhall, aCityfirefighter, hasbeenawardedtheNYSPFFA UnionManoftheYear.
MayorKimreadthefollowingproclamation:
APROCLAMATION
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OFTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS, NEWYORK
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsaimstohonorthosewhosacrificethemselvesforthebettermentofthecommunityaround
themsuchasSaratogaSpringsFirefighter AssociationPresidentJosephBrimhall; and
WHEREAS, forovertwentyyears, JoeBrimhallhasworkedforthedepartmentandhasbeenpartoftheunionwhereheledeffortsto
enhanceworkconditionsformembers; and
WHEREAS, Brimhallrespondedtothousands ofcallsduringhiscareer, mostrecentlyrescuingaresidenttrappedinahigh-risefire
andwasamongthosewhoresponded toashootingeventthatendangeredmorethanelevenfirefighters; and
WHEREAS, Brimhallhasbeeninvolvedineffortstoensuredailyminimumstaffingoffour-personenginecrewsandplanningfor
sufficientstaffingfortheCity’s thirdfirestation; and
WHEREAS, JoeBrimhallishonoredbytheNYSProfessionalFireFightersAssociationasUnionManoftheYear.
NOWTHEREFORE, I,RonKim, MayoroftheCityofSaratoga Springs, ampleasedtojoinwithmyfellowSaratogians inhonoringJoe
Brimhall, andtoextendtohimourverybestwishesforsuccessintheyearstocome. IherebyproclaimJune26,2023, whichwasthe
dayhewashonoredasUnionManoftheYearas
JOEBRIMHALLDAY.
JoeBrimhallthankedtheCityCouncil forhavinghimattendthemeetingtonightandfortheirsupport.
SUPERVISORS
MatthewVeitch
PassingofSupervisor Thomas N.WoodIII,TownofSaratoga
Supervisor VeitchstatedSupervisor ThomasN.Woodpassedearlierthisweek. SupervisorVeitchserved
withTomsincehehasbeenasupervisor. TomalsoservedaschaplainfortheBoardofSupervisors.
NationalAssociation ofCountiesConference July20-25
Supervisor VeitchreportedhewillbegoingtoAustin, Texasforthisconference. HechairstheInternational
Economic TaskForceinwhichtherewillbetwomeetings. TherewillbeanoffsitemeetingwithDell
Technologies attheUniversity ofTexas wheretheywilldiscusshowtheywork. Heisamemberofthe
Workforce Committee andITCommittee.
SaratogaCountyCapitalResource Corporation GrantProgram
Supervisor VeitchreportedtheSaratogaCountyCapitalResource Corporation hasestablished agrant
program. Thegrantsare $5,000andhavearollingapplication season. Thereis $25,000inthebudgetthis
yearforgrants. Applications areontheSaratogaCountyCapitalResource website.
TaraGaston
Supervisor GastonechoedSupervisor Veitch’ssentiments regarding Supervisor Wood.
Supervisor GastonstatedshewillnotbeattendingtheNationalAssociation ofCountiesConference.
PRESENTATION ( part 2)
Downtown AdvisoryCommittee Update
ToddShimkus, president ofSaratoga CountyChamber ofCommerce andco-chairoftheDowntown
AdvisoryCommittee withCommissioner Moran. Theirfocusistomakesureresidents andtouristsaresafe
inthedowntown area. Thisisanitemthatcamefromthedowntown businesses aftertheshootingin
November2022. Community businessandgovernment needstocometogethertoprioritizesafety. Five
subcommittees wereformed: datacollection, safetyaudit, operational communications, external
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communications, andtraining. Thesafetyworkshop wasattendedbymorethan30differentorganizations.
Theyaddressed itemssuchassafetysuggestions, bestpracticesforsearches, unrulypatrons, useofforce,
crimeinsideanestablishment, andStateLiquorAuthorityreferrals.
Lt.AngelaMcGovern led thesafetyworkshops. Thecommunication betweenthePoliceDepartment and
thedowntown businesses hasdrastically improved. Barownersandemployees havebeenvigilantabout
warningeachotherofissues. Lt.McGovern gavecredittothedowntown businesses whoareparticipating
inthecommunication.
Commissioner Moran statedtheyaretryingtodetermine nowhowfarshouldcommunications go;shouldit
goouttoBeekman Street?
Lt.McGovern statedissuesthatarecomingupinvolveissuesinprivatelotswhereitisdifficultforthepolice
toenforceanything. Theyareworkingwiththeprivatelotownersforthemtohelpstopthebehavior.
Commissioner Moranstatedheissuedarequestforproposal (RFP)forlegalservicestoissueauniversal
notrespass.
ToddShimkusstatednextstepsinclude: continuetobuilduponcommunication betweenbusinesses and
publicsafetystaff; encourage adoptionofsafetypoliciesandprocedures; supportSaratogaSpringsPolice
Department andcodeenforcement staffingneedsintheentertainment district; issueanrequestforproposal
RFP) regarding universalnotrespass; andcommunicate cooperation andprotocolsinplacetowelcome
thecommunitydowntown andtoensurepublicsafety.
MayorKimaskedifuniversalnotrespasswouldbeacivilactionorifitiscriminal.
ToddShimkusadvisedcurrentlyeachindividual propertyownerhastoissueanotrespass. Theyare
suggesting havingthisdoneonauniversalbasis.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
LocalLaw #3of2023toAmendUDO –1,000FootBufferforHomeless Shelter
MayorKimopenedthepublichearingat7:28p.m.
DinaHenkestatedshehasalotofconcerns. Itwasconfusing withthewaychangestotheUDOwere
identifiedversusthe1,000footbufferchangetotheUDO. Shehasanupdatedlistofcallstothehomeless
shelterthatisup30+callsfromthelastCityCouncilmeeting. Sherecommended thetextamendment
includestrongerlanguage thatiscongruent withthe1,000-footbufferbetween drugtreatment facilities and
aschool. Ms.Henkesubmitted pictures (attached) ofneighboring propertywheredrugneedleshavebeen
found.
JanVandercar ofBallstonLakestatedhisdaughterattendsSpaCatholic. Hebelievesthereshouldnotbe
ahomeless shelternearanyschooland1,000feetshouldbetheminimum. Hestronglyencourages the
buffernearaschool.
GailRileystatedherchildattendsSaratogaCentralCatholic. Sheisinsupportofthe1,00ofootbuffer.
MayorKimstatedthevoteonthisissuewillnothappenuntiltheendofAugust/beginning ofSeptember.
MayorKimconcluded thepublichearingat7:42p.m.andkeptitopen.
AmendChapter225 –TimeLimitParkingonAshSt.,HydeSt.,BirchSt.,WillowLn.,andJosephSt.
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MayorKimopenedthepublichearingat7:42p.m.
AnnaWhitmore ofHydeStreetstatedherworkhoursaresporadic andherdriveway hasbeenblocked
threetimes bystudentsparkingthere. Shealsohasalmost beenhitinthatarea, whileridingher
motorcycle, duetolackoflineofsight.
MayorKimclosedthepublichearingat7:44p.m.
DEPARTMENT OFPUBLIC SAFETY (part 1)
Discussion andVote: AmendChapter225,ArticleIX,Section225-87oftheCodeoftheCityofSaratoga
Springs, NYEntitled “Vehicle andTraffic –ScheduleXXII: TimeLimitParking” (23-395)
Commissioner Montagnino advisedthestreetsthisamendment wouldaffectinclude AshStreetbetween
BenedictandWalnutStreet; HydeStreetbetweenGrandAvenueandWestCircularStreet; BirchStreet
betweenGrandAvenueandWestCircularStreet; WillowLanebetweenBirchStreetandWalnutStreet; and
JosephStreetbetweenElmStreetandWestCircularStreet.
Commissioner Montagnino moved and Mayor Kim seconded toamend chapter 225, Article IX,
Section 225-87.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Kim advised there are new rules topublic comment. People have 4minutes tospeak. Atthat
time, the speaker will be asked tostop. Heasked alltobe kind; not interrupt; and exercise free
speech. Healso asked the speakers tobefactual. The Council members may respond ifthey
choose. He willalso hold apublic comment period atthe endofthe City Council meeting.
MayorKimopenedthepubliccomment periodat7:46p.m.
RachelRosanneofSaratogaSpringsandmemberofsteeringcommittee forSaratogaSaferStreetsstated
sheisspeakingonbehalfofherselfandthe100members wholivewestofWestAvenue. Shethankedthe
CouncilfortheirattentiontothesafetyissuesalongGrandAvenue. Theysupportmanyoftheproposed
measures fromtheCRTCreportpresented lastweekandthestopsignstheCouncilisconsidering tonight.
BeccaOppenneer ofGrandAvenuethankedtheCityCouncilforaddingstopsignsonGrandAvenuetothe
agenda.
JeffGrasavage ofSaratoga Springsstatedthesafetyinitiatives startedonLarkStreetbutranintoissues
withtechnology andtheexpense ofit. TheRailroad RunLightinggrantwillhaveacostsharingbutitisa
highlyusedpath. Hesuggested bettersignageonthistrailintersection. Inregardstogunsandalcohol
shouldbeastatewide legislative move. Heencouraged theCouncilpasstheordinance.
BillofWiltonthankedtheCouncilformovingtheCityCouncilmeetings to6p.m.hasproventogetCity
businessdone. HeaskedCommissioner GolubtohavehiscrewslookatNewStreetforrepairofpotholes.
ChrisMathiesen ofSaratogaSpringsstatedhesupportstheconcept ofthestopsignsonGrandAvenueas
heresidesonFriarTuckWay. HehopestheCouncilissuccessful ingettingtheminstalled.
MayorKimclosedthepubliccommentperiodat7:59p.m.
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Counciltookabreakat8:00p.m.
Councilreturnedat8:08p.m.
MAYOR’SDEPARTMENT ( part 2)
Announcement: RequestbyMayor’sOfficetoInstallStopSignsatKirbyRoad/PineRoad, Glenham
Road/LeeDrive, JeneeWay/KnightWay,andSladeRoadPursuanttoCRTCTechnical Memo
MayorKimadvised thatpursuanttotheCRTCTechnicalmemopublished inMay,hewouldliketolookat
short-term waysonGrandAvenueandlong-term ways. Onesuggestion wasinstallation ofstopsignsat
keyintersections. Whenhewaspublicsafetycommissioner, hewastoldstopssignsarenotusedtoslow
traffic. HebelievestheCityhasthebenefitoftheCRTCstatingstopsignsshouldbeinstalled. MayorKim
requested thePublicSafetyDepartment lookintothis.
Commissioner Montagnino statedheisinagreement withthisandhasaskedTonyIzzo,cityattorney, to
writetheordinanceforapublichearingtobeset.
Announcement: Proposed Amendment toUDOtoInclude1,000FootBufferBetween Schoolsand
Homeless Shelters
MayorKimannounced thisvotewillbehappening theendofAugustorbeginning ofSeptember.
Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing CityofSaratogaSpringstoSeekCFAGrantFundingfor
RailroadRunTrailLightProject (23-396)
Resolution isasfollows:
ARESOLUTION
OFTHECITYCOUNCIL
OFTHECITYOFSARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
WHEREAS, theNewYorkStateOfficeofParks,Recreation & HistoricPreservation (OPRHP) providesgrantstoassist
municipalitiesinfundingthedevelopmentandpreservationofparks,trails, historicproperties, andheritageareas; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsisresponsibleformaintainingCitytrailsandensuring thesafetyoftrailusers,
andhasidentified aneedtoinstalladditionaltraillighting; and
WHEREAS, TheCityofSaratogaSpringshasahistoryofsupportingtrailprojectsthatpromotesustainability through
expandingnon-vehiculartransportation options, andtheCityisaleadinginvestorintrailprojectsintheCapitalRegion; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsissubmittinganapplicationtotheNYSOPRHPRecreationalTrailsProgram
inanefforttosecure2023OPRHPfundingassistanceforatotalestimatedprojectcostnottoexceed $25,000; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratoga Springswouldfinancethenon-grantportionoftheproject
throughbondingorothermeans; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsdoesnotcurrentlyhavethefundingtopayfor100%ofthelightreplacements
anditisnecessarytoobtainNewYorkStatefundingassistanceforthisimportant project.
NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS, NEWYORK:
1. ThattheMayor, orapprovedrepresentative, isauthorizedtosubmitaCityofSaratogaSpringsRecreational
TrailsProgramApplicationtotheNYSOfficeofParks, Recreation & HistoricPreservationforatotal
estimatedprojectcostnottoexceed $25,000;and
2. TheCityagreestocontributelocalmatchingfundsforthebalanceoftheProjectcostnotprovidedbygrants,
throughbondingorothermeans; and
3. Uponawardnotification, thattheMayor, orapprovedrepresentative, isauthorizedtoexecutethegrant
assistancecontract, submitprojectdocumentation, andotherwise actonallmattersrelatedtotheprojectand
stateassistance; and
4. ThattheCityComptrollerisauthorizedtocreateacapitalexpenseaccount, recognizegrantrevenue, and
appropriatethefundsintothecorrectcapitalprojectbudget.
5. Thatthisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediatelyuponitsadoption.
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Moran seconded toaccept the resolution.
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Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing CityofSaratogaSpringstoSeekCFAGrantFundingfor
HistoricCityHallRenewalProject
MayorKimpulledthisitemfromhisagenda.
DiscussionandVote: Resolution Authorization forCityofSaratogaSprings toSeekWIIAGrantFundingfor
Loughberry LakeStabilization Project (23-397)
Theresolution isasfollows:
ARESOLUTION
OFTHECITYCOUNCIL
OFTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS, NY
WHEREAS, theNewYorkStateEnvironmental FacilitiesCorporation (NYSEFC)providesgrantstoassistmunicipalitiesinfunding
waterqualityinfrastructureprojectsthatprotectorimprovewaterqualityand/orprotectpublichealth; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsisresponsibleforthecollection, filtrationanddistributionofdrinkingwaterintheCityandhas
identifiedinfrastructureneedsattheLoughberryDam;and
WHEREAS, theLoughberryDamislocatedin,owned, operatedandmaintainedbytheCityandistheprincipalwatersupplyforthe
CityofSaratogaSprings. Thedamwasclassifiedasahighhazarddamin2019andneedsspillwaymodificationsandslope
stabilizationtoavoidfuturedamfailure; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsissubmitting anapplicationtotheNYSEFCWaterInfrastructureImprovement Act (WIIA)
GrantPrograminanefforttosecure2023NYSWaterGrantfundingassistanceforatotalestimatedprojectcostnottoexceed $12
Million; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringswouldfinancethenon-grantportionoftheprojectthroughbondingorothermeans; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsdoesnotcurrentlyhavethefundingtopayfor100%ofthecapitalupgradestothewater
mainsanditisnecessarytoobtainNewYorkStatefundingassistanceforthisimportantwaterinfrastructure project.
NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS, NEWYORK:
1.ThattheMayor, orapprovedrepresentative, isauthorizedtosubmitaCityofSaratogaSpringsWaterGrantapplicationtotheNYS
EnvironmentalFacilitiesCorporationforatotalestimatedprojectcostnottoexceed $12Million; and
2.TheCityagreestocontributelocalmatchingfundsforthebalanceoftheProjectcostnotprovidedbygrants, throughbondingor
othermeans; and
3.Uponawardnotification, thattheMayor, orapproved representative, isauthorized toexecutethegrantassistancecontract, submit
projectdocumentation, andotherwise actonallmattersrelatedtotheprojectandstateassistance; and
4.ThattheCityComptrollerisauthorizedtocreateacapitalexpenseaccount, recognizegrantrevenue, andappropriatethefundsinto
thecorrectcapitalprojectbudget.
5.Thatthisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediatelyuponitsadoption.
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toaccept the resolution.
Commissioner MoranaskedforasenseofhowtheCityismanaging thefundsassociated withthegrants.
JenDunnstatedeachgranthasdifferentwaystoachievethematch. Itcanbein-kindormonies.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing CityofSaratoga SpringstoSeekWIIAGrantFundingfor
WaterMainReplacement Project (23-398)
Theresolution isasfollows:
ARESOLUTION
OFTHECITYCOUNCIL
OFTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS, NY
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WHEREAS, theNewYorkStateEnvironmental FacilitiesCorporation (NYSEFC) providesgrantstoassistmunicipalitiesinfunding
waterqualityinfrastructureprojectsthatprotectorimprovewaterqualityand/orprotectpublichealth; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsisresponsibleforthecollection, filtrationanddistributionofdrinkingwaterintheCityandhas
identifiedaneedfortheupgradeandreplacementofwatermainsalongClementAvenue, FristStreet, GreenfieldAvenue, Alger
Street, ClintonStreet, StateStreet, andThirdStreet; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsissubmitting anapplicationtotheNYSEFCWaterInfrastructureImprovement Act (WIIA)
GrantPrograminanefforttosecure2023NYSWaterGrantfundingassistanceforatotalestimated projectcostnottoexceed $6
Million; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringswouldfinancethenon-grantportionoftheprojectthroughbondingorothermeans; and
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratoga Springsdoesnotcurrentlyhavethefundingtopayfor100%ofthecapitalupgradestothewater
mainsanditisnecessarytoobtainNewYorkStatefundingassistanceforthisimportantwaterinfrastructure project.
NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS, NEWYORK:
1.ThattheMayor, orapprovedrepresentative, isauthorizedtosubmitaCityofSaratogaSpringsWaterGrantapplicationtotheNYS
Environmental FacilitiesCorporationforatotalestimatedprojectcostnottoexceed $6Million; and
2.TheCityagreestocontributelocalmatchingfundsforthebalanceoftheProjectcostnotprovidedbygrants, throughbondingor
othermeans; and
3.Uponawardnotification, thattheMayor, orapproved representative, isauthorized toexecutethegrantassistancecontract, submit
projectdocumentation, andotherwise actonallmattersrelatedtotheprojectandstateassistance; and
4.ThattheCityComptrollerisauthorizedtocreateacapitalexpenseaccount, recognizegrantrevenue, andappropriatethefundsinto
thecorrectcapitalprojectbudget.
5.Thatthisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediatelyuponitsadoption.
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toaccept the resolution.
MayorKimadvisedthisisforwatermainreplacements alongClementStreet, FirstAvenue, Greenfield
Avenue, AlgerStreet, ClintonStreet, StateStreet, andThirdStreet.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing Implementation andFundingforPIN1761.58Missing
SidewalkLinksSA #1 (23-399)
Resolution isasfollows:
RESOLUTION BYCITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS
LocallyAdministeredProject)
AResolutionauthorizingtheimplementation, andfundinginthefirstinstance100%ofthefederal-aidandState "Marchiselli"
Program-aideligiblecosts,ofatransportation federal-aidproject, andappropriating fundstherefore
WHEREAS, aSaratoga SpringsSidewalk MissingLinksProgram, CityofSaratogaSpringsPIN1761.58, (“theProject") is
eligibleforfundingunderTitle23U.S.Code, asamended, thatcallsfortheapportionment ofthecostssuchprogramtobeborneat
theratioof80%federalfundsand20%non-federalfunds.
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsdesirestoadvancetheProjectbymakingacommitmentof100%ofthenon-
federalshareofthecostsofDesignandConstruction.
NOW,THEREFORE, theCityCouncilofSaratogaSprings, NYdulyconveneddoeshereby
RESOLVE, thattheCityCouncilofSaratoga Springs, NYherebyapprovestheabove-subjectproject; anditisherebyfurther
RESOLVED, thattheCityCouncilofSaratogaSprings, NYherebyauthorizestopayinthefirstinstance100%ofthefederal
andnon-federalshareofthecostofDesignandConstructionworkfortheProjectorportionsthereof; anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thatthesumof $217,940.00 (TwoHundredSeventeenThousand, NineHundredFortyDollars) haspreviously
beenappropriatedfromtheCityofSaratogaSpringsbudgetprocessandmadeavailabletocoverthecostofparticipationintheabove
phaseoftheProject; anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thattheadditionalsumof $1,878,241.00 (OneMillion, EightHundredSeventy-EightThousand, TwoHundred
Forty-OneDollars) isherebyappropriated fromtheCityofSaratoga Springsbudgetprocessandmadeavailabletocoverthecostof
participationintheabovephaseoftheProject; anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thatintheeventthefullfederalandnon-federalsharecostsoftheprojectexceedstheamountappropriated
above, theCityCouncilofSaratoga Springs, NYshallconveneassoonaspossibletoappropriatesaidexcessamountimmediately
uponthenotificationbytheNewYorkStateDepartmentofTransportationthereof, anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thattheMayoroftheCityofSaratogaSpringsbeandisherebyauthorizedtoexecuteallnecessary
Agreements, certificationsorreimbursement requestsforFederalAidand/orMarchiselliAidonbehalfoftheCityofSaratoga Springs
withtheNewYorkStateDepartmentofTransportation inconnectionwiththeadvancementorapprovaloftheProjectandproviding
fortheadministration oftheProjectandthemunicipality'sfirstinstancefundingofprojectcostsandpermanentfundingofthelocal
shareoffederal-aidandstate-aideligibleProjectcostsandallProjectcostswithinappropriations thereforethatarenotsoeligible,
anditisfurther
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RESOLVED, thatacertifiedcopyofthisresolutionbefiledwiththeNewYorkStateCommissioner ofTransportation by
attachingittoanynecessary AgreementinconnectionwiththeProjectanditisfurther
RESOLVED, thisResolutionshalltakeeffectimmediately.
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Sanghvi seconded approve theresolution.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignSupplemental Agreement #1forPIN1761.58Missing
SidewalkLinks (23-400)
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Moran seconded the authorization for the mayor tosign
supplemental agreement #1for PIN 1761.58missing sidewalk links.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Resolution Authorizing Implementation andFundingforPIN1760.86Downtown
Connector Supplemental Agreement #2 (23-401)
Theresolution isasfollows:
RESOLUTION BYTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS
AResolutionauthorizing theimplementation, andfundinginthefirstinstance100%ofthefederal-aidandState "Marchiselli" Program-
aideligiblecosts,ofatransportation federal-aidproject, andappropriatingfundstherefore
WHEREAS, aProject, Saratoga GreenbeltDowntownConnector, CityofSaratoga Springs, SaratogaCounty, P.I.N.1760.86 (the
Project") iseligibleforfundingunderTitle23U.S.Code, asamended, thatcallsfortheapportionment ofthecostsofsuchprogramto
beborneattheratioof80 %Federalfunds;
WHEREAS, theCityofSaratogaSpringsdesirestoadvancetheProjectbymakingacommitmentof100%ofthenon-federalshareof
thecostsofDesign, ROWIncidentals, ROWAcquisition, andConstruction/CI
NOW,THEREFORE, theCityCouncilofSaratogaSprings, NYdulyconveneddoeshereby
RESOLVE, thattheCityCouncilofSaratogaSprings, NYherebyapprovestheabove-subjectproject; anditisherebyfurther
RESOLVED, thattheCityCouncilofSaratoga Springs, NYherebyauthorizedtheCityofSaratoga Springstopayinthefirstinstance
100%ofthefederalandnon-federalshareofthecostofworkfortheDesign, ROWIncidentals, ROWAcquisition, andConstruction/CI
phasesoftheProjectorportionsthereof; anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thatthesumof $576,710.00 (Fivehundredseventy-sixthousand sevenhundredandtendollarsandnocents)was
previouslyappropriatedfromtheCityofSaratoga Springsbudgetprocessandmadeavailabletocoverthecostofparticipationinthe
abovephasesoftheProject; anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thattheadditionalsumof $3,099,630.00 (Threemillionninety-ninesixhundredandthirtydollarsandnocents)ishereby
appropriatedfromtheCityofSaratoga Springsbudgetprocessandmadeavailabletocoverthecostofparticipationintheabove
phasesoftheProject;anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thatintheeventthefullfederalandnon-federalsharecostsoftheprojectexceedstheamountappropriated above,the
CityofSaratogaSpringsshallconveneassoonaspossibletoappropriatesaidexcessamountimmediatelyuponthenotificationby
theNewYorkStateDepartmentofTransportationthereof, anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thattheMayorbeandisherebyauthorizedtoexecuteallnecessaryAgreements, certificationsorreimbursement
requestsforFederalAidand/orMarchiselli AidonbehalfoftheCityofSaratogaSpringswiththeNewYorkStateDepartment of
Transportation inconnectionwiththeadvancementorapprovaloftheProjectandprovidingfortheadministration oftheProjectand
themunicipality's firstinstancefundingofprojectcostsandpermanentfundingofthelocalshareoffederal-aidandstate-aideligible
ProjectcostsandallProjectcostswithinappropriations therefore thatarenotsoeligible, anditisfurther
RESOLVED, thatacertifiedcopyofthisresolutionbefiledwiththeNewYorkStateCommissioner ofTransportation byattaching itto
anynecessaryAgreement inconnectionwiththeProjectanditisfurther
RESOLVED, thisResolutionshalltakeeffectimmediately.
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Sanghvi seconded toapprove the resolution.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
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Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignSupplemental Agreement #2forPIN1760.86
SaratogaDowntownConnector (23-402)
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toauthorize themayor tosign supplemental
agreement #2forPIN 1760.86 Saratoga Downtown Connector.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
DiscussionandVote: Resolution Approving CounselFeesforSixCurrentand/orFormerPoliceOfficers
23-403)
Theresolution isasfollows:
ARESOLUTION OFTHECITYCOUNCIL
OFTHECITYOFSARATOGASPRINGS, NY
PublicOfficersLawSection18
SaratogaSpringsCityCodeChapter9
BEITRESOLVEDbytheCityCounciloftheCityofSaratogaSprings, NewYork, asfollows:
WHEREAS, in1987theCityCouncilenactedanArticleintheCityCodethatprovidesforadefenseandindemnificationofcityofficers
andemployeesinanystateorfederallegalactionarisingoutofanyallegedactoromissionwhichoccurred orallegedly occurredin
thescopeofofficialdutyorpublicemployment, and
WHEREAS, Section18oftheNewYorkStatePublicOfficersLawcontainsprovisionsthatapplytopublicentitieswhohaveagreedby
theadoptionoflocallaw,bylaw, ruleorregulation, toconferbenefitsofdefenseandindemnification uponitsofficersandemployees,
and
WHEREAS, fourcurrentlyservingSaratogaSpringspoliceofficers, WilliamCoyner, JohnGuzak, MatthewMiller, andStacyRigano,
andtworetiredSaratogaSpringspoliceofficers, ShaneCrooksandRobertJillson, havebeenservedwithsubpoenasbytheNewYork
AttorneyGeneraltoprovideinformation, includingtestimony, aspartofthatoffice’s investigationintoeventsthatoccurredintheCityof
SaratogaSpringsduringtheofficers’ termsofservice, andtheofficershaverequestedrepresentation byprivatecounseloftheir
separatechoice, and
WHEREAS, thisCouncildesirestoprovidetheofficerswithdefenseandindemnificationasrequiredbyCityCodeChapter9and by
PublicOfficersLawSection18,andtopayforreasonableattorneys’ feesandexpensesinthemannerindicatedinSection18,
NOW,THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVEDasfollows:
1.ThisCouncilherebyauthorizesproviding tofourcurrentlyservingSaratoga Springspoliceofficers, WilliamCoyner, JohnGuzak,
MatthewMiller, andStacyRigano, andtworetiredSaratogaSpringspoliceofficers, ShaneCrooksandRobertJillson, private
attorneys’ feesofnotmorethanTwoHundredandFiftyDollars ($250.00)perhour,andtotalingnotmorethanOneThousandFive
HundredDollars ($1,500.00),foreachofthesixofficers, forlegaladviceandrepresentation inrespondingtothesubpoenasserved
uponthembytheAttorneyGeneral’s Office.
2.Theprivateattorneysrepresentingthesixofficersshallsubmitdetailedstatementsofhoursworked, servicesrendered, and
amountsbilled.
3.Inaccordance withSection18 (3)(b)ofthePublicOfficersLaw, anyofthesixofficersmayrequestadditionalreasonablelegalfees
orexpensesfromtimetotimeduringthependencyofthesubpoenaresponse. TheCouncilshallreviewsuchrequestsandiffound
reasonableshallprovidesuchadditionalfeesandexpensesbyfurtherresolution.
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Montagnino seconded toapprove the resolution.
MayorKimstatedthisisnotcoveredbytheCity’sinsurance carrier.
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Montagnino made afriendly amendment tocorrect the
amount inparenthesis toread $1,500.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignMOAwithPBAandCSEA (23-404)
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Montagnino seconded toauthorize the mayor tosign MOA
with PBA and CSEA.
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MayorKimexplained therecordsmanagement position inthePoliceDepartment isaCSEApositionhas
beenvacantsinceMay5,2023andanofficeriscurrentlyhandlingtheposition.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Authorization toPayInvoicetoSmartsheet for $3,290 (23-405)
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toauthorize payment ofinvoice to
Smartsheet for $3,290.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignSubscription withLexisNexis forOnlineLegal
Research (23-406)
Mayor Kim moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toauthorize themayor tosign subscription
with LexisNexis.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
SetPublicHearing: CreateSection115-1.3ofChapter115oftheCodeEntitled “Intoxication orImpairment
byAlcoholorDrugsinaPublicPlaceWheninPossession ofaFirearmProhibited”
MayorKimsetapublichearingforTuesday, August1,2023.
TonyIzzostatedheredrafted theentiresectionofChapter 115. Theheadingforthepublichearingshould
beAmendments toChapter115EntitledFirearms.
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
AwardofBid: Household Hazardous WastetoMXIEnvironmental Services (23-407)
Commissioner Moran moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toaward the bid forhousehold
hazardous waste collection toMXI Environmental Services inthe amount not toexceed $35,000.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Announcement: SaleofWateratTrackbyYouths
Commissioner Moranannounced theAccounts Department offerstheopportunity toyouthstosellbottled
wateroutsidethetrack. Therearespecific locationswherethekidscansellandthereisnoothervending
permitted. Commissioner Moranprovided additional guidelinesforthisprogram.
Announcement: BusinessMilestones
Commissioner Moranannounced theyhavebeenhelpinglocalbusinesses prepare forthe2023track
season. Heremindedeveryonethattheycanfindlocalbusinesses onsiteatthetrack.
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Announcement: ShortTermRentals
Commissioner Moranannounced workshops werepreviously held. Itisillegaltorentahomeforlessthana
durationof28daysintheCityofSaratogaSprings. Theyaretryingtoapplyguardrails toshort-termrentals
toprovidesafetytotherentersandfirstresponders whilelimitingthenegativeimpactonneighbors and
neighborhoods. Commissioner MoranislookingtohavelocalcontroloverthisissueasaCityandestablish
aregistryoflocalrentals.
Announcement: SpecialEvents
July19-22 –Shakespeare intheParkperforming TwelfthNight.
Tuesday, July25,2023 –andeveryTuesdayafteruntilendofraceseason – CongressParkCraftFair
10a.m. –4p.m.
SummerConcertSeries - Congress ParkonSundaysinJuly,Tuesdays inAugust - free,family-friendly
concerts, startingat7p.m.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Announcement: Update onCityFinances
Commissioner Sanghviannounced salestaxcollection is $6.39millionyeartodate. Thisisapproximately
up11%fromlastyear.
Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignMimecast Addendum #2forDMARCAnalyzerand
ManagedServices (23-408)
Commissioner Sanghvi advisedthisispartoftheITDepartment cybersecurityservices.
Commissioner Sanghvi moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toauthorize themayor tosign
Mimecast addendum #2forDMARC analyzer and managed services.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: BudgetAmendments – Capital (23-409)
Commissioner Sanghviadvisedlines1 –2movesbondinteresttodebtservicefund.
Commissioner Sanghvi moved and Commissioner Moran seconded toapprove thebudget
amendments – capital.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: BudgetAmendments – FundBalance (23-410)
Commissioner Sanghvistatedlines1 –8accountforrecords retentioncoordinator.
Commissioner Sanghvi moved and Commissioner Moran seconded toapprove thebudget
amendments – fund balance.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
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Discussion andVote: BudgetTransfers – Payroll & Benefits (23-411)
Commissioner Sanghviadvisedlines1 –2arefortheMayor’s Department forBuilding Department vehicle
maintenance; lines3 –4arefortheDepartment ofPublicSafetyfireacademyinstructor; lines5 –6arefor
theDepartment ofPublicSafetyforwagesforinjuredfirefighter; lines7 –16arefortheDepartment of
PublicWorkstocoverexpenses.
Commissioner Sanghvi moved and Commissioner Moran seconded toapprove budget transfers –
payroll and benefits.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignContractwithMXIEnvironmental Services for
Household Hazardous WasteCollection (23-412)
Commissioner Golubadvised residentsmustpre-registertoparticipate inthehousehold hazard wasteday
andshowproofofresidency. TheeventwilltakeplaceNovember 18, 2023from8a.m.untilnoonatthe
WeibelAvenueicerink.Registration formsareontheCity’swebsite.
Commissioner Golub moved and Commissioner Montagnino seconded toauthorize the mayor to
sign acontract with MXI Environmental Services for household hazardous waste collection not to
exceed unit bid prices.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: Authorization forMayortoSignChangeOrder #1withRozellEast, Inc. (23-413)
Commissioner Golubadvisedthischangeorderisfortimeextension withnocost.
Commissioner Golub moved and Commissioner Moran seconded toauthorize the mayor tosign
change order #1with Rozell East, Inc. toprovide atime extension forthe Geyser Crest well pump
installation project.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Commissioner Golub moved and Commissioner Moran seconded toadd anitem tothe agenda
regarding anappointment tothe Restorative Justice Panel. (23-414)
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Announcement: Appointment toRestorative JusticePanel
Commissioner Golubannounced theappointment ofSergeant DanMullantotheRestorative Justice
Committee.
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PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT ( part 2)
Discussion andVote: Authorization toPayaCHAConsulting Invoicefor $1,600forStation3 (23-415)
Commissioner Montagnino advisedthisisforarchitectural designservices.
Commissioner Montagnino moved and Commissioner Moran seconded toauthorize the payment of
aCHA Consulting Invoice for $1,600 forStation 3.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Discussion andVote: DPSPersonnel RightSizing
Commissioner Montagnino advised thisistoupgrade thecurrentpositionofcodeadministrative assistant
accounts payablepositionfromagrade12step10toagrade13step8 andthepublicsafetyoffice
supervisor fromagrade14step10toagrade15step4. Numerous jobdutieshavebeenaddedtothese
positionsovertheyearswithnopaychange. Theincreaseincostforthe2023budgetwillbe $3,218.40.
Commissioner Montagnino moved and Mayor Kim seconded toupgrade the positions described.
MayorKimstatedheknowswhothesepeopleareandtheir functionbuthewasnotprovided any
information inadvance. Hewouldnotbeinfavortovoteonthistonight.
Commissioner Sanghvistatedthereisaprocessforupgrades duringthebudgetprocess. Thisisnotonly
outsidethebudgetprocessbutshewasnotawareandhasnoinformation.
Commissioner Montagnino pulledthisitemfromtheagenda tonightandwillbringitback.
DiscussionandVote: ResolutionforBeingArmedWhileIntoxicated
Commissioner Montagnino pulledthisitemfromtheagenda.
Commissioner Montagnino moved and Commissioner Sanghvi seconded toadd anitem tothe
agenda regarding setting apublic hearing from Mayor Kim’srecommendation ofstop signs on
Grand Avenue. (23-416)
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
SetaPublicHearing:
SetpublichearingforAugust1,2023meetingtoamendthevehicleandtrafficlaw.
Commissioner Montagnino moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toadd anitem toset a
public hearing regarding time limit parking onBroadway atthe intersection ofBroadway and
Washington Street on the north east side for 102 feet. (23-417)
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
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SetPublicHearing: TimeLimitParking onBroadway
Commissioner Montagnino setapublichearingforAugust1,2023.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Moran moved and Commissioner Golub seconded toadjourn the meeting at 9:05
p.m.
Ayes – All (Commissioner Moran, Commissioner Sanghvi, Commissioner Golub, Commissioner
Montagnino, and Mayor Kim)
Nays – 0
Respectfully submitted,
LisaRibis
Secretary totheCityCouncil
Approved: 8/1/2023
Vote: 5 -0
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City of Saratoga Springs Angela T. Rella
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Deputy Mayor
Mayor Ron Kim Melissa M. Briggs
Executive Assistant
CITY HALL
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Telephone 518-587-3550
City Council Meeting
Music Hall, 3rd Floor of City Hall
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Meeting Sequence
- 6:00pm -
Call to Order
Roll Call
Salute to Flag
Consent Agenda
Presentations
Chapter 225 Amendments
Downtown Advisory Committee Update
Supervisors’ Agendas
Mayor’s Recognitions/Proclamations
Joseph Brimhall, NYSPFFA Union Man of the Year
- On or After 7:00pm -
Public Hearings
Public Comment
Executive Session
Remaining Agenda Items
2nd Public Comment Period
CLOSE
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
City Council Meeting
July 18, 2023 Music Hall, 3rd Floor of City Hall
: P.H. - Local Law #3 of 2023 to
Amend UDO - 1,000 Foot Buffer for
Homeless Shelter (Mayor's Agenda Item
#3)
07:00 PM P.H. - Amend Chapter 225 -
Time Limit Parking on Ash St., Hyde St.,
Birch St., Willow Ln., and Joseph St.
(DPS Agenda Item #2)
Print
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD / 15 MINUTES
PRESENTATION(S):
1. Chapter 225 Amendments
2. Downtown Advisory Committee Update
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of 7/06/2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approve Mid-Warrant 2023, 23MWJUL1 $862,311.40
3. Approve Warrant 2023, 23JUL2 $1,842,083.02
4. Approve Payroll 07/07/2023 $551,011.55
5. Approve Payroll 07/14/2023 $770,185.46
6. Approve Budget Amendments - Regular
7. Approve Budget Transfers - Regular
MAYOR’S DEPARTMENT
1. Mayor's Recognition: Joseph Brimhall, NYSPFFA Union Man of the Year
2. Announcement: Request by Mayor's Office to Install Stop Signs at Kirby Road/Pine Road, Glenham
Road/Lee Drive, Jenee Way/Knight Way, and Slade Road Pursuant to CRTC Technical Memo
3. Announcement: Proposed Amendment to UDO to Include 1,000 Foot Buffer between Schools and Homeless
Shelters
4. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing City of Saratoga Springs to Seek CFA Grant Funding for
Railroad Run Trail Light Project
5. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing City of Saratoga Springs to Seek CFA Grant Funding for
Historic City Hall Renewal Project
6. Discussion and Vote: Resolution: Authorization for City of Saratoga Springs to seek WIIA grant funding for
Loughberry Lake Stabilization Project
7. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing City of Saratoga Springs to Seek WIIA Grant Funding for Water
Main Replacement Project
8. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing Implementation and Funding for PIN 1761.58 Missing Sidewalk
Links SA #1
9. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Supplemental Agreement #1 for PIN 1761.58 Missing
Sidewalk Links
10. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Authorizing Implementation and Funding for PIN 1760.86 Downtown
Connector Supplemental Agreement #2
11. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Supplemental Agreement #2 for PIN 1760.86 Saratoga
Downtown Connector
12. Discussion and Vote: Resolution Approving Counsel Fees for Six Current and/or Former Police Officers
13. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign MOA with PBA and CSEA
14. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to Pay Invoice to Smartsheet for $3290
15. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Subscription with LexisNexis for Online Legal
Research
16. Set Public Hearing: Create Section 115-1.3 of Chapter 115 of the Code Entitled "Intoxication or Impairment
by Alcohol or Drugs in a Public Place when in Possession of a Firearm Prohibited"
ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
1. Award of Bid: Household Hazardous Waste to MXI Environmental Services
2. Announcement: Sale of Water at Track by Youths
3. Announcement: Short Term Rentals
4. Announcement: Business Milestones
5. Announcement: Special Events
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
1. Announcement: Update on City Finances
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Mimecast Addendum #2 for DMARC Analyzer and
Managed Services
3. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments - Capital
4. Discussion and Vote: Budget Amendments - Fund Balance
5. Discussion and Vote: Budget Transfers - Payroll & Benefits
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with MXI Environmental Services for
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
2. Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to Sign Change Order # 1 with Rozell East Inc.
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion and Vote: Authorization to pay a CHA Consulting invoice for $1600 for Station 3
2. Discussion and Vote: Amend Chapter 225, Article IX, Section 225-87 of the Code of the City of Saratoga
Springs, NY entitled "Vehicle and Traffic - Schedule XXII: Time Limit Parking"
3. Discussion and Vote: DPS Personnel Right Sizing
4. Discussion and Vote: Resolution for being armed while intoxicated
SUPERVISORS
1. Matthew Veitch
1. National Association of Counties Conference July 20-25
2. Passing of Supervisor Thomas N. Wood III, Town of Saratoga
3. Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation grant program
ADJOURN
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