City Council
Regular MeetingSchenectady, NY · May 9, 2016
Minutes
OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
OF THE SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL
May 9, 2016
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to the
member of the chamber to lead Pledge Allegiance.
roll and the following members the to
Resolution Recognizing the Paint the
were on
Resolution No. 2016-101- Resolution Recognizing May 6th through May 12th as National
pnrCITH'p from nurses union was on hand and she extended her gratitude for the
recognition City CounciL
The resolution was Ms. Porterfield and seconded by Mr. Mootooveren. The resolution passed
unanimously.
APPRO VAL OF l\flNUTES:
Communications Presented to the City Council for :Mondav, lVlay 9, 2016
Official:
Howard dated May the "Sodium
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General:
None
Petitions:
allocated toward
property and to help fund the summer youth
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (LEGISLATIVE ITEMS)
Ms. Perazzo reminded speakers to be mindful of the guidelines provided at the bottom of the sign in
use inappropriate language would result expulsion from the chamber.
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not have spoiled the look of the flower baskets that hung on the light
to and is on them now. Nothing is
coordinated. near the public works building looks like city dump and American
tattered and tom this building. you pass this legislation, you will be taking care of
Noted he was attendance representing National Grid and to
to proposed legislation (agenda #3). He referenced his comments
on May 2nd and remarks were due to limited
to
on
INTRODUCTION OF A1~D ACTION UPON LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES ~~D
RESOLUTIONS:
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Consent Agenda -
Local No. 2016 ...................................... Adopted Unanimously
Ordinance No. 2016 09 ....................................... Adopted Unanimously
Ordinance No. 2016 10 ....................................... Adopted Unanimously
.................................... Adopted Unanimously
to
tax agI'eelnellt
is needed and reflected on 2008
Fred Johnson, - Noted that he is a crossing guard for the city and that he monitors
comer of State Street and Brandywine. He noted that he tries to encourage the kids to walk inside the
lines however the crosswalk pattern is so faded that it's hard to see the lines. He added this is also an
issue when to from coming inside the lines. He noted that he hopes he is in the
right place He advised drivers to be careful to watch
Minutes 2016
from June to
program required to complete
if the work is not complete within six
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as part of renewal process. He noted the nprlyut
including windows, porches, roofs, etc. He added the waiver
S25,000 or less. He advised residents to speak with the city
tax exemption. He added the city will be hosting grievance days
residents to with the Assessor.
member Perazzo and the council their support of the CDBG
vUl,LLVU to the summer youth program. He added the program will provide work
to 500 applicants. He noted issue earlier
He noted Saratoga lost
acquired at
added over
Flight he this past weekend. He noted
to Washington D.C. to visit the military memorials only seven had
were Schenectady. He added the Schenectady veterans
were escorted to airport by 50 motorcycles were greeted by supporters at the airport. He
then reported that the corner State Street and Brandywine are in the process of being
reconfigured allowing vehicles to turn left from Brandywine onto State Street. He also noted on
May 23 at 10:00 a.m. the development department will host a HUD panel at Schenectady
County Community College. He added there will be an additional panel on June 6 at
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Adjourned:
hu+h",y> ~.~JLU~_>Uto come the City Council, Ms. Perazzo asked a motion to
mCIHon was moved by Mr. Polimeni and seconded by Mr.
at8:15
Agenda
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
AGENDA FOR
THE COUNCIL CAUCUS
AND
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 9, 2016
Room 209
7:00 P.M.
1. (PUBLIC HEARING)
Regarding Amending 183-15 of the
Schenectady City Code regarding
Nuisances Properties.
1. By Councilmember Mr. Polimeni (FINAL CONSIDERATION)
A LOCAL LAW Amending § 234-
23 of the City Code Regarding Real
Property Tax Exemptions.
4 Votes 2016-03
2. By Councilmember Mr. Mootooveren AN ORDINANCE Amending
Chapter 138, Article IV. Regarding
Waiving of Building Permit Fees.
4 Votes 2016-09
3. By Councilmember Mr. Ferrari AN ORDINANCE Amending
Section 151-11, “Responsibilities;
Public Convenience; Accident
Protection”, and Section 228-20.2,
“Right-Of-Way Permission”, of the
City Code.
4 Votes 2016-10
-2-
4. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur (ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION)
A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
City to Enter Into a Contract with
the U.S. Department of Justice under
the Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Grant Program.
4 Votes 2016-102
5. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Adopting the
2016-2017 Consolidated
Plan-Action Plan (CDBG).
4 Votes 2016-103
6. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Adopting the
Amendments to 2014 and 2015
Action Plans (CDBG).
4 Votes 2016-104
7. By Councilmember Mr. Ferrari A RESOLUTION Calling for a
Public Hearing Regarding a
Moratorium on Taxi Licenses.
4 Votes 2016-105
8. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 1133 Albany Street.
4 Votes 2016-106
9. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 1301 Second Avenue.
4 Votes 2016-107
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10. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 532 Schenectady Street.
4 Votes 2016-108
11. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 708 Union Street.
4 Votes 2016-109
12. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 507 Paige Street.
4 Votes 2016-110
13. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Authorizing the
Sale of 1235 Bradford Street.
4 Votes 2016-111
14. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Accepting the
Transfer of Ownership of 866 Eastern
Avenue to the City of Schenectady.
4 Votes 2016-112
15. By Councilmember Mr. Riggi A RESOLUTION Settling a
Property Damage Claim by Geico
a/s/o Luis Lopez.
4 Votes 2016-113
16. By Councilmember Mr. Riggi A RESOLUTION Settling a Claim
by Michael Nicholas.
4 Votes 2016-114
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17. By Councilmember Mr. Riggi A RESOLUTION Settling a
Property Damage Claim by Geico
a/s/o Bankert.
4 Votes 2016-115
18. By Councilmember Mr. Riggi A RESOLUTION Settling a
Property Damage Claim by Michael
Cardeiro.
4 Votes 2016-116
19. By Councilmember Mr. Kosiur A RESOLUTION Honoring
Schenectady Community Action
Program for 50 Years of Service.
4 Votes 2016-117
20. By Councilmember Mr. Polimeni A RESOLUTION Recognizing the
Paint the Town Purple Campaign.
4 Votes 2016-100
21. By Councilmember Ms. Porterfield A RESOLUTION Supporting "Safe
Staffing for Quality Care Act" In the
NYS Senate and Assembly.
4 Votes 2016-118
22. By Councilmember Ms. Porterfield A RESOLUTION Recognizing May
6th through May 12th as National
Nurses Week.
4 Votes 2016-101
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23. By Councilmember Ms. Porterfield (CONTRACT & SUPPLY)
A RESOLUTION Accepting the Bid
and Awarding the Contract for
Sodium Hypochlorite for the City
Swimming Pools.
4 Votes 2016-CS-10
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