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OFFICE OF CITY CLERK SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL CAUCUS AND THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 01 Council Member A RESOLUTION Calling for a Public Hearing to Extend the Temporary Moratorium on the Submission and Processing of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals for Smoke Shops, Vape Shops, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Businesses as the City Council Considers Changes to the Schenectady City Code Chapter 264 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 02 Council Member A RESOLUTION Transmitting to the Schenectady County Planning Department Proposed Changes to the Schenectady Zoning Ordinance Entitled “The Regulation of Vape Shops, Smoke Shops, Vape Lounges, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Busineses.” Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 03 Council Member A RESOLUTION Calling for a Public Hearing on June 24, 2024, Regarding the Amendments to the City of Schenectady Zoning Ordinance Relating to the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also Referred to as the "Schenectady 40 Project", in the Area of Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets Votes Required 4 Friday, May 24, 2024 Page 1 of 5 1  Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 04 Council Member A RESOLUTION Transmitting to the Schenectady City Planning Commission an Application for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Properties Located on Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets for the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also Referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project” Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 05 Council Member A RESOLUTION Declaring that the City Council is the Lead Agency for the Amendments to the Schenectady City Zoning Code for the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project” Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 06 Council Member A RESOLUTION Confirming the Appointment of Megan Haessig as the Representative of the League of Women Voters of Schenectady County to the Civilian Police Review Board Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 07 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing Fee Waivers for Exterior Building Repair Permits Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 08 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing a Swimming Pools Operating Agreement the Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Inc. Votes Required 4 Friday, May 24, 2024 Page 2 of 5 2  Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 09 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City to Enter into a Three-Year HOME Consortium Agreement with the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 10 Council Member A RESOLUTION Adopting The Pro-Housing Communities Pledge Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 11 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 683 to MTX Group, Inc. for a Sign That Will Overhang the City's Right- of-Way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, New York Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 12 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 684 to Maverick Quantum, Inc. for a Sign That Will Overhang the City's Right-of-Way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, New York Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 13 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 302 Schenectady Street for $2,500.00 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 14 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 310 Schenectady Street for $2,500.00 Votes Required 4 Friday, May 24, 2024 Page 3 of 5 3  Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 15 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 1815 Albany Street for $3,500.00 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 16 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Sale of 1755 Avenue B for $90,000.00 Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 17 Council Member A RESOLUTION Amending Resolution No. 2018-251 Authorizing the Sale of 130 Front Street Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 18 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing Spero Zoulas & Steve Harris for their Years of Service at Woodlawn Park Votes Required 4 ORIGINAL CONSIDERATION 19 Council Member A RESOLUTION Recognizing National Caribbean-American Heritage Month Votes Required 4 CONTRACT & SUPPLY 20 Council Member A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Issue of a Purchase Order for "Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 2024" Votes Required 4 Friday, May 24, 2024 Page 4 of 5 4  Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Room 209 7:00 p.m. CONTRACT & SUPPLY 21 Council Member A RESOLUTION Awarding the Bid and Contract for the "Schenectady Police Locker & Toilet Room Renovations Rebid - Mechanical Construction" to Eckert Mechanical, LLC in the Amount of $94,594.00 Votes Required 4 Friday, May 24, 2024 Page 5 of 5 5  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: RESOLVED, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in relation to: Extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Submission and Processing of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals for Smoke Shops, Vape Shops, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Businesses as the City Council Considers Changes to the Schenectady City Code Chapter 264. WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady City Council is seeking to add Section 264-113 in the Schenectady City Code to regulate the location of smoke shops, vape shops, hookah lounges and vape consumption businesses; and WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council approved a temporary moratorium on such businesses on March 11, 2024, and the temporary moratorium expires on June 10, 2024, and the Schenectady City Council now wishes to extend the temporary moratorium for a period of three months ending on September 10, 2024; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. is hereby designated as the time and the Council Chambers, Room 209, in City Hall as the place at which all persons interested may be publicly heard regarding Extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Submission and Processing of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals for Smoke Shops, Vape Shops, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Businesses as the City Council Considers Changes to Schenectady City Code Chapter 264. RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall have the following notice published in the appropriate manner: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing regarding Extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Submission and Processing of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals for Smoke Shops, Vape Shops, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Businesses as the City Council Considers Changes to Schenectady City Code Chapter 264. On Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Schenectady City Council shall conduct a public 6 hearing in relation to the above-referenced matter in the City Council Chambers, Room 209, in City Hall, as the place at which all persons interested may be publicly heard regarding a Public Hearing regarding extending the Temporary Moratorium on the Submission and Processing of Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Use and Land Use Approvals for Smoke Shops, Vape Shops, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Businesses as the City Council Considers Changes to the Schenectady City Code Chapter 264. All interested parties may be heard by submitting written comments to the City Clerk by email at smykoo@schenectadyny.gov or mail at City Clerk, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, NY 12305, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024 and a complete copy of said ordinance shall be made available at the City of Schenectady website at www.cityofschenectady.com/158/City-Council for public inspection beginning Thursday June 6, 2024. Approved as to form this ________________day of May 2024 __________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 7  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Transmitting to the Schenectady County Planning Department Proposed Changes to the Schenectady Zoning Ordinance Entitled “The Regulation of Vape Shops, Smoke Shops, Vape Lounges, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Busineses.” WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady has determined the unregulated establishment and operation of vape shops, smoke shops, vape lounges, hookah lounges and vape consumption businesses would lead to the imposition of adverse secondary impacts upon the residents, businesses and property values of City and as such the Schenectady City Council has developed a proposed Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of such businesses which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, per New York General Municipal Law Section 239-m the City of Schenectady is required to submit proposed Zoning Ordinance changes to the Schenectady County Planning Department for its review; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council hereby transmits to the Schenectady County Planning Department for its review and comment proposed changes to the City of Schenectady Zoning Code entitled “The Regulation of Vape Shops, Smoke Shops, Vape Lounges and Vape Consumption Businesses.” Approved as to form this _________of May, 2024 ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 8  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK ORDINANCE NO. Councilmember offered the following: An Ordinance to add Section 264-113 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “The Regulation of Vape Shops, Smoke Shops, Vape Lounges, Hookah Lounges and Vape Consumption Businesses. The Council of the City of Schenectady in regular meeting convened, ordains as follows: Section 1. Section 264-113 shall hereinafter read as follows: Purpose and Intent: The unregulated establishment and operation of vape shops, smoke shops, vape lounges, hookah lounges and vape consumption businesses would lead to the widespread imposition of adverse secondary impacts upon the residents, businesses, property values and quality of life of the City and would, therefore, be detrimental to the general health safety and economic viability of the community. The negative community impacts of cannabis, tobacco and similar uses are well-documented, including the accessibility and advertising of these products to youth. It is the intent of the City of Schenectady by enacting this section to ameliorate, mitigate, reduce, or prevent the widespread and unregulated imposition of vape shops, smoke shops, vape lounges, hookah lounges and vape consumption businesses upon the residents, businesses, and property values of the City. This ordinance is enacted to regulate land use and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community pursuant to the City Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Council on March 25, 2008. Section 2. A. Definitions and word usage. Whenever used in this section and in Chapter 264 of the Schenectady City Code, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: CANNABIS All parts of the plant of genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seed or resin. CANNABIS PRODUCT Otherwise known adult-use cannabis product means cannabis, concentrated cannabis, and cannabis infused products for use by a cannabis consumer. 9 HOOKAH PIPE A single or multi stemmed instrument used by one or more persons to smoke tobacco or another substance, which hookah pipe is also commonly referred to as a "hookah," "water pipe," "shisha" or "narghile." HOOKAH LOUNGE AND VAPE LOUNGE Any facility or location whose business operation, and its principal use, include the on-site indoor smoking of electronic cigarettes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances. Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke/liquid nicotine/vapors/water pipe tobacco and other substances encased in electronic cigarettes, vape pens, and pipes commonly known as "hookah," "water pipe," "shisha," and "narghile" or any similar device. A facility where smoking and tobacco products are sold for consumption on premises. INSTITUTIONAL DISPENSER A facility approved and certified by the State of New York Department of Health as authorized to obtain controlled substances by distribution and to dispense and administer such substances pursuant to the order of a practitioner. MEDICAL MARIHUANA Shall have the same definition as ascribed to medical marihuana in Section 3360 of the New York Public Health Law and which is intended for a certified medical use, as determined by the Commissioner of Health of the State of New York ("Commissioner") in his or her sole discretion. Any form of medical marihuana not approved by the Commissioner is expressly prohibited. SMOKE SHOP AND VAPE SHOP Any establishment which offers for sale or consideration cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances, or cannabis paraphernalia, or components reasonably assumed to be use for smoking and/or inhalation or injection of any or products or other substances as a substantial or significant portion of its business, merchandise and/or stock-in-trade. Such establishments include tobacco shops, head shops, nicotine shops, vapor shops and the like. SUBSTANTIAL OR SIGNIFICANT PORTION (1) Substantial or significant portion shall be determined using the following considerations: (a) Amount of floor area and basement space accessible to customers and allotted to the sale or consideration of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances of any type, generally, or as compared to the total floor area and basement space accessible to customers; and/or (b) Number of cigarettes electronic cigarettes pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, derivatives, or other like substances stock-in-trade or of any type accessible to customers generally, or as compared to total stock accessible to customers; and/or (c) Revenues derived from cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances of any type, generally, or as compared to total revenues; and/or (d) Advertising devoted to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances of any type, generally, or as compared to total advertising; and/or (e) Use of the establishment for cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances of any type, generally, or as compared to total use thereof. (2) However, notwithstanding the above considerations, the following shall be conclusive in determining 10  substantial or significant portion: (a) Forty percent or more of floor area and basement space accessible to customers allotted to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances of any type; and/or (b) Forty percent or more of its stock-in-trade in cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances of any type; and/or (c) Forty percent or more of its gross income derived from cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances; and/or (d) Forty percent or more of its advertising is devoted to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, pipes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, or other like substances. TOBACCO OR CANNABIS PARAPHERNALIA Any equipment, device or instrument that is primarily designed or manufactured for the smoking, chewing, absorbing, dissolving, inhaling, snorting, sniffing, or ingesting by any other means into the body of smoking and tobacco products or cannabinoid products. Items or devices classified as tobacco or cannabis paraphernalia include, but are not limited to, the following: pipes, punctured metal bowls, bongs, water bongs, electric pipes, e-cigarettes, e-cigarette juice, buzz bombs, vaporizers, hookahs, and devices for holding burning material. Lighters and matches are excluded from the definition of tobacco or cannabis paraphernalia. B. Location: In the R-1, R-2, R RH-1, RH-2, R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3 and I Districts, no building or premises shall be used and no building shall be hereafter erected or altered unless otherwise provided in this chapter for use as a vape shop, smoke shop, hookah lounge and/or vape lounge or a vape consumption business whether as its primary use or as an accessory or ancillary use. This prohibition shall include but not be limited to facilities or establishments commonly known by such various terms as "hookah bars," "hookah lounges," or "hookah cafes." All such facilities or establishments lawfully and operating, and open to the public or a segment thereof as of the date of adoption of this Section 264-113, shall be terminate within one year from the effective date of this amendment, except that such establishment may be continued for a limited period of time by the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to 264-113D. All others are hereby declared unlawful and prohibited, effective immediately in accordance with law. C. Restriction on location of hookah lounges, vape lounges, smoke, and/or vape shops. Vape shops, smoke shops, hookah lounges, vape lounges or a vape consumption business as defined in above are to be restricted to the M-1 and M-2 zoned districts and the C-4, and C-5 zoned districts only by Special Use Permit per ARTICLE XIV and Site Plan Approval per ARTICLE XIII of Chapter 264 and further subject to the regulations set forth in this section. 1. The lot line of any property whereupon exists any of the above uses shall not be located within a 1,000- foot radius of the lot line of another such legal hookah lounge, vape shop, smoke shop, vape lounge or vape consumption use. 2. The lot line of any property whereupon exists any of the above uses shall not be located within a 750- foot radius of any day care, school, library, church or other place of religious worship, park, playground or playing field. 11  3. Signage: a. There shall be no public display of advertisements for electronic cigarettes, vapor products, smoking paraphernalia, or tobacco products, within 1,500 feet of a school, or place of worship, in accordance with Public Health Law Article 13-F Section 1399-DD-1. b. Windows shall be unobstructed by advertisements and/or other materials or smoking paraphernalia. c. The total area of window signs shall not exceed 20% of the total area of the window and blinking, flashing, fluttering, and strobe-light effects are prohibited. D. Amortization of Smoke Shops, Vapes Shops and Vape Consumption Businesses. The Board of Zoning Appeals per Article 5 A of the General City Law and Chapter 264 of the City Code may permit Smoke Shops and Vape Consumption businesses, or any non-conforming accessory business use to continue for a period beyond is that provided for in 264-113B of the Code, provided that: 1. An application is made by the owner of such establishment to the Board of Zoning Appeals at least 120 days prior to the date on which such establishment must terminate. 2. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall find, in connection with such establishment, that: (a) The applicant had made, prior to the nonconformity, a substantial financial expenditure related to the nonconformity; and (b) The applicant has not recovered substantially all the financial expenditures related to the nonconformity; and (c) The period for which such establishment may be permitted to continue is the minimum period sufficient for the applicant to recover substantially all the financial expenditures incurred related to the nonconformity. (d). For the purposes of this section, "financial expenditures" shall mean the capital outlay made by the applicant to establish the adult establishment exclusive of the fair market value of the building in which such use is located and exclusive of any improvements unrelated to the nonconforming adult entertainment establishment. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. New language underlined. 12  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: RESOLVED, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing in relation to: Amendments to the City of Schenectady Zoning Ordinance relating to the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also Referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project”, in the Area of Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets. WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council is seeking to make amendments to the Schenectady City Zoning Ordinance regarding properties in the area of Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. is hereby designated as the time and the Council Chambers, Room 209, in City Hall as the place at which all persons interested may be publicly heard regarding the amendments to the Schenectady City Zoning Ordinance regarding properties in the area of Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets for the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project”; RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall have the following notice published in the appropriate manner: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing regarding amendments to the City of Schenectady Zoning Ordinance relating to the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project”, for properties located on Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets. On Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Schenectady City Council shall conduct a public hearing in relation to the above-referenced matter in the City Council Chambers, Room 209, in City Hall, as the place at which all persons interested may be publicly heard regarding amendments to the City of Schenectady Zoning Ordinance relating to the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan in the area of Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets. All interested parties may be heard by submitting written comments to the City Clerk by email at smykoo@schenectadyny.gov or mail at City Clerk, 105 Jay St., Schenectady, NY 12305, by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 and a complete copy of said ordinance with parcels and map shall be made 13 available at the City of Schenectady website at www.cityofschenectady.com/158/City-Council for public inspection beginning Thursday, June 20, 2024. Approved as to form this ________________day of May, 2024 __________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 14  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Transmitting to the Schenectady City Planning Commission an Application for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Properties Located on Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets for the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also Referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project.” WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council has received an application for re-zoning properties located on Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets for the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project.” The re-zoning of said properties will require amendments to the Schenectady City Code of Ordinances Chapter 264-Zoning; and WHEREAS, per Schenectady City Code Section 264-130, the Schenectady City Council may refer to the Schenectady City Planning Commission for its review and recommendations applications for zoning amendments; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council hereby transmits to the Schenectady City Planning Commission its review and recommendations the application for zoning amendment regarding properties located on Albany, Paige, State and Schenectady Streets, for the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project.” Approved as to form this _________of May, 2024 ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 15  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Declaring that the City Council is the Lead Agency for the Amendments to the Schenectady City Zoning Code for the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project” WHEREAS, New York State Law mandates that a municipality perform a State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) prior to initiating certain projects within the boundaries of a municipality; and WHEREAS, the SEQR Act requires the appointment of a “lead agency” that is the agency principally responsible for carrying out, funding or approving the proposed action; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Gary R. McCarthy, and City Council designate the City Council for the City of Schenectady as the Lead Agency for the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for the areas and properties involved in the Hamilton Hill Redevelopment Plan, also referred to as the “Schenectady 40 Project”; and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of City of Schenectady finds that in accordance with Part 617.5(c)(26) of SEQR the proposed action is classified as a Type I Action; and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a thirty day public comment period shall be commenced to allow all parties and members of the Public to offer comments to the Lead Agency. Approved as to form this ___________May 2024 ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 16  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Megan Haessig as the Representative of the League of Women Voters of Schenectady County to the Civilian Police Review Board WHEREAS, the League of Women Voters of Schenectady County seat on the Civilian Police Review Board is currently vacant; and WHEREAS, the League of Women Voters of Schenectady County has put forth Megan Haessig as its representative on the Civilian Police Review Board; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has nominated Megan Haessig as the representative of the League of Women Voters of Schenectady County on the Civilian Police Review Board: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council confirms the appointments of Megan Haessig as the representative of the League of Women Voters of Schenectady County on the Civilian Police Review Board for a term of two years. Approved as to form this _____of May 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch Esq. Corporation Counsel 17  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing Fee Waivers for Exterior Building Repair Permits. WHEREAS, Chapter 138 of the Schenectady City Code allows for building permit fees to be set by resolution: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that a building permit fee waiver shall be created, the terms of said waiver is attached and hereby incorporated to this resolution by reference. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 18 Permit Fee Waiver: Waiver of (Application Fee) for projects that qualify from the following criteria: The scope of the work for the permit is for essential repairs and improvements, such as roof repair / replacement, siding repair/ replacement, porch repair/ replacement, windows replacement, garage, fencing or any exterior repairs / replacement to an existing owner occupied and rental property up to 4 units. If a building project has multiple permits, the maximum repair and improvement value of $35,000 will apply to the combined total of all permits and not to each individual permit. 2024 $56 Application Fee for Exterior Permits $100 for Roof Permit Permit Fee Waiver Period: Beginning June 1, 2024 until August 31, 2024 • Residential Properties (1 to 3 Units) • For this program, building permits must be pulled within the period of June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024. • In order to close a building permit all works, required documents and inspections are to be completed within 12 months. • If after 12 months the work remains incomplete, a building permit renewal is required with full permit fees. • Property taxes must be current, verification of tax payments must be done by code enforcement office. 19  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing a Swimming Pools Operating Agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Inc. WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady has contracted with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Inc. for a number of years for the operation of City-owned swimming pools, which includes the provision of lifeguard staffing; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to again contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Inc. to operate the Central Park, Front Street, and Quackenbush pools for the 2024 season: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council authorizes the Mayor or his designee to enter into a swimming pools operating agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady, Inc. for the sum of One Hundred Ninety Seven Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Two Dollars ($197,582.00), subject to any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 20  WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF SCHENECTADY NEW YORK ROOM 206, CITY HALL 105 Jay Street Schenectady, New York 12305 (518) 382-5023 FAX (518) 382-5100 May 28, 2024 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Attached is a Resolution authorizing a ‘Swimming Pools Operating Agreement’ with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Inc. in the amount of $197,582.00 for the 2024 season. Very Truly Yours, Paul LaFond Commissioner of General Services PL/pg w/attachments 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the City to Enter into a Three-Year HOME Consortium Agreement with the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie. WHEREAS, in August 1991, the City of Schenectady entered into a three-year agreement with the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie for the provision of HOME funding to each municipality; and WHEREAS, the agreement must be renewed every three years; and WHEREAS, in order for the City to continue to receive approximately $600,000 of HOME funding annually, the City must continue its contractual relationship with the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year consortium agreement with the City of Troy and the Town of Colonie for HOME funding, the terms of which shall be set by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 29  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Adopting the Pro-Housing Communities Pledge WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady (hereinafter “local government”) believes that the lack of housing for New York residents of all ages and income levels negatively impacts the future of New York State’s economic growth and community well-being; and WHEREAS, the housing crisis has negative effects at regional and local levels, we believe that every community must do their part to contribute to housing growth and benefit from the positive impacts a healthy housing market brings to communities; and WHEREAS, we believe that supporting housing production of all kinds in our community will bring multiple benefits, including increasing housing access and choices for current and future residents, providing integrated accessible housing options that meet the needs of people with sensory and mobility disabilities, bringing economic opportunities and vitality to our communities, and allowing workers at all levels to improve their quality of life through living closer to their employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, we believe that evidence showing that infill development that reduces sprawl and supports walkable communities has significant environmental and public health benefits; and WHEREAS, we believe that affirmatively furthering fair housing and reducing segregation is not only required by law, but is essential for keeping our community strong and vibrant.; then NOW, THEREFORE BE IT: RESOLVED, that the City of Schenectady, in order to take positive steps to alleviate the housing crisis, adopts the Pro-Housing Communities pledge, which will have us endeavor to take the following important steps: 1. Streamlining permitting for multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing. 2. Adopting policies that affirmatively further fair housing. 3. Incorporating regional housing needs into planning decisions. 4. Increasing development capacity for residential uses. 30  5. Enacting policies that encourage a broad range of housing development, including multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing. . Approved as to form this ____ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 31  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 683 to MTX Group, Inc. for a Sign That Will Overhang the City’s Right-of-Way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, N.Y. WHEREAS, MTX Group, Inc. would like to install a sign that will overhang the City’s right-of-way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, New York; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends the issuance of a permit for the sign; and WHEREAS, said revocable permit shall be subject to standard conditions that include, but are not limited to, the required indemnification of the City for any and all lawsuits stemming from the installation of these items, securing and maintaining liability and casualty insurance, and the maintenance of the encumbrance on City property; and WHEREAS, said permit shall be subject to revocation at the discretion of the City Engineer: NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized to issue Revocable Permit No. 683 to MTX Group, Inc. for a sign that will overhang the City’s right-of-way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, New York. Subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as may be justified in his expert professional opinion to safeguard the interests of the City. Approved as to form this ___ day of May 2024 __________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 32 33 34 35 36  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 684 to Maverick Quantum, Inc. for a Sign That Will Overhang the City’s Right-of-Way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, N.Y. WHEREAS, Maverick Quantum, Inc. would like to install a sign that will overhang the City’s right-of-way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, New York; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer recommends the issuance of a permit for the sign; and WHEREAS, said revocable permit shall be subject to standard conditions that include, but are not limited to, the required indemnification of the City for any and all lawsuits stemming from the installation of these items, securing and maintaining liability and casualty insurance, and the maintenance of the encumbrance on City property; and WHEREAS, said permit shall be subject to revocation at the discretion of the City Engineer: NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized to issue Revocable Permit No. 684 to Maverick Quantum, Inc. for a sign that will overhang the City’s right-of-way at 400 State Street, Schenectady, New York. Subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as may be justified in his expert professional opinion to safeguard the interests of the City. Approved as to form this ___ day of May 2024 __________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 37 38 39 40 41  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 302 Schenectady Street for $2,500.00. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL #49.24-5-67; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL #49.24-5-67 to Land Reutilization Corporation of the Capital Region and/or assign for the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 42  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 310 Schenectady Street for $2,500.00. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.24-5-70; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.24-5-70 to Land Reutilization Corporation of the Capital Region and/or assign for the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 43  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Vacant Lot at 1815 Albany Street for $3,500.00. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 49.84-4-34; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 49.84-4-34 to Tylan Nino and/or assign for the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall include any terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 44  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of 1755 Avenue B for $90,000.00. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Schenectady to sell parcel numbered SBL # 39.43-3-68; and WHEREAS, there is no municipal use for the property: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract to transfer the title of parcel numbered SBL # 39.43-3-68 to Electric City Capital LLC and/or assign for the sum of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the terms of the contract for sale shall contain a clause requiring that purchaser pay $500 at closing for building, electrical, plumbing and other applicable permits, that rehabilitation of the property begin within thirty days of the purchase, and that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with the State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within 180 days of purchase, as well as any other terms deemed necessary by the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 45  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2018-251 Authorizing the Sale of 130 Front Street. WHEREAS, the Schenectady City Council previously authorized the sale of 130 Front Street to Virginia West on August 27, 2018 by Resolution No. 2018-251; and WHEREAS, due to a title issue, the City had to re-foreclose on 130 Front Street, which it completed in May 2023; and WHEREAS, the condition of 130 Front Street had worsened since the City Council’s prior authorization, so the City Council amended Resolution No. 2018-251 by Resolution No. 2023-228 to reduce the sale price to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); and WHEREAS, Virginia West now seeks to purchase 130 Front Street as an investor, rather than an owner-occupant; and WHEREAS, the City Council generally requires an investor-purchaser to complete total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections within 180 days of purchase, and an owner occupant- purchaser one year from purchase to complete the same: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Counsel amends Resolution No. 2018-251 such that total rehabilitation of the property, requiring compliance with State Building Code and securing appropriate building permits with necessary inspections be completed within 180 days of purchase; and RESOLVED, that all other terms contained in Resolution Nos. 2018-251 and 2023-228 shall remain effective. Approved as to form this ____ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 46 47  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. A Resolution Recognizing National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2024. WHEREAS, Americans have been united with our Caribbean neighbors not just by friendship and economic cooperation, but also by our common values. From a region of extraordinary beauty, generations of immigrants have brought their enormous talents and vibrant culture to the United States; and WHEREAS, their contributions have enriched our City and strengthened the deep bonds between our peoples. This year, we celebrate the Caribbean American Heritage whose legacies are woven into the fabric of our City and Nation, and we reaffirm our belief that throughout the Caribbean region, we all share a stake in one another's success; and WHEREAS, throughout the Caribbean, courageous peoples have thrown off the yoke of colonial rule, seizing the right to chart their own destinies, and they have overcome the stains of slavery to widen the circle of opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, today, more than four million Caribbean Americans live in the United States and continue to contribute to a vibrant culture that enriches our City and Nation; and WHEREAS, Caribbean-American Heritage is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and essential role of Caribbean Americans in Schenectady and across the country; and WHEREAS, during Caribbean-American Heritage celebration, we honor the courage and perseverance of the Caribbean-American community, and we rededicate ourselves to building opportunity and protecting human rights for all our citizens: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Schenectady City Council and Mayor, Gary R McCarthy, do hereby pause in their deliberation to recognize June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month and call on all Caribbean-Americans to celebrate the history and culture with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved as to form this ___ day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 48  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO.: _______________ Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Authorizing the Issue of a Purchase Order for Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 2024 WHEREAS, Each year the Water Department issues a bid for “Hydrofluosilicic Acid” for restocking its inventory of this chemical. This chemical is used in the treatment of City water; and WHEREAS, A low bid was received on May 15, 2024, from Univar, USA, Inc. in the amount of $51,200.00. Funds for the purchase of the Hydrofluosilicic Acid will be charged to the 2024 Operating Budget Code FX8321 – 409; NOW, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That this Council, Acting as a Board of Contract and Supply under Section C5-9 of the City Charter confirms and ratifies issuance of a Purchase Order to Univar USA, Inc. of Morrisville, PA in the amount of $51,200.00 and Authorizes the Director of Finance to charge the cost, in the amount of $51,200.00, to the 2024 Operating Budget Code FX8321-409; and Directs the Mayor to authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order on behalf of the City of Schenectady. Approved as to form this ______day of May, 2024. ____________________________ Maxine Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 49  WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF SCHENECTADY NEW YORK ROOM 206, CITY HALL 105 Jay Street Schenectady, New York 12305 (518) 382-5023 FAX (518) 382-5100 May 28, 2024 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Attached is a Resolution recommending the award of the “Hydrofluocilicic Acid – 2024” to the lowest responsible bid made by Univar USA, Inc. of Morrisville, PA in the amount of $51,200.00. Purchase of this chemical is to be charged to the 2024 Operating Budget Code FX8321-409. Very Truly Yours, Paul LaFond Commissioner of General Services PL/pg w/attachments 50 51 52  CITY COUNCIL SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. Councilmember offered the following: A Resolution Awarding the Bid and Contract for the “Schenectady Police Locker & Toilet Room Rebid – Mechanical Construction” to Eckert Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $94,594.00 WHEREAS, the Schenectady Police Department was designed and constructed in 1970 and has been in operation for fifty-four years with no major renovations to the toilet/shower and locker room facilities for the department; and WHEREAS, this project expands the women’s toilet, locker, and shower room, provides a new gender- neutral toilet, locker, and shower room, and renovates the existing men’s toilet and shower room; and WHEREAS, the City of Schenectady’s Purchasing Department solicited and received bids for “Schenectady Police Locker and Toilet Room Renovations”. Due to Wicks Law, the project was split into separate and unique packages. They are GC (general construction), EC (electrical construction), PC (plumbing construction), and MC (mechanical construction). Low bids were received on April 10, 2024 for the GC, EC & PC portions while no bids were received for the MC portion; and WHEREAS, the “Schenectady Police Locker and Toilet Room Renovations Rebid – Mechanical Construction” was rebid and a sole bid was received from Eckert Mechanical, Inc., of Albany, NY on May 8, 2024 in the amount of $94594.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the City Council, acting as a Board of Contract and Supply under C5-9 of the City Charter, confirms and ratifies issuance of contracts for the “Schenectady Police Locker & Toilet Room Renovations Rebid – Mechanical Construction” in the amount of $94,594.00; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee is authorized execute the contracts identified hereinabove, the terms of which shall be set by the City Engineer in cooperation with the Corporation Counsel. Approved as to form this ___ day of May 2024 __________________________ Maxine L. Barasch, Esq. Corporation Counsel 53 2024-07.02M-ENG - Schenectady Police Locker & Toilet Room Renovat... Plan Holders List Plan Holders List Organization Name Main Contact Download Date City Province/State BPI Mechanical Service Joshua Keating 04/19/2024 08:58 AM EDT Waterford New York Checkomatic Inc. Miriam J 04/18/2024 05:44 PM EDT Monroe New York North America Tim Loncarich 04/18/2024 02:14 PM EDT Grand Junction Colorado Procurement Council, Inc. PBC Eastern Contractors Dustin Henry 04/18/2024 12:47 PM EDT Albany New York Association Executive Electric, LLC Lori Stearns 04/18/2024 12:03 PM EDT AMSTERDAM New York 04/19/2024 09:34 AM EDT Page 6 of 6 54 55