City Council Committees

SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA for Monday, March 06, 2017 5:30 p.m. Room 110 The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting. Administrative Efficiency 1 Resolution Opposing Federal Budget Cuts to City Funding John Polimeni 2 Final Review - Freelance Local Law John Polimeni Finance 1 Water Agreement - Stadium Golf Course Payment Leesa Perazzo 2 Hindu Society of Schenectady - SPD Escort Waiver Mayor McCarthy Government Operations 1 CR - Crime Victims Rights Week Vince Riggi 2 Quarterly Report - Affirmative Action Miriam Cajuste 3 Update - City Affirmative Action Officer Mayor McCarthy 4 Occupancy Certificate Fee Rates Carl Falotico Health & Recreation 1 Use of Grout Park Marion Porterfield Public Safety 1 Disc - Crossing Guards Vince Riggi 2 Resolution of Support - Mailing Parking Tickets Mayor McCarthy City Development & Planning 1 CR - St Patrick's Day 2 Revocable Permit 612 to The Salvation Army, 222 Lafayette Street Chris Wallin 3 Revocable Permit 613 for 864 Albany Street Chris Walllin 4 Sale of 311 Duane Ave. Rachael Ward 5 Sale of 544 Paige Street Rachael Ward 6 Sale of 1518 Fourth Avenue Rachael Ward 7 Sale of 308 Germania Avenue Rachael Ward 8 Sale of 2333 Harrison Ave. Rachael Ward 9 Sale of 129 Edison Ave. Rachael Ward 10 Sale of 1851 Foster Ave. Rachael Ward 11 Sale of 183 Nott Terrace Rachael Ward 12 Sale of 844 Emmett Street Rachael Ward 13 Sale of 307 Paige Street Rachael Ward Friday, March 03, 2017  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Administrative Efficiency DATE: 03/06117 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: John Polimeni SUBJECT: Resolution Opposing Federal Budget Cuts to City Funding Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ _ _ _ _ _ __ Chuck Thorne From: Polimeni Sent: March 201 PM To: Leesa Perazzo federal UU\.IUt::! to Recommendation:  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Finance DATE: 03/06117 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Leesa Perazzo SUBJECT: Water Agreement - Stadium Golf Course Payment Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ _ _ _ _ _ __  CITY OF SCHENECTADY REQ{JEST FORM SUBJECT: Hindu ClU~ICt' Background Information: See attached letter. EvaluationlAnalysis: Recommendation:  Hindu Society of Schenectady Inc. 7 celebration is will consider waiving the fee as we It will be an honor for you to grace this occasion along with the staff at City Hall and anyone that you would like to invite.  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Government Operations DATE: 03/06117 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Vince Riggi SUBJECT: CR - Crime Victims Rights Week Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ _ _ _ _ _ __  PO Box 506 Schenectady, NY 12301 February 14,2017 Mr. Vincent Riggi Schenectady City Council City Hall, Room 107 Schenectady, NY 12305 Dear Councilman Riggi: Events are being planned throughout the Capital District for this year's National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Ceremony of Remembrance for Homicide Victims in Schenectady's Central Park Rose Garden. We would be honored if honored you could attend the event on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at noon in the Central Park Rose Garden. If weather does not permit us to hold the event in the Rose Garden, we will hold the ceremony in the pavilion in Central Park. Feel free to contact me at 526-3560 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Tina Mazzucco * * * * * * APRIL 2-8 * 2011 * * * * * *  OF SCHENECTADY REQIJEST Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation:  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Government Operations DATE: 03/06/17 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Carl Falotico SUBJECT: Occupancy Certificate Fee Rates Background Information: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ _ _ _ _ _ __  CITY OF SCHENECTADY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE:Health & Recreation DATE: 3/2/17 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Councilmember Porterfield SUBJECT: Use of Grout Park grounds Background Information: Discussion the findings from two meetings held by the Health & Recreation Committee with cricket teams seeking to use the grounds at Grout Park. Council Discussion Points: Make recommendations on how to get maximum use of the grounds by as many cricket teams as possible. Staff Required: NIA o Legislation Required [gI Discussion Item LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Recommendation: Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation: Background Information: l\Iarch Evaluation!Analysis: Recommendation:  Legislative Request FO"nI DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CBRISTOPER WALLIN. P.E., ClTYENGINEER COMMITIEEASSIGNMENT: C;/Ykie.i/~f~TE: March 6, 2017 TO: City Council FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer ~ SUBJECT: Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 612 to The Salvation Army for a Sign that is 4' high and 4' wide that will hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8' on the Smith Street side of 222 lafayette Street, Schenectady, New York. TO BE PLACED ON COUNCil AGENDA OF: March 13, 2017 Background Information: The Salvation Army would like to put up a Sign that is 4' high and 4' wide that will hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8' on the Smith Street side of the building at 222 lafayette Street, Schenectady, New York (please see the attached application, picture, and approval from the Planning Dept.). Evaluation!Analysis: Attached please find the Revocable Permit Application and the pictures submitted for a sign on the Smith Street side of the building located at 222 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, NY. Recommendation: Authorize the Issuance of Revocable Permit No. 612 to The Salvation Army for a Sign that is 4' high and 4' wide and will hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8', on the Smith Street side of the building at 222 Lafayette Street, Schenectady, New York. LEGISLATION WilL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW: cd  City of Schenectady Department of Engineering Room 205. City Hall. 105 Jay Street Schenectady, New York 12305-1938 Office (518) 382-5082 Fax (518) 382-1050 Gary R. McCarthy Christopher R. Wallin, P.E. Mayor City Engineer REVOCABLE PERMIT NO. 612 The City of Schenectady hereby grants Revocable Permit No. 61.1 to The Salvation Army for a sign that is 4' high by 4' wide and will hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8' on the Smith Street side of the building at 222 lafayette Street, Schenectady, New York. a) The Sign is 4' high by 4' wide and will hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8' on the Smith Street side of the building at 222 lafayette Street, Schenectady, New York b) The Salvation Army shall hold the City, its employees or agents harmless for any damage to the Sign resulting from their acts in performing of their duties. c) So long as the Sign remains in the City right-of-way, The Salvation Army shall carry, at THEIR expense public liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal liability and not less than $1,000,000 for property damage in one accident and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. The liability policy must the name City of Schenectady as additionally insured to be saved harmless for personal liability and property damage and is subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel of the City of Schenectady. d) The City Engineer of the City of Schenectady reserves the power to revoke the permission granted and to require the removal of the Sign except in case of a dangerous condition which shall be corrected immediately upon notification. e) The Salvation Army complies with all rules, regulations and building permits relating to the erection and maintenance of the Sign. f) The Salvation Army agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Schenectady, their officers, agents and employees from any and against any and all claims, suits, liens, judgments, damages, losses and expenses including reasonable legal fees and costs arising in whole or in part and in any manner from acts, omissions, breach or default of The Salvation Army, or their agent, re lated to their performance related to this revocable permit.  OF NEW YORK) Of CITY OF SCHENECTADY) No. 2017- REVOCABLE PERMIT  PART II PERMIT APPUCATION SKETCH SAMPLE Applicant Olson Sign Company Work Site Address: 222 Lafayette Street Is there alternate side parking on strett: No[[] Phone t-;o.: 370-2118 $100 !ntc: 2/11/17 Revocable Permit Page 3 of5  INSURANCE THIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON CERTIFICATE HOLDER CERTIfiCATE DOES NOT AFFiRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLiCIES BELOW. THIS CERTiFICATE Of INSURANCE ODES NOT CONSTITUTE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURERIS), AUTHORlZED REPRESENTATiVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the certfficale does confer the  "," " ;" ".- ,.:. " , ' . "\ ... .' "" ~ ." .":':". . < "'. ~(\ .. / \, / f / f l /. ;t .; , i i r , f · I  Legislative Request FOIfIn DEPARTlVIENT OF ENGINEERING CBIUSTOPER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMmEE 14~:~IUI'''IVI DATE: March 6, 2017 FROM: City Engineer Issuance Revocable 613 to Mokhtar Ahmad a high by 5' wide and will hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum at 864 TO BE PLACED ON ....... '.... 11'... ' March Background Information: 5' over building at 864 Albany Street, 'rn.t:l;nt3rT approval Planning Evaluation/Analysis: Attached please find the Revocable Permit Application pictures submitted for a sign on the  City of Schenectady Department of Engineering Room 205, City Hall, 105 Jay Street Schenectady, New York 12305-1938 Office (518) 382-5082 Fax (518) 382-1050 Gary R. McCarthy Christopher R. Wallin, P.E. Mayor City Engineer REVOCABLE PERMIT NO. 613 The City of Schenectady hereby grants Revocable Permit No. 613 to Mokhtar Ahmad for a sign that is 12" high by 5' wide and wilt hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8' on the face of the building at 864 Albany Street, Schenectady, New York. a) The Sign is 12" high by 5' wide and will hang over the City right-of-way with a minimum clearance of 8' on the face of the building at 864 Albany Street, Schenectady, New York b) Mokhtar Ahmad shall hold the City, its employees or agents harmless for any damage to the Sign resulting from their acts in performing of their duties. c) So long as the Sign remains in the City right-of-way, Mokhtar Ahmad shall carry, at HIS expense public liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000/$1,000,000 for personal liability and not less than $1,000,000 for property damage in one accident and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. The liability policy must the name City of Schenectady as additionally insured to be saved harmless for personal liability and property damage and is subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel of the City of Schenectady. d) The City Engineer of the City of Schenectady reserves the power to revoke the permission granted and to require the removal of the Sign except in case of a dangerous condition which shall be corrected immediately upon notification. e) Mokhtar Ahmad complies with all rules, regulations and building permits relating to the erection and maintenance of the Sign. f) Mokhtar Ahmad agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Schenectady, their officers, agents and employees from any and against any and all claims, suits, liens, judgments, damages, losses and expenses including reasonable legal fees and costs arising in whole or in part and in any manner from acts, omissions, breach or default of Mokhtar Ahmad, or their agent, related to their performance related to this revocable permit. Department of Engineering REVOCABLE PERMIT filed with the submission 8U hem Info!:1Dation ;1, Permit Address Name Permit to be issued Feb 17 2017 11:36#1 Otenango I3r'okErs bU {oj wst~ page I BUSINESSOWNERS POlICY ISSUED ON THE ~PERAnve PLAN PROGRAM UTICA FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY NON-ASSESSABLE POUCY CONSTTTUTED IN OHIO AS DEClARATIONS uncA FJRST INSURANCE COMPANY (MUTUAL) Policy Number rtome Ofke • 5M1 Airport Road, Orbk~, NY t 342.. I BOP 4430342 01\ Mal Adlhu· P.O. Box 851, UtIca, NY 13503-0851 Named Insured and P.O . Address Direct Billed - Insured M&~ MINI MART & D~LI INC 864 ALBANY S'! SCHENECTADY NY 12307 Renewal Certificate Groc.c:$500K Sa 864 ALBANY ST SCHENECTADY, N'Y 12307 This repl.oes.l previously issued policy Declarations, if any. This policy applies only to accident&, oocurrences or Ios8es whdl happen during the policy period shown above. This policy applies only to those CXlYeI'ag8S beIoN for which Ellimlt of tnsuranceandlor- a limit of liability or charge is shown. Our limit for each coverage shall not be more than the amount stalled for such coverage, subjeCt to all tsnns of trns poficy. Protective Property Coverage Devices (List Type) liability Insurance Umits Cov. (L) Each Occ:tlrntrlce Umit $ 1,000,000 /per occurrence General Aggregate Limit $ 2,000,000 Cov. (M) Medical Payments limit $ 5,000 lper person Call. (N) Aggregate Limit Products/Completed Work $ 1,000,000 GeN . (0) File legal liability $ 50,000 lpet occurrence Cov. (P) Pers andlor Ntv Injury Liability $ NO':' INCLUDKD (per occurrence Add'i Cov. (Specify) SYSTEMS BREAnx:>WN COV . Subje<;tto following SEE FORMS INVENTORY PAGE forms and endorsements Agency at CHENANGO BROKERS LLC ro BOX 460 HANCOCK, NY 13 783 Coun1ltrsignature Date 04 i 25/16 M IS (2111'1 AG£NT COPY "-~~~'-'~~r ~ l 1 I .J ' $' f OF SCHENECTADY NE\V YORK 8 a