City Council Committees

SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AGENDA for Monday, July 7, 2025 5:30 p.m. Room 110 The Council President reserves the right to add or delete any agenda item prior to Committee Meeting. Finance 1 CSEA 2025 Budget Reappropriation Derek Gugumuck 2 Operating Engineers 2025 Budget Reappropriations Derek Gugumuck Government Operations 1 City Hall Parking Lot (27 Broadway) License Maxine Barasch 2 Follow-up Discussion - Good Cause Eviction Damonni Farley City Development & Planning Authorize the Mayor, or his Designee, to Enter into Supplemental Agreement Number 1 with Chris Wallin 1 New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the Crane Street Bridge Rehabilitation over CSX / Amtrak, City of Schenectady, NYSDOT PIN 1762.36 2 2025 Golf Budget Amendment #2 Chris Wallin 3 Discussion on Implementation of Traffic Calming Procedures Chris Wallin Review - An Ordinance to Amend Article VII, Trucks, Section 248-85 of the Schenectady City Marion Porterfield 4 Code to Exclude Trucks, Tractors and Tractor Trailer Combination Over Eight Tons on Kings Road from Albany Steet to the City Line (PH was on 06-23-2024) 5 CR - March for Jesus 20th Anniversary Marion Porterfield 6 Sale of 652 Sunset Street, Vacant Lot Maurice Brown, III 7 Sale of 714 Broadway Maurice Brown, III 8 2110 Lenox Road Maxine Barasch Claims 1 433 State Street Tax Certiorari Maxine Barasch 2 450 Duane Avenue Tax Certiorari Maxine Barasch 3 New Mt. Pleasant Bakery, Inc. and Joseph Riitano vs. City of Schenectady Maxine Barasch 1  City of Schenectady Legislative Request Form COMMITTEE ASSIGMENT: FINANCE DATE:7/1/2025 TO: City Council FROM: Gary McCarthy, Mayor / Derek Gugumuck, Commissioner of Finance SUBJECT: 2025 Budget Reappropriation – Agreement between City of Schenectady and CSEA TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: July 7, 2025 Background Information: In April 2025, the City executed Resolution No. 2025-077, formalizing a labor agreement with CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Unit # 8501. This agreement includes increases in compensation for the covered employees. However, the settlement was not reflected in the initial 2025 budget. Consequently, the City is required to appropriately account for and disclose the financial implications of this agreement in accordance with Government Accounting Standards (GASB). Evaluation/Analysis: In accordance with Resolution No. 2025-077, the City has recently disbursed payments as per the terms of the labor agreement with CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Unit # 8501, which includes increases in compensation for covered employees. These disbursements, although executed in the 2025 fiscal year, were not originally budgeted within the approved 2025 budget. In compliance with Government Accounting Standards (GASB) and the City’s financial reporting requirements, it is essential to account for these unanticipated expenditures and make appropriate budgetary adjustments to reflect the actual disbursements. Recommendation: We respectfully recommend that the City Council accept and approve the attached 2025 budget reappropriation to properly account for the recent disbursements made pursuant to the CSEA Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO Unit # 8501 labor agreement. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ Law Department 2  2025 Adopted 2025 New Account Budget Budget Increase A1315-100 163,676.00 176,886.08 13,210.08 A1315-111 900.00 1,000.00 100.00 A1325-100 203,235.00 216,991.19 13,756.19 A1325-118 2,100.00 2,184.00 84.00 A1355-100 146,675.00 153,392.75 6,717.75 A1410-100 85,166.00 89,265.98 4,099.98 A1420-100 168,432.00 183,822.10 15,390.10 A1420-111 3,550.00 5,000.00 1,450.00 A1420-112 0.00 12,887.00 12,887.00 A1430-100 101,452.00 106,040.56 4,588.56 A1430-112 0.00 934.17 934.17 A1440-100 104,652.00 109,336.56 4,684.56 A1440-111 1,700.00 1,600.00 (100.00) A1441-100 90,019.00 93,492.07 3,473.07 A1441-111 900.00 0.00 (900.00) A1621-100 263,356.00 274,346.68 10,990.68 A1621-111 4,450.00 8,100.00 3,650.00 A1621-112 8,250.00 8,580.00 330.00 A3120-100 440,937.00 456,482.61 15,545.61 A3120-111 5,460.00 4,600.00 (860.00) A3122-100 78,644.00 81,775.82 3,131.82 A3122-111 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 A3123-100 290,912.00 302,729.36 11,817.36 A3123-111 3,500.00 3,500.00 A3310-100 71,346.00 74,258.88 2,912.88 A3310-111 1,600.00 1,600.00 A3320-100 305,025.00 316,493.25 11,468.25 A3320-111 3,300.00 3,300.00 A3410-100 223,442.00 231,690.26 8,248.26 A3410-111 4,300.00 4,300.00 A3510-100 91,947.00 96,250.41 4,303.41 A5010-100 188,627.00 195,830.81 7,203.81 A5010-111 3,500.00 3,500.00 A5132-100 65,107.00 67,832.71 2,725.71 A5132-111 1,600.00 1,600.00 A7110-100 73,354.00 76,327.12 2,973.12 A7110-100 1,700.00 0.00 (1,700.00) A8160-100 71,346.00 74,258.88 2,912.88 A8160-111 1,000.00 1,000.00 A8161-100 142,692.00 148,517.76 5,825.76 A8161-111 3,800.00 3,800.00 A8664-100 1,031,079.00 1,067,418.87 36,339.87 A8664-111 3,300.00 3,300.00 A8686-100 178,283.00 185,948.99 7,665.99 A8686-111 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3 A8687-100 235,730.00 245,891.90 10,161.90 A9030-810 299,589.83 312,826.06 13,236.23 A9030-811 299,589.83 312,826.06 13,236.23 Subtotal 5,443,323.66 5,723,718.89 280,395.23 A-5999 0.00 280,395.23 280,395.23 FX8310-100 108,875.00 112,913.75 4,038.75 FX8310-111 1,380.00 1,600.00 220.00 FX8310-112 3,250.00 3,380.00 130.00 FX8321-100 78,256.00 81,376.18 3,120.18 FX8321-111 1,190.00 0.00 (1,190.00) FX8322-100 90,019.00 93,492.07 3,473.07 FX8322-111 1,380.00 0.00 (1,380.00) FX8322-112 21,500.00 22,360.00 860.00 FX9030-810 17,428.20 17,941.68 513.48 FX9030-811 4,075.95 4,196.04 120.09 Subtotal 327,354.15 337,259.72 9,905.57 FX-5999 0.00 9,905.57 9,905.57 G8120-100 137,445.00 142,340.85 4,895.85 G8120-111 2,600.00 1,300.00 (1,300.00) G8120-112 23,750.00 24,700.00 950.00 G9030-810 8,682.79 8,905.73 222.94 G9030-811 2,030.65 2,082.79 52.14 Subtotal 174,508.44 179,329.38 4,820.93 G-5999 0.00 4,820.93 4,820.93 2025 Adopted 2025 New Increase TOTAL CSEA BUDGET REAPPROPRIATION 5,945,186.25 6,240,307.99 295,121.74 $ 295,121.74 4  City of Schenectady Legislative Request Form COMMITTEE ASSIGMENT: FINANCE DATE:7/1/2025 TO: City Council FROM: Gary McCarthy, Mayor / Derek Gugumuck, Commissioner of Finance SUBJECT: 2025 Budget Reappropriation – Agreement between City of Schenectady and International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E) – Local 158: District 106 TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: July 7, 2025 Background Information: In April 2025, the City executed Resolution No. 2025-064, formalizing a labor agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 158: District 106. This agreement includes increases in compensation for the covered employees. However, the settlement was not reflected in the initial 2025 budget. Consequently, the City is required to appropriately account for and disclose the financial implications of this agreement in accordance with Government Accounting Standards (GASB). Evaluation/Analysis: In accordance with Resolution No. 2025-064, the City has recently disbursed payments as per the terms of the labor agreement with I.U.O.E – Local 158: District 106, which includes increases in compensation for covered employees. These disbursements, although executed in the 2025 fiscal year, were not originally budgeted within the approved 2025 budget. In compliance with Government Accounting Standards (GASB) and the City’s financial reporting requirements, it is essential to account for these unanticipated expenditures and make appropriate budgetary adjustments to reflect the actual disbursements. Recommendation: We respectfully recommend that the City Council accept and approve the attached 2025 budget reappropriation to properly account for the recent disbursements made pursuant to the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 158 District 106 labor agreement. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY_ Law Department 5  2025 ADOPTED 2025 NEW ACCOUNT BUDGET BUDGET INCREASE A5110-121 993,720.00 998,994.11 5,274.11 A5110-118 25,000.00 25,520.00 520.00 A5110-119 700.00 870.56 170.56 A5110-122 75,000.00 75,114.40 114.40 A5110-140 5,500.00 6,250.00 750.00 A5132-121 483,835.00 503,571.35 19,736.35 A5132-111 5,430.00 6,860.00 1,430.00 A5132-112 12,500.00 12,760.00 260.00 A5132-115 7,800.00 7,962.24 162.24 A5132-140 7,250.00 9,000.00 1,750.00 A9030-810 3,169,866.00 3,171,505.31 1,639.31 A9030-811 741,340.00 741,723.39 383.39 Subtotal 6,085,327.00 6,117,517.35 32,190.35 A-5999 - 32,190.35 32,190.35 FX8322-121 544,595.00 549,869.11 5,274.11 FX8322-111 11,210.00 11,520.00 310.00 FX8322-112 21,500.00 21,947.20 447.20 FX8322-115 7,800.00 7,962.24 162.24 FX8322-118 9,250.00 9,442.40 192.40 FX8322-122 72,500.00 74,008.00 1,508.00 FX8322-140 2,750.00 3,250.00 500.00 FX9030-810 88,923.00 89,269.21 346.21 FX9030-811 20,796.00 20,876.97 80.97 Subtotal 779,324.00 788,145.13 8,821.13 FX-5999 8,821.13 8,821.13 G8120-121 982,861.00 985,498.05 2,637.05 G8120-112 23,750.00 24,244.00 494.00 G8120-115 81,500.00 83,195.20 1,695.20 G8120-118 32,250.00 32,920.80 670.80 G8120-119 1,850.00 1,888.48 38.48 G8120-122 107,750.00 109,991.20 2,241.20 G8120-140 4,750.00 5,000.00 250.00 G9030-810 190,708.00 190,871.50 163.50 G9030-811 44,601.00 44,639.24 38.24 Subtotal 1,470,020.00 1,478,248.47 8,228.47 G-5999 - 8,228.47 8,228.47 6  2025 ADOPTED 2025 NEW INCREASE Total Op Engine. Bud. Reappropriation 8,334,671.00 8,383,910.95 49,239.95 $ 49,239.95 7  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DEVELOPMENT DATE: June 23, 2025 TO: Mayor Gary McCarthy Council President Marion Porterfield, City Council Members FROM: Maxine Barasch SUBJECT: City Hall Parking Lot (27 Broadway) License Background Information: Since 2008, Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority (Metroplex) through its administrator LAZ Parking has managed the shared parking lot known as the City Hall Parking Lot. The lot includes the City-owned parcel at 27 Broadway as well as Metroplex owned and licensed parcels at 415 Liberty St, 423 Liberty St, 14 Yates St and 16 Yates St. The lot provides daytime parking for City Hall staff as well as parking for general downtown visitors and workers. A license agreement was last approved in 2013 which continued the shared use agreement and Metroplex’s provision of daily maintenance, landscaping and plowing services at no cost to the City. Metroplex is proposing to renew the license agreement which will extend the agreement and allow Metroplex to provide funding to the City for the recent paving improvements to the Metroplex- owned and licensed portion of the lot. Callanan Industries completed the paving earlier this month in advance for the inaugural Bands on Broadway summer concert series. The lot is now safer and striped to be more efficient. Evaluation/Analysis: The license agreement will continue to support efficient downtown parking and the sharing of the cost of the paving improvements. Legislation will be Prepared By: Law Department 8  LICENSE AGREEMENT This License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of the ___ day of _____ 2025 by and between the SCHENECTADY METROPLEX DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public benefit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with an address of 433 State Street, Schenectady, New York 12305 (“Metroplex”), and THE CITY OF SCHENECTADY, a municipal corporation, having a place of business at 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York 12305 (the “City”). (Metroplex and the City may be referred to herein as the “Parties” and each individually a “Party”). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the City is the fee owner of certain real property and the improvements thereon located at the corner of Broadway and Liberty Streets in the City of Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York, having tax map number 39.64-3-27.111 (27 Broadway)(hereinafter referred to as the “Property”); and WHEREAS, since October of 2008, Metroplex has operated the Property as a public parking lot as part of Metroplex’s paid parking system, under various licensing agreements; and WHEREAS, the City (referred to herein as “Licensor”) and Metroplex (referred to herein as “Licensee”) now desire to enter into a new license agreement to continue the arrangement and to provide for improvements to the Property to enhance its use for parking. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the Parties hereby grant, covenant and agree as follows: 1. Grant. Licensor hereby grants Licensee, and Licensee’s employees, subcontractors, agents, consultants and other invitees, a license and right, but without obligation, to enter upon the Property for the purpose of: (i) making studies, tests, inspections and investigations thereon, including, without limitation, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, feasibility studies, soil compaction studies, engineering studies and other studies (the “Studies”) of the Property (Licensor shall make available to Licensee copies of all relevant documents in Licensor’s possession and that Licensor knows exists, including any property records, surveys, engineering reports, plans, environmental reports, operating and repair records for the Property); and (ii) managing and operating the Property as a paid parking lot, including, but not limited to installing a temporary parking attendant booth, monitoring parking lot usage, issuing violation notices for unauthorized parking, enforcing parking rules, regulations and restrictions, and distributing parking permits (the “License”). Licensee shall not have the right to do any invasive testing on the Property without the prior written consent of Licensor, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Licensee shall not have the right to charge City employees (but may charge the public) for parking on the Property and the operation rights provided herein are strictly for purposes of monitoring and managing vehicles using the Property and make any surplus parking available for public use as part of 1 9 Metroplex’s existing downtown parking system. Fees collected for use of such parking shall accrue solely to Licensee, solely, to offset the costs of managing and improving the Property. Licensee’s use of the Property, as set forth herein, shall not prevent or unreasonably interfere with Licensor’s use and operation of the Property and the Property shall remain open for use as a parking lot throughout the Term hereof; notwithstanding the same, Licensee may, from time to time, as necessary for completion of the above referenced Studies, or any alterations permitted herein, limit or prohibit access to portions of the Property temporarily. 2. Term. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence as of _____, 2025 (the “Commencement Date”), for a term of one (1) year. The Term shall renew automatically for additional one (1) year terms unless either party gives written notice of non-renewal not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Term or the then current renewal term. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. 3. Improvements. The parties have agreed that the Property is in need of improvements consisting of milling and repaving the Property and restriping of parking and drive lanes. The City has contracted with Callanan Industries to complete the paving. Metroplex has, or will, engage MJ Engineering to develop a striping plan to allow for a more efficient layout for the parking lot. The parties have agreed to share the costs of milling and paving the Property, with Metroplex responsible for $39,000, which reflects the proportion of the paving cost completed at Property owned or controlled by Metroplex. Metroplex shall reimburse the City, or pay directly to the contractor for Metroplex’s cost share portion of the milling and paving, within 20 days of receipt of invoice therefore. Metroplex shall also be directly responsible for the costs of the striping, estimated to be approximately $3,000. 4. Indemnification. Licensee, as a material part of the consideration to be rendered to Licensor, shall, and hereby does, indemnify, defend and hold Licensor harmless against and from: (i) any and all claims arising or resulting from Licensee’s negligent acts or omissions in exercising its rights under this Agreement; and (ii) any and all costs, expenses and liabilities incurred, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in or in conjunction with any such claim or action or proceeding brought thereon or in any way connected with Licensee’s negligent use of the Property. 5. Alterations/Maintenance/Repairs. Licensee shall have the right to make those alterations as set forth in Section 3 hereof, as well as other future surface improvements (at its option) such as (but not limited to) repaving, resurfacing, striping, relocating or removing guardrails and reconfiguring the Property, entrances, exits and flow of traffic, cordoning or barricading off and segregating portions of the Property and installing signage. Any other alternations by Licensee require the prior written consent from Licensor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Metroplex shall be responsible for routine cleaning, mowing, leaf removal and maintenance of existing lighting infrastructure (bulb and ballast replacement only). All other maintenance and repair for the Property shall remain with the City. All bills, costs and expenses for utility services shall remain the obligation of the City. 2 10  6. Benefit/Burden. This License shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns, including without limitation all subsequent owners during the Term of the License. 7. Quiet Enjoyment. The Licensor covenants that at all times during the Term of this License, so long as Licensee is not in default hereunder, Licensee’s use of the Property, pursuant to the terms and conditions herein, shall not be disturbed or impaired by any act of the Licensor, or of anyone acting by, through, or under the Licensor. Licensor shall not interfere with Licensee’s use of the Property in any manner whatsoever, nor shall the Licensor prohibit Licensee access to the Property. It is understood and agreed that nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to prohibit the Licensor from having the right to fully use and enjoy the Property, to cross and re-cross said Property for pedestrians and vehicles, for ingress and egress, so long as such uses do not interfere with the Licensee’s rights hereunder, which right of ingress and egress shall not be interrupted, except such temporary interruption as might be necessary to allow Licensee to exercise the rights granted herein. 8. No Dedication to Public. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to be a gift or dedication of any portion of any tract to the general public or for any public use or purpose whatsoever, it being the intention of the parties hereto that this Agreement be for the exclusive benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns and that nothing herein, express or implied, shall confer upon any person or entity, other than the parties hereto and their successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement. 9. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be served on the parties at the following address: If to Licensee: Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority 433 State Street Schenectady, New York 12305 Attn: Executive Director With a copy to: Gleason Dunn Walsh & O’Shea 300 Great Oaks Blvd, Suite 321 Albany, New York 12203 Attn: Tammy L Cumo, Esq. If to Licensor: City of Schenectady 105 Jay Street Schenectady, New York 1205 With a copy to: Corporation Counsel City of Schenectady 105 Jay Street Schenectady, New York 12305 3 11  Any such notices may be sent by (a) certified mail, return receipt requested, in which case notice shall be deemed delivered five (5) business days after deposit, postage prepaid in the U.S. mail, (b) a nationally recognized overnight courier, in which case notice shall be deemed delivered one (1) business day after deposit with such courier, or (c) personal delivery, in which case notice shall be deemed delivered upon receipt. The above addresses may be changed by written notice to the other party; provided that no notice of a change of address shall be effective until actual receipt of such notice. Copies of notices are for informational purposes only, and a failure to give or receive copies of any notice shall not be deemed a failure to give notice. Notices may be given by parties’ counsel with the same force and effect as if given by the party itself. 10. Public Authorities Accountability Act. Licensee’s obligations are subject to the Authority’s obligations and responsibilities under the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 and the Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009 (the “Accountability Acts”) as amended or interpreted from time to time as well as all rules, regulations, opinions, guidance memoranda (internal or external) promulgated or issued pursuant thereto. No Event of Default by Licensee shall exist nor do any rights and remedies accrue to the City under this Agreement so long as Licensee is acting in good faith pursuant to the Accountability Acts. 11. Miscellaneous. (a) If any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall, to any extent be held invalid, inoperative or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision or portion thereof to any other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby; it shall not be deemed that any such invalid provision affects the consideration for this Agreement; and each provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. (b) This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflict at laws principles thereof. (c) The article headings in this Agreement are for convenience only, shall in no way define or limit the scope or content of this Agreement, and shall not be considered in any construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any part hereof. (d) Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to make the parties hereto partners or joint ventures or render either of said parties liable for the debts or obligations of the other. (e) To the extent set forth herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 4 12  (f) This Agreement may be amended, modified, or terminated at any time by a declaration in writing, executed and acknowledged by the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be otherwise amended, modified or terminated during the term hereof. (g) This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, by electronic signature, facsimile or otherwise, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument. (h) Effective as of the Commencement Date hereof, this Agreement is intended to, and shall, replace the License Agreement between the parties covering the same Property, such agreement dated April 1, 2011. (Signature Page Follows) 5 13  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written. SCHENECTADY METROPLEX DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ______________________________________ By: David J. Hogenkamp Its: Executive Director CITY OF SCHENECTADY ____________________________________ By: Gary McCarthy Its: Mayor 6 14  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Government Operations DATE: July 7, 2019 TO: COUNCILMEMBERS FROM: Damonni Farley SUBJECT: Follow-Up Discussion on Good Cause Eviction. Background Information: The concept of "Good Cause Eviction" seeks to establish basic tenant protections by requiring landlords to provide a valid reason—such as nonpayment of rent, lease violations, or nuisance behavior—before evicting tenants. This policy aims to stabilize housing, reduce displacement, and promote equitable treatment of tenants in the face of rising housing insecurity. Evaluation/Analysis: Schenectady has seen significant increases in rent and an uptick in evictions post-pandemic. Many tenants, particularly in historically underserved neighborhoods, face insecurity due to lack of legal protection against arbitrary or retaliatory evictions. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council hold a formal discussion during a committee meeting to explore the potential adoption of the Good Cause Eviction LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Corporation Counsel 15 Working Draft Local Law Number 1 Title: A Local Law to add a new Article V, Prohibition of Eviction Without Good Cause, to the Schenectady City Code Chapter 210, Rental Property. Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Schenectady as Follows: Section 1. Purpose: To create Article V, Prohibition of Eviction Without Good Cause, to Chapter 210, Rental Property, and add Section 210-20, Protections Established. Section 2. Legislative Findings and Intent: Increased real estate prices are leading to the displacement of tenants who cannot afford increasing rents. The purpose of this law is to protect tenants from exorbitant rent increases that could result in homelessness. Section 3. Article V, Prohibition of Eviction Without Good Cause. Section 210-20. Protections Established. A. There is hereby established, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 213 of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York, a Prohibition of Eviction without Good Cause in the City of Schenectady. B. Pursuant to Section 213-2(a) of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York, the City of Schenectady provides that any unit on or within a housing accommodation shall be exempt from the provisions of this Article if it has a monthly rate above [two hundred forty-five] percent of fair market rent as published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and as shall be published for the County of Schenectady by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. C. Pursuant to Section 213-2(b) of Article 6-A of the Real Property Law of the State of New York the City of Schenectady, for the purposes of this Article, defines “small landlord” to mean a landlord of not more than [ten (10) units] anywhere in the State of New York. Section 4. This Local Law shall take effect upon its passage, public hearing and its filing with the New York Secretary of State’s Office. 16 Overview of the Process: Council Approval/ Mandatory Public Hearing by Mayor/ Mayoral action-- approve or veto. Council action to override Mayoral veto if necessary. [] brackets indicate where the percentage of rent and the number of units for the definition of a small landlord can be adjusted. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32  Legislative Request Form DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CHRISTOPHER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: July 7th, 2025 TO: City Council FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: Authorize the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement Number 1 with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the Crane Street Bridge Rehabilitation over CSX/Amtrak, City of Schenectady, NYSDOT PIN 1762.36 TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: July 14th, 2025 Background Information: The Crane Street Bridge connects the Schenectady, Mont Pleasant neighborhood and the Rotterdam, Cold Brook neighborhood and has been found to be in need of rehabilitation. The City secured Federal funds on the active Transportation Improvement Program for design only. Once a design is determined, the City will seek construction funding. Evaluation/Analysis: The City solicited, evaluated, and selected CDM Smith NY, Inc. for the preliminary design of this project. This supplemental agreement #1 adds $52,681 in design funding due to increases in costs associated with the railroad. Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement with the NYSDOT for Crane Street Bridge Rehabilitation, over CSX/Amtrak, City of Schenectady, NYSDOT PIN 1762.36 LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW: cd 1 33  Legislative Request Form DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CHRISTOPHER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: July 7, 2025 TO: City Council FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: 2025 Golf Budget Amendment #2 TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: July 14, 2025 Background Information: The Schenectady Municipal Golf Course would like to reallocate funds as follows: Account Description Amount From: E908780 Type Capital Reserves $ 36,000 To: CR7180 Equipment (200), Repairs (460) $ 36,000 Evaluation/Analysis: We are requesting the reallocation of funds from the Golf Course’s Type Capital Reserves to select Golf Course Operating codes in the amount of up to $40,000, to make repairs and improvements at the Clubhouse and Maintenance facilities. These repairs were not anticipated during the 2025 budget process. Funding is requested for the following: • Albany Fire Protection Repairs to Sprinkler System - $ 23,145 • Pond Aeration - $ 6,268.97 • Convection Over - $ 5,798.40 There are sufficient funds available in the Type Capital Reserves for this request. Recommendation: Adoption by the City Council allowing the Commissioner of Finance to reallocate the funds as stated above. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW: cd 1 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43  Legislative Request Form DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING CHRISTOPHER WALLIN, P.E., CITY ENGINEER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: July 7, 2025 TO: City Council FROM: Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer SUBJECT: Discussion on Implementation of Traffic Calming Procedures TO BE PLACED ON COUNCIL AGENDA OF: July 14, 2025 Background Information: The City of Schenectady is a municipality with approximately 171 centerline miles of roads the majority of which are classified as local residential. The Mayor in cooperation with the City Council has requested the City Engineer, Signal Superintendent and Police Department to investigate means and methods to calm traffic and reduce speeding in the City. To date actions taken have included the purchase of modular speed tables and the reduction of the speed limit to 25mph. In addition, the roles and the responsibilities of the City Engineer have been modified to allow for the installation of traffic calming measures. Evaluation/Analysis: The City Engineer in cooperation with the Signal Superintendent and the Police Department had previously created and presented a draft speed hump request procedure for the public. Due to recent conversations and requests from the public it is my recommendation that this process by modified to a more generic traffic calming format, including one-way streets, to better streamline and understand the needs of City residents. Discussion must also include feasibility of the process and budget implications. Recommendation: Discussion with City Council. No formal action requested at this time. LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY: Engineering CRW: cd 1 44  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, July 07, 2025 From: Marion Porterfield Subject Review - An Ordinance to Amend Article VII, Trucks, Section 248-85 of the Schenectady City Code to Exclude Trucks, Tractors and Tractor Trailer Combination Over Eight Tons on Kings Road from Albany Steet to the City Line (PH was on 06-23-2024) Background Info: Public hearing meeting was held on June 23, 2025. Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Thursday, July 03, 2025 45  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: DATE: July 7, 2025 TO: City Council Members FROM: Council President Marion Porterfield SUBJECT: Ceremonial Resolution for the March for Jesus 20th Anniversary Background Information: The March for Jesus will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with the march on July 31, 2025. This event brings together faith leaders and communities throughout the city for a march to share the gospel, praying for individuals, neighborhoods, government and our city. There is music and food provided at the event. Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: The City Council pass a ceremonial resolution to recognize the 20th anniversary of the March for Jesus WILL BE PREPARED BY_____ 46  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 07/07/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of Vacant lot, 652 Sunset Street Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 47  CITY OF SCHENECTADY LEGISLATION REQUEST FORM COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: City Development & Planning DATE: 07/07/25 TO: COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Development SUBJECT: Sale of 714 Broadway Background Information: Evaluation/Analysis: Recommendation: LEGISLATION WILL BE PREPARED BY Development 48  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: City Development & Planning Committee Date: Monday, July 07, 2025 From: Maxine Barasch Subject 2110 Lenox Road Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Thursday, July 03, 2025 49  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Claims Committee Date: Monday, July 07, 2025 From: Maxine Barasch Subject 433 State Street Tax Certiorari Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Thursday, July 03, 2025 50  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Claims Committee Date: Monday, July 07, 2025 From: Maxine Barasch Subject 450 Duane Avenue Tax Certiorari Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Thursday, July 03, 2025 51  SCHENECTADY CITY COUNCIL Legislative Request Form Committee: Claims Committee Date: Monday, July 07, 2025 From: Maxine Barasch Subject New Mt. Pleasant Bakery, Inc. and Joseph Riitano vs. City of Schenectady Background Info: Evaluation/Analysis Recommendation Thursday, July 03, 2025 52