City Council Committee Meeting – May 18, 2025

Agenda. Navigate the video via the time stamps below

Call to Order

17:15 Call to order

Public Safety

17:28 Three-year contract with Mohawk Ambulance

18:46 Contract with Qwake Technologies. Schenectady would be 10th City in country to contract Quake for their emerging tech which includes a a helmet-mounted augemented reality system for firefighters. It's designed to provide firefighters with real-time infomration about a scene. Council discussed cost, firefighter safety, and data privacy concerns.

26:40 Authorize a Resolution in Support of the City of Schenectady Adopting a Vision Zero Policy (goal to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all)

Finance

32:35 Authorize an Agreement with the Capital District YMCA for the 2026 Continuum of Care (permanent housing assistance)

33:37 City of Schenectady Grant Application Under the New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative (upgrades to Three Angels Dream/Tiny Tot playground. Council discussed improvements, cost, and funding sources, as well as other Central Park and park projects)

53:35 First Quarter Report – Fiscal Year 2026 & Status of Audit (finance commissioner was absent due to a conflict and councilmembers were encouraged to review the report)

56:15 Authorize the Mayor, or his Designee, to Enter Into an Agreement with New York State Dormitory Authority for a State and Municipal Grant (SAM Grant) for the Installation of LED Lighting for the Exterior of City Hall

57:09 Reminder — Amend Section 186-25 "Central Park: Tennis Courts" Fee and Reservation System (Public Hearing will be on 05-26-2026)

57:20 Reminder - 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan (Public Hearing will be on 05-26-2026, plan is concerned with housing grants)

Health & Recreation

57:55 Discussion - Central Park Playground - Three Angels Dream Aka Tiny Tot Land (Schenectady resident urged the Council to repair and properly maintain the Three Angels Dream inclusive playground)

1:20:30 Ceremonial Resolution — Recognizing AFSCME for their Donation of Trees for Earth Day

Government Operations

1:21:59 Ceremonial Resolution — Mental Health Awareness Month

1:22:47 Ceremonial Resolution — Adopting a Community Police Hiring Panel (call for public hearing, to occur on 06-08-2026)

Administrative Efficiency

1:24:33 Update on making city forms to request road closures for events more accessible, shorter, and streamlined

City Development & Planning

1:28:54 Contract for the "Nott Street Sidewalk Improvements" to Carver Construction, Inc. in the amount of $284,174.00

1:32:15 Authorize the Mayor or his Designee to Enter into Supplemental Agreement #1 (SA #1) with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the Craig Street Pavement & Bridge Rehabilitation, PIN 1761.69

1:35:26 Authorize the Mayor of his Designee to Enter into CMAQ (congestion mitigation and air quality improvement) Agreement with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the Craig Street Pavement & Bridge Rehabilitation, PIN 1761-69

1:35:38 Update – Becker Street-Trial Stop Sign

1:39:16 Discussion – Pallet Shelter Tour; Burlington, VT (tour on June 5 to look at possible housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges)

1:42:54 Reminder - Amending Chapter 161 of the Schenectady City Code “Garbage, Rubbish, and Refuse” Regarding the Requirements and Standards for the Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclables and the Setting of Rates and Penalties (Public hearing will be on 05-26-2026)

1:44:24 Rescind Resolution 2026-067 Sale of 814 Bedford Road to correct purchaser

1:45:28 Rescind Resolution 2025-194 Sale of 1118 Fourth Avenue (49.46-5-45) to transfer property from BCNI to the Capital Region Land Bank for idenitical project

1:46:29 Amend Resolution 2024-011 to Allow for the Assignment of Option Agreement to the Land Reutilization Corporation of the Capital Region (Capital Region Land Bank)

1:47:20 Civilian Police Review Board appointments

Remaining Items to Executive Session

1:48:25 Motion to enter Exeuctive Session