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A staff presenter summarized the June 9 hearing and reported that four speakers attended and supported the change. Committee members then moved and seconded a motion to advance the item out of committee; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Staff said the item will proceed through the council process for final action and that records from the public hearing will be part of the legislative file.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Schenectady City Council Committee Meeting, June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a June 9 public hearing that produced public support, the planning committee voted to move a proposal to convert a portion of Chrysler Avenue to one way (from Craig to Main) out of committee for further action.","taxTitle","Schenectady City, Schenectady County, New York","taxId",26772,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6194485,"Planning committee advances federally backed Franklin Street cycle track project; CHIPS to fund local share",356,6136000,6492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a&start=6136&end=6492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a/thumbnail_6136000.jpg","/articles/6194485/Schenectady-City/Schenectady-County/New-York/Planning-committee-advances-federally-backed-Franklin-Street-cycle-track-project-CHIPS-to-fund-local-share","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194485-284fa5b2a24a0f38ec3bfd05492cce82/orig.mp4?Expires=1774837726&Signature=SY6UqsDhtsHc~Qw240rxy7sNFOibWUfP7CG9KmCp-pZ4cKORaeRma051AxEwdihI7p5Byraz9TZcUY9mcNrEQDrNPwCb89JINBl3TkeTuvASufBY-~d8OcRcR5BXo18t3y0RFlJaI3qmpaB~e1qoC4yybLpzHqz7D1iKumv2f5RnKwMJ345GvRcFAUU6NPUw59Kxx~IcSDSnLH1Lmz1PtYmI9eLC8aJtFD6N6Nee7blf8mdp0HdvtmbgKZ2yctlBelfDVwpPnkcmCEFXd2goZyc6l3BETh8Fsb0iDBmfxW4MDPnQ9H1J1ZHjGYht34m-AdMJNFCdBxnI7xZdtVMTxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning Committee on June 16 discussed the Franklin Street cycle track project, including funding, alignment and how it will fit into the broader park-to-trail connector plan.

\"This is a federal project, so it's 95% reimbursement to the city,\" said a planning presenter during the meeting, noting the local share will be paid with CHIPS funding approved in the state budget.

Staff described the cycle track as a fully separated two-way facility on a wide section of Franklin Street that will be curb-separated from cars and pedestrians. The project is intended to help complete an off‑road connection from Central Park to the Empire State Trail by linking the Vail Trail connector at Clinton Street to the Empire State Trail at Jay and Union; staff said additional work will be required on the final blocks near City Hall and the Green Market.

Committee members raised operational and regulatory questions including whether the city should specify speed limits or other rules for different classes of e‑bikes because some electric bicycles are essentially small motorcycles while others provide only pedal assist. Staff also said the project will include a dedicated bike signal at a crossing.

The agenda listed an award of bid and contract for the Franklin Street cycle track to Harbor Construction; the meeting record shows staff presented the project and funding details for committee review.","The planning committee reviewed the Franklin Street cycle track project, discussed federal reimbursement (95%) and CHIPS funding for the local share, and noted the project will connect park trails to the Empire State Trail; design and e-bike regulation issues were raised.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6194490,"Schenectady council debates opting into state 'good cause' eviction law; vote expected later",3033,2973000,6006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a&start=2973&end=6006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a/thumbnail_2973000.jpg","/articles/6194490/Schenectady-City/Schenectady-County/New-York/Schenectady-council-debates-opting-into-state-good-cause-eviction-law-vote-expected-later","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194490-c1b0ba346a8217a59759f414d5d80088/orig.mp4?Expires=1774837726&Signature=Y0DQUsgmmkzdWxlK12chz594mBfTQoHj~vi5pTzPdvVSTK0xQP58tC4XXCvDSm33K4e8VXWPsr~Bd5Qaw2QnZE2UdQFh-GGgTQwVHSy-bHtEZLsjtTC2AvSnco7J7-XbI8f40s0TM5rG2d~KpO~BsXUA2CrGdHfIVENy0YT7~g2vMuwAGcJ0fqsVAnwyyNPKbs-Sg5tNH5zihprlHYiRCNuqLQLDU~FclC8~Vg9eTnYm5TmiTxIGQsV6~USGI8LkPaA-akMrmrQWHVBAwAhZkC3QMSC5GvjfLhwDt6e6LKCPd7UB~4JXc~1mk9KTygWyR~lJweWvUc4BLX1lA6m6dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmembers spent an extended portion of the June 16 committee meeting debating whether Schenectady should opt into New York State’s newly enacted good cause eviction statute. The discussion covered tenant protections, potential effects on small landlords, court capacity and coordination with recently passed rental-certificate legislation.

“The reason why I support good cause eviction is because of the protections in place for tenants,” said Councilmember Williams, who urged colleagues to read the state law and cited local housing‑security data showing elevated renter housing problems.

Opponents warned of possible consequences for small, local landlords, said some landlords might sell properties if they could not raise rents as needed, and raised concerns about court backlogs. Councilmember Munger said he had read analyses suggesting many local landlords are small-scale operators for whom rent controls could pose challenges. Several councilmembers and the mayor noted that owner‑occupied dwellings and other exemptions can be written into a local opting-in law.

The city’s corporation counsel described two key local choices if Schenectady were to opt in: the local definition of “small landlord” (the state default is 10 units or fewer) and whether to adopt a fair‑market‑rent percentage above the statute’s fallback. Counsel also said the statute references county-level Fair Market Rent (FMR) figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Mayor (unnamed) asked the council to weigh a recently passed state bill that would make eviction filings contingent on participation in the city’s rental‑certificate program; he commended city staff and the clerk’s office for work on that legislation and urged the council to consider the state bill together with any local action on good cause eviction.

Sponsor Councilmember Farley said he brought the item as a discussion piece to allow councilmembers to study the statute and consult constituents; he said he intends to return with a draft for a vote next committee cycle. No ordinance or local law was adopted at the June 16 meeting.","Councilmembers debated whether the city should opt into New York State's good cause eviction law. Proponents framed the law as tenant protection; opponents raised concerns about impacts on small landlords, the tax base and court workload. No vote was taken; sponsor plans to return a proposal at the next committee cycle.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6194494,"United Way, city to hold free summer meal block parties at four parks",546,2417000,2963000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a&start=2417&end=2963","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a/thumbnail_2417000.jpg","/articles/6194494/Schenectady-City/Schenectady-County/New-York/United-Way-city-to-hold-free-summer-meal-block-parties-at-four-parks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194494-b08d8f3c44cfcebff229abeb2bce79c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1774837726&Signature=CETj4Y0mNvOq71FgIUgrT6vY8I9ZhuJ0ATvHMylrHhZ3wdZpNUPmZfTl86FeqEy54TjBAWItxNVtMQn4rfDoxvlUH~wATEj2K5U-JCWoxi76e-HNzWbV~xQRXInBfRYOe79QcOVAEdnkSzL6Stjg0hnDBF2nkQ0F~9D4liyXenET7p5-XCmznUaAyZEoWZYMGqI1YJeq4bfXnh3FdeKEdgwufet9sq6rqQweqW-M1~1ehR9M8pKegVDa8hUZlCk4dHy3IrI6Vs3jQXRum0lwkmuo5jrNZZObpIzxSsV~bOBF2HKJlb893eZErRW0GumusZL-DKM7DQDQeAPFIv1A8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City council’s Health and Recreation committee on June 16 heard a presentation about a new summer partnership that will offer free meal block parties and family activities at four signature parks.

\"These block parties will feature the summer meals sites and all of our summer meals partners will be there. There will be fun activities for kids and families...and it's all free,\" said Heather Senechal, representing the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the Summer Meals Collaborative.

The program will run at four parks on alternating Tuesdays through the summer, with some events held at lunchtime and others in the evening to test what works best for families. The events will combine free meals for children and family-focused activities provided by about 15 community partners, including the school district’s farm-to-family program, Sycamore Collaborative, the Children’s Museum of Saratoga, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and local food pantries. Organizers said the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has agreed to sponsor meals for adults at the block parties so that any attendee can be fed regardless of age.

There will be a kickoff celebration on June 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Jerry Burrell Park, organizers said. The city’s parks staff will coordinate with the school district on days when school enrichment programs bring children to park sites.

Organizers asked the council to help publicize the schedule once finalized; printed flyers were distributed to committee members during the presentation.","United Way of the Greater Capital Region and city staff described a summer program of four free meal block parties with partners, alternating lunch and evening events, community partners and a June 30 kickoff.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6194499,"Schenectady council accepts 2024 audit showing mixed fund results",793,1666000,2459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a&start=1666&end=2459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864084-7ee51a4b4c865cb3cf9690e32b8c688a/thumbnail_1666000.jpg","/articles/6194499/Schenectady-City/Schenectady-County/New-York/Schenectady-council-accepts-2024-audit-showing-mixed-fund-results","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194499-3a644d60a378598b33a4d148854417f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1774837726&Signature=MUjcIXBlX-r~YtknNI~1djUupY0ECTtF-0etWkzoXPWKUavG6zeSme6O074oKR01AgF54k7TFCe3lYmmyud4ESv-6-y~7t3soIO3i-dnlKbde3TaSAQdt8Y7EBAbLdexH13E5-mhRrtzvl5gaHt8sREMPL2KcIKZaE-~N-NcGu7QaolM0w-UOr4~~TPEiBUGgenoX8Ga1Q3KKldCFEYbLiOyko5c2lyZhk0WZPGxxJioKMdUQfi7ZHTvRt6sLIrKGsfRRUi1cNZNctKDzgCvYXOvSItvY-qJS8xr8m5M8sHVZnKKT1yetYttwFeGvoEZi3ODImIxUkc6KTjEpMq9XQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Schenectady City Council committee members on June 16 accepted the city’s 2024 audited financial statements after a presentation by the city’s external auditors.

John Talfaske, auditor with Cusack & Company, CPAs, told the council the audit’s primary purpose is “to issue an opinion on your financial statements as to whether they're materially stated and whether they're in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.”

The audit’s key figures included a general fund balance of $18,900,000 with $6,600,000 restricted; a reported water fund deficit of $759,000; a sewer fund surplus of $3,700,000; a recreation fund surplus of $168,000; and a capital projects deficit of about $10,000,000 (all figures presented as approximations in the audit). The city also reported $18,500,000 in ARPA expenditures during the year, $1,200,000 in unbudgeted AIM funds and adult-use cannabis revenues totaling $683,000.

The auditors noted that because the city expended more than $750,000 in federal funding during the year it required a federal single audit. Talfaske said the audit team would complete required federal reporting forms once the council formally accepts the statements. He also noted a repeating recommendation related to collection of older MBB receivables and other procedural follow-ups.

Council members asked questions about fund balance stability, how one-time items affected the sewer surplus and whether management’s discussion and analysis could include more local growth data. Talfaske said the management discussion and analysis is prepared by city staff and is not part of the audited portion of the statements; the auditors perform limited procedures over it.

A motion to adopt the 2024 audited financial statements was made, seconded and approved by voice vote at the meeting.

The auditors also reported a $9.9 million decrease in net pension liability related to ERS and PFRS and a $51 million decrease in the city’s total OPEB liability, items recorded under GASB requirements that the auditors described as paper liabilities that do not affect current operating results. The auditors will send a post-audit governance letter with their single repeating comment on receivables and will finalize federal reporting after the management representation letter is signed.","Schenectady City Council committee reviewed and approved the city's 2024 audited financial statements, which showed mixed results across funds, federal single-audit requirements and several recommended follow-ups from auditors.","actionData","errors"]

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