Saratoga Springs, New York

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending Chapter 37 of the City Code, which establishes the Civilian Review Board. The council will also consider a resolution setting water and sewer rates, several contracts including a change order for Veterans Memorial Park, and various budget transfers and warrants on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and vote to amend the Civilian Review Board ordinance
• Resolution to set water and sewer rates
• Authorization for Mayor to sign change order #2 with MJG Construction for Veterans Memorial Park
• Discussion and vote on MOA with PBA for Computer Support Technician in Police Department
• Set public hearing to amend parking ordinance (Article III of Chapter 225)

City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold a special meeting focused on hiring approvals. Key decisions include a vote on exempting the Police Department from the city's hiring freeze and authorizing a contract with Graybar Electric for network upgrades at the DPW garage. The council may also discuss a draft Unified Development Ordinance amendment released in June.

• Discussion and vote on authorizing the Mayor to sign an addendum with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for cabling and network infrastructure upgrades at the DPW garage
• Discussion and vote on approving an exemption to the hiring freeze for the Police Department
• Discussion and vote on authorization for the Mayor to sign the SHIN-NY Statewide Common Participation Agreement
• Announcement: UDO Amendment - June Draft Released

Civilian Review Board

The board will consider revisions to Chapter 37 of the Policies and Procedures, review a findings form, and discuss a complaint case letter and a legal notice. They will also approve minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Policies and Procedures revisions chapter 37
• Review and Findings form
• Complaint case letter
• Legal Notice

Civilian Review Board

The Saratoga Springs Civilian Review Board will meet on July 6, 2026 to review a complaint in executive session and discuss edits to Chapter 37 of city code governing its procedures. The board will also approve minutes from the June 25th meeting and take public comment. No specific details on the complaint or policy changes are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 25th meeting
• Policy and procedure edits to Chapter 37
• Review of a complaint in executive session
• Public comment period

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will hold a largely procedural meeting, including approval of minutes from June 9, 2026, and a 15-minute public comment period. Under new business, the commission will discuss the budget, though no specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of budget under new business

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will take public comment, review new business on the Assessments section, and continue discussion on the Budget section. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the prior meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Public comment period of 15 minutes (2 minutes per person)
• New Business: discussion of the Assessments section
• Other Business: continued discussion of the Budget section
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed charter amendments (Local Law No. 4) and an ordinance revising the Civilian Review Board. Following hearings, the council will vote on the charter amendments, budget transfers, and multiple contracts, including vehicle purchases and professional services. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Regeneron project and consideration of a $20,000 children's committee grant.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law No. 4 to amend the city charter
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 37 (Civilian Review Board)
• Discussion and vote to pay $50,000 deductible to NYMIR for claim #CSAS-2024-009-001
• Authorization to sign contracts with Bob Johnson Ford for two F-550 trucks ($146,600) and with Ferguson Enterprises for pipes and fittings
• Discussion and vote to accept $20,000 from Saratoga County Children's Committee

Board of Ethics

The Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics will hold a procedural meeting with no substantive policy or budget items on the agenda. The board will approve minutes from April and May 2026, discuss two confidential inquiries, and review routine operations, training, and the annual report. The meeting follows standard administrative oversight procedures.

• Approval of minutes from April 21 and May 12, 2026
• Discussion and action on Inquiry 2026 -2 (Confidential)
• Discussion and action on Inquiry 2026 -3 (Confidential)
• Review of board operations, ethics training, and annual report
• Review of upcoming tasks and deadlines

The Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics met on May 19, 2026, and accepted minutes from prior meetings. The board approved a response to confidential Inquiry 2026-2, which will be sent by certified mail and posted on the city website. They also discussed edits to another inquiry response and reviewed a draft of the 2025 Annual Report.

• Approved minutes from April 21 and May 12 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved response letter for confidential Inquiry 2026-2 (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will discuss and act on three confidential ethics inquiries, review ethics training, and update inquiry and disclosure forms. New business includes residency requirements for board members and a code review.

• Discuss and act on Inquiry 2026-1 (confidential)
• Discuss and act on Inquiry 2026-2 (confidential)
• Discuss and act on Inquiry 2026-3 (confidential)
• Review and update Inquiry Form and Disclosure Form
• Consider residency requirements for board members

The Board of Ethics approved minutes from March 16, 2026, as amended. The meeting focused on updates to ethics training, inquiry forms, disclosure statements, and residency requirements for board members. No formal decisions were made on substantive policy matters; items were discussed for future action.

• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two major items: an ordinance to amend Chapter 37 (Civilian Review Board) and Proposed Local Law #4 to amend the city charter. The council will also discuss and vote on budget transfers, purchases of vehicles, contracts, and appointments. A presentation on the Regeneron project in Saratoga Springs is scheduled.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 37, 'Civilian Review Board'
• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law #4 of 2026 to amend sections of the City Charter
• Presentation on the Regeneron Project in Saratoga Springs
• Discussion and vote to approve a $50,000 payment to NYMIR for claim #CSAS-2024-009-001
• Authorization for mayor to sign contract with Bob Johnson Ford for two Ford F-550 trucks ($146,600)

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment. The main item is a review and possible revision of Title 8 of the city charter. No specific changes or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Review/revise Title 8 of the city charter

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Civilian Review Board ordinance and the city charter, then later vote on the Civilian Review Board changes. Other business includes votes on contracts for resurfacing East Side Rec courts ($50,000+), a water pipe replacement project, and accepting a $50,000 donation. The council will also discuss charter commission recommendations and several budget transfers.

• Public hearing and vote on amending Chapter 37 (Civilian Review Board)
• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 4 to amend the city charter
• Discussion and vote on Beynon Sports Surfaces contract for ESR court resurfacing
• Award of bid for Water Distribution Pipe Replacement Project Phase 3 to J&K Trucking & Excavating
• Acceptance of $50,000 donation from PSB Transitions for 'Derby Day for a Cause'

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Civilian Review Board ordinance and the city charter. The council will also discuss and vote on several items including a CARE program partnership, a $50,000 donation, and a contract for water pipe replacement. Other items include appointments to boards, a resolution on hiring controls, and various contracts and grants.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 37 (Civilian Review Board)
• Public hearing on Local Law #4 (charter amendments)
• Discussion and vote on acceptance of $50,000 donation from PSB Transitions
• Award of bid for Water Distribution Pipe Replacement Phase 3 to J&K Trucking & Excavating
• Resolution establishing temporary hiring controls until December 31, 2026

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will hold a procedural meeting to approve prior minutes, take public comment, and continue working on revisions to the city charter. No specific proposals or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Continued work on charter revisions under other business

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two local laws: one to correct errors in the JW Hemingway Planned Unit Development district, and another to add a handicapped parking spot on High Rock Avenue. The Council will also vote on numerous contracts, budget transfers, and donations, including a $16,000 summer camp donation and a new tractor purchase.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law No. 3 to amend the JW Hemingway PUD
• Public hearing on adding a handicapped parking spot on High Rock Avenue
• Discussion and vote to accept $16,000 donation from Hawley Foundation for summer camp
• Authorization for mayor to sign contract with Capital Tractor for New Holland tractor ($58,983.64)
• Award of bid for Tree Canopy Project to Grasshopper Gardens ($75,000)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council holds a preliminary meeting with two public hearings: one to correct errors in the JW Hemingway Planned Unit Development district (Local Law No. 3 of 2026) and another to add a second handicapped parking spot on High Rock Avenue. The council will also discuss and vote on numerous contracts, including for transit mix concrete, a tree canopy project, a new tractor, and a generator, as well as budget transfers and amendments. Approval of payroll ($509,099.79 and $883,081.05) and warrants ($115,393.61 and $719,574.61) are on the consent agenda. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation.

• Public hearing: Local Law No. 3 of 2026 to correct errors in the JW Hemingway PUD
• Public hearing: Amend Chapter 225 to add a second handicapped parking spot on High Rock Avenue
• Discussion and vote: Approval of addendum for LexisNexis service for City Attorney's Office
• Discussion and vote: Authorization to sign contract with Pallette Stone for transit mix concrete
• Discussion and vote: Authorization to accept $16,000 Hawley Foundation summer camp donation

The City Council held a preliminary meeting on May 18, 2026, with two public hearings: one on Local Law No. 3 to correct errors in the JW Hemingway Planned Unit Development district, and one to add a handicapped parking spot on High Rock Avenue. The council also convened executive session to discuss pending litigation (5-0). Consent agenda items were acknowledged without questions, but no formal votes on substantive agenda items were recorded in the minutes.

• Convened executive session on pending litigation (5-0)
• Held public hearing on Local Law No. 3 to amend JW Hemingway PUD
• Held public hearing to add handicapped parking on High Rock Avenue
• Consent agenda items noted without opposition (no formal vote recorded)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will discuss a proposal to draft individual sections of the city charter with proposed changes and place each as a separate question on the ballot, rather than a single new charter question. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of placing individual charter changes as separate ballot questions
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2026 meeting
• Public comment limited to 15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person
• Next meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics meets to discuss and act on a confidential inquiry (2026-1) in old business. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of minutes, board operations tasks, and adjournment. No public hearings or financial actions are listed.

• Discuss and act on Inquiry 2026-1 (confidential)

The Board of Ethics unanimously accepted a final written response to Inquiry 2026-1, which will be mailed to the complainant and the individual named. Members agreed that without City administrative support, a complete review of the Code of Ethics is not possible this year, and this will be communicated to the City Council. Tasks were assigned for drafting a Council letter and the 2025 Annual Report.

• Accepted final written response to Inquiry 2026-1 (unanimous)
• Agreed to communicate to City Council that full Code of Ethics review halted due to lack of administrative support
• Assigned Kathy to draft Council letter suggesting one code change and explaining board limitations
• Assigned Kathy to draft 2025 Annual Report for May 19 meeting
• Assigned Tony Izzo to work on remaining inquiry responses for next meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on a resolution for use of prior year taxes for parcel 165.75-2-5 (JLK Global Special District), and authorize contracts for water flow management (Barton & Loguidice) and asphalt concrete (Pallette). A public hearing will be set to amend handicapped parking zones. The meeting also includes approval of payroll totaling over $1.4 million and several budget transfers.

• Resolution for Use of Prior Year Taxes Assignment – Parcel 165.75-2-5 (JLK Global Special District)
• Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with Barton & Loguidice for finished water flow management (RFP 2026-02)
• Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with Pallette for asphalt concrete
• Authorization for Mayor to sign Roc Dog MOU for Camp Saradac
• Set public hearing to amend Chapter 225-93(B) – Handicapped Parking Zones

The council voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of previous meeting minutes, payrolls totaling $1,423,937.21, budget transfers, and warrants. Other agenda items were discussed but no votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of 12/16/2025, 4/20/2026, and 4/21/2026; payrolls of $514,342.00 (4/24/26) and $909,595.21 (5/1/26); multiple budget transfers; midwarrant 26MWAPR3 ($1,029,465.61); and warrant 26MAY1 ($684,704.22) (5-0)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council holds a public hearing and considers a resolution for use of prior year taxes assignment tied to an Article 7 settlement for parcel 165.75-2-5. They will also award contracts for water flow management and asphalt concrete, set a public hearing on handicapped parking zones, and discuss overtime reporting, a cybersecurity grant, and Charter Commission recommendations.

• Public hearing and vote on resolution for prior year taxes assignment – parcel 165.75-2-5 (Article 7 settlement)
• Award of RFP 2026-02 Finished Water Flow Management to Barton & Loguidice
• Authorization for Mayor to sign contract with Pallette for asphalt concrete
• Set public hearing to amend Chapter 225-93(B) (handicapped parking zones)
• Discussion: Charter Commission Recommendations (preliminary agenda only)

The Council approved a consent agenda including payroll, budget transfers, and warrants. The meeting primarily served as a preliminary session to discuss items for future votes, including water flow management and asphalt contracts.

• Approved payroll for 4/24/26 ($514,342.00)
• Approved payroll for 5/1/26 ($909,595.21)
• Approved MidWarrant 26MWAPR3 ($1,029,465.61)
• Approved Warrant 26MAY1 ($684,704.22)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/20/2026, 4/21/2026, and 12/16/2025
• Approved various budget transfers for Water, Sewer, Rec Theater, Mayor, ITDPS, Fire, and DPS
• Voted 5-0 to convene to Executive Session

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will digest public forum input and consider revising or eliminating some topics from their list. They may also begin breaking into subgroups. No binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Digesting and potentially eliminating topics from the public-input list
• Possible formation of subgroups for further review

Special City Council Meeting

This special meeting of the Saratoga Springs City Council is primarily a ceremonial inauguration ceremony. The council will also consider appointments for the deputy mayor and deputy commissioners in several departments.

• Appointment of the Deputy Mayor
• Appointment of the Deputy Commissioner for Accounts Department
• Appointment of the Deputy Commissioner for Finance Department
• Appointment of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Works Department
• Appointment of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Safety Department

The special meeting served as the 2026 inauguration for the new City Council and County Supervisors. Mayor John Safford, Commissioners JoAnne Kiernan, BK Keramati, Tim Coll, and Jessica Troisi, and Supervisors Sarah Burger and Minita Sanghvi were sworn in. Immediately afterward, the Council made several appointments: Lisa Shields as Deputy Mayor, Andrew Meerwith as City Attorney, Tony Izzo as Assistant City Attorney, and deputies for each commission. No substantive legislation or spending was voted on.

• Appointed Lisa Shields as Deputy Mayor
• Appointed Andrew Meerwith as City Attorney
• Reappointed Tony Izzo as Assistant City Attorney
• Appointed Jessie Mae Brook as Executive Assistant to Mayor’s Office
• Appointed Jacob ‘Jake’ Gardner as Deputy Commissioner of Accounts
• Appointed Riley Flint as Deputy Commissioner of Finance
• Appointed Tad Roemer as Deputy Commissioner of Public Works
• Reappointed Daniel G. Charleson as Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on CDBG awards and parking/loading zone amendments. They will consider awarding contracts for municipal legal services and building inspection, and vote on a $2.5 million sub-recipient agreement for an ESD Capital Grant with Liberty Saratoga Springs Apartments LLC. The council will also discuss a local law amending the Unified Development Ordinance and updates to parking and recreation fees.

• Public hearings on 2026 CDBG award recommendations and amending parking time limits and loading zones on Phila St.
• Award of RFP 2026-03 for municipal legal services to Fitzgerald Morris Baker Firth P.C.
• Award of RFP 2026-06 for building inspection services to LaBella Associates and Barton & Loguidice.
• Sub-recipient agreement with Liberty Saratoga Springs Apartments LLC for $2,500,000 ESD Capital Grant.
• Resolution introducing a local law to amend the Unified Development Ordinance.

The April 21, 2026 Saratoga Springs City Council meeting included public hearings on the 2026 CDBG award recommendations and amendments to parking time limits and loading zones, all of which received no public comments. The meeting agenda listed numerous items for discussion and vote, but the provided minutes do not contain any recorded votes, approvals, or denials. The minutes are incomplete, ending after the roll call and public hearings.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed law to amend development bonuses in commercial mixed-use districts. They will discuss and vote on adopting the Municipal Climate Action Plan, awarding a $481,151 contract to RISE for homeless shelter services, and setting a public hearing to rezone two parcels on Crescent Ave. The council will also consider updates to city fees for 2026 across multiple departments.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 11 to amend UDO Section 240-4.4(B) for commercial mixed-use development bonuses
• Discussion and Vote: Adoption of the Municipal Climate Action Plan
• Authorize contract with RISE Housing and Support Services for homeless shelter operations in 2026, $481,151
• Set Public Hearing to rezone 663 and 673 Crescent Ave from Rural Residential to Interlaken PUD
• Update to City Fees for 2026, including recreation, parking violations, building, and fire inspection fees

The City Council approved several financial warrants and payrolls totaling over $3.1 million. The body also awarded bids for legal counsel, homeless shelter services, and various public works infrastructure projects. Several items remained as proposals for discussion and vote.

• Approved MidWarrant 25MWDEC1 for $1,060,079.37
• Approved Warrant 25DEC2 for $1,464,157.60
• Approved Payroll for 12/5/2025 ($578,324.12) and 12/12/2025 ($980,375.13)
• Awarded Land Use Board Legal Counsel bid to Miller, Mannix, Schachner & Hafner
• Awarded Homeless Shelter Services bid to RISE Housing and Support Services
• Awarded Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Crescent Ave Connector bid to JMT of NY, Inc.
• Awarded Saratoga Alternate Truck Route bid to Fisher Associates, PE
• Awarded Fire Suppression Services bid to M&S Fire Protection

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards and parking time limit/loading zone amendments. The main business includes a vote on a $2.5 million sub-recipient agreement for Liberty Saratoga Springs Apartments, a resolution to amend the Unified Development Ordinance, approval of 2026 CDBG awards, and updates to city fees. Executive sessions are scheduled for litigation discussions.

• Public hearings on 2026 CDBG award recommendations and amendments to parking time limits (Section 225-87) and loading zones (Section 225-89) on Phila Street
• Vote on $2.5M sub-recipient agreement with Liberty Saratoga Springs Apartments LLC for an ESD Capital Grant (Project CFA #153369)
• Vote on a resolution to amend the Unified Development Ordinance (multiple sections: A21, A4, A13)
• Vote to approve 2026 CDBG awards as recommended by the Community Development Citizen Advisory Committee
• Vote to update city fees for the Department of Public Safety (parking) and Recreation Department

The City Council approved two payroll cycles, a mid-warrant, and a standard warrant. The council also approved several budget transfers and amendments via the consent agenda. Public hearings were held regarding CDBG awards and parking regulations on Phila Street, with votes scheduled for April 21.

• Approved payroll for 4/10/26 ($523,585.61)
• Approved payroll for 4/17/26 ($869,588.58)
• Approved MidWarrant 26MWAPR2 ($120,598.21)
• Approved Warrant 26APR2 ($640,008.36)
• Approved 4/6/2026 Preliminary City Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved 4/7/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes
• Approved budget transfers for DPS, DPW, and Finance
• Approved budget amendments for DPS and Rec

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting for the Mayor's annual State of the City Address, followed by remarks from department commissioners and county supervisors. No legislative votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is purely ceremonial and informational.

• Mayor Safford to present the 2026 State of the City Address
• Remarks from Accounts, Finance, Public Works, and Public Safety commissioners
• Remarks from County Supervisors Burger and Sanghvi
• Presentation of Colors by Saratoga Springs Police Department and National Anthem by Brendan Dailey

The City Council held a special meeting for the 2026 State of the City Address. Mayor Safford and commissioners delivered remarks on accomplishments and priorities for the coming year. No resolutions, ordinances, or other official decisions were proposed or approved; the meeting was entirely ceremonial and procedural.

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will approve minutes from March 24, 2026, and hear public comment. The main business is discussing topics chosen for Phase 2 from the April 13 public forum, with an appearance by Budget Director Donna Woods. The commission will begin working on the selected topics for the second phase of its review.

• Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Discussion of topics from the April 13 public forum
• Start of Phase 2 work on charter review topics
• Guest: Budget Director Donna Woods

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will discuss potential amendments to the City Charter across several identified areas. Items under consideration include strengthening the budget process, centralizing administrative services, and establishing training requirements for elected officials. The commission is also reviewing proposals on terms of office and charter compliance mechanisms.

• Consideration of provisions to strengthen budget process and increase transparency
• Consideration of minimum qualifications for deputies or eliminating deputies for director positions
• Consideration of centralizing HR, IT, Legal, Risk & Safety under an 'Office of Administrative Services'
• Consideration of required training for newly elected officials on Public Officers Law, Open Meetings Law, FOIL, etc.
• Consideration of increasing terms of elected office, staggered terms, and term limits

Civilian Review Board

The Saratoga Springs Civilian Review Board will consider approval of its final draft policies and procedures, as well as a review and findings form and a closure letter template. The board will also receive an update on Complaint Case #1. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Room.

• Approval of final draft Policies and Procedures
• Consideration of Review and Findings form
• Closure letter template for complaint cases
• Update on Complaint Case #1

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed local law to amend the occupancy tax, a capital budget amendment for a radio transmitter, refuse pickup hours, and 2026 CDBG award recommendations. The council will also vote on an intermunicipal agreement with Greenfield, a bond resolution for water and sewer projects, and several contracts including pavement services and IT upgrades. Numerous budget transfers and warrants are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026 to amend the occupancy tax
• Public hearing on 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award recommendations
• Discussion and vote on an intermunicipal agreement between the Town of Greenfield and the City of Saratoga Springs
• Discussion and vote on a bond resolution for water and sewer projects
• Discussion and vote on resolution to waive building permit fees for the Shelters of Saratoga Code Blue project

The Saratoga Springs City Council voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings, payroll totaling $2,494,243.97, budget transfers, and warrants. No other substantive decisions were made; public hearings were held on a proposed occupancy tax amendment, a radio transmitter change order, commercial trash pickup hours, and CDBG award recommendations, but votes on those items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0) including minutes, payroll, budget transfers, and warrants

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will meet to approve a final draft of policies and procedures. The board also intends to review a specific complaint during an executive session.

• Approval of final draft Policies and Procedures
• Review of Review and Findings form
• Executive session for Complaint Review #1

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on an occupancy tax amendment, a capital budget amendment for a radio transmitter, refuse pickup hours, and CDBG award recommendations. They will also vote on a bond resolution for water/sewer projects, introduce a local law amending the Unified Development Ordinance, and discuss waiving building permit fees for a Code Blue shelter. The consent agenda includes approving payroll totaling over $2.4 million and various warrants. A public comment period and an executive session on pending litigation are scheduled.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026 to amend occupancy tax
• Amend 2026 Capital Budget for $17,000 radio transmitter installation
• Resolution to waive building permit fees for Shelters of Saratoga Code Blue project
• Authorization for Mayor to sign agreement with Graybar for IT upgrades at City Hall up to $31,645.46
• Bond Resolution for Water and Sewer projects

The Saratoga Springs City Council held public hearings on an occupancy tax amendment, a capital budget amendment, garbage pickup hour changes, and Community Development Block Grant awards. The council discussed various contracts, appointments, and resolutions but took no final votes—most items were set for future action. The only formal vote was to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation (Golub v. City). No substantive decisions were made at this preliminary meeting.

• Held public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 to amend occupancy tax (no vote taken)
• Held public hearing on $17,000 capital budget amendment for radio transmitter (set for vote 4/7)
• Held public hearing on garbage refuse hours amendment (set for vote 4/7)
• Held public hearing on 2026 CDBG award recommendations (no vote taken)
• Voted 5-0 to enter executive session for litigation update (no action taken)
• Discussed intermunicipal agreement with Town of Greenfield (no vote)
• Discussed appointment of Commissioner of Deeds and various contract approvals (no votes taken)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on proposed 2026 water and sewer rates, a local law amending the occupancy tax, and amendments to garbage pickup hours. Other actions include adding the Crescent Avenue Connector project to the capital budget and authorizing multiple contracts, change orders, and budget amendments.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026 water and sewer rates
• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026 amending occupancy tax
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 126 (garbage, rubbish, refuse) on pickup hours
• Public hearing to add Crescent Avenue Connector project to 2026 capital budget
• Discussion and vote on resolution for $9,324.49 expenditure from Insurance Reserve Fund

The March 17, 2026 City Council meeting included public hearings on 2026 water and sewer rates, the Crescent Avenue Connector project, an occupancy tax amendment, a radio transmitter capital project, and garbage code changes. However, the provided minutes cut off before any votes or decisions were recorded, so no substantive outcomes are available.

City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

This is a budget workshop meeting. The City Council will receive a presentation on the proposed 2026 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Presentation: 2026 Budget

The City Council conducted a budget workshop to review the 2026 Comprehensive Budget. No final votes were taken, but the Finance Commissioner presented options for revenue increases and proposed cuts to non-profit funding and staff training to manage rising operational costs.

• Proposed 2% tax increase for 2026
• Proposed optional 4.5% tax increase to add $620,000 to budget
• Proposed removal of early March tax discount to gain $280,000
• Proposed $887,973 cut to non-profit funding in 2026 budget
• Recommended a city-wide hiring freeze (requires full Council agreement to enact)
• Agreed to coordinate Finance Department and Mayor's Office on notification letters to affected non-profits

City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed 2026 budget. Presentations and discussions will cover the overall budget overview and the budgets for the Traffic, Fire, and Police Departments. A 60-minute public comment period is included.

• 2026 Budget Overview presentation
• 2026 Traffic Budget presentation and discussion
• 2026 Fire Department Budget presentation and discussion
• 2026 Police Department Budget presentation and discussion
• Public comment period of 60 minutes

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the 2026 Comprehensive Budget for the Department of Public Safety. The meeting included presentations on the Traffic, Fire, and Police department budgets, highlighting rising costs and staffing needs.

• Held budget workshop for 2026 Comprehensive Budget
• Presented 2026 Traffic Budget (no vote)
• Presented 2026 Fire Department Budget (no vote)
• Presented 2026 Police Department Budget (no vote)

City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will meet on March 31, 2026. The sole substantive item is an executive session discussion and vote on the pending lawsuit Daniels v. City of Saratoga Springs. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including consent agenda, public comment, and department reports.

• Executive session and vote on pending litigation: Daniels v. City of Saratoga Springs

The City Council voted 5-0 to accept a settlement offer in the pending litigation Daniels v. City of Saratoga Springs. The settlement amount is not to be disclosed until all matters are closed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Accepted settlement offer in Daniels v. City of Saratoga Springs (5-0); settlement amount undisclosed per attorney

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will discuss and vote on which topics to prioritize for Phase 2 of its work. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discuss and vote on topics the Commission will focus on first for Phase 2

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council holds a preliminary meeting with public hearings on proposed 2026 water and sewer rates, an amendment to the occupancy tax, a capital budget addition for the Crescent Avenue Connector project, and changes to garbage collection rules. The council will also discuss and vote on numerous contracts, budget amendments, and a new DPW field manager position.

• Public hearing on 2026 water and sewer rates (resolutions linked)
• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026 amending occupancy tax
• Public hearing on amending garbage code (refuse pickup hours)
• Discussion and vote to create new DPW Field Manager position
• Authorization for IT infrastructure upgrades at 211 Division Street with FirstLight Fiber

The City Council held public hearings regarding 2026 water and sewer rates, including proposed changes to equalize rates for high-consumption users. The meeting also included a series of consent agenda approvals for payroll and previous meeting minutes. No final votes on the rate resolutions were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved payroll for 3/06/26 ($891,987.40)
• Approved payroll for 3/13/26 ($493,356.40)
• Approved MidWarrant 26MWMAR1 ($1,163,634.18)
• Approved Warrant 26MAR2 ($785,978.62)
• Approved amended meeting minutes from 11/05/2025, 12/02/2025, 02/02/2026, 02/03/2026, 02/13/2026, and 02/17/2026

Board of Ethics

The Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics will meet on March 16, 2026, to discuss and act on three confidential ethics inquiries (2026-1, 2026-2, 2026-3), review and update the inquiry and disclosure forms, discuss ethics training, and set the meeting schedule for 2026. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Discuss and act on Inquiry 2026-1 (confidential)
• Discuss and act on Inquiry 2026-2 (confidential)
• Discuss and act on Inquiry 2026-3 (confidential)
• Review and update Inquiry Form
• Review and update Disclosure Form

The Board of Ethics approved minutes from March 3, 2026, and set the 2026 meeting schedule for the third Tuesday of each month. During executive session, the board discussed three new inquiries (2026-1, 2026-2, 2026-3) and directed the assistant city attorney to draft response letters. Other discussion covered updating the inquiry and disclosure forms and planning ethics training for city staff, but no final action was taken on those items.

• Approved meeting minutes from 03/03/2026 (unanimous)
• Set 2026 meeting schedule: third Tuesday of each month
• Discussed Inquiry 2026-1; directed attorney to draft response
• Discussed Inquiry 2026-2; directed attorney to draft response
• Discussed Inquiry 2026-3; directed attorney to draft response

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider amendments to school zone speed limits and the 2026 Capital Budget. Additional items include discussions on short-term rental taxation, various city contracts, and personnel matters.

• Public Hearing: School Speed Limits (Outside Tax District) amendment
• Public Hearing: Crescent Avenue Connector Project capital budget addition
• Discussion/Vote: Deferral of SEQRA status for Regeneron at 56 Duplainville Rd
• Consent Agenda: Payroll approvals totaling $885,923.95 and $523,697.94
• Discussion/Vote: Authorization for towing contracts with Matt's of Saratoga, DAB Towing & Recovery, Inc, and Towaway Towing

The City Council approved a series of consent agenda items including payroll, transfers, and budget amendments. The Council also authorized several contracts for towing, horticulture, and hazardous materials testing. Additionally, the Council set public hearings for proposed changes to school speed limits and the city's occupancy tax code.

• Approved payroll and transfers for 2025 and 2026
• Approved budget amendment and warrants totaling $2.1M
• Authorized Mayor to sign contracts for towing, horticulture, and hazardous testing
• Set public hearing for school speed limit ordinance (outside tax district)
• Set public hearing for occupancy tax code revision
• Deferred SEQRA Lead Agency status to Planning Board for Regeneron project
• Set public hearing for garbage and refuse collection hours ordinance
• Set public hearing for capital budget amendment (Crescent Avenue Connector)

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will meet to discuss each member's top three ideas for updating the city charter. The agenda is primarily procedural, covering roll call, approval of previous minutes, and a public comment period. No votes or policy changes are scheduled for this session. Charter revisions typically outline local government structure and resident voting procedures, though specific impacts depend on the commission's final recommendations.

• Discussion of each commissioner's top three charter revision ideas
• Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 24, 2026

Board of Ethics

The Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics will discuss and act on a remaining confidential inquiry, review and update the inquiry form, set the 2026 meeting schedule, review annual disclosure statements, and address two new confidential inquiries. Most substantive items are confidential and not detailed in the public agenda.

• Discuss and act on a confidential old business inquiry
• Review and update the Ethics Inquiry Form
• Set the 2026 meeting schedule
• Review annual disclosure statements
• Two new confidential inquiries introduced

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending school speed limits and adding the Crescent Avenue Connector project to the capital budget. The Council will discuss and vote on several items, including deferring environmental review for the Regeneron project at 56 Duplainville Rd, establishing an occupancy tax for short-term rentals, and authorizing towing contracts. Other business includes updates on a Code Blue shelter on Ballston Avenue and appointments to the Housing Authority.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 225 school speed limits outside tax district
• Public hearing to add Crescent Avenue Connector project to 2026 capital budget
• Discussion and vote on deferring SEQRA lead agency status to Planning Board for Regeneron, 56 Duplainville Rd
• Set public hearing to revise City Code Section 212 on occupancy tax for short-term rentals
• Discussion and vote on towing contracts with Matt's of Saratoga, DAB Towing & Recovery, and Towaway Towing

The City Council approved multiple payroll payments and budget transfers via consent agenda. The council also authorized several service agreements for auditing, software licensing, and hazardous materials testing. Public hearings were held regarding school zone speed limits and the Crescent Avenue Connector project.

• Approved payroll for 2/20/26 ($885,923.95) and 2/27/26 ($523,697.94)
• Approved budget transfers for 2025 and 2026 Regular funds
• Approved MidWarrants 25MWDEC7 ($694,703.52) and 26MWFEB2 ($74,402.76)
• Approved Warrant 26MAR1 ($533,527.44)
• Authorized agreement with BST for auditing services
• Authorized agreement with SHI International Corporation for Office 365 licensing
• Authorized contract with Ambient Environmental for hazardous materials testing
• Authorized contract with Sunnyside Gardens for horticulture supplies

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to amend school speed limits outside the tax district, then vote on multiple consent agenda items including payrolls and warrants, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include renewing a contract with Saratoga Hospital, applying for an AARP Community Challenge Grant, setting a public hearing for the Crescent Avenue Connector project, and approving a service agreement with FirstLight Fiber.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 225, Section 225-70 (School Speed Limits) outside tax district
• Discussion and vote on contract renewal with Saratoga Hospital Occupational Medicine
• Request for permission to apply for AARP Community Challenge Grant
• Set public hearing to amend 2026 Capital Program for Crescent Avenue Connector project (CFA Grant)
• Discussion and vote on service agreement with FirstLight Fiber for dark fiber and DIA services

The City Council approved payroll, budget amendments, and service contracts including a $5,285 insurance reserve expenditure and a FirstLight Fiber agreement. The Council also set a public hearing date for a school zone speed limit ordinance.

• Approved Payroll 2/6/26 ($837,762.81)
• Approved Payroll 2/13/26 ($517,762.78)
• Approved Budget Amendment - Use of Prior Taxes 2025
• Approved Resolution for Expenditure from Insurance Reserve Fund ($5,285.00)
• Authorized Mayor to sign FirstLight Fiber service agreement
• Authorized Mayor to sign Saratoga Hospital Occupational Medicine contract renewal
• Authorized Mayor to sign Tyler Technologies utility billing agreement
• Set Public Hearing for March 17 to amend school zone speed limits

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council holds a preliminary meeting with public hearings on two local laws: one to reclassify parcels 180.69-2-21 and 180.69-2-22 to Planned Unit Development (PUD), and another to remove imprisonment penalties from certain code chapters. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, budget transfers, payroll ($1,035,038.68 and $843,839.63), and multiple warrants. Other actions include appointments to city boards, acceptance of a $5,000 donation for the Arts Commission, and votes on contracts for landfill gas operations, short-term rental compliance, and pump station repairs.

• Public Hearing: Local Law 1 of 2026 to amend UDO zoning map for parcels 180.69-2-21 & 180.69-2-22 to PUD
• Public Hearing: Local Law 2 of 2026 to remove penalty of imprisonment from certain city code chapters
• Consent agenda includes payroll warrants totaling $1,878,878.31 and other warrants over $4.8 million
• Discussion and vote on $5,000 donation from Frank Parillo for the Arts Commission
• Award of bids: RFP 2022-42 Landfill Gas Operations to Barton & Loguidice DPC, and RFP 2023-45 Short-Term Rental Compliance Monitoring to Granicus, LLC

The Saratoga Springs City Council held a preliminary meeting on February 2, 2026, approving the consent agenda which included minutes, budget transfers, payrolls ($1.9M total), and warrants totaling over $4.8M. Mayor Safford appointed Scott Trifilo as Planning Board alternate and reappointed Chris Maslak to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A public hearing was held on proposed zoning map changes for two parcels (663-673 Crescent Ave) to PUD, with no vote taken. The council also discussed the animal shelter agreement with the county and charter commission recommendations but deferred action.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget transfers, $1,878,878.31 in payroll, and warrants $4,888,267.88
• Appointed Scott Trifilo as alternate to the Planning Board
• Reappointed Chris Maslak as alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Held public hearing on Local Law 1 (zoning map change for parcels 180.69-2-21 & 180.69-2-22) – no vote
• Held public hearing on Local Law 2 (removing imprisonment penalty from city code) – no vote
• Discussed annual animal shelter agreement with county – authorization not yet voted
• Discussed Charter Commission recommendations – not yet acted on
• Mayor announced intention to reappoint Lindley Hickox to Complete Streets Advisory Committee

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will hold a meeting to start planning for charter revisions, including public involvement, strategy sessions, and a timeline for future meetings. The agenda also includes a public comment period and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Start plan for revisions, public involvement, strategy sessions, and breakdown of time/meetings
• Public comment period (15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person)
• Approval of minutes from February 10, 2026 meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on two proposed local laws: one to rezone parcels 180.69-2-21 and 180.69-2-22 (663-673 Crescent Ave) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), and another to remove imprisonment penalties from certain city code chapters. The council will also discuss and vote on multiple contracts, including landfill gas operations, short-term rental compliance monitoring, and auto parts repairs, as well as approve appointments, budget transfers, payroll warrants, and a 2026 tax resolution.

• Public hearing on Local Law 1: Rezone parcels 180.69-2-21 and 180.69-2-22 to PUD
• Public hearing on Local Law 2: Remove penalty of imprisonment from city code
• Award of bid for short-term rental compliance monitoring to Granicus, LLC
• Discussion and vote on 2026 tax resolution and credit card fee updates
• Appointments to Complete Streets Advisory Committee, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals

The City Council approved a consent agenda including payrolls totaling over $1.8 million and several warrants. Public hearings were held for two proposed local laws, though no action was taken on the zoning reclassification request. The council also processed various appointments and bid awards.

• Approved Consent Agenda including payrolls of $1,035,038.68 and $843,839.63 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant 26FEB1 for $4,542,352.96 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant 25DEC5 for $306,706.71 (5-0)
• Closed Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2026 (zoning reclassification) with no action taken
• Closed Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law 2 of 2026 (removing imprisonment penalties)
• Appointed Lindley Hickox to the Complete Streets Advisory Committee
• Appointed Scott Trifilo to the Planning Board as an alternate
• Appointed Chris Maslak to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will hold a meeting with public comment and continue its discussion on goals regarding the city's form of government. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Public comment allowed for 15 minutes total, 2 minutes per person
• Continued discussion on goals moving towards type of government

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending school speed limits outside the tax district. The council will also consider multiple contracts, including a dark fiber service agreement with FirstLight Fiber, a K9 MOA, and a contract renewal with Saratoga Hospital. Several budget amendments and transfers will be voted on.

• Public Hearing: Amend school speed limits
• Discussion and Vote: FirstLight Fiber service agreement
• Discussion and Vote: K9 Memorandum of Agreement
• Discussion and Vote: Contract renewal with Saratoga Hospital Occupational Medicine
• Discussion and Vote: Set public hearing for Crescent Avenue Connector project

The City Council approved payroll warrants, budget transfers, and several contracts, including a FirstLight Fiber service agreement and a grant award. A public hearing was held for a school speed limit ordinance.

• Approved payroll warrants totaling $2,031,736.08
• Approved budget transfers and amendments totaling $1,690,842.00
• Authorized Mayor to sign FirstLight Fiber service agreement
• Authorized Mayor to sign contract with Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
• Authorized Mayor to sign contract with HL Gage Sales Inc.
• Authorized Mayor to sign contract with National Grid for Spring Run Trail
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOA for temporary Finance Director
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOA for K9 unit

Civilian Review Board

The Civilian Review Board will consider approving the final draft of its operating procedures and hold an executive session to review a complaint form. Public comment will be heard. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Executive session to review a complaint form
• Final Draft of the CRB Procedure – approval vote

Charter Review Commission

The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission meets to approve previous minutes, take public comment, and discuss members' proposals for changes to the city's form of government. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Members asked to bring ideas to support their proposal of government (Other Business item)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a proposed local law to rezone parcels 180.69-2-21 and 180.69-2-22 (663-673 Crescent Ave) from RR to PUD. The council also will vote on several contracts, including waste management and landfill monitoring, a bond resolution, and a memorandum of agreement with the police union. A set of consent agenda items covers payroll and warrants totaling over $2 million.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Local Law 1 of 2026 to rezone two parcels to PUD
• Discussion on adopting the zoning map amendment for those parcels
• Approval of 2026 Bond Resolution
• Award of bid for municipal solid waste and compactor rental to Casella Waste Management
• Authorization for $155,978.56 purchase order for Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Crescent Avenue Connector

The City Council held a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law 1 of 2026 to reclassify two parcels into the Interlaken PUD. The Mayor advised that no vote would be taken during this meeting. Additionally, the Charter Review Commission presented its recommendations.

• Held public hearing for Proposed Local Law 1 of 2026 (No vote taken)
• Received presentation from the Charter Review Commission

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to reclassify two parcels to Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning. The Mayor will announce a $2,500,000 grant from the Empire State Development Pro Housing Funds Program. The council will also discuss voting on an Assurance of Discontinuance with the NYS Attorney General's Office. Other items include a water quality study presentation and approval of court cleaning agreement.

• Public Hearing: Proposed Local Law 1 of 2026 to rezone parcels 180.69-2-21 & 180.69-2-22 to PUD
• Announcement: Award of up to $2,500,000 grant from Empire State Development Pro Housing Funds Program
• Presentation: Loughberry Lake Water Quality and Safe Yield Analysis Study
• Discussion and Vote: Agreement with NYS Unified Court System for Court Cleaning and Minor Repairs
• Discussion and Vote: Authorization for Mayor to sign Assurance of Discontinuance with NYS Office of the Attorney General

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, covering budget transfers, payroll, and warrants. A public hearing on a proposed zoning change for Crescent Ave parcels to Interlaken PUD was opened and closed with no comment. Presentations on Loughberry Lake water quality and a $2.5M housing grant were given. The mayor reappointed members to the Arts Committee.

• Approved consent agenda with budget transfers, midwarrant $2,574.62, payroll $379,885.93, warrants $2,080,303.26 and $92,357.74 (5-0)
• Reappointed Sue Kessler, Eden Compton, Belinda Cullen, Lisa Colisek, Amy Bloom, Jesse House, and Andrea Cherry to the Arts Committee (no vote recorded)

Board of Ethics

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Saratoga Springs Board of Ethics. The board will select a new chairperson, discuss and possibly approve an open inquiry, and prioritize future projects. No major policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting
• Election of a new chairperson
• Discussion/approval of an open inquiry
• Prioritization and selection of next board projects

Charter Review Commission

The commission discussed Phase 2 goals, weighing the current commission form against alternatives like a city manager or strong mayor. Members expressed differing opinions, and the body plans to vote on which direction to pursue at the next meeting on January 27. Public comment included support for the existing form and cautions against a divisive charter change.

• Public comments from Joe Dalton, Jane Weihe, Connie Woytowich, and Tony Izzo
• Discussion of pros and cons of commission form, city manager, and strong mayor
• Members debated whether the current form is dysfunctional or successful
• Plan to hold a majority vote on the focus of Phase 2 at the next meeting (January 27)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Local Law 1 of 2026 to reclassify parcels 180.69-2-21 and 180.69-2-22 to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The meeting also includes a presentation of Charter Review Commission recommendations, approval of payroll and warrants, and votes on multiple contracts and resolutions for services such as solid waste, gravel, alarm systems, and landfill monitoring. An executive session is scheduled to discuss an Article 7 consent judgment involving JLK Global.

• Public hearing and potential vote on Local Law 1 of 2026 to rezone 663-673 Crescent Ave parcels to PUD
• Presentation of proposed charter amendments from the Charter Review Commission
• Discussion and vote on a 2026 bond resolution (amount not specified)
• Award of bid RFP 2024-59 for municipal solid waste and compactor rental to Casella Waste Management, Inc.
• Authorization for Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Saratoga Police Protective and Benevolent Association

The City Council held a preliminary meeting on January 16, 2026. A public hearing was opened on Proposed Local Law 1 to rezone two parcels on Crescent Avenue (663 and 670) to PUD, but the hearing was kept open until the next regular meeting. The consent agenda (payrolls, warrants, budget transfers) was presented but no formal vote is recorded in the minutes. The Council also convened into executive session to discuss an Article 7 consent judgment. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• No substantive decisions recorded; public hearing left open, consent agenda not voted on in minutes, executive session held without recorded action.

Special City Council Meeting

The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amending Chapter 201 to add Daffodil Avenue to the official street list. They will also vote on several contracts including a battery storage agreement with Thales Connect and a waterline installation with Paddock View Development, approve consent agenda items including a $4.66 million warrant, and discuss updates to city fees for 2026.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 201 of the City Code to add Daffodil Avenue to the official list of street names.
• Consent agenda includes approval of MidWarrant 25MWDEC2 in the amount of $4,658,284.76.
• Discussion and vote on authorizing the mayor to sign a contract with Thales Connect LLC for battery storage.
• Discussion and vote on authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement with Paddock View Development LLC for waterline installation.
• Discussion and vote on updates to City Fees for 2026, including DPW general and engineering fees.

The City Council approved updates to 2026 city fees and the Finance Policy Manual, authorized payments and contracts totaling over $4.6 million, and added Daffodil Avenue to the official street list.

• Approved 2026 City Fee updates (4-0)
• Approved Revisions to Finance Policy Manual (4-0)
• Approved Revisions to Finance Policy and Procedure Manual (4-0)
• Approved Resolution to Use Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability (4-0)
• Approved MidWarrant 25MWDEC2 $4,658,284.76 (4-0)
• Approved Payroll 12/19/2025 $526,260.71 (4-0)
• Approved Payroll 12/26/2025 $868,741.84 (4-0)
• Approved Amendment to add Daffodil Avenue to street list (4-0)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Proposed Local Law 1 of 2026 to reclassify parcels 180.69-2-21 and 180.69-2-22 to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The agenda also includes a presentation on Loughberry Lake water quality analysis, approval of warrants and budget transfers totaling over $2.5 million, and an announcement of a $2.5 million state housing grant. An executive session for an attorney-client meeting is scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezoning two parcels to PUD
• Presentation on Loughberry Lake water quality and safe yield analysis
• Consent agenda: warrants totaling $2,555,246.93 and payroll $379,885.93
• Announcement of $2,500,000 grant from Empire State Development Pro Housing Funds Program
• Discussion and vote on Assurance of Discontinuance with NYS Attorney General

The City Council held a preliminary meeting to review upcoming agenda items including budget transfers and legal agreements. No substantive votes were taken on the proposed items during this session, though an executive session was convened to discuss matters with the Attorney General's Office.

• Convened in Executive Session for attorney-client meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned preliminary meeting (5-0)

Preliminary City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed zoning amendment for commercial mixed-use development bonuses and on the Municipal Climate Action Plan. The council is scheduled to vote on adopting the climate plan and on contracts including a $487,151 homeless shelter services agreement with RISE Housing and Support Services. Other actions include updates to city fees, award of bids for trail design and truck route study, and approval of memoranda of agreement with fire and police unions.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 11 to amend UDO Section 240-4.4(B) for commercial mixed-use development bonus
• Public hearing and adoption vote on Municipal Climate Action Plan
• Award of contract to RISE Housing for homeless shelter services at $487,151
• Update to city fees across multiple departments for 2026
• Set public hearing for rezoning 663 and 673 Crescent Ave. from Rural Residential to Interlaken PUD

The City Council approved the Municipal Climate Action Plan and authorized a $487,151 contract for a homeless shelter. The body also approved several budget transfers and contracts for city services.

• Adopted Municipal Climate Action Plan
• Authorized $487,151 contract for homeless shelter services
• Approved budget transfers for payroll and benefits
• Authorized contracts for hardware/software and legal counsel
• Approved budget amendments for city center fund balance
• Authorized contracts for water pipe replacements and fire suppression
• Approved budget transfers for debt service fund
• Authorized contracts for snowplow equipment and greenbelt trail