Schenectady, New York

Historic Resource Commission

The Schenectady Historic Resource Commission will meet on July 23, 2026 at City Hall, Room 110. Commissioners will consider a series of applications for extensions, amendments, and alterations to properties located in several historic districts. The agenda also includes staff approvals for four additional property addresses.

• Extension request for John Forsyth at 1198 Stratford Road, GE Realty Plot Historic District
• Extension request for Charles Padula at 30 Union Ave, Union Triangle Historic District
• Tree removal request for Michael Barron at 1174 Lowell Road, G.E Realty Plot Historic District
• Fence replacement request by Superior Fence and Rail Albany at 1212 Rugby Road, G.E Realty Plot Historic District
• Bluestone treads installation request for Robert Woods at 32 Front Street, Stockade Historic District

City Council Committees

City Council Committees

The council will consider a request to accept a $2,100,000 New York State Food Access Expansion Grant to fund the Electric City Cooperative Grocery. It will also discuss property sales and redemptions, appointments to the Civilian Police Review Board, and a cancer‑screening informational presentation. Additional items include a YMCA employee discount discussion and housing stability task force recommendations.

• Approve $2,100,000 NYS Food Access Grant for Electric City Cooperative Grocery
• Sale of 1339 Bradford Street
• Sale of 1833 Avenue A
• Property redemption of 1110 Forest Road
• Appointments to Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB)

Planning Commission

The City of Schenectady Planning Commission will review several site plan approvals and a special use permit. The meeting includes proposals for commercial operations and residential improvements.

• Special Use Permit for a 5-space residential parking lot at 234 Duane Avenue
• Site plan for a 2,400 square foot pavilion at 2535 Consaul Road
• Site plan for a convenience store at 1608 Union Street
• Site plan for automotive repair and vehicle sales at 1902 Broadway
• Site plan for a tavern at 6 McDonald Avenue

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Schenectady llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará varias aprobaciones de planes de sitio y un permiso de uso especial. La agenda de consentimiento incluye un estacionamiento residencial y un pabellón de iglesia. Los temas de nuevos negocios involucran una tienda de conveniencia, un taller de reparación automotriz, una taberna, una subdivisión y una oficina comercial. Se aceptan comentarios por correo electrónico antes de la reunión.

• Agenda de consentimiento: estacionamiento en 234 Duane Avenue y pabellón en 2535 Consaul Road
• Khalil Nagi busca la aprobación del plan de sitio para una tienda de conveniencia en 1608 Union Street
• Mohamed Abdalah Al Falahi solicita el plan de sitio para reparación de automóviles/venta de vehículos en 1902 Broadway
• Deborah Pusatere solicita el plan de sitio para operar una taberna en 6 McDonald Avenue
• Julie Horn solicita la subdivisión y el plan de sitio para una oficina comercial en 1721 Union Street

City Council

The City Council will review several resolutions including police department salary reallocations and grant acceptances. Other items include housing fund amendments, zoning code reviews, and equipment purchases for fire services.

• Reallocation of $17,324.00 to Police Department longevity salary lines
• Acceptance of $466,193.00 GIVE Grant from NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services
• Acceptance of $19,325.27 in Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant funds
• Contract for Jersen Construction Group, LLC for concrete foundations totaling $219,100.00
• Purchase of a Light Duty Fire Rescue Vehicle from Premier Fire Apparatus, Inc. for $236,500.00

Housing Stability Task Force

The Housing Stability Task Force will discuss updates to the draft report. The meeting includes guest speakers from SCAP and SLIC, as well as a discussion of additional matters.

• Update on edits to Draft report
• Guest speaker: Donna Gonzalez – SCAP
• Guest speaker: Chris Morris - SLIC

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal se reunirán para discutir y recomendar acciones sobre varios puntos, incluyendo un contrato de $235,500 para un nuevo aparato de bomberos Rescue 1, un contrato de cimientos de concreto de $219,100 y una propuesta para eliminar la piscina de Central Park. Se han llevado a cabo audiencias públicas sobre una enmienda a las tarifas de las canchas de tenis. La reunión también incluye presentaciones sobre recursos de detección de cáncer y una proclama para March for Jesus.

• Finanzas: Compra de reemplazo de Rescue 1 a Premier Fire Apparatus Inc. por $235,500
• Desarrollo Urbano y Planificación: Adjudicación de $219,100 a Jersen Construction Group LLC para dos cimientos de concreto
• Salud y Recreación: Proyecto de Eliminación de la Piscina de Central Park (piscina antigua)
• Finanzas: Revisión de la enmienda a la Sección 186-25 'Central Park: Tennis Courts' sobre el sistema de tarifas y reservas
• Finanzas: Acuerdo de Cooperación Intergubernamental para la subvención Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE)

Housing Stability Task Force

El Grupo de Trabajo de Estabilidad de la Vivienda revisará y editará el borrador del informe final, y luego votará su presentación al City Council. Esta es la última reunión antes de que el informe venza el 6 de julio de 2026.

• Revisión del propósito del grupo de trabajo
• Revisión y edición del borrador del informe final
• Votación sobre el informe final para su presentación al City Council
• Discusión de asuntos adicionales

Ethics Board

La Junta de Ética de Schenectady llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para revisar los formularios de declaración financiera presentados por los funcionarios municipales. El orden del día también incluye puntos rutinarios como la convocatoria, el pase de lista, la aprobación de las actas anteriores y otros asuntos.

• Revisión del formulario de declaración financiera presentado por los funcionarios municipales

Historic Resource Commission

La Schenectady Historic Resource Commission considerará ocho solicitudes de alteraciones de propiedades en varios distritos históricos, incluyendo Stockade, Union Street Corridor, Union Triangle y G.E. Realty Plot. Los artículos incluyen la instalación de canaletas, reemplazos de porches, reemplazos de ventanas para la remediación de plomo, remoción de árboles y señalización. La reunión también incluye aprobaciones del personal para dos propiedades.

• Solicitud de remoción de árboles en 1286 Wendell Ave (G.E. Realty Plot Historic District)
• Instalación de señalización en 1 N Church Street (Stockade Historic District)
• Reemplazos de ventanas para la remediación de plomo en 840 Union Street y 1046 University Place
• Reemplazo del porche delantero en 30 Union Ave (Union Triangle Historic District)
• Instalación de canaletas y bajantes en 14 N Church Street (agenda de consentimiento)

Housing Stability Task Force

El Grupo de Estabilidad de la Vivienda de Schenectady se reúne para continuar las discusiones sobre la estabilidad de la vivienda. La agenda incluye una presentación de un corredor inmobiliario sobre vivienda a precio de mercado y una revisión de las respuestas del condado. No se programan votos ni acciones vinculantes; la reunión es una sesión de discusión y planificación.

• Ponente invitado John Howard, corredor inmobiliario, sobre vivienda a precio de mercado
• Revisión de las preguntas enviadas al condado y las respuestas recibidas
• Discusión de asuntos adicionales relacionados con la estabilidad de la vivienda
• Fijación de la fecha de la próxima reunión para compilar un informe

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Schenectady considerará resoluciones para autorizar la aceptación de $5,074,423.91 en fondos estatales para programas de mantenimiento de calles (CHIPS, EWR, PaveNY, STR, POP), una subvención de ciberseguridad de $50,000 y contratos para la gestión de registros del departamento de bomberos y el cierre del tanque de combustible del departamento de policía. Otros puntos incluyen el cambio de nombre de un parque infantil de Central Park a Three Angels Dream, dos acuerdos de reclamaciones y una proclama reconociendo el Mes de la Herencia Caribeño-Americana.

• Autorizar $5,074,423.91 en fondos estatales para los programas Consolidated Local Street & Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR), Pave New York (PaveNY), State Touring Route (STR) y Pave Our Potholes (POP)
• Dirigir el cambio de nombre del parque infantil Tiny Tot Land de Central Park a Three Angels Dream
• Aceptar una subvención de Ciberseguridad de $50,000 de DHS/NYS para equipo, capacitación y planificación
• Adjudicar un contrato de $55,500 a Precision Industrial Maintenance LLC para el cierre del tanque de almacenamiento de petróleo del Departamento de Policía y el suministro temporal de diesel
• Autorizar un contrato de un año por $21,000 con Image Trend Inc. para la gestión de registros de EMS del Departamento de Bomberos

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several site plan approvals and special use permits for businesses and residential projects. Key items include a new athletic facility on Nott Street and a battery energy storage system on Maxon Road Extension.

• Proposal for a 13,340 square foot athletic facility and 40 space parking lot at 487 Nott Street and Devine Street
• Proposal for a battery energy storage system at 1910 Maxon Road Extension
• Request to split 487 Nott Street into two separate parcels
• Proposal for a 5-unit apartment building at 417 Union Street
• Special Use Permit request for a surveying office at 1214 Union Street

City Council Committees

Los Comités del Concejo Municipal considerarán autorizar $5.07 millones en financiamiento estatal para carreteras, adjudicar un contrato de $336,054 para la remoción de la piscina de Central Park y aceptar un contrato de $55,500 para el cierre de un tanque del departamento de policía. También discutirán la modificación de las tarifas de las canchas de tenis y una propuesta sobre el proceso de nombramiento del CPRB. El contrato de software del departamento de bomberos con ImageTrend sin costo adicional también está en la agenda.

• Autorizar el depósito de $5,074,423.91 en fondos de CHIPS, EWR, PaveNY, STR y POP para proyectos capitales de carreteras
• Adjudicar contrato a WM J Keller & Sons para la Eliminación de la Piscina de Central Park por $336,054
• Aceptar contrato de ImageTrend para la gestión de registros del departamento de bomberos (costo neutral)
• Adjudicar contrato de $55,500 a Precision Industrial Maintenance para el cierre del tanque de almacenamiento de petróleo en el Departamento de Policía
• Discutir la enmienda a la Sección 186-25 para las tarifas de las canchas de tenis de Central Park y el sistema de reservas

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará una única solicitud: una varianza de uso de Premnauth Sukhram para la propiedad en 606 Michigan Ave en el distrito R-1 de Residencial Unifamiliar para permitir una vivienda bifamiliar, lo cual no está permitido actualmente en esa zona.

• Solicitud de varianza de uso de Premnauth Sukhram para 606 Michigan Ave (parcela fiscal 49.65-3-11) para permitir una vivienda bifamiliar en un distrito R-1

City Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará la adopción final de ordenanzas que modifican las tarifas de recolección de basura y las tarifas de las canchas de tenis de Central Park, y una resolución que adopta el Annual Action Plan 2026-2027. También se encuentran bajo consideración inicial una reapropiación del presupuesto de capital y una resolución reconociendo el Juneteenth.

• Ordenanza para modificar el Capítulo 161 'Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse' cambiando a un sistema basado en tarifas (consideración final)
• Ordenanza para modificar las tarifas de las canchas de tenis de Central Park y el proceso de reserva (consideración final)
• Resolución que adopta el Annual Action Plan 2026-2027 (consideración final)
• Resolución que autoriza una reapropiación al 2026 Capital Budget (consideración original)
• Resolución reconociendo y honrando el Juneteenth (consideración original)

The City Council received communications and public submissions regarding proposed tennis court fees and park safety, but no official actions were recorded.

• Communications presented to City Council
• Public submissions received regarding tennis court fees
• Public submissions received regarding park safety

Housing Stability Task Force

El Grupo de Trabajo para la Estabilidad de la Vivienda de Schenectady se reúne para continuar las discusiones sobre la estabilidad de la vivienda. Los temas incluyen un ponente invitado sobre el Programa de Vivienda de la Sección 8, la revisión de las preguntas enviadas al condado y sus respuestas, y la planificación de futuras reuniones con un corredor de bienes raíces y representantes de los inquilinos. No hay decisiones formales ni votaciones programadas.

• Ponente invitado del Programa de Vivienda de la Sección 8 analizando el papel de la Sección 8
• Revisión de las preguntas enviadas al County y las respuestas recibidas
• Planificación para la próxima reunión: Discusión con un Real Estate Broker sobre viviendas a precio de mercado
• Planificación para la próxima reunión: Representante de inquilinos de la Legal Aid Society
• Donna Gonzalez, SCAP – Descripción general de los servicios

Historic Resource Commission

La Comisión de Recursos Históricos votará sobre varias solicitudes de alteraciones a propiedades en los distritos históricos de Schenectady. Los artículos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen pintura, paisajismo y una extensión de proyecto; los nuevos asuntos incluyen el reemplazo de cercas, la remoción de árboles y reparaciones de porches. Dos solicitudes están siendo retiradas.

• Solicitud de extensión para 1386 Lowell Road (GE Realty Plot)
• Reemplazo de cerca en 11 N College Street (Stockade Historic District)
• Remoción de árbol en 1188 Avon Road (GE Realty Plot)
• Reparación de porch en 1080 Wendell Ave (Union Triangle)
• Retiro de solicitudes en 20 y 22 Union Ave

The commission adopted the April 23 minutes, modified the agenda, and approved a consent agenda covering extensions, painting, withdrawals, and tree removal. It then approved new Certificates of Appropriateness for fence replacement, porch repair, and other property modifications, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved April 23 minutes with suggested changes (unanimous)
• Modified agenda: moved 1188 Avon Road to consent agenda and 1198 Stratford Road to end (unanimous)
• Granted extension for application at 1386 Lowell Road (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness to paint 1445 Lowell Road (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of applications at 22 Union Ave and 20 Union Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to remove two linden trees at 1188 Avon Road (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to replace fence at 11 N College Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to repair porch at 1080 Wendell Ave with amended conditions (unanimous)

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal discutirán una propuesta de reasignación de $269,100 del saldo de fondos no asignados para ordenar inmediatamente tres compactadores de carga trasera para la recolección de residuos, evitando retrasos de 18 meses y ahorrando $30,000. También revisarán el informe fiscal del primer trimestre que muestra los ingresos del General Fund al 41.65% y los gastos al 21.57%, y considerarán el Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027 que asigna $3.48 millones en subvenciones de HUD para vivienda y servicios públicos. Otros puntos incluyen la modificación de las tarifas de las canchas de tenis en Central Park, la adopción de un panel de contratación de policía comunitaria y la modificación de las tarifas y sanciones del código de recolección de basura.

• Reasignación del Presupuesto de Capital 2026: $269,100 del saldo de fondos no asignados para ordenar tres compactadores de carga trasera (ahorra $30,000).
• Revisión del Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027: $3,476,132 de CDBG, ESG y HOME para asistencia de vivienda, servicios públicos y refugios de emergencia.
• Discusión sobre la adopción de un Panel de Contratación de Policía Comunitaria para involucrar a la comunidad en las decisiones de contratación.
• Revisión de la enmienda a la Sección 186-25 'Central Park: Tennis Courts' sobre el sistema de tarifas y reservas.
• Revisión de la enmienda al Capítulo 161 del código de basura con respecto a las tarifas y sanciones de recolección de residuos sólidos.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo tres audiencias públicas: sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027 para fondos federales de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario por un total de $3,476,132.17, sobre la modificación de las tarifas de las canchas de tenis en Central Park y sobre la actualización de las regulaciones de recolección de basura. El concejo también votará sobre numerosas resoluciones, incluidos contratos de ambulancias y tecnología, una política de Vision Zero, múltiples ventas de propiedades y un contrato de mejora de aceras.

• Audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2026-2027 con $3,476,132.17 en fondos CDBG, ESG y HOME
• Resolución que autoriza el contrato de $284,174.00 para las Mejoras de la Acera de Nott Street a Carver Construction
• Resolución que autoriza una subvención de NYSDOS de $125,000 para iluminación LED en el City Hall
• Venta de 814 Bedford Road por $60,000.00 (con una resolución de rescisión también en la agenda)
• Adopción de una política de Vision Zero para la seguridad vial

The provided document consists of emails and letters from residents regarding garbage collection, police response times, and a proposed apartment complex. No official council decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in this text.

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación considerará varios planes de sitio y permisos de uso especial, incluyendo un dispensario de cannabis con dos ventanillas de autoservicio, un mural, una cafetería con apartamentos y un restaurante. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen una adición de 1,565 sqft a MiSci y una adición de un segundo piso en Union Street. Los comentarios públicos pueden enviarse por correo electrónico antes de la reunión.

• Dispensario de cannabis con 2 ventanillas de autoservicio en 502 Westinghouse Place (Elysian Holdings Group LLC)
• Adición de 1,565 sqft a MiSci en 15 Museum Drive (William Sweet)
• Cafetería en el segundo piso con 4 unidades residenciales en 1626 Union Street (Wei Chen)
• Mural en edificio en 1703 Union Street (RMSS Ventures)
• Restaurante con 2 apartamentos en 1311 Lower Broadway (Latchmin Balgobin)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a special use permit for a 23x30 ft mural at 1703 Union Street, part of Metroplex-funded aesthetic enhancements. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, granting site plan approval for a MiSci addition and a second-story addition at 1626 Union Street. Two items were tabled pending surveys: a restaurant with apartments at 1311 Lower Broadway and a subdivision for Amazing Grace Transportation at 202 Front Street. A site plan for a convenience store at 1608 Union Street was also approved unanimously.

• Approved special use permit for 23x30 ft mural at 1703 Union Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: site plan for MiSci addition at 15 Museum Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: site plan for second story at 1626 Union Street (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan for restaurant and apartments at 1311 Lower Broadway (unanimous)
• Tabled subdivision and site plan for 202 Front Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for convenience store at 1608 Union Street (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQR declarations for consent agenda and mural (unanimous)
• Heard report on cannabis dispensary drive-thru at 502 Westinghouse Place – no action needed

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal se reúnen para discutir y recomendar acciones sobre múltiples temas, incluyendo contratos, resoluciones, ventas de propiedades y audiencias públicas. Los puntos clave incluyen un contrato de $347,516 con Qwake Technologies para un sistema de seguridad de realidad aumentada para bomberos, un contrato de $284,174 para mejoras de aceras y una resolución para adoptar la política de seguridad vial Vision Zero. También se encuentran en la agenda varias ventas y redenciones de propiedades.

• Contrato con Qwake Technologies por $347,516 para el sistema de realidad aumentada para bomberos
• Contrato de mejoras de aceras de Nott Street a Carver Construction por $284,174
• Autorizar acuerdos con NYSDOT para la rehabilitación del pavimento y el puente de Craig Street
• Resolución para adoptar la política Vision Zero para la seguridad vial
• Enmendar el código de recolección de basura (Capítulo 161) con audiencia pública el 26 de mayo

Housing Stability Task Force

El Schenectady Housing Stability Task Force se reúne para discutir el progreso y escuchar al inspector jefe de edificios y al propietario de un motel local. El grupo tiene 51 días restantes para completar sus tareas y presentar un informe para el 6 de julio de 2026. No hay votos ni decisiones formales programadas.

• Plazo de 51 días para completar el informe de estabilidad de vivienda para el 6 de julio
• Orador invitado Brian Trinci, Chief Building Inspector, Code Enforcement
• Orador invitado Jeff Jackson, propietario de Empire Motel
• Actualización y comentarios de la reunión anterior y del Fair Housing Workshop

Zoning Board of Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará dos solicitudes de varianza de área. Ryan Manning busca una varianza para añadir un décimo apartamento en 23 Monroe St a pesar de que el lote es de 5,600 sq ft frente a los 22,250 sq ft requeridos. Wei Chen busca una varianza para permitir cero estacionamientos fuera de la calle para cuatro apartamentos en 1626 Union St donde se requieren seis espacios.

• Varianza de área de Ryan Manning para 23 Monroe St para añadir el décimo apartamento en un lote insuficiente (5,600 sq ft frente a 22,250 requeridos)
• Varianza de área de Wei Chen para 1626 Union St para permitir cero estacionamientos fuera de la calle para 4 apartamentos (6 espacios requeridos)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variance requests for apartment additions at 23 Monroe St and 1626 Union St. The board unanimously approved both requests after determining that the proposed projects met the necessary standards.

• Approved area variance for 23 Monroe St (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 1626 Union St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for March 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration for 23 Monroe St (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration for 1626 Union St (unanimous)

City Council

Esta reunión incluye la consideración final de una ordenanza para aumentar la membresía de la Junta del Distrito de Evaluación Especial del Centro (DSIC) de nueve a quince miembros y modificar las calificaciones. El concejo considerará resoluciones para realizar audiencias públicas sobre el Plan de Acción Anual de HUD 2026-2027, enmiendas al código de recolección de basura y las tarifas de las canchas de tenis de Central Park. Otros puntos incluyen la aceptación de más de $3.4 millones en asignaciones de HUD, la autorización de un acuerdo con la USTA para cerraduras inteligentes en las canchas de tenis, el renombramiento de dos miembros de la Junta de Revisión Policial Civil y la anulación de una venta previa de un lote en 1856 Foster Avenue. Dos resoluciones reconocen la Semana Nacional de Aprecio a la Policía y la Semana Nacional de Aprecio al Maestro.

• Ordenanza (final) para expandir la Junta del Distrito de Evaluación Especial del Centro de 9 a 15 miembros y cambiar las calificaciones de membresía
• Resolución aceptando $3,476,132.17 en asignaciones de HUD 2026-2027 (CDBG: $2,032,803, HOME: $1,263,134.17, ESG: $180,195)
• Audiencia pública sobre la enmienda del código de basura/desechos (Capítulo 161) que cubre estándares de recolección, tarifas y penalizaciones
• Audiencia pública sobre la actualización de las tarifas y el sistema de reservas de las canchas de tenis de Central Park (Sección 186-25)
• Autorización al alcalde para firmar el acuerdo con la USTA para el sistema de cerraduras SmartAccess y la gestión de Serve Tennis; costos anuales de cerraduras $500 la primera unidad, $330 cada unidad adicional (primer año cubierto por la USTA)

The Schenectady City Council approved eight resolutions and ordinances unanimously. The meeting also included public comments regarding proposed fees for Central Park tennis courts and a donation to a local veterans' post.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 meeting
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-05 unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-079 unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-080 unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-081 unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-082 unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-083 unanimously
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-084 unanimously

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal de Schenectady discutirán y votarán sobre múltiples puntos, incluyendo la autorización al alcalde para celebrar un acuerdo con la USTA para un sistema de cerraduras SmartAccess en las canchas de tenis de Central Park, la revisión de las asignaciones de HUD para 2026-2027 y la modificación de la estructura de tarifas para las canchas de tenis. Otros puntos incluyen una señal de stop de prueba en Becker Street, nombramientos para la Junta de Revisión Policial Civil y varias resoluciones y reclamos. Los comités abarcan Salud y Recreación, Finanzas, Operaciones Gubernamentales, Eficiencia Administrativa, Desarrollo y Planificación de la Ciudad, y Reclamos.

• Autorizar al alcalde a celebrar el acuerdo con USTA para cerraduras SmartAccess en las canchas de tenis de Central Park (costo anual $500 por la primera unidad, $330 por cada unidad adicional; USTA cubre el primer año)
• Revisión de las Asignaciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los EE. UU. (HUD) 2026-2027
• Enmendar la Sección 186-25 'Central Park: Tennis Courts' sobre el sistema de tarifas y reservas
• Nombramiento para la Junta de Revisión Policial Civil (CPRB)
• Señal de stop de prueba en Becker Street

Housing Stability Task Force

El Grupo de Trabajo para la Estabilidad de la Vivienda recibirá informes de los miembros sobre hallazgos y recomendaciones preliminares, y escuchará el testimonio público invitado de la residente Latoya James sobre las barreras relacionadas con los arrendadores y el acceso a los servicios. Posteriormente, los miembros discutirán las prioridades, los productos entregables y los plazos para la próxima reunión.

• Informes de asignación de miembros con hallazgos y recomendaciones preliminares
• Testimonio público de Latoya James sobre la experiencia vivida con problemas de arrendadores
• Discusión de prioridades, productos entregables y plazos para la próxima reunión
• Resumen de la reunión del 10 de abril de 2026

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Schenectady llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la expansión de la Junta del Distrito de Evaluación Especial del Centro de 9 a 15 miembros y la modificación de los requisitos de membresía. El concejo también votará sobre varias resoluciones, que incluyen la aceptación de una subvención estatal de $338,433 para detectives de violencia doméstica, la adjudicación de contratos importantes para el Jay Street Connector y la pavimentación de calles, la venta de una propiedad ejecutada y la resolución de una demanda.

• Audiencia pública para enmendar la Sección 9-6 del código de la ciudad, aumentando la membresía de la Junta del Distrito de Evaluación Especial del Centro de 9 a 15 y cambiando los requisitos
• Aceptar $338,433 de la subvención NYS STRIVE para dos detectives dedicados, un analista de delitos a tiempo parcial y horas extras en el Departamento de Policía de Schenectady
• Adjudicar contrato de $3,874,174 a Carver Construction para el proyecto Jay Street Connector, financiado por la Downtown Revitalization Initiative
• Adjudicar contrato de $3,146,809.90 a Callanan Industries para el programa de pavimentación CHIPs 2026
• Autorizar un acuerdo de $55,000 a Andre Porter para resolver una demanda sobre el excedente de una venta por ejecución hipotecaria de 1821 Lenox Road

The City Council approved eight resolutions unanimously and received a list of appointments from the mayor. No substantive legislation was introduced or voted upon.

• Approved Resolution 2026-075 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-076 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-077 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-078 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-CS-05 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-CS-06 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-CS-07 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-CS-08 (Unanimous)

Historic Resource Commission

La Comisión de Recursos Históricos llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para decidir sobre siete solicitudes de alteraciones en propiedades de los distritos históricos de Schenectady. Los puntos incluyen el reemplazo de revestimientos, la instalación de HVAC, la remoción de árboles, la instalación de cercas y el reemplazo de ventanas para la remediación de plomo. La comisión también abordará las aprobaciones del personal en varias otras propiedades.

• Reemplazar el revestimiento en 236 Green Street (Stockade Historic District)
• Instalar un sistema mini-split en 72 Union Avenue (Union Triangle Historic District)
• Remover un árbol muerto en 1189 Lowell Road (GE Realty Plot Historic District)
• Instalar una cerca en 408 Union Street (Union Street Corridor Historic District)
• Reemplazar ventanas para la remediación de plomo en 1211 Union Street (Union Street Corridor Historic District)

The Historic Resource Commission approved the consent agenda, which included tree removal at 1248 Lenox Road, a mini‑split installation at 72 Union Ave, and a dead‑tree removal at 1189 Lowell Road, all with staff‑recommended conditions. The commission also granted Certificates of Appropriateness for siding work at 236 Green Street, a fence at 408 Union Street, and window replacements at 1211 Union Street, each unanimously. All approvals require necessary permits and completion within one year.

• Approved consent agenda covering three applications (unanimous)
• Approved removal of two trees at 1248 Lenox Road (unanimous)
• Approved mini‑split system installation at 72 Union Ave (unanimous)
• Approved dead‑tree removal at 1189 Lowell Road (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for siding replacement at 236 Green Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence installation at 408 Union Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 1211 Union Street (unanimous)

City Council Committees

Los comités del Concejo Municipal considerarán varios contratos y puntos de política, incluyendo una adjudicación de $3.87 millones para el Jay Street Connector, un programa de pavimentación de $3.15 millones y un reemplazo de generador policial de $339,000. También discutirán la expansión del compostaje, revisarán el informe fiscal del primer trimestre y considerarán cambios al código de residuos sólidos y a la membresía de la junta del Downtown Special Assessment District.

• ABAC para Jay Street Connector a Carver Construction, Inc. por $3,874,174
• ABAC para el 2026 CHIPS Paving Program a Callanan Industries por $3,146,809
• ABAC para el reemplazo del generador del Departamento de Policía a S.W. Burke Electric por $339,000
• Discusión sobre la expansión de la capacidad de compostaje y la desviación de restos de comida municipales
• Enmienda propuesta para aumentar la membresía de la Junta del Downtown SAD de 9 a 15

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Schenectady considerará varias aprobaciones de planes de sitio, incluyendo un pabellón de eventos al aire libre de GE Vernova en 1 River Road, una adición de un segundo piso en 1626 Union Street para una cafetería y seis unidades residenciales, y un taller de reparación de carrocerías en 1600 State Street. La agenda de consentimiento incluye extensiones para edificios de apartamentos en Sir Benjamin Way y Angela Court, un salón de cosmetología y un estacionamiento.

• GE Vernova busca la aprobación del plan de sitio para un pabellón de eventos al aire libre de 80'x80' en 1 River Road, Distrito M-2.
• Wei Chen propone una adición de un segundo piso en 1626 Union Street para una cafetería con seis unidades residenciales.
• Minerva Chand-Singh solicita el plan de sitio y un permiso de uso especial para la reparación de carrocerías en 1600 State Street.
• Staesha Anderson solicita la aprobación del plan de sitio para un bar y parrilla en 108 Jay Street.
• La agenda de consentimiento incluye extensiones de un año para edificios de apartamentos de 12 y 14 unidades en Sir Benjamin Way y Angela Court.

The Commission approved a new outdoor event pavilion for GE Vernova at 1 River Road and granted final site plan approval for a restaurant at 201 South Brandywine Avenue. Additionally, several consent agenda items including apartment extensions and a cosmetology salon were approved, and a special use permit was issued for a parking lot and garage at 458 Fourth Street.

• Approved one-year extension for Larapa Serafini Partnership on Sir Benjamin Way (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for Larapa Serafini Partnership on Angela Court (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Kerann Beckles cosmetology salon at 1007 Chrisler Avenue (unanimous)
• Issued Special Use Permit for parking lot and garage at 458 Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for GE Vernova outdoor event pavilion at 1 River Road (unanimous)
• Granted final site plan approval for restaurant at 201 South Brandywine Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo considerará una ordenanza que añade una definición de Sistemas de Almacenamiento de Energía mediante Baterías al código de zonificación y modifica la tabla de usos para permitirlos bajo estándares especificados. También llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública para ampliar la Junta del Distrito de Evaluación Especial del Centro de 9 a 15 miembros, autorizar un convenio colectivo con el sindicato de bomberos y votar sobre múltiples ventas de propiedades y resoluciones de reconocimiento.

• Ordenanza que añade la definición de 'Battery Energy Storage System' al código de zonificación y modifica el Schedule B para permitir sistemas de Tier 1 y Tier 2 en distritos especificados
• Resolución que convoca a una audiencia pública para aumentar la membresía de la Junta del Distrito de Evaluación Especial del Centro de 9 a 15 miembros (27 de abril de 2026)
• Resolución que autoriza el convenio colectivo con Local 28 Schenectady Paid Firefighters
• Resolución que aprueba la venta de un lote vacante en 22 McClellan Street por $11,300.00
• Resolución que adjudica el contrato de señalización y orientación a Grafton Data Systems, Inc. por $218,482.50

The Schenectady City Council approved the minutes from March 23, 2026, and adopted a consent agenda of 24 resolutions unanimously. No other substantive votes were taken. Public comments addressed sanitation, illegal dumping, a request for additional ARPA funding for a community grocery project, and housing concerns.

• Approved minutes of March 23, 2026 (motion made, seconded, adopted by voice vote)
• Adopted consent agenda of 24 resolutions unanimously (Resolution Nos. 2026-055 through 2026-074, 2026-CS-03, 2026-CS-04)

Housing Stability Task Force

El Schenectady Housing Stability Task Force revisará el progreso de su estudio de 120 días (quedan 87 días) y analizará los desafíos de la vivienda, centrándose en los hoteles utilizados por el DSS para viviendas temporales, el cumplimiento del código y la supervisión. Los miembros también considerarán asistir al próximo Fair Housing Event el 21 de abril de 2026.

• Revisión de la promulgación de la legislación Resolution 2025-138 y el cronograma restante (informe vence el 6 de julio de 2026)
• Discusión sobre la colaboración con One Schenectady
• Discusión sobre los hoteles utilizados por el DSS para viviendas temporales, incluyendo pagos, estándares de código y responsabilidad regulatoria
• Fair Housing Event el 21 de abril de 2026 – los miembros pueden asistir a talleres
• Artículo sobre el cambio de ley de los vales de la Sección 8 en Utica reservado para una discusión futura

City Council Committees

The City Council Committee will consider several items, including awarding a $218,482.50 contract to Grafton Data Systems for signage and wayfinding. It will also review a $47,110.00 contract for Globe Firefighting Gear, revisions to municipal golf course green fees, and a zoning proposal for battery energy storage systems. Additional agenda items cover vacant‑lot sales and various community recognitions.

• Award contract for "Signage & Wayfinding Re‑Bid — Base Bid & Alt #1" to Grafton Data Systems, Inc. – $218,482.50
• Approve Globe Firefighting Gear purchase – $4,891 per set, total $47,110.00 for 10 sets
• Revised green fees and rates at the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
• Zoning amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems (CPH)
• Sale of vacant lots at 22 McClellan St., 376 Hoosick St., 814 Bedford Rd., 1080 Helderberg Ave.

Planning Commission

The Schenectady City Planning Commission will consider a request from 104-112 Erie, LLC for a one-year extension of a site‑plan approval granted in April 2022 for a 5‑story, 110‑unit residential building and related renovations in the C‑4 Downtown Mixed‑Use District. The commission will also consider site‑plan applications from Native Partners LLC for an office building and flex‑warehousing project on the Maxon Road Extension properties in the M‑1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District. Additional applications include a church at 1369 Lower Broadway (Emma Perdomo), a spa at 1833 Broadway (Deli Zhang), and an autobody repair shop at 9 Edison Avenue (Ravin Seecoomar), each seeking approval under the relevant zoning sections.

• 104‑112 Erie, LLC: 1‑year extension of site‑plan approval for 5‑story, 110‑unit residential building and renovations (C‑4 Downtown Mixed‑Use District).
• Native Partners LLC: site‑plan approval for office building and flex warehousing on Maxon Road Extension parcels (M‑1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District).
• Emma Perdomo: site‑plan approval to operate a church at 1369 Lower Broadway (M‑1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District).
• Deli Zhang: site‑plan approval to operate a spa at 1833 Broadway (C‑2 Mixed‑Use Commercial District).
• Ravin Seecoomar: site‑plan approval to operate an autobody and repair shop at 9 Edison Avenue (M‑1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District).

The commission unanimously approved a one‑year extension of the site‑plan approval for 104‑112 Erie Boulevard. It also unanimously approved Native Partners’ site‑plan for the Maxon Road Extension project, attaching conditions on signage, curb cuts, fencing setbacks, and corner widening. A negative SEQR declaration was issued for the same project. The February 18, 2026 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved one‑year extension of site‑plan approval for 104‑112 Erie (unanimous)
• Approved Native Partners site‑plan for Maxon Road Extension with conditions (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for Native Partners project (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Resource Commission

The Historic Resource Commission will consider approvals for a fence at 9 Morris Ave in the Morris Avenue Historic District, signage at 35 North Ferry Street in the Stockade Historic District, multiple window replacement projects at 20 Union Ave and 22 Union Ave in the Union Triangle Historic District, and removal of a dead tree at 1175 Stratford Road in the GE Realty Plot Historic District.

• Fence approval for 9 Morris Ave (Morris Avenue Historic District)
• Signage approval for 35 North Ferry Street (Stockade Historic District)
• Window replacement approval for 20 Union Ave (Union Triangle Historic District)
• Window replacement approval for 22 Union Ave (Union Triangle Historic District)
• Dead tree removal approval for 1175 Stratford Road (GE Realty Plot Historic District)

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a stockade fence and a 4‑foot gate at 9 Morris Ave, with specific material and permit conditions. It also approved signage at 35 North Ferry Street and a dead‑tree removal at 1175 Stratford Road, and it tabled the window‑replacement applications for 20 and 22 Union Ave pending more information. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence and 4‑ft gate at 9 Morris Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 35 North Ferry Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to remove dead tree at 1175 Stratford Road (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows at 20R Union Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled window‑replacement applications for 20 and 22 Union Ave for May meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted prior meeting minutes from February 26 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (window replacement at 20R Union Ave and tree removal) (unanimous)
• Moved items 1 and 2 to regular agenda and item 6 to consent agenda (no vote required)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schenectady Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider 13 separate area variance requests for a property at 546 Schenectady St. The applicant, Yadho Khamai, is seeking relief from frontage, side yard, and rear yard setback requirements in the R-2 Two-Family district. The board will also consider a variance for 1509/1505 State St to increase off-street parking.

• Yadho Khamai seeks 13 area variances for 546 Schenectady St (R-2 district)
• Relief sought for frontage, side yard, and rear yard setbacks
• Raheel Thalho seeks variance for 1509/1505 State St (C-2 district)
• Relief sought to increase off-street parking from 12 to 46 spaces
• Meeting held at City Hall, Room 110, on March 25, 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting unanimously. It then unanimously approved all area variances requested by Yadho Khamai for Lots One, Two, and Three at 546 Schenectady St, covering frontage, side‑yard, and rear‑yard setbacks. The Board also unanimously approved a parking variance allowing 46 off‑street spaces at 1509/1505 State St. SEQR Negative Declarations were adopted unanimously for both projects.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved area variances for Lot One, Lot Two, and Lot Three at 546 Schenectady St (frontage, side‑yard, rear‑yard) (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for Yadho Khamai project (unanimous)
• Approved parking variance for 46 off‑street spaces at 1509/1505 State St (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for Raheel Thalho project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for intersection improvements at Crane Street, Chrisler Avenue, and Main Street. The body is also reviewing several property sales for affordable housing and vacant lot disposals, as well as an environmental declaration for the Jay Street Connector Project.

• Contract for Crane Street, Chrisler Avenue, & Main Street Intersection Improvement to Callanan Industries, Inc. for $1,361,107.50
• Sale of 506 Hattie Street for $60,000.00
• Sale of 234 Duane Avenue for $6,500.00
• Sale of 1679 Broadway for $5,050.00 and 2201 Broadway for $1,500.00
• Environmental declaration of no significant impact for the Jay Street Connector Project

The council approved the consent agenda, adopting Resolutions 2026‑042 through 2026‑054 and 2026‑CS‑02 unanimously. A motion to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting was also made and seconded. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adopted Resolution 2026‑042 supporting the Schenectady County Food Council’s 2027 legislative priorities (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑043 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑044 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑045 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑046 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑047 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑048 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑054 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several new business items, including a request by 104-112 Erie, LLC for a one-year extension of a site-plan approval granted in April 2022 for a mixed-use residential development in the C-4 Downtown Mixed-Use District. It will also review site-plan applications from Native Partners LLC for an office and flex-warehousing project on Maxon Road Extension, Emma Perdomo for a church at 1369 Lower Broadway, Deli Zhang for a spa at 1833 Broadway, and Ravin Seecoomar for an autobody and repair shop at 9 Edison Avenue. All proposals are located in designated manufacturing or mixed-use districts.

• 104-112 Erie, LLC requests a 1-year extension of site-plan approval for a 5‑story, 110‑unit residential building and additional units at 106, 108, and 112 Erie Boulevard (C-4 Downtown Mixed-Use District)
• Native Partners LLC seeks site-plan approval for an office building and flex‑warehousing on Maxon Road Extension parcels (M-1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District)
• Emma Perdomo requests site-plan approval to operate a church at 1369 Lower Broadway (M-1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District)
• Deli Zhang requests site-plan approval to operate a spa at 1833 Broadway (C-2 Mixed-Use Commercial District)
• Ravin Seecoomar requests site-plan approval to operate an autobody and repair shop at 9 Edison Avenue (M-1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District)

City Council Committees

City Council committees will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a $1.36 million intersection improvement and the Jay Street Connector Project. The body is also reviewing the sale of multiple vacant lots for affordable homeownership and updating firefighter PPE specifications.

• Contract for Crane Street, Chrisler Avenue, & Main Street Intersection Improvement to Callanan Industries, Inc. for $1,361,107.50
• Environmental determination for the Jay Street Connector Project
• Sale of multiple vacant lots and properties (including 234 Duane Ave, 506 Hattie St, 1679 Broadway, and 2201 Broadway) for affordable homeownership
• Update to firefighting turnout gear specifications to meet NFPA 1970 standards
• Proposed resolution supporting Schenectady County Food Council priorities for the NYS FY 2027 budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schenectady Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a series of area variance requests for a property at 546 Schenectady St. The applicant, Yadho Khamai, seeks relief from frontage and setback requirements for three lots in the R-2 Two-Family district. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

• Yadho Khamai seeks area variances for 546 Schenectady St (Lots 1, 2, and 3) to reduce frontage from 40 ft to 31.875 ft
• Yadho Khamai seeks area variances for 546 Schenectady St (Lots 1, 2, and 3) to reduce side yard setback from 5 ft to 0 ft
• Yadho Khamai seeks area variances for 546 Schenectady St (Lots 1, 2, and 3) to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 20 ft
• Property is located at 546 Schenectady St in the R-2 Two-Family district
• Meeting is at City Hall, Room 110, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted a Negative Declaration SEQR resolution unanimously. It also voted unanimously to table the area variance application for 546 Schenectady St presented by Yadho Khamai.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Negative Declaration SEQR resolution (unanimous)
• Tabled Yadho Khamai area variance application (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to issue serial bonds up to $7,452,275 to fund the 2026 Capital Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA).

• Proposed issuance of serial bonds not to exceed $7,452,275 for the 2026 Capital Plan
• Proposed 90-day suspension of payments for excess residential waste and bulky items
• Proposed sale of a vacant lot on Willowcreek Avenue for $2,000.00
• Proposed easement agreement with Maxon Alco Properties, LLC for the Mohawk River Overlook
• Proposed redemptions after foreclosure for 512 Schenectady Street, 1114 Cutler Street, 1313 Helderberg Avenue, 2229 Watt Street, and 2361 Consaul Road

The City Council approved the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. It then approved the consent agenda. Ordinance No. 2026‑01 and Ordinance No. 2026‑02 were each adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Feb 23, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑01 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑02 (unanimous)

City Council Committees

The City Council will vote on a bond ordinance authorizing up to $7,452,275 to finance capital projects across multiple departments. It will also consider a reimbursement of up to $4,985 for the Rose Garden Restoration Committee, an easement agreement with Maxon Alco Properties for the Mohawk River Overlook, and a resolution appointing Adonis Richards as the city poet laureate. Additional items include a review of Chapter 183 Nuisances, updates on ARPA and CDBG funding, and staffing changes for the Housing Stability Task Force.

• Bond Ordinance authorizing $7,452,275 for 2026 capital improvements
• Easement agreement with Maxon Alco Properties for the Mohawk River Overlook at Mohawk Harbor
• Rose Garden Restoration Committee reimbursement request not to exceed $4,985
• Resolution to appoint Adonis Richards as Schenectady Poet Laureate
• Review and amendment of City Code Chapter 183 (Nuisances) to align with NY State Penal Law

Historic Resource Commission

The Historic Resource Commission will consider two applications to replace components of houses located in historic districts. One application from Bob Muscanell proposes replacing the roof at 19 G overnors Lane in the Stockade Historic District. A second application from Rachel Santiago and Samuel Taveras proposes replacing the garage door at 1156 Stratford Road in the GE Realty Plot Historic District. The commission will also discuss staff approvals, CLG training, a culvert repair in the GE Realty Plot, and a commissioner update.

• Roof replacement at 19 G overnors Lane (Stockade Historic District) – application by Bob Muscanell
• Garage door replacement at 1156 Stratford Road (GE Realty Plot Historic District) – application by Rachel Santiago & Samuel Taveras
• Discussion of CLG Training
• Discussion/approval of GE Realty Plot culvert repair
• HRC Commissioner update

The Historic Resource Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the roof replacement at 19 Governors Lane in the Stockade Historic District, with staff‑recommended conditions, by unanimous vote. The commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the garage door work at 1156 Stratford Road in the GE Realty Plot Historic District, with staff‑recommended conditions, by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 19 Governors Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for garage door work at 1156 Stratford Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 22 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Schenectady City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Mayor to accept a $2,008,304.50 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant and a $201,933.85 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The Council will also transmit a proposed amendment adding a definition for battery energy storage facilities to the zoning ordinance and authorize sales of multiple vacant lots. Additional items include an ARPA allocation amendment for the Hamilton Hill Arts Center, several settlement authorizations, and an ordinance to amend Chapter 183 on public nuisances.

• Resolution to accept $2,008,304.50 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant
• Resolution to accept $201,933.85 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Resolution to add definition of Battery Energy Storage Facilities to Section 264-2 of the zoning ordinance
• Resolution authorizing sale of vacant lot at 274 Duane Avenue for $3,000.00
• Resolution authorizing sale of 814 Bedford Road for $75,000.00

The council approved the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting (outcome not recorded). It adopted the consent agenda, including Resolutions 2026-012 through 2026-029, all adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Motion to approve minutes of Feb 9, 2026 – outcome not recorded
• Resolutions 2026-012 through 2026-029 adopted unanimously
• Motion to adjourn – passed, meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Schenectady Planning Commission will review several site‑plan applications and a special‑use permit at its February 18, 2026 meeting. Requests include extensions, new commercial and residential projects, and a parking lot. Each item will be considered for approval under the relevant zoning district regulations.

• Salina Singh requests extension for restaurant and residential unit at 1483 State Street (C‑2 Mixed‑Use Commercial District)
• Native Partners LLC requests site‑plan approval for office building and flex warehousing at Maxon Road Extension properties (M‑1 Light Manufacturing and Warehousing District)
• Chandrawatie Peetum requests Special Use Permit for a 24‑space parking lot at 1306 Fifth Avenue (R‑2 Two‑Family Residential District)
• Community Cans LLC requests site‑plan approval for a bottle redemption center at 14 Willow Avenue (C‑2 Mixed‑Use Commercial District)
• Jamel Williams requests site‑plan approval for a 20‑unit apartment building at 223 Nott Terrace (C‑4 Downtown Mixed‑Use Commercial District)

The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a 24‑space parking lot at 1306 Fifth Avenue, contingent on a zoning variance, with multiple conditions attached. The commission also extended the site‑plan approval for 1483 State Street through February 18, 2027, and tabled the Native Partners office‑building proposal due to an incomplete SWPPP. A negative SEQR declaration was issued for the Fifth Avenue project.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 1306 Fifth Avenue parking lot (unanimous)
• Extension of site‑plan approval for 1483 State Street valid through Feb 18 2027 (unanimous)
• Tabled Native Partners office‑building site‑plan pending SWPPP review (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for 1306 Fifth Avenue project (unanimous)

City Council Committees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance applications. Two area variances submitted by Wilfredo Hernandez for 121 Harborside Dr in the C‑3 Waterfront Mixed‑Use district seek permission to install four wall signs and to allow 416 sq ft of signage, both exceeding the current Schedule I sign limits. A use variance submitted by Renuka and Anushka Kalicharan for 931 Altamont Ave in the R‑1 Single‑Family Residential district seeks approval for a multifamily dwelling, which is not a permitted use under Schedule A. No other agenda items are listed.

• Area variance for 121 Harborside Dr – permit four wall signs (0 currently allowed)
• Area variance for 121 Harborside Dr – permit 416 sq ft of signage (0 currently allowed)
• Use variance for 931 Altamont Ave – permit multifamily dwelling in R‑1 district

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a SEQR Negative Declaration and the area variances for signs A, B, and C at 121 Harborside Dr. A second SEQR Negative Declaration was approved unanimously. A motion to overturn the zoning officer’s determination for 931 Altamont Ave was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• SEQR Negative Declaration for area variance approved (unanimous)
• Approved area variances for signs A, B, & C at 121 Harborside Dr (unanimous)
• SEQR Negative Declaration for use variance approved (unanimous)
• Motion to overturn Zoning Officer’s determination for 931 Altamont Ave was made (outcome not recorded)

City Council Committees

City Council committees will meet to discuss a major pavement and bridge rehabilitation contract and the lease-purchase of three new fire department vehicles. The body will also review updates to the city's nuisance code and various right-of-way permits.

• Contract for 'Craig Street Pavement and Bridge Rehabilitation' to Carver Construction Inc. for $14,972,174.00
• Lease-purchase agreement for 1 Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and 2 Rosenbauer Commander Pumpers totaling $4,189,759
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 183 of the City Code ('Nuisances') to align with NY State Penal Law regarding cannabis
• Revocable Permit No. 692 for an awning at 156 Barrett Street (Riggi & Co. LLC)
• Revocable Permit No. 693 for a sign and awning at 166 Jay Street (Sweet Sprig LLC)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on February 23, 2026, to discuss an ordinance amending Chapter 183 of the Schenectady City Code to align with New York State Penal Law. The proposed changes would establish a point system for nuisance violations and grant the Mayor authority to close buildings or suspend licenses.

• Public hearing set for February 23, 2026, on nuisance ordinance
• Proposes point system for nuisance violations based on Penal Law
• Authorizes Mayor to close buildings or suspend licenses for nuisances
• Authorizes $14,972,174.00 contract for Craig Street pavement & bridge rehab
• Authorizes purchase of 1 Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and 2 Rosenbauer Commander Pumpers

The council approved the minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting. It then approved the consent agenda, adopting Resolutions 2026-004 through 2026-011 unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the Dec 22, 2025 council meeting (motion passed)
• Approved Consent Agenda, adopting Resolutions 2026-004, 2026-005, 2026-006, 2026-007, 2026-008, 2026-009, 2026-010, and 2026-011 (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.

City Council

The Schenectady City Council will meet to elect a President and appoint a City Clerk for the 2026-2027 term. The body will also designate the Daily Gazette as the official city publication.

• Election of City Council President for 2026-2027
• Appointment of City Clerk for 2026-2027
• Designation of Daily Gazette as official publication

City Council Committees

The City Council is reviewing requests for new fire apparatus and federal grants to fund firefighter training and the hiring of 10 new recruits. The body is also considering an ordinance to update the city's nuisance code to align with New York State cannabis laws.

• Lease-purchase agreement for 1 Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and 2 Rosenbauer Commander Pumpers
• Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant totaling $222,127.24
• Acceptance of SAFER Grant for 10 new firefighters ($2,008,304.50 federal / $1,248,710.00 city over 3 years)
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 183 of the City Code regarding cannabis and nuisance laws
• Items regarding 713 Albany Street, 933 Congress Street, and Helderberg Avenue SBL 49.77-1-4

City Council

The Schenectady City Council will meet to elect a President and appoint a City Clerk for the years 2026 and 2027. The body will also designate the Daily Gazette as the official city publication. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 209.

• Election of City Council President for 2026-2027
• Appointment of City Clerk for 2026-2027
• Designation of Daily Gazette as official publication
• Meeting held in Room 209
• Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

Historic Resource Commission

The Historic Resource Commission will consider three applications for property alterations. The requests involve installations of gutters, signage, and a roof replacement.

• New gutters at 205 Green Street (Stockade Historic District)
• New signage at 1 N Church Street (Stockade Historic District)
• Roof replacement at 855 Union Street (Union Street Corridor Historic District)

The Historic Resource Commission approved its consent agenda unanimously. It then granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the roof replacement at 855 Union Street, adding an amendment to repair or replace flashings if necessary, with the motion carried unanimously. The commission also approved the corrected December 18 minutes unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Granted Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 855 Union Street with amendment to repair/replace flashings if necessary (unanimous)
• Approved corrected December 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved items 1 and 2 to consent agenda (by motion)
• Moved item 2 back to regular agenda for discussion (by motion)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a consent agenda approving several site‑plan applications, including new apartments, a restaurant, a grocery store, a gas station, and a tire shop. It will also consider new business applications such as townhouses, a grocery store, a parcel split, a restaurant‑apartment rehab, an auto‑repair shop, a banquet hall with apartments, and an auto‑sales business. All items are requests for site‑plan approval under various sections of the city code.

• Add 7 new apartment units at 416 State Street (C-4 Downtown Mixed‑Use Commercial District)
• Limited service restaurant at 1100 Albany Street (C-2 Mixed‑Use Commercial District)
• Grocery store at 1619 Eastern Parkway (C-2 Mixed‑Use Commercial District)
• Gas station with convenience store at 1120 Erie Boulevard (C-4 Downtown Mixed‑Use Commercial District)
• Construction of 4 townhouses at 546 Schenectady Street (R-2 Two‑Family Residential District)

The commission unanimously approved full site‑plan approval for every item on the consent agenda, attaching staff‑report conditions. It also issued negative SEQR declarations for the 416 State Street and 1872 State Street projects. Final site‑plan approvals were granted for the 546 Schenectady Street townhouses and the 814 Eastern Avenue grocery store, and subdivision approval was given for 1656 Carrie Street.

• Approved full site‑plan approval for all consent agenda items with conditions (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for 416 State Street and 1872 State Street projects (unanimous)
• Approved final site‑plan for 546 Schenectady Street townhouses (unanimous)
• Approved final site‑plan for 814 Eastern Avenue grocery store (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision approval for 1656 Carrie Street split (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for 1656 Carrie Street project (unanimous)

City Council Committees

The council will hear a presentation on the planned replacement of the Crane Street Bridge, a Class II project that would begin construction in 2027. It will consider a lease‑purchase agreement for new fire apparatus and the acceptance of two federal grants: the Assistance to Firefighters Grant ($222,127.24 total) and the SAFER Grant (federal $2,008,304.50, city $1,248,710 over three years). The body will also review an ordinance to amend Chapter 183 of the city code to align with New York State penal law changes.

• Presentation on Crane Street Bridge replacement (project between Van Velsen St and Houlton Ave, construction slated for 2027)
• Lease‑purchase agreement for 1 Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and 2 Rosenbauer Commander pumpers for the fire department
• Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant: $201,933.85 federal, $20,193.39 city match (total $222,127.24)
• Acceptance of SAFER Grant: $2,008,304.50 federal and $1,248,710 city funding to hire 10 new firefighters over three years
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 183 “Nuisances” to reflect NY Penal Law Article 222 and other state law updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four variance applications. These include requests for non-permitted parking uses and the construction of a multifamily dwelling in a single-family district.

• Use variance for accessory parking at 652 Sunset St
• Area variance for non-contiguous ancillary parking at 652 Sunset St
• Area variance for a single-family dwelling with 35 ft of frontage at 1191 Eastern Ave
• Use variance for a four-unit multifamily dwelling at 60 Cheltingham Ave

The Board approved the minutes from the December 10, 2025 meeting unanimously. It approved both the use and area variances for 652 Sunset St unanimously after a SEQR Negative Declaration. It denied the use variance for 60 Cheltingham Ave with a 3‑3 vote. SEQR Negative Declarations were also adopted unanimously for the Sunset St and Eastern Ave applications.

• Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved use variance for 652 Sunset St (unanimous)
• Approved area variance for 652 Sunset St (unanimous)
• Denied use variance for 60 Cheltingham Ave (3 in favor, 3 opposed)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for 652 Sunset St (unanimous)
• Adopted SEQR Negative Declaration for 1191 Eastern Ave (unanimous)

City Council

City Council Committees

The Public Safety Committee will review a lease‑purchase agreement for one Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and two Rosenbauer Commander pumpers, recommending the City enter a contract with Leasing 2, Inc. The City Development & Planning Committee will discuss a resolution to support Retree Schenectady Alexandria Carver, authorize a revocable permit for an awning at 156 Barrett Street, and hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 183 of the City Code titled “Nuisances.” Additional items include ceremonial resolutions, permit reviews for 713 Albany Street and 933 Congress Street, and updates on pending claims against the City.

• Lease‑purchase agreement for 1 Rosenbauer Cobra MM Tower Aerial and 2 Rosenbauer Commander pumpers (Public Safety)
• Ordinance to amend and update Chapter 183 “Nuisances” with public hearing on Jan 5, 2026 (City Development & Planning)
• Authorize Revocable Permit No. 692 for an awning over the right‑of‑way at 156 Barrett Street (City Development & Planning)
• Resolution to support Retree Schenectady Alexandria Carver (City Development & Planning)
• Ceremonial resolution for Marsha Mortimore (City Development & Planning)

City Council

The council will consider three resolutions: electing a City Council President for 2026‑2027, appointing a City Clerk for 2026‑2027, and designating the Daily Gazette as the official publication for 2026‑2027. Each resolution is an original consideration requiring council member votes.

• Resolution electing a City Council President for 2026‑2027
• Resolution appointing a City Clerk for 2026‑2027
• Resolution designating the Daily Gazette as the official publication for 2026‑2027