1 00:00:00,670 --> 00:00:28,960 [Music] 2 00:00:28,960 --> 00:00:30,260 yeah 3 00:00:30,260 --> 00:01:28,840 [Music] 4 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:32,390 yeah 5 00:01:32,400 --> 00:02:58,750 [Music] 6 00:02:58,760 --> 00:03:02,110 he 7 00:03:02,120 --> 00:04:53,250 [Music] 8 00:04:53,250 --> 00:04:53,380 [Applause] 9 00:04:53,380 --> 00:04:58,560 [Music] 10 00:04:58,560 --> 00:05:00,180 yeah 11 00:05:00,180 --> 00:06:28,400 [Music] 12 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:30,320 he 13 00:06:30,320 --> 00:06:58,400 [Music] 14 00:06:58,400 --> 00:06:59,910 yeah 15 00:06:59,910 --> 00:08:08,100 [Music] 16 00:08:08,100 --> 00:08:08,210 [Applause] 17 00:08:08,210 --> 00:08:58,190 [Music] 18 00:08:58,200 --> 00:09:02,110 spe 19 00:09:02,120 --> 00:09:03,680 I'd like to call the city Caucus meeting 20 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:07,120 to order for Monday January 22nd 21 00:09:07,120 --> 00:09:09,560 2024 we have 10 items for original 22 00:09:09,560 --> 00:09:11,440 consideration if the clerk would please 23 00:09:11,440 --> 00:09:13,920 read item number one item number one for 24 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:15,720 original consideration a resolution 25 00:09:15,720 --> 00:09:17,399 authorizing the memorandum of 26 00:09:17,399 --> 00:09:18,920 understanding between the city of SKC 27 00:09:18,920 --> 00:09:20,320 and the Civil Service employees 28 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:23,959 Association Incorporated local 1000 AFS 29 00:09:23,959 --> 00:09:29,560 CME AFL CIO CCA connected unit 850 once 30 00:09:29,560 --> 00:09:31,240 conc County local 31 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:33,360 886 discussed in committee with 32 00:09:33,360 --> 00:09:36,920 objection and on consent item number two for original 33 00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:38,560 consideration a resolution amending 34 00:09:38,560 --> 00:09:42,000 resolution 2022 d224 to modify the use 35 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:45,760 of funds for Coco House discuss um Miss 36 00:09:45,760 --> 00:09:48,800 yes Mr Toro roll call roll call Mr Toro 37 00:09:48,800 --> 00:09:51,040 would like a roll call on item number 38 00:09:51,040 --> 00:09:53,760 two item number three item number three 39 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:55,519 for final consideration a resolution 40 00:09:55,519 --> 00:09:58,120 amending resolution 41 00:09:58,120 --> 00:10:01,680 2023-24 authorizing the sale of 1507 car 42 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:04,120 street for $90,000 to specify the 43 00:10:04,120 --> 00:10:06,200 purchaser discuss in committee with 44 00:10:06,200 --> 00:10:09,680 objection on consent item number four for original 45 00:10:09,680 --> 00:10:11,640 consideration a resolution amending 46 00:10:11,640 --> 00:10:13,120 resolution 47 00:10:13,120 --> 00:10:15,600 2022-23 to modify the use of funds for 48 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:16,760 Better Community neighborhood 49 00:10:16,760 --> 00:10:18,680 Incorporated for the Hamilton Hill 50 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:21,440 infill development project discuss in 51 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:23,279 committee with objection on consent item 52 00:10:23,279 --> 00:10:25,000 number five item number five for 53 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:26,240 original 54 00:10:26,240 --> 00:10:28,399 consideration a resolution authorizing 55 00:10:28,399 --> 00:10:30,200 the mayor or is designated to enter into 56 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:31,480 an agreement with the New York State 57 00:10:31,480 --> 00:10:34,279 unified court system for a 5-year term 58 00:10:34,279 --> 00:10:37,639 from 2023 to 2028 discuss in committee 59 00:10:37,639 --> 00:10:40,240 with objection on consent item number 60 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:43,079 five six item number six for original 61 00:10:43,079 --> 00:10:45,200 consideration a resolution amending 62 00:10:45,200 --> 00:10:51,030 resolution 63 00:10:51,040 --> 00:10:54,750 2021-topcon 64 00:10:54,760 --> 00:10:57,279 number seven item number seven for 65 00:10:57,279 --> 00:10:59,480 original consideration resolution 66 00:10:59,480 --> 00:11:01,160 authorizing the amendment of revocable 67 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,000 permit number 636 to the whistling 68 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,160 Kettle to include a sign a retra 69 00:11:05,160 --> 00:11:07,880 retractable awning and a door that 70 00:11:07,880 --> 00:11:10,399 encroaches the city's RightWay at 138 J 71 00:11:10,399 --> 00:11:12,519 Street discussed in committee with 72 00:11:12,519 --> 00:11:16,200 objection on consent item number eight for original 73 00:11:16,200 --> 00:11:18,440 consideration a resolution authorizing 74 00:11:18,440 --> 00:11:20,240 the issuance of revocable permit number 75 00:11:20,240 --> 00:11:22,560 678 to the rabbit Lounge for a sign that 76 00:11:22,560 --> 00:11:25,440 will overhang the city's RightWay at 158 77 00:11:25,440 --> 00:11:27,720 J Street discuss in committee with 78 00:11:27,720 --> 00:11:31,120 objection on consent item number nine for a orinal 79 00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:33,000 consideration a resolution recognizing 80 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:35,680 Black History Month 2024 this item will 81 00:11:35,680 --> 00:11:37,160 be taken out of order and presented by 82 00:11:37,160 --> 00:11:40,160 councilman Farley item number 10 item 83 00:11:40,160 --> 00:11:42,639 number 10 under contract and Supply a 84 00:11:42,639 --> 00:11:44,440 resolution awarding the bid and contract 85 00:11:44,440 --> 00:11:46,440 for the police station server monitor 86 00:11:46,440 --> 00:11:50,040 room HVAC and Chiller replacement to R&B 87 00:11:50,040 --> 00:11:53,079 Mechanical Incorporated in the amount of 88 00:11:53,079 --> 00:11:55,279 $174,000 discussed in committee without 89 00:11:55,279 --> 00:11:56,480 objection on 90 00:11:56,480 --> 00:11:58,399 consent but there's nothing more to come 91 00:11:58,399 --> 00:11:59,920 before the city Council caucus I ask for 92 00:11:59,920 --> 00:12:01,680 a motion to adjourn motion by Miss 93 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:04,760 Patrick second by Mr Mutan all in favor 94 00:12:04,760 --> 00:12:06,600 we are adjourned I'd like to call to 95 00:12:06,600 --> 00:12:08,279 order the connected the city council 96 00:12:08,279 --> 00:12:11,040 meeting for Monday January 22nd 97 00:12:11,040 --> 00:12:13,480 2024 and I'd like to call on Pandit 98 00:12:13,480 --> 00:12:19,269 Rashi for the 99 00:12:19,279 --> 00:12:21,199 invocation to 100 00:12:21,199 --> 00:12:25,240 our to our mayor elected 101 00:12:25,240 --> 00:12:27,760 official the same way we depend upon the 102 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:30,079 air as much as we independent having a 103 00:12:30,079 --> 00:12:33,639 nose without oxygen we cannot breathe as 104 00:12:33,639 --> 00:12:36,000 much as we say I can see with my eyes 105 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:38,800 without light I cannot see and we the 106 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:41,519 citizens of SKC as much as we say we are 107 00:12:41,519 --> 00:12:44,160 this and we are that without you guys in 108 00:12:44,160 --> 00:12:46,320 the portfolio of Mayors and elected 109 00:12:46,320 --> 00:12:48,680 official we cannot function and we it's 110 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:50,440 a two-way street and today I pray and 111 00:12:50,440 --> 00:12:52,880 ask bhagan our God Almighty that 112 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:54,279 whatever decision you're making and 113 00:12:54,279 --> 00:12:56,240 you're going to make today going forward 114 00:12:56,240 --> 00:12:58,399 May that decision always be positive for 115 00:12:58,399 --> 00:13:01,279 the uplift of our community our Citizen 116 00:13:01,279 --> 00:13:03,650 and 117 00:13:03,660 --> 00:13:13,790 [Music] 118 00:13:13,800 --> 00:13:23,440 everyone shant peace and peace and peace thank 119 00:13:23,440 --> 00:13:26,120 you thank you I'd like to call on 120 00:13:26,120 --> 00:13:27,800 William Rivas to lead us in the Pledge 121 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:33,389 of Allegiance 122 00:13:33,399 --> 00:13:35,990 yes 123 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:40,000 you to the flag of the United States of 124 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:41,680 America 125 00:13:41,680 --> 00:13:46,720 the stand na God 126 00:13:46,720 --> 00:13:55,030 indivisible and justice for all thank 127 00:13:55,040 --> 00:13:57,759 you if the clerk would please call the 128 00:13:57,759 --> 00:14:01,829 role 129 00:14:01,839 --> 00:14:06,920 Mr Toro pres Mr Farley here Mr Mancini 130 00:14:06,920 --> 00:14:10,360 here Mr mutar pres Miss Patrick here Mr 131 00:14:10,360 --> 00:14:15,160 Williams pres M bfield here thank 132 00:14:15,160 --> 00:14:18,160 you we have one item we have one out of 133 00:14:18,160 --> 00:14:20,600 order uh resolution item number nine a 134 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:22,120 resolution recognizing Black History 135 00:14:22,120 --> 00:14:23,839 Month and I'd like to call on councilman 136 00:14:23,839 --> 00:14:27,670 Farley to present this 137 00:14:27,680 --> 00:14:31,590 resolution 138 00:14:31,600 --> 00:14:33,120 I have everyone here to receive 139 00:14:33,120 --> 00:14:34,480 resolution come and join me on this side 140 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:38,790 of the rail 141 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:40,759 please may I have the floor Madam 142 00:14:40,759 --> 00:14:42,560 president you have the 143 00:14:42,560 --> 00:14:44,720 floor excuse me the young lady are you 144 00:14:44,720 --> 00:14:46,480 from the art center yes okay would you 145 00:14:46,480 --> 00:14:53,150 join us back here please thank 146 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:55,839 you thank you all for being here as I'm 147 00:14:55,839 --> 00:14:57,680 honored to present a resolution 148 00:14:57,680 --> 00:14:59,560 recognizing black history history month 149 00:14:59,560 --> 00:15:02,480 for 2024 whereas each February we 150 00:15:02,480 --> 00:15:04,120 acknowledge the struggles diversity 151 00:15:04,120 --> 00:15:05,759 strength and history of the Black 152 00:15:05,759 --> 00:15:08,440 American Experience in the United States 153 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:10,440 this year's theme African-Americans in 154 00:15:10,440 --> 00:15:12,720 the Arts recognizes African-Americans 155 00:15:12,720 --> 00:15:14,839 contributions in the fields of Visual 156 00:15:14,839 --> 00:15:17,440 and Performing Arts literature fashion 157 00:15:17,440 --> 00:15:20,120 folklore language film music 158 00:15:20,120 --> 00:15:22,199 architecture and culinary and other 159 00:15:22,199 --> 00:15:25,040 forms of cultural expression and whereas 160 00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:27,040 Black History Month first originated as 161 00:15:27,040 --> 00:15:28,800 a part of an initiative by writer 162 00:15:28,800 --> 00:15:31,839 educated cator Dr Carter G Woodson who 163 00:15:31,839 --> 00:15:34,240 launched negro history week in 164 00:15:34,240 --> 00:15:37,000 1926 Woodson chose February for reasons 165 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:39,240 of tradition and reform it's commonly 166 00:15:39,240 --> 00:15:41,319 said that wood Woodson selected February 167 00:15:41,319 --> 00:15:43,399 to encourage the birthdays of two 168 00:15:43,399 --> 00:15:45,920 African-Americans who played a role in 169 00:15:45,920 --> 00:15:48,759 shaping Black History Abraham Lincoln 170 00:15:48,759 --> 00:15:50,800 and Frederick Douglas whose birthdays 171 00:15:50,800 --> 00:15:54,000 are the 12th and the 14th whereas Black 172 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,759 History Month remains a powerful 173 00:15:55,759 --> 00:15:58,120 symbolic celebration and a time for 174 00:15:58,120 --> 00:15:59,759 acknowledgement ment reflection and 175 00:15:59,759 --> 00:16:02,120 inspiration despite an inequitable 176 00:16:02,120 --> 00:16:04,319 social system African-Americans have 177 00:16:04,319 --> 00:16:07,120 found ways to survive advance and Thrive 178 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:08,600 black Americans have struggled to 179 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:10,800 protect their physical and intellectual 180 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:13,279 autonomy through Innovation lobbying 181 00:16:13,279 --> 00:16:15,440 litigation legislation and helping each 182 00:16:15,440 --> 00:16:17,600 other and the community as well and 183 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:19,680 African-American artists have used to 184 00:16:19,680 --> 00:16:22,560 preserve history and Community memory 185 00:16:22,560 --> 00:16:24,720 and empowerment for all as well these 186 00:16:24,720 --> 00:16:27,319 efforts have fueled perseverance hope 187 00:16:27,319 --> 00:16:29,560 for future and our nation has Ben 188 00:16:29,560 --> 00:16:31,319 benefited from those efforts by 189 00:16:31,319 --> 00:16:33,720 progressing towards a more Equitable 190 00:16:33,720 --> 00:16:36,199 Society even though we still have a long 191 00:16:36,199 --> 00:16:38,800 way to go African-American spiritual 192 00:16:38,800 --> 00:16:41,000 gospel folk music and Hip-Hop have been 193 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:43,399 used to express struggle hope and calls 194 00:16:43,399 --> 00:16:45,639 for solidarity in the face of racial 195 00:16:45,639 --> 00:16:47,839 oppression music has been used to 196 00:16:47,839 --> 00:16:49,639 illustrate societal issues including 197 00:16:49,639 --> 00:16:52,079 white and state sanctioned violence I.E 198 00:16:52,079 --> 00:16:54,720 Billy holidays Strange Fruit Marvin Gaye 199 00:16:54,720 --> 00:16:56,839 what's going on as motivation for 200 00:16:56,839 --> 00:16:58,959 strength against harassment and bring 201 00:16:58,959 --> 00:17:01,519 attention to oppression black artists 202 00:17:01,519 --> 00:17:03,560 writers photographers and musicians have 203 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:05,679 participated in the Black Arts Movement 204 00:17:05,679 --> 00:17:07,959 the Harlem Renaissance and the Chicago 205 00:17:07,959 --> 00:17:10,160 Black Renaissance were the soundtrack 206 00:17:10,160 --> 00:17:12,039 the visual representation of resistance 207 00:17:12,039 --> 00:17:14,600 movements these individuals created art 208 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:16,559 that supported the resistance movements 209 00:17:16,559 --> 00:17:18,360 but also provided a space for black 210 00:17:18,360 --> 00:17:21,640 people to express love and joy creatives 211 00:17:21,640 --> 00:17:24,480 used poetry fiction short stories plays 212 00:17:24,480 --> 00:17:26,919 and television to counter stereotypes of 213 00:17:26,919 --> 00:17:29,760 Imagine imagine a present and future 214 00:17:29,760 --> 00:17:32,160 including black people in it and whereas 215 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:34,160 during Black History Month throughout 216 00:17:34,160 --> 00:17:36,440 the year we reflect on more than 400 217 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:38,320 years of black history in America and 218 00:17:38,320 --> 00:17:40,400 communities across the country paying 219 00:17:40,400 --> 00:17:41,640 tribute to generations of 220 00:17:41,640 --> 00:17:43,120 African-Americans who struggled with 221 00:17:43,120 --> 00:17:45,559 diversity to fully achieve life liberty 222 00:17:45,559 --> 00:17:47,679 and pursuit of happiness in an American 223 00:17:47,679 --> 00:17:50,520 society black history is American 224 00:17:50,520 --> 00:17:53,440 history now therefore be resolved that 225 00:17:53,440 --> 00:17:55,720 the connected city council and Mayor 226 00:17:55,720 --> 00:17:58,159 Gary R McCarthy do hereby pause and 227 00:17:58,159 --> 00:17:59,880 their deliberations to recognize the 228 00:17:59,880 --> 00:18:03,480 month of February 2024 as Black History 229 00:18:03,480 --> 00:18:06,730 Month in the city of 230 00:18:06,730 --> 00:18:10,029 [Applause] 231 00:18:10,039 --> 00:18:12,960 skincity Mr Farley would you move the 232 00:18:12,960 --> 00:18:16,880 resolution oh oh I'll intain a motion 233 00:18:16,880 --> 00:18:20,880 remove second Mr all in favor 234 00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:26,430 congratulations I always do 235 00:18:26,440 --> 00:18:29,440 that did you want 236 00:18:29,440 --> 00:18:31,039 I just want to thank the council and I 237 00:18:31,039 --> 00:18:32,840 want to thank Mayor Gary McCarthy for 238 00:18:32,840 --> 00:18:34,440 this resolution it's a beautiful 239 00:18:34,440 --> 00:18:36,520 resolution that's well done thank you 240 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:39,360 deanii great 241 00:18:39,360 --> 00:18:41,520 job no 242 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:44,200 I'm um I too wanted to say thank you on 243 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:46,320 behalf of the Hamilton Hill Arts Center 244 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:47,840 we've been around for a number of years 245 00:18:47,840 --> 00:18:50,640 in the capital region specifically since 246 00:18:50,640 --> 00:18:53,720 1969 and our Jerry Burell art gallery 247 00:18:53,720 --> 00:18:55,400 has provided countless opportunities for 248 00:18:55,400 --> 00:18:57,000 upand cominging artists while bringing 249 00:18:57,000 --> 00:18:59,120 High Caliber black art from throughout 250 00:18:59,120 --> 00:19:00,919 the diaspora for all community members 251 00:19:00,919 --> 00:19:03,440 to enjoy so we'll continue fostering and 252 00:19:03,440 --> 00:19:05,280 we're looking forward to keeping this 253 00:19:05,280 --> 00:19:06,799 push 254 00:19:06,799 --> 00:19:09,880 you how you doing my name is Prince brav 255 00:19:09,880 --> 00:19:11,520 I'm a film director I just want to say 256 00:19:11,520 --> 00:19:13,640 thank you for this award um this is 257 00:19:13,640 --> 00:19:14,960 great because I'm going to need your 258 00:19:14,960 --> 00:19:16,760 support in this new film program that 259 00:19:16,760 --> 00:19:19,200 I'm launching at the seat Center uh is 260 00:19:19,200 --> 00:19:21,640 actually a Workforce Development program 261 00:19:21,640 --> 00:19:23,919 where we have 18 to 24 year olds and 262 00:19:23,919 --> 00:19:26,000 they'll be able to work jobs in the film 263 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,480 industry I'm going to train them for 264 00:19:27,480 --> 00:19:28,799 four months and then I'm going to hire 265 00:19:28,799 --> 00:19:31,039 them on my sets so we will be shooting 266 00:19:31,039 --> 00:19:32,440 all over the city and I'm going to need 267 00:19:32,440 --> 00:19:35,410 your support thank 268 00:19:35,410 --> 00:19:55,870 [Applause] 269 00:19:55,880 --> 00:19:59,280 you all right 270 00:19:59,280 --> 00:20:04,990 so she wants one with her 271 00:20:05,000 --> 00:20:06,960 resolution thank 272 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:09,280 you uh ask for approval of the minutes 273 00:20:09,280 --> 00:20:11,120 from January 8th 274 00:20:11,120 --> 00:20:13,760 2024 moved by Mr mud and second by Miss 275 00:20:13,760 --> 00:20:16,799 Patrick all in favor I the clerk could 276 00:20:16,799 --> 00:20:22,149 please read any Communications and 277 00:20:22,159 --> 00:20:24,480 petitions Communications presented to 278 00:20:24,480 --> 00:20:26,840 the city council for Monday January 22nd 279 00:20:26,840 --> 00:20:29,720 2024 under official from the from Mayor 280 00:20:29,720 --> 00:20:31,520 Gary AR McCarthy a list of appointments 281 00:20:31,520 --> 00:20:34,640 dated January 22nd 2024 under General 282 00:20:34,640 --> 00:20:36,200 there were none and under under 283 00:20:36,200 --> 00:20:38,960 petitions there were none thank you any 284 00:20:38,960 --> 00:20:41,799 committee reports from Council 285 00:20:41,799 --> 00:20:43,760 Members this time we'll have privilege 286 00:20:43,760 --> 00:20:45,760 of the floor related to the legislative 287 00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:48,640 agenda I see one person signed up to 288 00:20:48,640 --> 00:20:52,789 speak William 289 00:20:52,799 --> 00:20:55,760 Rivas and you have three minutes 290 00:20:55,760 --> 00:20:58,880 sir shouldn't be hard at all uh City uh 291 00:20:58,880 --> 00:21:00,480 city council president City Council 292 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:02,960 Members mayor McCarthy um I really want 293 00:21:02,960 --> 00:21:05,679 to tell you guys thank you um it's not 294 00:21:05,679 --> 00:21:07,360 at all ever in my life that I think that 295 00:21:07,360 --> 00:21:08,960 I'd be standing here being able to 296 00:21:08,960 --> 00:21:10,200 complete the work that I've been able to 297 00:21:10,200 --> 00:21:12,799 do at CoCo house um I thank you guys for 298 00:21:12,799 --> 00:21:14,880 the partnership I thank you guys for the 299 00:21:14,880 --> 00:21:16,720 collaboration what we've been able to do 300 00:21:16,720 --> 00:21:18,480 in the city over the last few years with 301 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:21,000 Coco house has been Monumental I look 302 00:21:21,000 --> 00:21:23,039 forward to continue to expand in our 303 00:21:23,039 --> 00:21:25,200 program um and again when I took over 304 00:21:25,200 --> 00:21:27,080 the program seven years ago you know I 305 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:31,080 had a vision of what it was that I would like to do um and because 306 00:21:31,080 --> 00:21:32,360 of the partnership and collaboration 307 00:21:32,360 --> 00:21:34,440 we're able to make that true so I want 308 00:21:34,440 --> 00:21:36,279 to tell you guys thank you specifically 309 00:21:36,279 --> 00:21:37,760 because um you know this is something 310 00:21:37,760 --> 00:21:39,480 that cannot go forward I look forward to 311 00:21:39,480 --> 00:21:41,279 the work that we're able to do and if 312 00:21:41,279 --> 00:21:42,640 we've been able to do this with 313 00:21:42,640 --> 00:21:45,000 volunteers this entire time I can only 314 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:46,440 imagine what I'll be able to do with 315 00:21:46,440 --> 00:21:48,039 five or six staff members hired for 316 00:21:48,039 --> 00:21:49,919 full-time so again I want to thank you 317 00:21:49,919 --> 00:21:52,080 guys uh for setting a new president and 318 00:21:52,080 --> 00:21:53,679 uh taking coko house to the next level 319 00:21:53,679 --> 00:21:56,120 and expanding our program thank you guys 320 00:21:56,120 --> 00:21:57,039 thank 321 00:21:57,039 --> 00:22:00,750 you 322 00:22:00,760 --> 00:22:02,320 I have no one else signed up to speak so 323 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:05,640 I declare public comment on the 324 00:22:05,640 --> 00:22:07,679 legislative is this on the legislative 325 00:22:07,679 --> 00:22:11,520 agenda sir it's not on the legislative 326 00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:13,480 okay then then we can sign you up for 327 00:22:13,480 --> 00:22:17,039 the end of um on City business okay all 328 00:22:17,039 --> 00:22:18,799 right thank you so I have no one else 329 00:22:18,799 --> 00:22:20,200 signed up to speak on the legislative 330 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:22,799 agenda so I declare it 331 00:22:22,799 --> 00:22:24,960 closed at this time we'll have approval 332 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:26,640 of the legislative agenda I need a 333 00:22:26,640 --> 00:22:28,480 motion please 334 00:22:28,480 --> 00:22:31,400 moved by Mr Williams second by Mr 335 00:22:31,400 --> 00:22:35,320 Mancini all in favor all right we do 336 00:22:35,320 --> 00:22:38,430 have one roll call 337 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:40,159 vote 338 00:22:40,159 --> 00:22:43,720 resolution just put on my glasses number 339 00:22:43,720 --> 00:22:49,390 uh item number two is a roll call 340 00:22:49,400 --> 00:22:53,240 vote so I need a motion for that motion 341 00:22:53,240 --> 00:22:56,360 by Miss Patrick second by Mr 342 00:22:56,360 --> 00:23:00,470 much any discussion 343 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:03,559 okay the clerk could please call the 344 00:23:03,559 --> 00:23:06,320 role Mr 345 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:10,840 Toro Mr Farley yes Mr 346 00:23:10,840 --> 00:23:15,960 manini Mr Mutan yes Miss Patrick yes Mr 347 00:23:15,960 --> 00:23:20,120 Williams yes Miss pfield yes motion 348 00:23:20,120 --> 00:23:22,679 passes 6 to 349 00:23:22,679 --> 00:23:25,039 one this time we will have privilege of 350 00:23:25,039 --> 00:23:26,880 the floor regarding General City 351 00:23:26,880 --> 00:23:28,400 business 352 00:23:28,400 --> 00:23:32,840 I again have one C person signed up and the uh well excuse me I have four 353 00:23:32,840 --> 00:23:34,440 people signed up and then the um the 354 00:23:34,440 --> 00:23:36,360 other gentleman are you Tyrell Williams 355 00:23:36,360 --> 00:23:37,880 by any 356 00:23:37,880 --> 00:23:41,080 chance okay uh the other person will win 357 00:23:41,080 --> 00:23:44,600 was that who is that Mr 358 00:23:44,600 --> 00:23:46,520 grantley all right whoever that is with 359 00:23:46,520 --> 00:23:48,039 raising their hand back there after 360 00:23:48,039 --> 00:23:50,120 these all right after these four people 361 00:23:50,120 --> 00:23:51,960 then you will after the fourth person 362 00:23:51,960 --> 00:23:53,640 comes up and you'll come up and then 363 00:23:53,640 --> 00:23:54,919 state your name and I will write it on 364 00:23:54,919 --> 00:23:58,600 the sheet okay thank you 365 00:23:58,600 --> 00:24:01,960 uh the first person is treasure 366 00:24:01,960 --> 00:24:04,360 Mahia three minutes 367 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:07,240 ma'am okay did the clock start yet it 368 00:24:07,240 --> 00:24:09,279 will as soon as you as soon as you start 369 00:24:09,279 --> 00:24:11,760 talking okay I know that this court is 370 00:24:11,760 --> 00:24:14,559 not the court for this it's city court 371 00:24:14,559 --> 00:24:16,279 but um I could have went to an ellic 372 00:24:16,279 --> 00:24:17,679 court but I do want you guys to know 373 00:24:17,679 --> 00:24:19,840 what's going on in our city and our 374 00:24:19,840 --> 00:24:21,960 County uh first and foremost I want to 375 00:24:21,960 --> 00:24:23,480 thank you for the privilege to be up 376 00:24:23,480 --> 00:24:25,600 here my name is treasure Mahia I live in 377 00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:27,080 the city and county of Sky I'm a 378 00:24:27,080 --> 00:24:29,039 taxpayer and registered voter I own 379 00:24:29,039 --> 00:24:31,200 project hope my issue today as I stand 380 00:24:31,200 --> 00:24:33,600 before you and the city council members 381 00:24:33,600 --> 00:24:35,960 is that our elected government officials 382 00:24:35,960 --> 00:24:38,600 are abusing power and authority so I'm 383 00:24:38,600 --> 00:24:39,360 going to bring a little bit of 384 00:24:39,360 --> 00:24:42,679 somberness over to our uh agenda which 385 00:24:42,679 --> 00:24:43,799 I'm sorry 386 00:24:43,799 --> 00:24:46,200 about okay I am talking about 387 00:24:46,200 --> 00:24:47,399 specifically the Department of Child 388 00:24:47,399 --> 00:24:51,279 Protective Services and judge Mark 389 00:24:51,279 --> 00:24:54,480 blanchfield um in the city of SKC Court 390 00:24:54,480 --> 00:24:56,960 Family Court my two grandchildren were 391 00:24:56,960 --> 00:24:58,760 taken based on domestic violence case 392 00:24:58,760 --> 00:25:02,000 upon them being taken it was from 756 393 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:04,760 Hudson Avenue in Saratoga which is 394 00:25:04,760 --> 00:25:08,679 Saratoga County still water and H it was 395 00:25:08,679 --> 00:25:11,039 out of the jurisdiction of skincity with 396 00:25:11,039 --> 00:25:13,520 the city knowing this they refused to 397 00:25:13,520 --> 00:25:17,080 let go my two grandsons were removed 398 00:25:17,080 --> 00:25:19,240 without cause and without imminent 399 00:25:19,240 --> 00:25:21,440 danger being present I filed petition 400 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:24,320 after petition plus orders to show cause 401 00:25:24,320 --> 00:25:26,559 my grandchildren are ages 1 and three 402 00:25:26,559 --> 00:25:29,640 they have never been hurt injured harmed 403 00:25:29,640 --> 00:25:32,240 or hungry in our care the boys were 404 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:33,840 taken on December 14th I filed my 405 00:25:33,840 --> 00:25:35,720 petitions on December 15th judge 406 00:25:35,720 --> 00:25:37,440 blanchfield never addressed my petitions 407 00:25:37,440 --> 00:25:40,120 including the fact that I was present 408 00:25:40,120 --> 00:25:43,080 upon removal of the children like I said 409 00:25:43,080 --> 00:25:46,760 I own project hope I work with youth and educate and bring awareness to 410 00:25:46,760 --> 00:25:48,320 suicide and Drug prevention in the 411 00:25:48,320 --> 00:25:51,840 county of skincity I hope for change I 412 00:25:51,840 --> 00:25:53,760 have been treated with indifference and 413 00:25:53,760 --> 00:25:56,679 intolerance in judge blanchfield 414 00:25:56,679 --> 00:26:00,399 Court I am not I have no standing 415 00:26:00,399 --> 00:26:03,440 counsel as he continues to ask for 416 00:26:03,440 --> 00:26:06,039 attorneys only in the courtroom I have 417 00:26:06,039 --> 00:26:07,840 waited for hours outside the courtroom 418 00:26:07,840 --> 00:26:10,520 and was refused visits with my grandsons 419 00:26:10,520 --> 00:26:13,919 for a month I have not seen them I have 420 00:26:13,919 --> 00:26:17,360 been berated and belittled and the only 421 00:26:17,360 --> 00:26:19,000 words I have ever said in judge 422 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:20,880 blanchfield court is thank you your 423 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:22,679 honor with 424 00:26:22,679 --> 00:26:24,799 backlash I have gone to the Human Rights 425 00:26:24,799 --> 00:26:27,000 Commission my case is before them and it 426 00:26:27,000 --> 00:26:28,120 will be heard 427 00:26:28,120 --> 00:26:30,200 my constitutional rights have been 428 00:26:30,200 --> 00:26:33,399 violated my civil rights and my human 429 00:26:33,399 --> 00:26:36,279 rights I have contacted Mayor Gary 430 00:26:36,279 --> 00:26:38,720 McCarthy's office and we need to address 431 00:26:38,720 --> 00:26:39,919 these kinds of issues that are happening 432 00:26:39,919 --> 00:26:41,760 in our community expose corruption and 433 00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:44,440 conspiracy in order to move forward and 434 00:26:44,440 --> 00:26:47,399 have any growth I have tried to contact 435 00:26:47,399 --> 00:26:48,960 Jennifer Barnes standing attorney for 436 00:26:48,960 --> 00:26:50,520 the Department of Child Protective 437 00:26:50,520 --> 00:26:52,360 Services to bring about a resolution and 438 00:26:52,360 --> 00:26:54,799 a conclusion to this case I understand 439 00:26:54,799 --> 00:26:57,279 no I overand domestic violence is never 440 00:26:57,279 --> 00:27:00,159 accept acceptable I filed my petition 441 00:27:00,159 --> 00:27:02,120 but was never allowed to be heard as 442 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:04,679 judge blanchfield has never allowed me 443 00:27:04,679 --> 00:27:06,559 the right to defend myself against false 444 00:27:06,559 --> 00:27:08,440 allegations that and lies that the 445 00:27:08,440 --> 00:27:11,080 department has continued to bring forth 446 00:27:11,080 --> 00:27:13,600 I have no standing counsel and yet as 447 00:27:13,600 --> 00:27:16,440 judge blanchfield holds 448 00:27:16,440 --> 00:27:19,320 these am I done I need you to summarize 449 00:27:19,320 --> 00:27:21,039 okay as he holds these uh private 450 00:27:21,039 --> 00:27:23,279 attorney meetings I have been ignored 451 00:27:23,279 --> 00:27:25,440 and I am going to finish here the 452 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:27,000 Declaration of Independence we hold 453 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:29,320 these truths to be self-evident that all 454 00:27:29,320 --> 00:27:31,440 men are created 455 00:27:31,440 --> 00:27:36,350 equal thank you thank 456 00:27:36,360 --> 00:27:41,590 you Tyrell 457 00:27:41,600 --> 00:27:44,360 Williams hi my name is Dell Williams 458 00:27:44,360 --> 00:27:46,640 your honor oh sorry not your honor uh 459 00:27:46,640 --> 00:27:49,760 Council um so pretty much I'm the I'm 460 00:27:49,760 --> 00:27:50,960 the father of the two kids that were 461 00:27:50,960 --> 00:27:54,240 removed from um Still Water uh the kids 462 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:57,240 were taken from uh Saratoga County and 463 00:27:57,240 --> 00:27:58,760 brought disconnected the county when 464 00:27:58,760 --> 00:28:00,880 they should the county sh had nothing to 465 00:28:00,880 --> 00:28:04,000 do with the kids the case or the mother 466 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:06,799 and I's uh domestic dispute the kids 467 00:28:06,799 --> 00:28:08,960 were never in imminent danger um I've 468 00:28:08,960 --> 00:28:10,519 been doing everything compliance as far 469 00:28:10,519 --> 00:28:13,360 as the system I we've been doing 470 00:28:13,360 --> 00:28:15,200 everything that we needed to as far as 471 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:17,519 DSS and doing what they want but they 472 00:28:17,519 --> 00:28:19,200 still the last court date that we went 473 00:28:19,200 --> 00:28:21,120 to they want to say that was um not in 474 00:28:21,120 --> 00:28:24,039 compliance and uh that was the LIE um my 475 00:28:24,039 --> 00:28:26,480 kids were harmed in the care of of of at 476 00:28:26,480 --> 00:28:30,399 this time uh on the seventh and the 6th 477 00:28:30,399 --> 00:28:33,919 um of January there was two Urgent Care 478 00:28:33,919 --> 00:28:37,440 um incidents um one of them have have 479 00:28:37,440 --> 00:28:40,080 yet to be truly unexplained uh there the 480 00:28:40,080 --> 00:28:41,799 first one my son had a bruise over his 481 00:28:41,799 --> 00:28:45,880 head um I got pictures and there's not 482 00:28:45,880 --> 00:28:49,279 there's I'm asking for them to email me 483 00:28:49,279 --> 00:28:51,760 uh information on what's what's actually 484 00:28:51,760 --> 00:28:56,159 going on with with the boy's health and his and his well-being and they're 485 00:28:56,159 --> 00:28:57,600 making it seem like I'm I'm actually 486 00:28:57,600 --> 00:28:59,760 harassing them um they said that on 487 00:28:59,760 --> 00:29:01,760 court at court actually another thing 488 00:29:01,760 --> 00:29:03,919 that's very important the our family's 489 00:29:03,919 --> 00:29:07,399 uh human rights as far as the the 1028 490 00:29:07,399 --> 00:29:09,159 hearing where it's a fact finding 491 00:29:09,159 --> 00:29:12,200 hearing um it's supposed to be informed 492 00:29:12,200 --> 00:29:15,760 by by DSS when you remove the kids and 493 00:29:15,760 --> 00:29:18,919 that wasn't done um the removal wasn't 494 00:29:18,919 --> 00:29:20,559 actually given to us in the proper time 495 00:29:20,559 --> 00:29:23,440 frame that it was supposed to um the 496 00:29:23,440 --> 00:29:25,720 1028 hearing once I actually put in on 497 00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:28,159 my own accord after doing research a 498 00:29:28,159 --> 00:29:30,159 month after the 499 00:29:30,159 --> 00:29:33,200 situation um they TR our our our public 500 00:29:33,200 --> 00:29:34,720 attorneys have been trying to tell us 501 00:29:34,720 --> 00:29:37,200 that we we've been served the 1028 502 00:29:37,200 --> 00:29:39,000 hearing but then we asked the SS the 503 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:40,320 department and they're saying there was 504 00:29:40,320 --> 00:29:42,399 no actual 1028 hearing there was no 505 00:29:42,399 --> 00:29:44,120 actual 1028 hearing even we were never 506 00:29:44,120 --> 00:29:45,840 informed about it and that's what I 507 00:29:45,840 --> 00:29:46,760 understand is something like a 508 00:29:46,760 --> 00:29:48,559 preliminary preliminary trial for 509 00:29:48,559 --> 00:29:50,919 criminals or or something is to prove 510 00:29:50,919 --> 00:29:53,120 facts and um the fact that my sons 511 00:29:53,120 --> 00:29:54,360 weren't actually even given that and 512 00:29:54,360 --> 00:29:56,279 I've been asking for months it's going 513 00:29:56,279 --> 00:29:58,399 on months now for why the kids were 514 00:29:58,399 --> 00:30:00,679 removed and they won't do that and and I 515 00:30:00,679 --> 00:30:02,720 put the hearing in the 1028 hearing and 516 00:30:02,720 --> 00:30:09,830 on the 15th or excuse 517 00:30:09,840 --> 00:30:12,519 me on the 518 00:30:12,519 --> 00:30:16,159 seventh no it was the seventh yes um I 519 00:30:16,159 --> 00:30:18,720 actually was in court for the 1020 520 00:30:18,720 --> 00:30:20,640 hearing where they kept on doing these 521 00:30:20,640 --> 00:30:23,120 attorneys only meetings and it's my 522 00:30:23,120 --> 00:30:24,360 understanding that the 1020 hearing 523 00:30:24,360 --> 00:30:26,880 should have happened 5 weeks ago um they 524 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:29,039 course me by telling me that if I were 525 00:30:29,039 --> 00:30:30,880 to wave my hearing that they would let 526 00:30:30,880 --> 00:30:32,679 the kids go to treasure their 527 00:30:32,679 --> 00:30:34,880 grandmother um that was the only reason 528 00:30:34,880 --> 00:30:37,120 why I didn't demand my fact fact finding 529 00:30:37,120 --> 00:30:39,440 hearing um they didn't put that in 530 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:41,000 paperwork though they kind of kept on 531 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:44,960 talking to me outside the courtroom um I was very demanding because they first 532 00:30:44,960 --> 00:30:47,720 wanted to move the case to Saratoga 533 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:49,559 which I already told them that they 534 00:30:49,559 --> 00:30:51,039 kidna my kids when they came over from 535 00:30:51,039 --> 00:30:53,399 conc to Saratoga when it was five adults 536 00:30:53,399 --> 00:30:55,320 there's no imminent danger sorry that's 537 00:30:55,320 --> 00:30:57,519 pretty much my situation um I've been 538 00:30:57,519 --> 00:30:59,840 putting Regional grievances in with the 539 00:30:59,840 --> 00:31:02,840 Department um I'm here Dell Williams 540 00:31:02,840 --> 00:31:05,720 I've I've done I'm I'm I'm sorry I'm a 541 00:31:05,720 --> 00:31:08,360 taxpayer person I I work for 241 Union 542 00:31:08,360 --> 00:31:10,559 waterproofers Titan um that's all I have 543 00:31:10,559 --> 00:31:12,279 to say thank you guys for for your 544 00:31:12,279 --> 00:31:18,190 minute or for your time all right thank 545 00:31:18,200 --> 00:31:23,190 you Elizabeth 546 00:31:23,200 --> 00:31:25,799 Clayton hi my name is Elizabeth Clayton 547 00:31:25,799 --> 00:31:28,559 I just want to talk about the Injustice 548 00:31:28,559 --> 00:31:29,880 in the system of the Department of 549 00:31:29,880 --> 00:31:32,519 Social Services as well um we're not 550 00:31:32,519 --> 00:31:35,519 being treated fairly um I I'm getting 551 00:31:35,519 --> 00:31:38,320 like bias and racism from that court for 552 00:31:38,320 --> 00:31:40,480 some family court um we have a law 553 00:31:40,480 --> 00:31:42,559 Guardian for the children Larry Becker 554 00:31:42,559 --> 00:31:44,559 he's not caring about the kids best 555 00:31:44,559 --> 00:31:47,320 interest or nothing um the father has 556 00:31:47,320 --> 00:31:48,840 came to court trying to fight for his 557 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:50,519 kids as a black man they've been 558 00:31:50,519 --> 00:31:51,840 shutting him down not letting him talk 559 00:31:51,840 --> 00:31:53,760 which is very disrespectful and I'm 560 00:31:53,760 --> 00:31:56,760 seeing um Injustice and constitutional 561 00:31:56,760 --> 00:31:58,120 rights and and human rights and all that 562 00:31:58,120 --> 00:32:00,120 being violated in this court I'm hearing 563 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:01,679 from other lawyers and other people that 564 00:32:01,679 --> 00:32:03,840 these people could do what they want and 565 00:32:03,840 --> 00:32:05,799 they have this control or whatever and 566 00:32:05,799 --> 00:32:07,679 it just doesn't make no sense because my 567 00:32:07,679 --> 00:32:10,000 children are not harmed at home with us 568 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,440 they're good they're good kids we're 569 00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:14,000 good family we try to stick together and 570 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:17,279 as far as being my rights being violated 571 00:32:17,279 --> 00:32:19,120 and my constitutional rights I could 572 00:32:19,120 --> 00:32:21,240 feel this and I just don't like what's 573 00:32:21,240 --> 00:32:23,200 going on it's Injustice is it's 574 00:32:23,200 --> 00:32:25,120 Injustice period they they're violating 575 00:32:25,120 --> 00:32:27,440 their own policies they're violating our 576 00:32:27,440 --> 00:32:29,440 rights as people to speak to defend 577 00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:31,440 ourselves when we have to in a court 578 00:32:31,440 --> 00:32:34,039 when their Alle allegations are false we 579 00:32:34,039 --> 00:32:36,320 can't even defend ourselves we can't say 580 00:32:36,320 --> 00:32:39,159 nothing and this is all with Mark U 581 00:32:39,159 --> 00:32:40,880 what's his name mark blanchfield the 582 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:43,760 judge or whatever so it's just it's it's 583 00:32:43,760 --> 00:32:45,960 nonsense it's out of control um I do 584 00:32:45,960 --> 00:32:47,279 think something needs to be done about 585 00:32:47,279 --> 00:32:49,679 it because it's not right um people 586 00:32:49,679 --> 00:32:51,840 shouldn't be feeling less than even if 587 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:53,880 the money is not there or lawyers are 588 00:32:53,880 --> 00:32:55,240 not there and stuff like that we still 589 00:32:55,240 --> 00:32:57,720 should be guided in the right direction 590 00:32:57,720 --> 00:32:59,279 to reunite the family because their 591 00:32:59,279 --> 00:33:01,519 social services is uh the interest of 592 00:33:01,519 --> 00:33:02,480 the best interest of the children 593 00:33:02,480 --> 00:33:03,519 they're supposed to be protecting the 594 00:33:03,519 --> 00:33:06,480 children my children are being harmed in 595 00:33:06,480 --> 00:33:09,279 foster care were never harmed with me 596 00:33:09,279 --> 00:33:11,200 and yet they weren't removed from this 597 00:33:11,200 --> 00:33:13,000 foster care they're still there my 598 00:33:13,000 --> 00:33:14,519 mother's the best person to have my 599 00:33:14,519 --> 00:33:15,519 children which they won't let the 600 00:33:15,519 --> 00:33:17,240 children go my mother they bought up a 601 00:33:17,240 --> 00:33:19,240 old CPS case that my mother had 10 years 602 00:33:19,240 --> 00:33:22,320 ago which is crazy she has custody of my 603 00:33:22,320 --> 00:33:25,159 daughter and she can't get my sons so 604 00:33:25,159 --> 00:33:26,760 they're trying to split up my kids and 605 00:33:26,760 --> 00:33:28,440 put two kids in foster care which they 606 00:33:28,440 --> 00:33:30,600 weren't supposed to take out of Saratoga 607 00:33:30,600 --> 00:33:32,559 and then keep her with my mother so they 608 00:33:32,559 --> 00:33:34,480 completely spit split my kids up and 609 00:33:34,480 --> 00:33:36,039 they're trying to say my mother is unfit 610 00:33:36,039 --> 00:33:38,519 to have the two other kids but she's fit 611 00:33:38,519 --> 00:33:40,519 enough to have this one so there's 612 00:33:40,519 --> 00:33:42,320 something wrong there and I do think 613 00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:43,600 that they need to be looked at and 614 00:33:43,600 --> 00:33:45,080 certain things need to be done as far as 615 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:46,679 this company goes because they're doing 616 00:33:46,679 --> 00:33:48,880 things privately that's like out of 617 00:33:48,880 --> 00:33:50,799 their it's illegal I I feel like it's 618 00:33:50,799 --> 00:33:51,880 just not 619 00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:54,279 right yeah that's basically it so I'm 620 00:33:54,279 --> 00:33:55,960 done thank you 621 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:58,120 guys 622 00:33:58,120 --> 00:33:59,919 thank you um as I said at the beginning 623 00:33:59,919 --> 00:34:02,600 we the city connecti has no jurisdiction 624 00:34:02,600 --> 00:34:04,679 over over the county but if you want to 625 00:34:04,679 --> 00:34:07,760 stay afterwards can probably perhaps 626 00:34:07,760 --> 00:34:09,000 tell you where you should actually go 627 00:34:09,000 --> 00:34:10,119 with your 628 00:34:10,119 --> 00:34:15,320 concerns right okay thank you um Kelsey 629 00:34:15,320 --> 00:34:18,520 Taylor who would that kelia Taylor 630 00:34:18,520 --> 00:34:20,200 they're not GNA go they're not gonna go 631 00:34:20,200 --> 00:34:22,240 okay all right sir you can come 632 00:34:22,240 --> 00:34:24,919 up and please state your name hi good 633 00:34:24,919 --> 00:34:27,960 afternoon my name is Andre Gerard 634 00:34:27,960 --> 00:34:31,280 um I'm a CEO as well as a founder and 635 00:34:31,280 --> 00:34:34,599 executive director of um two businesses 636 00:34:34,599 --> 00:34:38,359 out here mainly one to reduce violence 637 00:34:38,359 --> 00:34:41,079 and um the other one is to educate you 638 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:44,520 know the black and the Latino people um 639 00:34:44,520 --> 00:34:46,440 about you know the right the you know 640 00:34:46,440 --> 00:34:49,000 why why it's important for them to 641 00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:52,000 support the GOP genda rather than the 642 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:55,040 Democrat agenda and you know I have been 643 00:34:55,040 --> 00:34:57,400 attacked by you know a a whole lot of 644 00:34:57,400 --> 00:34:59,960 people a whole lot of of 645 00:34:59,960 --> 00:35:02,680 officers and you know I have a business 646 00:35:02,680 --> 00:35:05,680 it's called gang affiliated nonviolent 647 00:35:05,680 --> 00:35:08,680 guidance I am stopping the Bang from 648 00:35:08,680 --> 00:35:11,240 gangs here in skincity by promoting hugs 649 00:35:11,240 --> 00:35:14,640 no slugs I work three years I I you know 650 00:35:14,640 --> 00:35:19,760 I let me I am reformed from getting high 651 00:35:19,760 --> 00:35:22,040 and you know like robbing stealing you 652 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:26,440 know being a menace to society you know what it is to be a menace I 653 00:35:26,440 --> 00:35:28,720 know and you know like for me the last 3 654 00:35:28,720 --> 00:35:31,800 years I've been home I completed parole 655 00:35:31,800 --> 00:35:33,560 and you know I said hey you know what 656 00:35:33,560 --> 00:35:36,160 I'm going to give back you know you know 657 00:35:36,160 --> 00:35:38,160 something amazing you know what was 658 00:35:38,160 --> 00:35:39,880 freely given to me you know like I I 659 00:35:39,880 --> 00:35:42,400 have a impact in this community amongst 660 00:35:42,400 --> 00:35:45,200 the youth as well as adults I'm 661 00:35:45,200 --> 00:35:47,640 constantly uh being badgered and being 662 00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:50,760 harassed over there in the Veterans Park 663 00:35:50,760 --> 00:35:52,520 and like you know there's a woman that's 664 00:35:52,520 --> 00:35:55,079 saying that with DSS there's an issue 665 00:35:55,079 --> 00:35:59,359 because you know after the connect uh uh 666 00:35:59,359 --> 00:36:03,359 Sheriff uh uh office maliciously lied 667 00:36:03,359 --> 00:36:06,240 and said that you know I I had a gun 668 00:36:06,240 --> 00:36:09,319 inside of my truck you know Meanwhile my 669 00:36:09,319 --> 00:36:11,319 business is to reduce gun violence and 670 00:36:11,319 --> 00:36:14,599 gang violence and Nat Madigan you know 671 00:36:14,599 --> 00:36:17,680 who was the you know uh rival of the you 672 00:36:17,680 --> 00:36:20,040 know the the mayor who who who who beat 673 00:36:20,040 --> 00:36:21,599 him who bust him up in in in the 674 00:36:21,599 --> 00:36:24,920 elections because I refuse to Lobby the 675 00:36:24,920 --> 00:36:27,319 black and the Latino vote for anybody 676 00:36:27,319 --> 00:36:30,319 that's racist see n Madigan is racist he 677 00:36:30,319 --> 00:36:32,119 made it clear that he's racist and I 678 00:36:32,119 --> 00:36:34,359 didn't want to turn around and I refus 679 00:36:34,359 --> 00:36:36,160 to say to you know my brothers and 680 00:36:36,160 --> 00:36:37,880 sisters in the community to support 681 00:36:37,880 --> 00:36:40,400 racism because the problem with racism 682 00:36:40,400 --> 00:36:43,160 is exists on the left and it exists on 683 00:36:43,160 --> 00:36:45,480 the right and the problem that I have 684 00:36:45,480 --> 00:36:47,640 with the Democrats is that they get the 685 00:36:47,640 --> 00:36:49,520 black and the Latino votes and they 686 00:36:49,520 --> 00:36:50,880 don't turn around and they don't do 687 00:36:50,880 --> 00:36:53,560 anything to uplift the people so now you 688 00:36:53,560 --> 00:36:55,720 know like since they took my truck now 689 00:36:55,720 --> 00:36:59,599 I'm homeless you know even DSS DSS is 690 00:36:59,599 --> 00:37:01,839 sending me to Albany they're sending the 691 00:37:01,839 --> 00:37:04,240 community activist that's saying give 692 00:37:04,240 --> 00:37:06,720 your homie a hug instead of a slug 693 00:37:06,720 --> 00:37:07,960 saying oh we don't we don't have 694 00:37:07,960 --> 00:37:10,160 services so I don't understand you know 695 00:37:10,160 --> 00:37:12,520 like why do I have to leave 696 00:37:12,520 --> 00:37:14,920 SKC every single day cuz you know my 697 00:37:14,920 --> 00:37:17,040 business isn't ins connected I have a 698 00:37:17,040 --> 00:37:18,960 looking clean business and I have 699 00:37:18,960 --> 00:37:20,760 another business called black Republican 700 00:37:20,760 --> 00:37:22,319 movement you know you got to go online 701 00:37:22,319 --> 00:37:24,839 and log on and 702 00:37:24,839 --> 00:37:27,599 I was trying to have a grand opening on 703 00:37:27,599 --> 00:37:29,960 a social media because I have no 704 00:37:29,960 --> 00:37:32,560 awareness of social media you know like 705 00:37:32,560 --> 00:37:34,040 with technology and things in that 706 00:37:34,040 --> 00:37:36,359 nature because you know like my life 707 00:37:36,359 --> 00:37:38,560 consisted of drugs and you know 708 00:37:38,560 --> 00:37:41,119 incarceration so but by the grace of God 709 00:37:41,119 --> 00:37:43,359 now that I'm able to turn around and 710 00:37:43,359 --> 00:37:45,680 stop getting high I'm striving to be a 711 00:37:45,680 --> 00:37:47,800 positive productive member of my 712 00:37:47,800 --> 00:37:50,079 community but you know like I'm I'm 713 00:37:50,079 --> 00:37:51,800 getting harass and I'm I'm getting a 714 00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:54,560 mixed message what do I sell drugs am I 715 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:57,160 to Rob is there no hope for me I need 716 00:37:57,160 --> 00:37:59,040 you to summarize 717 00:37:59,040 --> 00:38:04,160 sir yes um I I would like to for um you 718 00:38:04,160 --> 00:38:06,200 know 719 00:38:06,200 --> 00:38:08,400 um I would like for the mayor to look 720 00:38:08,400 --> 00:38:12,319 into why Gary McCarthy destroyed the 721 00:38:12,319 --> 00:38:14,200 black Republican movement you know took 722 00:38:14,200 --> 00:38:15,760 something away from the community saying 723 00:38:15,760 --> 00:38:18,079 that I had a gun and I didn't have a gun 724 00:38:18,079 --> 00:38:19,839 inside that I have a business that says 725 00:38:19,839 --> 00:38:22,359 no gun violence I don't appreciate that 726 00:38:22,359 --> 00:38:24,599 all right thank you yes I I see the 727 00:38:24,599 --> 00:38:29,400 mayor and I don't have anything any any sir sir your time is expired I gave 728 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:32,560 you a little extra thank 729 00:38:32,560 --> 00:38:34,760 you I have no one else signed up to 730 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:36,359 speak so I declare public comment of 731 00:38:36,359 --> 00:38:38,359 City business 732 00:38:38,359 --> 00:38:40,880 closed I ask for miscellaneous business 733 00:38:40,880 --> 00:38:42,640 of the council at this 734 00:38:42,640 --> 00:38:47,150 time Mr 735 00:38:47,160 --> 00:38:51,680 M thank you pres just announcement 736 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:56,720 regard to the Central Park sidewalk City 737 00:38:56,720 --> 00:39:00,040 Comm meeting on Central par 738 00:39:00,040 --> 00:39:02,760 Improvement Central Park owners are 739 00:39:02,760 --> 00:39:06,480 invited to discuss Assessment program 740 00:39:06,480 --> 00:39:08,359 and it 741 00:39:08,359 --> 00:39:10,560 implementation the city council analy 742 00:39:10,560 --> 00:39:13,000 will be a community meeting to discuss 743 00:39:13,000 --> 00:39:16,319 the Central Park C Assessment program 744 00:39:16,319 --> 00:39:19,400 and its implementation on Monday January 745 00:39:19,400 --> 00:39:23,400 29th at 5:30 p.m. at 746 00:39:23,400 --> 00:39:25,440 room9 same 747 00:39:25,440 --> 00:39:29,280 room our C engineer will be present 748 00:39:29,280 --> 00:39:32,119 to present a 749 00:39:32,119 --> 00:39:34,240 proposal on the project and it's 750 00:39:34,240 --> 00:39:36,520 Improvement and to answer any question 751 00:39:36,520 --> 00:39:39,440 this meeting is open to all interested 752 00:39:39,440 --> 00:39:41,440 Community member to discuss project 753 00:39:41,440 --> 00:39:44,720 details and all our encour I would like 754 00:39:44,720 --> 00:39:46,839 to personally invite the home owners on 755 00:39:46,839 --> 00:39:49,119 Central Park where to please attend this 756 00:39:49,119 --> 00:39:51,119 meeting if you can it's very important 757 00:39:51,119 --> 00:39:53,880 to from our city engineer regarding 758 00:39:53,880 --> 00:39:56,720 theam thank you thank you very much Mr 759 00:39:56,720 --> 00:39:58,240 mud and glad to see that's starting to 760 00:39:58,240 --> 00:40:01,480 move forward any other business of the 761 00:40:01,480 --> 00:40:03,599 council 762 00:40:03,599 --> 00:40:05,760 mayor thank you madam president 763 00:40:05,760 --> 00:40:07,200 appreciate everyone that came out 764 00:40:07,200 --> 00:40:09,720 tonight and I just would remind people 765 00:40:09,720 --> 00:40:12,400 that uh a week from today we will close 766 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:15,400 down the Kings Road Bridge going into 767 00:40:15,400 --> 00:40:17,720 roddam to start the replacement 768 00:40:17,720 --> 00:40:20,960 Rehabilitation of that structure uh you 769 00:40:20,960 --> 00:40:23,480 it'll create a little bit of uh 770 00:40:23,480 --> 00:40:26,400 inconvenience for the residents and uh 771 00:40:26,400 --> 00:40:29,119 individuals who use that roadway some of 772 00:40:29,119 --> 00:40:32,359 the uh signs are up today starting to uh 773 00:40:32,359 --> 00:40:35,480 inform the public of The Detour roots 774 00:40:35,480 --> 00:40:37,160 and uh look forward to having it 775 00:40:37,160 --> 00:40:39,560 completed and uh it'll be open uh before 776 00:40:39,560 --> 00:40:41,319 everybody knows it thank you madam 777 00:40:41,319 --> 00:40:43,240 president thank you mayor I'd also like 778 00:40:43,240 --> 00:40:44,800 to thank everyone that came out tonight 779 00:40:44,800 --> 00:40:47,200 to uh to speak and as those I told you 780 00:40:47,200 --> 00:40:49,119 we'll I'll tell you give you Direction 781 00:40:49,119 --> 00:40:51,359 hopefully that but those those issues 782 00:40:51,359 --> 00:40:53,319 unfortunately are County and they it's 783 00:40:53,319 --> 00:40:54,839 not something within the city 784 00:40:54,839 --> 00:40:56,520 jurisdiction but I don't want you to 785 00:40:56,520 --> 00:40:57,800 misunderstand and think that we did not 786 00:40:57,800 --> 00:41:00,720 hear you thank you you're welcome um and 787 00:41:00,720 --> 00:41:02,200 I want to thank everyone that came out 788 00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:05,680 to the um piie social in in uh honor of 789 00:41:05,680 --> 00:41:07,720 Martin Luther King Day More pies than 790 00:41:07,720 --> 00:41:11,119 you can even possibly believe so but 791 00:41:11,119 --> 00:41:13,640 beyond the pies the company was great uh 792 00:41:13,640 --> 00:41:15,839 it was a great time for Community to get 793 00:41:15,839 --> 00:41:17,880 together and the theme was the Beloved 794 00:41:17,880 --> 00:41:20,440 Community which was something that uh Dr 795 00:41:20,440 --> 00:41:23,240 Martin Luther King um promoted and felt 796 00:41:23,240 --> 00:41:25,240 like we should all work together so it 797 00:41:25,240 --> 00:41:27,079 was great there was various people there 798 00:41:27,079 --> 00:41:28,640 so thank everyone that came I want to 799 00:41:28,640 --> 00:41:30,800 thank the Electric City Co-Op and this 800 00:41:30,800 --> 00:41:34,119 connected NAACP and yoga Bliss for 801 00:41:34,119 --> 00:41:36,160 pulling it together so they plan on 802 00:41:36,160 --> 00:41:38,560 doing it annually so get ready to bake 803 00:41:38,560 --> 00:41:40,880 your pies 804 00:41:40,880 --> 00:41:44,280 Joe uh councilman Mancini came and 805 00:41:44,280 --> 00:41:48,000 brought a pie we won't say where it came 806 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:51,880 from um so thank you again everyone um 807 00:41:51,880 --> 00:41:54,319 and I'd like to also say happy birthday 808 00:41:54,319 --> 00:41:56,359 to councilman muin his birthday is on 809 00:41:56,359 --> 00:41:57,560 Wednesday so if you want to send them a 810 00:41:57,560 --> 00:42:00,240 card take them out to dinner it's up to 811 00:42:00,240 --> 00:42:02,480 you um and just a reminder there will 812 00:42:02,480 --> 00:42:04,720 not be a meeting next week it's our 5th 813 00:42:04,720 --> 00:42:06,240 Monday so we don't meet on the fifth 814 00:42:06,240 --> 00:42:08,000 Monday and our next meeting will be on 815 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:11,839 February 5th yes February 5th at 5:30 it 816 00:42:11,839 --> 00:42:14,240 will be a committee meeting and I have 817 00:42:14,240 --> 00:42:17,040 nothing else so I ask for a motion to 818 00:42:17,040 --> 00:42:19,680 adjourn all those in favor we are 819 00:42:19,680 --> 00:42:22,160 adjourned have a good 820 00:42:22,160 --> 00:42:25,000 night thank you so much for coming 821 00:42:25,000 --> 00:42:43,950 really appreciate it 822 00:42:43,960 --> 00:42:46,960 to