of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 18, 2006 / (12/19)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Pastor Ariel Ruiz of Iglesia Nueva Esperanza, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. /Minutes - December 4, 2006 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Finance, Taxation & Assessment; Education & Human Development; Public Safety (Veterans Affairs)
7. /Communications - (none)
------NEW BUSINESS
------
BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2007-2008. / 40-R
BY COUNCILOR CALLAHAN:
9.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #627 (12/19/05),“Contract - With Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County to deliver a water quality education program in the Skaneateles Lake watershed and provide business management assistance for whole farm planning for the total cost of $206,350, through December 31, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Water.” Amend to execute the second extension through December 31, 2007. Total additional cost not to exceed $111,100. / 619
10.
9-0 / Confirm - The reappointment by the Mayor of Donald J. Hughes to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Board (OCRRA). Term to expire on December 31, 2009. / 620
11.
9-0 / Confirm - The reappointment by the Mayor of Gwendolyn H. Raeford to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Board (OCRRA). Term to expire on December 31, 2009. / 621
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
12.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #56 (02/27/06), “Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for funds in an amount not to exceed $238,000 for the implementation of the Strategy Grant Program and the continuation of the VIPP Program targeting juvenile violence. Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Inc. will implement the activities. ”Amend to extend the grant through September 30, 2007 and increase the amount by $120,000, total amount not to exceed $358,000, with the 10% match met through in-kind donations from each partner. / 622
13.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Homeland Security for funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to upgrade the capabilities of the Syracuse Police Department Bomb Squad. There is no local match required. / 623
14.
9-0 / Resolution - To recommend to the Governor of the State of New York, the appointment of Mr. Terrance Demas and Ms. Kathleen Henesey to fill a vacancy on the CENTRO Board of Directors. / 41-R
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
15.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #53 (02/07/05), “Authorize - An Exemption Agreement pursuant to the Article 5 of the NY Private Housing Finance Law, with Joslyn Court II, L.P. for a new 25-unit low-income housing development located at 4314-4316, 4322, 4328 and 4336 South Salina Street for a term not to exceed twenty-five years.” Amend to change the name to Joslyn Court II Housing Development Fund Corporation, amend 4314-4316 to 4320 South Salina St. and add 4336 South Salina St. Rear and 108 W. Glen Ave. Rear to the list of properties to be included in the exemption agreement. / 624
16.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 11, to add a new Article 13 entitled, “Retiree Health Insurance Benefits” to authorize Retiree Health Benefit Plan changes for current and future retirees, effective February 1, 2007, as detailed in Attachment “A”, anticipated City budget savings of $600,000 per year. / H
17.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Christopher Bollinger - 207 W. Lafayette Ave., 435 & 510 Rich St., 2501 Midland Ave., 314 Rowland St. & 207 Pond St. - Ed Pfohl - 351 W. Calthrop Ave. & 411 Seymour St.) / 625
18.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (201 Nicholas Ave. and 322-324 Liberty St.) For various charges for Tax Year 2006/2007. / 626
19.
9-0 / Levy - Onondaga County Tax (Excluding Onondaga County Consolidated Sanitation District) for 2007. / 627
20.
9-0 / Levy - Onondaga County Water District Tax for 2007. / 628
21.
9-0 / Levy - Onondaga County Sewer Rent for 2007. / 629
22.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - Within the July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 Syracuse City Budget, year-end budget transfer amendment, as detailed in Schedule “A.” / 630
23.
WD / Transfer Funds - Within the July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 Syracuse City Budget by substituting this item for Special Ord.#193 (05/08/06) for the mid-year transfers and adding year-end budget transfer amendments, as detailed in Schedules 1 & 2. / WD
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
24.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation for funds in an amount not to exceed $7,000 to be used to design way finding signage in the Downtown area. There is no local match required. / 631
25.
9-0 / Permission - To Route 20/20, LLC, owner of the property located at 444 East Genesee Street, to encroach approximately 5’ 5”x143’ into the South Townsend Street right-of-way for the placement of a parking lot. / 632
26.
9-0 / Special Permit - For a parking lot on property located at 444 East Genesee Street. Route 20/20, LLC, owner/applicant. / Gen.
#45
27.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 136 Ball Circle, a vacant lot, to Shaffer Building Services, Inc. for the total sum of $2,125. / H
28.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 159 Palmer Ave., a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $15,425. / 633
29.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1901 E. Genesee St. & Columbus Ave. to Ibn K. Mitchell for the total sum of $650. / 634
30.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 542 Seymour St. to Smith Housing LLC for the total sum of $550. / 635
BY COUNCILOR DeFRANCISCO:
31.
9-0 / Agreement - With The Thomas Group for all architectural and engineering services related to the Nottingham High School Interior/Exterior Reconstruction Project, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $255,300. The funding has been previously approved by Bond Ord. #30 (01/23/06). / 636
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
32.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #608 (12/04/06),“Authorize - Lease agreement with Approach Associates LLP relative to property located at Syracuse Hancock International Airport as described in Article II, authorizing a ground lease agreement with Approach Associates LLP and enter into Option No. 1. ” Amend legal name to Approach Associates, LLC. , all other conditions to remain the same. / 637
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
33.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Section 17, Article 40.5, entitled “Facility and Usage Fees” to include a new section relative to assessing a 12.5% surcharge from the sale of alcohol for events held in Downtown Syracuse. / H
34.
H / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to establish an account entitled “Clinton Square Usage and Maintenance Fund” for the collection of fees generated from the proposed surcharge to be used to offset maintenance costs related to the use of Clinton Square. / H
35.
H / Purchase w/c/b - From National Audio, Inc., the sound, video screens and staging services for the 2006 Holiday Magic in the Square event on November 24, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $12,000. / H
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
36.
9-0 / Agreement - With Southern Wine and Spirits of America for five monthly parking permits in the MONY (AXA) Parking Garage at the current market rate for the period of fifteen months. This ordinance shall replace Special Ord. #10-2005. / 638
37.
9-0 / Agreement - With Southern Wine and Spirits of America for thirty-five monthly parking permits in the Harrison Street Parking Garage at the current market rate for the period of fifteen months. This ordinance shall replace Special Ord. #10-2005. / 639
38.
9-0 / Authorize - A Memorandum of Understanding with The Map Group, Inc., which will provide 15,000 copies of a Resource Guide and Map of the City of Syracuse and the City will provide a letter of support in soliciting private sector sponsors for the project. / 640
39.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Arsenault Associates a Fleet Management Maintenance Software Package, on behalf of the Department of Public Works and to also include the Aviation, Fire, Police and Water Departments. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 641
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – DECEMBER 18, 2006)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
40.
9-0 / Amend - Gen. Ord. #55 (12-19-05), “Amend - Chapter 11 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, to add a new article (12a) relative to the events of September 11, 2001 to authorize a supplemental benefits program for full-time City employees called up for active duty in the military reserve, through December 31, 2006.” Amend to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2007. / Gen.
#46
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
1