of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
1:00 P.M. / (9/28)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida Gonzàlez, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Joseph McElroy of PentecostalBaptistChurch, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. /Minutes -September 14, 2009 (Adopted 9-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Finance, Taxation & Assessment)
7. /Communications - (none)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
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9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2009-2010. / 24-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
9.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the EPA FY10 Brownfields Community Wide Assessment Grant, for funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the assessment and investigation of hazardous waste sites ($200,000) and for petroleum site assessment ($200,000) for the entire City, with a focus on the Brownfield Opportunity Areas. There is no local match. / 493
10.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement with Near Westside Initiative, Inc., as detailed in Exhibit “B”, for property located at 109 Otisco Street for the restoration of the four story building; two floors of commercial space and two residential floors with ten units,which includes environmental improvements, andto obtain a LEED gold certification. Total cost is estimated at $3,900,000 with a $1,000,000 RestoreNY committed grant and the remainder with bank funding and SU forgiveness funds. / 494
11.
9-0 / Authorize - The Planning Commission to act as the Lead Agency for environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) as a Type I project for the 300 Block of Fineview Place, Abby Lane, LLC/SUNYESF Project. / 495
BY COUNCILORS RYAN AND McMAHON AND PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
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9-0 / Resolution - In recognition of the 41st Anniversary of Hispanic Heritage Month to be celebrated September 15-October 15, 2009 in the City of Syracuse. / 25-R
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
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9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - One Sutphen Custom Model TS100+telescopic Aerial Platform, on behalf of the Syracuse Fire Department at the priceof $884,000. Total costnot to exceed $869,000 with the trade-in of a 1987 model Sutphen valued at $15,000. / 496
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
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9-0 / Agreement - With The Facilities Management Group, Inc. to provide all consultant services for the Annual Visual Inspections for all Syracuse City School District Buildings. Total cost not to exceed $98,600. / 497
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
15.
H / Special Permit - For the modification of a restaurant and accessory parking on properties located at 405, 409-411, 413 (415), 417-419, and (421-425) 429 North State Street. Tino Marcoccia, owner/applicant. / H
16.
WD / Permission - To Angelo Abboud, owner of the property located at 200 Lodi Street, to encroach approximately 4' 6″x 15' into the Lodi Street right-of-way with existing stairs and landing for access into a commercial building. Angelo Abboud owner/applicant. / WD
17.
9-0 / Contract - With Crawford & Stearns for historic preservation consultative services for the period of one year with two 1-year options on behalf of the Department of Community Development. Total cost not to exceed $30,000. / 498
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9-0 / Contract - Holmes-King-Kallquist & Associates for historic preservation consultative services for the period of one year with two 1-year options on behalf of the Department of Community Development. Total cost not to exceed $20,000. / 499
BY COUNCILOR HEAGERTY:
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9-0 / Agreement - With ePark Systems to provide an In Vehicle Meter Program, to include 400 units at $33.50 per unit, for the period of one year with one 2-year option, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $13,400. Estimated revenues of $15,000. / 500
20.
9-0 / Contract - With C&S Companies for Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $150,000. / 501
21.
9-0 / Contract - With Barton & Loguidice, P.C. for Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $150,000. / 502
22.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #641 (11/05/07), “Agreement - With CH2M Hill for professional engineering services to include the design, bidding, construction administration and start-up of new water storage tanks related to the Westcott Reservoir Rehabilitation Project on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $2,800,000.” Amend the total cost not to exceed $3,150,000. / 503
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
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9-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 5, to add a new Article 11 entitled the Juice Bar Ordinance and require a Juice Bar License. / Gen.
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Denno / Resolution - (Home Rule Message) - Memorializing the NYS Senate, the NYS Assembly and the NYS Governor to enact an amendment to the Public Authorities Law relative to creating the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. / 26-R
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
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9-0 /
Agreement - With Crouse-Marshall Business Improvement District, relative to the administration of the Special Assessment Improvement District, for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The special assessment is $75,000.
/ 50426.
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Agreement - With Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. relative to the administration of the Downtown Special Assessment Program, for the period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The special assessment is $820,000.
/ 50527.
9-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN’s) in an amount not to exceed $21,000,000, on behalf of the City of Syracuse. / 506
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9-0 / Authorize - Inter-Municipal Agreement with OnondagaCounty to renovate and improve various branch libraries in the City of Syracuse. The City will repay OnondagaCounty $2,250,000 of bonded funds with a charge on the City abstract each year until the borrowed funds are repaid. Total cost not to exceed $3,400,000 with $1,150,000 from accumulated capital funds and $2,250,000 from bonds issued by OnondagaCounty. / 507
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Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser, Harlan LaVine Real Estate, inc. to appraise the properties at 1710-1718 Grant Boulevard, 2430-2450 James Street and 1931-1933 South Avenue for property tax litigation for Tax Years 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10. Total cost not to exceed $4,500 for limited format reports, $7,500 for complete trial reports, and $150 per hour for trial preparation and testimony.
/ 50830.
9-0 /
Correct Tax Rolls - (125 Lock Alley & 710 Park Ave.) For various charges for Tax Year 2009-10.
/ 50931.
9-0 /
Contract - With HelpPeople to administer the Employee Assistance Program for SyracuseCity Employees for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012, with two 1-year renewal options, on behalf of the Office of Personnel and Labor Relations. Total cost not to exceed $43,000 per year.
/ 51032.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 City Budget to reflect the salary increases pursuant to the one-year contract extension (January 1, 2010-December 31, 2010) between the City of Syracuse and the AFSCME Local 1773. / T
33.
H / Approve - Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the AFSCME Local 1773 for a one-year contract extension (January 1, 2010-December 31, 2010) to provide two 2% wage increases. / H
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T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 City Budget to reflect the salary increases pursuant to a Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Civil Service Employees’ Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME/AFL-CIO, City of Syracuse Crossing Guards, Unit 7801-02, Local 834. / T
35.
H / Approve - Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Civil Service Employees’ Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME/AFL-CIO, City of Syracuse Crossing Guards, Unit 7801-02, Local 834 for the period of July 1, 2009-June 30, 2011 to provide two 2.5% wage increases. / H
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
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9-0 / Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with the Syracuse Parks Conservancy to assist the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs with volunteer efforts, fundraising and other projects and programs. There is no cost to the City. / 511
37.
9-0 / Agreement - With Carol Fitzgerald for senior fitness instruction classes for the period of September 1, 2009-June 30, 2010, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $12,700. / 512
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2009)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
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9-0 / Agreement - Between the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments and the State University of New York, acting for and on behalf of SUNY Upstate Medical University, to use the property known as Kennedy Square for firefighting and law enforcement training. / 513
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
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