of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 24, 2011
1:00 P.M. / (10/24)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Father James Mathews, St Lucy’s Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present -9)
4. /Minutes -October 11,2011 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Public Safety; Neighborhood Preservation (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable); Airport; Economic Development, Downtown & Metropolitan Planning; Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs (Veteran’s Affairs)
7. / Communications -(Councilor Joy made a motion, seconded by Councilor McMahon, to nominate Councilor Jean Kessner as President Pro-Tempore, Adopted 9-0)8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR HUNTER:
a.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2011/2012 Cash Capital #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $1,031,000 for the purchase of 2011/2012 Capital Equipment to include 23 marked and 7 unmarked cars, 3 concealed identity vehicles and 2 evidence technician vans, as detailed in Appendix “A”, on behalf of the Department of Police. (AS AMENDED) / 577
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2011- 2012. / 36-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 27 entitled “Property Conservation Code” to add a new Article 10 entitled, “Natural Gas Exploration and Extraction”to address the storage, treatment and/or disposal of natural gas and production wastes and definitions related thereto. / Gen.
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11.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #483 (09/12/11), “Contract - With Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects for services associated with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant from the executed contract date through December 31, 2012, on behalf of the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability. Total cost not to exceed $226,590 to be charged to grant account #02.05101.0.000.” Amend the total cost not to exceed $246,590. The additional $20,000 to cover office/travel expenses omitted from the original ordinance. / 578
12.
9-0 / Contract - With Onondaga Environmental Institute for services associated with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Grant in partnership with NYS Department of State to provide public access, strengthen connections with Onondaga Creek and adjacent neighborhoods and improve environmental quality. Total cost not to exceed $10,000 to be charged to Grant Account #02.05101.0.000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 579
BY COUNCILORS JOY, KESSNER, DENNO, HUNTER, RAYO, HOGAN, McMAHON, SEALS & MAROUN:
13.
H / Advertise - Public Hearing relative to a Zone Change from RA-1 to BA for property located at 117 South Edwards Avenue. Tino Marcoccia, owner, applicant. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
14.
H / Approve - Zone Change from RA-1 to BA for property located at 117 South Edwards Avenue and amend the City of Syracuse Zoning Law relative to the James Street Overlay, Part C Section 10 of Article 1 to expand the district to include 117 South Edwards Avenue. Tino Marcoccia, owner, applicant. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
15.
9-0 / Approve - Amendment to a Planned Development District Plan for United Auto Supply Warehouse Distribution and Regional Call Center at 450 Tracy Street to include properties situated at 319 Wilkinson Street, 321 Wilkinson Street, 458-464 Tracy Street, 108-110 Van Rensselaer Street and 112-114 Van Rensselaer Street in order to expand the establishment at 450 Tracy Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. UAS, LLC, owner/applicant. / Gen.
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16.
H / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 818-820 Danforth Street. One person spoke in favor of and four people spoke in opposition to the proposal. The City Planning Commission granted waivers from the parking and signage requirements. Sharon D. Washington, applicant. Otto and Donna Weber, owners. / H
17.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve modification of a restaurant on property located at 103 Hamilton Street (aka 1443 West Genesee Street) to expand a bar area and add indoor amusement. One person spoke in favor and no one spoke in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted waivers from signage and entertainment requirements. Peter Coleman owner/applicant. / Gen.
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18.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 900 N. McBride Street and Butternut Street, a brick building, to Neighborhood Innovation, Inc. for the total sum of $67,950. / H
19.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 4445-4509 S. Salina Street, 30 wood apartments, to Atonement Housing Corp. for the total sum of $62,750. / 580
20.
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 326 Green Street and Green Street Place to Michael P. Scherr for the total sum of $400. / 581
21.
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 1707 Midland Avenue to Queenester Taylor for the total sum of $550. / 582
22.
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 237 W. Ostrander Avenue to Richard E. Brooks for the total sum of $650. / 583
23.
9-0 / Lease Agreement - With Jett Industries, Inc. for four City-owned properties to provide a staging area for the contractor working on the Onondaga County Clinton CSO project and allow construction of a pedestrian bridge over Onondaga Creek.The lease period is fortwo years with (1) one-year renewal option with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council at a total annual rate of $17,602. / 584
24.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to adopt the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code which includes the latest editions of the following codes: Building, Residential, Existing Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel/Gas, Energy Conservation Construction and Property Maintenance. / T
25.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 27 entitled “Property Conservation Code”, to repeal all sections except those provisions which impose a more restrictive local standard and/or were implemented to address a specific need in the City of Syracuse. / H
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
26.
9-0 / Accept - An easement of approximately 832 square feet, as detailed in Schedules “A”, “B” and “C”, from Synapse Erie Canal LLC over a portion of the premises located at 323 E. Water Street, 325 E. Water Street, 327-333 E. Water Street to permit the City a sidewalk easement for public thoroughfare. No cost to the City. / 585
27.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with NYS Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $750,000 to be used to complete the reconstruction of the retaining wall along the west bank of Onondaga Creek, between West Fayette and Walton Streets. The matching $375,000 will be charged to Department of Engineering bonded funds in the Capital Improvement Program for 2011/2012 and 2012/13. / 586
BY COUNCILOR HUNTER:
28.
9-0 / Accept - From the Central New York Community Foundation’s Rural Metro Charitable Fund, a contribution in the amount of $1,000 to purchase AED training equipment and gunshot wound kits on behalf of the Department of Police, to be deposited into an account to be established by the Commissioner of Finance. / 587
29.
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Kessner / Application & Agreement - To and with the US Department of Justice for the FY 2011 Justice Assistance Grant for funds in an amount not to exceed $91,000 to be used by the Department of Police to purchase eight cameras to expand the COPS camera system. No local match is required. / 588
30.
8-1
Kessner / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Homeland Security for a Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant for funds in an amount not to exceed $64,398 to be used by the Department of Police, to purchase cameras for the camera deployment project, training for technicians and consultant fees. No local match is required. / 589
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
31.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority for security personnel services at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of (10) years. The City would grant the Authority the exclusive right to provide security at the Airport and the authority would hire a private security firm to provide the security personnel required. The City would appropriate money to the Authority from the 2011/12 Aviation Budget allotted for security personnel. / 590
32.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Aviation Enterprise Fund Account #04.56100.0.416 the amount of $1,800 to an account designated by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority to pay for training for its members by Scott N. Fein, a state approved trainer. This training is required by NY Public Authorities Law. / 591
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
33.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 330 N. Beech St., 413 Massena St., 900 N. McBride St., 238 Shonnard St., 1609 N. Salina St., 635 E. Willow St. - Pat O’Connor - 163 Liberty St., 603 Oakwood Ave., 301 Onondaga Ave., 208 Rowland St., 214 Webster Ave.) / 592
34.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain Integra Realty Resources to appraise the property at 450-460 South Salina Street for property tax litigation for Tax Years 2010/11 and 2011/12. Total cost not to exceed $1,800 for a limited, preliminary report, $4,500 for a self-contained trial ready report and $125 per hour for trial preparation and testimony. / 593
35.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (810 Milton Ave.) For various charges for Tax Year 2012. / 594
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
36.
9-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 17, Article 4, entitled “Fees”, Section 17-40.6, Ice Skating Rinks,relative to certain fees and charges as detailed in the ordinance. / Gen.
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(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – OCTOBER 24, 2011)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
37.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Aviation Enterprise Fund Account No. 04.56100.0.415 in the amount of $2,596 to an account designated by the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority to purchase liability insurance for the directors and officers of the Authority from National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. / 595
38.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS DOT for funds in an amount not to exceed $850,000 from the 2011 Aviation Capital Grant Program for the design, bidding and construction of the Emergency Operation Center in the Terminal Building at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Funding of 90% from NYS DOT and 10% from the Aviation Enterprise Funds Account #04.87800.0.000. / 596
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
39.
9-0 / Approve - Petition for a Zone Change from Residential, Class A to Planned Development District on properties located at 319 Wilkinson Street, 321 Wilkinson Street, and from Industrial, Class A to Planned Development District on properties located at 458-464 Tracy Street, 108-110 Van Rensselaer Street and 112-114 Van Rensselaer Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. United Auto Supply, LLC owner, City of Syracuse, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Petitioner. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR JOY:
40.
9-0 / Application - To NYS Consolidated Funding Application for funds in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 to assist in the redevelopment of up to 28 acres in the Syracuse Inner Harbor for housing, recreational and commercial opportunities. This funding will greatly enhance the City’s ability to market and redevelop the Inner Harbor in partnership with the private sector. Any local match which may be required will be identified upon securing an agreement. / 597
41.
9-0 / Application - To NYS Consolidated Funding Application for funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the redevelopment/demolition of the currently closed City-owned Sibley’s Garage to allow for expanded parking in this essential area of downtown. Any local match which may be required will be identified upon securing an agreement. / 598
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:37 P.M.
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