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CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 13, 2009
1:00 P.M. / (10/13)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Stephanie Miner, President Pro-Tempore of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9; President Gonzàlez absent)
4. /Minutes - September 28, 2009 - (Approved 9-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Economic Development & Environment)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. David A. Patterson, NYS Governor, acknowledging receipt of Resolution #26-R relative to creating the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
a.
9-0 / 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. / LL
b.
9-0 / 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. / LL
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2009-2010. / 27-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Confirm - The appointment by the Mayor of Minchin Lewis to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Board, to replace Donald Hughes, for a term to expire on December 31, 2009. / 514
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
11.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for funds in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for the Youth Violence Reduction (YVR) Program, as part of VIPP, for the period of January 1, 2010-September 30, 2012. The matching cash funds of $44,444 will be met by the partners in the YVR Program, Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Center for Community Alternatives and Huntington Family Centers. / 515
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
12.
Returned to
Planning
Commission / 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. / Returned to
Planning
Commission
13.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve an Indoor Amusement and Recreation establishment on property located at 1323 North Salina Street. Do C. Huynh, applicant. Jennifer S. DeCaro, owner. Planning Commission waived parking requirements. / Gen.
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14.
9-0 / Zone Change - For a portion (approximately 20,500 square feet) of property located at 117 Butternut Street from Residential, Class B to Commercial, Class A. Lamar Outdoor Advertising, applicant. Vincent Morrison dba Veterans Fasteners, owner. / Gen.
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15.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1426 E. Genesee Street, a vacant lot, to University Hill Apt. Inc. for the total sum of $5,825. / 516
16.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 603 Oakwood Avenue and East Kennedy Street, an unfinished brick house, to Darren Chavis for the total sum of $7,925. / 517
17.
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 184 Berger Avenue to Dock Ballard for the total sum of $650. / 518
18.
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 117 Lakeview Avenue and Liberty Street to Mark S. and Joanne M. Bartowski for the total sum of $550. / 519
19.
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 1815 Lodi Street and Catawba Street to James C. and Rebecca G. Guarasci for the total sum of $550. / 520
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 1420 S. McBride Street and Rose Avenue to Joseph and Mary Nelson for the total sum of $500. / 521
21.
9-0 / Agreement - With Home Headquarters for the completion of Phase I of the North Townsend Street Freedom Garden Project, on behalf of the Department of Community Development. Total cost not to exceed $23,000. / 522
BY COUNCILOR HEAGERTY:
22.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with the Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District for the City to rent their 2004 Morbark 1300A
Wood Waste Recycler (tub grinder) with a qualified operator, as required by Section 11 of the NYS Soil and Water Conservation District Law, for the period of one year with 1 two-year renewal option, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost of $3,200 per day not to exceed $70,400. / 523
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
23.
9-0 / 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. / 524
24.
9-0 / 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. / 525
25.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Special Object Account #01.75940.0.000 in the amount of $20,000 for Leadership Greater Syracuse. / 526
26.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Edward Pfohl 210 Shonnard St. - Chris Bollinger - 128 W. Borden Ave., 308 Cannon St., 228 & 230 Kellogg St. - Bill Anderson 222 Elk St., 305 Rich St., 529 Park St.) / 527
27.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (106 Seward St., 212 Wheaton Rd) For various charges for Tax Years 2008/09 and 2009/10. / 528
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
28.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #489 (09/14/09), “Application & Agreement - To and with Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth for Youth Development & Delinquency Prevention Program grant funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the Expanded After School Recreation and Wellness Program for the period of October 1, 2009-December 31, 2009, to be dispersed and monitored by the Onondaga County Youth Bureau. The Parks Department will provide equipment, materials and instruction. The local match of $10,000 will be met through salaries paid to existing Parks employees.” Amend grant funds not to exceed $20,000 and local match of $20,000. / 529
29.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band under the direction of Joseph Carfagno or David Baker for performances at the Westside Senior Center (July 7, Oct. 20 & Dec. 1), the Ida Benderson Senior Center (Oct. 27 & Nov. 20), the Magnarelli Community Center at McChesney Park (Nov. 17 & Dec. 14) and the Cecile Center (Oct. 28 & Dec. 9) at the cost of $300 for each event. Total cost not to exceed $2,700. / 530
30.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to Steve Banyas for a performance at the Westside Senior Center on October 29, 2009, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $100. / 531
31.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to Darrell and Linda, under the direction of Darrell White, for a performance at the Westside Senior Center on November 17, 2009, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $150. / 532
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA- OCTOBER 13, 2009)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR HEAGERTY:
32.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #185 (05/11/09), “Contract - With RBS Worldpay (i.e. Royal Bank of Scotland, Citizens Bank) for credit card transactions for the period of three years beginning July 1, 2009 with one 2-year renewal option, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $50,000 annually.” Amend to pay RBS Worldpay per transaction, as detailed in the ordinance. / 533
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:13 P.M.
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