COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 20, 2002
1:00 P.M. / (5/20)
1. / Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. / Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Ken Smith of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. / Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. / Minutes - May 6, 2002 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. / Petitions - (None)
6. / Committee Reports - (None)
7. / Communications - (From the Hon. George Pataki, New York State Governor, a letter acknowledging the receipt of Resolution No. 17-R (4/22/02)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
a.
9-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, amending the Charter of the City of Syracuse- 1960, as amended, to create a Department of Economic Development, effective July 1, 2002, to be designated Chapter 22 of Article V. /

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b.
9-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, amending the Charter of the City of Syracuse- 1960, as amended, to transfer certain functions from the Department of Public Works including the functions of the Bureau of Technical Services to a new Department of Engineering, to be designated Chapter 7 of Article V, and to transfer from the Department of Public Works the responsibility of parks grounds maintenance to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services, effective July 1, 2002. /

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c.
7-2 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, amending the Charter of the City of Syracuse- 1960, as amended, to transfer the functions of the Department of Purchase to the Office of Management and Budget, and the duties and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Purchase to be conferred upon the Director of Management and Budget, effective July 1, 2002, by amending Section 5-206 and adding necessary sections to Article V Chapter 2. /

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Mahoney, DeRegis

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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9-0 9. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2002. / 19-R
BY COUNCILOR MAHONEY:
10.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the National Endowment for the Humanities for a Challenge Grant, for funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000, to create a revolving loan fund for developing artists in the City of Syracuse. No local match is required. / 207
BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & COUNCILOR MINER:
11.
3-6 / Amend - Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse to create a new Chapter 49 entitled, “ A Living Wage Law for the City of Syracuse.” / D

O’Connell, Miner, Robinson (Yes)

BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
12.
9-0 /

Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice for funds in an amount not to exceed $2,394 to partially support planning and administration of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention programs for the City of Syracuse. Local match of $2,394 to be met through in-kind services from the staff of the Research Bureau.

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13.
9-0 / Contract - With Industrial Medical Associates for Fire Physician services for the period of two years. Total cost not to exceed $38,500 per year, with two 2-year renewal options with a 5% increase for each 2-year period. / 209
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
14.
9-0 / Agreement - With Verizon for data communications services relative to the MetroNet project, for the period of five years. Total cost not to exceed $37,600 per year. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 210
15.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment in lieu of tax agreement with the City of Syracuse, the City of Syracuse Industrial Development Agency and Marx Syracuse, LLC, 701-705 East Genesee Street. PILOT payments detailed in attached Exhibit “B”. / 211
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
16.
H / Abandon - A portion of Larned Street and a portion of the 200 block of Oneida Street. Byrne Dairy, applicant. (Public Hearing to be held on June 3, 2002 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
17.
9-0 / Accept - The HyettPalma report commissioned by the Downtown Committee at the request of the Common Council as the strategic plan for Downtown Syracuse. / 212
18.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #77, (2/25/02) “Authorize - Agreement with Home Headquarters, Inc. in HUD'S $1.00 Home Sales to Local Governments Program, to acquire the properties as listed on Schedule “A” for renovation or demolition." Amend to add four additional properties as listed on Schedule "A". / 213
19.
9-0 / Permission - To the Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse, owner of the property located at 201 Hamilton Street, to encroach approximately 18′ x 98′ into the Hamilton Street right-of way, 30′ x 318′ into the West Fayette Street right-of-way and 23′ x 121′ into the Schuyler Street right-of-way with a four-foot high and six-foot high chain link fence and gate, parking areas, picnic area, lawn area and sidewalks. / 214
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
20.
9-0 / Resolution - In support of the principles of diversity relative to the DESTINY USA expansion from the initial phase of construction through the full operation of the retail, entertainment and recreational aspects of the project. / 20-R
BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
21.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the 2002/2003 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal). Total cost not to exceed $382,500. (Public Hearing to be held on June 17, 2002 at 1:00 P.M.) / 215
22.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the 2002/2003 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal), on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $382,500. / H
23.
H / Authorize - The 2002/2003 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal), for the streets listed on Schedule “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse. Total cost not to exceed $382,500. (Public Hearing to be held on June 17, 2002 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
24.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the 2002/2003 Motor Sweeping and Flushing Program. Total cost not to exceed $764,830. (Public Hearing to be held on June 17, 2002 at 1:00 P.M.) / 216
25.
H / Authorize - The 2002/2003 Motor Sweeping and Flushing Program for the streets listed on Schedule “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Total cost not to exceed $764,830. (Public Hearing to be held on June 17, 2002 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
26.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the purchase of equipment relative to the 2002/2003 Motor Sweeping and Flushing Program. Total amount not to exceed $210,000. / H
27.
H / Authorize - The purchase of one Street Sweeper, cost not to exceed $130,000, and one Truck Mounted Tanker Flusher, cost not to exceed $80,000, relative to the 2002/2003 Motor Sweeping and Flushing Program, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse. Total cost not to exceed $210,000. / H
28.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the 2002/2003 Unimproved Street Overlay Program, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $472,000. / 217
29.
9-0 / Authorize - The 2002/2003 Unimproved Street Overlay Program, for the streets listed on Schedule “A”. Total cost not to exceed $472,000. / 218
30.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of the 2002/2003 Road Reconstruction Program, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $5,500,000. / 219
31.
9-0 / Authorize - The 2002/2003 Road Reconstruction Program, for the streets listed on Schedule ”A”. Total cost not to exceed $5,500,000. / 220
32.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of 2002/2003 Retaining Wall Reconstruction Program, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $520,000. / 221
33.
9-0 / Authorize - The 2002/2003 Retaining Wall Reconstruction Program. Total cost not to exceed $520,000. / 222
34.
9-0 /

Contract - With Clough Harbour and Associates for a traffic study of Burnet Avenue. Total cost not to exceed $4,500, from capital account #01.70920.

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BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
35.
9-0 / Resolution - In support of the City of Syracuse joining other Cities in the United States in the International Cities for Climate Protection Campaign. / 21-R
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:50 P.M.

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