of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
1:00 P.M. / (9/10)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Rev. Chester Seals of South Healing Ministry, Church of God in Christ, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. /Minutes - August 20, 2012- (Adopted 9-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #56 “Amend - Ord. #528 (10/25/10), “Authorize - A Facility Use and Lease Agreement between the City of Syracuse and DAL Global Services, LLC for the use of operation and office space at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of October 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 with two 1-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. The office space to be leased is 719.75 sq. ft. in the lower level south concourse with rent in the amount of $750 per month.” Amend to authorize the first one-year renewal option to extend the term to expire on June 30, 2013 and set the rent at $12,000, in monthly payments of $1,000.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) (IN FAVOR - Spiros Manesis )Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #57 “Authorize - Lease Agreement with Syracuse University for the rental of 5 Glass Window Units in the Terminal Building at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of 5 years, March 2, 2012 through February 28, 2017 at the rent of $1.00 for the 5-year period.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) (IN FAVOR - Diana Napolitano)
6. /
Petitions - (Received from David Clifford, Commissioner of Assessment, signatures of 41 City residents to create/establish a Special Lighting District in the 400-800 blocks of N. McBride Street)
7. /Committee Reports - (Inter-Governmental Service Consolidation)
8. /Communications - (none)
9. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
a.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Cash Capital for the DPW Sewers Bureau, in the amount of $245,000 for the purchase of a new Dump Truck ($150,000) and a new Stake Rack ($95,000) on behalf of the Department of Public Works, Sewers Bureau. / 479
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
10.
WD / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2012. / WD
BY COUNCILORS JOY, KESSNER, DENNO, BARRETT, HOGAN & MAROUN:
11.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the Charter of the City of Syracuse 1960, as Amended, Part C, Article V, Chapter 13, Section 5-1304 to specify the actions the Common Council may take if the City Planning Commission fails to act upon or disapproves of any matter requested by the Common Council. / T
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
12.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Special Object Account #01.74500.0.000 in the amount of $20,000 to the Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) which serves as the City Archivist, curator of the City Historical documents and assists the Landmark Preservation Board, pursuant to the 2012/2013 Annual Budget. / 480
13.
9-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari - Syracuse Resort Development, Inc. vs. Assessor, City of Syracuse, et al - 800 and 802 Wilbur Avenue - Settlement amount no less than $1,020,719 based on a reduced combined assessment of $4,250,000. / 481
14.
9-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance and the Director of Management & Budget to execute an indemnity agreement with Travelers Insurance Company to facilitate the issuance of a Federal Court Appeal Bond regarding American Underground vs. City of Syracuse. / 482
15.
9-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN’s) in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 by the City of Syracuse to provide cash flow funding for Fiscal Year 2012/2013. / 483
16.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser (William Anderson - 207 N. Beech Street) / 484
17.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (210 Barrett St.) For various charges for Tax Year 2012/2013. / 485
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
18.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 27,”The Property Conservation Code”, to create a new Article 11 entitled, “Visitability Requirements for New Construction,” to require certain construction features that promote accessibility in new single, duplex and triplex dwellings which receive a city, state or federal benefit. / H
19.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the establishment of a Special Lighting District in the 400-800 blocks of North McBride Street. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 486
20.
H / Authorize - The establishment of a Special Lighting District in the 400-800 blocks of North McBride Street. The Department of Assessment has received a petition representing 75% of the lineal front footage. Property owners share to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
21.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 635 Burnet Avenue, a vacant lot, to David J. Butler for the total sum of $5,325. / 487
22.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 639 Burnet Avenue, 2 wood houses and garage, to David J. Butler for the total sum of $10,475. / 488
23.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 701 Catherine Street and Laurel Street East, a wood house, to Edward M. Thomas for the total sum of $38,475. / 489
24.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 105 Elliott Street, an unfinished wood house, to Nilo & Marjorie Bachiller for the total sum of $5,425. / 490
25.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 705 First North Street, a wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / 491
26.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 201 McAllister Avenue, a vacant lot, to Willie Pinkston for the total sum of $2,425. / 492
27.
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 152 W. Kennedy Street, to Richard Manirabona for the total sum of $550. / 493
28.
9-0 / Rescind - Ord. #159 (04/25/11), “Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 237-239 E. Onondaga Street, a vacant lot, to 5795 Bridge Street Realty Corp. LLC for the total sum of $98,650.” / 494
29.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 725 East Fayette Street and 216-218 Forman Avenue. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The City Planning Commission granted three waivers pertaining to off-street parking, from 9 to 3, curbing and street line treatment. Huang Si Bin owner/applicant. / Gen.
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9-0 / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 717 North Salina Street. Two people spoke in favor and no one spoke in opposition to the proposal. The City Planning Commission granted two waivers pertaining to off-street parking, from 28 to 2, and signage. Cosimo Zavaglia, owner. Muheyidin Shek Mohamoud, applicant. / Gen.
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9-0 / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 731 James Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. There were no waivers. James St. LP, owner. Cathy Comer, applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
32.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $50,000 to an account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance, within the Department of Public Works, for the 2012/2013 Street Lighting Rehabilitation Program to repair and/or replace equipment in the City-owned Streetscape such as CBD, Inner Harbor, Solar St., University Hill, Marshall St., St. Joseph’s Hospital-Prospect and Union Sts. and Inner Harbor Creekwalk. / H
33.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $325,000 to the Department of Public Works 2012/2013 Parking Garage Rehabilitation/Security Improvements cash capital account. / H
34.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $200,000 to Department of Public Works 2012/2013 City Owned Building Improvement/Maintenance/Upgrade Program capital account for improvements within City Hall, City Hall Commons and the Department of Public Works, as detailed in Schedule “A”. / H
35.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $159,000 to the Department of Public Works 2012/2013 Single Space/Handicap Meters cash capital account. / H
36.
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Joy, Kessner, Denno, Maroun / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost and expense of the 2012/2013 Multi-Space Pay Station Program. Total amount not to exceed $840,000. / D
6 Votes Required to Pass
37.
H / Authorize - The 2012/2013 Multi-Space Pay Station Program, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $840,000. / H
38.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the Department of Public Works Flushing and Sweeping Program for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”. Total cost not to exceed $1,578,406. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 495
39.
H / Authorize - The 2012/2013 Flushing and Sweeping Program for the streets as listed in Exhibit “A” cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, Exhibit “B”, on behalf of the Department of Public Works Total cost not to exceed $1,578,406 to be charged to Account #09.00526. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
40.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #458 (08/20/12), “Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost and expense of the Bank Street Sewer Replacement and Green Infrastructure Installation Project. Total amount not to exceed $403,568.” Amend the total amount not to exceed $402,968. / 496
41.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #459 (08/20/12), “Authorize - The Bank Street Sewer Replacement and Green Infrastructure Installation Project on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $540,000 with $403,568 from bonding and $137,032 from 2011/2012 Sewer Reconstruction Account #06.01312.0.012. Reimbursement from State Aid Grant of $42,138, Federal Aid Grant of $252,830 and Onondaga County of $108,000.” Amend the bonding amount to $402,968. / 497
42.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #327 (07/11/11), “Agreement - With the NYS DOT for the Design Phase of the Reconstruction of East Genesee Street Connective Corridor Project, PIN #3754.46. Total cost not to exceed $5,790,000. The City share of $135,000 will be from Capital Account #07.00994.0.000. Total project cost not to exceed $27,500,000.” Amend to include additional Federal reimbursement of $300,000. Total cost not to exceed $6,090,000. / 498
43.
9-0 / Authorize - Participation in the CNY Regional Planning and Development Board’s (CNY RPDB) Year-five Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Stormwater Compliance Assistance Program to assist the City in meeting the NYS Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Phase II permit requirements regarding regional public education, outreach, training compliance programs and reporting in an efficient manner. Total cost not to exceed $3,600 from Sewer Fund Operating Account #06.81100.0.415. / 499
44.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Rehabilitation of Skaneateles Facilities. / 500
45.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Rehabilitation of Gate Houses, Pump Houses and Vaults. / 501
46.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Valve Repair and Replacements. / 502
47.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $800,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Installation and Replacement of Water Mains. / 503
48.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $75,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Water System Extension. / 504
49.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Rehabilitation of Water System. / 505
50.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Facilities Securities. / 506
51.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $150,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2012-2013 Fire Hydrant Replacements. / 507
BY COUNCILORS JOY, KESSNER, DENNO & HUDSON:
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9-0 / Resolution - To appoint Raheem Mack to the Citizens Review Board of Directors to replace Jarrod J. Bentley for a term to expire on December 31, 2012. This is a Councilor-At-Large appointment. / 33-R