of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 12, 2004
1:00 P.M. / (4/12)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (A moment of silent reflection was led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 7; Councilors Brownson & Ryan absent)
4. /Minutes - March 29, 2004 - (Adopted 7-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Finance, Taxation & Assessment; Economic Development & Environment; Charter, Rules, Procedure & RFP)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. Eliot Spitzer, NYS Attorney General, acknowledging receipt of Res. 17-R (3/29/04); From Hon. John A. DeFrancisco, NYS Senator, acknowledging receipt of Res. 16-R (3/29/04); From various interest groups, a letter of support of the Vietnamese Heritage Flag)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR MINER:
a.
7-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to sell and transfer title to the Hotel Parking Garage to the Hotel Syracuse, Inc. and/or First Bank of Oak Park’s assignee, or the assignee’s designee pursuant to the terms and conditions in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City, First Bank of Oak Park, Historic Restoration, Inc. and Rebuild Syracuse d/b/a Syracuse Empire Zone Syracuse, Inc. dated March 15, 2004, and parking garage agreement between the City and Hotel Syracuse, Inc., dated August 1, 1993. /
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b.7-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to authorize the City to reacquire and accept title to the Hotel Syracuse Parking Garage in the event of certain conditions as set forth in the MOU between the City, Historic Restoration, Inc. and Rebuild Syracuse d/b/a Syracuse Empire Zone Syracuse, Inc. dated March 15, 2004. /
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9.
7-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2004. / 18-R
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
10.
7-0 / Agreement - With Dr. Joseph Markham M.D. as Medical Services Director for the Department of Fire for the period of April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. Total cost not to exceed $1,250. / 108
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
11.
7-0 / Approve - The Chapter 11 bankruptcy settlement of the Hotel Syracuse, Inc. and to authorize the City to accept the sum of $1,000,000 to resolve all outstanding real property taxes/PILOTS, DSA’s, sewer and water charges, interest and penalties. / 109
12.
7-0 / Amend - Ord. #295 (6/14/93), “Authorize the City of Syracuse to enter into a Garage Agreement with the Hotel Syracuse, Inc.” Amend to extend the agreement from August 1, 2003 to August 1, 2004. / 110
13.
7-0 / Authorize - The City of Syracuse to accept title to the Hotel Syracuse, 100-108 E. Onondaga Street pursuant to the MOU, between the City, Historic Restoration, Inc. and Rebuild Syracuse d/b/a Syracuse Empire Zone Syracuse, Inc. dated March 15, 2004. / 111
14.
7-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain Harlan LaVine Real Estate to appraise the property at 801 James Street for property tax litigation for Tax Years 1999/00, 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. Total cost not to exceed $2,750 and $125 per hour for trial preparations and testimony. / 112
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
15.
7-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 547 Winton Street and Robinson Street, a vacant lot, to John F. & Silvio Ascenzo for the total sum of $3,813. / 113
16.
7-0 / Special Permit - To establish a light-duty motor vehicle repair shop at 308-318 North Crouse Avenue. Abdel H. Jaber, applicant. / Gen.
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17.
7-0 / Special Permit - To operate a gas station/convenience store at 1145-1153 Erie Boulevard East. Marwan Azzam, applicant. / Gen.
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18.
7-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Dunkin’ Donuts) at 746 South Crouse Avenue. RoJo, LLC, applicant. / Gen.
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19.
7-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant at 111-121 Otisco Street. Multicolours Productions, Inc, applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR DeFRANCISCO, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
20.
7-0 / Resolution - Recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag, which is yellow with three red stripes. This flag is widely embraced by the Vietnamese-American community because of its long history as a symbol of resilience, freedom and democracy. / 19-R
BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
21.
7-0 / Agreement - With Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) to utilize a tub grinder to recycle yard waste for the period of one year from November 1, 2003. In consideration, the Department of Public Works will perform grinding operations at OCRRA for twenty-five days per year. / 114
22.
7-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the 2004/2005 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal). Total cost not to exceed $485,000. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 1:00 P.M.) / 115
23.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $485,000. / H
24.
H / Authorize - The 2004/2005 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets listed on Appendix “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 $485,000. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
25.
7-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 Unimproved Street Overlay Program on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $375,000. / 116
26.
7-0 / Authorize - The 2004/2005 Unimproved Street Overlay Program for the streets listed on Appendix “A”. Total cost not to exceed $375,000. / 117
27.
7-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 Road Reconstruction Program on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $5,550,000. / 118
28.
7-0 / Authorize - The 2004/2005 Road Reconstruction Program for the streets listed on Appendix “A”. Total cost not to exceed $5,550,000. / 119
29.
7-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 Assessable Sidewalk Program on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $450,000. / 120
30.
7-0 / Authorize - The 2004/2005 Assessable Sidewalk 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 $450,000. / 121
31.
7-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 City Owned Sidewalk Program on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $350,000. / 122
32.
7-0 / Authorize - The 2004/2005 City Owned Sidewalk Program. Total cost not to exceed $350,000. / 123
33.
7-0 / Amend - Ord. #8 (1/7/02), “Authorize - The purchase of capital equipment as listed on Schedule “A” by the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $307,000 from 2001/02 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101”. Amend to use the remaining balance of $77,526 to purchase a Patch Truck, Pickup Truck and Trailer for the Sewer Department. / 124
34.
7-0 / Amend Ord. #9 (1/7/02), “Authorize - The purchase of capital equipment as listed on Schedule “A” by the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $984,000. $913,636 from 2001/02 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101 and $70,364 from 2000/01 DPW Equipment Account #07.00916.” Amend to use the remaining balance of $29,888 to purchase a Pickup Truck and Zero Turn Lawnmower for Information Services. / 125
35.
7-0 / Amend - Ord. #389 (7/29/02), “Authorize - The purchase of capital equipment as listed on Schedule “A” by the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $920,000 from 2002/03 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.1101.” Amend to use the remaining balance of $135,471 to purchase a packer for Sanitation and a Pickup Truck for Transportation. / 126
36.
7-0 / Amend - Ord. #290 (6/16/03), “Authorize - The purchase of capital equipment as listed on Schedule “A” by the Department of Public Works, Division of Sewers and Streams. Total cost not to exceed $307,000 from 2002/03 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.1101.” Amend to use the remaining balance of $17,294 to purchase a Cargo Van for the Sewer Department. / 127
37.
WD / Amend - Ord. #466 (9/22/03), “Agreement - With CH2M Hill, Inc. for review and assessment of current management practices of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $150,000.” Amend to add additional work for a Safety Audit and Cost of Services Analysis. Total additional cost not to exceed $147,800 from Water Department Account #05.83400.0.415. / WD
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
38.
7-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth for the funding of “Fit For The Next Fifty” senior programs at Ida Benderson Senior Center, Bob Cecile Center, McChesney Park Recreation Center and the Westside Senior Center. Total cost of the four programs not to exceed $4,390 with 75% reimbursement from Onondaga County. Total cost of the two equipment agreements not to exceed $1,124 with 75% reimbursement from Onondaga County. / 128
39.
7-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Resurfacing of the slide at Schiller Park by Rainbow Flume and Deck, Inc. on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $17,000 to be charged to the Strategic Investment Program Grant Account. / 129
BY COUNCILOR SEALS & COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
40.
7-0 / Authorize - The Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs to release the proceeds of $12,000 from the Mayor’s Roundball Classic in the amount of $3,000 to each of the Athletic Programs at Corcoran, Fowler, Henninger and Nottingham High Schools. / 130
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
41.
7-0 / Amend - Ord. #314 (6/16/03), “Agreement - With Clough Harbour Associates, Inc. for FAA and NYS Department of Transportation grant-eligible projects. Total cost not to exceed $1,500,000, for period of three years and 1 two-year renewal.” Amend to include a work order for the Construction and Inspection of the Terminal Apron Rehabilitation Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The additional total cost not to exceed $1,250,458, with 90% ($1,125,412) FAA funding, 5% ($62,523) NYS DOT funding and 5% from Aviation Account #04.01008.0.000. / 131
42.
7-0 / Purchase w/c/b - One passenger boarding bridge from US Airways on behalf of the Department of Aviation. Total cost not to exceed $75,000 charged to Aviation Account #04.01008.0.000. / 132
43.
7-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Modification of two passenger loading bridges and the relocation of one of the loading bridges by Aero Bridge Works, Inc. on behalf of the Department of Aviation. Total cost not to exceed $125,000 charged to Aviation Account #04.87800.0.000. / 133
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - APRIL 12, 2004)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:BY COUNCILOR WAELDER:
44.
7-0 / Authorize - Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District for the creation of a Joint School Construction Board for the comprehensive facilities renovation project. / 134
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:26 P.M.6