of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
1:00 P.M. / (9/09)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Rev. William Dunn of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Bey absent)
4. /Minutes -August 26,2013 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #17 “Approve - Amendment to the Greater Syracuse Urban Renewal Plan to extend SURA boundaries to include areas appropriate for urban renewal. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the plan. Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency, Applicant.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #72, “Agreement - With The Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room for 411.16 square feet of space in the North Terminal “B” Baggage Claim Area at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for use as storage and office space for volunteers and a lounge facility for active military members and their families for the period of five years at $1.00 rent per year. (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)
6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation & Environment (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable)
8. /Communications - From M. Kate Rolf CEO/President of the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #534 (08/26/13)
9. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR JOY:
a.
8-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 City Budget to reflect the salary increase pursuant to a Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and CSEA Unit 7801-00. / LL
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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 2013 - 2014. / WD
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
11.
8-0 / Approve - Labor Agreement with the City of Syracuse and CSEA Unit 7801-00 for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Effective 01/01/13 $750 added to base rate of pay to all members. Effective 01/01/14 2% general wage increase. Effective 01/01/15 2% general wage increase. Health care contributions are also affected as detailed in the ordinance. / 550
12.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 City Budget to reflect the salary increase pursuant to a Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and AFSCME Local 1773, Council 66. / T
13.
H / Approve - Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and AFSCME Local 1773, Council 66 for the period of January 1, 2012-December 31, 2015. Effective 01/01/13 2% general wage increase. Effective 01/01/14 2% general wage increase. Effective 01/01/15 2% general wage increase. Health care contributions are also affected as detailed in the ordinance. / H
14.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Special Object Account #01.74500.0.000 in the amount of $20,000 to the Onondaga Historical Association which assists as the City Archivist, assiststhe Landmark Preservation Board and is thecurator of the City Historical documents. / 551
15.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 678 W. Onondaga St., 610 E. Willow St. Rear - Patrick O’Connor - 116 Maplewood Ave.) / 552
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
16.
H / Adopt - The City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040, on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At the Planning Commission Public Hearing, nine people spoke in favor and seven people spoke in opposition to the proposal. Syracuse Planning Commission petitioner. (Public Hearing heldWednesday February 27, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.) / H
17.
8-0 / Approve - Amendment to the Greater Syracuse Urban Renewal Plan to extend SURA boundaries to include areas appropriate for urban renewal. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the plan. Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency, Applicant. (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / 553
18.
Return to Planning Commission / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 110 Almond Street and 650 East Water Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted 4 waivers regarding off-street parking from 56 to 23, landscaping, street line treatment area and setback. ESW Realty, LLC, applicant. Swanson Fayette Associates, LLC & 728 East Genesee Street, LLC, owner. / Return to Planning Commission
19.
H / Special Permit - To approve indoor amusement and recreation on property located at 3015 Erie Boulevard East. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted one waiver regarding signage as part of the approval. Luke Esposito and Joseph Gehm, applicants. OM SAI Saraswati - Curtis Patel, owner. / H
20.
8-0 / Permission - To St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, owner of the property located at 305 & 306-308 E. Laurel St., 301, 320, 322, 400, 402, 404 & 406 Prospect Ave., and 701, 703 & 705 N. Townsend St., to encroach 4.13' x 2.63' into the N. Townsend St. right-of-way with an existing ground sign. / 554
21.
8-0 / 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 1517 E. Fayette Street to Lombard Street, to Eugenio F. Barriero for the total sum of $950. / 555
22.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1200 Lodi Street & Seward Street, a wood house, to Santino Crisafulli for the total sum of $13,425. / 556
23.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3014 Midland Avenue, a cement house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / 557
24.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 737 Otisco Street, a wood house and unfinished garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / 558
25.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 132 Bennington Drive, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 559
26.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 364 Clairmonte Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
27.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 137-139 Cumberland Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 560
28.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 141 Dawes Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
29.
6-2
Denno
Hogan / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 133 Delong Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 561
30.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 215 E. Glen Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 562
31.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 200 Fayette Boulevard & Ball Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 563
32.
6-2
Denno
Hogan / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 241 Fayette Boulevard, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 564
33.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 253 Fayette Boulevard, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
34.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 807 First North Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
35.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 615 Glenwood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 565
36.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 185 Harwood Avenue & Ball Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 566
37.
6-2
Denno
Hogan / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 204 Hazelwood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 567
38.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 225 Hazelwood Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 568
39.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 228 Hazelwood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 569
40.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 229 Hazelwood Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 570
41.
6-2
Denno
Hogan / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 211 Herbert Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 571
42.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 100 Lime Street & Northway Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 572
43.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 124 Melbourne Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 573
44.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3416 Midland Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 574
45.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3644 Midland Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
46.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3725 Midland Avenue, a wood house, garage & swimming pool, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 575
47.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 263 Mountainview Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 576
48.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 320 Mountainview Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 577
49.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 523 Mountainview Avenue & Lime Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 578
50.
WD / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 724 Northway Street & Lime Street, a wood house & garage to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / WD
51.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 901 Northway Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 579
52.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 905 Northway Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 580
53.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 107 Polk Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 581
54.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 343 Randolph Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 582
55.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 147 Ridgeway Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 583
56.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 123 Roney Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
57.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 158 Seeley Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 584
58.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 160 Seeley Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 585
59.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 409 Seeley Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 586
60.
8-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 220 Walrath Road, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 587
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
61.
8-0 / Authorize -Memorandum of Understanding with Onondaga County to allow Onondaga County to use certain City (the Departments of Water & Public Works) radio frequencies to improve their communications system and implement a new county-wide trunked radio communications system. / 588
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
62.
8-0 / Approve - Participation in the CNY Regional Planning and Development Board’s Proposal for the CNY Stormwater Coalition Staff Services and Education Compliance Assistance Program Year 6. Total cost not to exceed $3,600 from the Sewer Fund Operating Account #06.81100.0.415. / 589
63.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #448 (08/24/09), “Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the scoping and preliminary design phase of the Midland Avenue Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN #375292. Total amount not to exceed $256,250. 80% will be reimbursed Federal TIP funds.” Amend to increase the amount by $835,000. Total amount not to exceed $1,091,250. / 590
64.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #449 (08/24/09), “Agreement - With NYS DOT for the scoping and preliminary design phase of the Midland Avenue Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN #375292. Total cost not to exceed $256,250. 80% will be reimbursed Federal funds through TIP. 20% local share. Total project cost $1,400,000.” Amend to increase the amount by $835,000 for the construction phase of the project. Total cost not to exceed $1,091,250. 80% will be reimbursed by federal TIP funds with 20% local share from Account #07.01224. / 591
65.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #450 (08/24/09), “Authorize - The Midland Avenue Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, scoping and preliminary design phase, PIN #375292. Total cost not to exceed $256,250. The City will incur all initial costs with subsequent 80% Federal reimbursement through TIP. Total project cost $1,400,000.” Amend to increase the amount by $835,000 to add the construction phase. Total cost not to exceed $1,091,250. / 592
66.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #611 (11/21/11), “Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of the Syracuse Interconnect Expansion Project PIN #3752.85. Total amount not to exceed $2,160,000.” Amend to increase the amount by $1,000,000 to $3,160,000. / 593
67.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #612 (11/21/11), “Agreement - With the NYS DOT for funding the construction, design, engineering and inspection of the Federal Aid Traffic Signal Interconnect Expansion located at Geddes and West Genesee Streets and Lodi and North Salina Streets PIN #375285. Total cost not to exceed $8,770,000 with 80% Federal funds, 15% NYS Marchiselli funds and 5% City funds.” Amend to authorize Supplemental Agreement #4 by an increase of $1,000,000. Total cost not to exceed $3,745,174. Local share for the $1,000,000 amended from 5% to 20%. Total cost not to exceed $9,770,000. / 594
68.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #613 (11/21/11), “Authorize - The Construction and Inspection of the Federal Aid Traffic Signal Interconnect Expansion located at Geddes and West Genesee Streets and Lodi and North Salina Streets PIN #375285. Total cost not to exceed $8,770,000 with 80% Federal funds, 15% NYS Marchiselli funds and 5% City funds.” Amend to increase the cost by $1,000,000. Local share for the $1,000,000 amended from 5% to 20%. Total cost not to exceed $9,770,000. / 595
69.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #576 (12/06/10), “Authorize - Supplemental Agreement #3 with Bergmann Associates, PC relative to the Syracuse Interconnect Expansion Project for the Lodi Street and North Salina Street Corridor and the Geddes Street and West Genesee Street Corridor to advance this project and increase the total cost not to exceed $2,745,174.” Amend the maximum amount payable from $2,745,174 to $3,745,174 to fund Supplement #4. / 596
BY COUNCILOR BARRETT:
70.
Object –
Kessner / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, under the FY2013 Critical Infrastructure Grant Program, under the special event or seasonal at-risk location category, for funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to be used by the Syracuse Police Department to purchase and install pan-tilt-zoom cameras to increase coverage of special events held in Clinton Square. No local match is required. / T
71.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, under the FY2013 Critical Infrastructure Grant Program, under the government-owned critical infrastructure category, for funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to be used by the Syracuse Police Department to purchase security enhancements at City Hall Commons to include: surveillance cameras; equipment to establish an on-site monitoring station; and equipment for a key-fob door-access swipe system. No local match is required. / 597
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
72.
8-0 / Agreement - With The Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room for 411.16 square feet of space in the North Terminal “B” Baggage Claim Area at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for use as storage and office space for volunteers and a lounge facility for active military members and their families for the period of five years at $1.00 rent per year. (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / 598
73.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to authorize the City to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) for the City to lease to the SRAA all of the premises that constitute Syracuse Hancock International Airport, to commence at the issuing of the Airport Operating Certificate by the FAA and expire on the date 40 years after the Operating Date. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
74.
H / Authorize - Airport Services Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) to retain the City as an independent contractor to perform certain services that have been rendered by employees of the City under the Department of Aviation for the term of 6 fiscal years to commence at the issuing of the Airport Operating Certificate by the FAA and end June 30, 2019 and for 3 successive periods of 5 fiscal years. Funding for services provided by the City will be subject to the budgets adopted by the City on an annual basis for the Department of Aviation. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
75.
H / Authorize - Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) to allow for the transfer of all outstanding Grant Agreements with the FAA issued for the funding of projects at the Airport including Passenger Facility Charge Records of Decision, to commence at the issuing of the Airport Operating Certificate by the FAA. / H
76.
H / Application - To the Federal Aviation Administration for the transfer of the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 Operation Certificate from the City to the Authority for the management and operation of the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to be signed by the Mayor and the Chair of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. / H
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
77.
8-0 / Authorize - Payment to various persons, for services provided as coaches, score keepers and referees/officials for the boys’ and girls’ basketball leagues, baseball programs and various other city-wide tournaments and leagues for the period of July 1, 2013-June 30 2014, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $30,000 from Account #01.71400.0.415. / 599
78.
8-0 / Authorize -The City of Syracuse to adopt a Negative Declaration pursuant to the SEQR Act forthe outdoor classroom project at Kirk Park. / 600
79.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of outdoor classroom project at Kirk Park. Total amount not to exceed $244,000. / 601
80.
8-0 / Authorize - The construction of the outdoor classroom project at Kirk Park as part of the City’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program grant with New York State. Total cost not to exceed $244,000 from Grant Account #02.05101.0.000, to be reimbursed through the NYS grant. / 602
81.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #195 (05/11/09), “Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Dormitory Authority, Economic Development Program, for funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the redevelopment of Hanover Square Park, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs.” Amend to authorize an additional $30,000 from the 2013/14 Green Infrastructure Improvements to increase the funding for the Hanover Square Redevelopment Project. Total project cost $280,000 from Cash Capital Account #07.00374.0.013. / 603
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
82.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 45, entitled “Nuisance Abatement”, Section 45-2 to include NY Pen. Law § 240.20: NY Code; Disorderly conduct. / H
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
83.
8-0 / Agreement - With PMA Management Corporationto be the District’s Third Party Administrator for the Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Program for the period of 2013-14 through 2015-16 with 2 one-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. Total annual cost not to exceed $168,750 and to provide the District’s Risk Management Services for the period of 2013-14 through 2015-16 with 2 one-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. Total annual cost not to exceed $123,290. / 604
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:32 P.M.
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