COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 6, 2005
1:00 P.M. / (6/6)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)

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Invocation - (Delivered by Rev. Steve Walker of the New Beginning Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)

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Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Waelder absent)

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Minutes - May 23, 2005 - (Adopted; 8-0)

5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #33,“Authorize - The 2005/2006 Sweeping and Flushing Program, for the streets listed on Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $947,864.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)

Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #57, “Amend - Ord. #154 (4/25/05), ”Authorize - Various Use and Lease Agreements with carriers as described in Exhibit “A” for service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007.” Amend to modify the leased premises of Independence Airlines, Inc. from 4,109 square feet to 3,350 square feet for a total of returned space equaling 759 square feet, effective July 1, 2005.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)

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Petitions - (none)

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Committee Reports - (none)

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Communications - (From Steven W. Effler, Executive Director, UFI, Upstate Freshwater Institute, accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #152 (4/25/05)

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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8-09. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2005-2006. / 23-R
BY COUNCILOR CALLAHAN:
10.
8-0 / Confirm - The appointment by the Mayor of Dereth B. Glance as a replacement of Kim Albert to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Board (OCRRA). Term to expire on December 31, 2007. / 230
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
11.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of forty cars for use by the Police Department. Total amount not to exceed $1,000,000. / 231
12.
8-0 / Authorize - The purchase of forty fully equipped marked cars on behalf of the Police Department. Total cost not to exceed $1,000,000. / 232
13.
8-0 / Contract - With Tulin DiversiTeam Associates relative to the research, design, data collection, analysis and a report on the issues relating to racial profiling. Total cost not to exceed $10,000, plus related approved expenses not to exceed $1,500, to be funded from 2004/05 Special Object of Expense Account #01.75896.0.000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 233
14.
8-0 / Contract - With William C. Horace PHD for statistical consulting services to include project management, development of analysis methodology, research, data collection, analysis and report preparation for the Syracuse Police Citizen Encounter Study. Total cost not to exceed $15,000, to be funded from 2004/05 Special Object of Expense Account #01.75896.0.000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 234
15.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Jerome Fire Equipment, MSA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and repair parts, on behalf of the Fire Department. Total cost not to exceed $40,000 to be charged to the Fire Department operational account. / 235
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
16.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser (Gus Joseph - 2827 & 2918 S. Salina St., 3158 Midland Ave., 123 Walrath Ave., 3137 Grant Blvd., 112 Lamson St., Rear, 203 McAllister Ave., 639 E. Division St., 411 W. Newell St., 261 & 301 Baker Ave., 100 Bellshire Ln., 212 Amherst Ave., 421 W. Lafayette Ave., 218 Grace St., 515 W. Colvin St., 191 E. Bissell St., 621 Lemoyne Ave., 105 John St., 256 Primrose Ave., 119 Warner Ave., and 1618 James St.) / 236
17.
8-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN’s) in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 on behalf of the City of Syracuse. / 237
18.
8-0 / Authorize - The refunding of bonds, Series 1998B, Series 1998E, Series 1999A, Series 2000A, Series 2000C, Series 2001A, Series 2001D and Series 2002A in an amount not to exceed $88,000,000, net present value savings of $1,674,256 with an aggregate budgetary savings of $2,130,812. / 238
19.
8-0 / Levy - Tax for the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. / 239
BY COUNCILOR MINER, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
20.
7-0

Abstain-

Ryan / Resolution - Memorializing the New York State Governor, the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly to adopt Assembly Bill A6637 and Senate Bill S04197 to allow credit unions and thrift institutions to accept municipal deposits. / 24-R
21.
8-0 / Resolution - In recognition of Gay Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Day to be celebrated on June 18, 2005 in the City of Syracuse. / 25-R
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
22.
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 729 Marcellus Street to Charles Keppler for the total sum of $550. / 240
23.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 212 Amherst Avenue, a vacant lot, to Joe N. and Willis Mae Davis for the total sum of $1,700. / 241
24.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 261 Baker Avenue and E. Borden Avenue, a vacant lot, to Bennue D. McDonald for the total sum of $1,000. / 242
25.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 301 Baker Avenue and E. Borden Avenue, a vacant lot, to Bennue D. McDonald for the total sum of $1,200. / 243
26.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2433-2435 Midland Avenue and W. Calthrop Avenue, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $800. / 244
27.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 183 W. Corning Avenue, a wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $7,750. / 245
28.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2833-2845 S. Salina Street, a vacant lot, to Amatullah Yamini for the total sum of $5,600. / 246
29.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 325-327 Palmer Avenue, a wood house, to Belinda M Samuda for the total sum of $8,400. / 247
30.

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/ Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 223-225 W. Colvin Street, a vacant lot, to Thomas and Deborah Lawrence for the total sum of $1,500. / WD
31.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish (maintain) a restaurant (cooking in a convenience store) at 101-105 Lexington Avenue. Joudah Mere, applicant/owner. / Gen.
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32.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish (maintain) a restaurant (cooking in a convenience store) at 2000-2002 East Fayette Street. Pond Street Market Corp., applicant. Mohamed Atieh, owner. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
33.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2005/2006 Sweeping and Flushing Program, for the streets listed on Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $947,864. (Public Hearing held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.) / 248
34.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of equipment for the Motor Flushing and Sweeping Program. Total amount not to exceed $365,000. / 249
35.
8-0 / Authorize - The purchase of one Street Sweeper, cost not to exceed $100,000, one Dump Truck, cost not to exceed $125,000, two Pick Up Trucks with Plows, cost not to exceed $20,000 each and a Payloader, cost not to exceed $100,000, relative to the 2005/2006 Motor Flushing and Sweeping 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, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $365,000. / 250
36.
H / Authorize - The installation of curbing on the 100 block of Ramsey Avenue by the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $53,000. Property owners to be charged $38.50 per linear foot with the option of making payments over a ten-year period. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
37.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Unallocated 2005/2006 Sewer Fund Cash Capital Account #06.99999.0.007 in the amount of $358,000, to an account determined by the Commissioner of Finance on behalf of the Department of Public Works, Division of Sewers and Streams, to purchase of Capital Equipment as detailed in Appendix “A”. / 251
38.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Unallocated 2005/2006 Cash Capital Account #07.1101 in the amount of $550,000, to an account designated by the Commissioner of Finance on behalf of the Department of Public Works for the purchase of Capital Equipment as detailed in Appendix “A”. / 252
39.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2005/2006 City Wide Parking Meter Replacement Program, Phase III. Total amount not to exceed $500,000. / 253
40.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2005/2006 City Wide Parking Meter Replacement Program, Phase III, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $500,000. Total estimated cost for Phases I-III $1,500,000. / 254
41.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2005/2006 City Wide Sign Rehabilitation Phase III. Total amount not to exceed $50,000. / 255
42.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2005/2006 City Wide Sign Rehabilitation Phase III, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. Total estimated cost for Phases I-V $250,000. / 256
43.
8-0 / Agreement - With the NYS DOT for street lighting maintenance on the Midler Avenue Bridge over I-690 to provide one new pole and conduit, to be added to the Street Lighting Maintenance Program. The City will assume ownership and maintenance. No City funds are required for construction. / 257
44.
8-0 / Agreement - With the NYS DOT for street lighting maintenance at the I-81 Bridges over East Seneca Turnpike to provide three new poles, conduit, foundations and pull boxes along East Seneca Turnpike, in coordination with the proposed sidewalk, to be added to the Street Lighting Maintenance Program. The City will assume ownership and maintenance. No City funds are required for construction. / 258
45.
8-0 / Agreement - With the NYS DOT for street lighting maintenance on the I-81 and I-690 Interchange Bridges for replacement of various poles and conduits, to be added to the Street Lighting Maintenance Program. The City will assume ownership and maintenance. No City funds are required for construction. / 259
46.
8-0 / Agreement - With Syracuse University for the reimbursement to the City for any revenue lost by the removal of metered parking spaces in the 800 block of University Avenue until the metered parking spaces are replaced in the 600 and 700 blocks of University Avenue. / 260
47.
8-0 / Authorize - The curbing realignment of the 800 block of University Avenue (Waverly Avenue to Marshall Street) to narrow the street width from 30’ to 24’ as a measure to enhance pedestrian safety. / 261
48.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #417 (8/30/04), “Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the North Salina Street Streetscape Improvements. Total amount not to exceed $750,000.” Amend the 300, 700 and 800 blocks to the 800 and 900 blocks of North Salina Street. / 262
49.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #418 (8/30/04), “Authorize - The Streetscape Improvements to the 300, 700 and 800 blocks of North Salina Street, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $750,000. 100% will be reimbursed with federal funds.” Amend the 300, 700 and 800 blocks to the 800 and 900 blocks of North Salina Street. / 263
50.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #419 (8/30/04), “Agreement - With the NYS Department of Transportation for engineering design services for the Streetscape Improvements to the 300, 700 and 800 blocks of North Salina Street, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $260,000, reimbursed with federal funds.” Amend the 300, 700 and 800 blocks to the 800 and 900 blocks of North Salina Street. / 264
51.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Heating, plumbing, electrical and air conditioning supplies and services for various City departments including the Syracuse City School District and Community Development, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $425,000 to be charged to the departments using the services. / 265
52.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Repair services and overhauling, including parts and labor for automotive equipment for various City departments including the Syracuse City School District and Community Development, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $2,000,000 to be charged to the departments using the services. / 266
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
53.
8-0 / Accept - From the Central New York Community Foundation’s Community Greening Program, two grants in the amount of $750 each, to be used by the Harriet Roener Community Garden Group to beautify the community garden in Heath Park and by the South Side Interfaith Housing Group to beautify the vacant lot at the corner of Colvin and State Street. / 267
54.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Herbaceous plants, seeds and bulbs, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $25,000. / 268
55.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Bulk food items and miscellaneous paper products for activities of the Senior Citizen & Youth Community Centers, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $15,000. / 269
56.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Hadeka Stone Corp., Red Diamond Infield Mix, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $15,000. / 270
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
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8-0 / Amend - Ord. #154(4/25/05), ”Authorize - Various Use and Lease Agreements with carriers as described in Exhibit “A” for service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007.” Amend to modify the leased premises of Independence Airlines, Inc. from 4,109 square feet to 3,350 square feet for a total of returned space equaling 759 square feet, effective July 1, 2005. (Public Hearing held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.) / 271
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - JUNE 6, 2005)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
58.
8-0 / Authorize - TheCommissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN’s) in an amount not to exceed $14,300,000, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. / 272
59.
8-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN’s) in an amount not to exceed $3,300,000, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. / 273
BY COUNCILOR DeFRANCISCO:
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8-0 / Special Permit - For the modification of a restaurant (Francesca’s Cucina) at 541-545 North Salina Street. George Angeloro, applicant/owner. / Gen.
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Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:16 P.M.

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