COMMON COUNCIL
of the

CITY OF SYRACUSE

REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 20, 2003
1:00 P.M. / (10/20)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Martin Masterpole, President Pro-Tempore of the Syracuse Common Council)

2. /

Invocation - (Delivered by Pastor Leonard Griffin of the Southern Missionary Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)

3. /

Roll Call - (Present - 9; Councilor Mahoney joined the meeting after Agenda Item #6; President Gonzalez, absent)

4. /

Minutes - October 6, 2003 - (Adopted; 8-0)

5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #9a, “Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, amending Local Law #23 (10/25/99) to enact the provisions of Chapter 462 of the Laws of 2003 which provides a $2,500 increase in the maximum allowable income to homeowners with disabilities and limited income. (Public Hearing held on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)
6. /

Petitions - (Signed by 25 residents of the Hickory Street area in opposition to the special permit for a care home at 712-720 Hickory Street; Signed by 54 residents in Bradford Hills regarding the safety, quality of life and integrity of the neighborhood)

7. /

Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation, Downtown & Metropolitan Planning (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable)

8. /

Communications - (From Scott Stringer, Chairman of the Committee on Cities, a notice of a public hearing relative to Urban Revitalization to be held on October 30, 2003, at 11 A.M. at the County Courthouse)

9. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
a.
9-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, amending Local Law #23 (10/25/99) to enact the provisions of Chapter 462 of the Laws of 2003 which provides a $2,500 increase in the maximum allowable income to homeowners with disabilities and limited income. (Public Hearing held on Monday, October 20, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) /

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BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
b.
9-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, to convey the property known as Castner Avenue to Route 20/20 LLC. for the total sum of $6,850. /

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c.
9-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, to convey the property known as the abandoned portions of Dewey Avenue, Warsaw Avenue, 100 Dewey Avenue and a portion of 250 State Fair Blvd. to Alan Byer Auto Sales for the total sum of $63,900. /

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d.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a care home at 712-720 Hickory Street. Syracuse. Behavioral Healthcare, applicant. / Gen.
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
10.
WD / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2003 - 2004. / WD
BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
11.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services under the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Demonstration Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the Syracuse Police Department law enforcement services to reduce automobile theft and insurance fraud. No local cash match is required. / 511
12.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Federal Department of Justice COPS Office under the Technology Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the Syracuse Police Department, in collaboration with the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office and other local agencies, to create a centralized records management system for crime analysis and mapping. No local match is required. / 512
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
13.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Crouse-Marshall Business Improvement District Management Association to facilitate the administration of the Crouse-Marshall Business Improvement District for the period of July 1, 2003 though June 30, 2004. Total cost not to exceed $75,322. / 513
14.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #140 (4/24/00), “Authorize - A group parking rate at the Washington Street Garage for employees of Niagara Mohawk, Inc., for 225 spaces at a rate of $40 per month for the period of five years.” Amend to add 175 additional spaces, a total of 400 spaces. / 514
15.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the costs of the 2002 Local Government Retirement Incentive and the remaining balances on the 1998 and 2000 Incentives. Total amount not to exceed $1,540,586. / 515
16.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (201 Kenwick Dr., 709 Tully St., 607 Coughlin Ave.) For various charges for Tax Years 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04. / 516
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
17.
9-0 / Accept - Conveyance of a portion of 717 North Clinton Street in conjunction with the improvement of Solar Street. Total cost not to exceed $4,000. / 517
18.
9-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 15 of the Building Code, entitled “Electrical Code” to allow for Third Party Electrical Licensing testing. No cost to the City. / Gen.
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19.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey the former Merrick School located at 552-556 South Avenue to P.E.A.C.E., Inc. for the total sum of $1.00. / T
20.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 730-732 N. Salina Street to Gebhardt Avenue, a vacant lot, to Daniel Lum for the total sum of $4,600. / H
21.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a heavy duty motor vehicle repair shop at 121-125 Ball Circle. Timothy J. McGrath, applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
22.
9-0 / Accept - Funds in the amount of $290,000 from the NYS DOT Multi Modal Program on behalf of the Department of Public Works to be used for improvements and rehabilitation of the 700 block of North Salina Street. / 518
23.
9-0 / Permission - To the State University of New York Upstate Medical University to install and maintain a utility ductbank under and across East Adams Street and to construct and maintain a pedestrian footbridge over and across East Adams Street. / 519
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
24.
WD / Waiver of Residency Requirement - As set forth in Section 8-112(2) of the Charter of the City of Syracuse-1960, as amended. With respect to Paul Trovato, employed by Engineering/Bureau of Water, granting a one-year waiver of residency. / WD
25.
H / Waiver of Residency Requirement - As set forth in Section 8-112(2) of the Charter of the City of Syracuse-1960, as amended. With respect to Richard Fontana, employed by the Department of Aviation, granting a one-year waiver of residency. / H
26.
H / Waiver of Residency Requirement - As set forth in Section 8-112(2) of the Charter of the City of Syracuse-1960, as amended. With respect to Raylene Chenowth, employed by the Department of Aviation, granting a one-year waiver of residency. / H
BY COUNCILOR ATKINS:
27.
9-0 / Accept - A donation of tiles valued at approximately $4,500, from Best Tile, Inc., on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs, to be used for various arts and craft classes for seniors and youth at the Burnet Parks Arts and Crafts Facility. / 520
28.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS DEC for funds in an amount not to exceed $22,000 to implement the Urban Forest Management Plan by conducting tree maintenance in historic parks and providing urban forest education programming. The 50% local match will be met through a combination of in-kind services and the Parks Department Urban Forest Restoration capital account. / 521
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:15 P.M.

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