COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 18, 2003
1:00 P.M. / (8/18)
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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 - (A moment of silent reflection was led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)

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Roll Call - (Present - 8, Councilor O’Connell absent)

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Minutes - July 28, 2003 - (Adopted; 8-0)

5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #16, “Abandon - A portion of the 300 Block of East Brighton Avenue at Thurber Street. Lauren Tawill, applicant. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) (IN SUPPORT - Frederick O’Rourke, Esq.) (IN OPPOSITION - Gloria Sage, Martin Sage, David Rogers, Robert Newman, Mark Watkins)
Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #32, “Amend - Ord. #227 (4/18/88), “Ground Lease & Development Agreement - With Piedmont Aviation, Inc. to lease 1.65 acres of Airport Land for the construction of a Fuel Farm Facility.” Amend to assign the agreement to Piedmont Hawthorne Syracuse, Inc. for a five-year period, with 1 five-year option. All other terms and conditions to remain the same. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 18, 2003 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 the Hon Minchin G. Lewis, City Auditor, a report on the Cash and Investments of the City of Syracuse for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; From the Hon. Minchin G. Lewis, a report on the Syracuse Neighborhood Initiative Program; From Richard Tumino accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #341 (7/7/03); From Orlando Carlucci accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #383 (7/28/03); From Robert Halvorsen accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #384 (7/28/03)

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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8-0 9. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2003 - 2004. / 34-R
BY COUNCILOR MAHONEY:
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8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services under the Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Program, for funds in amounts not to exceed $49,000 ($16,333 cash match) for Phase 3 and $49,000 ($16,333 cash match) for Phase 4 security improvements at Henninger High School to be administrated by the School District. The cash match to be met through the Syracuse City School District unallocated capital funds. / 428
11.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services under the Edward Byrne Memorial Grant Program, for funds in amounts not to exceed $42,000 ($14,000 cash match) for Phase 2 and $42,000 ($14,000 cash match) for Phase 3 security improvements at Corcoran High School to be administered by the School District. The cash match to be met through the Syracuse City School District unallocated capital funds. / 429
12.
8-0 / Lease Agreement - With North Area Athletic & Education Center, 507 Pond Street, no charge, for the period of September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004, for the operation of a G.E.D. Program, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. / 430
BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
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H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 16, to add a new Article 19, entitled, “Prohibition Against Certain Forms of Aggressive Solicitation.” / H
14.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, authorizing officers and members of the Department of Fire to issue appearance tickets for certain State laws and rules and regulations and City local laws, ordinances and rules and regulations. / T
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
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8-0 / Agreement - With the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. relative to the administration of the Downtown Special Assessment Program, for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Total cost not to exceed $765,000. / 431
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
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Object -
Mahoney / Abandon - A portion of the 300 Block of East Brighton Avenue at Thurber Street. Lauren Tawill, applicant. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) / T
17.
H / Amend - Ord. #517 and Ord. #518 (9/24/01) “Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2000 Onondaga Creek Blvd and Medora Pl. and 2100 Onondaga Creek Blvd and Ford Ave. to Home Headquarters, Inc.” Amend to authorize the development of single-family homes in conjunction with the Department of Community Development. / H
18.
8-0 / Contract - With John A. DePasquale ($29,281), Louis Vecchio ($29,281), Ralph DeGirolamo ($24,596), Jerome V. Duda ($20,888) and Joseph V. Valentino Sr. ($20,888) to provide mechanical inspection, plan review and consultant services for the period of July 1, 2003 though June 30, 2004 on behalf of the Department of Community Development. The Mayor has waived the RFP process. / 432
19.
8-0 / Contract - With various agencies, listed on Schedule “A”, relative to the University Neighborhood Service Agreement. Total cost not to exceed $312,750. Funds provided from the Syracuse University Street Closure Agreement. / 433
20.
8-0 / Permission - To James DeChene, owner of the property located at 300 Wendell Terrace, to encroach approximately 6’ 6” x 40’ and 6’ 8” x 95’ into the Wendell Terrace right-of-way with a six-foot and four-foot high wrought iron fence and approximately 2’ x 51’ into the Kline Street right-of-way with a four-foot high wrought iron fence. / 434
21.
WD / Permission - To Edward LaVeck, owner of the property located at 372-374 Hillsdale Avenue, to encroach approximately 4’ 8” x 50’ into the Sunnycrest Road right-of-way with a six-foot high stockade fence and approximately 4’ 8” x 55’ into the Sunnycrest Road right-of-way and approximately 2’ 7” x 32’ 6” into the Hillsdale Avenue right-of-way with a four-foot high chain link fence. / WD
BY COUNCILOR DeREGIS:
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H / Amend - Ord. #628 (12/16/02), “Lease Agreement - With the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce for the MONY Plaza Hi-Tech Incubator Center for the Plaza Building for the period of fifteen years. Total cost not to exceed $1.00 per year.” Amend the period to seventeen years with an additional ten-year renewal option, and to allow the City to lease to additional parties and subordinate the lease to permit financing. / H
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8-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 24, Article 9, Section 24-39, paragraph 3, to mandate that all sidewalks will be constructed, repaired or reconstructed in accordance with the current City assessment sidewalk specification on file in the Office of the City Engineer. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
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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 completion of various improvements to the City water transmission mains in the Mill Road, Skaneateles area. Total amount of additional bonds not to exceed $685,400, in addition to $1,323,400 of bonding previously authorized by Ord. #258-01. / 435
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8-0 / Amend - Ord. #259 (6/4/01), “Authorize - The Skaneateles Water Supply Transmission Main Rehabilitation or Replacement Project. Total cost not to exceed $1,323,000.” Amend to increase the cost not to exceed $2,008,400. The additional $685,400 funded from the sale of bonds. Reimbursement of 55% from the EPA. Original bonds in the amount of $1,323,000 authorized by Ord. #258-01. / 436
BY COUNCILOR ATKINS:
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8-0 / Accept - A donation from Michael Parzych in the amount of $600 to be used to purchase food, games and prizes for youth participating in the Night Recreation Programs at Franklin, Dr. King and McKinley-Brighton Schools, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 437
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8-0 / Accept - Eighty ceramic molds, valued at $1,200, from Linda and Michael Orbino to be used for senior and youth recreation ceramic programs provided at the Burnet Park Arts and Crafts Facility, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 438
28.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Baseball for Tomorrow Fund, an affiliate of Major League Baseball, for funds in an amount not to exceed $125,000 to provide field improvements and player equipment for Little League and softball organizations for the period of three years. In-kind services to be provided through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. No local cash match required. / 439
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8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Dormitory Authority of NYS under the Community Capital Assistance Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for an elevator and the renovation of the second floor for public uses and occupancy at the Bob Cecile Center. No local match required. / 440
30.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Dormitory Authority of NYS under the Community Capital Assistance Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the installation of a playscape at Lewis Park. No local match required. / 441
31.
8-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 42, to extend the Minority and Women Enterprise Participation Program through May 29, 2004. /

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BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
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8-0 / Amend - Ord. #227 (4/18/88), “Ground Lease & Development Agreement - With Piedmont Aviation, Inc. to lease 1.65 acres of Airport Land for the construction of a Fuel Farm Facility.” Amend to assign the agreement to Piedmont Hawthorne Syracuse, Inc. for a five-year period, with 1 five-year option. All other terms and conditions to remain the same. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) / 442
33.
8-0 / Agreement - With the Transportation Security Administration for reimbursement of law enforcement services at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of June 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003, with the option to continue on a year-to-year basis through September 30, 2007. / 443
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8-0 / Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Taxiway “B” and “M” Construction Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Total project cost not to exceed $2,700,000, with 90% ($2,430,000) FAA funding, 5% ($135,000) NYS DOT funding and 5% ($135,000) through an Aviation account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance. / 444
35.
8-0 / Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the General Aviation Safety Improvements Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Total project cost not to exceed $750,000, with 90% ($675,000) FAA funding, 5% ($37,500) NYS DOT funding and 5% ($37,500) through an Aviation account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance. / 445
36.
8-0 / Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Terminal Rehabilitation Project, Phase III, at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Total project cost not to exceed $851,162, with 90% ($766,046) FAA funding, 5% ($42,558) NYS DOT funding and 5% ($42,558) through an Aviation account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance. / 446
37.
8-0 / Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the School Sound Insulation Program, Phase III, at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Total project cost not to exceed $3,375,000 with 80% ($2,700,000) FAA funding, 10% ($337,500) NYS DOT funding and 10% ($337,500) through an Aviation account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance. / 447
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - AUGUST 18, 2003)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
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8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant at 2851 Erie Boulevard East. Dynamic Donuts of NY, Inc., applicant. / Gen.
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Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:40 P.M.

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