of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 23 , 2007
1:00 P.M. / (4/23)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida Gonzàlez, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Phillip M. Turner of Bethany Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor DeFrancisco absent)
4. /Minutes - April 9, 2007 (Adopted; 8-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Public Works (D.P.W. & Transportation); Finance, Taxation & Assessment; Neighborhood Preservation, Downtown & Metropolitan Planning (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable)
7. /Communications - (From the City Auditor, a Cash and Investments Audit of the City of Syracuse from April 1, 2006-June 30, 2006; From the City Auditor, a License Function Review - Interim Report: January 1, 2005-March 13, 2005)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
a.
8-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to authorize increases to the maximum veteran exemption amounts permitted in subdivision 2 of Section 458-a of the Real Property Tax Law, under Chapter 256 of the Laws of 2005, amending Local Law #19-1996. / LL
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2007-2008. / 18-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
8-0 / Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with CGI Communications, Inc for a Community Movie Showcase Agreement. Under this no-cost agreement, the City will receive 10 videos promoting the City of Syracuse on the City’s website through a graphic link to the materials. The City will provide a letter of support to be used in soliciting private sector sponsors for the project. / 143
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
11.
8-0 / Advertise Public Hearing – Relative to the Annual Estimate for the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008. (Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.) / 144
12.
H / Approve - The Annual Estimate for the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008. (Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.) / H
13.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Christopher Bollinger - 456 Tallman St., 807 S. Geddes St., 503 Dudley St., 515 Park St., 104 Kinne St. and 113 Wood Ave.) / 145
14.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (1901 E. Genesee St. and 110 Washington Sq.) For various charges for Tax Year 2006/07. / 146
15.
H / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County relative to settling litigation and transferring property needed to construct three regional treatment facilities to complete County sewer projects. The City shall withdraw all current and any future legal challenges, the County shall provide $15,000,000 in specific on-site or required mitigation measures and assist with construction of the City Creekwalk. / H
16.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey the property at 719 West Castle Street, tax parcel 086.-15-01.0, to Onondaga County for $4,000. / H
17.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey the property at 139 Crescent Avenue, tax parcel 086.-16-01.0, to Onondaga County for $6,000. / H
18.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey a portion of the property and grant temporary and permanent easements on the remainder of the property at 102 Dickerson Street, 101.-12-02.2, to Onondaga County for a fee of $1,939,700. / H
19.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey two permanent easements and one temporary easement on property at 103 Dickerson Street Rear, tax parcel 101.-11-02.0, and a permanent easement on the property at 335 West Fayette Street Rear, 101.-03-01.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $1,600. / H
20.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey permanent and temporary easements on the property at 339 West Jefferson Rear, tax parcel 101.-12-01.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $11,355. / H
21.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a permanent easement to a portion of the property at 501 West Brighton Avenue, tax parcel 078.-10-04.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $3,200. / H
22.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant permanent easements on the property at 825 West Colvin Street, tax parcel 078.-04-14.0, 209 Crehange Street, tax parcel 078.-05-21.0, and 512 West Brighton Avenue, tax parcel 078.-11-15.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $25,800. / H
23.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a permanent easement on the property at 621 West Newell Street, tax parcel 075.-15-03.0, to Onondaga County. / H
24.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant permanent easements on the property at 621 ½ West Newell Street, tax parcel 075.-15-02.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $600. / H
25.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a permanent easement on the property at 631 West Newell Street, tax parcel 075.-15-29.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $500. / H
26.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a permanent easement on the property at 801 South Avenue, tax parcel 086.-09-35.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $6,400. / H
27.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a permanent easement on the property at 1216 Midland Avenue and West Beard Avenue, tax parcel 083.-03-01.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $66,100. / H
28.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a permanent easement on the property at 825 West Colvin Street Rear, tax parcel 078.-04-02.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $3,000. / H
29.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant permanent and temporary easements on the property at 909 West Colvin Street and Hunt Avenue, tax parcel 078.-04-01.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $4,600. / H
30.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a permanent easement on the property at 801-843 Park Avenue, tax parcel 109.-03-02.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $14,400. / H
31.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant one temporary and two permanent easements on property at 506 Richmond Avenue, tax parcel 109.-03-17.0, and a permanent easement on property at 510-512 Richmond Avenue, tax parcel 109.-03-18.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $3,500. / H
32.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant permanent and temporary easements on property at 1171 West Fayette Street and Magnolia Street, tax parcel 099.-03-01.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $12,500. / H
33.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant permanent and temporary easements on property at 316-518 South Geddes Street, tax parcel 099.-03-07.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $36,000. / H
34.
H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to grant a temporary easement on property at 435 West Kennedy Street, tax parcel 086.-17-14.0, to Onondaga County for a fee of $100. / H
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
35.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinance of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 27, entitled the Property Conservation Code of the City of Syracuse, to amend provisions concerning Certificate of Sufficiency and create one and two-family Vacant and Rental Registry for non-owner occupied rental property every three years, a fee of $75 for a one-family house and $125 for a two-family house. / H
36.
8-0 / Application - To the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Neighborhood Initiative grant in an amount not to exceed $5,495,680 for City of Syracuse neighborhood initiative program - Phase VII projects to be determined. / 147
37.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 311 Elliott Street, a wood house, to Dudley Gayle for the sum of $9,375. / 148
38.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3137 Grant Blvd and E. Hiawatha Blvd., a wood house and garage, to Guys Automotive Services & Sales LLC, for the sum of $10,375. / 149
39.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 420-422 Hartson Street and Holden Street, brick and wood apartments, to Nuzzi’s Properties, LLC and Paul Hanley, for the sum of $25,750. / 150
40.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1901-1903 South Avenue and W. Brighton Avenue, a vacant lot, to Anthony Emery and Jacqueline Emery, for the sum of $3,325. / 151
41.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish offices of a religious and educational institution at 139 Springfield Road. LeMoyne College owner/applicant. / Gen.
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42.
8-0 / Special Permit - To expand a restaurant (Mom’s Diner) at 503-507 Westcott Street. Yvonne Essi, applicant. Munjed Essi, owner. / Gen.
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43.
8-0 / Special Permit - For a restaurant (Longhorn Saloon) at 601 Park Street. James Dexter, applicant. Michelle Burnett, owner. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
44.
8-0 / Resolution - To Appoint Mr. Stephen Roesch to the Citizen’s Review Board for a three year term, December 2006-December 2009. / 19-R
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
45.
8-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Section 17-40.3, entitled “Summer Camp Fees” to establish a new section related to programs offered to include: $25 per city resident, and $50 for non-city residents to attend the newly established ½ day camps (lacrosse, tennis & arts & crafts); $125 per city resident, to attend the new Outdoor Adventure Camp; $225 per city school team and $425 per non-city team for entry into the Summer A.C.T.I.O.N. Varsity Basketball League at McChesney Community Center. All fees effective June 1, 2007. / Gen.
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46.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for park and playground improvements at Sheridan Park, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 152
47.
8-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D. Band, under the direction of Frank Demianyk, Joe Carfagno, David Baker or Vince Trichilo for performances on April 12, 2007 at the Ida Benderson Center and June 6, 2007 at the Cecile Center, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs.Total cost not to exceed $550. / 153
48.
8-0 / Authorize - Payment to Mike Goss for a performance on April 30, 2007, at the Ida Benderson Center, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $150. / 154
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
49.
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 2007/2008 Road Reconstruction Program. Total amount not to exceed $4,000,000. / 155
50.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2007/2008 Road Reconstruction Program for roads as detailed on Appendix “A” on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $4,000,000. / 156
51.
H / Authorize - The City of Syracuse to adopt a negative declaration (SEQR) relative to acquiring the properties at 3100-3400 Burnet Avenue Rear and 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear, by negotiation or Eminent Domain and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to sign and file all the necessary SEQR documents for the project. / H
52.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the purchase of and /or use of Eminent Domain for the properties at 3100-3400 Burnet Avenue Rear and 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear. Total amount not to exceed $2,000,000. / H
53.
H / Authorize - The Commissioner of Public Works to purchase and/use of Eminent Domain for the properties at 3100-3400 Burnet Avenue Rear and 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear. Total cost not to exceed $2,000,000. / H
54.
H / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the 2007/2008 Sweeping and Flushing Program for streets listed on Exhibit “A” cost there of to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Total cost not to exceed $1,794,744. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
55.
H / Authorize - The 2007/2008 Sweeping and Flushing Program for streets listed on Exhibit “A” cost there of to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $1,794,744. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
56.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2007/2008 City Owned Sidewalk Improvement Program. Total amount not to exceed $175,000. / H
57.
H / Authorize - The 2007/2008 City Owned Sidewalk Improvement Program on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $175,000. / H
58.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2007/2008 Assessable Sidewalk Program. Total amount not to exceed $1,000,000. / H
59.
H / Authorize - The 2007/2008 Assessable Sidewalk Program, as detailed in Exhibit “A”, cost there of 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 $1,000,000. / H
60.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2007/2008 Central Business District city-owned Streetscape/Sidewalk Improvement Program. Total amount not to exceed $75,000. / H
61.
H / Authorize - The 2007/2008 Central Business District city-owned Streetscape/ Sidewalk Improvement Program, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $75,000. / H
62.
8-0 / Authorize - A Reverse Betterment Agreement with the NYS DOT for the Interstate Ramp Cleanup. Total cost not to exceed $170,000 to be reimbursed by the NYS DOT after the completion of the work by the Department of Public Works. / 157
63.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #207 (05/23/05), “Agreement - With C & S Engineers, Inc. to provide general and transportation engineering services, on an as needed basis, to the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $300,000, to be funded from the Traffic Signal & Intersection Improvement Program.” Amend to issue an additional work order providing general and transportation engineering services. Total additional cost not to exceed $100,000. / 158
64.
8-0 / Accept - A utility easement and ownership of water lines and appurtenances for the Midler Crossings Retail Development, a multi-tenant commercial development on Midler Avenue. Pioneer Midler Avenue LLC of Onondaga, owner. / 159
65.
8-0 / Permission - To the West Genesee School District for a utility easement over the City of Syracuse conduit right-of-way to cross the conduits at grade with a casing for a seasonal irrigation supply pipe. / 160
66.
8-0 / Permission - To Syracuse University to install, maintain and operate a new 10” steam line, a 4” condensate return, new steam vault, two 16” chilled water lines and a telecommunication ductbank to cross Comstock Avenue to serve the New Life Sciences Complex. / 161
67.
8-0 / Permission - To Syracuse University to install, maintain and operate a new electrical and telecommunications ductbank crossing Comstock Avenue and running along the Waverly Avenue right-of-way to serve the Dellplain Hall Student Housing. / 162
68.
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Miner / Permission - To Destiny USA Holdings, LLC to install, maintain and operate twin 18” and one 30” storm sewer pipes to cross under Solar Street south of Hiawatha Boulevard, for a four year period, to drain storm water collection basins in the auxiliary parking areas which serve the Carousel Center Expansion. / 163
69.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From King Luminaire Company, Inc., streetscape poles for the St. Joseph’s Hospital special lighting district, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $70,000. / 164
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
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