Invocation- (Delivered by Reverend Joseph Dowell, of Fountain of Love Ministries, Syracuse
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –OCTOBER 23, 2017
1:00 P.M. / (10/23) / (xx)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation-– (Delivered by Reverend Joseph Dowell, of Fountain of Love Ministries, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call – (Present – 8; Councilor Boyle - Absent)
4. /Minutes –October 10, 2017 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. / Petitions–(A petition containing signatures from 68 City Residents expressing concerns over the proposed development of a grocery store and convenience store at 4700 S. Salina St; A petition with 9 signatures from the residents of the 300 block of Primrose Ave., urging for the installation of a police security camera at the end of Primrose Ave.)6. / Committee Reports –(Public Works (D.P.W. & Transportation); Public Safety).
7. /
Communications- (From JC Land Fund, LLC, a letter accepting the terms and conditions of Ord. 729-2017 (09/11/2017); From Monique Cooper, a letter accepting the terms and conditions of Ord. 772 (09/25/17).
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
a.
8-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to provide a partial real property tax exemption for “Cold War Veterans” as provided by the amended Section 458-b of the Real Property Tax Law to provide an exemption in the amount of 15% of the assessed value. / LL
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2017/2018. / 33-R
BY COUNCILOR THOMPSON:
10.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the US Department of Justice, 2017 Project Safe Neighborhoods Program in an amount not to exceed $130,000, to be used for overtime pay related to various law enforcement activities, on behalf of the Syracuse Police Department. No local match is required. / 833
11.
7-1 Kessner / Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with Onondaga County Public Library to allow the City Police Department to use their property to install wireless equipment for future COPS Camera Platform Projects, for a term of five (5) years through 2022, detailed in Appendix A. The approximate value of the equipment to be installed is $4,240. / 834
12.
7-1 Kessner / Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with St. Joseph’s Hospital to allow the City Police Department to install wireless equipment in two locations for future COPS Camera Platform Projects for a term of five (5) years through 2022, detailed in Appendix A. The approximate value of the equipment to be installed is $4,240. / 835
BY COUNCILOR THOMPSON, PRESIDENT ROBINSON AND ALL COUNCILORS:
13.
8-0 / Resolution – Memorializing United States Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and Congressman John Katko to retain state and local tax exemptions (SALT) in any tax bill considered by the United States Congress. SALT is a crucial federal tax deduction which is relied upon by many hard working men and woman in the City of Syracuse, and if repealed would further put Syracuse and New York State at a competitive disadvantage. / 34-R
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
14.
8-0 / Special Permit - To approve modification for a restaurant located at 410-414 South Clinton Street. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. There were no waivers. C-MAND Development, LLC, owner/applicant. / GEN. #24
15.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 104 Beard Place, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
16.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 106 Beard Place, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
17.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 108 Beard Place, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
18.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 109 Beard Place, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
19.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 110 Beard Place, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
20.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 307 Beard Avenue W., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
21.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 311 Beard Avenue W. & Midland Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
22.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 512 Cannon Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
23.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 135 Crescent Avenue to Kennedy Street W., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
24.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 342 Elm Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / H
25.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 229-233 Furman Street, a wood house & barn, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
26.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1405 Highland Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / H
27.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 184 Hopper Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
28.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 226 McLennan Avenue, a wood house & barn unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
29.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1526-1528 Midland Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
30.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 468 Midland Avenue, a wood house & barn, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
31.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 626 Oakwood Avenue, a wood house & shop, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
32.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 148-150 Parkway Drive, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 836
33.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 461-463 Rich Street & Marginal Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4 / H
34.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3430-3440 Salina Street S. & Ostrander Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
35.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3604 Salina Street S. & Matson Avenue, a wood & cement house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151.(District 3) / 837
36.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 4510 Salina Street S., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
37.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 668-670 South Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
38.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 672-676 South Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
39.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2013 Valley Drive, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
40.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 135 Walrath Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
41.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 120 Wood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
42.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 309 Beard Avenue W., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
43.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 223 Beecher Street & Graves Street, a stucco house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 838
44.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 810 Bellevue Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
45.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 911 Bellevue Avenue, a wood house & garage unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
46.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 154 Collingwood Avenue N., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
47.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 506 Fabius Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
48.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1951 Fayette Street E. & Ives Street, a masonry building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
49.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2646 Fayette Street E., a wood house & garage unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
50.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2674 Fayette Street E. & Candee Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
51.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 234-236 Garfield Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
52.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 302-304 Gere Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
53.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 529 Gifford Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
54.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1135 Glencove Road S., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
55.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1218 Glencove Road S., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
56.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 327 Kenwick Drive & City Line, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 839
57.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 827 Lemoyne Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
58.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1006 Lemoyne Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
59.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2020 Lodi Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
60.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1016 Milton Avenue, a wood house & building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
61.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 347 Mosley Drive, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
62.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1167 Onondaga Street W., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
63.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 313 Pleasant Avenue W., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
64.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 316 Putnam Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
65.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 144 Rigi Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
66.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 110 Sabine Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
67.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 344 Salina Street N. & Laurel Street E., a mason & steel building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 840
68.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 526-528 Salina Street N. & Prospect Avenue, a brick store, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
69.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 700 Salina Street N. & Division Street, a brick building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
70.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 332 Scott Avenue, a brick house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
71.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 355 Valley Drive, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 841
72.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 446 Wilkinson Street, a wood house unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / WD
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER & COUNCILOR RYAN:
73.
H / Resolution – Memorializing the Governor, the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate toamend Agriculture and Markets Law to allow for animal foster care in the City of Syracuse. / H
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
74.
H / Agreement - With the NYSDOT to Accept Fee Title for properties,as detailed in the ordinance toadvance construction of Onondaga Creekwalk Phase II Project, PIN 3755.14. / H
75.
H / Agreement - With the NYSDOT to Accept Easements for SBL#094-23-01.6, property located at 101 Coyne Circle (temporary easement) to advance the Creekwalk Phase II Project, PIN 3755.14. / H
76.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds – From D.P.W. 2017/2018 Cash Capital Account #599007.06.99999 in the amount of $511,000 for the Sewer Capital Equipment as detailed in Schedule “A”. / 842
77.
8-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase for 12 foot and 16 foot light poles from Hadco Company, for the period of July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018, specifications are detailed in Appendix A. Total cost not to exceed $72,300 to be charged to Capital Account #700969015 ($45,900), Account #700969012 ($19,500) & Account #701204009 ($6,900). / 843
78.
8-0 / Amend – Ord. #764 (08/24/2014), “Agreement - With C&S Engineers, Inc. for preliminary design services for the Creekwalk Phase II Project, PIN 3755.14. Total cost not to exceed $467,540 to be paid on a time and expense basis to be charged to Capital Account #07.01231.0.000. The City is expected to incur all initial costs for this project, with subsequent 80% Federal reimbursement through TIP.” Amend to include additional Preliminary Design Services and Final Design Services for Creekwalk Phase II Project, PIN 3755.14. Total design cost not to exceed $989,984. / 844
79.
8-0 / Amend – Ord. #236 (03/14/2016), “Agreement - With Bergmann Associates for Preliminary and Detailed Design Services Phases Fee for the Syracuse Signal Upgrade Project PIN 3754.42. Total cost not to exceed $108,456 to be paid on a time and expense basis with 80% Federal funding and 20% local funding previously authorized by ordinance #564-2008, to be charged to Capital Account #541500.01.701022000.” Amend to provide Construction Inspection Services. Total design & inspection cost not to exceed $172,744. / 845
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
80.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Special Object Account #595947.01.90000 in the amount of $10,000 to the Syracuse Parks Conservancy for the fiscal year 2017-2018. / 846
81.
8-0 / Accept - From JPW Companies an in-kind donation valued at $12,000, to provide a crane, a flatbed and crew to be used to transport the City’s Christmas tree for Clinton Square. / 847
82.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for a grant in the amount not to exceed $13,168 to be used to purchase baseball equipment for the Inner City Little League. No local match is required. / 848
83.
8-0 / Agreement - With Phil Bowen d/b/a Mountain View Guest Ranch and Stable, for Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides at the Annual Holiday Hayrides Event at Burnet Park, for the period of one year with (2) one-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. This year’s event will be December 8-9 and December 15-16, 2017, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $4,500 to be charged to Celebration Account #504610 Fund #25 and Budget Account #01.71400.540552. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 849
84.
8-0 / Amend – Ord. #154 (02/27/2017), “Agreement – With Davey Resource Group for technical support and for two user licenses allowing real-time access to our TreeKeeper Database, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs, from October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017 with two (2) one (1) year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. Total cost not to exceed $2,500 from Account #01.71100.540530.” Amend to authorize the first one-year renewal option from October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018. / 850
85.
8-0 / Lease Agreement – With ATM Systems Solutions, for ATM services at the Clinton Square Ice Rink during the skating season November 1, 2017-March 19, 2018. The City will receive $.50 per transaction. Funds to be deposited into the Clinton Square Beverage Account #01.420000. / 851
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
86.
H / Authorize - An Exemption Agreement with Clinton Landing Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., (the “Corporation”) pursuant to Section 573 and Section 577 of Article 11 of the New York Private Housing Finance Law and Section 402 of the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, to construct affordable, permanent supportive housing units (the “Facility”) for persons transitioning out of shelter. The project will be located on the northwest corner of South Clinton Street and Taylor Street. The term would be for the period of 15 years and each year based on the standard shelter rent formula (10% of the difference between gross rents minus utilities, or $25,000, whichever is greater). / H
87.
8-0 / Authorize – A one (1) year contract with the Erie Canal Museum and the Appropriation of Funds to assist in the funding of the Syracuse Urban Cultural Park Vision Center at the museum. From Account Special Objects Account #595850.01.9000. Total amount not to exceed $45,000 to be paid in quarterly installments of $11,250. / 852
88.
WD / Authorize – The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser (William Anderson – a portion of property located at 1615 Caleb Avenue Rear.) Total cost $300. / WD
89.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b – From Camillus Business Forms, Inc. the County Tax Bills for the 2017/2018 fiscal year, to ensure compatibility of the tax file layout. Total cost not to exceed $6,000 from Budget Account #593620.01.90000. / 853
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – OCTOBER 23, 2017)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
90.
8-0 / Amend – Ord.#427 (05/22/2017), “Agreement - With Hartford Fire Insurance Company, for one hundred fifty (150) monthly parking permits in the Fayette Street Parking Garage on behalf of their employees for the period of five (5) years at the monthly market rate (currently $85 including taxes) subject to change. To be deposited in Budget Account #417270.01. The agreement willcoincide with their lease agreement at One Park Place.” Amend to extend the date of the agreement from November 1, 2017-January 31, 2023. / 854
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
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