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CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 22, 2003
1:00 P.M. / (9/22)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag- (Led by Hon. Martin Masterpole, President Pro-Tempore)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Father Joseph H. Phillips of St. Ann’s Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 9; President González absent)
4. /Minutes - September 8, 2003 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. /Petitions - (Signed by eighteen residents of the 100 block of Strand Place in favor of a one-way street)
6. /Committee Reports - (none)
7. /Communications - (From James Bright agreeing to the terms and conditions of Ord. #381 (7/28/03); From James DeChene agreeing to the terms and conditions of Ord. #434 (8/18/03)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8.
WD / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2003 - 2004. / WD
BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
9.
WD / 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.” / WD
10.
9-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, to add a new Chapter 49, entitled “Business Certificate of Use.” / Gen.
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11.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the Federal Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance for funds in an amount not to exceed $252,935 for the implementation of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program. The local cash match of $28,200 will come from the Police Department operating budget. / 465
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
12.
7-2 / Agreement - With CH2M Hill, Inc. for review and assessment of current management practices of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $150,000. / 466
Mahoney, O’Connell
13.9-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN’s) in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 on behalf of the City of Syracuse. / 467
14.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (204 Hawthorne St., 162 Matson Ave. W., 201 Raynor Ave .E., 309 Beard Ave. W., 608-610 Hiawatha Blvd. E., 340-342 Holland St., 262 Kirk Ave. & 1401 Salina St. N.) For various charges for Tax Years 2002/03 & 2003/04. / 468
15.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse amending the 2003/2004 City Budget to reflect wage and benefit increases pursuant to the binding arbitration award between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse Police Benevolent Association for the period of January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003. / T
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
16.
9-0 / Amend - The Zoning Rules and Regulations of the City of Syracuse by creating Part C, Section I, Article 9 (Project Site Review). Syracuse Department of Community Development, applicant. / Gen.
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17.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant at 159-163 Marshall Street. Joy S. Gregg, applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR DeREGIS:
18.
9-0 / 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. / 469
19.
9-0 / Amend - The Traffic Code of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Schedule II, “One-Way Streets” to add the 100 block of Strand Place as a one-way street. The traffic is to enter from Mary Street and to exit onto Park Street. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
20.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #468 (9/11/00), “Agreement - With Onondaga County, to permit the use of the City Fuel Facility at the Department of Public Works for fueling vehicles owned by Onondaga County, for three years, with the County to reimburse the City for all related costs.” Amend to extend the agreement for an additional three years with additional modifications as detailed in Revised Schedule “A”. / 470
21.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS DEC for funds in an amount not to exceed $190,000 for Stormwater Phase II Permit requirements. The local cash match of $9,048 to come from a sewer account designated by the Commissioner of Finance. / 471
22.
9-0 / Authorize - A Memorandum of Understanding with the NYS DEC to allow the Department of Water to work on several DEC-owned Public Fishing Rights Easements. / 472
23.
9-0 / Lease Agreement - With William Smorol for 404 Salisbury Road for the period of five years, with one additional five-year extension to be determined by the Commissioner of Water. This provides security for the City reservoir. Total rent $600 per month. / 473
24.
9-0 / Permission - To Verizon to maintain a phone service cabinet at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Ballantyne Road to upgrade neighborhood phone service. / 474
25.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Valve Repair and Replacements. Total amount not to exceed $25,000. / H
26.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Rehabilitation of Water System. Total amount not to exceed $25,000. / H
27.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Water System Extension. Total amount not to exceed $50,000. / H
28.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Installation and Replacement of Water Mains. Total amount not to exceed $100,000. / H
29.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Rehabilitation of Skaneateles Facilities. Total amount not to exceed $25,000. / H
30.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Capital Equipment. Total amount not to exceed $268,000. / H
31.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Fire Hydrant Replacements. Total amount not to exceed $75,000. / H
32.
H / Transfer of Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 to a Capital Account entitled 2003-2004 Rehabilitation of Gate Houses, Pump Houses and Vaults. Total amount not to exceed $25,000. / H
BY COUNCILOR ATKINS:
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9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Dormitory Authority, Strategic Investment Program Grant, for funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for various parks and renovation projects at Burnet Park, Schiller Park and Sunnycrest Park. No local funds required. / 475
34.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of Phase I of the Southwest Community Center & Swimming Pool Project on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total amount not to exceed $625,000. Total cost for Phase I-III of the project not to exceed $1,500,000. / 476
35.
9-0 / Authorize - Phase I of the Southwest Community Center & Swimming Pool Project on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $625,000. / 477
36.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2003-2004 capital improvements for the Wilson Park Community Center Improvement Project on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total amount not to exceed $170,000. / 478
37.
9-0 / Authorize - The 2003-2004 capital improvements for the Wilson Park Community Center Improvement Project on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $475,000 with $170,000 from bonding, $280,000 from a National Park Service Grant and $25,000 from Chase Bank via a SHA grant. / 479
(SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA - SEPTEMBER 22, 2003)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
38.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant at 1909 South Avenue. Charles J. Stroud, applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS, COUNCILORS DeREGIS & MASTERPOLE:
39.
9-0 / Resolution - Requesting that the Syracuse Board of Education restore athletic and cheerleading programs in the Syracuse City School District. / 38-R
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
40.
9-0 / Amend - Gen. Ord. #28 (9/23/02), “Authorize - A Property Tax Exemption for persons over the age of 65 who own property in the City of Syracuse.” Amend to enact the provision of Chapter 512 of the Law of 2003 to increase the maximum allowable income for partial Senior Citizen Exemptions. / Gen.
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Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:45 P.M.1