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CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 1, 2013
1:00 P.M. / (4/02)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Minister Angelo Coker of Bellgrove Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. /Minutes - March 18, 2013 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. /Petitions – (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation & Assessment (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable); Public Works (D.P.W. & Transportation); Public Safety)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. John A. DeFrancisco, NYS Senator, a letter acknowledging receipt of Res. 11-R (03/18/13); From Hon. John A. DeFrancisco, NYS Senator, a letter acknowledging receipt of Res. 13-R (03/18/13); From Hon. Martin D. Masterpole, City Auditor, a Living Wage Ordinance Memorandum)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR JOY:
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H / Transfer Funds - From General Fund Account #01.06.393.05 in the amount of $200,000 to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency Revolving Payroll Fund to finance the bi-weekly payroll costs. / H
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
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9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2013 - 2014. / 14-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
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9-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 15-36 entitled, “Traffic Code” (Impounding and Immobilizing Vehicles) to include language which would now allow the Department of Finance/Bureau of Parking Violations to immobilize a vehicle. / Gen.
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #575 (11/05/12), “Purchase w/c/b - From IPT, LLC d/b/a Paylock for payment services and booting equipment relative to parking ticket enforcement for the period of three years with 2 two-year renewal options. Total cost not to exceed $50 per boot application plus 15% of the parking fines collected based on the application of the boot for the period of December 1, 2010 - November 30, 2012.” Amend to authorize an extension of the contract through June 30, 2016 and expand the scope of work to include street patrol and immobilization of vehicles and authorize the compensation from 15% to 28% of all fines and penalties collected. All costs will be charged to the Department of Finance/Bureau of Parking Violations Account #01.13310.0.415. / 132
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #70 (03/04/13), “Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 435, 437&1423 N. Salina St. - John Pizzari - 300 E. Washington St.) Amend to replace John Pizzari with Harlan La Vine Real Estate, Inc. / 133
13.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser (William Anderson - 811 Meadowbrook Drive) / 134
14.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (527 Gifford St.) For various charges for Tax Years 2011/12, 2012/13. / 135
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
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H / Adopt - The City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040, on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At the Planning Commission Public Hearing, nine people spoke in favor and seven people spoke in opposition to the proposal. City of Syracuse Planning Commission, petitioner. (Public Hearing held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.) / H
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H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 27, entitled the “Syracuse Property Conservation Code”, to add Article 11, to be entitled “Vacant Property Registry” to encourage property owners to maintain their vacant property to prevent further deterioration. The escalating fee structure, as listed in Appendix “A”, is intended to promote productive use or demolition of vacant properties. / H
17.
9-0 / Accept - Donations for the Clean Up ‘Cuse projects on Saturday, April 13, 2013: from the United Way of CNY, ‘Cuse t-shirts valued at $5,000; from Tops Friendly Markets, healthy food and beverages valued at $2,000; and from the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion at Syracuse University, 1,000 reusable water bottles. / 136
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9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Account #01.75944.0.000, TNT Escrow Funds, for 3 projects: TNT-1 Downtown - $3,400 - 3 benches for the Downtown Business District, $1,600 - 2 posters from the Syracuse Poster Project; TNT-5 Eastside - $2,800 - 2 neighborhood signs for the Meadowbrook area, $2,200 - 1 bike rack purchased and installed at Petit Library; TNT-6- Eastwood - $150 - flowers and plants for Sheridan Park. Total amount $10,150. / 137
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9-0 / Agreement - With the Dormitory Authority State of New York Economic Development Program - Project ID: 4653, for funds in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the Southeast Gateway Corridor Improvement Project along the S. Salina Street corridor between Taylor and Lafayette Avenues to include lighting, green space, a parking lot, neighborhood signs, ADA curbing and count-down crosswalk signals, on behalf of the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development. The application for the project was approved by Ord. #153 (05/10/10). No local match is required. / 138
20.
9-0 / Contracts - With 6 Community Based Organizations (Girls, Inc., Huntington Family Centers, Inc., InterFaith Works of CNY, Inc., Syracuse Model Neighborhood Facility, Inc., Syracuse Northeast Community Center, Inc., Westcott Community Center) to provide outreach and education regarding lead poisoning and prevention and provide referrals for the period of May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014 on behalf of the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development Lead Program. Total cost not to exceed $39,000 ($6,500 per agency) to be charged to HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant NYLHD0240-12. / 139
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9-0 / Contract - With Charles T. Ladd for various consulting services regarding proposed text amendments pertaining to student residences within the Special Neighborhood Districts, on behalf of the Office of the Corporation Counsel. Total cost not to exceed $2,320 ($40 per hour) from Budget Account #01.14200.0.415 (Professional Services). / 140
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9-0 / Lease Agreement - With Catholic Charities of Onondaga County for the use of the City-owned green space at 1811 Lodi Street for a community garden. Lease amount to the City of $1.00 per year for the period of 5 years and may be terminated by either party upon at least 30 days written notice. / 141
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9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 207 Grace Street, a wood house, to Roslyn Fulwiley for the total sum of $5,550. / 142
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9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1011 N. Townsend Street, a stucco house, to Rasselas Associates, LLC for the total sum of $1,150. / 143
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9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 322 Lydell Street, an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / 144
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9-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 327 Lydell Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 145
27.
9-0 / Permission - To Jared R. McCormick, JCM Architectural Associates, on behalf of O’Comstock, LLC, owner of the property located at 116 Comstock Avenue, to encroach into the Comstock right-of-way with replacement concrete stairs and a railing. / 146
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9-0 / Permission - To Donald Western, on behalf of the Near Westside Initiative, Inc., owner of the property located at 109-111 and 115 Otisco Street, to encroach into the Wyoming Street right-of-way with an existing building wall and Bilco Door. / 147
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
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9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of scoping, preliminary design and detail design phases for the University Hill Bike Plan Implementation Project, PIN 3755.26. Total amount not to exceed $237,000. Total project cost $1,340,000, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. / 148
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9-0 / Agreement - With the NYS DOT for the scoping, preliminary design and detail design phases for the University Hill Bike Plan Implementation Project, PIN 3755.26. Total cost not to exceed $237,000. Total project cost $1,340,000, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Onondaga County will reimburse the City at a minimum of $250,000 for the green infrastructure items. / 149
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9-0 / Authorize - The University Hill Bike Plan Implementation Project, PIN 3755.26. The City incurs all expenses with subsequent Federal 80.17% reimbursement through the TIP program. Total cost not to exceed $237,000. Total project cost $1,340,000, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. The City will incur all initial costs with 80.17% Federal reimbursement through the TIP Program and Onondaga County for the remaining reimbursement at a minimum of $250,000 for the green infrastructure items. / 150
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #542 (09/26/11), “Lease Agreement - With the Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency and Synapse Sustainability Trust, Inc. for the City to provide an option for Synapse Sustainability Trust, Inc. to lease up to 14 parking spaces in the parking lot at 200-214 South Salina Street, the “Farmers Market Lot” for the period of five years with (1) 5-year renewal option with the approval of the Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency, the Mayor and the Common Council. Utilization of the leased parking spaces would be on a space by space basis based upon electric car utilization and limited to EVPlugSite/Blink members. The rental for each space is $55 per month.” Amend to assign the lease agreement to Car Charging Group, Inc. / 151
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #106 (03/29/99), “Agreement with NYS for the purchase of a parcel of land located at Interstate Route 570-3 and lease property to Franklin Square Parking Corporation. Total sum $235,000 and permit Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of NY to receive notice of defaults and resolve any defaults on behalf of the Franklin Square Parking Corporation.” Amend to permit assignment of the lease to any party with the approval of the Common Council and to require that any subsequent assignee notify the City of any assignment of the lease and provide to the City an executed copy of the assignment and approve the assignment of the lease to 500 Plum Street SPE, LLC. / 152
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H / Agreement - With the NYS DOT for the Federal Reimbursement of $10,000,000 for the reconstruction of East Genesee Street Connective Corridor to Syracuse University Project, Phase 2 & 3 TIGER Grant Portion PIN 3755.59. Total project cost is $14,812,476 with Syracuse University and Onondaga County covering the balance of funding. / H
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9-0 / Authorize - The City of Syracuse to adopt a Negative Declaration pursuant to the SEQR Act for the Hiawatha Boulevard Improvement Project, PIN 375307. / 153
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9-0 / Permission - To Syracuse University to install, maintain and operate a streetscape within the 900 block of Irving Avenue, 800 block of East Raynor Avenue and the 100 block of Stadium Place rights-of-way associated with the construction of the Syracuse University Dineen Hall located at 950 Irving Avenue. / 154
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9-0 / Authorize - Waiver of Sidewalk Construction for the Syracuse University Dineen Hall Building Entrance at 950 Irving Avenue. Syracuse University will replace the existing concrete sidewalk and asphalt snow strip with decorative granite pavers in lieu of concrete which will have a footprint of approximately 16 ' wide by 12 ' long, centered on the entrance. Syracuse University will be fully responsible for maintaining the pavers.
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BY COUNCILOR BARRETT:
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H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 2, Article 15 entitled, “Intrusion, Fire, Holdup and Medic Alert”, Sections 55-58 and add a new Section 60, regarding Alarm Systems, as detailed in the ordinance. / H
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9-0 / Agreement - With eGov Consulting for services regarding the updating of a Law Enforcement Records Management System needs analysis for operational and technical changes over the past 5 years. Total cost not to exceed $25,000 to be charged to the JAG Grant Account #02.04665.0.000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 156
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #582 (11/05/12), “Application & Agreement - To and with the U.S. Department of Justice, 2012 Project Safe Neighborhoods, for funds in an amount not to exceed $113,740 to be used by the Syracuse Police Department for overtime pay for law enforcement personnel to increase security through street saturation and narcotics and parole/probation details. No local match is required.” Amend the funds not to exceed to $115,564. / 157
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
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9-0 / Accept - From C&S Company, a donation in the amount of $500 to offset expenses related to the annual Big Rig Day on May 18, 2013 at Burnet Park, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 158
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9-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 17, Article 4 to add a new Section 17-40.8 entitled, “Fees from Venders Participating in the City’s Annual Fireworks Celebration” to authorize the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs to collect $75 per novelty and attractions vendors and $150 per food booth space. / Gen.
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9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Agreement with the Central New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CNYSPCA) for animal cruelty services to insure that the CNYSPCA can continue to investigate these cases and house the dogs while the investigation is ongoing, for the period of January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $10,162 to be charged to Budget Account #01.35100.0.415. / 159
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #568 (10/22/12), “Agreement - With The Facilities Management Group, Inc. for the 2011 Annual Visual Inspections in accordance with NYS Education Department requirements for the period of one year with three 1-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. Total cost for fiscal year 2011/2012 not to exceed $90,350 to be charged to Account #A.16200.OPR.4450.DWD.D5891 to be completed by June 30, 2012. The cost for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 is $115,416, Fiscal Year 2013/2014 is $118,578 and Fiscal Year 2014/2015 is $121,836.” Amend to authorize the second 1-year option ($118,578). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 160
45.
9-0 / Agreement - With Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield for Health Benefit Services for the City of Syracuse Local 400 Members for the period of May 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013. The administration rate per month is $42.41 per subscriber. Currently there are approximately 53 individual and 86 family policies under this contract. / 161
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #91 (03/15/10), “Contract - With POMCO Group for health benefit services for the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District, for the period of three years. The fee schedule is detailed in Appendix “A”. Amend to extend the contract for 1 year, May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014. The fee schedule is outlined in Exhibit “A” to be charged to Hospital, Medical, Surgical Insurance Account #01.90600.0.000. / 162
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
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