of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 20, 2005
1:00 P.M. / (6/20)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Pastor Ariel Ruiz of Iglesia Nueva Esperanza, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present -9)
4. /Minutes - June 6, 2005 - (Adopted; 9-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #31, “Authorize - The installation of curbing on the 100 block of Ramsey Avenue by the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $53,000. Property owners to be charged $38.50 per linear foot with the option of making payments over a ten-year period.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Public Works (D.P.W. & Transportation)
8. /Communications - (From Hon. John DeFrancisco, NYS Senator, acknowledging receipt of Resolution 21-R (5/23/05), From Eric Beattie, Director, Office of Design and Construction at Syracuse University, accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #218 (5/23/05)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9-09. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2005-2006. / 26-R
BY COUNCILOR CALLAHAN:
10.
9-0 / Agreement - With CNY Regional Planning and Development Board to accept funds in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for the Creekwalk Project. The funds are derived from fines levied on environmental violators and designated for Environmental Benefit Projects. / 274
11.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #124 (4/11/05), “Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority for funds in an amount not to exceed $320,000, under the Rebuild New York Communities Program, to coordinate activities to promote and identify projects as approaches to energy efficiency and sustainability on a regional level through April 15, 2006. The required local match of $79,552 to be from the Rebuild New York account and in-kind services.” Amend to authorize the City to apply for an additional $18,547, a total of $338,547, and amend the City match to $80,699 to be from Rebuild New York account and in-kind services. / 275
12.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of State, NYS Brownfield Opportunity Program, for funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to be used to prepare an analysis for opportunities for remediation and revitalization of the area of Hiawatha Blvd., from 7th North St. to Lodi St. and Lodi St. to Bear St. The 10% local match (not to exceed $30,000) will come from the Economic Development CDBG budget and the EPA PILOT grant. / 276
13.
9-0 / Authorize - Permit agreement with the Madison County Department of Solid Waste to allow the City of Syracuse to dispose of certain solid waste items at the Madison County Landfill for the period for July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Permits issued on a per truck basis. Total cost not to exceed $1,250. / 277
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
14.
9-0 / Agreement - With Dr. Joseph Markham M.D. to provide emergency medical services to the Department of Fire for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $5,000. / 278
15.
9-0 / Agreement - With John DePasquale to provide fire suppression review service, code analysis and enforcement, fire safety aspects concerning major developments and training programs, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost of $12.50 per hour, not to exceed $4,944. / 279
16.
9-0 / Agreement - With two Fire Department Chaplains for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost of $2,600 per chaplain, not to exceed $5,200. If only the current chaplain, Father Dan O’Hara, is available, he is to be reimbursed the entire amount. / 280
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
17.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. relative to the administration of the Downtown Special Assessment Program, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $790,000. / 281
18.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (934-36 Emerson Ave., 934 Emerson Ave., 362-364 Hudson St.) For various charges for Tax Year 2005/2006. / 282
19.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - Within the July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 Syracuse City Budget as part of the year end closing process as listed in Schedule “A”. / 283
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
20.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $1,114,716, for Public Service Activities, as approved by Community Development Block Grant Program. No cost to the City. / 284
21.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $1,488,034 for Economic Development Activities, as approved by Community Development Block Grant Program. No cost to the City. / 285
22.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $1,427,109, for Community Development Administrative, Planning and Capacity Building Activities as approved by Community Development Block Grant Program. No cost to the City. / 286
23.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $4,643,909, for various housing activities, as approved by Community Development Block Grant Program. No cost to the City. / 287
24.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2005-2006 Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $164,673, for Parks and Public Improvement activities, as approved by Community Development Block Grant Program. No cost to the City. / 288
25.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2005-2006 American Dream Downpayment Act funds in the amount of $61,789 and from HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds in the amount of $2,154,409 for related eligible activities, as approved by Community Development Block Grant Program. No cost to the City. /
289
26.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2005-2006 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds in the amount of $272,262, for eligible activities as approved by Community Development Block Grant Program. No cost to the City. / 290
27.
9-0 / Permission - To Ray O’Brien, owner of the property located at 909 Avery Avenue, to encroach approximately 12’-4” x 50’ into the Avery Avenue right-of-way with a four-foot high picket fence, with gate, set back fourteen feet from the sidewalk. / 291
28.
9-0 / Permission - To Gwendolyn Moore, owner of the property located at 270 Glenwood Avenue, to encroach approximately 2’ x 41’ into the Glenwood Avenue right-of-way with a four-foot high chain link fence, set back one foot from the sidewalk. / 292
29.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (convenience store with cooking) at 535-539 Court Street. Abe Abraham, applicant, Michael Mahoney, owner. / Gen.
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30.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Subway Sandwich Shop) within a convenience store at 680 South Salina Street. Parminder Singh, applicant/owner. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
31.
9-0 / Authorize - The installation of curbing on the 100 block of Ramsey Avenue by the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $53,000. Property owners to be charged $38.50 per linear foot with the option of making payments over a ten-year period. (Public Hearing held on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 1:00 P.M.) / 293
32.
9-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of fire hydrants and hydrant parts to: U.S. Pipe and Foundry Corporation, Kennedy Valve, Clow Valve and Mueller, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $75,000. / 294
33.
9-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of water flow and elevation instrumentation to Bristol Babcock, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $30,000. / 295
34.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Different brands of valves for the water distribution system, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $45,000. / 296
35.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Repair of pumps and/or motors in the water distribution system, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $45,000. / 297
36.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Repair, inspection, service and installation of audio tone, telemetric, pump control equipment used to measure the elevation and flow of water at reservoirs, pumping stations and the water treatment plant, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 298
37.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Disposal of various items of solid waste such as tires, miscellaneous debris, scrap metals, construction debris and other waste products, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $150,000. / 299
38.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Parking meter parts and replacements from Parkeon (formerly Schlumberger E-City, Inc.) and Duncan Meters for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $200,000. / 300
39.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Repair service and parts for the Asphalt Plant, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $150,000. / 301
40.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Traffic signal equipment and repair parts, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $150,000. / 302
41.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Personnel training & software support, Time & Materials Contract, from PB Farradyne, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $20,000. / 303
42.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Revenue Control Equipment for Parking Garages from Ber National Controls, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $75,000. / 304
43.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Non-Contracted snowplow accessories from the dealers for new equipment purchases, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $50,000. / 305
44.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Support services to the Traffic Control Center from DMJM and Harris, Inc.,for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $21,000. / 306
45.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Safety shoes for the departments of Public Works, Water, Aviation, Fire, Police, Engineering and Parks for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Departments of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $59,850. / 307
46.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Commercial grade paint and supplies from Saves Auto Bodyfor the repainting of vehicles, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, on behalf of the Departments of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $30,000. / 308
47.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Functional Operating Supplies & Expenses and Repair of Equipment, from the Voting Machine Service Center and Sequoia Pacific, on behalf of the Onondaga County Board of Elections, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $4,275. / 309
48.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Transportation services for voting machines and equipment, on behalf of the Onondaga County Board of Elections, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $22,005. / 310
BY COUNCILOR WAELDER:
49.
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 architectural services and construction of the Nottingham Field Renovation Project. Total amount not to exceed $3,750,000. / 311
50.
9-0 / Authorize - The architectural services and construction of the Nottingham Field Renovation Project. Total cost not to exceed $4,000,000 with bonds in the amount of $3,750,000 and a NYS Grant in the amount of $250,000. / 312
51.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Bus transportation on regularly scheduled public buses on behalf of the Syracuse City School District for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $1,593,899. / 313
52.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Repair and maintenance of instructional equipment, maintenance equipment, office equipment and musical instructions on behalf of the Syracuse City School District, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $315,130. / 314
53.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Food supplies (canned goods, fresh produce, meats, frozen products and related groceries) on behalf of the Syracuse City School District for the School Lunch Program for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $1,400,000. / 315
54.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Grocery/food supplies for the home economics and special education classes, pre-kindergarten and occupational education programs on behalf of the Syracuse City School District, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $73,468. / 316
55.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Copyrighted instructional supplies, including textbooks, library books, computer software, periodicals, paperback, choral and instrumental music, test materials, programs, kit or prepackaged material and instructional film and video materials, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $2,690,490. / 317
56.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Non-copyrighted items, including instructional toys, supplies and equipment, computers and related items, maps and miscellaneous office supplies on behalf of the Syracuse City School District, for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Total cost not to exceed $378,428. / 318
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
57.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #107(3/11/02), “Contract - With Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County to provide Community Forestry Educational Programs for the City of Syracuse, as identified in the “Syracuse Urban Forest Master Plan”. Total cost not to exceed $40,000 to be charged to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Program Tree Restoration Program Capital Account. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process.” Amend to extend the agreement for the period of July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006, at the additional cost of $20,000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 319
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
58.
8-0
Simmons-
Abstain / Agreement - With Blasland Bouck, and Lee, Inc. for FAA and NYS DOT grant-eligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 32059.
8-0
Simmons-
Abstain / Agreement - With Blasland Bouck, and Lee, Inc. for FAA and NYS DOT grant-ineligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 32160.
9-0 / Approve - Settlement of Claim relating to the 2004 U.S. Airways, Inc, Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization. / 322
61.
9-0 / Agreement - With C&S Companies, Inc. for FAA and NYS DOT grant-eligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 323
62.
9-0 / Agreement - With C&S Companies, Inc. for FAA and NYS DOT grant-ineligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 324
63.
9-0 / Agreement - With Clough Harbour Associates, Inc. for FAA and NYS DOT grant-eligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 325
64.
9-0 / Agreement - With Clough Harbour Associates, Inc. for FAA and NYS DOT grant-ineligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 326
65.
9-0 / Agreement - With William Taylor Architects, Inc.for FAA and NYS DOT grant-eligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 327
66.
9-0 / Agreement - With William Taylor Architects, Inc. for FAA and NYS DOT grant-ineligible projects for the total sum of $2,000,000, for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, subject to the approval of the Common Council. / 328
67.
9-0 / Agreement - With Hanscomb, Faithful and Gould for Independent Fee Estimator services for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, on an as needed basis at $1,500-$5,000 per occurrence, to be charged to the specific project. Total contract not to exceed $100,000. / 329
68.
9-0 / Agreement - With Passero Associates, P.C. for Independent Fee Estimator services for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, on an as needed basis at $1,500-$5,000 per occurrence, to be charged to the specific project. Total contract not to exceed $100,000. / 330
69.
9-0 / Agreement - With Prudent Engineers, Inc. for Independent Fee Estimator services for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, on an as needed basis at $1,500-$5,000 per occurrence, to be charged to the specific project. Total contract not to exceed $100,000. / 331
70.
9-0 / Agreement - With Upstate Construction Services, Inc. for Independent Fee Estimator services for a term of three years with one 2-year renewal option, on an as needed basis at $1,500-$5,000 per occurrence, to be charged to the specific project. Total contract not to exceed $100,000. / 332
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - JUNE 20, 2005)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
71.
9-0 / Amend - The Zoning Rules and Regulations of the City of Syracuse, as amended, to create Part C, Section X, Article 2, (Automobile Overlay District.) / Gen.
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Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:22 P.M.
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