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CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –MAY 21, 2012
1:00 P.M. / (5/21)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag- (Led by Hon. Jean Kessner, President Pro-Tempore of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Rabbi Dan Fellman of the Temple Concord, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9; President Robinson absent)
4. /Minutes - Regular Meeting - May 7,2012 - (Adopted 9-0)
Budget Public Hearing - May 2, 2012 - (Adopted 9-0)5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #14,“Abandon - York Street and unopened portions of the 100 and 200 blocks of Haffenden Road to facilitate the sale of property located at 1402 Lancaster Avenue. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal at the City Planning Commission hearing. Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, All Saints Church of Syracuse, petitioners.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.)(IN FAVOR -James D. Fitzpatrick, Esq., Father Frederick Daley)
Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #15, “Abandon - The open portion of East Water Street from Erie Boulevard East to South Beech Street to implement a Green Infrastructure project as part of the Onondaga County “Save the Rain” program. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal at the City Planning Commission hearing. City of Syracuse owner/applicant.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)
6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation & Environment (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable)
8. /Communications - (From John P. Copanas, City Clerk, a letter stating that Mayor Miner has returned all budget amendments and the Annual Estimate, as amended, unsigned. Pursuant to the Charter, all budget amendments and the Annual Estimate, as amended, are hereby approved and adopted for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2012. The Common Council voted unanimously to adopt these amendments and the Annual Estimate, as amended, on May 7, 2012.)
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2012. / 14-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Agreement - With Crouse-Marshall Business Improvement District, (CMBID) establishing responsibilities of the City and the CMBD relative to ownership and maintenance, repair and replacement of the District improvements and caps the City($12,500) and the CMBID ($12,500) annual funding at $25,000 for each fiscal year for the period of five years, July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2017. City share of $12,500 from Budget Account #01.75912.0.000. / 242
11.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. establishing responsibilities of the City and the Downtown Committee relative to ownership and maintenance, repair and replacement of the Downtown Special Assessment District improvements and caps the City ($10,000) and the Downtown Committee ($10,000) annual funding at $20,000 each fiscal year for the period of five years, July 1, 2012-June 30, 2017. City share of $10,000 from Budget Account #01.75911.0.000. / 243
12.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 510 Marcellus St. - Pat O’Connor - 131 Van Rensselaer St.) / 244
13.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (144 Martin St., 909 Myrtle Ave., 2200 E. Genesee St., 1840 James St.) For various charges for Tax Year 2012/2013. / 245
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
14.
9-0 / Abandon - York Street and unopened portions of the 100 and 200 blocks of Haffenden Road to facilitate the sale of property located at 1402 Lancaster Avenue. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal at the City Planning Commission hearing. Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, All Saints Church of Syracuse, petitioners. (Public Hearing held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 246
15.
H / Abandon - The open portion of East Water Street from Erie Boulevard East to South Beech Street to implement a Green Infrastructure project as part of the Onondaga County “Save the Rain” program. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal at the City Planning Commission hearing. City of Syracuse owner/applicant (Public Hearing held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
16.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with the Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District (Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program) for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 as required by the June 28, 2004 filtration waiver issued by the NYS Department of Health. Total cost not to exceed $474,916 to be charged to Account #05.83350.0.415. / 247
17.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 206 Bassett Street, a vacant lot, to Thomas I. Dellwo and Meagan L. Weatherby for the total sum of $4,325. / 248
18.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 741 Otisco Street, a wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / 249
19.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 143-145 Webster Avenue, a vacant lot, to People’s AME Zion Church for the total sum of $1,300. / 250
20.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 149 Webster Avenue, a vacant lot, to People’s AME Zion Church for the total sum of $1,300. / 251
21.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lots Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as a portion of 226 Hubbell Avenue Rear, to Vasilios Karagiannis for the total sum of $240. / 252
22.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure For Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 403 Landon Avenue, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $376. / 253
23.
H / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure For Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 422 Seeley Road and Ridgeway Avenue, a wood house and garage, to Empire Housing & Development Corp. for the total sum of $376. / H
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER, PRESIDENT ROBINSON AND ALL COUNCILORS:
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9-0 / Resolution - In recognition of the very active senior population in the City of Syracuse during May, 2012, Older Americans Month. This year’s theme “Never Too Old To Play” celebrates the accomplishments of older Americans. / 13-R
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER & COUNCILOR HUDSON:
25.
H / Amend - Ord. #593 (11/23/09), “Amend - Miscellaneous Provisions of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 16 entitled “Water Rules, Regulations and Rates”, sections 16-51, 16-53, 16-107 and 16-108 concerning water bills, nonpayment, criminal and civil penalties and water shut-offs.” Amend the water shut-off policy to include: notices to be sent in English and Spanish which include contact information at the Department of Water and mechanisms for tenants to avoid termination of service. / H
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
26.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Homeland Security for the FY 2010 Bomb Squad Grant for funds in an amount not to exceed $78,400 to be used to enhance Bomb Squad capabilities within Central New York through the purchase of equipment and participation in training. No local match is required. / 254
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
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9-0 / Authorize - The City to accept a Permit For Use of State-Owned Property (Use & Occupancy Permit No. 33821) and authorize the City Engineer to execute Use & Occupancy Permit No. 33821 relative to the existing 24" water line attached to the underside of Hiawatha Blvd. Bridge over the Barge Canal. This authorization is a prerequisite of NYS for the Creekwalk Project. / 255
28.
9-0 / Authorize - The City to accept a Permit For Use of State-Owned Property (Use & Occupancy Permit No. 33836) and authorize the City Engineer to execute Use & Occupancy Permit No. 33836 relative to the occupancy within a portion of the NYS right-of-way along the Barge Canal adjacent to Hiawatha Boulevard. This authorization is a prerequisite of NYS for the Creekwalk Project. / 256
29.
9-0 / Permission - To Syracuse University to own and operate an underground telecommunications ITS system ductbank and associated vaults in the Harrison Street, Comstock Avenue, East Adams Street and Euclid Avenue rights-of-way to enable Syracuse University to expand the ITS telecommunication system. Approximate total fees for all ductbanks is $3,720 annually. / 257
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON & COUNCILORS KESSNER, DENNO, DOUGHERTY & BEY:
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9-0 / Resolution - To Mayor Miner, the Corporation Counsel and the Chief of Police relative to the City no longer being responsible for punitive or exemplary damages that are incurred by police officers of any other City employee that result from egregious conduct even if technically within the scope of his or her public employment. / 15-R
BY COUNCILOR BARRETT:
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9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with the Syracuse Home Association of Baldwinsville, NY and Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of a digital radio as part of the Onondaga County Interoperable Communication System to implement communications in its role as Regional Coordinating Center for nursing facility evacuations and other emergency responses. Onondaga County Health Department will serve as an implementing agency for the MMRS radio communications system. Total cost not to exceed $7,000 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 258
32.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Long Term Care Executive Council of Jordan, NY and the Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of digital radio as part of the Onondaga County Interoperable Communication System to implement communications in its role at a Regional Coordinating Center for nursing facility evacuations and other emergency responses. Onondaga County Health Department will serve as an implementing agency for the MMRS radio communications system. Total cost not to exceed $7,000 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 259
33.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with the Cortland County Health Department of Cortland, NY and the Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of a suite of networked computers and printers for data management at emergency Point Of Dispensing Clinics. The Onondaga County Health Department will serve as a partner agency in the CNY Epidemiological Alliance. Total cost not to exceed $4,000 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 260
34.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Jefferson County Public Health Service of Watertown, NY and the Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of an emergency Point Of Dispensing Clinic initiation go-bag. The Onondaga County Health Department will serve as a partner agency in the CNY Epidemiological Alliance. Total cost not to exceed $3,500 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 261
35.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Madison County Health Department of Wampsville, NY and the Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of an emergency Point Of Dispensing Clinic initiation go-bag. The Onondaga County Health Department will serve as a partner agency in the CNY Epidemiological Alliance. Total cost not to exceed $3,500 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 262
36.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Oswego County Health Department of Oswego, NY and the Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of an emergency Point Of Dispensing Clinic initiation go-bag. The Onondaga County Health Department will serve as a partner agency in the CNY Epidemiological Alliance. Total cost not to exceed $3,500 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 263
37.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Tompkins County Health Department of Ithaca, NY and the Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of an emergency Point Of Dispensing Clinic initiation go-bag. The Onondaga County Health Department will serve as a partner agency in the CNY Epidemiological Alliance. Total cost not to exceed $3,500 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 264
38.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Upstate Medical University Hospital of Syracuse, NY and the Onondaga County Health Department for the provision of decontamination equipment and personal protective equipment which is designed to mitigate the effects of chemical, biological and radiological terrorism for the health and safety of patients, visitors, hospital personnel and others working at or near the hospital The Onondaga County Health Department will facilitate inventory management of homeland security MMRS equipment. Total cost not to exceed $30,000 from MMRS FY 2009, Ord. #363-09 grant funds. / 265
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
39.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the first renewal option to Airport Use and Lease Agreements with various airlines for a one-year extension of the term of the Airport Use and Lease Agreements at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the airlines as listed in Exhibit “A”. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 266
40.
H / Amend - Ord. #387 (08/03/09), “Authorize - Use and Lease Agreements with the carriers as detailed in Exhibit “A” for service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of three years, July 1, 2009-June 30, 2012 with 2 one-year options.” Amend to authorize the first one-year renewal option to expire on June 30, 2013.(Public Hearing to be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
41.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the proposed New Air Service Incentive Agreement with Delta Airlines, Inc. for Delta’s new service from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 267
42.
H / Authorize - New Air Service Incentive Agreement with Delta Airlines, Inc. to provide credits for landing and commons fees, marketing and promotional assistance regarding the new air service to St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, for the period of one year, commencing September 2012 when the new service begins. Total amount of assistance not to exceed $500,000 from the Air Service Development Incentive Program for Syracuse Hancock International Airport. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
43.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Aviation Enterprise Fund Account #04.56100.0.416 in the amount of $1,000 to the NY Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) 2012 Fall Conference and Exhibit Show in support of NYAMA’s continuing efforts to promote aviation in NYS. / 268
44.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #89 (02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $870,000 with 95% ($826,500) FAA funding, 2.5% NYS DOT funding ($21,750) and 2.5% City of Syracuse funding ($21,750).” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($783,000) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($43,500) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($43,500). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 269
45.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #90(02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Runway 15-33 LPV – Easement Acquisition Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $260,000 with 95% ($247,000) FAA funding, 2.5% NYS DOT funding ($6,500) and 2.5% ($6,500) City of Syracuse funding.” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($234,000) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($13,000) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($13,000). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 270
46.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #91(02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Construct Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Building (Construction) Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 with 95% ($1,425,000) FAA funding, 2.5% ($37,500) NYS DOT funding and 2.5% ($37,500) City of Syracuse funding.” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($1,350,000) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($75,000) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($75,000). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 271
47.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #92(02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Entrance Road Signage (Construction) Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 with 95% ($2,565,000) FAA funding and 2.5% ($67,500) NYS DOT funding and 2.5% ($67,500) City of Syracuse funding.” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($2,430,000) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($135,000) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($135,000). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 272
48.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #93(02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Rehabilitate Deicing Pads (Construction) Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $4,900,000 with 95% ($4,655,000) FAA funding, 2.5% ($122,500) NYS DOT funding and 2.5% ($122,500) City of Syracuse funding.” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($4,410,000) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($245,000) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($245,000). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 273
49.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #94(02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Rehabilitate SRE Building Access Road and Apron (Construction) Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $3,100,000 with 95% ($2,945,000) FAA funding, 2.5% ($77,500) NYS DOT funding and 2.5% ($77,500) City of Syracuse funding.” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($2,790,000) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($155,000) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($155,000). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 274
50.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #95(02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the ARFF Equipment (Turnout Gear) Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $81,000 with 95% ($76,950) FAA funding, 2.5% ($2,025) NYS DOT funding and 2.5% ($2,025) City of Syracuse funding.” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($72,900) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($4,050) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($4,050). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 275
51.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #96(02/27/12), “Grant Agreement - With the FAA and the NYS DOT for the Construct Sand Storage Dome (Construction) Project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for funds in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000 with 95% ($1,805,000) FAA funding, 2.5% ($47,500) NYS DOT funding and 2.5% ($47,500) City of Syracuse funding.” Amend the FAA funding to 90% ($1,710,000) NYS DOT funding to 5% ($95,000) and City of Syracuse funding to 5% ($95,000). All other terms and conditions remain the same. / 276
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
52.
9-0 / Contract - With Mark Topp to restore the City-owned murals at the Kirk Park bathhouse, the Seals Community Center (at Kirk Park) and the McKinley Park bathhouse. Total cost not to exceed $7,700 to be charged to the Public Art Acquisition Fund Account #01.75905. / 277
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
53.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #50 (02/07/11), “Exemption Agreement, pursuant to the NY Private Housing Finance Law, with Courtyard-CCI Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. to enable the company to acquire, renovate and operate the low income apartment buildings, formerly owned by Eljay Redevelopment Company, at 1445 South Salina Street and 1530-1532 East Genesee Street, for the period of 15 years and would not exempt it from special assessment. The payments are detailed in Schedule “A”. Amend to change the name from Courtyard CCI Housing Development Fund Company to Hillside-Roosevelt Housing Development Fund Company, LLC. / 278
54.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment-In-Lieu-Of-Tax (PILOT) Agreement with Crawford & Castro Properties, LLC for property located at 201-205, 209,227 Solar Street and 306 W. Division Street, as detailed in Exhibit “A”. The company plans a $2,415,000 redevelopment of the 2.5 acre site for a 21,500 sq. Class A office space for Bankers Healthcare Group, Inc. retaining 50 jobs in the City and creating approximately 30-50 new jobs over the next two years. This was approved by SIDA at the May 15, 2012 meeting. / 279
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:32 P.M.
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