of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
1:00 P.M. / (09/26) / (xx)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag– (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation– (Delivered by Rabbi Joseph Murry, formerly of the Temple Society of Concord.)
3. /Roll Call – (Present-8; Absent-Kessner)
4. /Minutes – September 12, 2016 – (Adopted 8-0)
5. / Public Hearing – Relative to Item #78, “Application & Agreement – To and with New York State, under the RestoreNY Community Initiative program for funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for building renovations to commercial and mixed use structures whicharevacant and require reconstruction,rehabilitation, deconstruction or demolition.” Public Hearing held on, Monday, September 26, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. (No Appearances.)6. /
Petitions – (None)
7. /Committee Reports - (Public Safety)
8. / Communications– (From the members of the Common Council, a letter directing the City Clerk to advertise a public hearing for an Economic Development Grant Application in the amount of $2 million for the renovation/destruction of various downtown buildings, held Monday September 26, 2016, at 1:00 pm.; From St. Paul’s Armenian Apostolic Church, a letter accepting the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 571-2016)------
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY COUNCILOR CARNI:
a.
H / Application & Agreement - To and with the U.S. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHS) NYS Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) for the 2016 Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program, on behalf of the Police Department. Funds in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to be used to enhance their Explosive Detection Canine Team capabilities. No local match is required. / H
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
b.
8-0 / Contract - With InterFaith Works of CNY for the 2016-2017 budgeted sum of $30,000, to assist in the funding of the Police-Community Dialogue Project, both police officers and community volunteer facilitators will conduct dialogue circles within all quadrants of the City to strengthen relationships between police, communities of color, refugee communities, and others to promote understanding about law enforcement. From the Special Objects Account #595961.01.90000. Detailed in Exhibit “A” / 818
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
c.
8-0 / Local Law – Of the City of Syracuse to sell all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as abandoned portion of the 300 block of Leavenworth Avenue, to Autorow Realty, LLC for the total sum of $17,200. / LL
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
WD / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2016. / WD
BY COUNCILOR THOMPSON:
10.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, to add a new Chapter 56, entitled, “ Regulation of the Use of Vehicle Immobilization Devices on Private Property” to establish regulations for the use of vehicle immobilization devices by property owners or private contractors hired by property owners. / H
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
11.
H / Local Law – To amend Local Law #17 (09/17/90), “Local Law of the City of Syracuse, relative to Fair Practices forbidding discrimination based on sexual or affectional preference or orientation.” Amend Section 8.4 to include “source of income” as an unlawful discriminatory practice. / H
12.
H / Authorize - The City of Syracuse to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation (Land Bank) for $1,500,000 as approved as part of the City’s 2016/2017 Budget. The changes to the agreement, from the 2015 agreement to the 2016 agreement, are detailed in the proposed ordinance. / H
13.
H / Authorize – The establishment of a permanent Youth Advisory Council made up of Syracuse youth to advise the Common Council on matters of public policy. / H
14.
8-0 / Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Syracuse and John Hopkins University (acting on behalf of the Center for Government Excellence), to provide technical assistance to the City for the establishment of two new initiatives, an Open Data program relative to Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure issues and a Performance Management System to establish performance measures for one or more departments related to efforts to eliminate blight from neighborhoods. There is no cost to the City. / 819
15.
8-0 / Permission – To Creekwalk Housing LLC, owner of the property located at 324 Water Street W. to Erie Boulevard, for an encroachment for a new ADA accessible ramp and landing approximately 4.5’ into the West Water Street right-of-way and approximately 3’ into the eastside right-of-way. / 820
16.
8-0 / Permission – To Joann Brown, owner of the property located at 321 Midland Avenue, for an encroachment for an existing fence approximately 2’ into the Midland Avenue right-of-way. / 821
17.
8-0 / Permission – To Paradise Companies 2 LLC, owner of the property located at 312-344 South Warren Street to the Bank Alley & Fayette Street, for an encroachment for new brick pavers, to match existing pavers, approximately 6.5’ to 18.2’ into the Bank Alley right-of-way. / 822
18.
8-0 / Permission – To Philip Massara, owner of the property located at 700 Alvord Street North & Pond Street, for an encroachment for two sets of existing concrete steps one approximately 5.5’ into the North Alvord Street right-of-way and one approximately 3’ into the Pond Street right-of-way. / 823
19.
8-0 / Special Permit – To approve the modification of a restaurant on property located at 112-116 Wilkinson Street. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted 2 waivers in regard to parking and street line treatment requirements. Concetta T. Lampuri, owner, Marc Rubenstein, applicant. / Gen. #21
20.
8-0 / Special Permit – To approve the modification of a restaurant on property located at 1207-1211 Almond Street. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted 1 waiver in regard to parking requirements. Syracuse Housing Authority, owner, Toomey Abbott Market, applicant. / Gen.
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21.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 263-265 Calthrop Avenue W., a wood house & barn, 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 170 Fernwood Avenue, 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 103 Glahn Avenue, a wood house & garage, 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 232 Hall Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
25.
H / 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) / H
26.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 151 Ostrander Avenue W., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
27.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 261 Ostrander Avenue W., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
28.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 130 Warner Avenue & Webster Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
29.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 217-219 Borden Avenue W., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 824
30.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 125 Bruce Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / 825
31.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 230-232 Burt Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 826
32.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 151 Cheltenham Road E., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 827
33.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 306 Coolidge Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 828
34.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 176 Corning Avenue W., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 829
35.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 545 ½ Cortland Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 830
36.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 212 Davis Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 831
37.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 204 Fairfield Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 832
38.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1961 Fayette Street E., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / 833
39.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 248-250 Hudson Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 834
40.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 222 Hunt Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 835
41.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 132 Huron Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 836
42.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 134 Huron Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 837
43.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 310 Kennedy Street W., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 838
44.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 109 Kirkwood Place, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 839
45.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 144-146 Lincoln Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 840
46.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 111 May Avenue, a vacant lot & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 841
47.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 224-226 McKinley Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 842
48.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 543 Oakwood Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 843
49.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 107 Olive Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 844
50.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 147-149 Palmer Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 845
51.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 516 Rich Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 846
52.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 331 Rosemont Drive, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 847
53.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 337 Rosemont Drive, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 848
54.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 337 Shonnard Street Rear, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 849
55.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 411 Shonnard Street Rear, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 850
56.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 414 Shonnard Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 851
57.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 419 Shonnard Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 852
58.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 636-640 South Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 853
59.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2512 State Street S., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 854
60.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 141 Temple Place Rear, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 855
61.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 256 Westmoreland Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / 856
62.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 101 Wood Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 857
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
63.
8-0 / Agreement - With 4513 Properties, LLC for ten (10) twenty-four hour monthly parking permits in the Fayette Street Parking Garage for residents of 315 Montgomery Street for the period of ten years at the monthly rate (currently $90 including taxes). To be deposited in Budget Account #417270.01. The agreement is contingent upon 4513 Properties, LLC closing of the sale on315 Montgomery Street. / 858
64.
8-0 / Approve - Participation in the CNY Regional Planning and Development Board’s Proposal for the CNY Stormwater Coalition Staff Services and Education Compliance Assistance Program Year 9. Total cost not to exceed $3,600 from the Sewer Fund Operating Account #541500.06.81100. / 859
65.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999. 599007 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Rehab of Gate/Pump houses and vaults. / 860
66.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999. 599007 in the amount of $100,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Valve Repair and Replacements. / 861
67.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999. 599007 in the amount of $1,000,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Installation and Replacement of Water Mains. / 862
68.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999. 599007 in the amount of $100,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Water System Extension. / 863
69.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 599007 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Rehabilitation of Water System. / 864
70.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999. 599007in the amount of $200,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Fire Hydrant Replacements. / 865
71.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999. 599007 in the amount of $400,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Rehabilitation of Skaneateles Facilities. / 866
72.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999. 599007 in the amount of $398,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2016-2017 Water Capital Equipment, as detailed in Appendix “A”. / 867
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
73.
H / Accept – From the Syracuse Police Department,from an unidentified account, a donation in the amount of $3,726 to be used to cover expenses associated with the Hoops and Heroes Basketball/Life Skill Clinic and Tournament, detailed in the legislation, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. / H
74.
8-0 / Agreement – With Akuma Cultural Education for services related to an After School Dance/Drum Program, for instructors to deliver up to 24 hours of Adonfu African Dance and Drum lessons at a rate of $50 per instructor hour; to participants in the city-based after school recreation programs between October 3, 2016 and December 31, 2016. Total amount not to exceed $1,200, and reimbursed through previously allocated Onondaga County Youth Bureau/NYS Office of Children and Family Services grant award. To be charged to Account #71400.01.541500. / 868
75.
8-0 / Agreement – With Central New York Tennis Association to provide a director, professional tennis instructors and equipment, for a total of 20 instructors hours of tennis instruction, at a rate of $30 per instructor hour, as part of a Fall 2016 Youth Tennis Clinic, for the period of September 15, 2016 through December 15, 2016, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $600 to be charged to Budget Account #71400.01.541500. / 869
76.
8-0 / Agreement – With Syracuse Kung Fu, LLC for services related to an After School Martial Arts Program for instructors, to deliver up to 18 hours of martial arts/fitness, at a rate of $60 per instructor hour; to city-based after school recreation programs between October 10, 2016 and December 31, 2016, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total amount not to exceed $1,080, and will be reimbursed through previously allocated Onondaga County Youth Bureau/NYS Office of Children and Family Services grant award. To be charged to Account #71400.01.541500. / 870
77.
8-0 / Application & Agreement – To and with the Dormitory Authority of New York for funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for an athletic field improvement project at Schiller Park. No local match is required. / 871
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
78.
8-0 / Application & Agreement – To and with New York State, and with the RestoreNY Community Initiative program for funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for building renovations to commercial and mixed use structures which are vacant and require reconstruction, rehabilitation, deconstruction or demolition. The 10% local match will be provided by the project developers. No local match is required. (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 1:00 P.M.) / 872
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
79.
8-0 / Amend – Ord #410 (08/05/3013)”, Contract - With PMA Management Corporation to administrate the Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration Program to manage and process employee claims and assist in case management and safety performance recommendations for the period of 3 years with 2 one-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council, on behalf of the Office of Personnel and Labor Relations. Total annual cost not to exceed $99,000.” Amend to authorize the first one-year renewal option from October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017. Total cost not to exceed $99,000 from Account #590401.01.90400. / 873
80.
8-0 / Authorize – The Department of Assessment to retain an appraiser, (Integra Realty Resources) – for property located at 124-126 Dell Street, for 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 tax years, at a fee of $4,500 for a self-contained, trial-ready report, as well as $150 per hour for trial preparation and testimony. / 874
81.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (143-149 Landmark Place) For various charges for Tax Year 2016/17. / 875
82.
8-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN’s) in an amount not to exceed $37,100,000 on behalf of the City of Syracuse to provide cash flow funding for the fiscal year 2016/2017. / 876
83.
H / Contract – With Bonadio Group, for professional services for the audit of certain Engineering consultant contracts and Parks contracts. The NYS DOT requires an indirect cost allocation (overhead) audit of certain projects that utilize engineering consultant contracts in excess of $300,000. To be charged to the project grant account. Total cost is estimated between; $7,000 - $10,000 per grant. Audit for most of these grants are eligible for 80% Federal and State reimbursement. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process, the waiver will expire on June 30, 2018. / H
84.
8-0 / Transfer Funds – Within the July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017 Syracuse City Budget, in the amount not to exceed $33,300, to be used to transfer a Grants Procurement Specialist position from the Police Department Budget to the Bureau of Research Budget, as detailed in the revised Attachment “A”. / 877
85.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b – From Camillus Business Forms, Inc. the County Tax Bills for the 2016/2017 fiscal year. Total cost not to exceed $6,000 from Budget Account #593620.01.90000. / 878
86.
H / Purchase w/c/b – Professional Services from IPT, LLC d/b/a Paylock, on behalf of the Department of Finance, Parking Violations Bureau, to assist with parking ticket enforcement, the contract will include street patrol and immobilization of vehicles, the supply of boots and related software and equipment relative to booting operation, payment services and a 24/7 Help Center for the period of three (3) years with two (2) year renewal options. Total cost not to exceed $50 per boot application plus 28% of the parking fines, penalties and surcharges collected based on the application of the boot. To be charged to Account #541500.01.13310. The Mayor has waived the RFP process. / H
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:20 pm
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