of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 21, 2013
1:00 P.M. / (10/21) / (10/21)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Rev. Blessed Sikhosana of the South Sudanese Anglican Church, Syracuse, NY)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. /Minutes - September 23, 2013 - (Adopted 9-0)
October 7, 2013 - (Adopted 9-0)5. /
Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Neighborhood Preservation & Environment (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable); Public Works (D.P.W. & Transportation); Finance, Taxation & Assessment)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. William Magnarelli, NYS Assembly, a letter acknowledging receipt of Res. 29-R (10/7/13); From Patricia Glen, a letter accepting terms & conditions of Ord. #175 (08/26/13); From Kevin M. Gillian of Costello, Cooney, Fearon, PLLC, a letter accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #612 (09/23/13)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
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H / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to authorize the City to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) for the City to lease to the SRAA all of the premises that constitute Syracuse Hancock International Airport, to commence at the issuing of the Airport Operating Certificate by the FAA and expire on the date 40 years after the Operating Date. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
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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 2013 - 2014. / WD
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 247 Richmond Ave., 1179 W. Onondaga St., - Patrick O’Connor - 329 Lexington Ave.) / 634
11.
8-0
Barrett - abstain / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceedings - South Salina Street Mall Associates vs. City of Syracuse, et al - 328-334 and 336 South Salina Street - Tax years 2011/12 and 201/13. Total City/School District refund $6,718 from Account #01.19310.0.000. / 635
12.
9-0 / Contract - With Maxim Health Services, LLC to supply and administer flu shots to City of Syracuse employees as part of a Flu Clinic to be held in October, 2013. The cost of $30 per person is covered under the City’s Employee Health Insurance Plans. Total cost not to exceed $7,500 to be charged to Account #01.90600.0.000. / 636
13.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #40 (02/08/10), “Contract - With Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (Medco) for services as a Pharmacy Benefit Manager to provide prescription drug coverage to the employees of the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District, for the period of three years with one 2-year renewal option with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. The discount and fee schedule as detailed in Appendix “A”. Amend to authorize a one-month extension for the City of Syracuse for the period of November 1, 2013-November 30, 2013. Drug pricing remains the same to be charged to Hospital, Medical, Surgical Insurance Account #01.90600.0.000. / 637
14.
9-0 / Contract - With ProAct, Inc. for Pharmacy Benefits Management Services for the period of one-year with 2 one-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. The discount and fee schedule as detailed in Schedule “A”. Pharmacy costs to be charged to Hospital, Medical, Surgical Insurance Account #01.90600.0.000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 638
15.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the 2012-1013 City Budget to reflect the salary increase for the Unit 6 employees (managerial/confidential) pursuant to the CSEA contract wage schedule to provide a $750 increase effective January 1, 2013, 2% effective January 1, 2014 and 2% effective January 1, 2015. / T
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
16.
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. Syracuse Planning Commission petitioner. (Public Hearing held Wednesday February 27, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.) / H
17.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Account #01.75944.0.000, TNT Escrow Funds, for two projects: TNT-3 Southside - $600, daffodil and tulip bulbs for various projects; TNT-7 Northside - $3,000, supplies for Block Blitz projects on Spring Street. / 639
18.
9-0 / Authorize - Services for pre-demolition asbestos surveys – General Services Agreement from: Envirologic of New York, Inc., Keystone Environmental Services, HSE Consulting Services, LLC, AEG Environmental Group, Atlantic Testing Laboratories, Churchill Environmental, Inc. and GYMO, PC. for the period of two years with two 2-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. / 640
19.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #554 (09/09/13), “Permission - To St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, owner of the property located at 305 & 306-308 E. Laurel St., 301, 320, 322, 400, 402, 404 & 406 Prospect Ave., and 701, 703 & 705 N. Townsend St., to encroach 4.13' x 2.63' into the N. Townsend St. right-of-way with an existing ground sign.” Amend to remove line six (6) which is not a requirement and is therefore not necessary for this encroachment. / 641
20.
H / Special Permit - To approve indoor amusement and recreation on property located at 3015 Erie Boulevard East. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted one waiver regarding signage as part of the approval. Luke Esposito and Joseph Gehm, applicants. OM SAI Saraswati - Curtis Patel, owner. / H
21.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant on property located at 130 Walton Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted one waiver regarding signage as part of the approval. Mahmoud Alammo, applicant. Ara Tadevossian, owner. / Gen.
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22.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve a heavy-duty motor vehicle repair facility on property located at 128 Ball Circle. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. No waivers were granted. Jody Furbeck, applicant. William C. Van Derhoof, owner. / Gen.
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9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1124-1126 E. Colvin Street and Harriette Avenue, a wood house, to University Hill Apartments, Inc. for the total sum of $10,425. / 642
24.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2012 E. Fayette Street, a vacant lot, to Amal Mahmoud for the total sum of $4,325. / 643
25.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 412 Midland Avenue, to Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corp. for the total sum of $800. / 644
26.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 364 Clairmonte Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 645
27.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 141 Dawes Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 646
28.
WD / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 807 First North Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / WD
29.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3644 Midland Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
30.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 924 Butternut Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 647
31.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 926 Butternut Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 648
32.
WD / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1000 Butternut Street and Carbon Street, a wood store & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / WD
33.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1811 Butternut Street to Dale Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 649
34.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1828 Butternut Street & Briggs Street, a wood block restaurant, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 650
35.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1839 Butternut Street to Hillside Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 651
36.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 203 Cadwell Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 652
37.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 281-287 Dale Street, a garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 653
38.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 130 Darlington Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 654
39.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 537 Dewitt Street & Rugby Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 655
40.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 342-344 Douglas Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 656
41.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 422 E. Division Street & N. McBride Street, a brick store & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 657
42.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 423 Elliott Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 658
43.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 427 Elliott Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 659
44.
WD / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3011 Erie Boulevard East, a masonry building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / WD
45.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 132 Fenton Street & Cadwell Street, a wood house, to Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 660
46.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3 Fitch Street Rear, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 661
47.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 324 Fitch Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 662
48.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 405 Grand Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 663
49.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 513 Grand Avenue Rear, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 664
50.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1336 Grant Boulevard & Darlington Road, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 665
51.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 173 Greenland Drive, a wood house, to the Greater Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 666
52.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 237 Harriette Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 667
53.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 107 Hartley Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 668
54.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 123 Hartson Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 669
55.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 104 Hier Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 670
56.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 242 Hier Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 671
57.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 310 Hier Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
58.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 926 Highland Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
59.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 943-945 Highland Street & Knaul Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 672
60.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1022 Highland Street, a wood house & unfinished cement garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 673
61.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1040 Highland Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 674
62.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 414 Hillsboro Parkway, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
63.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 236 Huntley Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 675
64.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 121 Knaul Street & Highland Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 676
65.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 815-821 Oak Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 677
66.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 913-915 Oak Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 678
67.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 206 Park Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 679
68.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 408 Park Street & Hier Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 680
69.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 608 Park Street, a woodhouse, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 681
70.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 611 Park Street, a wood house & unfinished garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 682
71.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 229 Rivoli Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 683
72.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 125 S. Carbon Street & Highland Street, an unfinished wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 684
73.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 941-943 Salina Street N. to Titus Alley, a brick block, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 685
74.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 618 W. Newell Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 686
75.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 108 Williams Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 687
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER, PRESIDENT ROBINSON & ALL COUNCILORS:
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9-0 / Resolution - Memorializing the Governor, the New York State Legislature and the Federal Government to provide that Syracuse have a seat at the decision-making table regarding the future of Interstate 81. It is imperative that the City of Syracuse play a direct role in the decision about the future of Interstate 81. / 31-R
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
77.
9-0 / Agreement - With Popli Design Group for Preliminary Design Services Phases I-IV Fee for Plum Street Bridge over Onondaga Creek - Bridge Rehabilitation Project, PIN 3754.82. Total cost not to exceed $114,250 to be paid on a time and expense basis. When the full scope of the project is determined, a fee for the final engineering services will be negotiated. The project is funded 80% with federal funds and 20% with existing local capital previously authorized by Ord. #335-11. Costs to be charged to Capital Account #07.01229.0.000. / 688
78.
Barrett - object / Permission - To Alliance Energy Group, LLC to construct, own and operate a 12" high pressure gas main in the Renwick Avenue and Van Buren Street rights-of-way, as part of their Syracuse Gas Main Relocation Project and Almond Street and Van Buren Street rights-of-way, Comstock Avenue right-of-way and East Colvin Street right-of-way as part of their Project Orange Gas Pipeline Project. Approximate annual fee of $10,492. / T
79.
9-0 / Contract - With CNY Elevator Inspections, Inc. to provide elevator and escalator safety inspections and test witnessing for the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse City School District owned buildings for the period of one year with 2 one-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. City of Syracuse, 21 elevators, $8,421 to be charged to Public Works Account #01.16210.0.415. Water Department, 2 elevators, $802 to be charged to Account #05.83110.0.415. Aviation, 28 elevators, $11,228 to be charged to Account #04.56100.0.415. SCSD, 52 elevators, $20,879 to be charged to Account #16210.SPS4790FM0.0000. Any and all other services to be used on an as needed basis by all aforementioned entities and City Departments not to exceed $3,000. Total cost not to exceed $44,330. / 689
BY COUNCILOR BARRETT:
80.
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 2012/2013 Capital Improvement Program, Transportation Facility Repairs on behalf of the Department of Police. Total amount not to exceed $100,000. / 690
81.
9-0 / Authorize - The 2012/2013 Capital Improvement Program, Transportation Facility Repairs on behalf of the Department of Police, as detailed in Schedule “A”. Total cost not to exceed $100,000. / 691
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
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H / Authorize - Airport Services Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) to retain the City as an independent contractor to perform certain services that have been rendered by employees of the City under the Department of Aviation for the term of 6 fiscal years to commence at the issuing of the Airport Operating Certificate by the FAA and end June 30, 2019 and for 3 successive periods of 5 fiscal years. Funding for services provided by the City will be subject to the budgets adopted by the City on an annual basis for the Department of Aviation. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
83.
H / Authorize - Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) to allow for the transfer of all outstanding Grant Agreements with the FAA issued for the funding of projects at the Airport including Passenger Facility Charge Records of Decision, to commence at the issuing of the Airport Operating Certificate by the FAA. / H
84.
H / Application - To the Federal Aviation Administration for the transfer of the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 Operation Certificate from the City to the Authority for the management and operation of the Syracuse Hancock International Airport to be signed by the Mayor and the Chair of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. / H
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
85.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $218,000 for the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs for the purchase of 2013-14 Capital Equipment as detailed in Appendix “A”. The funds will be reimbursed by Syracuse University as part of the Connective Corridor Agreement per Ord. #189-10. / 692
86.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to Michael Lawler with Magic and Music for children’s activities at Spooktacular at Burnet Park on October 18, 25 and 26, 2013. Total cost not to exceed $540 from Account 01.71400.0.415. / 693
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
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H / Ament - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 16, Article 2, Section 16-6 entitled “Disorderly Houses” to grant the Chief of Police the authority to declare a house “disorderly” and a threat to public safety. / H
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:27 P.M.
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