of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -MAY 28, 2013
1:00 P.M. / (5/28)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Rev. McMillion of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Hudson absent)
4. /Minutes -May 13,2013 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. /Public Hearing -Relative to the proposed expansion of the Downtown Special Assessment District along the Connective Corridor to include the 700, 800, 900 and 1000 blocks of East Genesee Street, the 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 blocks of University Avenue and the portion of West Fayette Street located between Onondaga Creek and South West Street. The cost of the new zone to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. (Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) (IN FAVOR - Merike Treier, Alan Rothchild, Jeffrey Woodward, Dave Mankiewicz, Linda Hartsock, Norm Swanson, Greg Tripoli, Jim Brewer - IN OPPOSITION - Jeff Stannard, Robert Baldwin)
Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #24,“Authorize - Department of Public Works 2013/2014 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sale of bonds. Total cost not to exceed $864,354.” (Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #25“Authorize - The Department of Public Works 2013/2014 Flushing and Sweeping Program for streets as listed in Exhibit “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Total cost not to exceed $1,206,458 to be charged to Account #09.00526.” (Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)
6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (none)
8. / Communications - From the Hon. Lance Denno, Councilor-at-Large resigning as Majority Leader at the Democratic Caucus on May 21, Councilor-at-Large Kathleen Joy was confirmed to fill the remainder of the term. From Merike Treier, Executive Director of the Downtown Committee, regarding a board resolution approved unanimously by the Downtown Committee to extend its borders to include the Connective Corridor.From David Fuleihan, Building Administrator of Business Venture Associates,a letter in favor of the Special Assessment District expansion.From Robert E. Lahm, Attorney at Law, aletter in opposition to the Connective Corridor Special Assessment. From Mark D. Brewer, Vice President of the Summit Federal Credit Union a letter in opposition to the Connective Corridor Special Assessment District.------
NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2013 - 2014. / 19-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson- 217-219 Kirk Ave., 309 Kirkpatrick St., 100-102 St. Louis Ave. - Patrick J. O’Connor - 1200 Lodi St., 260-262 Roosevelt Ave., 338 Webster Ave.) / 255
11.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Special Object Account #01.75940.0.000 in the amount of $20,000 to Leadership Greater Syracuse pursuant to the 2012/2013 Annual Budget. / 256
12.
Object-Denno / Transfer Funds - Within the July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 Syracuse City Budget, budget transfer amendments, as detailed in Attachment “A”. / T
13.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Henry Frank, Liverpool Shoes, Safety Solutions and Dival Safety, safety shoes for the Departments of Public Works, Water, Aviation, Fire, Police, Engineering, Parks, Bureau of Sewers and Sweeping and Flushing for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $71,000. / 257
BY COUNCILORS JOY AND KESSNER:
14.
8-0 / Resolution - To amend Chapter 3 of the proposed Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040 to address the following: Impact of the Land Bank; Pedestrian Infrastructure; Parks and Open Space; Water and Sewer Infrastructure; Transportation Plan; Green Infrastructure; Planning for the impacts of climate change; Technology; Incorporation of zone changes previously approved by the Common Council; compliance with SEQR. / 20-R
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
15.
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 heldWednesday February 27, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.) / H
16.
8-0 / Special Permit - To approve a restaurant within a convenience store on property located at 2400 (AKA 2406) Erie Boulevard East. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted two waivers regarding landscaping and lot frontage. Xiao Feng Huang and Min Wu owner/applicants. / Gen.
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17.
8-0 / Special Permit - To approve a Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicle Repair Facility and Used Car Sales on property located at 1000, 1004, 1006-08, 1010-14, 1016 and 1020 North State Street, 103, 105, 107 and 121 Lock Alley and 203, 205 and 207 East Division Street. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted one waiver regarding signage. Michael Mauro, owner/applicant. / Gen.
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18.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 119 Crescent Avenue to West Kennedy Street, a cement church, to Mark S. Hall for the total sum of $16,450. / 258
19.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as110 Herbert Street & Spring Street, a wood house and garage, to Santino Crisafulli for the total sum of $17,475. / 259
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER, PRESIDENT ROBINSON AND ALL COUNCILORS:
20.
8-0 / Resolution - In recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Week to be celebrated June 7 - June 15, 2013 in the City of Syracuse to recognize the many contributions of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people throughout our City, state and nation. In addition, this resolution will honor the many now legally recognized same sex marriages in the Greater City of Syracuse area since the New York State law was adopted in June 2011. / 21-R
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
21.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 51, Entitled “Public Art”, to amend Section 51-7 entitled “Public Art Coordinator” to allow the Public Art Coordinator to be employed by Onondaga County. This is necessary to be consistent with the terms of the proposed City-County Intermunicipal Agreement. / H
22.
H / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with Onondaga County Planning regarding shared planning and sustainability services between the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Agreement attached as Appendix “A”. / H
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
23.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the Department of Public Works 2013/2014 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”. Total amount not to exceed $864,354. / 260
24.
8-0 / Authorize - Department of Public Works 2013/2014 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed in Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sale of bonds. Total cost not to exceed $864,354. (Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / 261
25.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Public Works 2013/2014 Flushing and Sweeping Program for streets as listed in Exhibit “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Total cost not to exceed $1,206,458 to be charged to Account #09.00526. (Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / 262
26.
8-0 / Authorize - 2013/2014 Unimproved Street Overlay Program for streets as listed on Appendix “A”, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $200,000 from 2013-2014 Cash Capital. / 263
27.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Ber National Controls, Inc. revenue control equipment for parking garages for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $50,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.415. / 264
28.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Salina Electronics, Northeast Signal, Edward Joy, Traffic Parts, Stewart Irby, Syracuse Signal Systems, Inc. and Duncan Industries, miscellaneous traffic signal repair parts, for the period of July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $80,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.405. / 265
29.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Power Line Constructors, Inc. and Syracuse Signal Systems, Inc., traffic signal equipment and/or its installation and repair parts and services for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $200,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.405 and/or #01.81800.0.415. / 266
30.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Power Line Constructors, Inc. and Syracuse Signal Systems, Inc. traffic signal fiber optics repair for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $250,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.405 and/or #01.81800.0.415. / 267
31.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Televent Farradyne, Inc. personnel training & software support, Time & Materials Contract for the Traffic Control System, for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $25,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.415. / 268
32.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From DMJM and Harris, Inc., support services to the Traffic Control Center, for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $40,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.415. / 269
33.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Northeast Signal and Syracuse Signals Inc., traffic signal controllers, cabinets, repair parts and services, for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $90,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.405. / 270
34.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From JGB, Baldwin-Hall, Conviber, Shako, Terex, Superior Lubricant, Thompson & Johnson, Tracey Road Equipment, Gateway and Volland Electric, miscellaneous asphalt parts to include hoses, belts, lubricants and bearings for the Asphalt Plant,which are not covered under warranty, for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $50,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Capital Account #07.01029.0.013. / 271
35.
WD / Purchase w/c/b - From Parkeon, parking meters, parking meter parts, replacements and communications for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $350,000, $250,000to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.405 and/or #01.81800.0.415. Expenditures for the Department of Engineering not to exceed $100,000 to be charged to an Engineering Accountto be used for Connective Corridor Projects. / WD
36.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From STS Truck Equipment, Tracey Road Equipment, Blackburn Truck Bodies and Viking, non-contracted snowplow accessories, repair parts and new equipment purchases for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014, Total cost not to exceed $100,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Operating Account; Motor Equipment Maintenance #01.51320.0.402 or Snow and Ice #01.51420.0.405. / 272
37.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Disposal of various items of solid waste materials which may consist of hazardous wastes to be removed from properties cited by Code Enforcement, for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $100,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.81800.0.415. / 273
38.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Saves Auto Body, Auto Finishers, Kimbers, Inc., and/or NAPA, commercial grade paint and supplies, for the period of July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $30,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works Budget Account #01.51320.0.402. / 274
39.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Gateway Equipment Corporation, repair service and parts for a Barber-Greene Paver Machine from for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Total cost not to exceed $50,000 to be charged to Department of Public Works; Motor Equipment and Maintenance #01.51320.0.405 for parts or Street Repair Account #01.51200.0.415 for repair service. / 275
BY COUNCILOR BARRETT:
40.
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
41.
8-0 / Agreement - With the Intrepid: JXSQ LLC (dba Liberty United) (dba Fonderie 47) for services related to converting confiscated and surrendered firearms and bullet casings into jewelry, for the period of two years. The City will donate the shredded scrap material and 25% of the jewelry sale proceeds will be donated directly to local not-for-profit organizations working to reduce gun violence in the City. / 276
42.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the purchase of one Ambulance, one 2000 GPM Pumper and one First Response Vehicle. Total amount not to exceed $821,000. / 277
43.
8-0 / Authorize - The purchase of one Ambulance ($140,000), one 2000 GPM Pumper ($626,000) and one First Response Vehicle ($55,000) on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $821,000. / 278
44.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the purchase of a Vehicle Paint Booth Facility. Total amount not to exceed $334,000. / 279
45.
8-0 / Authorize - The purchase of one Vehicle Paint Booth Facility on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $334,000. / 280
46.
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Robinson -yes / Transfer Funds - From General Fund Account #01.06.393.05 in the amount of $166,860 to Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency Revolving Payroll Fund to finance the bi-weekly payroll costs. / 281
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
47.
8-0 / Accept - From Crouse Medical Practice, PLLC, a donation/sponsorship in the amount of $2,500 to be used to defray the cost of the supplies and equipment for the Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Summer Camps. Funds to be deposited in Account #25.0.0465.0. / 282
48.
8-0 / Accept - From Tops Friendly Markets, a donation in the amount of $2,000, as a sponsor for the Main Stage at the City Fireworks Celebration on June 28, 2013 at the Inner Harbor. / 283
49.
8-0 / Agreement - With Fitness Forum Physical Therapy, P.C. for a Certified Athletic Trainer, services and necessary supplies to coordinate and manage all first aid related services for four camps, as part of the 2013 Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Summer Recreation Program. Total cost not to exceed $2,040, to be charged to Account #01.71400.0.415. / 284
50.
8-0 / Waiver of Residency Requirements - As set forth in Section 8-112(2) of the Charter of the City of Syracuse - 1960, as amended, to authorize the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs to hire up to 100 Lifeguards for the 2013 Summer Aquatic Program who do not live in the City. / 285
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
51.
8-0 / Amend - Gen. Ord. #25 (05/23/11), “The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 42 which established the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Participation Program, to extend the ordinance through May 29, 2013.” Amend and extend the ordinance an additional two years through May 29, 2015. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
52.
8-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of Security Cameras and related CCTV equipment under the brand names Galaxy System, Bosch, Genetec Software and Axis for use by the Syracuse City School District and the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments and other City departments for a district-wide security network. Total the cost not to exceed $250,000 charging cost to Account #A.16800.ITS.5760.000.00000. / 286
53.
8-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of Public Address System Console Equipment under brand names Dukane Star Call and Informacast Berbee, for use by the Syracuse City School District in various schools to provide uniformity across the District and City of Syracuse operating departments Total cost not to exceed $50,000 charging the cost to Account #A.16800.ITS.5760.000.00000. / 287
54.
8-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of synchronous Network Clocks and related equipment under the brand name “Primex” for use in various schools, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. Renovated buildings will move to wireless synchronous clock based standard. Total cost not to exceed $50,000 charging the cost to Account #A.16800.ITS.5760.000.00000. / 288
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – MAY 28, 2013)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON AND COUNCILOR DENNO:
55.
8-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to public comment on the re-thinking of the elevated section of Interstate 81 running through the City of Syracuse. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 4:00 P.M.) / 289
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
56.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From four Cash Capital Accounts in the total amount of $145,000 for the 2012-2013 Capital Improvement Program, as detailed in Schedule “A”, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. / 290
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
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