of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
1:00 P.M. / (9/24)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Rev. Phil Turner of Bethany Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Dougherty absent)
4. /Minutes - September 10, 2012 (Adopted 8-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #14, “Authorize - The establishment of a Special Lighting District in the 400-800 blocks of North McBride Street. The Department of Assessment has received a petition representing 75% of the lineal front footage. Property owners share to be charged to the premises fronting thereon.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.)(Dominick Robinson, Nicholas Pirro, Carrie Kneisel, Rocki Decaro, Dr. Rene Wilett, Brian Bancroft - IN FAVOR)Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #20, “Authorize - The 2012/2013 Flushing and Sweeping Program for the streets as listed in Exhibit “A” cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, Exhibit “B”, on behalf of the Department of Public Works Total cost not to exceed $1,578,406 to be charged to Account #09.00526.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.)(NO APPEARANCES)
6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Public Safety; Neighborhood Preservation & Environment (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable); Finance, Taxation & Assessment)
8. /Communications - (From the City Auditor, Martin D. Masterpole, a cash audit of the Sunnycrest and Burnet Golf Courses)
9. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILORS JOY, KESSNER, DENNO, BARRETT, HOGAN & MAROUN:
a.
WD / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the Charter of the City of Syracuse 1960, as Amended, Part C, Article V, Chapter 13, Section 5-1304 to specify the actions the Common Council may take if the City Planning Commission fails to act upon or disapproves of any matter requested by the Common Council. / WD
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
b.
8-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend Local Law 7-1992 regarding the Board of Ethics and the annual statement of financial disclosure to reflect the changes and additions in City Departments, positions and include the boards that should now be subject to financial disclosure. / LL
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
c.
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 Multi-Space Pay Station Program, a three-year program. Total amount not to exceed $848,240. Total cost of the program not to exceed $2,544,720 over the three-year period. The Department of Public Works will go out for competitive bid on the equipment and services to implement this program. / 517
d.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2012/2013 Multi-Space Pay Station Program, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $848,240 per year. Total cost of the program not to exceed $2,544,720 over the three-year period. The Department of Public Works will go out for competitive bid on the equipment and services to implement this program. / 518
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
10.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2012. / 34-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
Councilor Joy made a motion, seconded by Councilor Denno, to waive Rule #19 of the Rules of Procedure, relative to Agenda Item #9a, and will direct the City Clerk to lay the Local Law on the table, making it eligible for consideration at the next meeting. The motion was adopted 8-0.
11.
8-0 / Agreement - Crouse-Marshall Business Improvement District, relative to the administration of the Special Assessment Improvement District, for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The special assessment is $75,000. / 519
12.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser (William Anderson - 101, 108-118, and 129-153 Richmond Avenue) / 520
13.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (338-340 Furman St., 940-942 Westcott St.) For various charges for Tax Year 2012-2013. / 521
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
14.
8-0 / Authorize - The establishment of a Special Lighting District in the 400-800 blocks of North McBride Street. The Department of Assessment has received a petition representing 75% of the lineal front footage. Property owners share to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 522
15.
8-0 / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 27,”The Property Conservation Code”, to create a new Article 11 entitled, “Visitability Requirements for New Construction,” to require certain construction features that promote accessibility in new single, duplex and triplex dwellings which receive a city, state or federal benefit. / Gen.
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16.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 229 Riverdale Drive, a wood house and garage, to Beverly Mitchell for the total sum of $28,425. / 523
17.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 435 Wilkinson Street, a wood house and barn, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150. / 524
18.
8-0 / Permission - To David E. Jones, owner of the property located at 109 Armstrong Place, to encroach approximately 1' x 11' into the Armstrong Place right-of-way with a stone and timber retaining wall. / 525
19.
8-0 / Resolution - Memorializing the New York State Governor, the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate to enact legislation to allow New York municipalities to enact laws requiring visitability standards that would include language relative to barrier free requirements in new construction receiving public funding and request that the state require developers who use housing tax credits to follow the same visitability requirements, making federal and state programs consistent with one another. / 35-R
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
20.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2012/2013 Flushing and Sweeping Program for the streets as listed in Exhibit “A” cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon, Exhibit “B”, on behalf of the Department of Public Works Total cost not to exceed $1,578,406 to be charged to Account #09.00526. (Public Hearing held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 1:00 P.M.) / 526
21.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $50,000 to an account to be determined by the Commissioner of Finance, within the Department of Public Works, for the 2012/2013 Street Lighting Rehabilitation Program to repair and/or replace equipment in the City-owned Streetscape such as CBD, Inner Harbor, Solar St., University Hill, Marshall St., St. Joseph’s Hospital-Prospect and Union Sts. and Inner Harbor Creekwalk. / H
22.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $325,000 to the Department of Public Works 2012/2013 Parking Garage Rehabilitation/Security Improvements cash capital account. / H
23.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $200,000 to Department of Public Works 2012/2013 City Owned Building Improvement/Maintenance/Upgrade Program capital account for improvements within City Hall, City Hall Commons and the Department of Public Works, as detailed in Schedule “A”. / H
24.
H / Appropriate Funds - From 2012/2013 Unallocated Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $159,000 to the Department of Public Works 2012/2013 Single Space/Handicap Meters cash capital account. / H
25.
WD / Agreement - With The Onondaga Galleries Limited Liability Company for parking for their tenants, a minimum of 150 spaces and a maximum of 250 spaces at the Harrison Street Garage for a period of October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2017. Monthly rate and term as detailed in the ordinance. / WD
26.
8-0 / Application - To the New York State Department of Transportation under the Safe Routes to School Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $650,000 to be used to focus on a two mile corridor between the schools in the Strathmore and Elmwood neighborhoods for traffic calming, accessibility and connectivity. $500,000 can be used for infrastructure improvements and $150,000 can be used for non-infrastructure activities. / 527
27.
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 construction and inspection for the Erie Boulevard West Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, PIN 3034.84, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total amount not to exceed $1,800,000, with federal reimbursement of 80% and state reimbursement of 15%. Local share $90,000 from Capital Account #07.01095. / 528
28.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #468 (08/18/08), “Agreement - With the NYS DOT for engineering services (Phases I-VI) for the Federal Aid Erie Boulevard West Bridge Rehabilitation over Onondaga Creek Project. Total cost not to exceed $1,118,000 with 80% Federal funding, 15% NYS TIP funds and 5% local funding.” Amend the total cost of this phase to $4,588,000. Total project cost $5,705,000 with previous bonding of $3,905,000 and current bonding of $1,800,000 totaling $5,705,000. / 529
29.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #170 (04/22/02), “Authorize - The design and construction of the Erie Boulevard West Bridge Rehabilitation over Onondaga Creek Project. Total cost not to exceed $3,905,000. $2,927,000 funded with 80% Federal funding, 15% NYS Marchiselli funds and 5% local funding. An additional $978,000 (ineligible for Federal/State funds) to be funded by the City. Total local share not to exceed $1,124,350.” Amend total cost of this phase to $4,588,000. Total project cost $5,705,000. / 530
30.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #316 (07/12/10), “Agreement - With C&S Engineers for engineering services fee for the Erie Boulevard West Bridge over Onondaga Creek Project, on behalf of the Department of Engineering PIN 303484. Total cost not to exceed $655,000, with 80% federal funding. Total project cost $3,905,000. Bonding authorized by Ord. #169 (04/22/02).” Amend the total cost from $655,000 to $1,125,000. The City will incur all initial costs with subsequent 80% federal reimbursement and 15% state reimbursement through TIP. Additional costs will be from Capital Account #07.01095. / 531
31.
8-0 / Authorize - Waiver of sidewalk construction (Chapter 24, Article 9, Section 24-39(3) of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Syracuse) to allow South Crouse Commons to install approximately 115 linear feet of decorative masonry pavers in lieu of concrete at 315 South Crouse Avenue. South Crouse Commons will assume full responsibilities for maintenance. / 532
32.
8-0 / Permission - To John Hoepner, M.D., owner of South Crouse Commons, located at 315 South Crouse Avenue, to install, maintain and operate a new drop-off lane within the South Crouse Avenue right-of-way at the main entrance of the South Crouse Commons. / 533
BY COUNCILOR BARRETT:
33.
8-0 / Agreement - With the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation, the “Land Bank” that authorizes the City to provide legal (Law Department) and organizational services (NBD) on an as-needed basis, approximately ten hours per week, through the end of 2012. Total compensation of $1.00. / 534
34.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #436 (08/01/11), “Contract - With Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) for the purpose of providing application and technology support services to the Department of Finance for the period of January 1, 2011-December 31, 2013 and include a provision to allow the three employees who have transitioned to the County to have access to the ACS financial system to allow them to make purchases on behalf of the City. Total cost not to exceed $410,052 for the three year period. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process.” Amend to add three additional County purchasing employees to access to the ACS financial system to allow them to make purchases on behalf of the City. Additional monthly fee of $683 for 2012 and $704 for 2013. / 535
BY COUNCILOR DOUGHERTY:
35.
8-0 / Accept - From Key Bank a donation in the amount of $1,000, to be deposited into account #25.00465.0.000, in support to offset the costs of supplies related to the Salt City Games held on August 6-16, 2012, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 536
36.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From McKie Sports services related to ice skate rental and sharpening of equipment for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 with two 1-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $2,500 per year from Budget Account #01.71400.0.415. / 537
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
37.
WD / Authorize - Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) Agreement, for the period of ten years, as detailed in Exhibit “A”, for property located at 415-447 South Salina Street to South Warren Street with The Onondaga Galleries Limited Liability Company to build out an additional 20,000 sq. ft. to accommodate the expansion of its largest tenant, Sutherland Global Services and create approximately 200 jobs and cost approximately $2,500,000. This agreement is contingent on SIDA approval at the meeting of September 18, 2012. / WD
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:35 P.M.
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