of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 8, 2003
1:00 P.M. / (9/8)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Betsy Crumity of Bright Chapel AME, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor DeRegis absent)
4. /Minutes - August 18, 2003 - (Adopted; 8-0)
5. /Petitions - (None)
6. /Committee Reports - (Public Safety (Veteran’s Affairs)
7. /Communications - (From Hon. William B. Magnarelli, NYS Assembly, acknowledging receipt of Res. No. 33-R (7/28/03); From Hon. Minchin G. Lewis, City Auditor, a report on Examination and Expenditures of the City of Syracuse for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; From Virginia R. Denton, representing Syracuse University, accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #398 (7/28/03); From James French accepting terms and conditions of Ord. # 382 (7/28/03)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
a.
8-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, authorizing officers and members of the Department of Fire to issue appearance tickets for certain State laws and rules and regulations and City local laws, ordinances and rules and regulations. /
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BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:b.
WD / Abandon - A portion of the 300 Block of East Brighton Avenue at Thurber Street. Lauren Tawill, applicant.(Public Hearing held on Monday, August 18, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) /
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
WD 9. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2003 - 2004. / WD
BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ, COUNCILOR ROBINSON & ALL COUNCILORS:
10.
8-0 / Resolution - In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month to be celebrated from September 15, 2003 through October 15, 2003 in the City of Syracuse. / 35-R
BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
11.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 16, to add a new Article 19, entitled, “Prohibition Against Certain Forms of Aggressive Solicitation.” / H
12.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, to add a new Chapter 49, entitled “Business Certificate of Use.” / H
13.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Unmarked Mid-size Sedans for non-patrol departmental uses, on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $95,000. / 448
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
14.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #506 (10/3/77), “Authorize - The closing of certain streets for thru-pedestrian traffic for school children.” Amend to restrict students in Pre-K through 6th grade from crossing or walking on James Street between Teall Avenue and Durston Avenue. / 449
15.
8-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes (RANS) in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. / 450
16.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser (Gus Joseph - 560 Columbus Ave., 1411, 1413 S. McBride St., 547 Winton St., 237 Kenmore Ave. and 457 W. Castle St.) / 451
17.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - For twenty-one properties, as detailed in Appendix “A”. For various charges for Tax Years 2000, 2001, 2000/2001, 2001/2002, 2002/2003, and 2003/2004. / 452
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
18.
WD / Amend - Ord. #517 and Ord. #518 (9/24/01) “Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2000 Onondaga Creek Blvd and Medora Pl. and 2100 Onondaga Creek Blvd and Ford Ave. to Home Headquarters, Inc.” Amend to authorize the development of single-family homes in conjunction with the Department of Community Development. / WD
19.
8-0 / Authorize - The creation of a Cultural District, to comprise of the Downtown Special Assessment District, and a Cultural District Commission. / 453
20.
8-0 / Contract - With five Community Based Organizations, as detailed in Schedule “A”, to provide outreach and education regarding lead poisoning and prevention for the period of September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004, with an additional one-year option. Total cost of $1,500 per agency. Total cost not to exceed $7,500, to be funded from the EPA EMPACT Dust Monitoring and Hepa-Vac Grant. No cost to the City. / 454
21.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1029 Avery Avenue and Chemung Street, a vacant lot, to Donald J. Rescignano for the total sum of $5,300. / 455
22.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 242-244 Coolidge Avenue, a wood house and garage, to Willie F. Clayton Jr. for the total sum of $1,000. / 456
23.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 556-558 Oakwood Avenue, a vacant lot, to Donald E. Jordan for the total sum of $2,300. / 457
24.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1017 Willis Avenue, a wood house, to Home Solutions CNY, Ltd. for the total sum of $6,500. / 458
25.
8-0 / 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 2417-2419 E. Fayette Street to Betty L. Braithwaite for the total sum of $550. / 459
26.
8-0 / 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 215 Lincoln Park Drive Rear to Edwin and Nancy Ruiz for the total sum of $550. / 460
27.
8-0 / 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 421 Marcellus Street to Carmen M. Tejade for the total sum of $550. / 461
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
28.
8-0 / Resolution - To honor Natasha Alford, a Junior at Nottingham High School, for winning the Silver Medal in the NAACP National ACT-SO oratory competition held in July 2003 in Miami Beach, Florida. / 36-R
BY COUNCILOR DeREGIS:
29.
H / Amend - Ord. #628 (12/16/02), “Lease Agreement - With the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce for the MONY Plaza Hi-Tech Incubator Center for the Plaza Building for the period of fifteen years. Total cost not to exceed $1.00 per year.” Amend the period to seventeen years with an additional ten-year renewal option, and to allow the City to lease to additional parties and subordinate the lease to permit financing. / H
BY COUNCILOR ATKINS:
30.
8-0 / Accept - A donation in the amount of $3,000 from Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc. to be used to support and underwrite the costs associated with the Junior Golf Program, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 462
31.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #439 (8/18/03), “Application & Agreement - To and with the Baseball for Tomorrow Fund, an affiliate of Major League Baseball, for funds in an amount not to exceed $125,000 to provide field improvements and player equipment for Little League and softball organizations for the period of three years. In-kind services to be provided through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. No local cash match required.” Amend the total amount not to exceed to $190,665. / 463
32.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Bulk food items and miscellaneous paper products for activities of the Senior Citizen & Youth Community Centers on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $10,000. / 464
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ, COUNCILORS MAHONEY, O’CONNELL, MINER, ROBINSON, DeREGIS, MASTERPOLE & ATKINS:
33.
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McMahon / Resolution - To defend civil liberties and civil rights of all individuals living in Syracuse, New York, which may be threatened by provisions in the USA PATRIOT ACT and related executive orders, regulations and actions. / 37-R
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:40 P.M.1