of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
1:00 P.M. / (09/25) / (xx)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation-– (Delivered by Reverend Joseph Burton, of St Luke’s Church, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call – (Present – 8; Councilor Hudson - Absent)
4. /Minutes –September 11, 2017 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. / Petitions – (A petition containing 27 signatures from the residents of the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Helen Street and Scoville Ave., urging the City of Syracuse Department of Public Works to install a two-way stop sign at the intersection of Helen Street and Scoville Ave.)6. /
Committee Reports – (Public Safety)
7. / Communications – (From the Hon. Pamela J. Hunter, NYS Assemblywoman, a letter acknowledging the receipt of Resolution #26 (08/21/17). Assemblywoman Hunter has introduced legislation (A.6409) to end revocation of driver’s licenses in regards to failure to pay child support; From the Hon. Pamela J. Hunter, NYS Assemblywoman, a letter acknowledging receipt of Resolution #27 (08/21/17). Assemblywoman Hunter has signed on as a co-sponsor of Assembly Bill 5285-B and Senate Bill 2412-C, supporting the establishment of a state commission on prosecutorial misconduct; From the Empire State Development Corporation, the General Project Plans for the CenterState CEO Track and Field Capital Project. A public hearing will be held at the Hughes State Office Building, in Hearing Room B, on October 12, 2017, at 3:00pm, to consider the General Project Plans).8. /
UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR BOYLE:a.
8-0 / Local Law – Of the City of Syracuse To amend the July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 City Budget to reflect the salary increases pursuant to a Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the Syracuse Crossing Guards, CSEA Unit 7801-02. / LL
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2017/2018. / 30-R
BY COUNCILOR THOMPSON:
10.
8-0 / Agreement – With William K. Larson/dba Semper Paratus Arms, LLC, to conduct an on-site training course October 19-20, 2017, designed to instruct and train police officers assigned to maintain, inspect and repair the department’s AR-15 platform rifles. The City will be sending up to five (5) officersat a rate of $350.00 each. Total cost not to exceed $1,750 to be charged to Account #542500.01.31230. (As a result of hosting SPD will receive an additional free student registration allowing six (6) officers to be trained). / 769
11.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Cats Arms d/b/a SIONICS Weapon Systems, Patrol SBR III –Syracuse PD Edition AR-15 platform rifles, for the period of July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018, on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $26,500 to be charged to 2017 Police Protective Equipment Program, Acct. #02.31225.599802. / 770
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
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8-0 / Agreement - With CHC General Contractors, for preliminary plans associated with the New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) through the State Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) for kitchen renovations at the Southwest Community Center. Total cost not to exceed $10,200 to be charged to Account #599802.214240417.80405. The Mayor waived the RFP process. / 771
13.
8-0 / Permission – To Monique Cooper, owner of the property located at 401 Helen Street & Rugby Road to encroach with a new 4’ tall picket fence approximately 3' into the Helen Street right-of-way. / 772
14.
8-0 / Special Permit - To approve a Heavy-Duty Motor Vehicle Repair on property located at 638 West Genesee Street and 619-627 West Belden Avenue. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted one waiver regarding signage requirements. Todd Zigrossi, owner/applicant. / Gen. #22
15.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 506 Bellevue Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / WD
16.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1414 Bellevue Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 773
17.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 100 Bungalow Terrace, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
18.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 512 Cannon Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
19.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1114 Colvin Street W., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
20.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 114 Conan Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
21.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 135 Crescent Avenue to Kennedy Street W., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
22.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 259 Edison Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 774
23.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 342 Elm Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / H
24.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 204 Elmhurst Avenue, a wood house & garage, 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 229-233 Furman Street, a wood house & barn, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
26.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 215 Hartson Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 775
27.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 224 Herriman Street, two wood houses, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 776
28.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1405 Highland Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / H
29.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 322 Hillview Avenue, a wood house, garage & swimming pool, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 777
30.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 120 Hobart Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
31.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 184 Hopper Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
32.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 191-193 Lincoln Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 778
33.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 507 Lynch Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
34.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 309 Malverne Drive, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 779
35.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 106 Merriman Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 780
36.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 468 Midland Avenue, a wood house & barn, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
37.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 210 Milton Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 781
38.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 626 Oakwood Avenue, a wood house & shop, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
39.
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
40.
WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 529 Ostrander Avenue W., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / WD
41.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 104 Otto Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 782
42.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 461-463 Rich Street & Marginal Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
43.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3430-3440 Salina Street S. & Ostrander Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
44.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3604 Salina Street S. & Matson Avenue, a wood & cement house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151.(District 3) / H
45.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 4510 Salina Street S., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
46.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 536 Seymour Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 783
47.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 143 Thurlow Drive, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 784
48.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2013 Valley Drive, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
49.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 135 Walrath Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
50.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 120 Wood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
51.
H / Agreement - With National Grid (Non-Disclosure) to provide the City with a proposed purchase price for a buyout of Company-owned street lighting assets, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, for the purpose of feasibility assessment and planning, as detailed in Appendix “A”. / H
52.
8-0 / Agreement - With C&S Engineers Inc., for Preliminary Design Services Phases Fee for the Hiawatha Boulevard Bridge Sidewalk Improvement Project, PIN 3755.84, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $173,500 to be charged to Capital Account #599807.07.701243000 and to be paid on a time and expense basis. The City will incur all initial costs with subsequent 80% reimbursement from Federal funds through TIP. / 785
53.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost of the scoping and preliminary design phase of the Downtown Mill & Pave Project, PIN 3756.25, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total amount not to exceed $300,000. / 786
54.
8-0 / Agreement - With N.Y.S. DOT for the scoping and preliminary design phase of the Downtown Mill & Pave Project PIN 3756.25, on behalf of the Department of Engineering, total cost not to exceed $300,000. The City will incur all initial costs with subsequent 100% reimbursement from Federal (80%) and State (20%) funds through TIP. Total project cost not to exceed $4,810,000. / 787
55.
8-0 / Authorize - The scoping and preliminary design phase of the Downtown Mill & Pave Project, PIN 3756.25, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $300,000. The City will incur all initial costs with subsequent 100% reimbursement from Federal (80%) and State (20%) funds through TIP. Total project cost not to exceed $4,810,000. / 788
56.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost of the scoping and preliminary design phase of the Solar Street and Hiawatha Boulevard Improvement Project, PIN 3756.26, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total amount not to exceed $122,000. / 789
57.
8-0 / Agreement - With N.Y.S. DOT for the scoping and preliminary design phase of the Solar Street and Hiawatha Boulevard Improvement Project, PIN 3756.26, on behalf of the Department of Engineering, total cost not to exceed $122,000. The City will incur all initial costs with subsequent 100% reimbursement from Federal (80%) and State (20%) funds through TIP. Total project cost not to exceed $1,942,000. / 790
58.
8-0 / Authorize - The scoping and preliminary design phase of the Solar Street and Hiawatha Boulevard Improvement Project, PIN 3756.26, on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $122,000. The City will incur all initial costs with subsequent 100% reimbursement from Federal (80%) and State (20%) funds through TIP. Total project cost not to exceed $1,942,000. / 791
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
59.
H / Appropriate Funds - From Special Object Account #595947.01.90000 in the amount of $10,000 to the Syracuse Parks Conservancy for the fiscal year 2017-2018. / H
60.
8-0 / Accept -From National Grid (10,000 Tree Grow Program) a reimbursement of $25,600 toward expenses associated with forestry operations, for the 512 trees that were planted at a rate of $50 per tree, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs,to be deposited in the 2016-2017 Urban Forest Restoration Account #07.599807.700378017.70205. / 792
61.
8-0 / Authorize - Payment to Michael Lawler for providing activities at the Spooktacular Halloween Event on October 20, 21, 27and 28, 2017, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $440 to be charged to the Celebrations Account #504610 Fund #25 and Account #01.71400.540552. / 793
BY COUNCILOR BOYLE:
62.
8-0 / Agreement – With the City of Syracuse Crossing Guards, CSEA Unit 7801-02 for a 2% wage increase for the period of July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018. / 794
63.
8-0 / Contract - With Aetna for a Medicare Advantage PPO Health Insurance Plan for City retirees over age 65 for the period of two years, January 1, 2018-December 31, 2019. Total cost not to exceed $2,400,000 charged to Hospital, Medical, Surgical Insurance Account #590601.01.90600. / 795
64.
8-0 / Contract - With Aetna for a Medicare Advantage PPO Health Insurance Plan for Syracuse City School District retirees over age 65 for a two year period beginningJanuary 1, 2018-December 31, 2019. Total cost not to exceed $3,100,000 charged to Account #A.90600.TAL.8050.EMP.000000. / 796
65.
8-0 / Contract – With CPI-HR for Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) consulting & dashboard access services for a one-year period. Total cost not to exceed $19,000 to be charged to Account #590601.01.90600.The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 797
BY COUNCILOR BEY:
66.
H / Amend - Ord. #477 (08/20/2012), “Authorize - Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) Agreement, for the period of ten years as detailed in Exhibit “A”, for properties located at 400 West Division Street, 301 Spencer Street and 365 Spencer Street Rear with Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. to accommodate a 20,000 square foot expansion which will increase employment from 175 to 200 jobs. SIDA approved the agreement at the July 17, 2012 meeting.” Amend to replace the project description to read “expansion of 35,000 square feet of the existing building”, and authorize the issuance of a new PILOT invoice. SIDA approved the updated project description October 21, 2014. / H
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
67.
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Carni, Ryan / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost and expense of Civil Action No.: 5:14-CV-0152. Total amount not to exceed $2,000,000. / 798
68.
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Carni,Ryan / Approve – Compromise Settlement of Claim – Brad Hulett v. City of Syracuse, et al. Civil Action No.: 5:14-CV-0152. Settlement amount of $2,000,000. / 799
69.
8-0 / Authorize – The Department of Assessment to retain an appraiser (Sue Baldwin, MAI CNY Pomeroy Appraisers Inc. – 235 Harrison Street, one story offices & underground parking garage) Total cost not to exceed $5,200. / 800
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
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