of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -AUGUST 2, 2010
1:00 P.M. / (8/2)
1. / Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Common Council)
2. /
Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Lauren W. Swanson, Erwin 1st United Methodist Church, Syracuse, NY)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9)
4. /Minutes -July 12,2010 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #27, “Authorize - The 2010/2011 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal) for the streets as listed on Appendix “A”. Cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sales of bonds. Total cost not to exceed $958,000.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Finance, Taxation & Assessment; Neighborhood Preservation (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable)
8. /Communications - (none)
9. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
a.
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Denno / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, pursuant to Part A of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010, to provide eligible employees who are 50 years old with at least 10 years of service, or are 55 years old with at least 5 years of service, an additional one month of service credit for each year of service up to three years of additional service credit. Eligible employees must retire within the designated open period October 3, 2010 - December 31, 2010. / LL
b.
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Denno / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse pursuant to Part B of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010, to provide eligible employees who are at least 55 years old with at least 25 years of service the option to retire with no reduction in benefits. Eligible employees must retire within the designated open period October 3, 2010 - December 31, 2010. / LL
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
10.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2010. / 15-R
BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON, COUNCILOR SEALS AND ALL COUNCILORS:
11.
9-0 / Resolution - To recognize and commend Syracuse native, Fowler graduate and national saxophone standout Jackiem Joyner who will perform at Jazz In The City on August 5 on South Salina Street and again on August 12, 2010 in Eastwood. / 16-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
12.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve light duty motor vehicle repair on property located at 159 & 211 Richmond Avenue. One person spoke in opposition. The Planning Commission granted a waiver of number for three proposed signs. The RescueMissionAllianceAutoDonationCenter, applicant. Roth Steel Corporation, owner. / Gen,
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13.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve a carwash on property located at 3835 South Salina Street. One person spoke in opposition. The Planning Commission granted a waiver of area and number for the proposed signage. Douglas J. Bell & William Burkimsher, applicant. Ashland, Inc., owner. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
14.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the US Conference of Mayors under the DuPont Corporation Lead Safe for Kid’s Sake Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for lead inspection, risk assessment and risk reduction work in a demonstration program targeting at least 10 homes in one block on the Far Westside in collaboration with Empire Housing and P.E.A.C.E., Inc. / 343
15.
9-0 / Sell -Through the Investor-Owner Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 216 Gertrude Street, an unfinished wood house, to Syracuse Quality Living, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 344
16.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Investor-Owner Programall right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 901 Highland Street, a wood house and unfinished garage, to Syracuse Quality Living, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 345
17.
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McMahon / Sell - Through the Investor-Owner Programall right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 240-244 Kirk Avenue, apartments, to Syracuse Quality Living, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 346
18.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as242 Baker Avenue, a vacant lot, to Kathalena Rice for the total sum of $1,825. / 347
19.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as310 Lombard Street, a vacant lot, to Michele V. Demps for the total sum of $550. / 348
20.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as317-319 Marguerite Avenue, a wood house and unfinished garage, to Everton G. Mitchell for the total sum of $5,425. / 349
21.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as150 Milburn Drive, a vacant lot, to Derek Dunford for the total sum of $3,825. / 350
22.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2520 South Salina Street and Warner Avenue, an unfinished brick building, to Theresa Giles for the total sum of $48,750. / 351
23.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as117-119 Wood Avenue, a wood house, to Upshur Holding, LLC for the total sum of $11,925. / 352
24.
9-0 / Sell -Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 529-531 Park Avenue, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 353
25.
9-0 / Sell -Through the Vacant Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 114-116 Woodland Avenue to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 354
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
26.
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 2010/2011 Unimproved Street Program (Slurry Seal). Total amount not to exceed $958,000. / 355
27.
9-0 / Authorize - 2010/2011 Unimproved Street Program - Slurry Seal for the streets as listed on Appendix “A”, cost thereof to be charged to the premises fronting thereon. Charge to the proceeds from the sales of bonds, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $958,000. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / 356
28.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #207 (06/07/10), “Purchase w/c/b - From JGB, Conviber, Shako, Terex, Superior Lubricants, Thompson & Johnson, Tracey Road Equipment and Gateway,miscellaneous asphalt parts to include hoses, belts, lubricants and bearings which are not covered under warranty, for the period of July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $35,000.” Amend to include Volland Electrical Equipment Corp. to the list of vendors. / 357
29.
9-0 / Transfer Funds -From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $100,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Fire Hydrant Replacements. / 358
30.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $75,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Facilities Security. / 359
31.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011Rehabilitation of Water System. / 360
32.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Valve Repair and Replacements. / 361
33.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $40,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Rehabilitation of Gate Houses, Pump Houses and Vaults. / 362
34.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $20,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Rehabilitation of Skaneateles Facilities. / 363
35.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $50,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011Water System Extension. / 364
36.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $400,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Installation and Replacement of Water Mains. / 365
37.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Water Main Improvements on Bridges. / 366
38.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $366,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2010-2011 Water Capital Equipment. / 367
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
39.
9-0 / Agreement - With Father Dennis Hayes, and Reverend Dr. David L. Tannyhill, Jr. for services as Chaplains for the Police Department for the period of July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011. Total cost not to exceed $5,000 each. / 368
40.
9-0 / Amend - Ord. #130 (04/07/08), “Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding between the State Division of Criminal Justice Services and the City of Syracuse for reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for the cost of improvements to the Public Safety Building required to house the Onondaga Crime Analysis Center. There is no local share.” Amend to approve Amendment One to the MOU for reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for construction costs for the second floor of the Public Safety Building to accommodate the expansion of the Onondaga Crime Analysis Center. / 369
41.
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Kessner / Application & Agreement - To and with the US Department of Justice for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Onondaga County as required by the funding source. The City and the County will submit a joint application for funds in an amount not to exceed $207,022 with City funding of $115,125 and County funding of $91,897. The City funds will be used to purchase additional cameras for the expansion of the Digital Video, Surveillance Project, to send an officer to Explosive Breaching Training for SWAT and to purchase Mobile Computer Terminal equipment and uniforms for the Emergency Response Team. No local match is required. / 370
42.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Bureau of Justice for funds in an amount not to exceed $434,491 to be used by the Syracuse Police Department for Operation Impact VII to maintain the Criminal Intelligence Unit and for overtime pay for law enforcement personnel for Project Impact details. No local match is required. / 371
43.
9-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with OnondagaCounty for the reimbursement of City funds in the amount of $600,000 toward the purchase of a Hazardous Materials Vehicle, on behalf of the Department of Fire. / 372
44.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of a Hazardous Materials Vehicle. Total amount not to exceed $800,000. / 373
45.
9-0 / Authorize - The purchase of a Hazardous Materials Vehicle, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $800,000. / 374
46.
9-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of a 2000 GPM Pumper. Total amount not to exceed $575,000. / 375
47.
9-0 / Authorize - The purchase of a 2000 GPM Pumper, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $575,000. / 376
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
48.
9-0 / Appropriate Funds - From Aviation Cash Capital Account 04.01096.0.000 in the amount of $237,000 and from Aviation Cash Capital Account - Motor Vehicles 04.01097.0.000 in the amount of $321,000, total of $558,000, to be used to purchase airport improvements as detailed in Attachment “A” on behalf of the Department of Aviation. / 377
49.
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Rayo / Authorize -From Seeler Engineering, P.C. a Project Labor Agreement Benefit Analysis and Cost Study for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport,Inc. to be completedwithin six weeks after the date of execution. Total cost not to exceed $30,000. / 378
50.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the amendment of the Building and Rooftop Lease Agreement at Syracuse Hancock International Airport with Verizon Wireless to allow the lease of an additional 72 square feet (total 162 square feet) of ground space in the parking garage to install a generator. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / 379
51.
H / Amend - Ord. #89 (03/12/07), “Authorize - Building and Rooftop Lease Agreement at Syracuse Hancock International Airport with Syracuse SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the period of ten years, with the rent in the sum of $1,500 per month, $18,000 per year, and Verizon shall reimburse the City for any utility costs associated with the tower.” Amend to allow the lease of an additional 72 square feet (total 162 square feet) of ground space in the parking garage to install a generator. Verizon will pay an additional $85 per month for a total of $1,676 to be adjusted annually according to the lease agreement. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
52.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to the authorization of a Supplemental Lease Agreement to the Master lease Agreement between the City of Syracuse and the FAA at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / 380
53.
H / Amend - Ord. #380 (07/09/01), “Authorize - Master Lease Agreement between the Department of Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration for the use and lease of premises at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2015.” Amend to enter into a Supplemental Lease Agreement to extend the term to September 20, 2020, to incorporate the lease covering the ASR-8 Storage Building, Exhibit “A”, to incorporate the lease covering the Instrumental Landing System/Glide Slope/Localizer for Runway 15 Facility, Exhibit “B”, and to provide an updated list of Federal Aviation Administration Navigational Aids located at Syracuse Hancock international Airport, Exhibit “C”. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
54.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From OxfordAirport Technical Series of Elmont, NY, quarterly preventive maintenance and inspections of six jetbridges, for the period of two years, on behalf of the Department of Aviation. Total cost not to exceed $58,000 for the two year period. / 381
55.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From OxfordAirport Technical Series of Elmont, NY, periodic repairs of jetbridges for the period of two years, on behalf of the Department of Aviation. Total cost not to exceed $100,000 for the two year period. / 382
56.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From OxfordAirport Technical Series of Elmont, NY, quarterly preventive maintenance and inspections of four baggage belt carousels for the period of two years, on behalf of the Department of Aviation. Total cost not to exceed $32,544 for the two year period. / 383
57.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From OxfordAirport Technical Series of Elmont, NY, periodic repairs of the baggage belt carousels for the period of two years, on behalf of the Department of Aviation. Total cost not to exceed $100,000 for the two year period. / 384
BY COUNCILORS McMAHON AND DENNO:
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H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Chapter 25, entitled Taxicabs, Section 64, Advertisements, to permit, in certain circumstances, wrapping of exterior advertising on vehicles with a ground transportation license. / H
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
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9-0 / Agreement - With Locey & Cahill, LLP for Actuarial Certification Services relative to the Federal Medicare Part D Prescription Plan, for the period of three years, on behalf of the Office of Personnel and Labor Relations. Total cost of $2,750 per year, not to exceed $8,250. / 385
60.
9-0 / Approve - Compromise Settlement of Claim - Clifford A. Goodspeed, Jr. and Kari Goodspeed vs. City of Syracuse. Settlement amount $22,500. / 386
61.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraiser (Edward Pfohl - 119 Crescent Avenue, 207 Herbert Street) / 387
62.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (102 Graves Street) For various charges for Tax Year 2010/11. / 388
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
63.
9-0 / Agreement - With the Valley Men’s Club for construction of a storage building at MeachemPark. The Valley Men’s Club will construct the building, the City will accept the donation of the building and lease 75% of it to the Valley Men’s Club to store equipment for the Valley Field Days. / 389
64.
9-0 / Agreement - With Radio Disney for services provided for a two hour Wacky Radio Disney Event to include games, prizes and staff on August 11, 2010, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $675. / 390
65.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band under the direction of Joe Carfagno or David Baker for performances at Valley Vista (August 5), Toomey Abbot Towers (August 12), Westside Senior Center (August 19), Fahey Court (August 20) and Vinette Towers (August 23), on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $1,500. / 391
66.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Syracuse Opera for the annual production at the ThorndenPark Amphitheatre on August 8, 2010, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $8,500. / 392
67.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. an animal transport unit, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs/Bureau of Dog Control. Total cost not to exceed $12,215. / 393
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
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9-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of Emergency Egress Lighting Equipment compatible with the District’s existing safety and security systems, and with the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments and other City operating departments, on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District. Total cost not to exceed $20,000. / 394
69.
9-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of “Dukane Star Call”, public address system console equipment, for use in various schools and is compatible with the District’s existing safety and security systems and with the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments and other City operating departments, on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District. Total cost not to exceed $100,000. / 395
70.
9-0 / Authorize - Standardized purchase of Closed Circuit Cable Television equipment and related security equipment under the brand names “Galaxy System”, “Genetec Software” and “Bosch/Sony” for use in various schools and is compatible with the District’s existing safety and security systems, and with the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments and other City operating departments, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. Total cost not to exceed $300,000. / 396
71.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Centro, transportation on regularly scheduled public buses for resident school children for the 2010-2011 school year, on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District. Total cost not to exceed $2,500,000. / 397
72.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b -Copyrighted instructional supplies, including textbooks, library books, computer software, periodicals, paperback, choral and instrumental music, test materials, programs, kit or prepackaged material and instructional film and video materials, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District, for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Total cost not to exceed $3,300,000 / 398
73.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Non-copyrighted items, miscellaneous office supplies, equipment and services from sole source providers, on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District, for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Total cost not to exceed $3,000,000. / 399
74.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Grocery/food supplies for the home economics, special education, pre-kindergarten and occupational education programs on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District, for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Total cost not to exceed $150,000. / 400
75.
9-0 / Purchase w/c/b - Repair and maintenance of instructional equipment, maintenance equipment, office equipment and musical instruments on behalf of the SyracuseCitySchool District, for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Total cost not to exceed $700,000. / 401
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA – AUGUST 2, 2010)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
76.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1000 Bellevue and Dudley Street, a brick apartment house, to Salt City Homes, LLC for the total sum of $1.00. / 402
77.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1530-1532 E. Genesee Street, a brick building, to Conifer Realty, LLC for the total sum of $1.00. / 403
78.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 615 James Street to E. Willow Street, an unfinished brick flats, to Conifer Realty, LLC for the total sum of $1.00. / 404
79.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 622 James Street, apartments and unfinished brick building, to Conifer Realty, LLC for the total sum of $1.00. / 405
80.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as1445 S. Salina Street, an apartment building and garage, to Conifer Realty, LLC for the total sum of $1.00. / 406
81.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as107 Shonnard Street, a vacant lot, to Syracuse Housing Authority for the total sum of $1.00. / 407
82.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as400-412 W. Onondaga Street, irregular brick apartments to Syracuse Housing Authority for the total sum of $1.00. / 408
83.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 409 Stolp Avenue, brick apartments and garage, to Strathmore Huntley Group, LLC for the total sum of $1.00. / 409
84.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 429-421 Stolp Avenue, a brick garage, to Strathmore Huntley Group, LLC for the total sum of $1.00. / 410
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:35 P.M.
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