of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 8, 2010
1:00 P.M. / (11/8)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (A Moment of Silent Reflection was led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present 9)
4. /Minutes - October 25, 2010 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #23, “Authorize - Land and Building Lease Agreement with MGL Airport Realty, LLC for 123 Air Cargo Road (former USAirways Reservation Building) at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for land (217,800 sq. ft./5 acres) and a building (24,800 sq. ft.) for the period of fifteen years when MGL Airport Realty, LLC will purchase the building for $1.00. The land lease will continue for twenty five years with five 10-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. MGL Airport Realty, LLC will make $1,500,000 worth of improvements with $800,000 invested in the first twelve months.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)6. /
Petitions - (none)
7. /Committee Reports - (Education & Human Development)
8. /Communications - (From Rabbi Evan Shore of Sharrei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #493 (10/12/10)
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2011-2012. / 21-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Agreement - With Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County to provide a Water Quality Education Program and Farm Business Management Services in the Skaneateles Lake watershed to fulfill the requirement for a continuing filtration waiver issued by the NYS Department of Health, for the period of January 1, 2011-December 31, 2011, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $87,700. / 536
11.
9-0 / Special Permit - To approve interior and exterior modifications to a restaurant located at 129-131 Marshall Street. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to this proposal. The Planning Commission granted waivers for 39 parking spaces and for the area, type and number of signs. Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC, applicant. Angela and Milad Hatem, owners. / Gen.
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON AND COUNCILOR KESSNER:
12.
9-0 / Resolution - To appoint London Ladd to serve on the Syracuse Public Arts Commission for the period of four years, October 1, 2010-September 31, 2014. / 22-R
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
13.
9-0 / 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 225 Holland Street to John Galan for the total sum of $650. / 537
14.
9-0 / Sell - Though the Vacant Structure For Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 225-227 Roberts Avenue, a wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 538
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
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H / Agreement - With the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) for the use of the OCRRA solid waste disposal system for the period of four years, January 1, 2011-December 31, 2014. The tipping fee schedule is detailed in the ordinance. / H
16.
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 elevator project at City Hall Commons. Total amount not to exceed $225,000. / 539
17.
9-0 / Authorize - The elevator project at City Hall Commons to install a new ANSI 2004 compliant controller/processor and modernization of the two elevators, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $225,000. / 540
18.
9-0 / Authorize - Waiver of sidewalk construction (Chapter 24, Article 9, Section 24-39(3) of the Revised City Ordinances of the City of Syracuse) to allow Onondaga County to implement a test project and install approximately 105 linear feet of porous concrete within the City right-of-way at properties located at 106, 114 and 116-126 Grand Avenue. Onondaga County will assume full responsibilities for maintenance and permits. / 541
BY COUNCILOR DENNO AND COUNCILOR KESSNER:
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9-0 / Resolution - To urge the NYS Public Service Commission to reject the proposed electric utility hike requested by Niagara Mohawk Power Company d/b/a National Grid. / 23-R
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
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H / Purchase w/c/b - From CNC Microtech, pole mount cameras, software licenses, wireless equipment and installation services, on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $125,000 to be charged to the 2009 ARRA JAG Grant. / H
21.
H / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Office of Homeland Security for a State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program grant (SLETPP) for funds in an amount not to exceed $84,400 to be used by the Police Department for 5 IP cameras for the camera deployment project, training and consultant fees. No local match is required. / H
22.
9-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services under the FY2010 MMRS program for funds in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to be used to further the preparedness for mass casualty events for the period of thirty-six months. The City will continue to work with the Onondaga County Health Department to implement the local MMRS efforts. No local match is required. / 542
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
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9-0 / Authorize - Land and Building Lease Agreement with MGL Airport Realty, LLC for 123 Air Cargo Road (former USAirways Reservation Building) at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for land (217,800 sq. ft./5 acres) and a building (24,800 sq. ft.) for the period of fifteen years when MGL Airport Realty, LLC will purchase the building for $1.00. The land lease will continue for twenty five years with five 10-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. MGL Airport Realty, LLC will make $1,500,000 worth of improvements with $800,000 invested in the first twelve months. (Public Hearing held on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / 543
24.
9-0 / Authorize - The sale of a 1991 Saab Friction Tester to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport for the total price of $500, on behalf of the Department of Aviation. / 544
25.
9-0 / Advertise Public Hearing - Relative to a lease agreement with Syracuse University for advertising space at Syracuse Hancock International Airport to be used to promote the Say Yes to Education Program. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / 545
26.
H / Lease Agreement - With Syracuse University for advertising space at Syracuse Hancock International Airport to be used to promote the Say Yes to Education Program, for the period of five years, effective retroactively to November 1, 2010-October 31, 2015 for an amount not to exceed $1.00 for the term of the agreement. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.) / H
27.
9-0 / Resolution - (Home Rule Message) To memorialize the NYS Assembly to adopt A-9446 and the NYS Senate to adopt S-8476 for the purpose of establishing the Syracuse Airport Authority. / 24-R
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #526 (10/15/90), “Adopt - A new administrator for the City of Syracuse’s Flexible Benefits Plan. Authorize contract with Upstate Administrative Services for a two-year period, 1/190 through 12/31/92. Payment of $3,500 for the first year and $2,200 for the second year. Total cost not to exceed $5,700.” Amend to assign the contract to MVP Health Care, which purchased Upstate Administrative Services, to administer the City’s Flexible Spending (125) Plan for City Employees and add a Transportation Spending Account option to pay for commuter parking or public transportation. The administrative fee per participant is $5.00 per month for the medical expenses and/or child care expenses account and $2.75 per month for the transportation account. The yearly charge to the City is approximately $6,000. The savings to the City for the spending accounts in 2010 is approximately $13,500. The savings for the pre-tax premiums is approximately $82,800. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 546
29.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to authorize the enactment of provisions of Section 485-a of the Real Property Tax Law, the Residential-Commercial Urban Exemption Program, to apply to the increase in assessed value due to conversion of non-residential property into a structure used for both residential and commercial purposes. / T
30.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain Arrow Appraisal Service to appraise the property located at 1901 Glenwood Avenue tax parcel 089.-11-03.0 and Velasko Road tax parcel 006.-01-01.0 Total cost not to exceed $6,000 for a summary report, $12,000 for a complete trial ready report, $150 per hour for trial preparation and testimony and $75 per hour for staff. All expenses will be shared with the Town of Onondaga in proportion to the property value (24.2% Onondaga, 75.8% Syracuse). / 547
31.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 225 Elliott Street, 724 Otisco Street - Ed Pfohl - 710 Otisco Street, a portion of Onondaga Park) / 548
32.
9-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to deauthorize Ord. #528 (10/11/05), “Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the City Hall Elevator Upgrades Project. Total amount not to exceed $200,000.” This bond was never issued and the deauthorization is a result of estimates that exceeded the approved funding. / 549
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
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9-0 / Amend - Ord. #646 (12/21/09), “Application & Agreement - To and with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds in an amount not to exceed $285,000 for improvements to the Burnet Park Rink to include enclosure, a new surface and other amenities, on behalf the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. No local match is required.” Amend the application request to be from Onondaga County, as required by the funding source, and authorize an Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County. / 550
34.
9-0 / Authorize - The Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs to charge a $30 fee for the use of the Meachem Park message board for non-profit organizations outside the City and for-profit organizations inside or outside of the City. Non-profit organizations inside the City will not be charged to have their events/messages posted on the message board. / 551
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
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