COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 4, 2013
1:00 P.M. / (11/04)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)

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Invocation - (Delivered by Minister Bill Dunn of the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Syracuse, New York)

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Roll Call - (All Present - 9)

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Minutes - October 21, 2013 - (Adopted 9-0)

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Petitions - (none)

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Committee Reports - (Finance, Taxation & Assessment; Public Safety; Airport)

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Communications - (From Hon. John A. DeFrancisco, NYS Senator, a letter acknowledging receipt of Res. 29-R 10/07/13); From Hon. John A. DeFrancisco, NYS Senator, a letter acknowledging receipt of Res.31-R (10/21/13)

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:

BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:

a.

9-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to authorize the City to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) for the City to lease to the SRAA all of the premises that constitute Syracuse Hancock International Airport, to commence at the issuing of the Airport Operating Certificate by the FAA and expire on the date 40 years after the Operating Date. (Public Hearing held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 1:00 P.M.) / LL
BY COUNCILOR JOY:

b.

9-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the 2012-2013 City Budget to reflect the salary increase for the Unit 6 employees (managerial/confidential) pursuant to the CSEA contract wage schedule to provide a $750 increase effective January 1, 2013, 2% effective January 1, 2014 and 2% effective January 1, 2015. / LL
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
c.
9-0 / Permission - To Alliance Energy Group, LLC to construct, own and operate a 12" high pressure gas main in the Renwick Avenue and Van Buren Street rights-of-way, as part of their Syracuse Gas Main Relocation Project and Almond Street and Van Buren Street rights-of-way, Comstock Avenue right-of-way and East Colvin Street right-of-way as part of their Project Orange Gas Pipeline Project. Approximate annual fee of $10,492. / 694
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
9.
WD / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2013 - 2014. / WD
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (336 S. Salina St., 328-334 S. Salina St. to Clinton St. S.) For various charges for Tax Year 2013/14. / 695
11.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the 2012/13 City Budget to reflect the salary increase pursuant to a Labor Agreement with AFSCME Local 400 for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Healthcare contributions are also affected as detailed in the ordinance. / T
12.
H / Approve - Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and AFSCME Local 400 for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Effective 1/1/12 0% wage increase. Effective 1/1/13 2% (retro) general wage increase (for all classifications). Effective 1/1/14 2% general wage increase (for all classifications). Effective 1/1/15 2% general wage increase (for all classifications). Healthcare contributions are also affected as detailed in the ordinance. / H
13.
T / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the 2012/13 City Budget to reflect the salary increase pursuant to a Labor Agreement with Local 280, IAFF (Deputy Fire Chiefs) for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. / T
14.
H / Approve - Labor Agreement between the City of Syracuse and Local 280, IAFF (Deputy Fire Chiefs) for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. Effective 1/1/13 2% (retroactive to 1/1/13). Effective 1/1/14 2%. Effective 1/1/15 2%. Healthcare contributions are also affected as detailed in the ordinance. / H
15.
H / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of Phase I of the PeopleSoft Systems Integration project. Total amount not to exceed $585,000. / H
16.
H / Authorize - The Department of Information Technology to implement Phase I of the PeopleSoft Systems Integration Project which will consist of Project Planning, Fit Gap Analysis, Organization Change Management Planning and System Design Services. Total cost not to exceed $585,000. / H
17.
H / Contract - With Ciber, Inc. for Systems Integrator Services on behalf of the Bureau of Information Technology, for Phase I of the PeopleSoft Hyperion, the core Financial modules and eProcurement for the period of December 2, 2013 through June 30, 2014 with the option to extend with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. Total cost not to exceed $568,950 which is included in the 2013/14 Information Technology Capital Improvement Plan. / H
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
18.
H / Adopt - The City of Syracuse Comprehensive Plan 2040, on file in the Office of the City Clerk. At the Planning Commission Public Hearing, nine people spoke in favor and seven people spoke in opposition to the proposal. Syracuse Planning Commission petitioner. (Public Hearing held Wednesday February 27, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.) / H
19.
H / Special Permit - To approve indoor amusement and recreation on property located at 3015 Erie Boulevard East. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted one waiver regarding signage as part of the approval. Luke Esposito and Joseph Gehm, applicants. OM SAI Saraswati - Curtis Patel, owner. / H
20.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1116 N. State Street, an unfinished block building, to Nicholas Pistillo for the total sum of $22,550. / 696
21.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3644 Midland Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 697
22.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 310 Hier Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
23.
H / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 926 Highland Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
24.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 414 Hillsboro Parkway, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 698
25.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 304 Arthur Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 699
26.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1114 Butternut Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 700
27.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1 Cadwell Place, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 701
28.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 318-320 Cadwell Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 702
29.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 322 Cadwell Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 703
30.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 324 Cadwell Street Rear, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 704
31.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 108 DePalma Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 705
32.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 117 DePalma Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 706
33.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 110 Fenton Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 707
34.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 133 Fenton Street & Cadwell Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 708
35.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1 Fitch Street Rear, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 709
36.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 325 Fitch Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 710
37.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 338 Fitch Street a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 711
38.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 411 Fitch Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 712
39.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 207 Grand Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 713
40.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 221 Grand Avenue to Fenton Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 714
41.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 107 Hartson Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 715
42.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 108 Hartson Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 716
43.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 420-422 Hartson Street & Holden Street, brick & wood apartments, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 717
44.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 305 Herriman Street & Hartson Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 718
45.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 124 Hoefler Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 719
46.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 125 Hoefler Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 720
47.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 311 Hoefler Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 721
48.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 319 Hoefler Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 722
49.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 309-311 Lydell Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 723
50.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 321 Lydell Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 724
51.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 310½ Rowland Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 725
52.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 312 Rowland Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 726
53.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 328 Rowland Street, a wood house & unfinished garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 727
54.
9-0 / Sell - All right title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 328½ Rowland Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 728