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CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 22, 2007
1:00 P.M. / (10/22)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Stephanie Miner, President Pro-Tempore of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Daren C. Jaime of the People’s African Methodist Episcopal ZionChurch, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (All Present - 9; President González, absent)
4. /Minutes -October 9, 2007 - (Adopted 9-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (none)
7. /Communications - (none)
8. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
a.
8-0
Miner -
abstain / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 City Budget to reflect the proposed wage and benefits increase based on comparable police salary levels for the Syracuse Firefighters, Local 280, IAFF, AFL-CIO. / LL
b.
8-0
Miner -
abstain / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend the July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 City Budget to reflect the proposed wage and benefits increase of effectively 3.54% for the Syracuse Firefighters, Local 280, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Deputy Chiefs. / LL
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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
9.
9-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2007-2008. / 39-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
10.
9-0 / Approve - The determination of the Department of Economic Development that the lead and asbestos abatement at the WilsonBuilding be classified as a Type II action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). / 583
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
11.
8-0
Miner -
abstain / Approve - Labor Agreement with the Syracuse Firefighters Association, Local 280, IAFF, AFL-CIO based on comparable police salary levels for the period of January 1, 2006-December 31, 2007. / 584
12.
8-0
Miner -
abstain / Approve - Labor Agreement with the Syracuse Firefighters Association, Local 280, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Deputy Chiefs of 3.25% for 2006 and effectively 3.54% for 2007 for the period of January 1, 2006-December 31, 2007. / 585
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
13.
WD / Authorize - The SyracuseCitySchool District use of fund balance in the amount of $2,000,000 in the 2007/2008 CitySchool District Budget for expenses as detailed in Exhibit “A”. / WD
14.
9-0 / Approve - Compromise Settlement of Claim - Charlotte Mulligan vs. City of Syracuse. Settlement amount $17,500. / 586
15.
9-0 / Authorize -The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Christopher Bollinger - 405 W. Beard Ave., 619 Otisco St. 102, 103 & 104 Belmont St. - Edward Pfohl - 230 Marguerite Ave., 440 Gifford St., 617 Tully St., 616 S. West St. Rear, 610 West St. Rear & 116 Hartson St. - William Anderson - 110 Vann St. & 958 S. Salina St.) / 587
16.
9-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (1027-1029 Lancaster Ave., 628 Sedgwick Dr.200 Pattison St.) For various charges for Tax Years 2002-2007. / 588
17.
9-0 / Contract - With Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. to provide application and technology support services for the Department of Finance for the period of three years, January 1, 2008-December 31, 2010. Total cost not to exceed $368,280. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 589
18.
9-0 / Transfer Funds - From the Bureau of Research Budget Line 01.14800.0.101 in the amount of $8,550 to a Special Object Account to cover overhead costs of the Weed and Seed Program from October 2007-September 2008. / 590
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
19.
H / Designate - The property located at 105 South Townsend Street as a protected site. Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board, applicant. SUPA, Inc., owner. / H
20.
H / Designate - The property located at 109 South Townsend Street as a protected site. Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board, applicant. SUPA, Inc., owner. / H
21.
H / Designate - The property located at 115 South Townsend Street as a protected site. Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board, applicant. SUPA, Inc., owner. / H
22.
H / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (The Groove) at 1521-1525 South Avenue. Gregory C. McCarty owner/applicant. / H
23.
9-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Original Italian Pizza) at 3501-3509 James Street. Skinner Development owner/applicant. / Gen.
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24.
9-0 / Special Permit - To allow outdoor seating at a restaurant (Kubal Café) at 3501-3509 James Street. Skinner Development owner/applicant. / Gen.
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25.
H / Special Permit - To allow seating in a convenience store for customers of the pizza/deli operation at 1000-1008 South Geddes Street. Armory Corporation, applicant. Kosta, Stefan, Peter, Slavko and John Talev, owners. / H
26.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as311 Fitch Street, a vacant lot, to Slavko Talev for the total sum of $1,925. / 591
27.
9-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as113 Green Street, a vacant lot, to Michael Anthony DeSalvo for the total sum of $4,825. / 592
28.
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 209 Hudson Street to Leah M. Steves-Whitney for the total sum of $550. / 593
29.
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 429 Shonnard Street Rear to Waldemar Piatkowski for the total sum of $230. / 594
30.
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 410 Gifford Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $550. / 595
31.
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 440 Gifford Street, an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 596
32.
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 504 Niagara Street, an unfinished brick house to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 597
33.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 115 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 598
34.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 118 & 120 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 599
35.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as122-124 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 600
36.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 151 & 153 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 601
37.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as154 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 602
38.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as155 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 603
39.
9-0 / Sell - Through the Lots for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 158 & 160 Palmer Avenue to Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 604
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
40.
9-0 / Accept - From the St. Lucy’s Alumni and Classmates of Ormond Spencer, a donation in the amount of $395, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs, to be used to purchase and install a “memorial” bench in OrmondPark, East Water Street and Walnut Avenue. / 605
41.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to Mike Lawler in the amount of $420 and to Dougherty’s Masquerade in the amount of $500 for providing attractions as part of the annual Spooktacular Halloween event at BurnetPark on October 26, 27, 2007. / 606
42.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to Robert Krigbaum - Santa Claus for appearing at the annual Festival of Lights at BurnetPark on December 14, 15, 21, 22, 2007. Total cost not to exceed $600. / 607
43.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band, under the direction of Frankie Demianyk, Joe Carfagno, Vince Trichilo or David Baker, for musical performances on November 14, 2007 at McChesney Senior Center, December 11, 2007 at Westside, December 12, 2007 for the Blessed Sacrament Golden Agers, December 17, 2007 at McChesney Senior Center and December 19, 2007 at the Bob Cecile Center. Total cost not to exceed $1,375. / 608
44.
9-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Frankie D Band, under the direction of Frankie Demianyk, Joe Carfagno, Vince Trichilo or David Baker, for musical performances on October 30, 2007, November 20, 2007 and December 18, 2007 at the IdaBendersonCenter, and December 21, 2007 at the EastwoodPeaceSeniorCenter. Total cost not to exceed $1,100. / 609
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
45.
WD / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the purchase of and/or use of Eminent Domain for the properties at 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear and 116 Midler Ramp. Total amount not to exceed $1,520,900. / WD
46.
WD / Authorize - The Commissioner of Public Works to purchase and/or use of Eminent Domain for the properties at 3000 Burnet Avenue Rear and 116 Midler Ramp. Total cost not to exceed $1,520,900. / WD
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - OCTOBER 22, 2007)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
47.
9-0 / Accept - The donation of a 44’x24’ modular classroom, formerly used by the Phoenix School District, valued at $31,000, from Landmark Enterprises, on behalf of the Department of Public Works to be used for safety seminars and training. / 610
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:17 P.M.
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