of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
1:00 P.M. / (9/13)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Van Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Pastor Joseph Burton of St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church, Syracuse New York, and Chaplin at the Justice Center)
3. /Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Ryan absent)
4. /Minutes -August 23,2010 - (Adopted 8-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (none)
7. /Communications - (From John P. Copanas, City Clerk, to Hon. Van B. Robinson, Common Council President, stating that copies of a proposed Local Law were laid on the desks of all Common Councilors; From James F. Bright, President of Dunk and Bright Furniture Co. accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #414 (08-23-10)
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
8.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2010. / 19-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
9.
8-0 / Accept - The request by the Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency to have the Syracuse Planning Commission act as Lead Agency for the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Type I Action for the Syracuse Urban Renewal Plan. / 437
10.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #276 (6/20/05), “Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of State, NYS Brownfield Opportunity Program, for funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to be used to prepare an analysis for opportunities for remediation and revitalization of the area of Hiawatha Blvd., from 7th North St. to Lodi St. and Lodi St. to Bear St. The 10% local match (not to exceed $30,000) will come from the Economic Development CDBG budget and the EPA PILOT grant.” Amend the source of the matching funds from the CDBG budget and EPA PILOT grant to in-kind services of the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability as detailed in Appendix “A”. / 438
11.
8-0 / Confirm - The Mayor’s appointment of Hanah Ehrenreigh to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency Board to replace Gwendolyn Raeford. Term to expire on December 31, 2012. / 439
12.
8-0 / Confirm - The Mayor’s appointment of Mable Wilson to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency Board to replace Minch Lewis. Term to expire December 31, 2012. / 440
13.
8-0 / Confirm - The Mayor’s appointment of Khristopher A. Dodson to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency Board to replace Robert Ripberger. Term to expire December 31, 2010. / 441
14.
8-0 / Confirm - The Mayor’s reappointment of Jake Barrett to the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency Board. Term to expire December 31, 2012. / 442
15.
8-0 / Lease Agreement - With 215 Wallace Street Partnership for a portion of the property at 400 W. Genesee Street and Wallace Street for the period of five years at the monthly rate of $500 to commence construction workupon the completion of the adjacent Creekwalk Project. / 443
16.
8-0 / Special Permit - To approve a Care Home on property located at 2530 James Street. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal and no waivers were granted. 2530 James Street, LLC owner/applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
17.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation - Certified Local Government Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to be used for a historic resources survey. The 40% local match will be met through in-kind services. / 444
18.
8-0 / Authorize - Intermunicipal Agreement with the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development Office of Lead Poisoning Control Program and the Onondaga County Health Department Office of Lead Poison Control Program to provide health related services to include referrals, blood lead testing, relocation and outreach and education, for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Total cost not to exceed $30,000 to be covered by HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant at no cost to the City. / 445
19.
8-0 / Authorize - The purchase of “Westside Geomatic” a sculpture by artist James Smith to be installed at the Hazard Branch Library and accept the sculpture as part of the City permanent public art collection. Total cost not to exceed $6,000 with funding from the Public Arts Acquisition Fund ($3,000) and from the Westside TNT Area Planning Council ($3,000). / 446
20.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 110 ½ Alexander Avenue, vacant lot, to Mae Carter for the total sum of $400. / 447
21.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 310 Seymour Street, a brick building, to Huntington Family Centers, Inc. for the total sum of $24,150. / 448
BY COUNCILOR DENNO:
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H / Agreement - With MVP Health Plan, Inc., on behalf of their employees located in AXA Towers, for parking in the Harrison Street Garage for minimum of 55 and maximum of 70 monthly parking permits for the period of ten years, to end July 31, 2020 at the monthly rate of $55 through 8/31/11, $60 through 8/31/12, $65 through 8/31/13, $70 though 8/31/14 and the market rate, as established by the Common Council, through 8/31/20. All rates include sales tax. A thirty day notice to the garage operator is required prior to any increase or decrease in occupancy. / H
23.
H / Agreement - With NorthEast Power Alliance, LLC, on behalf of their employees located at the Clinton Exchange, for parking in the Washington Street Garage for a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 65 monthly parking permits for the period of four years, to end August 31, 2014 at the monthly rate of $55 through 8/31/11, $60 through 8/31/12, $65 through 8/31/13, $70 through 8/31/14 and the market rate, as established by the Common Council, through a lease extension. All rates include sales tax. A thirty day notice to the garage operator is required prior to any increase or decrease in occupancy. / H
24.
8-0 / Agreement - With NYS DOT to authorize the Mayor to enter into and execute all necessary agreements, certification and/or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid in connection with the Traffic Control Center Operations PIN# 375486, to refund salaries and retain a consultant to provide training, guidance and technical support on traffic operations and control. Total project cost not to exceed $589,000 with 80% ($471,200) reimbursed by NYS. Total cost to the City not to exceed $117,800. / 449
25.
8-0 / Contract - With ARCADIS for general engineering services to include regulatory and environmental activity, water system investigations, evaluation, improvements and repairs, on behalf of the Department of Water for the period of two years with one 2-year renewal option with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council. Total cost not to exceed $700,000. / 450
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
26.
8-0 / Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with Onondaga County to participate in the Onondaga County Interoperable Communications System to allow the Syracuse Police Department to utilize the county-wide radio system. / 451
27.
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
BY COUNCILOR HOGAN:
28.
H / 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. / H
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
29.
H / Agreement - With Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc. relative to the administration of the Downtown Special Assessment Program, for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. The special assessment is $850,000. / H
30.
8-0 / Approve - Settlement of Tax Certiorari Proceedings 1030 East Genesee Co.LLC vs. John Gamage, Assessor of the City of Syracuse and the City of Syracuse – 506 East Washington Street for Tax Years 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2009/10 and 2010/11. Settlement $5,330, plus interest. / 452
31.
8-0 / Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,000,000 for the City of Syracuse to refund the following bonds: Series 2001A, 2001D, 2002A and 2002B. The refunded bonds are estimated to be in the amount of $37,000,000 with a net present value savings of $1,147,678 and an aggregate budgetary savings of $1,254,934 as detailed on the summary sheets. / 453
32.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (William Anderson - 128 Spencer St., 214-218 S. Warren St., - Edward Pfohl - 121 and 123 Ashworth Pl., 128 Holden St., 639 Park Ave., 121 Stinard Ave.) / 454
33.
8-0 / Correct Tax Rolls - (415 Cloveridge Dr., 306 Lexington Ave., 147 Wadsworth St., 224, 300 and 302 Crawford Ave., 209, 301, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 315, 319, 321, 323, 327, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 411, 413, 415, 417, 501, 503, 505, 507, 511, 513, 400, 402, 404, 406, 408, 410, 412, 414, 416, 418, 500, 502, 504, 506, 508, 510, 514 and 516 Hillsboro Pl., 3600 E. Genesee St.& Hillsboro Pl., 263 Houston Ave., & Sunnyside Rd., 1301 Houston Ave., & Sunnyside Rd., 250 Scottholm Terr. & Sunnyside Rd., 301 Scottholm Terr. & Sunnyside Rd., 201 Sunnyside Rd. & Scottholm) For various charges for Tax Year 2010/2011. / 455
34.
8-0 / Contract - With Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP (TMD) to audit certain engineering consultant contracts as required by the NYS DOT, on behalf of the Department of Finance/Bureau of Accounts from the date of execution through December 31, 2013. Total cost not to exceed $7,000 per grant which is eligible for Federal and State reimbursement. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 456
35.
8-0 / Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to amend Local Law #12-2010 relative to Retirement Incentive Program authorized by Part B of Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010. Amend to revise the dates of the open period from October 3, 2010-December 31, 2010 to October 1, 2010-December 29, 2010. / LL
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
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8-0 / Accept - From an anonymous donor, a donation in the amount of $1,500 to be deposited in the Senior Centers Donations Account #25.0.0456 to be used for repairs to Franklin Park. / 457
37.
8-0 / Accept - From Key Bank, a donation in the amount of $1,000 to be deposited in Recreation Center Donations Account #25.0.0465 to be used for the Salt City Games, August 9-12, 2010. / 458
38.
WD / Authorize - Payment to Michael Lawler for services as a balloon sculptor for the Police Department-Fire Department softball game on September 9, 2010 at Skiddy Park. Total cost not to exceed $120. / WD
BY COUNCILOR MAROUN:
39.
8-0 / Approve - Plans and specifications for the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central Additions and Alterations Project as part of the Joint Schools Construction Board Phase I school renovations projects. / 459
40.
8-0 / Approve - Plans and specifications for the Fowler High School Additions and Alterations Project as part of the Joint Schools Construction Board Phase I school renovations projects. / 460
41.
8-0 / Approve - Plans and specifications for the H. W. Smith K-8 School Additions and Alterations Project as part of the Joint Schools Construction Board Phase I school renovations projects. / 461
42.
8-0 / Approve - Plans and specifications for the Dr. Weeks Elementary School Reconstruction Project as part of the Joint Schools Construction Board Phase I school renovations projects. / 462
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
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