COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 25, 2004
1:00 P.M. / (10/25)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Martin Masterpole, President Pro-Tempore of the Syracuse Common Council)

2. /

Invocation - (Delivered by Father Tim Mulligan of the Syracuse University Catholic Campus Ministry, Syracuse, New York)

3. /

Roll Call - (Present - 8; Councilor Simmons absent; President González absent)

4. /

Minutes - October 12, 2004 - (Adopted 8-0)

5. / Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #9a, “Local Law - To amend Local Law #7-1987 as last amended by Local Law #18 (11/4/02), “Authorizing the City of Syracuse to prepare and submit an application to the State of New York for Revision of the Boundaries of the Empire Zone within the City of Syracuse.” Amend to add additional developable and/or business expansion sites throughout various business districts within the City of Syracuse and delete other sites within the Empire Zone (Public Hearing held on Monday, October 25, 2004 at 1:00 P.M.)(IN FAVOR - Margie Simcuski - IN OPPOSITION - David Aitken)
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Petitions - (none)

7. /

Committee Reports - (Public Works (D.P.W. & Transportation)

8. /

Communications - (From the City Auditor, a report on the City of Syracuse Investment Policy; From Larry Meade, VP Operations at ACMG accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #490 (10/12/04); From Frank DiMauro accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #506(10/12/04)

9. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR BROWNSON:
a.
8-0 / Local Law - To amend Local Law #7-1987 as last amended by Local Law #18 (11/4/02), “Authorizing the City of Syracuse to prepare and submit an application to the State of New York for Revision of the Boundaries of the Empire Zone within the City of Syracuse.” Amend to add additional developable and/or business expansion sites throughout various business districts within the City of Syracuse and delete other sites within the Empire Zone (Public Hearing held on Monday, October 25, 2004 at 1:00 P.M.) /

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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8-010. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2005-2006. / 38-R
BY COUNCILOR RYAN:
11.
8-0 / Accept - From Koerner Ford the donation of a 1999 Ford Escort, valued at $4,790, to be used for transportation to and from City schools for the DARE program, on behalf of the Police Department. / 510
12.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 Fire Station Rehabilitation Projects. Total amount not to exceed $55,000. / 511
13.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2004/2005 Fire Station Rehabilitation Projects as detailed on Schedule ”A” on behalf of the Fire Department. Total cost not to exceed $55,000. / 512
14.
8-0 / 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 two Engine 2000 GPM Pumpers. Total amount not to exceed $1,000,000. / 513
15.
8-0 / 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 one First Response Vehicle. Total amount not to exceed $47,000. / 514
16.
8-0 / Authorize - The purchase of Fire Apparatus Replacement Vehicles, as detailed on Schedule “C”, on behalf of the Fire Department. Total cost not to exceed $1,047,000. / 515
17.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2004/2005 Cash Capital account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $195,000 to Capital Budget Accounts 07.03001.0.000 and 07.03002.0.000 to purchase equipment as detailed on Schedule “B” on behalf of the Fire Department. / 516
18.
8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From 2004/2005 Cash Capital Account #07.01101.0.000 in the amount of $87,000 to Capital Budget Account # 07.03004.0.000 to purchase vehicles as detailed on Schedule “D” on behalf of the Fire Department. / 517
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
19.
8-0 / Authorize - Agreement with the Crouse-Marshall Business Improvement Management District for 2004/05. The special assessment for 2004/05 for the Crouse Marshall Business Improvement District is $75,322. / 518
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
20.
8-0 / Permission - To Brian Barr, owner/applicant of the property located at 701-731 West Genesee Street (Crest Cadillac), to encroach approximately 32’ into the Leavenworth Avenue right-of-way with and 8’ high wood fence set back 4’ from the front sidewalk. / 519
21.
8-0 / Permission - To Brian Barr, on behalf of Autorow Realty, LLC, owner of the property located at 666-668 West Genesee Street, to encroach approximately 28’ into the Leavenworth Avenue right-of-way with an 8’ high wood fence to be set back 4‘ from the front sidewalk. / 520
22.
8-0 / Permission - To Alice Lazore, owner of the property located at 108 Craig Street, to encroach approximately 9’ x 21’ into the Craig Street right-of-way with a 3’ high picket fence. / 521
23.
8-0 / Special Permit - To expand (maintain) a restaurant (Clinton Street Pub) at 127-129 West Fayette Street. 127 West Fayette, Inc., applicant. / Gen.
#37
24.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Quiznos) on property located at 713 South Crouse Avenue. Sara G. Jerry Trust, owner/applicant. / Gen.
#38
25.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Fajita Grill) on property located at 713 South Crouse Avenue. Sara G. Jerry Trust, owner/applicant. / Gen.
#39
26.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (café) on property located at 2378-2390 James Street. Michael Heagerty, owner/applicant. / Gen.
#40
27.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish offices on property located at 3504 James Street. Kim Cawley, owner/applicant. / Gen.
#41
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & ALL COUNCILORS:
28.
8-0 / Resolution - To recommend to the Governor of the State of New York, the appointment of Mr. Vincent O’Neil and Ms. Victoria Hayes to fill a vacancy on the CENTRO Board of Directors, term to expire on July 11, 2011. / 39-R
29.
H / Resolution - To recommend to the Governor of the State of New York, the appointment of Ms. Alice Brogan and Ms. Karen Kerling to fill a vacancy on the CENTRO Board of Directors, term to expire on July 31, 2010. / H
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ, COUNCILORS MINER, RYAN,
DeFRANCISCO, MASTERPOLE, WAELDER, SEALS & SIMMONS:
30.
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Brownson / Resolution - To recommend to the Governor of the State of New York, the appointment of Mr. Charles Everett and Mr. Michael Atkins to fill a vacancy on the CENTRO Board of Directors, term to expire on July 31, 2005. / 40-R
BY COUNCILOR DeFRANCISCO:
31.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 45, entitled “Nuisance Abatement” to add violations of Article 225 of the Penal Law relative to gambling, Sections 120.00, 120.05 and 120.10 relative to Assault and Sections 263.05, 263.10 and 263.15 relative to sexual performance by a child to the Section 45-2(1), delete the existing Section 45.2(2)(a) and (b) and add in new Section 45.2(2) relative to written notice of arrests. Also add language to Section 45-2(1) to authorize consideration of convictions for disorderly conduct under Penal Law Section 240-20 relative to the declaration of a public nuisance. / H
BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
32.
8-0 / Agreement - With DMJM and Harris Inc. for support services to the Traffic Control Center for the period of October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Total cost not to exceed $21,000. The Mayor has waived the RFP Process. / 522
33.
8-0 /

Amend - Ord. #313 (6/28/04), “Purchase w/c/b - Traffic signal equipment and repair parts, for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $150,000.” Amend the amount not to exceed to $200,000 for services from Power Line Constructors, Inc

/ 523
34.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the Valley Drive Area Sewer Improvement and Water Transmission Main Improvement Grant. Total amount not to exceed $3,154,000. / 524
35.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #342 (7/7/03), “Application & Agreement - To and with the US Environmental Protection Agency for funds in an amount not to exceed $1,734,700, with 45% local share ($1,419,300) to be met through existing capital accounts funds, total amount not to exceed $3,154,000, for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements, on behalf of the Departments of Public Works and Engineering.” Amend to include the 45% ($1,419,300) matching funds from the Sewer Department ($900,000) and from the Water Department ($519,300). / 525
36.
8-0 /

Amend - Ord. #149 (4/26/04), “Permission - To Familycapped Inc. to construct, operate, and maintain a 2.5” force main under and across Lafayette Road within the City right-of-way and to install a 200’ - 10” gravity sewer line to connect to the City sewer system in Lafayette Road to be turned over to the City of Syracuse upon completion.” Amend to state that the gravity sewer will not be installed and the 2.5” force main will be changed to a 3” force main to extend along Lafayette Road to the existing 10” sanitary sewer owned by the City. The entire 2.5” force main to be installed and owned by Familycapped, Inc, at no cost to the City.

/ 526
37.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2004/2005 City-Owned Building Improvements Program and City Hall Commons Carpet Replacement. Total amount not to exceed $299,000. / 527
38.
8-0 / Authorize - The 2004/2005 City-Owned Building Improvements Program ($250,000) and City Hall Commons Carpet Replacement ($49,000) on behalf of the Department of Engineering. Total cost not to exceed $299,000. / 528
39.
8-0 / Agreement - With Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection for the Department of Water to drain Woodland Reservoir into the combined sanitary sewer on Geddes Street. Total cost not to exceed $20,000 from the Department of Water operating budget account #05.83110.415. / 529
40.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $75,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Fire Hydrant Replacements. / 530
41.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $100,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Facilities Security. / 531
42.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $20,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Rehabilitation of Water Systems. / 532
43.
8-0 /

Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $15,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Valve Repair and Replacements.

/ 533
44.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Water System Extension. / 534
45.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $100,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Installation and Replacement of Water Mains. / 535
46.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $25,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Water Main Improvements on Bridges. / 536
47.
8-0 / Transfer Funds - From Water Capital Cash Capital Account #05.99999 in the amount of $218,000 to a Capital Account entitled 2004-2005 Capital Equipment. / 537
BY COUNCILOR WAELDER:
48.
WD / Authorize - The Syracuse City School District to use the Fund Balance in the amount of $1,467,355, Federal Aid (Medicaid) in the amount of $795,960 and $1,060,011 of other City School District Revenue, to balance the 2002-2003 Syracuse City School District General Fund Operating Budget. / WD
49.

H

/ Authorize - The Syracuse City School District to increase total revenue to $214,810,631 and the increase total expenditures to $214,810,631 to correct the 2003-2004 Syracuse City School District General Fund Operating Budget. / H
50.
8-0 / Lease Agreement - Vision in Progress Center, 1638 S. Salina St., for the operation of the For Love Against Violent Acts Outreach and Evening Program, $600 per month, for the period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. / 538
BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
51.
8-0 / Accept - From the Syracuse Volleyballers a donation in the amount of $250 on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs for a new volleyball net and related items at the McChesney Park Recreation Center. / 539
52.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs to provide music programming at various senior and youth centers and other public programs through Aprils 30, 2005. Total cost not to exceed $10,000 to be charged to the Recreation (contracted services) account. / 540
53.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Office - Recreational Trails Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $125,000 to be used for maintenance equipment and trailhead facilities along the Onondaga Creekwalk, to include restrooms, bike racks, benches and trash receptacles. The required 20% local match from the Onondaga Creek Improvement Account. / 541
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
54.
8-0 / Agreement - With the North Syracuse Central School District for work associated with the FAA and NYS funded School Sound Insulation Program at the Roxboro Middle School, to include project design, construction and evaluation and to grant an Avigation Easement to the City by the North Syracuse School District. / 542
55.
T / Local Law - To convey a restrictive easement, with right of access, for 51.68 acres of land located on the Hancock Field to the 174th Fighter Wing of the NY Air National Guard for a Restricted Munitions Storage Area. / T
56.
H / Amend - The Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, as amended, Chapter 42, which established the Minority and Women’s Business enterprise Participation Program, to extend the ordinance through May 29, 2006. / H
57.
H / Resolution - To honor Solace Elementary School for winning the Federal “No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon” award for improving test scores in the 2003-2004 school year. / H
Syracuse Common Council
Recessed at 1:15 P.M.
Reconvened at 1:54 P.M.
Adjourned at 2:05 P.M.

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