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COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 8, 2002
1:00 P.M.
1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of
the Syracuse Common Council)
2. Invocation - (Delivered by Father Alfred Nortz of St. Vincent de Paul, Syracuse, New
York)
3. Roll Call - (Present - 7; Councilor Mahoney and Councilor McMahon absent)
4. Minutes - June 17, 2002 - (Adopted: 7-0)
5. Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #27, “Abandon - The 400 block of Tracy
Street. Anthony Fiorito, applicant. (Public Hearing held on Monday, July 8, 2002 at
1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)
Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #52, “Amend - Ord. #379 (7/9/01),
“Authorize - Lease and Airport Use Agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation for
the period of May 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002, on behalf of the Department
of Aviation.” Amend to increase the amount of leased terminal space by 305 square
feet, from 3,092 to 3,397 square feet. (Public Hearing held on Monday July 8, 2002
at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)
6. Petitions - (83 Signatures in support of maintaining a regular police officer in
Syracuse City Schools)
7. Committee Reports - (Public Safety (Veterans Affairs)
8. Communications - (From Minchin G. Lewis, City Auditor, a report regarding Audit of
Finance, Bureau of Treasury, License Function; From Genevieve R. Saya, Vice
President and Assistant to the President of LeMoyne College, accepting terms and
conditions of Ord. No. 295-02; From Chris Basher, Executive Director of the Boys
and Girls Club, accepting terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 214-02)
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
a. Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, to authorize the City of Syracuse to convey the
premises known as Tracy Street to 538 Erie Blvd. West LLC for the total sum of LL
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$3,450.
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WD10. Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of WD
Deeds for 2002.
BY COUNCILOR MAHONEY:
11. Agreement - With the Syracuse City School District under the Safe Schools Healthy
Students grant and the Syracuse Partnership to Prevent Juvenile Gun Violence to 315
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provide outreach and case management services for students at high-risk for gun
and/or gang activities, for the period of April 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002.
Total cost not to exceed $25,000.
12. Application & Agreement - To and with Federal Department of Health & Human
Services’ Office of Community Services under the Compassion Capital fund 316
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Demonstration Program for funds in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to assist
faith-based community organizations.
13. Lease Agreements - (YMCA of Greater Syracuse, 349 Montgomery St., $1,500 per
month, St. Lucy’s Academy, 422 Gifford St., $3,180 per month and Vision in 317
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Progress Center, 1638 South Salina St., $550 per month) for various programs on
behalf of the Syracuse City School District.
14. Lease Agreements - (Dunbar Center, 1453 S. State St., no charge, Syracuse
Northeast Community Center, 716 Hawley Ave., no charge, Spanish Action League, 318
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310 Seymour St., no charge and Southwest Community Center, 410 South Ave., no
charge) for Homebound Instruction Programs on behalf of the Syracuse City School
District.
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15. Lease Agreements - (Southwest Community Center, 401 South Avenue, $520 per
month, Holy Trinity Church, 501 Park St., $4,310 per month, Syracuse Housing 319
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Authority, 203 E. Castle St., $25 per month, Peace Inc. at Sumner School, 211
Bassett St., no charge and St. Vincent’s Church, 1103 Burnet Ave., $688 per month)
for Pre-kindergarten Programs on behalf of the Syracuse City School District.
16. Lease Agreements - (Delaware St. Baptist Church, 101 Dudley St., $225 per month,
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1308 Meadowbrook Dr., $50 per month, Southwest 320
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Community Center, 401 South Ave., no charge and Greater Love in Christ Church,
2026 Midland Avenue, $150 per month) for Alternate to Suspension Programs on
behalf of the Syracuse City School District.
17. Lease Agreements - (Rural Metro Medical Services, 488 W. Onondaga St., no
charge, Syracuse Boys & Girls Club, 201 Shonnard St., no charge, Syracuse 321
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Northeast Community Center, 716 Hawley Ave., $351 per month and North Area
Athletic & Education Center, 507 Pond St., $1,000 per month) for Alternate to
Suspension Programs on behalf of the Syracuse City School District.
BY COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:
18. Application & Agreement - To and with the Federal Department of Justices’ Bureau
of Justice Assistance for funds in an amount not to exceed $315,000 for the 322
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implementation of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program for a variety of
activities to enhance effective criminal justice operations. Local cash match of
$35,000 to be met through the 2002-2003 Police Department operating budget.
19. Authorize - The Department of Fire to renew the agreement with the two Fire
Department Chaplains for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Total 323
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cost not to exceed $2,600 per chaplain. Father Dan O’Hara, currently the only
chaplain, to receive the total amount of $5,200 if a second chaplain is not available.
20. Agreement - With Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse, for operating funds for the 324
period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Total cost not to exceed $63,535.
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21. Amend - Ordinance #261 (6/23/97), “Authorize - The Mayor to sign a Memorandum
of Agreement for a Center for Forensic Sciences with Onondaga County. The H
Memorandum of Agreement will authorize the creation of a consolidated Crime
Laboratory with DNA capability.” Amend to approve the Transfer of Function of eight
Police Department Crime Lab employees to Onondaga County in order to unify the
command structure of the Criminalistics Division.
22. Purchase w/c/b - Repair of the Opticom Units by the 3M Company, or the local
distributor, Traffic Engineering and Sales, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2002 through WD
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June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $4,800.
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23. Purchase w/c/b - Parts, maintenance and upgrading of the Opticom vehicle signal
priority system by 3M, or the local distributor, Traffic Engineering and Sales, Inc., for WD
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the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of
Fire. Total cost not to exceed $90,000.
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
24. Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes 325
(RAN’s) on behalf of the City of Syracuse, in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000.
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25. Authorize - The Commissioner of Finance to issue Revenue Anticipation Notes
(RAN’s) on behalf of the Syracuse City School District, in an amount not to exceed 326
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$27,000,000.
26. Contract - With The Credit Bureau to serve as the collection agency for delinquent
parking tickets, fines and penalties, for the period of two years, with the option of (1) 327
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one-year renewal. Total cost not to exceed commission rate of 17%.
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
27. Abandon - The 400 block of Tracy Street. Anthony Fiorito, applicant. (Public Hearing 328
held on Monday, July 8, 2002 at 1:00 P.M.)
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28. Authorize - Six-month moratorium on the issuance of certain building permits in the 329
Lakefront Development Area. Syracuse Lakefront Development Corp., applicant.
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29. Contract - With Schneider Laboratories, Inc. to provide laboratory testing and
analysis services for dust wipes and soil samples, on behalf of the Lead Hazard 330
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Control Program, for the period of one year with the option for one additional year.
Total cost not to exceed $16,000.
30. Permission - To Leroy Fagan, owner of the property at 264 Genesee Park Drive, to
encroach approximately 4′ x 30′ into the Genesee Park Drive right-of-way with a four- 331
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foot high chain link fence.
31. Permission - To John E. Salisbury II, owner of the property at 208 Avery Avenue, to
encroach approximately 8′ x 27′ into the Avery Avenue right-of-way with a four-foot 332
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high chain link fence.
32. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known
as 713-15 Oswego Street, a vacant lot, to Paul V. Jonza for the total sum of $2,800.
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33. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known
as 204 Green Street, a vacant lot, to Kenneth E. Massara for the total sum of $3,995. 333
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34. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known
as 336-38 Holland Street, a vacant lot, to Andrea McClive for the total sum of 334
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$1,800.
35. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known
as 567 Valley Drive, three brick apartments, to Roy Pearson for the total sum of 335
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$120,763.
36. Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known
as 806 N. Geddes Street, a vacant lot, to Janet and Samy Guindy for the total sum of WD
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$5,300.
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37. Special Permit - To establish a light-duty motor vehicle repair shop (sale and
installation of auto accessories) at 308-319 North Crouse Avenue. Jason J. Britton, H
applicant.
BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
38. Agreement - With Onondaga County and Syracuse University relative to traffic
control for the Carrier Dome, for the period of April 1, 2002 through December 31, 336
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2007.
39. Authorize - Standardized purchase of water flow and elevation instrumentation to
Bristol Babcock, Inc., for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf 337
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of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $30,000.
40. Authorize - Standardized purchase of fire hydrants and hydrant parts to: U.S. Pipe
and Foundry Corporation, Kennedy Valve, Clow Valve and Mueller, for the period of 338
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July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost
not to exceed $75,000.
41. Purchase w/c/b - Repair of pumps and/or motors in the water distribution system, for
the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of 339
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Water. Total cost not to exceed $45,000.
42. Purchase w/c/b - Repair, inspection, service and installation of audio tone,
telemetric, pump control equipment used to measure the elevation and flow of water 340
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at reservoirs, pumping stations and the water treatment plant, for the period of July
1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not
to exceed $50,000.
43. Purchase w/c/b - Different brands of valves for the water distribution system, for the
period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Water. 341
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Total cost not to exceed $45,000.
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44. Purchase w/c/b - Disposal of various items of solid waste such as tires,
miscellaneous debris, scrap metals, construction debris and other waste products, 342
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for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of
Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $250,000.
45. Purchase w/c/b - Pavement Marking Materials from the 3M Company, for the period
of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. 343
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Total cost not to exceed $75,000.
46. Purchase w/c/b - Parking meter parts and replacements from Duncan Meters, for the
period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Public 344
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Works. Total cost not to exceed $50,000.
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47. Purchase w/c/b - Repair service and parts for the Asphalt Plant, for the period of July
1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total 345
cost not to exceed $75,000.
48. Purchase w/c/b - Traffic signal equipment and repair parts, for the period of July 1,
2002 through June 30, 2003, on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total cost 346
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not to exceed $150,000.
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49. Purchase w/c/b - Safety shoes on the behalf of the Departments of Public Works,
Water, Airport, Fire, Police, Engineering and Parks for the period of July 1, 2002 347
through June 30, 2003. Total cost not to exceed $50,000.
50. Authorize - Support of the Onondaga County Empire Zone Boundary Revision to
allow for the creation of an additional sub-zone on Harrison Street, between South 348
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Townsend and South State Streets, known as the Convention Center Hotel project
site.
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51. Amend - Revised General Ordinances of the City of Syracuse, Article 3, Chapter 17,
to add a new section 17.23.1 entitled “Clinton Square Prohibitions” to codify the H
Parks Commissioner’s rules prohibiting bathing and any other unauthorized activity
in and around the Clinton Square pool and fountain.
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52. Amend - Ord. #379 (7/9/01), “Authorize - Lease and Airport Use Agreement with
JetBlue Airways Corporation for the period of May 1, 2001 through December 31, 349
2002, on behalf of the Department of Aviation.” Amend to increase the amount of
leased terminal space by 305 square feet, from 3,092 to 3,397 square feet. (Public
Hearing held on Monday July 8, 2002 at 1:00 P.M.)
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53. Approve - Application of Jowonio School to and with the NYS Environmental
Protection Fund for Parks Development to build a fully accessible playground, which 350
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will be available to the public, at the new Jowonio School site at 3049 E. Genesee
Street.
54. Resolution - Appointing Linda Clark, representing the Fifth Council District, as a 27-R
member of the Citizen Review Board for a term to expire on December 5, 2004.
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(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - JULY 8, 2002)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
55. Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Syracuse Grill) at 3815 South Salina Gen.
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Street. Shane Perry, Syracuse Grill, Inc., applicant.
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BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:
56. Purchase w/c/b - Heating, plumbing, electrical and air conditioning supplies and
services for various City departments including the Syracuse City School District and 351
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Community Development, for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Total
cost not to exceed $425,000.
57. Purchase w/c/b - Repair services and overhauling, including parts and labor for
automotive equipment for various City departments including the Syracuse City 352
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School District and Community Development, for the period of July 1, 2002 through
June 30, 2003. Total cost not to exceed $2,000,000.
BY COUNCILOR ATKINS:
58. Accept - A donation of the use of two 15-seat passenger vans from Mastercars
(D/B/A Americar), for the period of seven weeks, to transport All-Star Band members 353
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to various performance sites and children to their recreation programs. Total value of
the two vehicles is approximately $32,000. The City is responsible for fuel, liability
and collision coverage.
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:20 P.M.
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