Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by the Hon. Bethaida González, President of The

(12/15) COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE

REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 15, 2003

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 Rev. Patricia Wayne of James St. United Methodist Church, Syracuse, New York)

3. Roll Call - (All Present - 9)

4. Minutes - December 1, 2003 - (Adopted; 9-0)

5. Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #28, “Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with JetBlue Airways Corporation for service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of October 9, 2003 through December 31, 2003.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, December 15, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)

Public Hearing - Relative to Agenda Item #29, “Authorize - Various Use and Lease Agreements with carriers as described in Exhibit “A” for service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007.” (Public Hearing held on Monday, December 15, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.) (NO APPEARANCES)

6. Petitions - (none)

7. Committee Reports - (Airport; Public Safety (Veteran’s Affairs)

8. Communications - (From Michael Jesmer, accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #550 (11/21/03); From Moises Rivera accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #552 (11/17/03); From Richard O’Shea, representing Upstate Medical University, accepting terms and conditions of Ord. #577 (12/1/03) 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED:

BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:

a. Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse to convey all right, title and interest of the City of H Syracuse in and to 3 acres of land, described in Attachment “B” and Map “B”, known H as the abandoned portions of Kensington Place, Westcott Street and Kimber Drive (Dodge Drive) abandoned by Ord. #221 (5/19/03) and to accept title from Syracuse University of 8.28 acres of land as described in Attachment “A” and Map “A”, known as Lot 2 of the Hookway Tract.

BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:

b. Local Law - Of the City of Syracuse, to amend the City Charter, Article V, Chapter 6, 8-1 Department of Aviation and Article 5, Chapter 9, Department of Fire, to transfer the LL Simmon fire protection and firefighting operation with respect to the City’s aviation facilities s from the Department of Aviation to the Department of Fire, effective December 31, 2003.

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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:

10. Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of 49-R 9-0 Deeds for 2003 - 2004.

BY COUNCILOR MAHONEY:

11. Lease Agreement - Elmcrest Children’s Center Education/Athletic Center, 960 Salt 9-0 Springs Road, for classrooms and physical education for the period of December 1, 586 2003 through December 1, 2010, on behalf of the Syracuse City School District. Total rent from December 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 of $36,365 per month. Total rent from July 1, 2004 through December 1, 2010 of $4,332 per month, adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

12. Purchase w/c/b - The installation of security cameras, motion detectors and related 9-0 equipment for Corcoran ($45,292) and Henninger ($34,276) High Schools by Ber- 587 National Controls, Inc., on behalf of the Syracuse City School District, as part of the Byrne Security Grant. Total cost not to exceed $79,568.

2 BY COUNCILOR MINER:

13. Contract - With Blue Cross Blue Shield of CNY to administer the City’s health H program for active City employees for the period of three years beginning January 1, H 2004.

14. Contract - With POMCO to administer the City’s health benefits program for retired H employees and seventeen crossing guards, for the period of three years beginning H January 1, 2004.

15. Contract - With Davis Vision to provide a vision plan for active City employees for the 7-2 period of four years beginning January 1, 2004. 588 Miner, DeRegi s 16. Levy - Onondaga County Tax (Excluding Onondaga County Consolidated Sanitation 589 9-0 District) for 2004. 17. Levy - Onondaga County Water District Tax for 2004. 590 9-0 18. Levy - Onondaga County Sewer Rent for 2004. 591 9-0

BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:

19. Abandon - The 100 block of Sanford Avenue. Ronald W. Heilman & Jennifer H Simmonds, applicants. (Public Hearing to be held on Monday, January 5, 2004 at H 1:00 P.M.)

20. Authorize - The Department of Community Development Lead Program to provide 9-0 an eight-hour HUD/EPA lead based paint renovation, remodel and repair 592 maintenance training course and charge $150 per individual.

21. Authorize - The Department of Community Development Lead Program to provide 9-0 combination Lead Inspection/Risk Assessment Inspections and charge $350 per unit 593 and Lead Specification services and charge $50 per hour.

22. Permission - To Mary Jane Osborne, owner of the property located at 200 Rugby 1-8 Road, to encroach approximately 6’-6” x 117’ into the Teall Avenue right-of-way with D Miner a six-foot high PVC fence with lattice and four-foot-high black iron fence and to encroach approximately 3’ x 50’ into the Rugby Road right-of-way with a four-foot high black iron fence.

23. Special Permit - To establish a light-duty motor vehicle repair shop (upholstery shop) Gen. 9-0 at 1115 West Genesee Street. Joseph I. Gallagher, applicant. #44

BY COUNCILOR MASTERPOLE:

3 24. Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of 9-0 Syracuse to be used to defray the cost of the 2003/2004 Parking Garage 594 Rehabilitation Program on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Total amount not to exceed $325,000.

25. Authorize - The 2003/2004 Parking Garage Rehabilitation Program by the 595 9-0 Department of Public Works. Total cost not to exceed $325,000.

26. Authorize - A Memorandum of Understanding with the NYS DEC, for the period of 9-0 five years, to require the Department of Water to conform to the regulations of the 596 Environmental Conservation Law to protect waterways and wetlands during water main repairs.

27. Transfer Funds - From Cash Capital account #01.99999 to an account to be 9-0 determined by the Commissioner of Finance entitled “2003-2004 Engineering 597 Vehicles and Equipment” for the purchase of used vehicles for Building Services. Total amount not to exceed $55,000.

BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:

28. Authorize - Memorandum of Understanding with JetBlue Airways Corporation for 9-0 service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of October 9, 2003 598 through December 31, 2003. (Public Hearing held on Monday, December 15, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.)

29. Authorize - Various Use and Lease Agreements with carriers as described in Exhibit 9-0 “A” for service at Syracuse Hancock International Airport for the period of January 1, 599 2004 through December 31, 2007. (Public Hearing held on Monday, December 15, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.)

BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS, PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ & COUNCILOR O’CONNELL:

30. Agreement - With Local 1888 IAFF and the Syracuse Firefighters Local 280 IAFF 8-1 relative to the transfer of functions of fire protection and firefighting operations with 600 Simmon respect to the City’s aviation facilities from the Department of Aviation to the s Department of Fire, effective December 31, 2003.

(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA - DECEMBER 15, 2003)

WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE: 4 BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:

31. Waiver of Residency Requirement - As set forth in Section 8-112(2) of the Charter of the City of Syracuse-1960, as amended. With respect to Paul Trovato, employed by the Department of Engineering, Bureau of Water.

Syracuse Common Council Adjourned at 2:15 P.M.