Common Council Meeting Minutes

To view the legislation referenced in the below City of Utica minutes, please click the Common Council – Regular Meeting highlighted link. A full October 19th, 2022 list of legislation can be found following the minutes. To search for a specific word or phrase, click The meeting is called to order at 7:02 P.M. the F key while holding down the control key. Type the Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk; Andrew Castilla, Deputy City Clerk desired word or phrase into Michael Galime, Common Council President the text box. To view the full recorded Common Council Present: Katie Aiello, 1st District Councilmember; Meeting, please visit the City Robert Burmaster, 2nd District Councilmember; of Utica Youtube page. Celeste Friend, 3rd District Councilmember; Frank Meola, 4th District Councilmember; Venice Ervin; 5th District Councilmember; Joseph Betrus, Jr., 6th District Councilmember; Mark Williamson, Councilmember at Large; Samantha Colosimo-Testa, Councilmember at Large Frank DiBrango, Councilmember at Large & President Pro-Temp Also Present: Anthony Garramone, Esq., Common Council Attorney; Stephanie DiGiorgio, Esq., Assistant Corporation Counsel; Ed Noonan, Deputy Chief, UPD Scott Ingersoll, Fire Chief Marquis Phillips, Codes Commissioner A motion to waive the minutes from the previous meeting made by Councilmember Williamson The motion is seconded by Councilmember Burmaster None opposed: Minutes waived No speakers signed up for Public Hearing A motion by Councilmember Meola to pull PRO. ORD. 2 – SALE OF 932-934 SCHUYLER STREET from Committee of the Whole Motion seconded by Councilmember Betrus Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus. Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #93 of 2022 A motion by Councilmember Aiello to pull PRO. ORD. 4 – SALE OF 1005 & 1009 PARK AVENUE from Committee of the Whole Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus. Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #94 of 2022 A motion by Councilmember Ervin to pull PRO. ORD. 6 – SALE OF 1201 SEYMOUR AVENUE from Committee of the Whole Motion seconded by Councilmember Williamson Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus. Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #95 of 2022 A motion by Councilmember Ervin to pull PRO. ORD. 8 – SALE OF 1525 WEST STREET from Committee of the Whole Motion seconded by Councilmember Betrus Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus. Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #96 of 2022 A motion by Councilmember Burmaster to pull PRO. ORD. 10 – SALE OF 1112 STARK STREET from Committee of the Whole Motion seconded by Councilmember DiBrango Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus. Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #97 of 2022 A motion by Councilmember Aiello to pull PRO. ORD. 12 – SALE OF 623 SOUTH STREET from Committee of the Whole Motion seconded by Councilmember Betrus Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus. Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #98 of 2022 4 speakers signed up for Public Comment Period A motion by Councilmember Meola to waive the Thursday Rule Motion seconded by Councilmember Friend PRO. RES 1 – RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CANDIDATE TO THE ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE UPPER MOHAWK VALLEY REGIONAL WATER BOARD PRO. RES. 1 is being sponsored by the Full Council Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. ORD. 2 – E & A TRANSFER – GAS AND OIL A motion by Councilmember Friend to move Pro. Ord. 2 Motion seconded by Councilmember Meola Adopted as Ordinance #99 of 2022 PRO. ORD 3 – INTERSECTIONS WHERE STOP REQUIRED – ALBANY STREET AND MASON STREET, SOUTHEAST CORNER A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 3 Motion seconded by Councilmember Friend Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #100 of 2022 PRO. ORD. 4 – ONE WAY STREETS – MASON STREET, NORTHBOUND FROM SOUTH STREET TO ALBANY STREET A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Ord. 4 Motion seconded by Councilmember Friend Adopted as Ordinance #101 of 2022 PRO. RES 5 – RESOLUTION REQUESTING A 90-DAY TRIAL OF THE COMPLETE STREETS POLICY TO BE IMPLEMENTED ON GENESEE STREET FROM ORISKANY STREET TO COTTAGE PLACE A motion by Councilmember DiBrango to place Pro. Res. 5 in Committee of the Whole Motion seconded by Councilmember Betrus Ayes: Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 4 Nays: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin - 5 Motion Defeated President Galime opened the floor for discussion President Galime took the floor back and opened the voting A motion by Councilmember Aiello to move Pro. Res. 5 Motion seconded by Councilmember Meola Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin – 5 Nays: Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango - 4 Adopted INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW #5 OF 2022. A LOCAL LAW ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH (45) TO SECTION 3.007 OF THE UTICA CITY CHARTER THAT MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SHALL BE ALLOWED TO SPEAK AT ANY MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC COMMISSION A motion by Councilmember Friend to take Introductory Local Law #5 from the table Motion seconded by Councilmember Meola None opposed The Council acknowledges that Introductory Local Law #5 was read in its FINAL FORM Ayes: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 8 Nays: Ervin - 1 Adopted A motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Williamson Seconded by Councilmember Friend President Galime Adjourned: 7:54 P.M. Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, URA Ordinance: 93 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Burmaster October 19, 2022 Ordinance approving the designation of Edgar Avila as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 932-934 Schuyler Street WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 932-934 Schuyler Street; and WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from Edgar Avila; and the developer proposes to purchase 932-934 Schuyler Street to fence and pave to create additional parking for his property; and the purchase will require the payment of $750.00; and WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan. ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area; AND FURTHER ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $750.00; and FURTHER ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, URA Ordinance: 94 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Aiello October 19, 2022 Ordinance approving the designation of Raymond Risucci as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 1005 & 1009 Park Avenue WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 1005 & 1009 Park Avenue; and WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from Raymond Risucci; and the developer proposes to purchase 1005 & 1009 Park Avenue to continue using as parking for his adjacent property; and the purchase will require the payment of $2,098.54; and WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan. ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area; AND FURTHER ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $2,098.54.00; and FURTHER ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, URA Ordinance: 95 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Ervin October 19, 2022 Ordinance approving the designation of Carlos Morquecho as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 1201 Seymour Avenue WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 1201 Seymour Avenue; and WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from Carlos Morquecho; and the developer proposes to purchase 1201 Seymour Avenue to fence for his adjacent property; and the purchase will require the payment of $250.00; and WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan. ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area; AND FURTHER ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $250.00; and FURTHER ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, URA Ordinance: 96 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Ervin October 19, 2022 Ordinance approving the designation of Jamie Quito as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 1525 West Street WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 1525 West Street; and WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from Jamie Quito; and the developer proposes to purchase 1525 West Street to renovate for primary residence; and the purchase will require the payment of $20,000.00; and WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan. ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area; AND FURTHER ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $20,000.00; and FURTHER ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, URA Ordinance: 97 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Burmaster October 19, 2022 Ordinance approving the designation of Piedad Inoa as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 1112 Stark Street WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 1112 Stark Street; and WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from Piedad Inoa; and the developer proposes to purchase 1112 Stark Street to renovate for primary residence; and the purchase will require the payment of $31,000.00; and WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan. ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area; AND FURTHER ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $31,000.00; and FURTHER ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, URA Ordinance: 98 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Aiello October 19, 2022 Ordinance approving the designation of Senad Zukic as an eligible and qualified project sponsor pursuant to Article 15 of the General Municipal Law for the purpose of the sale of 623 South Street WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency has acquired 623 South Street; and WHEREAS, The Utica Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to sell development parcels in said area to prospective developers, pursuant to the requirements set forth in Article 15, Section 507, of the General Municipal Laws of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, a purchase offer for this property has been received by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency from Senad Zukic; and the developer proposes to purchase 623 South Street to renovate for primary residence for his daughters; and the purchase will require the payment of $57,000.00; and WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency has been authorized to execute a contract for sale with the aforementioned developer subject to the buyer meeting all applicable terms and conditions relative to the sale of subject development including the approval of the Utica Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Utica Urban Renewal Agency published a public hearing notice which described all relevant terms and conditions of the proposed sale of said disposition parcel, and further provided for a public hearing before the Utica Common Council, all in accordance with Article 15, of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, October 19, 2022 a public hearing was held before the Utica Common Council, and the public was given the opportunity to ask questions, and offer comments relative to the proposed sale, and subsequent development of the aforesaid property; and the proposed project purchase offer is consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the Utica Urban Renewal Plan. ORDAINED: That the Utica Common Council authorizes the Mayor, as Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, to enter into a land contract pursuant to the terms and conditions outlined in the land contract, in order to sell which are located in the Utica Urban Renewal area; AND FURTHER ORDAINED: That the purchase price for the above said property is $57,000.00; and FURTHER ORDAINED: That the Chairman of the Utica Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary to complete the disposition of this property for the aforesaid purpose. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller Resolution: 1 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council October 19, 2022 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo- Testa, DiBrango RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CANDIDATE TO THE ONEIDA COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE UPPER MOHAWK VALLEY REGIONAL WATER BOARD RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 1226-e of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York and the agreement between the City of Utica Common Council and the County of Oneida Board of Legislators, the Common Council hereby nominates the following individual as a candidate for appointment to the Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board by the Oneida County Board of Legislators: Mark Ford 1600 Parkway East Utica, NY 13501 For a (3) three-year term to expire December 31, 2025. FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Utica is hereby directed to transmit the name of the council nominee to the Clerk of the County Legislature and retain a record specifying the date of delivery thereof. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller Ordinance: 99 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmembers Meola, Williamson October 19, 2022 BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR ORDAINED, the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make the following transfer of funds: Account No. Account Name Amount From: A59999-999 Contingency $115,000.00 To: A53121-463 Police Administration - Gas & Oil $50,000.00 A53417-463 Fire Mechanic - Gas & Oil $50,000.00 A57110-463 Parks Maintenance - Gas & Oil $15,000.00 Explanation for Transfer: To adjust accounts to reflect continued increase in gas & oil prices. A59999-999 Original Budget: $250,000.00 Revised Budget with Transfer $103,988.00 Transfers in: - Transfers out: $31,012.00 Expended & Encumbered: - Balance before Transfer: $218,988.00 Percent Used (Original Budget): 0.00% Percent Used (Revised Budget): 0.00% A53121-463 Original Budget: $190,000.00 Revised Budget with Transfer $240,000.00 Transfers in: - Transfers out: - Expended & Encumbered: $155,861.08 Balance before Transfer: $34,138.92 Percent Used (Original Budget): 118.51% Percent Used (Revised Budget): 64.94% A53417-463 Original Budget: $60,000.00 Revised Budget with Transfer $110,000.00 Transfers in: - Transfers out: - Expended & Encumbered: $61,710.05 Balance before Transfer: $(1,710.05) Percent Used (Original Budget): 118.51% Percent Used (Revised Budget): 56.10%  A57110-463 Original Budget: $33,600.00 Revised Budget with Transfer $48,600.00 Transfers in: Transfers out: Expended & Encumbered : $35,249.86 Balance before Transfer: $(1,649.86) Percent Used (Original Budget): 118.51% Percent Used (Revised Budget): 72.53% Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, Law, UPD, Sign Shop Ordinance: 100 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Aiello October 19, 2022 INTERSECTION WHERE STOP REQUIRED ORDAINED, that Sec. 2-16-358 Schedule C: Intersections where stop required of the Utica City Code be amended to include the following: Albany St and Mason St, Southeast corner to control northbound traffic on Mason St. FURTHER ORDAINED, that the proper signage be erected where necessary. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, Law, UPD, Sign Shop Ordinance: 101 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Aiello October 19, 2022 One-Way Streets ORDAINED, that Sec. 2-16-356 Schedule A: One-way streets of the Utica City Code be amended to include the following: Mason St, Northbound from South St to Albany St. FURTHER ORDAINED, that the proper signage be erected where necessary. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 9 Nays: 0 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of an Ordinance of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Ordinance. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, Engineering, UPD, Sign Shop Resolution: 2 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council October 19, 2022 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Aiello, Friend, Meola RESOLUTION REQUESTING A 90-DAY TRIAL OF THE COMPLETE STREETS POLICY TO BE IMPLEMENTED ON GENESEE STREET FROM ORISKANY STREET TO COTTAGE PLACE RESOLVED, In accordance with the Complete Streets Policy adopted on August 17th 2016, the Common Council of the City of Utica does hereby request a 90 trial of the Complete Streets Policy to be implemented on Genesee Street from Oriskany Street to Cottage Place. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper signage be erected where necessary. Yeas: Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin – 5 Nays: Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango - 4 Adopted. STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY OF UTICA ) City Clerk’s Office ) ss. ) I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a Resolution of the Common Council with the record of proceedings of the Common Council of said City of Utica, duly made and on file in this office, and that same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said Resolution. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the Corporate Seal of said City, and subscribe my name, this 20th day of October, 2022 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk  Submitted to council by: Councilmember Friend Proposed Ordinance No. Submitted to council on: 10 / 04 / 22 Proposed Resolution No. Sent to Council Attorney on: 10 / 04 / 22 Thursday Rule Waiver Required? Y Date of Legislation: 10 / 05 / 22 Explanation provided to council on: / / ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF UTICA Department of Legislation Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Friend, Aiello A LOCAL LAW ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH (45) TO SECTION 3.007 OF THE UTICA CITY CHARTER THAT MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL SHALL BE ALLOWED TO SPEAK AT ANY MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD AND THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC COMMISSION INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 2022 Presented and read October 5, 2022. Laid on the Table October 5, 2022. Adopted by the Common Council by a vote of YEAS: 8, NAYS: 1, on October 19th, 2022. Became a Local Law with the approval of the Mayor on __________, 2022, after a public hearing on __________, 2022. BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF UTICA, NEW YORK SECTION 3.007 (b) is hereby amended to add paragraph (45) which shall read as follows: Section 3.007 (b) (45) (b) (45) Members of the Common Council shall have the right to speak at any meeting of the Planning Board and/or the Scenic and Historic Commission on proposals in their district. The council member shall be allotted time to be determined by the members of the Planning Board and Scenic and Historic Commission. The councilmember speaking does not represent the views of the Common Council, nor will the councilmember attempt to engage in debate with the members of the Planning Board or Scenic and Historic Commission. Nothing herein shall be implied or affect the responsibility of the Planning Board and Scenic and Historic Commission and its powers to solely determine the matter before them in the manner provided by law. Effective date. This local law shall take effect upon filing in the office of the New York State Secretary of State or as otherwise provided by law. MEMBERS AYES NAYS MEMBERS AYES NAYS ADOPTED OR DISAPPROVED BY 1 K. Aiello 6 J. Betrus THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 2 R. Burmaster 7 M. Williamson AYES _______ NAYS _______ 3 C. Friend 8 S. Colosimo-Testa DATE ADOPTED _____/_____/ 2022 4 F. Meola 9 F. DiBrango 5 V. Ervin 10 M. Galime