Common Council Meeting Minutes

To view the legislation referenced City of Utica in the below minutes, Common Council – Special Meeting please click the July 28th, 2023 highlighted link. A full list of legislation The meeting is called to order at 4:02 P.M. can be found following the minutes. Andrew Castilla, Deputy City Clerk To search for a specific word or Present: Katie Aiello, 1st District Councilmember; Robert Burmaster, 2nd District Councilmember; phrase,click the F key Celeste Friend, 3rd District Councilmember; while holding down Venice Ervin; 5th District Councilmember; the control key. Joseph Betrus, Jr., 6th District Councilmember; Type the desired word Mark Williamson, Councilmember at Large; Samantha Colosimo-Testa, Councilmember at Large; or phrase into the text Frank DiBrango, Councilmember at Large & President Pro-Temp box. To view the full recorded Also Present: Anthony Garramone, Esq., Common Council Attorney; Common Council Stephanie DiGiorgio, Esq., Assistant Corporation Counsel; Scott Ingersoll, Fire Chief, UFD; Meeting, please visit Brian Thomas, Commissioner, UED; the City of Utica Mark Williams, Chief of Police, UPD YouTube page PRO. RES. 1 – AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE A motion by Councilmember Friend to move Pro. Res. 1 Motion seconded by Councilmember Betrus Ayes: Burmaster, Friend, Ervin, Betrus, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 6 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. RES. 2 – AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE A motion by Councilmember Friend to move Pro. Res. 2 Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Ayes: Burmaster, Friend, Ervin, Betrus, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 6 Nays: 0 Adopted PRO. ORD. 3 – 4 WAY STOP A motion by Councilmember Friend to place Pro. Ord. 3 in Committee of the Whole Motion did not receive a second A motion by Councilmember Friend to amend Pro. Ord. 3 to add “This Ordinance will expire August 16th 2023 at midnight” Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster Motion to move Pro. Ord. 3 as amended made by Councilmember Friend Seconded by Councilmember Betrus Ayes: Burmaster, Friend, Ervin, Betrus, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 6 Nays: 0 Adopted as Ordinance #144 of 2023 A motion to adjourn made by Councilmember Friend Motion seconded by Councilmember Burmaster President Galime Adjourned: 4:13 P.M. Certify To: Budget, Comptroller Resolution: 1 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council July 28, 2023 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo- Testa, DiBrango AUTHORIZING SALE OF WINE AND BEER TO DELMONICO’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages and possession of an open container containing alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Utica city streets, sidewalks, playgrounds, parks, and right-of-way by Ordinance of the Common Council, except in certain instances where permission is granted by the Common Council. RESOLVED, that permission to sell beer and wine and exemption from the provisions of Section 2-15-43, subdivisions (c) (1), (2), and (3) regarding open containers of alcoholic beverages is granted to: Name of Sponsor: Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse/ICAN Name of Event: Golf Tournament Date of Event: Monday August 7, 2023 10AM to 6PM Location of Event: Valley View Golf Course 620 Memorial Parkway Utica NY 13501 FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit is conditioned upon the permittee defending, indemnifying and holding harmless the City of Utica, its agents and employees, from any liability allegedly occurring as a result of the activities authorized herein, and providing liability insurance, naming the City of Utica as an insured in the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 for general liability and $1,000,000.00 for liquor liability. A certificate showing such insurance to be in full force and effect shall be filed with the Corporation Counsel before undertaking the permitted activity. Yeas: Burmaster, Friend, Ervin, Betrus, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 6 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 28th day of July, 2023 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller Resolution: 2 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council July 28, 2023 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Aiello, Burmaster, Friend, Meola, Ervin, Betrus, Williamson, Colosimo- Testa, DiBrango AUTHORIZING SALE OF WINE AND BEER TO THE EAST UTICA CLASSIC WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages and possession of an open container containing alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Utica city streets, sidewalks, playgrounds, parks, and right-of-way by Ordinance of the Common Council, except in certain instances where permission is granted by the Common Council. RESOLVED, that permission to sell beer and wine and exemption from the provisions of Section 2-15-43, subdivisions (c) (1), (2), and (3) regarding open containers of alcoholic beverages is granted to: Name of Sponsor: The East Utica Classic Name of Event: Golf Tournament Date of Event: Sunday August 6, 2023 930AM to 6PM Location of Event: Valley View Golf Course 620 Memorial Parkway Utica NY 13501 FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit is conditioned upon the permittee defending, indemnifying and holding harmless the City of Utica, its agents and employees, from any liability allegedly occurring as a result of the activities authorized herein, and providing liability insurance, naming the City of Utica as an insured in the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 for general liability and $1,000,000.00 for liquor liability. A certificate showing such insurance to be in full force and effect shall be filed with the Corporation Counsel before undertaking the permitted activity. Yeas: Burmaster, Friend, Ervin, Betrus, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 6 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 28th day of July, 2023 ____________________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk Certify To: Budget, Comptroller, Sign Shop, Law Ordinance: 144 City of Utica Department of Legislation In Common Council Sponsored by: Councilmember Colosimo-Testa, Betrus July 28, 2023 INTERSECTIONS WHERE STOP REQUIRED ORDAINED, that Sec. 2-16-358 Schedule C: Intersections Where Stop Required, be amended to read as follows: Bleecker Street and St. Anthony Street, Four Way Stop at Each Intersection (Added 07/28/2023) BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the proper signage be erected where necessary. This Ordinance will expire at midnight on August 16th, 2023 Yeas: Burmaster, Friend, Ervin, Betrus, Colosimo-Testa, DiBrango – 6 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 28th day of July, 2023 _________________________________________________________________ Melissa R. Sciortino, City Clerk