Good afternoon, everyone.

Please rise for the pleasure of allegiance and remain standing.

Spirit that moves among us, between us, and within us that reminds us of our connection to one another.

Awaken us to your presence.

We call upon you, Spirit, to be present in this space as our community leaders make decisions for this place and for its people.

Bring to their minds the clarity that they need to choose with care and with affection for the least of these, as much as for the greatest.

Be with us in moments when we understand that representing our community is an act of all of us together in all of our infinite shades of diversity.

And the more we can include, the greater we become, and the more we are enriched by the presence of all.

Let us remember on the eve of Pride Month as it begins that there are infinite ways to live, to express oneself, to be a person in this world.

Let us know that each of us is a blessed and beloved child of the universe and of God.

However, we understand.

Let us know that being in this room is a privilege.

May we be thankful and grateful for the wisdom and clarity brought here by those we have chosen from among us as our leaders, and from those who remind us of the foundations on which we stand, of the community where we ground ourselves and the places that we come from.

With all of these things in our minds and in our hearts, we offer gratitude.

Amen.

And blessed be.

Thank you, Molly.

Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

Yes, President Pro Temp.

Councillor Codwell.

President Councillor Machov here.

Councillor Aaron Wright.

Councillor Navi.

Councillor Moore.

Here.

Councillor Williams.

Councillor Jones Rouser.

Present.

Councillor Mato.

Here.

All present.

May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the May 18th, 2026 meeting.

So moved.

So moved.

Second.

Second.

All in favor.

Aye.

Are there any petitions?

No.

President Pro Temp.

Are there any committee reports?

Oh, yes.

I thought so.

Um, I actually had a committee report on the 21st, amending an agreement with Mosaic Consulting Group for Software Implementation Services.

Anyone else?

On behalf of President Panyagua.

Communication council.

Oh, communications, sorry.

Communications.

Yes, President Pro Temp.

I'm sorry.

We got a committee report still.

Council Moore.

I'm sorry.

Back to committee.

No, Councilor Moore, your committee report.

Oh, I apologize.

I was looking at something.

Uh we the public safety and the finance committee held a meeting on Thursday, May 28th at 10:30 to talk about updating the updates on automated enforcement.

Thank you.

Communications.

Yes, President Pro Temp.

I have one from Honorable Alex Marion, City Auditor.

Uh, and a dog report on licensing, shelter and control from Empire State Development, a general project plan for New York State Urban Development Corporation from our current constituent regarding the hazardous conditions of sidewalk and a resolution number 76 in support of the Harriet Tuchman Underground Railroad New York Senate Byway nomination and quarters management plan adoption assignments on behalf of President Panagua.

I have item number eight.

I will introduce it and urge its adoption.

Are there any objections?

Any discussion?

Please call the roll.

All in favor, aye.

Opposed, unanimous.

Resolution number 76 in support of the Harriet Tuckman Underground Railroad New York Senate Byway nomination and quarters management plan adoption assignment Thank you on behalf of President Panagua I have item number eight I will introduce it and urge its adoption are there any objections any discussion please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous council caldwell thank you vote monta blessings to all today I have items nine through thirteen I would like to introduce them and urge their adoption item number nine are there any objections any discussion please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item number 10 are there any objections communications please call the roll all in favor aye opposed is unanimous 11 any discussion any objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 12 any discussion any objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous council majoke thank you for tem I have item 13 to 26 item 13 14 15 16 will be held item 17 to 17 to 24 already item 25 will be held item 26 is ready i would like to introduce them and urge the adoption councilman joke 25 will be introduced and tabled correct tabled right yes okay introduce and tabled okay item 13 will be held item 14 will be held item 15 will be held item 16 will be held item 17 is there any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed item 18 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 19 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 20 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 21 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 22 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed shananimous item 23 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 24 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 25 will be introduced and tabled item 26 any discussion any objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous councilor aaron right thank you mr tum i have items 27 through 42 i would like to introduce and urge their adoption item 27 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor opposed is unanimous hey joe you um i have to go back to 25 for council mach to introduce and um uh introduce in table the local law uh president pro temp did say it would be introduced in table okay all right 28 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed shunanimous item 29 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 30 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed is unanimous item 31 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed is unanimous item 32 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed is unanimous item 33 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed is unanimous item 34 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed is unanimous item 35 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 36 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed is unanimous item 37 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 38 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 39 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous item 40 any discussion objections please call the roll in favor aye opposed unanimous 41 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous 42 any discussion objections please call the roll all in favor aye opposed unanimous counselor Hudson thank you i have items 43 3 through 53 item 43 44 45 46 are being held 47 I'd like to introduce and urge its adoption item 40 8 is being held 49 is being held item 50 I'd like to introduce and urge this adoption 51 is being held

Objections?

Please call the rule.

All in favor?

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Councilor Hudson.

Thank you.

I have items 43 to 53.

Item 43, 44, 45, 46 are being held.

47.

I'd like to introduce an urge adoption.

Item 40 8 is being held.

49 is being held.

Item 50, I'd like to introduce an urgent adoption.

51 is being held.

52, I'd like to introduce an urgent adoption.

And 52 is ready.

I'd like to 53 is ready.

I'd like to introduce an urgent adoption.

Item number 43 will be held.

Item 44 will be held.

Item 45 will be held.

Item 46 will be held.

Item 47, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor?

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Item 48 will be held.

Item 49 will be held.

Item 50, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Item 52, any discussion.

Objections, please call the rule.

All in favor?

Opposed.

Item 53, any discussion.

Objections.

Please call the roll.

All in favor?

Aye.

Opposed.

It's unanimous.

Council Nave.

Thank you, President Pro Ten.

Today I have item 54 resolution.

I will ask for its adoption.

I'm gonna read the resolution, then after the meeting, I will present it.

It's a resolution to recognize and celebrate Kelly's Touch for outstanding contributions to the city of Syracuse.

Whereas in 2009, Dale Johnson founded Telly's Touch, a north side-based nonprofit organization that is committed to empowering underserved youth through mentorship, education, athletics, leadership, development, and meaningful community engagement.

And whereas with its mission rooted in compassion, opportunity, and inclusion.

Tilly's touch has become a beacon of encouragement, positivity, and inspiration for children and families throughout the city of Syracuse.

And whereas Tilly's touch has created a safe, welcoming and uplifting environment where youth are empowered to build lasting friendships, strengthen teamwork and discipline, and discover a true sense of belonging, both on and off the field, and whereas through youth soccer programming, academic support, mentorship initiatives, and community-centered activities.

Tilly's touch has provided young people with opportunities to grow, not only as athletes, but also as confident, respectful, and resilient individuals.

And whereas Kelly's touch has played an essentially meaningful role in supporting refugee, immigrant, and new American youth and families throughout the city of Syracuse by posturing inclusion, building confidence, strengthening English language skills, and helping young people feel more connected to their community, and whereas the dedication heart demonstrated by Kelly's Touch continues to uplift neighborhoods, inspire hope, and strengthen the social fabric of Syracuse communities by investing in the next generations of leaders and whereas organizations is Telly's touch, remind us of the incredible impact that kindness, mentorship, and community support can have in transforming lives and creating butter brighter futures for all.

Now therefore, be it resolved that the city of Syracuse is duly elected representatives of the proud citizens of the city of Syracuse, Dubai, honor and recognize Dale Johnson as Telly's touch for outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to empowering youth, supporting families, and promoting unity, opportunity, and hope throughout the city of Syracuse, and we proudly celebrate the positive difference Kelly's Touch continues to make it well.

Um just real quick.

If if you're if you're not aware, come on up, boys.

These guys are pretty excited.

They got the they got to get out of school a little early today.

We just we just hit McDonald's on the way here.

So they're they're they're pretty excited.

But uh, you know, it's it's um it's funny that uh you know what I'm doing now is is is great because I I get to I get to spend my my days with these guys every every every day of the the of the year now, including working with the Syracuse City School District.

You know, it's it's um it's it's it's crazy because you know when it when I was when I was a kid growing up, you know, I didn't want to leave my house because I I thought my dad would you know beat the heck out of my mom, so I wanted to be there in case anything really happened.

So now here I am today, making sure that these guys, you know, get to school, get the school on time, uh be accountable for their actions, and um it's all because of of using soccer as that golden nugget, so so we can we can accommodate that and um you know it's this is uh I'm living my dream.

I am I'm living my dream.

This is the best job in the world.

Uh spending time with these guys.

So I appreciate your your recognition.

Um we uh I'm gonna I'm gonna give you some uh brochures if if that's okay.

Um for everybody.

I know I know I know Rashida and Marty very well.

Some of the other folks, I I know a couple of you guys, but uh we would love that you our door is open all the time.

We're at 211 Cotabwa Street, Tilly's Touch Community Center.

We'd love to have you any anytime you want to stop by the doors open, and uh you know you can check us out and see see uh see what we're doing on a daily basis.

So I appreciate your time.

I appreciate you're welcome.

Thank you and also uh June 12th.

June, yeah, yes, we have Friday, June 12th.

We're having an open house uh fundraiser, it's our first annual fundraiser.

And uh, you know, we're we're just uh we're showing off our showing off our space.

Um you know it we're we're well connected in the community.

We're we're right in the heart of the north side, and that's where uh that's where that's where most of our most of our kids live.

So they they have a safe space to come um, you know, every night of the week, including Fridays and Saturdays.

Um this past Saturday we just this past weekend we just spent the weekend in Lake Placid in a soccer tournament where our where our uh 2013s won their tournament.

Um these guys placed and they came in second.

So thank you again very much.

And we'll present the right we'll present the resolution after the meeting, okay?

Okay, thank you.

Thank you.

We um hold on one second, hon.

Item 34.

Any further discussion?

Please go ahead.

Item 54.

Yes, thank you.

The discussion is uh yesterday was my birthday, and I had a phenomenal cake brought in.

Thank you to Eric and to uh President Panayagua.

I'd like to share it with the kids today.

So it's coming to the back of the council chambers in a couple of minutes, just in case anybody is hungry.

Thank you.

Um pro tem I'd like to say maybe a few words.

Um Mr.

Johnson, um, as somebody that grew up playing soccer, you know, as refugees soccer's life.

And you know, not to exabor this any more than it is already.

Um when we're in camp, you know, you could be hungry, but when that soccer thrown at you, you show up, you know, that hunger exits.

And coming here as well, trying to make yourself acquainted with the with the community, especially for refugee kids, you know, soccer become that bridge as well.

So I just want to say thank you for doing this for them, uh, because it means a lot to them and their families.

Uh and into the uh you to be used as well as uh an introduction to this community as well.

So thank you so much with everyone that you work with to give opportunity on life to these kids.

Thank you.

Um Pro Sam.

Um Dale, I just want to say um you are amazing, and I thank you for the work that you put into the community.

Yes, I think Cho wants to play soccer against the kids.

I think they got some for them.

Yeah, I got some forum, right?

Um, but from the time I met you and the time everything I see you, I see you, and I see the greatness you do.

Your heart is of gold.

You want so much for the children, and you won't stop.

When I say he won't stop, he won't stop until he gets it, right?

Um, all the way preparing, making sure they have the basic needs and prepare and helping families out in a deeper way.

Well, I won't go so deep and exposing that, but I thank you, and I see you, and I appreciate everything you do, and I appreciate your commitment to the community.

Thank you, Marty.

Thank you.

Thank you, colleague.

Any objections?

Please call the roll.

All in favor, aye.

Opposed.

Shenanimous.

Counselor Moore.

Thank you, Pro Temp.

I have items 55 and 56.

I would like to introduce and urge their adoption.

Item 55, is there any discussion?

Any objections, please call the roll.

All in favor, aye.

Opposed, shenanigans.

Item 56, is there any discussion?

Objections, please call the role.

All in favor, aye.

Opposed, unanimous.

Counselor Moore.

Thank you.

The resolution to read in recognition of May 30th being multiple sclerosis awareness day in the city of Syracuse.

Once I'm done reading, I'm gonna invite Anne Marie Johnson to come up and say a few words.

Whereas multiple sclerosis is a chronic and unpredictable, often debilitating neurological disease which affects the central nervous system in millions of individuals worldwide, including many residents and families in the city of Syracuse.

And whereas symptoms and progression of MS can vary greatly person to person, and it can create significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens for those living with the disease.

And whereas MS Awareness Day provides an opportunity for increased awareness and public education of the disease, helping foster better understanding, increased compassion and inclusion, and recognition of the strength and resilience displayed daily by those who live with MS.

And whereas MS Awareness Day goes beyond those affected by the disease.

It is a platform to champion the caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, community advocates in various organizations whose unrelenting efforts provide support, resources, treatment advancements, and hope.

And whereas through continued education, advocacy, and investment in research, communities can help improve accessibility, encourage early diagnosis and treatment, and work toward a future free from the challenges posed by multiple sclerosis.

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Syracuse Common Council as duly elected representatives of the proud citizens of the city of Syracuse do hereby declare May 30th, 2026 as multiple sclerosis awareness day, and do hereby reaffirm our commitment to supporting residents and families impacted by multiple sclerosis while raising awareness throughout the community.

Thank you.

I met Anne Marie while I was campaigning.

Um and we've had some really wonderful conversations, and I admire her strength and her courage facing this disease herself.

So Anne Marie, if you'd like to come up and say a few words.

I've been going to PT, so I'm trying out, not using my cane.

Okay, I wrote things down because I'm a talker and I'll go beyond the three minutes.

So again, my name is Anne Marie Johnson and my colleague here, Laquana Brown.

We are both MS ambassadors for the National MS Society.

And we would first like to thank the council for this resolution in recognition of MS Awareness Day in the city of Syracuse.

As as told earlier, MS is a neurological disease which your own body attacks itself, covering your brain and your spinal cord.

And much of that leads to a multitude of symptoms like fatigue, numbness, tingling, mobility issues, and vision problems.

While there is no cure, various treatments can manage symptoms and slow disease progression.

Getting an accurate and early diagnosis is a major focus of global health care initiatives in order to improve health care outcomes.

And here in the United States, one million people.

Every five minutes, someone somewhere in the world is diagnosed with MS.

Here in Syracuse, a Blue Cross Blue Shield study revealed that Syracuse has the highest prevalence of MS in the nation.

However, there are members of our community, for example, upstate neurological center of MS Comprehensive Care, the National MS Society, MS Resources of Central New York, and Q's MS warriors who have been working tirelessly to increase the awareness of MS in Central New York.

We're challenging common myths about MS and helping more people understand the role that evidence-informed lifestyle choices can play along, medical treatment, support, and community.

Together, we are sending out a message to those living with MS that you are not alone and to promote awareness and improve our community health outcomes.

And to promote awareness and improve our community health outcomes.

Because after all, MS may be a diagnosis, but it's not a destiny.

If you are looking at how you could possibly get involved, the National Emma Society is still collecting donations with the MS Walk.

Most of the donations go directly to research and patient supports and advocacy.

Please see walk MS and donate to Team Q's MS Warriors, upstate neurology, because together we could put it end to MS.

Thank you.

Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Give it to Nate Nader.

Yeah.

Okay.

Item 57.

Any further discussion?

Yes.

Pro 10.

Um I am a, I would like to believe I am, anyway, a good friend of Anne Marie's and a great admirer of Anne Marie.

Um she has uh exposed me to many of the issues that individuals with MS deal with, um opening my eyes to some of the things that my own nephew um has been going through and possibly will go through as an individual with MS, he him and his father actually.

Um I was a part of the MS walk, thanks to Miss Anne Marie.

Um, and um also Anne Marie coming to Syracuse uh brought life, I I believe, brought life to the awareness of um not just African Americans dealing with um MS, but for everyone who's dealt with MS.

Um, I think that her drive to get the information to the community is vital.

Um, she's done an excellent job in spreading the word, making it, you know, getting making awareness to what's going on and and how to combat some of the issues um that individuals face.

So, Anne Marie, I appreciate you.

Um, and I look forward to the walk this year.

Any further?

Any objections?

Please call the role.

All in favor, aye, opposed, unanimous.

Counselor Williams.

Thank you, President Pro Tem.

On behalf of myself and Councillor Caldwell and the remainder of the common council, I'd like to introduce and urge the adoption of item 58.

Any discussion?

Yes, President Pro Tem.

Um, so despite the fact that three of our last five items have been resolutions, that's not normal around here.

Um this is a very celebratory day, and we're glad to have you know folks representing Chile's Touch, MS Awareness, and also the Ed Smith County's in the room.

Um we are here to celebrate the page flippers.

And I guess I will apologize to our our younger visitors today.

Our agendas aren't usually this long either.

We usually would have been out of here about 20 minutes ago.

But um you chose uh a very busy day.

Um, so typically what we do as you observed, um, Councillor Nave and Counselor Moore read the resolution that came from the common council.

Um, we thought it be appropriate that a team called the Page Flippers could probably read to the Common Council their own resolution.

And so yes.

I know there's a lot of kind of silly punctuation, and there's a lot of big words in here.

But if the page flippers want to give it a shot, we'd love to we'd love to hear why we're honoring you and what really special things you did.

So um Commissioner OJ, you want to help with the resolution?

Whereas during this year's battle of the books, Ed Smith Pre-K8 school was represented by third grade students, Mira Garardi, Theodore O.

J.

and Albert White, and were called the Page Flippers.

And whereas the page flippers worked incredibly hard to prepare for the competitions through extra reading, studying support of one another, and displaying sportsmanship every step of the way.

Whereas they demonstrated remarkable teamwork determination, curiosity, and love of reading, and their enthusiasm helped them advance through competitions at their school for their Syracuse City School District.

And at competitions, where they earned first place, securing a spot in the super regionals and the page flippers are an example of what can be accomplished through teamwork.

Persevation, imagination, and a passion for learning.

And their success has brought tremendous pride and excitement to Ed Smith Regade School.

The Syracuse say school district, their teachers, classmates, family, and the entire Syracuse community.

And whereas the common council wishes to celebrate not only their academic achievement, but also their joy, confidential friendships, and inspiration.

They have shared with others through their love of books and learning.

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Syracuse Common Council is duly elected representatives of the proud citizens of the city of Syracuse to hereby congratulate the page flippers, Battle of the Books team for their extraordinary accomplishment.

And we applaud Mara Garari, Theodore O.

J.

and Albert White for sharing that big dreams, bright minds, and teamwork can lead to amazing success.

Your gentleman did a much better job than we do.

Any further discussion on 58?

Yes.

I just want to congratulate everyone and your phenomenal librarian and teachers.

You have done an excellent job digging into reading, and we are very proud of you.

Thank you for joining us today.

Thank you.

Um wow, stop crying.

But that was phenomenal.

Um Albert, Mira, and Theodore.

You three are amazing.

I want you to know that the sky's the limit, and you guys read almost better than me over here.

Like you were just flowing.

But thank you, thank you, thank you for coming.

Thank you for representing your school and keep dreaming big.

Keep reading, keep just doing all the great things, because it's here.

You guys got it.

And we appreciate you.

And we got something for you too.

The council has something for you.

Thank you.

Anybody else?

Any objections?

Please call the roll.

All in favor.

I opposed.

Counselor Williams.

After all the excitement, thank you.

President Pro Tem.

Um, I've got items 59 through 69.

I'd like to introduce and urge their adoption.

We're gonna hold 68 and 69, Counselor.

Yeah.

Oh, pardon me.

Yes, yeah.

Yes.

Thank you.

Item 59, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

I oppose.

Unanimous.

Item six, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye, opposed.

Item 61, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Item 62, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Item 63, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Item 64, any discussion.

Objections.

Please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Item 65, any discussion.

Any objections?

Please call the roll.

I'm in favor.

I opposed.

Unanimous.

Item 66.

Any discussion?

Objections?

Please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Item 67.

Any discussion?

Yes, written pro tem.

Counselor Williams.

Thank you.

Um in the name of economic development, tax abatement agreements are given out to help a project's finances and to ensure its completion.

Each time these tax breaks are given, they're accompanied by a promise that after 10 or 15 years, these properties will be added back to the tax role.

This project is another example of this promise being broken, and it challenges the logic of providing financial incentives that focused on the shirt short-term benefit to the community.

The finances of this project did not work for its construction 15 years ago without some type of deal.

And now, due to changes in the market, the finances will not work out again without a different agreement.

Some will argue that something is better than nothing regarding this property and its contributions to the city's tax base.

Well, this may be true.

It is this exact logic that leads to a shrinking tax base as the operational costs of our city continue to increase.

The residents of the city deserve better.

Any objections?

Please call the roll.

All in favor, aye opposed.

Aye.

Okay.

Just one opposed.

Okay.

Okay.

All right, say it.

No, I said no.

Individually.

All right.

The item passed was seven to two.

Uh Williams and uh Monto opposed.

No.

Item 68 will be held.

Item 69 will be held.

Councilor Jones Rouser.

Thank you, Pro uh President Pro Temp.

Um, I have item 70 and 71.

Both items are being withdrawn.

70 will be withdrawn.

Item 71 will be withdrawn.

Counselor Monto.

Oh, I have item 72, 70 uh through 75.

I'll introduce and urge the adoption of 72 and 75.

73 and 74 will be withdrawn.

72.

Any discussion.

Objections?

Please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

73 will be withdrawn.

74 withdrawn.

75.

Any discussion?

Objections.

Please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Counselor Majoke.

Thank you.

Pro Tem.

I would like to make a motion to waive the rules for item 767 and 78.

A little early, but I second that.

All in favor?

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Thank you.

I would like to introduce item 7 to 6 and urge for its adoption.

76.

Any discussion.

Objections?

Please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

Unanimous.

Counselor Moore.

He already made the motion, right?

No, we have to adjust.

No, no.

He did the rules.

I thought I thought he would wait.

Okay.

So I would like to um make a motion to uh make the motion, counselor.

The motion.

The motion have already been a waiver rules from 76 to introduce and adjourn in uh urge the adoption of 77, please.

Item 77, any discussion.

Objections, please call the roll.

All in favor, opposed, unanimous.

Councillor Jones Rousser.

Thank you, President Pro Temp.

I have item 78.

I'd like to introduce and urge its adoption.

78.

Any discussion?

Any objections?

Please call the roll.

All in favor.

Aye.

Opposed.

We have concluded our meeting.

I will take a motion to adjourn.

Second.

All in favor.

Aye.