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Syracuse Common Council Meeting – June 29, 2026

Public Meetings — Monday, June 29, 2026
BodySyracuse, New York
SessionPublic Meetings
DateMonday, June 29, 2026
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3:01

And if we keep standing for the Are you are you gonna do a prayer for us?

3:06

Yeah.

3:07

Come right.

3:09

Yes.

3:10

Could you please introduce yourself?

3:15

My name is Dwayne Barkins, Pastor of the Brotherly Love Church, and I've been asked to open up in a prayer.

3:21

So let us pray.

3:23

Father, we thank you for this day.

3:24

God, I asked you to cover this local legislative of common council.

3:29

Let every ordinance be reviewed with an open mind in every law that's in act in every decision that is made on today.

3:37

Let it be made in the goodness of the communities and this local government.

3:42

Let there be blessings and safety and protection even now.

3:45

Jesus' name, amen.

3:53

Yes, Madam President.

4:02

Councillor Cardwell.

4:04

Councillor Machot.

4:06

Councilor Aaron.

4:08

Councillor Hudson.

4:09

Councillor Navi.

4:11

Councilor Moore.

4:12

Councilor Williams.

4:14

Councillor Jones Browser.

4:17

Councilor Mato.

4:21

Thank you.

4:22

Um, may I have a motion to approve the meaning of June 18th?

4:27

All in favor.

4:28

I oppose.

4:30

All right.

4:31

So here we go.

4:33

Do we have any petitions?

4:35

No, madam president.

4:37

Committee reports.

4:40

Do we have any comedian reports?

4:41

Yes.

4:42

Yes, I got two of them.

4:48

So on June twenty-third, uh, public works and infrastructure met uh to discuss bonds around Syracuse housing strategy project.

5:00

And then on June 29th today at 11 a.m.

5:04

We had a committee meeting as well to talk about right away and uh fee violation and schedules.

5:12

Thank you.

5:13

Thank you.

5:13

Any other committee reports?

5:15

All right.

5:16

Any petitions?

5:17

I'm sorry, any communications?

5:18

Yes, we have one from Syracuse University.

5:21

First of the acceptance of terms and condition of ordinance number 225, 2026, the graduate hotel communication.

5:30

Thank you.

5:30

Councillor Monto for Councillor Williams.

5:33

Thank you, President Panagwa.

5:34

On behalf of Councilor Williams, I have item 8A.

5:37

I will introduce it in urgent adoption.

5:41

Okay.

5:41

Um item 8A.

5:44

Any dis any objections?

5:48

Any discussion?

5:49

Please call the roll.

5:50

All in favor, opposed, unanimous.

5:54

Item nine, we is being withdrawn.

5:57

Uh councilor.

5:59

Thank you, madam president.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Water And Wastewater Management█████9%
Community Engagement███5%
Summary of Proceedings

Syracuse Common Council Meeting – June 29, 2026

The Syracuse Common Council met on June 29, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM to conduct routine business, including approval of minutes, committee reports, and adoption of numerous items. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Pastor Dwayne Barkins of Brotherly Love Church. Notable actions included a vote on a water rate increase (item 88) that passed 6–2, and the appointment of Ibrahim Mohammed to the Citizen Review Board (CRB).

Opening & Minutes Approval

  • Council approved the minutes of the June 18, 2026 meeting unanimously.

Committee Reports

  • Councillor reported that the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee met on June 23 to discuss bonds around the Syracuse Housing Strategy Project.
  • A second committee met on June 29 (the same day) at 11:00 AM to discuss right-of-way and fee violation schedules.

Communications

  • A communication was received from Syracuse University regarding acceptance of terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 225, 2026 (the Graduate Hotel communication).

Adoption of Ordinances & Resolutions

Council introduced and adopted a large block of items (items 8A, 10–11, 14–46, 61–70, 71–85, 86–89, 92, 93, 95, 96, 98) mostly by unanimous vote. Items held for later consideration included: 9 (withdrawn), 12, 13 (public hearing on June 6 at 5:30 PM – discrepancy noted: date appears prior to meeting), 47–60, 90, 91, 94, 97.

Discussion & Vote on Item 88 (Water Rate Increase)

  • Councillor initially voted in favor of item 88, then moved to reconsider her vote, stating: "I'm watching how we've raised the water rates probably every year for the last four to five years. And I'm just not comfortable to keep tagging on another four percent to the water." She and Councillor Hudson and Councillor Nave voted against. The item passed with a vote of 6–2 (Councillors Codwell, Machot, Aaron, Moore, Jones Browser, Mato in favor; Hudson and Nave opposed).

Appointment to the Citizen Review Board (Item 98)

  • Councillor Majok expressed appreciation to colleagues for holding a seat for a new American on the CRB. He introduced Ibrahim Mohammed to fill the vacant position. The appointment was adopted unanimously.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.

Meeting Transcript

And if we keep standing for the Are you are you gonna do a prayer for us? Yeah. Come right. Yes. Could you please introduce yourself? My name is Dwayne Barkins, Pastor of the Brotherly Love Church, and I've been asked to open up in a prayer. So let us pray. Father, we thank you for this day. God, I asked you to cover this local legislative of common council. Let every ordinance be reviewed with an open mind in every law that's in act in every decision that is made on today. Let it be made in the goodness of the communities and this local government. Let there be blessings and safety and protection even now. Jesus' name, amen. Yes, Madam President. Councillor Cardwell. Councillor Machot. Councilor Aaron. Councillor Hudson. Councillor Navi. Councilor Moore. Councilor Williams. Councillor Jones Browser. Councilor Mato. Thank you. Um, may I have a motion to approve the meaning of June 18th? All in favor. I oppose. All right. So here we go. Do we have any petitions? No, madam president. Committee reports. Do we have any comedian reports? Yes. Yes, I got two of them. So on June twenty-third, uh, public works and infrastructure met uh to discuss bonds around Syracuse housing strategy project. And then on June 29th today at 11 a.m. We had a committee meeting as well to talk about right away and uh fee violation and schedules. Thank you. Thank you. Any other committee reports? All right. Any petitions? I'm sorry, any communications? Yes, we have one from Syracuse University. First of the acceptance of terms and condition of ordinance number 225, 2026, the graduate hotel communication. Thank you. Councillor Monto for Councillor Williams. Thank you, President Panagwa. On behalf of Councilor Williams, I have item 8A.

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