Oswego, NY

Human Services Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2026, which authorizes a property tax levy exceeding the state limit. Resolutions include accepting a $500,000 state grant for animal shelter expansion, referring a zoning change request for 37 West Cayuga Street to the Planning Board, and extending the renewable energy system moratorium. Other items cover budget amendments, public space permits for events, and a downtown mural grant.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2026 for property tax levy override
• Resolution 253: Refer petition for zone change at 37 West Cayuga Street from TN1 to TD
• Resolution 259: Accept $500,000 grant from NYS Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund for shelter expansion
• Resolution 255: Extend renewable energy system moratorium
• Resolution 257: Budget amendment of $46,000 for high dam operational costs

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review a request to change the zoning of 37 West Cayuga Street. The body will also discuss extending a moratorium on renewable energy systems.

• Proposed zone change for 37 West Cayuga Street from TN1 (Traditional Neighborhood 1) to TD (Traditional Downtown)
• Renewable Energy System Moratorium Extension

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved forwarding a favorable recommendation to the Full Council for a proposed zone change at 37 West Cayuga Street from TN1 to TD, and also unanimously approved forwarding a request to extend the renewable energy system moratorium by six months. Both items will be considered by the Full Council.

• Forwarded favorable recommendation for zone change at 37 West Cayuga St. from TN1 to TD (unanimous)
• Forwarded request to extend renewable energy moratorium by six months (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee is discussing several requests to use public property for community events and utility work. The body will also consider a request regarding a couch donation to Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc.

• Request from Oswego County OASAS for Community Health Outreach Fair on August 26, 2026
• Request from National Grid to install a utility pole at 249 West Fifth Street
• Request from Susan McBrearty for a West 5th Street Block Party on August 15, 2026
• Request from Christine Wills for a Glow and Flow event on August 15, 2026
• Discussion on a couch donation to Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc.

The Physical Services Committee unanimously approved five requests for use of public space, including a health fair, a utility pole installation, a block party, a kayak/paddleboard event, and a wedding ceremony. All approvals will be forwarded to the full council for final action. The committee also discussed but did not decide on donating a couch to Harborfest, instead tabling the matter pending legal guidance.

• Approved Community Health Outreach Fair at Breitbeck Park (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid utility pole at 249 West Fifth Street (unanimous)
• Approved West 5th Street Block Party with street closure and noise waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Glow and Flow event with August 22 rain date (unanimous)
• Approved wedding ceremony at Breitbeck Park (unanimous)
• Tabled couch donation to Harborfest pending valuation and legal review

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee is meeting to review two funding requests from the Engineering Office. These include a supplemental contract for professional services and a budget amendment for utility charges.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign Supplemental Request No. 2 with JMT of New York, Inc. for $30,278.60 regarding the Riverwalk West- Bridge Street to West Utica Street Project
• Authorization for City Chamberlain to complete a $46,000.00 budget amendment to the High Dam Utilities Account for a new PSC monthly customer charge

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously recommended approval of a $30,278.60 supplemental payment to JMT of New York, Inc. for additional professional services on the Riverwalk West project, bringing the total contract to about $435,578. The committee also unanimously recommended a $46,000 budget amendment to cover increased PSC charges for the High Dam. A proposal to add a 15-minute public comment session to committee meetings was tabled for future discussion.

• Approved supplemental request No. 2 for JMT of New York, Inc. ($30,278.60) for Riverwalk West project (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment of $46,000 to High Dam Utilities Account for PSC monthly charge (unanimous)
• Tabled proposal for 15-minute public comment session at committee meetings for future agenda

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss local governance and resolutions. A key item is the authorization of a public hearing regarding a proposed local law to allow a property tax levy exceeding the limit set in General Municipal Law §3-c.

• Proposed Local Law No. *2 of 2026 regarding property tax levy limits
• Authorization for the placement of ten 988 signs in public spaces
• Approval of July 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Administrative Services Committee

Human Services Committee

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will consider three items. First, the Zoning and Planning Office asks the Common Council to revoke Mr. Tony Morgan’s approval to use public space at 11 West Seneca Street for a patio and sidewalk, and to authorize the Code Enforcement Office to remove the installation and charge the cost to Mr. Morgan. Second, the Office of Economic Development will review a request from Collin Seeley of the Oswego County OASAS to use public space for a Community Health Outreach Fair on August 26, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Third, the Council will discuss and determine locations for 988 mental‑health crisis signs.

• Revoke Mr. Tony Morgan’s approval for a patio at 11 West Seneca Street and authorize removal and cost charge
• Consider request by Collin Seeley (Oswego County OASAS) to host Community Health Outreach Fair on Aug 26, 2026
• Discuss and determine placement locations for 988 mental‑health crisis signs

The Physical Services Committee approved the placement of 10 donated 988 suicide prevention signs at specific city locations. A request for a public space use permit for a health fair was tabled pending more information.

• Approved 988 sign locations: Utica Street Bridge (east/west), Bridge Street Bridge (east/west), East Linear Park, West Linear Park (Veterans Stage), Lakeside Park (East 10th and a Half St), Liberty Loop at Breitbeck Park, Sheldon Beach Park, and pedestrian rail trail bridge (unanimous)
• Tabled request from Collin Seeley (Oswego County OASAS) for Community Health Outreach Fair on August 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 6, 2026, Committee Meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to review committee minutes and a request from Mayor Robert A. Corradino. The body will consider authorizing a public hearing for a proposed local law regarding property tax levies.

• Proposed Local law No. *2 of the year 2026: Authorizing a Property Tax Levy In Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that the Full Council hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026. This law would authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026, meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Full Council for public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Oswego Common Council will meet on July 13, 2026, to vote on several resolutions. The agenda includes two budget amendments totaling $148,759 to fund police supplies and fire department dispatch equipment, which supports emergency response operations. Council members will also approve a $145,232 bid for wastewater treatment equipment and authorize the demolition of a former car dealership at 410 West First Street. Several public space use permits and a bench donation are also scheduled for approval.

• Budget amendment of $59,669 to the Police Department for materials and supplies
• Budget amendment of $88,090 to the Fire Department for mobile computer-aided dispatch units
• Acceptance of a $145,232 bid from Guardian Environmental Products for wastewater skimmer equipment
• Authorization to demolish a former car dealership at 410 West First Street
• Approval of multiple public space use permits for events along Lake Street, West Third Street, and local parks

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will review and vote on nine requests for use of public space, including a sidewalk replacement at 157 West Bridge Street, a bench donation, and multiple summer events such as the Summer Concert Series, a block party, and a drum festival. These are standard authorizations for temporary or minor public space uses.

• Authorization for sidewalk replacement at 157 West Bridge Street (Craig Gilkey)
• Additional dates for the Summer Concert Series 2026
• Use of public space for 1976 Class Reunion on July 31 (David Thompson)
• Oswego Big Latch On Event at Breitbeck Park on August 7
• West Third Street Block Party on July 18 (Ana Djukic-Cocks)

The Physical Services Committee unanimously approved a request to extend the sidewalk on West Bridge Street to Cayuga Street. It also approved an amended schedule for the Summer Concert Series and several use‑of‑public‑space requests for events such as a 1976 class reunion, a breastfeeding coalition gathering, outdoor fitness classes, and a West Third Street block party. The request to place Help Me Grow signage was tabled pending clarification, while a bench donation in memory of Eddie Myers was approved. All resolutions will be forwarded to the full council.

• Approved sidewalk extension to Cayuga Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended Summer Concert Series dates (unanimous)
• Approved 1976 Class Reunion use of public space (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego County Breastfeeding Coalition event (unanimous)
• Approved Mat Pilates/Yoga Sculpt classes in parks (unanimous)
• Approved West Third Street Block Party (unanimous)
• Tabled Help Me Grow signage request pending clarification (unanimous)
• Approved bench donation in memory of Eddie Myers (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

Planning and Development Committee

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will consider five authorization requests. Major items include a $145,232 bid for rotary scum skimmer equipment at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant, budget amendments for fire department mobile computer-aided dispatch units ($88,090) and police department supplies ($59,669), discussion of the former Shapiro building demolition, and a request for the Oswego County Sheriff to purchase fuel at cost for their Marine Vessel.

• Authorization for $145,232 bid to Guardian Environmental Products for rotary scum skimmer equipment at Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Authorization for $88,090 budget amendment for Fire Department mobile computer-aided dispatch units
• Authorization for $59,669 budget amendment for Police Department materials and supplies from Law Enforcement Technology Grant
• Discussion of demolition project for former Shapiro building
• Authorization for Oswego County Sheriff to purchase fuel at cost for Marine Vessel

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously recommended several authorizations to the Full Council, including the demolition of the former Shapiro building and equipment upgrades for the fire and wastewater departments. The committee also recommended allowing the Oswego County Sheriff to purchase fuel at cost for their marine vessel.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2026 meeting (Unanimous)
• Recommended $88,090 budget amendment for Fire Department Mobile Computer-Aided Dispatch Units (Unanimous)
• Recommended $59,669 budget amendment for Police Department camera installation (Unanimous)
• Recommended awarding demolition contract for former Shapiro building to Bronze Contracting for $122,000 plus up to $10,000 for air monitoring (Unanimous)
• Recommended $145,232 bid from Guardian Environmental Products for Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment (Unanimous)
• Recommended authorization for Oswego County Sheriff to purchase fuel at cost for marine vessel (4-0-1)

Common Council

The Oswego Common Council will consider several routine authorizations for public space use, bench donations, and financial resolutions. Notable items include a $18,887 transfer for a digital forensics computer, a $7,750 transfer for the Gallagher Park archaeological study, and approval of a standard workday for officials.

• Authorize $18,887 advance for digital forensics computer purchase (Resolution 218)
• Authorize $7,750 transfer for Gallagher Park Archaeological Study (Resolution 216)
• Approve standard workday for appointed and elected officials (Resolution 215)
• Multiple authorizations for public space use: block party, violence prevention event, Shakespeare performance, community picnic, music festival, breast cancer walk, porchfest, bazaar
• Accept bench donations for Cahill Pier and Veteran's Park (Resolutions 212, 213)

Human Services Committee

The Oswego Human Services Committee will hold a discussion on LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and community resources, as requested by Chairman Chance Kennedy. Additionally, the committee will review City Charter language for consistency and clarity. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion on LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and community resources — Chairman Kennedy requests committee input
• Review of City Charter language for consistency and clarity

The Human Services Committee defeated a motion to proceed with discussion of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and community resources by a vote of 1-0-2 after debate about whether the topic required a legislative action. A separate request by Chairman Kennedy to review City Charter language for consistency and clarity was withdrawn and will be referred to the Planning and Development Committee. The committee also approved the minutes of the May 18, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 (2-0-1)
• Defeated motion to discuss LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and community resources (1-0-2)
• Withdrawn request to review City Charter language for consistency and clarity (no vote; sponsor withdrew)

Planning and Development Committee

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will vote on 14 requests for use of public space, including fences, signs, an awning, and several community events, plus accept two bench donations. They will also discuss the West First Street Project.

• Fence at 57 West Van Buren Street (Ms. Courtney Doucette)
• Fence at 123 East Third Street (Ms. Magdalena Rivera)
• Metal wire frame signs at Wright's Landing entrance (Dragon Boat Club)
• Awning, A-frame sign, planters at 75-79 East Bridge Street (Brittney's Way LLC)
• Oswego Bookmobile summer literacy program in various locations

The Physical Services Committee of the Oswego Common Council considered nine requests for use of public space at its June 15, 2026 meeting. It approved two fence requests, one with an amendment to follow property lines; withdrew a sign request for the Dragon Boat Club; approved a request for planters and an A-frame sign (excluding an already-approved awning); approved the Oswego Bookmobile's summer literacy program; approved a violence prevention event by Catholic Charities with fee waivers; approved a block party while denying a road closure fee waiver; and approved a community picnic and a breast cancer walk, both with fee waivers withdrawn or removed. All resolutions were forwarded to the full Common Council for final action.

• Approved fence at 57 West Van Buren St, amended to follow property line (3-0-1)
• Approved fence at 123 East Third St as submitted (3-0-1)
• Withdrew Dragon Boat Club sign request from agenda
• Approved planters and A-frame sign at 75-79 East Bridge St, excluding awning (3-0-1)
• Approved Oswego Bookmobile summer literacy program (3-0-1)
• Approved Catholic Charities violence prevention event with fee waivers (3-0-1)
• Approved Jordan Way block party, denied $150 road closure fee waiver (3-0-1)
• Approved Indivisible Oswego County community picnic, fee waiver withdrawn (3-0-1, Kennedy abstained)

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 1, 2026, and consider three new business items. These include authorizing an amendment to an elevator maintenance agreement with Kone, Inc. for the Conway Building, approving a standard workday for appointed and elected officials, and authorizing a $7,750 fund transfer for an archaeological study related to new pickleball courts at Gallagher Park, along with signing contracts for the Gallagher Park Improvement Project Grant.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign amendment to elevator maintenance agreement with Kone, Inc. at Conway Building
• Approval of standard workday for appointed and elected officials
• Transfer of $7,750 from General Fund Contingent to Community Development ORP for archaeological study at Gallagher Park pickleball courts
• Authorization for Mayor to sign contracts for Gallagher Park Improvement Project Grant

The Administrative Services Committee voted 4-0-1 to recommend three items to the Full Council: an elevator maintenance amendment with Kone, Inc., approval of a standard workday for officials, and a $7,750 fund transfer for an archaeological study for new pickleball courts at Gallagher Park. All recommendations were approved by a vote of 4-0-1 with one member excused.

• Forwarded favorable recommendation for elevator maintenance amendment with Kone, Inc. (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for standard workday for appointed and elected officials (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for $7,750 fund transfer from General Fund Contingent to Community Development ORP for archaeological study at Gallagher Park (4-0-1)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider authorizing a three-year labor agreement with two unions and approving a new fee schedule for the Fort Gallagher Pool. Several resolutions include appointing a Commissioner of Deeds, accepting a tree donation, and approving public space uses. A $9,585 budget amendment would fund a records intern. The Council will also authorize the mayor to sign contracts for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program update.

• Authorize three-year agreement with NY Council 66 and AFSCME Local 1785
• Approve new fee schedule for Fort Gallagher Pool
• Budget amendment of $9,585 for records intern
• Authorize contracts for Local Waterfront Revitalization Program update
• Accept donation of Ginko Biloba tree and memorial marker for Lake Side Park

Human Services Committee

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will consider several authorization requests, including accepting a state grant for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Update and a budget amendment to hire a records intern. They will also discuss a potential new docking fee for Dragon Boats and accept a tree donation and memorial marker for Lake Side Park.

• Accept tree donation and memorial marker at Lake Side Park
• Authorize acceptance of NYS Department of State grant for Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Update and related contracts
• Budget amendment of $9,585 for City Clerk's Personal Services Account to hire a records intern
• Discussion of authorizing a new docking fee for Dragon Boats at Oswego Wright's Landing Marina

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously recommended three authorizations to the Full Council regarding a tree donation, a waterfront revitalization grant, and a records intern. The committee also approved a recommendation for a new dragon boat docking fee at Wright's Landing Marina.

• Approved recommendation to accept tree and memorial marker donation for Lake Side Park (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to accept $102,000 NYS grant for Waterfront Revitalization Program Update (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for $9,585 budget amendment to hire a records intern (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for $200 dragon boat docking fee at Wright's Landing Marina (4-0-0-1)

Planning and Development Committee

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will consider approving minutes and then vote on authorization of nine Use of Public Space requests ranging from residential walkway work to community events, a fee waiver for the Sunset Concert Series, and discuss a potential addition to the Franklin Square Sign.

• 16 West Eighth St – residential walkway replacement and retaining wall (Gregory Peddle)
• Chair yoga classes at McCrobie Building (Suzanne Maniccia)
• Canale's Restaurant anniversary party on July 5, 2026 (1-7 p.m.)
• St. Mary's Bazaar on July 17-18, 2026 with waiver of Open Container and Noise Ordinances
• Fee waiver request for Sunset Concert Series 2026

The Physical Services Committee approved nine requests for use of public space and a fee waiver, all by 3-0-1 votes, forwarding resolutions to the full council. One item was removed from the agenda after determining the project was not on public property. A discussion on adding a Porchfest sign to Franklin Square resulted in no action, with further consideration deferred.

• Removed item 1 (16 W 8th St) from agenda as not public space
• Approved use of public space for chair yoga at McCrobie Building (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for ORA block challenge signs (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Canale's Anniversary Party (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Fort Ontario Rev War Battle (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Porchfest 2026 (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Drumfest 4 (3-0-1)
• Approved fee waiver for Sunset Concert Series (3-0-1)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a 10-year docking facilities agreement with American Cruise Lines. The agenda also includes multiple approvals for use of public space, including a peace pole installation, a wedding at Breitbeck Park, and a summer music festival. Several budget transfers and a $5,000 donation for Independence Day celebrations are also up for consideration.

• Authorize 10-year docking facilities agreement with American Cruise Lines (Resolution 179)
• Accept $5,000 from Oswego County Tourism for Independence Day celebrations (Resolution 180)
• Transfer $52,000 from tourism account to CDA for special events (Resolution 181)
• Approve use of public space for Oswego Rotary Club peace pole in Veteran's Park (Resolution 171)
• Approve use of public space for CiTi BOCES painting fire hydrants with compassionate themes (Resolution 175aa)

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will vote on several budget adjustments and a docking agreement. Items include transfers for street lighting and special events, a budget amendment for a City Hall access control system, and acceptance of funding for Independence Day celebrations. The committee will also discuss operating Little League bathrooms and consider a Priority Docking Agreement with American Cruise Lines.

• Transfer of $37,342.53 from Street Lighting Materials and Supplies to Garage Contracted Services for Scriba Street Lighting
• Budget amendment of $16,671.20 for Computer Materials and Supplies to implement a Replacement Access Control System for City Hall
• Transfer of $52,000.00 from Tourism Contracted Services to Economic Development - CDA Account for Special Events budget
• Acceptance of $5,000.00 from Oswego County Tourism and Planning for Independence Day Celebrations
• Discussion of operating and maintaining Oswego Little League bathrooms for public use

The Administrative Services Committee approved four items to forward to the Full Council: a budget transfer for streetlight repairs, a budget amendment for a new security system, a transfer for special events funding, and a request to accept county funds for Independence Day celebrations. The committee also discussed operating Little League restrooms and approved a recommendation for a Priority Docking Agreement with American Cruise Lines.

• Approved $37,342.53 transfer for Scriba Street Lighting repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $16,671.20 budget amendment for City Hall access control system (unanimous)
• Approved $52,000 transfer for Special Events budget (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of $5,000 for Independence Day celebrations (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation for Priority Docking Agreement with American Cruise Lines (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on operating Little League restrooms to Full Council

Planning and Development Committee

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider a request to discuss installing 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signage at key locations in Oswego. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and old business.

• Discussion on installing 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signage at key locations throughout the city

The Human Services Committee approved a request regarding the installation of 10 donated 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signs. The initiative involves placing signage at high-visibility locations such as bridges and parks. A formal resolution will be prepared for the full City Council.

• Approved May 4, 2026, committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request from Oswego County Suicide Prevention Coalition (unanimous)