Oswego, New York

Human Services Committee

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

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

Administrative Services Committee

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

Planning and Development Committee

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos revisará y votará sobre nueve solicitudes de uso del espacio público, que incluyen la sustitución de una acera en 157 West Bridge Street, la donación de un banco y múltiples eventos veraniegos como la Serie de Conciertos de Verano, una fiesta de barrio y un festival de tambores. Estas son autorizaciones estándar para usos temporales o menores del espacio público.

• Autorización para la sustitución de la acera en 157 West Bridge Street (Craig Gilkey)
• Fechas adicionales para la Serie de Conciertos de Verano 2026
• Uso del espacio público para la Reunión de la Clase de 1976 el 31 de julio (David Thompson)
• Evento Oswego Big Latch On en Breitbeck Park el 7 de agosto
• Fiesta de barrio de West Third Street el 18 de julio (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)

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos considerará cinco solicitudes de autorización. Los artículos principales incluyen una oferta de $145,232 para equipo de desnatadores rotativos de espuma en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de Eastside, enmiendas presupuestarias para unidades móviles de despacho asistido por computadora del departamento de bomberos ($88,090) y suministros del departamento de policía ($59,669), la discusión sobre la demolición del antiguo edificio Shapiro, y una solicitud para que el Sheriff del Condado de Oswego compre combustible al costo para su Embarcación Marina.

• Autorización de oferta por $145,232 a Guardian Environmental Products para equipo de desnatadores rotativos de espuma en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de Eastside
• Autorización de enmienda presupuestaria por $88,090 para unidades móviles de despacho asistido por computadora del Departamento de Bomberos
• Autorización de enmienda presupuestaria por $59,669 para materiales y suministros del Departamento de Policía provenientes de la Law Enforcement Technology Grant
• Discusión del proyecto de demolición del antiguo edificio Shapiro
• Autorización para que el Sheriff del Condado de Oswego compre combustible al costo para la Embarcación Marina

Human Services Committee

Common Council

El Oswego Common Council considerará varias autorizaciones rutinarias para el uso de espacios públicos, donaciones de bancos y resoluciones financieras. Los puntos notables incluyen una transferencia de $18,887 para una computadora de forense digital, una transferencia de $7,750 para el estudio arqueológico de Gallagher Park y la aprobación de una jornada laboral estándar para los funcionarios.

• Autorizar un adelanto de $18,887 para la compra de una computadora de forense digital (Resolución 218)
• Autorizar una transferencia de $7,750 para el estudio arqueológico de Gallagher Park (Resolución 216)
• Aprobar la jornada laboral estándar para funcionarios designados y electos (Resolución 215)
• Múltiples autorizaciones para el uso de espacios públicos: fiesta de cuadra, evento de prevención de la violencia, representación de Shakespeare, picnic comunitario, festival de música, caminata contra el cáncer de mama, porchfest, bazar
• Aceptar donaciones de bancos para Cahill Pier y Veteran's Park (Resoluciones 212, 213)

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 1 de junio de 2026 y considerar tres asuntos nuevos. Estos incluyen autorizar una enmienda a un acuerdo de mantenimiento de ascensores con Kone, Inc. para el Conway Building, aprobar una jornada laboral estándar para funcionarios nombrados y electos, y autorizar una transferencia de fondos de $7,750 para un estudio arqueológico relacionado con nuevas canchas de pickleball en Gallagher Park, junto con la firma de contratos para la Subvención del Proyecto de Mejora de Gallagher Park.

• Autorización para que el Alcalde firme la enmienda al acuerdo de mantenimiento de ascensores con Kone, Inc. en el Conway Building
• Aprobación de la jornada laboral estándar para funcionarios nombrados y electos
• Transferencia de $7,750 del Fondo General Contingente al ORP de Desarrollo Comunitario para el estudio arqueológico en las canchas de pickleball de Gallagher Park
• Autorización para que el Alcalde firme los contratos para la Subvención del Proyecto de Mejora de Gallagher Park

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)

Planning and Development Committee

Human Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Humanos de Oswego llevará a cabo una discusión sobre el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA+ y los recursos comunitarios, a petición del presidente Chance Kennedy. Además, el comité revisará el lenguaje de la City Charter para asegurar la consistencia y la claridad. No hay votos ni acciones vinculantes programadas; los temas son solo para discusión.

• Discusión sobre el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA+ y recursos comunitarios — el presidente Kennedy solicita la opinión del comité
• Revisión del lenguaje de la City Charter para consistencia y claridad

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)

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos votará sobre 14 solicitudes de uso de espacio público, que incluyen cercas, letreros, un toldo y varios eventos comunitarios, además de aceptar dos donaciones de bancos. También discutirán el Proyecto de West First Street.

• Cerca en 57 West Van Buren Street (Sra. Courtney Doucette)
• Cerca en 123 East Third Street (Sra. Magdalena Rivera)
• Letreros de marco de alambre metálico en la entrada de Wright's Landing (Dragon Boat Club)
• Toldo, letrero en forma de A, jardineras en 75-79 East Bridge Street (Brittney's Way LLC)
• Programa de alfabetización de verano del Oswego Bookmobile en varias ubicaciones

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)

Common Council

El Common Council considerará autorizar un acuerdo laboral de tres años con dos sindicatos y aprobar un nuevo programa de tarifas para la Fort Gallagher Pool. Varias resoluciones incluyen el nombramiento de un Commissioner of Deeds, la aceptación de una donación de un árbol y la aprobación de usos de espacios públicos. Una enmienda presupuestaria de $9,585 financiaría a un pasante de registros. El Concejo también autorizará al alcalde a firmar contratos para la actualización del Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

• Autorizar acuerdo de tres años con NY Council 66 y AFSCME Local 1785
• Aprobar nuevo programa de tarifas para Fort Gallagher Pool
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $9,585 para pasante de registros
• Autorizar contratos para la actualización del Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
• Aceptar donación de árbol Ginko Biloba y marcador conmemorativo para Lake Side Park

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos considerará la aprobación de las actas y luego votará sobre la autorización de nueve solicitudes de Uso de Espacio Público que van desde trabajos en pasarelas residenciales hasta eventos comunitarios, una exención de tarifas para la Sunset Concert Series, y discutirá una posible adición al Franklin Square Sign.

• 16 West Eighth St – reemplazo de pasarela residencial y muro de contención (Gregory Peddle)
• Clases de yoga en silla en el McCrobie Building (Suzanne Maniccia)
• Fiesta de aniversario de Canale's Restaurant el 5 de julio de 2026 (1-7 p.m.)
• St. Mary's Bazaar el 17 y 18 de julio de 2026 con exención de las Ordenanzas de Recipientes Abiertos y de Ruido
• Solicitud de exención de tarifas para la 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)

Human Services Committee

Planning and Development Committee

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos considerará varias solicitudes de autorización, incluyendo la aceptación de una subvención estatal para la Actualización del Programa de Revitalización del Frente Marítimo Local y una enmienda presupuestaria para contratar a un pasante de registros. También discutirán una posible nueva tarifa de atraque para los Dragon Boats y aceptarán la donación de un árbol y un marcador conmemorativo para Lake Side Park.

• Aceptar la donación de un árbol y un marcador conmemorativo en Lake Side Park
• Autorizar la aceptación de la subvención del NYS Department of State para la Actualización del Programa de Revitalización del Frente Marítimo Local y los contratos relacionados
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $9,585 para la Cuenta de Servicios Personales del City Clerk para contratar a un pasante de registros
• Discusión sobre la autorización de una nueva tarifa de atraque para los Dragon Boats en 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)

Common Council

El Common Council votará sobre una resolución que autoriza un acuerdo de instalaciones de atraque por 10 años con American Cruise Lines. La agenda también incluye múltiples aprobaciones para el uso de espacios públicos, incluyendo la instalación de un poste de la paz, una boda en Breitbeck Park y un festival de música de verano. También se considerarán varias transferencias presupuestarias y una donación de $5,000 para las celebraciones del Día de la Independencia.

• Autorizar el acuerdo de instalaciones de atraque por 10 años con American Cruise Lines (Resolución 179)
• Aceptar $5,000 de Oswego County Tourism para las celebraciones del Día de la Independencia (Resolución 180)
• Transferir $52,000 de la cuenta de turismo a la CDA para eventos especiales (Resolución 181)
• Aprobar el uso del espacio público para el poste de la paz del Oswego Rotary Club en Veteran's Park (Resolución 171)
• Aprobar el uso del espacio público para que CiTi BOCES pinte hidrantes contra incendios con temas compasivos (Resolución 175aa)

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos considerará ocho solicitudes de Uso de Espacio Público. Los puntos incluyen reparaciones de aceras, portabicicletas, un festival de música, una ceremonia de boda, letreros promocionales para un 5K, la instalación de un poste de la paz, una iniciativa de arte comunitario y la anulación de una aprobación previa debido a errores administrativos.

• Solicitud para reemplazar un escalón de concreto en 230 West Eighth Street
• Oswego Hospital solicita portabicicletas en 110 West Sixth Street
• Festival de Gina Marie Music Studio el 19 de julio y 2 de agosto de 2026
• Ceremonia de boda en Breitbeck Park el 8 de agosto de 2026
• Anulación de la Resolución 129 para una expansión de entrada vehicular en 31 Bronson Street debido a errores

The Physical Services Committee approved six requests for use of public space, including a community art initiative painting fire hydrants, a Peace Pole at Veterans Park, and an amended sign display for the Rachael's Warrior Run 5K (20 signs from June 22 to Aug. 23, 3-0-1). All resolutions will be forwarded to the full City Council. Other approvals included a step replacement at 230 West Eighth Street, bike racks at Oswego Hospital, a music festival, and a wedding ceremony at Breitbeck Park. Votes were unanimous except for the sign request.

• Approved request to replace concrete step at 230 West Eighth St. (unanimous)
• Approved installation of bike racks at 110 West Sixth St. for Oswego Hospital (unanimous)
• Approved Gina Marie Music Studio Festival on July 19 and Aug. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved wedding ceremony at Breitbeck Park on Aug. 8 (unanimous)
• Approved sign request for Rachael's Warrior Run 5K, amended to 20 signs from June 22 to Aug. 23 (3-0-1)
• Approved Peace Pole installation at Veterans Park for Oswego Rotary Club (unanimous)
• Approved community public art initiative painting fire hydrants (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Humanos considerará una solicitud para discutir la instalación de señalización de la línea de vida de crisis de suicidio 988 en ubicaciones clave de Oswego. La orden del día también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y los asuntos pendientes.

• Discusión sobre la instalación de señalización de la línea de vida de crisis de suicidio 988 en ubicaciones clave en toda la ciudad

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)

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos votará sobre varios ajustes presupuestarios y un acuerdo de atraque. Los puntos incluyen transferencias para iluminación vial y eventos especiales, una enmienda presupuestaria para un sistema de control de acceso del City Hall, y la aceptación de fondos para las celebraciones del Día de la Independencia. El comité también discutirá la operación de los baños de Little League y considerará un Acuerdo de Atraque Prioritario con American Cruise Lines.

• Transferencia de $37,342.53 de Materiales y Suministros de Iluminación Vial a Servicios Contratados de Garaje para la Iluminación de Scriba Street
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $16,671.20 para Materiales y Suministros de Computación para implementar un Sistema de Control de Acceso de Reemplazo para el City Hall
• Transferencia de $52,000.00 de Servicios Contratados de Turismo a Desarrollo Económico - Cuenta CDA para el presupuesto de Eventos Especiales
• Aceptación de $5,000.00 de Oswego County Tourism and Planning para las Celebraciones del Día de la Independencia
• Discusión sobre la operación y mantenimiento de los baños de Oswego Little League para uso público

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

Common Council

El Common Council votará sobre un acuerdo laboral de tres años con AFSCME Local 1785 (Resolución 164) y un nuevo programa de tarifas para Fort Gallagher Pool (Resolución 163). También considerarán la renovación de un acuerdo con Helio Health para un clínico de salud mental asignado al departamento de policía (Resolución 162). La agenda incluye numerosas aprobaciones rutinarias para el uso de espacios públicos, donaciones y una solicitud de exención de tarifas para una fiesta de cuadra.

• Aprobar el acuerdo de tres años con AFSCME Local 1785 (Resolución 164)
• Aprobar el nuevo programa de tarifas para Fort Gallagher Pool (Resolución 163)
• Autorizar la renovación del acuerdo del clínico de salud mental de Helio Health para la policía (Resolución 162)
• Aprobar la exención de tarifas para Racing's Biggest Block Party (Resolución 158)
• Aprobar el uso de espacio público para un patio y acera en 11 West Seneca Street (Resolución 147)

General

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos de Oswego discutirá y potencialmente autorizará varios puntos, incluyendo la aceptación de donaciones de bancos para Shapiro Park, la implementación de cambios de tarifas en Gallagher Pool y la aceptación de una donación de libros históricos. El comité también podría entrar en una sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones colectivas.

• Aceptar donación de un banco de Sara Sunday para Shapiro Park
• Aceptar donación de un banco de Kristina Cooper para Shapiro Park
• Implementar cambios de tarifas en Gallagher Pool
• Aceptar donación de cinco libros de archivos locales históricos de la familia de Edward Connors
• Solicitud de sesión ejecutiva para discutir negociaciones colectivas (Taylor Law)

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously approved three requests to forward to the Full Council: reducing Gallagher Pool admission fees to $1 per person and $50 for a family pass; accepting two bench donations for Shapiro Park; and accepting a donation of historical books from the Connors family. The committee also unanimously approved entering an executive session to discuss collective negotiations.

• Forwarded recommendation to reduce Gallagher Pool fees to $1 per person and $50 for a family pass (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation to accept a 'Happy to Chat' bench donation for Shapiro Park (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation to accept a memorial-style bench donation for Shapiro Park (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation to accept a donation of five historical books from the Connors family (unanimous)
• Unanimously approved entering executive session to discuss collective negotiations
• Unanimously approved exiting executive session
• Unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting

General

El Comité de Servicios Físicos considerará la autorización de 13 solicitudes de uso del espacio público, incluyendo la instalación de un poste de servicios públicos de National Grid, cercas, patios, carteles de eventos y conciertos de verano. El comité también discutirá las normas de la ciudad sobre carteles de jardín.

• Solicitud de National Grid para un poste de servicios públicos en 106-108 East Oneida Street para aliviar un circuito sobrecargado
• Solicitud de exención de tarifa para Racing's Biggest Block Party
• Discusión de las normas y regulaciones de la City of Oswego sobre carteles de jardín
• Uso de Cahill Pier para la ceremonia de despedida de American Cruise Lines el 23 de mayo de 2026
• Hora del cuento de la Oswego Public Library en Washington Square Park los miércoles del 8 de julio al 12 de agosto

The Physical Services Committee approved National Grid's request to install a utility pole at 106 and 108 East Oneida Street and unanimously approved requests for public events including a cruise sendoff, concert series, and charity run. The committee tabled a request to install a fence at 264 East Seventh Street pending further review.

• Approved National Grid utility pole installation at 106 and 108 East Oneida Street (unanimous)
• Tabled fence request at 264 East Seventh Street (unanimous)
• Approved American Cruise Lines sendoff ceremony at Cahill Pier (unanimous)
• Approved Summer Concert Series at Veteran’s Stage (unanimous)
• Approved Rachael's Warrior Run at Breitbeck Park (unanimous)
• Approved Harborfest Party in the Park at Water Street Square (unanimous)
• Approved Storytime in the Park at Washington Square Park (unanimous)
• Approved Michele Hourigan's health event signs (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Humanos discutirá la autorización al Jefe de Policía para contratar a Helio Health, Inc. para un Clínico de Salud Mental integrado y autorizar el pago. El comité también discutirá el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental y considerará una sesión ejecutiva sobre litigios.

• El Jefe de Policía solicita autorización para el acuerdo de clínicos de salud mental de Helio Health, Inc. y autoridad de pago
• El Presidente solicita una discusión sobre el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental
• El Presidente solicita una sesión ejecutiva para litigios pendientes o actuales

The Human Services Committee approved a request to continue the City's partnership with Helio Health, Inc. for an embedded mental health clinician through 2026. The committee also discussed mental health awareness and pending litigation.

• Approved Helio Health program extension (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Requested executive session to discuss pending litigation

Common Council

El Concejo Común considerará varias resoluciones, incluyendo la aprobación de actas, el nombramiento de un Comisionado de Escrituras y la autorización de múltiples usos de espacios públicos para eventos e instalaciones. Las decisiones clave incluyen la aprobación de un acuerdo de proyecto de pavimentación con Northern Asphalt LLC, la modificación de un contrato para un plan de prevención de derrames por $8,300 y la aprobación de enmiendas presupuestarias para la instalación de alfombras ($53,124.77) y pintura ($31,750) en la Corte de la Ciudad de Oswego. El concejo también votará sobre la venta de un camión de bomberos de 2009, la aceptación de una donación de $500 para el Refugio de Animales y el financiamiento de un proyecto de censo canino por $5,311.61.

• Autorizar al alcalde a ejecutar el acuerdo con Northern Asphalt LLC para el proyecto de pavimentación de 2026
• Enmienda con GHD Consulting Services por $8,300 para el Plan de Prevención, Control y Contramedidas de Derrames
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $53,124.77 para la instalación de alfombras en la Corte de la Ciudad de Oswego
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $31,750 para pintura en la Corte de la Ciudad de Oswego
• Autorizar la venta del camión de bomberos E-One Typhoon de 2009

Planning and Development Committee

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos considerará siete solicitudes de Uso de Espacio Público, que incluyen la expansión de una entrada en 31 Bronson Street, una ceremonia de donantes, clases de fitness, eventos artísticos, una carrera 5k, un torneo de baloncesto y un letrero de Healthy Miles. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores.

• Solicitud de Michael Cloonan para el Uso de Espacio Público para expandir la entrada en 31 Bronson Street
• Solicitud de Oswego Health para organizar una Ceremonia de Donantes el 8 de abril de 2026
• Solicitud de Oswego YMCA para clases de fitness al aire libre en los parques Breitbeck y Montcalm de junio a agosto de 2026
• Solicitud de Leanna's Mobile Art Room para eventos de Art in the Park en varias fechas de 2026
• Solicitud de Anna Hemingway para la carrera 5k Hearts for Mitchell el 14 de junio de 2026

The Physical Services Committee unanimously approved seven requests for use of public space, including a driveway expansion at 31 Bronson Street, a donor ceremony for Oswego Health, YMCA outdoor fitness classes, Art in the Park sessions, a 5k run, a basketball tournament, and installation of a Healthy Miles sign. All resolutions were forwarded to the full City Council for final action.

• Approved driveway expansion at 31 Bronson Street (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego Health Donor Ceremony on April 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA outdoor fitness classes at Breitbeck and Montcalm Parks, June–August 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Leanna's Mobile Art Room Art in the Park sessions for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Hearts for Mitchell 5k on June 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayday Basketball Tournament on May 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego County Healthy Miles sign in Breitbeck Park (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos considerará la autorización para que el Alcalde firme un acuerdo de pavimentación con Northern Asphalt LLC, junto con enmiendas presupuestarias que suman $84,874.77 para alfombrado y pintura en el Oswego City Court. Otros puntos incluyen la declaración de excedente de aparatos contra incendios, un segundo proyecto de envío de enumeración de perros con una enmienda presupuestaria de $5,311.61, la aceptación de una donación de $500 y una enmienda para servicios de consultoría de prevención de derrames.

• Autorización para el acuerdo del Proyecto de Pavimentación 2026 con Northern Asphalt LLC
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $53,124.77 para la instalación de alfombras en el Oswego City Court
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $31,750 para pintura en el Oswego City Court
• Autorización para el segundo Proyecto de Enumeración de Perros por Correo con una enmienda presupuestaria de $5,311.61
• Aceptación de una donación de $500 del patrimonio de Bonnie L. Ketchum

The Administrative Services Committee voted 4-0-1 to recommend approval of seven items to the Oswego Common Council, including the 2026 Paving Project with Northern Asphalt LLC, surplus designation of a 2009 fire engine, a dog licensing mail campaign, a $500 bequest donation, and budget amendments for the city court's carpet and painting. All recommendations passed with the same vote tally; Councilor FitzGibbons was excused.

• Forwarded favorable recommendation to declare 2009 fire engine surplus (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for second Dog Enumeration by Mail and $5,311.61 budget amendment (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to accept $500 donation from Bonnie L. Ketchum estate (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to authorize 2026 Paving Project agreement with Northern Asphalt LLC (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to approve $8,300 budget amendment for SPCC plan with GHD Consulting (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for $53,124.77 budget amendment to install carpet at Oswego City Court (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for $31,750 budget amendment for painting at Oswego City Court (4-0-1)

Common Council

El Concejo Común votará sobre dos resoluciones de bonos principales que suman más de $17 millones para infraestructura hídrica: $6 millones para la sustitución de tuberías de plomo y $11.17 millones para mejoras del sistema de distribución de agua. Otras acciones incluyen un cambio de zona propuesto en Sheldon Avenue, exenciones de la ordenanza de ruido para dos bares, y numerosas exenciones de tarifas y permisos de espacio público para eventos comunitarios. La agenda también incluye nombramientos para la Junta de Revisión de Evaluación y un acuerdo de empleo para un nuevo Ingeniero de la Ciudad.

• Resolución de bono por $11,170,000 para financiar mejoras del sistema de distribución de agua
• Resolución de bono por $6,000,000 para el Programa de Sustitución de Tuberías de Agua de Plomo
• Cambio de zona propuesto para propiedades en Sheldon Avenue de TN2 a TB
• Exenciones de la ordenanza de ruido para Gibby's Irish Pub y The Sting of Oswego para música en vivo durante el verano
• Autorizar al alcalde a celebrar un acuerdo de empleo con Elizabeth Chrestler como Ingeniera de la Ciudad

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider three new business items. First, a request for a public hearing on rezoning two parcels from Traditional Neighborhood 2 to Traditional Business. Second, a noise‑ordinance waiver request from the owner of Gibby's Irish Pub at 8 West Second Street for summer outdoor music. Third, a similar noise‑ordinance waiver request from the owner of The Sting of Oswego, Inc. at 49 West Bridge Street for summer outdoor music.

• Public hearing request to change zoning of Tax Map Nos. 127.75‑01‑01.02 & 127.75‑01‑15 from TN2 to TB
• Noise ordinance waiver request for Gibby's Irish Pub, 8 West Second Street, for summer 2026 outdoor performances
• Noise ordinance waiver request for The Sting of Oswego, Inc., 49 West Bridge Street, for summer 2026 outdoor performances

The committee voted to recommend a zone change for Tax Map Nos. 127.75-01-01.02 & 127.75-01-15. The committee also recommended approving noise ordinance waivers for outdoor musical performances at Gibby's Irish Pub and The Sting of Oswego, Inc.

• Approved March 16, 2026, meeting minutes unanimously
• Recommended zoning change from TN2 to TB to Full Council (2-0-0-1)
• Recommended noise ordinance waiver for Gibby's Irish Pub to Full Council (unanimous)
• Recommended noise ordinance waiver for The Sting of Oswego, Inc. to Full Council (unanimous)

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will consider requests to use public space and approve fee waivers for various community events and organizations, including the Oswego YMCA, Oswego Music Hall of Fame, and the Oswego Farmer's Market.

• Authorize flag pole installation at 132 West Fifth Street for Oswego Elks Club #271
• Authorize signs at street corners for Oswego YMCA community events
• Authorize signs for Oswego City School District student-produced videos
• Authorize Frances Enwright's 100th Birthday Party at Montcalm Park
• Authorize fee waivers for multiple events including Harborfest, Super DIRT Week, and Pumpkinfest

The Physical Services Committee reviewed 15 requests for public space use and special event fee waivers from local organizations, schools, and nonprofits. All requests were approved unanimously and will be forwarded to the full city council for final resolution. No other substantive business or policy changes were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved Elks Club flagpole installation at 132 West Fifth Street (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA blanket authorization for public space advertising signs (unanimous)
• Approved School District QR code signage project highlighting local points of interest (unanimous)
• Approved Eric Enwright’s 100th birthday party at Montcalm Park on June 20 (unanimous)
• Approved Michele Wink Memorial Golf Tournament After Party and fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego Music Hall of Fame BBQ on Lake Street and fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Leighton and Kingsford Elementary Triathlon and fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego Farmer’s Market schedule, Harborfest 2026 fees, YMCA 5K fee waiver, and Pride Festival fee waiver (unanimous)

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will consider authorizing a $600 donation to the City Chamberlain and a $1,686 change order for West First Street safety improvements. The body will also discuss the appointment of two members to the Board of Assessment Review and approve a transfer of funds for personnel services.

• Authorize $600 donation from Jim Bushey of Valti Graphics
• Authorize $1,686.01 change order for West First Street safety improvements
• Discuss appointment of Matthew Brancato to Board of Assessment Review
• Discuss appointment of Mark Brunschweiger to Board of Assessment Review
• Authorize $4,000 transfer of funds to Personnel Services Account

The Administrative Services Committee voted unanimously to forward seven recommendations to the Full Council. These include personnel appointments, a race license, and various financial adjustments.

• Approved March 16, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended $600 donation from Jim Bushey of Valti Graphics (unanimous)
• Recommended Change Order No. 8 for West First Street project decreasing total by $1,686.01 (unanimous)
• Recommended 2026 Race License for Oswego Speedway (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Matthew Brancato to Board of Assessment Review (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Mark Brunschweiger to Board of Assessment Review (unanimous)
• Recommended $4,000 transfer within City Clerk accounts (unanimous)
• Recommended Official Bond Resolution for Lead Water Pipe Replacement Program (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider approving a new ambulance fee schedule, accepting $300,000 in grant funding for breathing apparatus equipment, and authorizing budget amendments for marina security and snow removal services.

• Authorize $300,000 grant for breathing apparatus equipment
• Approve new ambulance service fee schedule
• Authorize $34,000 budget amendment for marina security
• Authorize $51,712.50 budget amendment for snow removal
• Grant noise ordinance waiver for live music at 26 East First Street

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will meet to discuss the coordination of community services addressing homelessness in the City of Oswego.

• Discussion regarding coordination of community services addressing homelessness

The committee discussed coordination of services for homelessness and reviewed the special permit process for Haven of Hope. Planning and Zoning Director Jeff McGann explained the application status and fees. The group decided to table the decision on the special permit applications until additional security and exterior details are provided. No vote tally was recorded.

• Tabled decision on Haven of Hope special permit applications pending additional information

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will review a series of authorizations, including sponsorship funding for the 2026 Summer Concert Series, contracts for a cruise line concert, and fire department ambulance rate adjustments. A major item is a $300,000 CREST grant and a budget amendment not to exceed $596,217.77 for purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus equipment. Additional items cover public‑works budget amendments, service agreements, and donations of chairs, books, and old checks. The committee will vote on each request.

• Authorize $31,250 sponsorship funding for the 2026 Summer Concert Series
• Authorize acceptance of a $300,000 CREST grant and up to $596,217.77 for fire department SCBA equipment
• Authorize $34,000 budget amendment to the Marina Personal Services Account for security at Wright's Landing Marina
• Authorize $51,712.50 budget amendment to the Garage Contracted Services Account for emergency snow‑removal trucking services
• Authorize a four‑year agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation for Shared Service Emergency Assistance

The Administrative Services Committee approved, by unanimous vote, forwarding favorable recommendations to the Full Council for several items: sponsorship funding for the 2026 Summer Concert Series, authority to sign contracts for the Cruise Line Concert Series, adjustments to fire ambulance rates, a $300,000 CREST grant and up to $596,217.77 for new SCBA equipment, $34,000 for marina security, $51,712.50 for emergency snow‑removal trucks, a four‑year shared‑service agreement with NY State DOT, and a two‑year online auction service contract. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Forwarded recommendation for $31,250 sponsorship funding for Summer Concert Series (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation to authorize contracts for Cruise Line Concert Series (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation to adjust fire department ambulance rates (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation to accept $300,000 CREST grant and up to $596,217.77 for SCBA equipment (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation for $34,000 marina security budget amendment (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation for $51,712.50 emergency snow‑removal trucking budget amendment (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation for a four‑year shared‑service emergency assistance agreement with NY State DOT (unanimous)
• Forwarded recommendation for a two‑year online auction services agreement with Auctions International (unanimous)

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will meet to review a request from the Broadwell Hospitality Group. The group is seeking a waiver of the noise ordinance for SUNY Oswego's Alumni weekend from June 5th through June 7th, 2026.

• Noise ordinance waiver request for SUNY Oswego Alumni weekend (June 5-7, 2026)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to review a request from the Zoning and Planning Office. The body will consider authorizing the Common Council to approve a telecommunications facility modification for Verizon Wireless.

• Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Facility Modification application for antenna co-location at 300 East Albany Street

The Planning and Development Committee approved the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. It voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Full Council for the Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Facility Modification at 300 East Albany Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2026 meeting (2-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for Verizon Wireless antenna modification at 300 East Albany Street to Full Council (2-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-1)

Common Council

The Common Council will review several requests for the use of public spaces for community events. The body is also addressing a zoning petition for a property on Sheldon Avenue and a SEQRA declaration for a new police station.

• Referral to Planning Board for zoning change from TN2 to TB for Lake Ontario Properties LLC on Sheldon Avenue
• Negative SEQRA Declaration regarding the proposed new police station
• Public space use for Movies in the Park in Washington Square Park (July 15 and August 12)
• Public space use for Harborfest 5k (July 25), CNY Pumpkin Festival (Oct 3-4), and Reindeer Run (Dec 5)
• Public space use for Super DIRT Week (October 5-10)

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee is considering several requests for the use of public space and noise ordinance waivers. These requests are submitted through the Office of Economic Development for various community events scheduled throughout 2026.

• Oswego YMCA request for Harborfest 5k and Kids Fun Run on July 25, 2026, including noise waiver
• World Racing Group request to host Super DIRT Week from October 5-10, 2026
• Oswego County Federal Credit Union request for Movies in the Park at Washington Square Park on July 15 and August 12, 2026
• Oswego YMCA request for Pumpkinfest at Washington Square Park on October 3-4, 2026, including noise waiver
• Oswego YMCA request for Reindeer Run on December 5, 2026, including noise waiver

The Physical Services Committee approved five requests to use city public spaces for community events, including the YMCA Harborfest 5K, Super DIRT Week, Movies in the Park, Pumpkinfest, and the Reindeer Run. All motions passed unanimously and the resolutions will be forwarded to the full council for final action.

• Approved YMCA Harborfest 5K and Kids Fun Run (July 25, 2026) with noise waiver – unanimous
• Approved Super DIRT Week 2026 (Oct 5‑10, 2026) – unanimous
• Approved Movies in the Park at Washington Square Park (July 15 & Aug 12, 2026) – unanimous
• Approved YMCA Pumpkinfest 2026 (Oct 3‑4, 2026) with noise waiver – unanimous
• Approved YMCA Reindeer Run 5K (Dec 5, 2026) with noise waiver – unanimous

Administrative Services Committee

Planning and Development Committee

The Oswego Planning and Development Committee will consider forwarding a proposed zone change for 101 Sheldon Avenue and adjacent land from TN2 to TB to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion. The committee will also discuss construction of a new police station and whether to issue a Negative Declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR).

• Zone change request for 101 Sheldon Avenue and landlocked property between Sheldon & Fifth Avenue from TN2 to TB
• Police Chief Philip Cady requests discussion on new police station construction and SEQR negative declaration
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting

The committee approved the minutes of the February 17 meeting unanimously. It voted 2-0-0-1 to forward a favorable recommendation on a zoning change for 101 Sheldon Avenue to the Full Council. The committee unanimously amended the police‑station recommendation and then unanimously forwarded the amended resolution to the Full Council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded zoning recommendation for 101 Sheldon Ave to Full Council (2-0-0-1)
• Amended police station recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded amended police station resolution to Full Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Council holds a public hearing on a proposed zone change at 30 Byer Road from TN2 to Planned Development, and on Local Law No. 1 amending city tax code. Resolutions include approving the zone change, the local law, and several use-of-public-space permits. Also on the agenda are contract amendments for the Route 48 corridor project ($37,127 change order for West First Street safety improvements) and a sewer use agreement update.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 1 amending Chapter 224 (Taxation) of the city code
• Public hearing and resolution to change zoning at 30 Byer Road from TN2 to Planned Development
• Resolution 57: Change order No. 6 with Rifenburg Construction for $37,127.24 for West First Street Safety Improvements
• Resolution 56: Authorize mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 with C&S Companies for Route 48 Corridor Project Phase 2 design services
• Resolution 54: Delegate Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems application to co-locate wireless antennas to Planning Board

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will consider multiple authorization requests, including a $269,573.40 change order for the West First Street Safety Improvements Project and a $114,500 amendment for the Route 48 Corridor Beautification Project. The committee will also discuss adjusting metered and flat rate sewer rates and amending the Sewer Use Agreement with the Town of Oswego. Additionally, SEQR Type II declarations for the Lead Pipe Replacement and Soil Cover Rehabilitation projects, and a budget amendment for a code enforcement vehicle are on the agenda.

• $269,573.40 change order with Rifenburg Construction for West First Street (Route 48) safety improvements
• $114,500 amendment with C&S Companies for Route 48 corridor beautification project
• Proposed adjustment of metered and flat rate sewer rates
• Proposed amendment to Sewer Use Agreement with the Town of Oswego
• Budget amendment of $18,336 for Code Enforcement vehicle purchase

The Administrative Services Committee approved the minutes of the Jan. 20 meeting unanimously. It then voted unanimously to forward favorable recommendations to the Full Council for five engineering requests: Amendment No. 5 for $114,500 on the Route 48 Corridor Project, Change Order No. 6 for $37,127.24 with Rifenburg Construction, a SEQR Type II declaration for the Lead Pipe Water Service Replacement Project, a SEQR Type II declaration for the Operable Unit 1 Soil Cover Rehabilitation Project, and a $18,336 budget amendment for a new Code Enforcement vehicle.

• Approved minutes of Jan. 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Amendment No. 5 $114,500 request to full council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Change Order No. 6 $37,127.24 request to full council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding SEQR Type II declaration for Lead Pipe Replacement to full council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding SEQR Type II declaration for Operable Unit 1 Soil Cover project to full council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $18,336 Code Enforcement vehicle budget amendment to full council (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will meet to approve minutes and authorize the Common Council to delegate the review of a Verizon telecommunications facility modification to the Planning Board.

• Approval of February 2, 2026 committee minutes
• Authorization to delegate Verizon facility review to Planning Board
• Review of 300 East Albany Street telecommunications facility modification

The Planning and Development Committee approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting unanimously. The committee then voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Full Council to delegate review and approval authority for the Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Facility Modification at 300 East Albany Street to the Planning Board. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Full Council for delegation of Verizon tower review to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will consider five requests for use of public space, including the 2026 Oswego Harborfest, a diagonal parking installation on East Oneida Street, and three other events. The committee will also approve minutes from its February 2 meeting.

• Request to install 11 diagonal parking spaces at 39 East Oneida Street
• Harborfest 2026 to be held July 23–26
• Children's Easter Egg Hunt on March 28 at Washington Square Park
• GDMF 3X3 Basketball Tournament on June 7 at Breitbeck Park
• YMCA Summer Camp at Crisafulli Ice Rink from June 29 to August 21

The Physical Services Committee approved five requests for use of public space: 11 diagonal parking spaces at 39 East Oneida Street, the 2026 Oswego Harborfest (July 23‑26), a Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Square Park (March 28), a 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament at Breitbeck Park (June 7), and the YMCA Summer Camp at the Crisafulli Ice Rink (June 29‑August 21). Each resolution was passed unanimously and will be forwarded to the full council.

• Approved 11 diagonal parking spaces at 39 East Oneida St (unanimous)
• Approved Harborfest 2026 use of West Park, July 23‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved Children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Washington Square Park, March 28 (unanimous)
• Approved Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament at Breitbeck Park, June 7 (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA Summer Camp at Crisafulli Ice Rink, June 29‑August 21 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss authorizing public hearings for a zoning change and a local law regarding city taxation. The body is also reviewing several requests for the use of public spaces for community events.

• Proposed zone change for 30 Byer Road from Traditional Neighborhood 2 to Planned Development
• Proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2026 amending Chapter 224 (Taxation) of the City Code
• Public space request for Racing’s Biggest Block Party on West First Street (Oct 6, 2026)
• Public space request for OutRun Autism 5K (March 7, 2026)
• Public space requests for Oswego Pride Festival, 1UP Wrestling, and Pro/Am Fishing Tournament

Administrative Services Committee

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will vote on five requests for use of public spaces, including the Oswego Pro/Am Fishing Tournament, Oswego County Pride Festival, a professional wrestling event, the OutRun Autism 5k, and Racing's Biggest Block Party. These are new business items. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 20 meeting.

• Oswego Pro/Am Fishing Tournament at Wright's Landing Marina, July 10–12, 2026, 5 a.m.–9 p.m.
• Oswego County Pride Festival on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
• 1UP Wrestling professional wrestling event at Crisafulli Rink, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5–8 p.m.
• OutRun Autism 5k organized by the Oswego County Autism Task Force, Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9 a.m.
• Racing's Biggest Block Party on West 1st Street from West Bridge to West Mohawk Street, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4–8 p.m.

The Physical Services Committee approved the minutes of the January 20 meeting and then unanimously approved five requests to use city property for events: the Oswego Pro/Am Fishing Tournament, the Oswego County Pride Festival, a professional wrestling event, the OutRun Autism 5k, and Racing's Biggest Block Party. Members discussed the lack of a written fee‑waiver policy but did not adopt a new policy. All approved resolutions will be prepared and forwarded to the full City Council before adjournment.

• Approved January 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego Pro/Am Fishing Tournament request (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego County Pride Festival request (unanimous)
• Approved 1UP Wrestling professional wrestling event request (unanimous)
• Approved OutRun Autism 5k request (unanimous)
• Approved Racing's Biggest Block Party request (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion of a formal fee‑waiver policy (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee will consider a request to schedule a public hearing for a zone change at 30 Byer Road from TN2 to Planned Development. They will also discuss a proposed expansion of the Senior Citizen Exemption for property tax calculations. No final votes on these items are scheduled at this meeting.

• Request to schedule public hearing for zone change at 30 Byer Road from TN2 to PD
• Discussion on expanding Senior Citizen Exemption for property tax calculations

The committee approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting unanimously. It voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Full Council for a public hearing on the proposed zoning change at 30 Byer Road. It also voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Full Council to expand the senior citizen property tax exemption.

• Approved minutes of Jan 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Full Council for 30 Byer Road zoning change (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Full Council for senior citizen exemption expansion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a $95,880 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to develop a citywide safety action plan. Other items include a zoning change for 29 West Seneca Street, purchases of a rotary snowblower and three pickup trucks, and approval of sponsorship funding for a community drone show. The council will also hear a public hearing on a zone change request for 29 West Seneca Street.

• Accept $95,880 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for a comprehensive safety action plan
• Approve zoning change for 29 West Seneca Street from TN1 to TD district
• Authorize purchase of a rotary snowblower with $50,000 transfer of funds
• Authorize purchase of three new pickup trucks for Public Works
• Accept $30,250 sponsorship funding for the 13126 Day Drone Show

Administrative Services Committee

The Oswego Administrative Services Committee will vote on several authorizations, including a $95,880 federal grant for traffic safety, a $30,250 drone show sponsorship, and purchases of vehicles and equipment. Items also include standard work day reporting for retirement system and advancing funds for ice rink chiller replacement.

• Police grant: $95,880 from U.S. DOT Safe Streets for All program
• Drone show sponsorship: $30,250 from local entities for 13126 Day event
• Purchase of three pickup trucks for Public Works
• Transfer $50,000 for truck-mounted snowblower via Onondaga County purchasing
• Advance funds from Ice Rink Capital Reserve for chiller replacement at James P. Cullinan Ice Rink

The Administrative Services Committee approved forwarding favorable recommendations to the Full Council on six items: annual retirement reporting for officials, acceptance of a $95,880 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, sponsorship funding for the 13126 Day Drone Show, purchase of three pickup trucks, a $50,000 fund transfer for a truck‑mounted snowblower, and a $220,000 advance for an ice‑rink chiller replacement. All motions were approved unanimously. The resolutions will be prepared and sent to the Full Council.

• Forwarded favorable recommendation for annual retirement reporting (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to accept $95,880 Safe Streets grant (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for $30,250 sponsorships for drone show (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to purchase three pickup trucks (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for $50,000 fund transfer for snowblower (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for $220,000 advance for ice‑rink chiller (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider a request from the Zoning and Planning Office to change the zoning of 30 Byer Road from TN2 (Traditional Neighborhood 2) to PD (Planned Development). The request would be sent to the Planning Board for an advisory opinion under Section 280-96 of the Zoning Ordinance. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Request to change 30 Byer Road from TN2 to PD zoning
• Forward request to Planning Board for advisory opinion per Section 280-96

The committee approved the minutes from the January 5 meeting unanimously. It then voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the Full Council regarding the proposed change of 30 Byer Road from Traditional Neighborhood 2 to Planned Development zoning. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation on 30 Byer Road zone change to Full Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will consider authorizing two requests for use of public space: a temporary bus shelter for Centro at 56-62 East Third Street, and a rescind-and-replace parking area for 44 West Second Street LLC. They will also approve the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting.

• Centro temporary bus shelter at 56-62 East Third Street
• 44 West Second Street LLC: 11'x54' parking area (3 cars) and 11'x18'-9" apron, rescind and replace

The Physical Services Committee unanimously approved Centro’s request for a temporary bus shelter at 56‑62 East Third Street, with a condition that one tree may be removed and two replacement trees planted elsewhere. The committee also unanimously approved a rescind‑and‑replace request to transfer public‑space use for a parking area at 44 West Second Street. Minutes of the Jan. 5 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved temporary bus shelter request (unanimous)
• Approved rescind‑and‑replace public‑space transfer for 44 West Second St (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 5 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Common Council

The Oswego Common Council will approve minutes from previous meetings, authorize public hearings for a zoning change and several public space permits, and authorize the mayor to sign a contract amendment for wastewater plant capacity assessment.

• Authorize Mayor to execute $130,100 amendment for wastewater plant assessment
• Authorize public hearing for 29 West Seneca Street zone change
• Approve use of public space for H. Lee White Maritime Museum Paddlefest
• Approve use of public space for Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Authorize new policy for cash payment rounding

Planning and Development Committee

The committee is considering a request to schedule a public hearing for a proposed zone change at 29 West Seneca Street, from TN1 (Traditional Neighborhood 1) to TD (Traditional Downtown). No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Request to schedule a public hearing for zone change at 29 West Seneca Street from TN1 to TD (Traditional Downtown) per Section 280-96 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee will vote on two contract amendments with GHD Consulting Services totaling $152,100 for quarterly reporting required by consent decree and wastewater capacity assessment. Additionally, the committee will discuss a proposed cash transaction rounding policy. Approval of previous meeting minutes and old/new business items are also on the agenda.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign Amendment No. 15 with GHD Consulting Services for $22,000 for Consent Decree Quarterly Reporting
• Authorization for Mayor to sign Amendment No. 16 with GHD Consulting Services for $130,100 for Oswego Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Assessment Quarterly Reporting
• Discussion on implementing a new cash transaction rounding policy

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will vote on requests for three public events: the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade, a wedding at Breitbeck Park, and Paddlefest 2026 hosted by the H. Lee White Maritime Museum. All requests come from the Office of Economic Development and require committee authorization.

• Authorization for Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 7, 2026, 1-2 p.m.
• Authorization for Kaitlyn Goncalves wedding at Breitbeck Park on May 8, 2026, 2-5 p.m.
• Authorization for H. Lee White Maritime Museum Paddlefest 2026 on July 11, 2026, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

General

The Common Council will meet to elect its Presiding Officer and Vice President. The body will also vote on administrative designations, including the official newspaper and the Chief Fiscal Officer.

• Election of John FitzGibbons as Presiding Officer
• Election of William Myer as Vice President
• Approval of Tax Anticipation Note
• Designation of depositories of public monies
• Appointment of Chief Fiscal Officer