COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING – NOVEMBER 23, 2015
1:00 P.M. / (11/24) / (xx)
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)

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Invocation – (Delivered by Reverend Althea Chaplin, True Vine Church of Christ, Syracuse, New York)

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Roll Call – (All Present – 8)

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Minutes – November 9, 2015 (Adopted 8-0)

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Petitions – (none)

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Committee Reports – (Neighborhood Preservation (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable); Inter-Government Service Consolidation; Finance; Taxation & Assessment)

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Communications – (From Honorable Pamela J. Hunter, a letter of resignation as a City of Syracuse Councilor-at-Large effective November 15, 2015; From Ed Riley, of Hotel Syracuse Restoration Co 1, LLC; two letters, accepting the terms and conditions of Ord. # 731-2015 & Ord. # 732-2015)

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NEW BUSINESS
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(On motion by Councilor Ryan and seconded by Councilor Maroun, Joseph A. Nicoletti was elected to the vacant position of Councilor-At-Large by a majority vote.)
BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
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WD / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2015-2016. / WD
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
9.
H / Amend – The Building Code of the City of Syracuse relative to requirements for Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control to preserve the natural environment and protect the health and welfare of citizens of Syracuse, as last amended by General Ordinance No. 53 of 2007. / H
10.
H / Authorize - The City of Syracuse as Lead Agency for the Stormwater Phase II Program which is subject to compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA.) / H
11.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b – From Camillus Business Forms, Inc., County Tax Bills, for year the 2016 to ensure compatibility with the County and the SCSD the tax file layout with City print equipment. Total not to exceed $3,000 from Account #593620.01.90000. / 843
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
12.
H / Permission - To Thomas Fabbioli, owner of the property located at 2121-2125 Burnet Avenue and South Edwards Avenue, to encroach into the Burnet Avenue right-of-way for the SE corner of the building 1.41’, an existing awning aerially 5’, and a concrete retaining wall which encroaches 1.9’ into the South Edwards Avenue right-of-way. / H
13.
8-0 / Approve – Change Occupancy from a picture framing shop to an art gallery located at 1100 Oak Street. Two people spoke in favor and no one spoke in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted one waiver regarding parking requirements. Allison Kirsch & Holly Wilson, applicant; Frank C. Vavonese, owner. / GEN.
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14.
8-0 / Permission - To Jefferson Center Associates LLC, owner of the property located at 333-349 Salina Street S to Bank Alley, an aerial encroachment of 8’ for an existing marquee into the Salina Street right-of-way. / 844
15.
8-0 / Special Permit – To approve a restaurant with a banquet facility, located at 135 State Fair Boulevard. No one spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted two waivers regarding parking and driveway width requirements. Jeffrey J. Pensabene and Terry A. Pensabene owner/applicant. / GEN.
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16.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 202 Beard Avenue W, a vacant lot with garage, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
17.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 130 Bishop Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
18.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 204 Collingwood Avenue South, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
19.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 138 Fage Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
20.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 132 Fairview Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
21.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 332-336 Furman Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
22.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 120 Hutchinson Avenue & Edgewood, a shingle house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
23.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 601 Kirkpatrick Street & Carbon Street S., wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 863 Lafayette Avenue W., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 845
25.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 918 Lafayette Avenue W., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 126-128 Lincoln Avenue, a wood house & garage, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1419 Midland Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
28.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 103 Onondaga Avenue, a double brick & wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
29.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 301 Onondaga Avenue & Sterling Avenue, a wood house & garage, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
30.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 146 Palmer Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 429 Rich Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 129 Rockland Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 846
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 103 Sabine Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 322 Webster Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 123 Alexander Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 208 Arthur Street, a vacant lot & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 847
37.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 308 Beard Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 234-238 Burt Street State Street S., a wood house & store, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 119 Chester Street a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
40.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 186-188 Clyde Avenue & Hillview Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 848
41.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 313 Glenwood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
42.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 104 Green Street Place, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 724 Hickory Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 234 Hier Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1041 Highland Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 315-317 Kirk Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 904 Lemoyne Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 849
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1809 Lodi Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 850
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 236 Markland Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 851
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 212 Midler Avenue S., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 604 Onondaga Street W., a wood house, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 852
52.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1084-1086 Onondaga Street W., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
53.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 333-335 Palmer Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
54.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 328 Sherwood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
55.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 735 South Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
56.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 925 Tallman Street & Palmer Avenue, a wood house, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
57.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 113 Titus Alley, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 853
58.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 711 Tully Street, a brick house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 854