of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING -NOVEMBER 19, 2007
1:00 P.M. / (11/20)
1. /
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag - (Led by Hon. Bethaida Gonzàlez, President of the Syracuse Common Council)
2. /Invocation - (Delivered by Reverend Kevin J. Agee of HOPPSMemorialChurch, Syracuse, New York)
3. /Roll Call - (Present 8; Councilor Simmons absent)
4. /Minutes -November 5, 2007 - (Adopted; 8-0)
5. /Petitions - (none)
6. /Committee Reports - (Economic Development & Environment; Neighborhood Preservation, Downtown & metropolitan Planning (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable)
7. /Communications - (From the City Auditor, a Take Home Vehicle Audit for the period ending October 31, 2006; From the VIP Program, the Annual Report for 2005-2006 provided by Hon. Bill Ryan, Councilor-At-Large; From Jennifer Korn, US Department of Justice, rejecting the Common Councils’ request for information regarding procedures for investigations under the Patriot Act)
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BY PRESIDENT GONZÁLEZ:
8.
8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2007-2008. / 41-R
BY COUNCILOR JOY:
9.
WD / Authorize - Payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT), agreement, as detailed in Exhibit “B”, with JeffersonClintonCommons, LLC for the new construction of a 90 car parking garage, 53,000 square feet of commercial spaces, and 18 condominium residential units. The PILOT agreement will apply only to the parking and commercial portions of this development. The PILOT payments will be shared with OnondagaCounty, and will commence in accordance with the Real Property Tax Law and General Municipal Law. The SIDA Board approved the PILOT agreement on October 16, 2007. / WD
10.
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Miner
Hogan
McMahon / Authorize - Payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT), agreement, as detailed in Exhibit “B”, with GML Parking, LLC for the Hotel Syracuse and Parking Garage. The PILOT payments will be shared with OnondagaCounty, the agreement will commence in accordance with the Real Property Tax Law and General Municipal Law. The SIDA Board approved the PILOT agreement on October 16, 2007. / 647
11.
8-0 / Assign - The Payment-in-lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the Price Chopper property located at 2525 Erie Boulevard East from COR Erie Boulevard, LLC to Steven and Terry Blumenfeld. / 648
BY COUNCILOR MINER:
12.
8-0 / Authorize - The Department of Assessment to retain appraisers (Christopher Bollinger - 207 Niagara St., 735 W. Onondaga St., 721 Otisco St., 220 Seneca St.207 Merriman Ave. - Edward Pfohl - 405 Ontario St., 412 Oswego St., 213 Seneca St., 179 W. Corning Ave., 626 Gifford St.117 Landon Ave.) / 649
BY COUNCILOR ROBINSON:
13.
WD / Amend - Ord. #481 (09/11/06), “Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 124-126 Hall Avenue, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,150.” Amend to sell through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program for the total sum of $151. / WD
14.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #630 (11-05-07), “Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 539 & 541 Gifford Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151.” Correct the ordinance to reflect the sale under the Vacant Lots for Non-Profits Program rather than the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program. / 650
15.
8-0 / Amend - Ord. #633 (11-05-07), Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 619 Otisco Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151.” Correct the ordinance to reflect the sale under the Vacant Lots for Non-Profits Program rather than the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program. / 651
16.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 116 & 118 Seymour Street, a vacant lot, to The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY for the total sum of $8,950. / H
17.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 120 & 122 Seymour Street, a vacant lot, to The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY for the total sum of $10,250. / H
18.
H / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 252 & 254 W. Onondaga Street, a vacant lot, to The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse, NY for the total sum of $17,450. / H
19.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as110 Vann Street, a garage, to Dominick A. Battaglia for the total sum of $10,750. / 652
20.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 102 Belmont Street, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,225. / 653
21.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 103 Belmont Street, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,225. / 654
22.
8-0 / Sell - All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 104 Belmont Street, a vacant lot, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $1,325. / 655
23.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 506 Niagara Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $650. / 656
24.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Small Residential Vacant Lot Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 615 Hickory Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $550. / 657
25.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 611-613 Hickory Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 658
26.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 314 Lydell Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 659
27.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 316 Lydell Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 660
28.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 318 Lydell Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 661
29.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 729 Marcellus Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 662
30.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 731 Marcellus Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 663
31.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 217 Seneca Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 664
32.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Lot for Non-Profits Program all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 221 & 223 Seneca Street to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 665
33.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 607 Gifford Street, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 666
34.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 626 Gifford Street, an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 667
35.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 166 Grace Street, an unfinished house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 668
36.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 412 Oswego Street, an unfinished brick house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 669
37.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 721 Otisco Street, an unfinished wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 670
38.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 213 Seneca Street, an unfinished wood house, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 671
39.
8-0 / Sell - Through the Vacant Structure for Non-Profits Program, all right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 220 Seneca Street, a wood house and garage, to Home Headquarters, Inc. for the total sum of $151. / 672
40.
Referred to
Planning / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (The Groove) at 1521-1525 South Avenue. Gregory C. McCarty owner/applicant. / Referred to
Planning
41.
Referred to
Planning / Special Permit - To allow seating in a convenience store for customers of the pizza/deli operation at 1000-1008 South Geddes Street. Armory Corporation, applicant. Kosta, Stefan, Peter, Slavko and John Talev, owners. / Referred to
Planning
42.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (The Pizza Garage) at 645 Burnet Avenue. Dana Alberico, Kelly Lonis and Paula Papa, applicants. Cosimo Zavaglia, owner. / Gen.
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43.
8-0 / Special Permit - To establish a restaurant (Goodfellas’ Pizzeria) at 229-237 West Fayette Street. Steve Kuffman, owner/applicant. / Gen.
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44.
8-0 / Special Permit - To construct a restaurant (Subway) onto an existing gasoline station/convenience store on property situated at 3220 South Salina Street. Elias Sawalha, owner/applicant. / Gen.
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BY COUNCILOR SEALS:
45.
8-0 / Authorize - Payment to the Tipperary Hill Music Festival, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. Total cost not to exceed $2,000. / 673
46.
8-0 / Authorize - Payment to Jay Stone ($150) and Tawn Marie’s DanceCenter ($300) for services for the Holiday Magic in the Square event in Clinton Square on Friday, November 23, 2007, on behalf of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs. / 674
BY COUNCILOR SIMMONS:
47.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b - From Ross Valve Mfg. Co., automatic control valves and valve vaults for the period of July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008, on behalf of the Department of Water. Total cost not to exceed $75,000. / 675
(SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA-NOVEMBER 19, 2007)
WAIVER OF THE RULES REQUIRED TO INTRODUCE:
BY COUNCILOR McMAHON:
48.
8-0 / Accept - From the Valley American Legion, Post 1468, a donation in the amount of $9,000 to be used toward the purchase of a variable message board for Meachem Field at a total cost not to exceed $25,000. The local match will be met with a $10,000 NYS mini-grant, previously approved, and the appropriation of $6,000 to be charged to Fund 25 - Parks Trust. / 676
Syracuse Common Council
Adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
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