COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING –JANUARY 11, 2016
1:00 P.M. / (01/12) / (xx)
1. /

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – (Led by Hon. Van B. Robinson, President of the Syracuse Common Council)

2. / Invocation -– (Delivered by Minister Angelo Coker, Bellegrove Missionary Baptist

Church, Syracuse, New York)

3. /

Roll Call – (Present – 8; Councilor Ryan absent)

4. /

Minutes – Regular Meeting – December 21, 2015 (Adopted 8-0)

Organization Meeting – January 6, 2016 (Adopted 8-0)

5. /

Petitions (none)

6. /

Committee Reports – Neighborhood Preservation (Homeless & Housing Vulnerable);

7. /

Communications – From Martin D. Masterpole, the City Auditor, an Audit of the Ban The Box Ordinance of the City of Syracuse; From Mary E. Vossler, the Budget Director, 2016/2017 – 2021/2022 Capital Improvement Plan approved by the Hon. Stephanie A. Miner, Mayor, on December 22, 2015; From Greenwood, Commercial Investment Realtors, Inc., a letter accepting the terms and conditions of Ord. #844-2015; From Tailgate Partners LLC., a letter accepting the terms and conditions of Ord. #892-2015; From Byrne Dairy, a letter accepting the terms and conditions of Ord. #868-2015;

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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
WD 8. / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2016. / WD
BY COUNCILOR THOMPSON:
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8-0 / Agreement – With Multicultural Association of Medical/Legal Interpreters (MAMI, Inc) to provide services to include the provision of spoken language and American Sign Language interpretation as well as written language translations for the Citizen Review Board. Total cost not to exceed $1,000 from Budget Account #10500.541500.01. The CRB approved this request. / 2
10.
8-0 / Amend – Ord #528 (06/22/2015) “Contract - With Father Dennis Hayes, Reverend Daren C. Jaime and Reverend Dr. David L. Tannyhill, Jr. for the period of July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016 on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $15,000 ($5,000 each). To be charged to Account #01.31220.514500.” Amend to terminate the previously approved agreement with Reverend Dr. David L. Tannyhill, Jr. to compensate him $5,000 to replace with Pastor Erik B. Eure. Total cost not to exceed $2,500, to be charged to Account #541500.31220.01. / 3
11.
8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds to be used to defray the cost of replacing obsolete Personal Protective Equipment known as Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA). Total amount not to exceed $150,000. / 4
12.
8-0 / Application & Agreement - To and with the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funds to be used to replace obsolete Personal Protective Equipment known as Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA). There will be a 10% local match provided by bonded funds. / 5
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
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8-0 / Special Permit - To approve modification for a gas station located at 4210-4224 South Salina Street. No one spoke in favor, one person spoke in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted 3 waivers regarding the driveway location, signage and street line treatment area requirements. Ramzi Aljoufi, owner/applicant. / GEN.
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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
15.
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
16.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 326 Colvin Street W., a wood house & garage, 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 100 Enfield Place & Hillsboro Parkway, 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 120 Hutchinson Avenue & Edgewood, a shingle 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 126-128 Lincoln Avenue, a wood house & garage, unfinished, 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 102 May Avenue, a wood house, 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 914 McBride Street N., two wood houses, 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 1125 Midland Avenue & McLennan Avenue, a wood 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 406 Nottingham Road, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / H
24.
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
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 182 Ostrander Avenue W., 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 207 Raynor Avenue E., 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 103 Sabine Street, 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 817 Seeley Road, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. / 6
29.
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
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 718 Tully 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 218-220 Turtle Street to Cummings Avenue, a wood house & two garages, 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 140 Worden 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 211 Ashworth Place, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / 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 101-103 Belle Avenue, a wood house & garage, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 7
35.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 139 Brighton Avenue, W., a wood house & block building, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 8
36.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 927 Butternut Street a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 9
37.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 112 Calthrop Avenue, W., a wood house, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 10
38.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 208 Calthrop Avenue, W., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 11
39.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 119 Cannon Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 12
40.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 604 Colvin Street, W. & Kirkwood Place, a wood house, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 13
41.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 110 Daisy Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 14
42.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 317 Elliott Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 15
43.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 201 Fitch Street & Dudley Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 16
44.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 205 Fitch Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 17
45.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 211 Fitch Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 18
46.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 328 Fitch Street Rear, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 19
47.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2956 Genesee Street, E., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / 20
48.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2960 Genesee Street E., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / 21
49.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2964 Genesee Street, E., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / 22
50.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 124-128 Granger Street, a concrete block building, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 23
51.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 134-140 Granger Street, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 24
52.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 148 Granger Street & McCormick Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / 25
53.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1006 Hawley Avenue, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 26
54.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 248 Kenmore Avenue, a wood house & barn, unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 27
55.
8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1402 Midland Avenue & Beard Avenue, W., a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 28