COMMON COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF SYRACUSE
REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 21, 2017
1:00 P.M. / (08/21) / (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 Clayton Baker, Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, Syracuse, New York)

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Roll Call – (Present – 8; Absent – Maroun)

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Minutes – July 31, 2017 (Adopted 8-0)

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Petitions – (Petition from East Colvin Crest Residential signed by 51 neighborhood residents to preserve the area for youth and family by rescinding Special Permit 15-13)

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Committee Reports – (Education & Human Development)

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Communications – (From Crane Hogan Structural Systems, a letter accepting the terms and conditions of Ord. #648 (7/10/17).

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NEW BUSINESS
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BY PRESIDENT ROBINSON:
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8-0 / Resolution - Approving the Appointment of Various Persons as Commissioners of Deeds for 2017/2018. / 24-R
BY COUNCILOR THOMPSON:
9.
8-0 / Amend – Ord #291 (04/24/2017), “Application & Agreement - To and with the New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for the 2018 Child Passenger Safety Program, in the amount not to exceed $4,000. Funds to be used to increase the proper use and installation of child safety seats in New York State. No local match is required.” Amend to increase the amount not to exceed from $4,000 to $5,200. / 694
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8-0 / Agreement – With New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, to provide law enforcement services to the New York State Fair for the period of August 23, 2017-September 4, 2017. The City will be reimbursed for the services in an amount not to exceed $35,000 to be deposited in an account determined by the Commissioner of Finance. / 695
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7-1
Kessner / Amend – Ord #52 (01/23/2017), “Contract – With Cedar Path Solutions Group for COPS Camera Platform Video Surveillance project at “Kirk Park” for the period of 1 year with two (2) one-year renewal options with the approval of the Mayor and the Common Council, on behalf of the Department of Police. Total cost not to exceed $57,880 from 2016 DASNY SAM Grant Account #599802.02.31225.” Amend to include Northside III Project that will create a new COPS platform camera wireless meshes and network connections for Northside Neighborhoods, which include Schiller Park, North Salina Street Corridor, Grant Street, Butternut Circle, Highland Avenue & Park Street areas, Mary & Lilac Streets, Lodi Street & Union Place, and Lodi & Wayne Street. Also amend to add an additional amount not to exceed $633,640 to fund the new project. / 696
12.
8-0 / Purchase w/c/b – From Superior Lubricants Company Inc., for bulk motor oil, for the period of July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018, on behalf of the Department of Fire. Total cost not to exceed $15,000 to be charged to Account #01.34100.540120. / 697
BY COUNCILOR KESSNER:
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8-0 / Bond Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the City of Syracuse to defray the cost of the NY Works II Environmental Restoration Project at 101 Chester Street. Total amount not to exceed $85,000. / 698
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8-0 / Authorize – The NY Works II Environmental Restoration Project at 101 Chester Street. The City and the NYS DEC will share the cost (90% NYS, 10% City). The City portion will be divided by two sources as identified in Ord. #139-2015, SURA Midland Lincoln Bellevue funds of $30,000 and City Bonding for the balance. Total cost not to exceed $85,000. City total project cost not to exceed $115,000. / 699
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8-0 / Special Permit - To approve Indoor Amusement and Recreation located at 2946 Erie Boulevard East. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Commission granted one waiver regarding parking requirements. Marvin Labbate, applicant. 2946 Erie LLC, c/o Michael D. Mattiacio, DDS, owner. / Gen.
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8-0 / Special Permit – For Offices on property located at 1603 West Genesee Street. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted three waivers regarding front setback, structural coverage, and parking surface coverage requirements. Dwell Equity, LLC, applicant. Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation, Inc., owner. / Gen.
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8-0 / Special Permit - To approve modification for a restaurant located at 311-313, 401, and 403 North Geddes Street. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the proposal. The Planning Commission granted two waivers in regard to off-street parking and landscape treatment requirements. North Geddes Street Properties, LLC, 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 507 Lynch Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 3604 Salina Street S. & Matson Avenue, a wood & cement house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 4510 Salina Street S., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
21.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 506 Bellevue Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
22.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1414 Bellevue Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / H
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 177 Brampton Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / WD
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 100 Bungalow Terrace, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 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 1433 Burnet Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 700
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 512 Cannon Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 154 Collingwood Avenue N., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 312 Collingwood Avenue N., a brick house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
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8-0 / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 119 Elmhurst Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 701
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2646 Fayette Street E., a wood house & garage unfinished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1135 Glencove Road S., a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1217 Glenwood Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / WD
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 214 Hickok Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 184 Hopper Road, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 252 Huntley Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 204 Jamesville Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 238 Jamesville Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 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 404 Lodi Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 702
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 259 Martin Luther King W & Cortland Avenue, a wood house & garage finished, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / WD
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 227 McKinley Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / WD
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 210 Milton Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 347 Mosley Drive, a vacant lot, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 626 Oakwood Avenue, a wood house & shop, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / 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 112 Oberst Street, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 703
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 1167 Onondaga Street W., a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 2) / H
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 332 Scott Avenue, a brick house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 5) / WD
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WD / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2580 South Avenue, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / WD
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 143 Thurlow Drive, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 2013 Valley Drive, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / 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 150 Wadsworth Street, a wood house & garage, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 1) / 704
51.
H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 158 Weymouth Road, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 3) / H
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H / Sell – All right, title and interest of the City of Syracuse in and to the premises known as 110 Wood Avenue, a wood house, to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for the total sum of $151. (District 4) / H
BY COUNCILOR HUDSON:
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8-0 / Appropriate Funds - From D.P.W. 2017/2018 Sweeping & Flushing Cash Capital Account #09.00526 in the amount of $385,217 for the Bureau of Sweeping & Flushing Capital Equipment as detailed in Schedule “A”. / 705