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Home My WebLink About09-1124 (2)No. 22 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO November 24, 2009 MAYOR Hon. Byron W. Brown COMPTROLLER Andrew Sanfilippo COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL FILLMORE DISTRICT DAVID A. FRANCZYK PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SOUTH DISTRICT MICHAEL P. KEARNS MAJORITY LEADER LOVEJOY DISTRICT RICHARD A. FONTANA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS — ELLICOTT DEMONE A. SMITH — MASTEN MICHAEL J. LO CURTO — DELAWARE JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. — NORTH DAVID A. RIVERA- NIAGARA BONNIE C. RUSSELL - UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Bonnie E. Russell Chairman, Michael P. Kearns, David A. Rivera, Joseph Golombek Jr. - Members CLAIMS COMMITTEE: David A. Rivera Chairman, Michael P. Kearns, Richard A. Fontana, Bonnie E. Russell - Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Michael LoCurto, Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, Joseph Golombek Jr., David A. Rivera, Demone Smith - Members FINANCE COMMITTEE: Michael P. Kearns, Chairman, Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell, Demone A. Smith - Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Joseph Golombek Jr., Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, Michael LoCurto, David Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell- Members. RULES COMMITTEE: David A. Franczyk, Chairman, Michael P. Kearns, Richard A. Fontana - Members SPECIAL COMMITTEES Members BUDGET COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Michael P. Kearns, Michael J. LoCurto, Demone Smith - EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Demone Smith, Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, Michael P. Kearns - Members MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE: Demone Smith Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, Joseph Golombek Jr., David A. Rivera, Members POLICE OVERSIGHT: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, David A. Rivera, Bonnie E. Russell, Demone Smith — Members Members PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Michael P. Kearns, Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera - WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Michael P. Kearns, Chairman, Joseph Golombek, Jr, Michael J. LoCurto, David A. Rivera, members CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 AT 2:00 P.M. Present - David A. Franczyk, President of the Council, and Councilmembers: Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Rivera, Russell, Smith -8 Absent - 0 On a motion by Mr. Fontana, Seconded by Mr. Kearns, the minutes of the stated meeting held on November 10, 2009 were approved. INVOCATION PLEDGE TO FLAG DATE November 24, 2009 FINAL MAYOR MAYOR - EXECUTIVE 1. Plan Bd -SEQRA Lead Agency 391 Washington St- Lafayette Hotel(Ell) LEG 2. Plan Bd -SEQR- Neg Declaration 404 Edison Ave(Lov) R &F 3. Plan Bd- SEQR -Neg Declaration 2080,2084,2092,2094 Niagara (AKA 2094 Niagara)(North) R &F 4. Plan Bd- SEQR -Neg Declaration -305 West Utica St(Nia) R &F 5. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 169 Gibson(Fill) CD 6. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 26 Girard(Masten) CD 7. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 81 Hampshire(Nia) CD 8. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 76 Sobieski(Fill) APP 9. Strat Plan- Report of Sale 86 Sobieski(Fill) APP 10. Strat Plan -SEQR- Assessment Form Bflo Niagara Medical Campus R &F COMPTROLLER 11. Petty Cash Audit FIN COUNCIL PRESIDENT 12. Changes to Common Council Committees R &F 13. SEQR Findings Statement -Bflo Niagara Medical Campus ADOPT PUBLIC WORKS 14. Notification Serial #10512 -10513 (Waive 45 Days) R &F 15. Notification Serial #10514 -10526 LEG 16. Emergency Hire Payment for Time Worked R &F 17. Endorsement of COB's Appl.for Bflo and EC Standing Comm Grant Funding ADOPT 18. Increase Encumbrance Contract #93000183 APP 19. Permission to Pay Retainage Franczyk Park(Fill) APP 20. Reconstruction Project Niagara Streetscape Project(North &Nia) R &F 21. Appt Equipment 0perator(Perm)(Max)(Tamsen) CS 22. Appt Training Officer(Perm) (4 Step)(Kelsy) CS 23. Appt Truck Driver( Perm)( Max)( Buchnowski ,Staniszewski,Driscoll, Buscaglia) CS 24. Appt Truck Driver (Perm)(Inter)(Mazuca,Evans) CS PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 25- 24A Food Store License 836 Niagara (Nia) APP 26- 24B Food Store License 1661 Hertel Ave(Del) APP 27- 25. Appt Associate Acct Clk(Perm)(3 Step)(Roessler) CS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE 28- 26. Appt Special Assistant to the Comm of A &F(Exempt)(Small) CS BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY 29- 27. App. to Transfer One Home in Sycamore Village Sub -37 Sydni Ln(EII) CD CITY CLERK 30- 28. Mayor Reported Out of State R &F 31- 29. Reports of Attendance R &F 32- 30. Notices of Appointments- Mayors Program R &F 33- 31. Notices of Appointments- Temp /Prov /Perm CS MISCELLANEOUS 34- 32. Buffalo Water System, Monthly Water Bd Report October 2009 R &F 35- 33. LP Ciminelli -Board Packet Documents November 2009 ED 36- 34. R. Cozzi - Concerns Loss of Empire Zone Certification CD 37- 35. B. Davis - Letter of Resignation R &F 38- 36. S. Doleski - NYSDEC -SEQR Lead Agency Designation SUNY North Campus 77 Goodell St R &F 39- 37. D. Franczyk -News Article -Bflo, Lackawanna Post Office Removed From Closure List CD 40- 37A M. Kearns - Possible Street Name Change - Fuhrmann Blvd LEG 41- 38. L. Kostek- Neighbors Concerns - "Barker Commons "294 -302 Hudson St CD,CPBD 42- 39. N. Mauri- Request for Bus Transportation to Suburb School ED 43- 40. B. McIntyre- Resume for Ellicott District Councilmember R &F 44- 41. D. Murphy -Days Park BC Supports Elmwood Village Charter School 10 Days Pk ED 45- 42. G. Pritchard - Resume for Ellicott District Councilmember COW 46- 43. G. Schroder - Stillwater Undercover Investigative Report LEG 47- 44. G. Scott - Colored Musicians Club, Inc. of WNY Request Funding From Upcoming COB Budget BUDGET 48- 44A D. Smith -Req Process and Timeline in Appointing an Interim Ellicott District Councilmember R &F 49- 45. H. Thomas - Safety Concerns in the COB POL O/S 50- 45A Y. Hreshchyshyn, Comments Public Hearing -Canal Harbor CD 51- 45B J. Smith - Resume for a Position Within the Council Offices COW 52- 45C D. Allen- Resume to Express Interest in Ellicott Council Seat COW 53- 45D M. Rodgers- Resume to Express Interest in Ellicott Council Seat COW 54- 45E N. Primerano- Resume to Express Interest in Ellicott Council Seat COW 55- 45F B. McIntyre- Resume to Express Interest in Ellicott Council Seat COW 56- 45G F. Heinle- Resume to express Interest in Ellicott Council Seat COW 57- 45H W. Trezevant- Resume to Express Interest in Ellicott Council Seat COW --- - - - -45 1 N. Medero- Resume to Express Interest in Ellicott Council Seat WITHDRAWN PETITIONS CIVIL SERVICE 58- 46. M. Goldman, Owner, Use 245 Allen to Expand an Existing 63- 1. Com 31 Restaurant(Ell) (hrg 12/1) LEG,CPBD,ZONING 59- 47. E. Mauro, Agent, Use 928 Broadway -Alter 1 Story Masonry to Nov 10 Appt Heavy Equipment Operator (Perm)(Inter)(Maund)(PW) APP HSF(Fill)(no pub hrg) LEG,CPBD,ZONING 60- 48. W. Paladino, Agent, Use 2094 Niagara St, Erect a Frame Convenience Store with 66- 4. Com 34 Modifications to Existing Parking(North)(hrg 12/1) LEG,CPBD 61- 48A B. Baumker, Agent, Use 474 Hertel Ave, for A Ground Sign(North)(no pub hrg)APP 62- 49. J. Tomaszewski & O- Opposed to Closing Broadway Post Office(Fill) CD RESOLUTIONS Nov 10 Appts Truck Driver (Perm)(Max) 102- 49A FontanaAppt Marriage Officer (Michaux, 111) ADOPT 103- 50. Franczyk App. to Transfer One Home In Sycamore Village - 68- 6. Com 46 37 Sydni Ln(EII)(hrg 12/8) CD 104- 51. Franczyk Set Public Hearing Sycamore Village Sub. 37 Sydni Lane ADOPT 105- 51A Golombek Disch Leg ccp# 23, 10/27/09 -Rest Dance Class III 391 Ellicott ADOPT DISCH APP 106- 52. Smith Commitment to Public Health LEG 107- 52A Smith Commissioner of Deeds ADOPT 108- 52B Smith Commissioner of Deeds Public Duties ADOPT TABLE ITEMS #105 9/1/09 K. Frizlen, Owner, Rezone 301, 305, 311 West Utica for Multi Family Housing (Nia)(hrg 5/19) SUBMISSION LIST OF COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR THE COUNCIL MEETINGS CIVIL SERVICE 63- 1. Com 31 Nov 10 Appt Dispatcher (Perm) (4 Step)(Coughlin)(PW) APP 64- 2. Com 32 Nov 10 Appt Heavy Equipment Operator (Perm)(Inter)(Maund)(PW) APP 65- 3. Com 33 Nov 10 Appt Sr. Account Clerk Typist (Prov)(Max)(Merkl)(PW) APP 66- 4. Com 34 Nov 10 Appts Truck Driver(Perm)(Inter) ( Chapman, Cunningham, Pace,Pitts)(PW) APP 67- 5. Com 35 Nov 10 Appts Truck Driver (Perm)(Max) (Carney, Fiorella,Long,Wagner)(PW) APP 68- 6. Com 46 Nov 10 Notices of Appointments- Temp /Prov /Perm(Cty Clk) R &F FINANCE 69- 7. Com 3 Nov 10 Lease Bflo General Hospital Parking Ramp to Bflo Nia Med Campus(EII)(Mayor)(hrg 11/24) APP 70- 8. Com 12 Nov 10 Re: Payroll Audit of Common Council Staff(CPRES) R &F 71- 9. Res 96 Nov 10 Budget and Personnel Amendment - Public Works RECOMMIT 72- 10. Com 9 Oct 13 Council Staff Audit (Comps R &F COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 73- 11. Com 6 Nov 10 Report of Sale 59 Fillmore(Fill)(Strat Plan) RECOMMIT 74- 12. Com 7 Nov 10 Report of Sales -112, 116 Jersey (EII)(Strat Plan) RECOMMIT 75- 13. No 54 Nov 10 M. Shapiro - Coalition for Economic Justice -DGEIS Re: Canal Side Project WFRONT 76- 14. No 64 Nov 10 Assessment Reform in the COB(Assess)( #16,10/27) R &F 77- 15. No 76 Nov 10 Report of Sale 1606 Jefferson (Mas)(Strat Plan)( #8,10/27) RECOMMIT 78- 16. No 38 Oct 27 R. Fontana- P. Ross - Concerns Poor Conditions at Houghton Park R &F 79- 17. No 39 Oct 27 D. Grzebielucha- Concerns Abandonment Sale of Portion of South Pierce R &F 80- 18. Res 82 Oct 13 Assessment Reform in City of Buffalo(except 1,2 & 3 rd Res) ADOPT 81- 19. Com 40 May 26 Opinion of CC on COB Jurisdiction Over Properties Owned by the PBA(CC) R &F LEGISLATION 82- 20. No 55 Nov 10 J. Maucailla, Owner, Use 2144 Niagara for a Take -Out Restaurant and Convenience Store (North)(hrq 11/17) APP 83- 21. No 56 Nov 10 T. Fox, Agent, Use 960 Busti to Convert a Warehouse to 23 Apts and 1 st Floor Commercial Use (Nia)(hrg 11/17) APP 84- 22. No 57 Nov 10 A. Lojancono, Owner, Use 1518 Hertel Ave - Convert 1 Story Masonry to a Take -Out Restaurant(Del)(hrg 11/17) RECOMMIT 85- 23. Com 13 Nov 10 Info -USPS Proposed Closures(CCPres) CD 86- 24. Com 15 Nov 10 Bryant and Hodge St Signs Within City ROW (Nia)(PW) APP 87- 25. Com 16 Nov 10 Bus Shelter(7) Within City ROW(Var)(PW) APP 88- 26. Com 19 Nov 10 City of Buffalo Snow Plan(PW) R &F 89- 27. Com 39 Nov 10 Food Store(New)2154 Genesee (Lov)(EDPI) RECOMMIT 90- 28. Com 41 Nov 10 Restaurant Dance License Renewal -274 Delaware(Ell)(EDPI) APP 91- 29. Com 42 Nov 10 Restaurant Dance Class III -47 East Mohawk(Ell)(EDPI) APP 92- 30. Com 43 Nov 10 Bd Of Ethics - Nomination for Board -Dr. E. Paterson, R. Sullivan(CtyClk) APP 93- 31. No 73 Oct 27 T. Briatico, Agent, Use 194 Maple for a Parking Lot(pub hrg 9/22)((EII) ( #16, 9/15) ( #70, 10/13) RECOMMIT 94- 32. No 74 Oct 27 T. Briatico, Agent, Use 203 Maple for a Parking Lot(pub hrg 9/22)(EII) ( #17, 9/15) ( #71, 10/13) RECOMMIT 95- 33. Com 37 June 23 Lodging House License -83 Prospect (EII)(EDPI) DENY 96- 34. Com 31 Mar 31 M. Rodgers -Info Re 83 Prospect -West Village Block Club Concerns(Ell)(EDPI) R &F SPECIAL COMMITTEES POLICE OVERSIGHT 97- 35. Com 6 Sept 15 Police Oversight Review of Stokes Affair(CP) R &F 98- 36. No 37 Mar 17 R. Fontana - Article Elderly Lovejoy Sisters Claim Fraud Scam Artist R &F 99- 37. Com 36 Dec 23 Testimony of C. Rodriguez in Regards to Lt. Kwiakowski(Cit Rts) R &F 100- 38. No 76 Apr 14 M. Kearns -M. Ryan - Quality of Life Concerns -Need to Enforce Law On Unlawful Posters( #44, 3/31) R &F 101- 39. No 86 Sept 30 The Need for A Greater Police Presence in COB (exec 1 st Res)(# 113, 4/29) R &F FROM THE MAYOR FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO 1 PLAN BD -SEQRA LEAD AGENCY 391 WASHINGTON ST- LAFAYETTE HOTEL(ELL) The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, November 4, 2009 considered the matter captioned above and voted to solicit SEQRA Lead Agency status. Prior to the implementation of the above - referenced project, the requirements of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR) must be satisfied. The project, as defined under SEAR, is a "Type 1 Action" for which the completion of a coordinated environmental review is required. As per Section 617.6 of the regulation an agency responsible for determining the effect of this project on the environment must designated from the involved agencies within thirty days of any notification. The City of Buffalo Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, November 17, 2009, upon learning of additional involved and interested agencies, which include the Buffalo Common Council, the Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps and the Buffalo Parking Board, now proposes that the Buffalo Common Council would better served as SEQRA Lead Agency due to potential parking considerations and necessary approvals required by the Buffalo Common Council. The City Planning Board recommends that the SEQRA process that has already begun be incorporated into the Buffalo Common Council SEQRA process and use information already solicited by the City Planning Board. The draft of the project Environmental Assessment Form and all relevant correspondence is enclosed for your review. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO2 PLAN BD- SEQR -NEG DECLARATION 404 EDISON AVE (LOV) Notice of Determination of Non - Significance This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (SEAR - State Environmental Quality Review) of the Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEAR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title: The Community Charter School building Additions Location: 404 Edison Avenue Type of Action: Unlisted - Uncoordinated Description: Massachio Architects PC on behalf of The Community Charter School has proposed the construction of two building additions to their existing school located at 404 Edison Avenue, Buffalo New York. The project will encompass two proposed additions (one) and (two) to the existing school. Construction for both additions will occur simultaneously. Addition one located on the west or rear side of the existing school building is to provide a new kitchen, cafeteria and handicapped accessible toilet rooms on the first floor along with classroom space on the second floor. A new accessible elevator will connect these floors allowing for handicapped accessibility between the floors. The first addition will also include alterations for office reconfiguration to the existing school lobby, principal's office and general office areas to allow for better access control management of students and visitors. The purpose of addition two on the east side of the existing school on Edison Avenue will be to enhance the existing school entrance on the south /east side of this facade. The addition will also incorporate new classroom space on the first floor. The project scope for addition one will be approximately 3,500 square feet per floor and will include on the first floor: a new full service kitchen with storage space; new boys and girls toilet rooms with handicapped accessible stalls, a new school store, new cafeteria space for approximately 96 chairs; faculty dining for 16 chairs and a new accessible elevator along with an elevator equipment room. The second floor will include three classrooms each approximately 24'x 36' and new locker space. The addition will also provide a new drop off area with a road for the delivery of kitchen supplies. The road will connect the existing parking spaces on the north and south sides of the existing school property. A new concrete sidewalk along the north side of the addition will connect to existing sidewalks. The office configuration will include four to five new office spaces along with a file area and photocopy area. The scope for addition two will be approximately 2,850 sq. ft. on one floor. This addition will incorporate a new entrance area with vestibule to be connected to the existing school entrance. This floor will also include three new classrooms each approximately 36'x24'. New landscaping space will be incorporated at the entrance area and along the front facade of the new addition. The construction of both additions will occur simultaneously. The anticipated start of construction for addition one and addition two will be December 1,2009. Construction should be completed by June 15 2010, The total cost of this project is approximately 1.400,000 dollars. This project will be financed privately. As a result of this Environmental Review the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse affect on the quality of the environment, No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: The new additions will allow this school to continue to grow and provide quality education to the students it serves from the greater Buffalo area. This project will also create new construction job opportunities. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short -term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo New York 14202- 716 851 -5085 RECEIVED AND FILED NO3 PLAN BD -SEQR -NEG DECLARARION 2080,2084,2092,2094 NIAGARA (AKA 204 NIAGARA)(NORTH) NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEAR), Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hail 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEAR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title: Convenience Store Location: 2080,2084,2092,2094 Niagara Street (AKA 2094 Niagara) Type of Action: Unlisted- Uncoordinated Description: Ellicott Development Company (10796 Group LLC) is proposing the construction of a convenience store with fuel pumps on the property located at 2080,2084,2092,2094 Niagara Street, Buffalo New York. The property located at 2094 Niagara is already under the control of 10796 Group and the remaining parcels are under the control of the E colt Development Company as described in the letters provided to the Planning Board. The proposed convenience store is approximately 2,793 square feet situated on a 23,995 square foot site. There also is a proposed gas pump Island and canopy that would be located on the south side of the site. The site is located in a CM zone that allows for a convenience store with gas however it is also located in a coastal review area which will require a separate review. There are twenty parking spaces proposed for the site with on handicapped space. Landscaping will be provided however they are only able to provide for 13 percent of the required 20 percent so a donation to the City of Buffalo Green Fund will be required if approved by the Planning Board. The project will be funded privately and cost approximately $400,000. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse impact on the quality of the environment, No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared, Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: This project will a transitional site both business and residential and provide the residents of this area (many walkers) an optional site to purchase groceries and or fuel. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short -term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo New York 14202 - (716) 851 -5085. RECEIVED AND FILED N04 PLAN BD- SEQR -NEG DECLARATION -306 WEST UTICA ST (NIA) NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NOW SIGNIFICANCE This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (SEAR - State Environmental Quality Review) of the Environmental Conservation Law, Lead Agency: City of Buffalo Planning Board Room 901, City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo New York 14202 As per the provisions of SEAR, the Lead Agency has reviewed the following action as it relates to the environment: Action Title: Luxury Apartments Location: 305 West Utica Street Type of Action: Unlisted - Coordinated Description: FJF Development -Utica Condos, LLC (Architect, Frizlen Group) is proposing to construct a luxury apartment building on the property located at 305 West Utica Street, Buffalo New York. The sixteen (16) luxury condominium units and two studio units (ADA accessible) with secured parking under the building are designed for maximum environmental, technical and aesthetic qualities. The developer is attempting to meet the Leadership of Environmental and Energy Efficient Design rating (LEED) by applying strategies that will include a high energy efficient building envelope with high performance heating and cooling systems and low water -use fixtures, use of low- emitting interior materials, passive solar designs and the use of recycled and or rapidly renewable regional building materials. The building will include one and two story lofts all of which will include underground secured parking, the use of smart technology to monitor heating and cooling systems for maximum efficiencies, ample outdoor space with balconies and private roof terrace for all loft units, fireplaces and all units will be pre - wired for high speed internet, cable and telephone. Two office suites approximately 350 sq. ft. each are also included in this project. A building density and rear yard set back as well as office use approval will be required from the City of Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals. The condominium project will be funded privately and the estimated cost will be approximately three million, two hundred thousand ($3,200,000) dollars. As a result of this Environmental Review, the Lead Agency has determined the undertaking of this action will not have a significant adverse affect on the quality of the environment, No further environmental review of this action will be conducted prior to project implementation and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared, Reasons Supporting This Determination: The facts and reasons for this decision are as follows: The proposed project will add new housing to one of the City of Buffalo's premier neighborhoods and eliminated two problem properties that will be demolished in the near future. The identified potential negative impacts appear to be primarily short -term site preparation and construction related activities, and do not appear to be significant in magnitude or effect. Short term parking and sidewalk concerns raised by the neighboring property owners will be enforced by the appropriate city departments. There are no actions, which will have a significant adverse impact on the environment. For further information relative to this Negative Declaration, contact Mr. Martin Grunzweig, Land Use Controls Coordinator, Room 901 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202- 716 851 -5085. RECEIVED AND FILED N06 STRAT PLAN - REPORT OF SALE 169 GIBSON (FILL) 105' N. Paderewski, Lot Size: 30'x 110', Assessed Valuation: $1,600.00 (Fillmore District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Dwane Cox and Mrs. Callie M. Cox, 166 Gibson Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 to purchase 169 Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Cox own and reside at 166 Gibson, which is adjacent to 169 Gibson. They intend to use the vacant lot for additional green space. The Division of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers. Mr. and Mrs. Cox have commissioned Ms. Patricia Swan, Real Estate Appraiser of Arrow Appraisal Service, 5266 Seneca Street to estimate the Fair Market Value of the subject property. She has estimated the Fair Market Value to be Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00), Twenty -Seven Cents ($.27) per square foot. The Division of Real Estate has reviewed the appraisal report and concurs with the appraisers' estimate of value. Mr. and Mrs. Cox have agreed and are prepared to pay Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00), Twenty -Seven Cents ($.27) per square foot for the subject property. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 169 Gibson to Mr. and Mrs. Cox in the amount of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT N06 STRAT PLAN - REPORT OF SALE 26 GIRARD, 31 GIRARD(MASTEN) 26 Girard, 239.10' E Humboldt Lot Size: 30'x 165' Assessed Valuation: $1,200.00 31 Girard, 294.50' E Humboldt Lot Size: 30'x 165' Assessed Valuation: $1,200.00 (Masten District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Ms. Joyce A. Dorsey, 20 Girard Place, Buffalo, New York 14211 to purchase 26 and 31 Girard. Ms. Dorsey owns and resides at 20 Girard, which is adjacent to 26 Girard. Ms. Dorsey also owns a two family house at 29 Girard, which is adjacent to 31 Girard. She intends to use the vacant lots for additional green space. The Division of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. Ms. Dorsey has commissioned Mr. Howard Schultz, Real Estate Appraiser of Howard P. Schultz & Associates, Inc., 360 Delaware Avenue to estimate the Fair Market Value of the subject properties. He has estimated the Fair Market Value to be Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($4,400.00), Forty -Five Cents ($.45) per square foot. The Division of Real Estate has reviewed the appraisal reports and concurs with the appraisers' estimate of value. Ms. Dorsey has agreed and is prepared to pay Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($4,400.00), Forty -Five Cents ($.45) per square foot for the subject properties. She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 26 and 31 Girard to Ms. Joyce A. Dorsey in the amount of Four Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($4,400.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT N07 STRAT PLAN - REPORT OF SALE 81 HAMPSHIRE (NIA) Report of Sale 81 Hampshire, 104' SW Fargo Lot Size: 26' x 116' Assessed Valuation: $4,100.00 (Niagara District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Jesus Santiago Rivera, 83 Hampshire Street, Buffalo, New York 14213, to purchase 81 Hampshire. Mr. Rivera owns the two family dwelling at 83 Hampshire, which is adjacent to 81 Hampshire. This property will be used for extra green space. The Division of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar lots in the subject area. Sales range from Forty Cents ($.40) to Ninety -Four Cents ($.94), per square foot. Mr. Rivera has agreed and is prepared to pay Three Thousand One Dollar ($3,001.00), Ninety -Four Cents ($.94) per square foot for the subject property. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 81 Hampshire to Mr. Jesus Santiago Rivera in the amount of Three Thousand One Dollar ($3,001.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT N08 STRAT PLAN - REPORT OF SALE 76 SOBIESKI (FILL) 227.23' S Stanislaus Lot Size: 30'x 94' Assessed Valuation: $1,500.00 (Fillmore District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mrs. Taslima Rahman, 78 Sobieski Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 and Mr. Mohammad A. Khan and Mrs. Surriaya Khan, 993 Sycamore Street, Buffalo, New York 14212 to purchase a portion of 76 Sobieski, 15'x 94' each. Mrs. Rahman owns and resides at 78 Sobieski, which is adjacent to 76 Sobieski. Mr. and Mrs. Khan own a two family house at 72 Sobieski, which is adjacent to 76 Sobieski. They both intend to use their specified portion of the vacant lot as additional green space. The northerly portion of 76 Sobieski, 15'x 94' will be deeded Mrs. Rahman of 78 Sobieski. The southerly portion of 76 Sobieski, 15'x 94' will be deeded to Mr. and Mrs. Khan who own 72 Sobieski. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers. The Division of Real Estate has investigated the sale of similar lots in the subject area. Sales range from Thirty Cents ($.30) to Forty -Five Cents ($.45), per square foot. Mrs. Rahman has agreed and is prepared to pay Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), Thirty -Five Cents ($.35) per square foot for the northerly portion of the subject property. Mr. and Mrs. Khan have agreed and are prepared to pay Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), Thirty -Five Cents ($.35) per square foot for the southerly portion of the subject property. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of the northerly portion of 76 Sobieski to Mrs. Rahman and the southerly portion of 76 Sobieski to Mr. and Mrs. Khan in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each portion of the subject property. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated November 17, 2009, be received and filed; and That the offer from Mrs. Taslima Rahman, residing at 78 Sobieski Street for the northerly portion of 76 Sobieski Street and Mr. Mohammad A. Khan and Mrs. Surriaya Khan, residing at 993 Sycamore Street, for the southerly portion of 76 Sobieski Street, in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each portion of 76 Sobieski Street, be and they hereby are accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 N09 STRAT PLAN - REPORT OF SALE 86 SOBIESKI 100' S Stanislaus Lot Size: 37x 94' Assessed Valuation: $1,600.00 (Fillmore District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mr. Nasim Ahmad and Mrs. Atiya Ahmad, 440 Sweet Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14211 to purchase 86 Sobieski. Mr. and Mrs. Ahmad own a multiple dwelling at 165 Stanislaus, which is adjacent to 86 Sobieski. They intend to use the vacant lot for additional green space. The Division of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale. There are no building code violations, taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchasers. Mr. and Mrs. Ahmad have commissioned Mr. Michael Cutting, Real Estate Appraiser of Cutting Edge Appraisal Services, 8190 Roll Road to estimate the Fair Market Value of the subject property. He has estimated the Fair Market Value to be One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00), Thirty -Five Cents ($35) per square foot. The Division of Real Estate has reviewed the appraisal report and concurs with the appraisers' estimate of value. Mr. and Mrs. Ahmad have agreed and are prepared to pay One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00), Thirty -Five Cents ($.35) per square foot for the subject property. They have also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 86 Sobieski to Mr. and Mrs. Ahmad in the amount of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00). 1 am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning dated November 17, 2009, be received and filed; and That the offer from Mrs. Atiya Ahmad, residing at 440 Sweet Avenue, in the sum of One Thousand and Two Hundred Dollars ($1,200.00) for the purchase of 86 Sobieski Street, be and hereby is accepted; and That the transfer tax, recording fee and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser; and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO 10 STRAT PLAN -SEQR- ASSESSMENT FORM BLFO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS Appendix C State Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART I - PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor) 1. APPLICANT /SPONSOR Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus 2. PROJECT N Buffalo General Hospital Parking Ramp Lease 3. PROJECT LOCATION: Municipality Buffalo County Erie 4. PRECISE LOCATION 854 Ellicott Street, Buffalo New York, between East North Street and Goodrich Street 5. PROPOSEDACTION IS: Modification /alteration 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: Lease of the Buffalo General Hospital Parking Ramp by Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) from City of Buffalo to allow the BNMC to coordinate parking for employees at the medical campus, as well as patients and visitors during the construction phase of the BNMC North End Project 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Initially 2.1 acres Ultimately 2.1 acres 8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? Yes 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? Commercial Describe: Commercial and medical use 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)? No 11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURR ENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? No 12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PER MIT /APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? No I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant /sponsor name: Mark Colmerauer, American Consulting Professionals Date: 10127/2009 A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.4? If yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF. No B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.6? If No, a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency. No C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible) C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic pattern, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: No, facility will be maintain existing use. Parking related to BNMC north End developments assessed in GEIS completed in January 2009 C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly: No, facility will be maintain existing use. Parking related to BNMC north End developments assessed in GEIS completed in January 2009 C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: No, facility will be maintain existing use. Site is fully developed as a multilevel parking facility. C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land of other natural resources? Explain briefly: No, facility will be maintain existing use. The lease of the Buffalo General Hospital Parking Ramp conforms with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Oak Street Redevelopment Project. C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be Induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly: No adverse affects. The need for coordination of the parking at the ramp is related to, and has been evaluated in, the GEIS completed for the BNMC North End Development. C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1 —Cf5? Explain briefly: No adverse affects identified with the lease of the parking garage. C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly: None. The need for coordination of the parking at the ramp is related to, and has been evaluated in, the GEIS completed for the BNMC North End Development. Energy use by the facility will remain unchanged. D. WILL THE PROJECT NAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (CEA)? No E. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? No PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. If question D of Part II was checked yes, the determination of significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO 11 PETTY CASH AUDIT On October 15, 2009 an unannounced audit of petty cash funds was conducted. All petty cash custodians working that day were audited for compliance. The methodology to this audit was to verify internal controls and proper maintenance of these funds. Eighteen of a possible twenty -three custodians or 78% were audited. The Department of Audit and Control accounts for petty cash using an imprest system. Under this system, an initial one -time advance is made to the person responsible for the petty cash fund. This person known as the custodian is entrusted with the amount of the fund determined appropriate for the needs of the department. Subsequent reimbursements are made through the City Accounts Payable with the submission of a service order with respective receipts and /or paid vendor invoices and a Summary of Petty Cash Transactions Spreadsheet. The petty cash custodian should at all times have a combination of coins, currency and receipts equal to their petty cash advance. The purpose of this fund is to be used for cash purchases of goods and services as defined in City Code, Section 16 -18. The petty cash amount varies for each City of Buffalo department depending upon need and usage, ranging from fifty dollars to five thousand dollars. A printed copy of the procedures governing the Petty Cash funds was distributed to each custodian. The audit was designed to assist management with assessing the adequacy of internal controls related to the issuance, use, and control of the petty cash process. We concluded that the controls over these funds were deficient in several key areas as outlined in the Audit findings. Much of this was due to a lack of understanding of the purpose for petty cash and the custodian's responsibilities. We are confident that the corrections needed, in regards to internal control, and the proper processing of transactions are adequately explained in the packet given to the petty cash custodian along with answers to questions received during the cash counts. We do not feel there was any intent to deceive or commit fraud on the part of the custodians, and will continue to monitor petty cash usage and to provide guidance for custodians in the future. If you have any further questions on this matter, please feel free to contact the Department of Audit and Control. Copy Available for Review in the City Clerks Office REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL NO 12 CHANGES TO COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES Please be informed that, pursuant to sections 3 -13 of the City of Buffalo, NY Charter ( "President of the Common Council; Powers and Duties ") and Rule 3 ( "Regular Committees ") of the Rules or Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo For The Years 2008 -2009, 1 hereby make removals and appointments to the following Common Council Committees: Committee on Civil Service Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis N/A 11/16/09 Committee on Finance Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Demone A. Smith 11/16/09 Committee on Legislation Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Bonnie E. Russell 11/16/09 Subcommittee on Taxicabs and Liveries Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Bonnie E. Russell 11/16/09 Special Committee on Education Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Michael P. Kearns 11/16/09 Special Committee on Minority Business Enterprise Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Davis A. Rivera 11/16/09 Special Committee on Waterfront Development Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Michael J. LoCurto 11/16/09 Special Committee on Parks: Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Joseph Golombek, Jr 11/16/09 Special Committee on Police Oversight: Position Removed Appointed Effective Date Member Brian C. Davis Richard A Fontana 11/16/09 The above changes are effective immediately. Respectfully, Davis A. Franczyk Common Council President Fillmore District Council Member RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO 13 SEQR FINDINGS STATEMENT -BFLO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS Pursuant to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act - SEQRA) of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, the City of Buffalo Common Council, as an Involved, Agency, makes the following statements. Name of Action Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus - North End Development Buffalo General Hospital Parking Ramp Lease Petitioner: Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc. SEQRA Status: Type 1, Positive Declaration Description of Action: Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc. is requesting to lease the City of Buffalo -owned parking ramp known as the Buffalo General Hospital Parking Ramp ( "BHG Parking Ramp ") located at the comer of Ellicott and Goodrich Streets. Location: Ellicott and Goodrich Streets, Buffalo, New York Lead Agency City of Buffalo Planning Board Agency Jurisdiction: Pursuant to §27 -13 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo ( "Charter ") and New York General Municipal Law §507, the City of Buffalo Common Council ( "Common Council ") has jurisdiction and authority to lease City -owned property where it is in the interest of the community and consistent with an applicable Urban Renewal Plan. Date Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement ( "FGEIS ") Accepted: January 14, 2009 Date of Lead Agency's Findings Statement: January 27, 2009 Contact: William P. Grilio City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning 901 City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Phone: (716) 851 -5086 Facts and Conclusions Relied on to Support the Decision: Kaleida Health, Ciminelli Development and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus submitted various applications to the City of Buffalo (City) associated with the BNMC -North End Projects. SEQRA requires state or local governments to assess the potential environmental impacts of their actions during the planning, review, and decision - making processes for those actions. The public (City, County and State) approvals and permits required for the individual BNMC - North End Projects constitute the "Action" subject to SEQRA. The intent of SEQRA is to ensure that governmental decision - making is a balance of social, economic and environmental factors be considered and weighed in reaching decisions on proposed activities or actions. Therefore, Agencies must determine whether a proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment, and if so, prepare or request that an environmental impact statement be prepared. Pursuant to SEQRA, the City of Buffalo Planning Board determined that the BNMC -North End Projects were a Type I Action and sought and received concurrence from other Involved and Interested Agencies to be the Lead Agency. Then, on September 23, 2008, the Planning Board determined that cumulatively, the Projects may have a significant impact upon the environment and issued a Positive Declaration, requiring the Project Sponsors to prepare a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement ( "DGEIS ") in accordance with the Planning Board - approved Scope. The Project Sponsors prepared and submitted the DGEIS to the Planning Board for review. On October 7, 2008, the Planning Board found the DGEIS to be in compliance with 6 NYCRR Part 617.9(b) and made a determination that it was adequate to begin public and agency review. The DGEIS was provided to all Involved and Interested Agencies and to the public at various repositories and on the City of Buffalo's website. The subsequent public comment period began on October 7, 2008 and concluded on November 18, 2008. A public hearing on the DGEIS was held at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library on November 6, 2008. Input from the public review process was received in the form of written comments to the Planning Board throughout the public comment period and as oral /written comments received during the public hearing. The Planning Board determined that all the comments should be addressed in the form of a FGEIS. After reviewing the comments, the Planning Board requested that the Project Sponsors prepare the FGEIS. Pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.9(b)(8), the Planning Board reviewed the FGEIS prepared by the Petitioners and determined that the FGEIS was complete on January 13, 2009. On January 15, 2009, the FGEIS was provided to all Involved and Interested Agencies and to the public at various repositories and on the City of Buffalo's website. The FGEIS addresses specific substantive comments raised during the public comment period and discusses mitigation measures which should be used to minimize potential negative impacts from the BNMC - North End Projects to the maximum extent practicable. The Common Council, as an Involved Agency in this process, received and reviewed all of the documentation and analysis cited above. In October 2009, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and the Common Council began negotiating a Lease for the BGH Parking Ramp. The request included a Draft Lease ( "Lease ") and a Short Environmental Assessment Form dated October 27, 2009 ( "SEAF "). Pursuant to §27 -13 of the Charter and New York General Municipal Law §507, the Common Council has considered the Lease for the BGH Parking Ramp and the potential impacts associated therewith. The Common Council has determined that the Lease is consistent with surrounding uses, overall City -wide planning goals and the Oak Street Urban Renewal Plan. Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of New York Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 ( "SEQRA "), a governmental agency is required, prior to taking action on an application, to undertake an environmental review of a project to assess whether the action has the potential to have significant adverse environmental impacts. The Project Sponsors have prepared a FGEIS for the entire North End Development on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Pursuant to the process set forth in the DGEIS and the Planning Board's Findings Statement, the Petitioner has prepared and submitted to the Common Council the aforementioned SEAF specifically for the proposed Lease of the BGH Parking Ramp, to assist the Common Council in reviewing potential impacts of the Lease. The DGEIS and FGEIS also specifically analyzed and recommended the development of a coordinated parking plan for the BNMC -North End to assist with the potential parking impacts associated with the Projects. As such, the parking management mitigation measures embodied in the Lease were fully analyzed as part of the Planning Board's SEQRA review and the Common Council has determined and concurred that the requested Lease is consistent with the analysis and findings of the City of Buffalo Planning Board as evidenced by its Findings Statement dated January 27, 2009. Therefore, the Common Council joins in the determination of the Planning Board that the potential environmental impacts of the Lease are minimal. Additionally, BNMC will be required to comply with all relevant mitigation measures identified in the Planning Board's Findings Statement. CONCLUSION After evaluating the cumulative environmental, economic, and social impacts of the lease of the BGH Parking Ramp, the City of Buffalo Common Council is adopting a feasible, prudent, and practicable alternative which best balances environmental impacts with social, economic, and other essential considerations, and that allows for mitigation of all environmental impacts to the greatest extent reasonable and practicable. Certification to Approve: Having considered the DGEIS, FGEIS, SEAF and the Findings Statement of the City of Buffalo Planning Board, as Lead Agency; and having considered the proceedings, facts, and conclusions relied on to meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617 (State Environmental Quality Review Act [SEQRA]) the Statement of Findings certifies that: 1. The City of Buffalo Common Council has considered the relevant environmental impacts, facts, and conclusions disclosed in the DGEIS and the FGEIS and their supporting materials; 2. The City of Buffalo Common Council has weighed and balanced the relevant environmental impacts with social, economic, and other considerations; 3. The City of Buffalo Common Council, as an Involved Agency, has provided a rationale for its decision; 4. The requirements of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (State Environmental Quality Review Act [SEQRA]) have been met; 5. Consistent with social, economic, and other essential considerations from among the reasonable alternatives available, the actions to be carded out are those which avoid or minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, adverse environmental impacts disclosed in the DGEIS, FGEIS and SEAF; and 6. Adverse environmental impacts will be minimized or avoided to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating, as conditions to this decision, those relevant mitigating measures which were identified as practicable in the Planning Board's Findings Statement dated January 27, 2009. Filing: The City of Buffalo Common Council's designees are hereby directed to file and distribute this Findings Statement as required by Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (State Environmental Quality Review Act [SEQRA]). Certification: These Findings were adopted by majority vote of the City of Buffalo Common Council at a duly called meeting held on November 24, 2009. ADOPTED NO. 14 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10512 REPEAL NO TURN ON RED TIFL— STREET, EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND AT SOUTH PARK AVENUE (SOUTH DISTRICT) NO TURNS ON RED - REPEAL In conformity with Section 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five (45) days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of the Subdivision I of Section 38 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, of the City of buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TURNS PROHIBITED FACING STEADY RED SIGNAL Vehicles on at Intersection of Effective Period of Time Tift Street South Park avenue 7 am to 4 pm Traveling eastbound southwest corner and Monday to Friday And westbound northeast corner This action is being taken due to the closing of the school at this intersection, Holy Family Catholic School, for which this restriction was installed. NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10513 REPEAL NO TURN ON RED SOUTH PARK AVENUE, NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND AT TWIT STREET (SOUTH DISTRICT) NO TURNS ON RED - REPEAL In conformity with Section 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five (45) days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of the Subdivision 1 of Section 38 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TURNS PROHIBITED FACING STEADY RED SIGNAL Vehicles on at Intersection of Effective Period of Time South Park Avenue Tifft Street 7 am to 4 pm Traveling northbound southeast corner and Monday to Friday And southbound This action is being taken due to the closing of the school at this intersection, Holy Family Catholic School, for which this restriction was installed Waive 45 Days RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 16 NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10614 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL REPEAL WEST DELAVAN AVENUE AT PUBLIC SCHOOL# 66 DELAWARE /NORTH DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF West Delavan Avenue at Public School #56 This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. (See next serial) NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 10616 INSTALL STOP SIGNS IN WEST DELAVAN AVENUE AT PUBLIC SCHOOL # 66 DELAWARE /NORTH DISTRICTS STOP SIGNS (ALL -WAY) - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 9 Section 11 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: STOP SIGNS VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERRING West Delavan Avenue Public School # 56 This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. (See previous serial) NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10616 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT PLEASANT PLACE / MEECH STREET MASTEN DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Pleasant Place / Meech Street This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 10617 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT OAKGROVE AVE / PANSY PLACE MASTEN DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Oakgrove Ave / Pansy Place This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10518 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT CHELSEA PLACE MASTEN DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Chelsea Place This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10519 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT DEERFIELD AVENUE / SEHUELE AVENUE MASTEN DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Deerfield Avenue / Schuele Avenue This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10520 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT MOSELLE STREET / WYOMING AVENUE MASTEN DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Moselle Street / Wyoming Avenue This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 10521 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE MASTEN DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Northumberland Avenue This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 10522 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT OLYMPIC AVENUE LOVEJOY DISTRICT TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Olympic Avenue This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 10623 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT SUFFOLK STREET / TEXAS STREET LOVEJOY / UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Suffolk Street / Texas Street This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10624 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT NEWBURGH AVENUE (SOUTHBOUND) LOVEJOY / UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Newburgh Avenue (southbound) This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10626 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT FLOSS AVENUE LOVEJOY DISTRICTS TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Floss Avenue This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. NOTIFICATION SERIAL #10626 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL EAST DELAVAN AVENUE AT ERB STREET LOVEJOY DISTRICTS TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 36 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL INTERSECTION OF East Delavan Avenue at Erb Street This action is being taking a result of the Traffic Signal Warrant Study taken at 12 intersections along Delavan Avenue. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. NO. 16 EMERGENCY HIRE PAYMENT FOR TIME WORKED On 10/15/2009, I, Commissioner Steven Stepniak, declared an emergency hire of stationary engineers due to the sudden drop in temperature and the need to keep City of Buffalo owned buildings open. The following were in the process of being hired at the time of my declaration: These engineers are due the following pay: Lawrence Doctor Jr -40 hours @ $15.00 per hour = $600.00 William Gallagher — 88 hours @ $15.00 per hour = $1320.00 Andrew Krawchuk - 16 hours @ $15.00 per hour = $240.00 Dennis Schollard - 40 hours @ $15.00 per hour = $600.00 Since the emergency hire, these individuals have been processed and appointed. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 17 ENDORSEMENT OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO'S APPLICATION FOR BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY STANDING COMMITTEE GRANT FUNDING The New York Power Authority Relicensing Settlement funds are available for projects promoting the Niagara River Greenway. The application process requires an approval or endorsement of the governing body, consultation with the Erie County Greenway Commission and application to the Buffalo and Erie County Standing Committee or the Ecological Standing Committee. The Department requests your Honorable Body to endorse the City of Buffalo application for up to $710,000 to repair sinkholes caused by seawall erosion, to repair the mid section of D.A.R. Drive and to provide additional recreational opportunities in LaSalle Park. A portion of this funding will be utilized to match $250,000 provided by the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a feasibility study on the seawall repair and renovation. For your reference the project abstract is attached. There is no City match required for this funding. ADOPTED NO. 18 INCREASE ENCUMBRANCE CONTRACT NO. 93000183 ITEM NO. 15, C.C.P. 6/10/08 ITEM NO. 11, C.C.P. 10/28/08 ITEM NO. 1 L, C.C.P. 03/03/09 As authorized by Your Honorable Body in the aforementioned resolutions I have issued a consultant contract for emergency bridge repair. Under this contract our Department recently completed structural repairs to the Ohio Street Lift Bridge and several smaller projects. As a result of this work we have exhausted the funds in this contract. Currently the City of Buffalo has several structural flags active on several bridges. In order for our Department to properly address these flagged conditions, additional funding is required for a structural assessment. I am now requesting your Honorable Body approve change order #2 to increase the encumbrance for this contract: Original Contract Amount $45,000.00 Construction and Inspection Services for The Ohio Street Lift Bridge $20,000.00(Change Order #1 previously approved) Change order# 2 $45,000.00 New Contract Amount $110,000.00 Funds for this change order are available is Account 31310606 - 445100. Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 5, 2009, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, an increase in the amount of $45,000.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Ohio Street Lift Bridge, Contract No. 93000183. Funds for this project are available in Account 31310606 - 445100. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 19 PERMISSION TO PAY RETAINAGE FRANCZYK PARK ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FILLMORE DISTRICT Permission is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to pay 100% of the retainage for Franczyk Park, Environmental Remediation, to Hohl Industrial Services, C #92011251. Their work is complete at this time, but we request to leave the contract open with the anticipation of new work to be done at a later date as required by the NYS DEC. Funds for this additional work are available in 31310906 445100 - Buildings- The NYS DEC will be reimbursing 90% of construction and A &E costs. Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Acting Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated November 4, 2009 be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay 100% of the retainage for Franczyk Park Environmental Remediation, to Hohl Industrial Services, C #92011251. Funds for this additional work are available in 31310906 445100 - Buildings. The NYS DEC will be reimbursing 90% of construction and A &E costs. PASSED AYES - 8 NOES — 0 NO. 20 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NIAGARA ST. STREETSCAPE PROJECT PIN #5757.14 INFORMATIONAL UPDATE NORTH AND NIAGARA DISTRICTS ITEM #18 OF JULY 10, 2007 On July 10, 2007, Your Honorable Body approved Item #18 which authorized the Mayor to enter into all necessary agreements to administer, design, bid and construct the Niagara Street Reconstruction project. At that time, the project limits were defined as Virginia /Carolina Street to Niagara Square. Given the status of the Peace Bridge project and it's impact to Niagara Street, this Department has shifted the limits of the Niagara Street project. The new limits are now from Ontario Street to Busti Avenue. This would allow the City to continue the Niagara Street improvements from the terminus of the first project (Vulcan to Ontario) to the start of the Peace Bridge area ( Busti). Remediation from the Peace Bridge Project should then allow the City to complete the section of Niagara from Busti to Niagara Square. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 21 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 11/19/2009 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, division of streets, to the Position of Equipment operator, Permanent appointment at the Maximum Salary of $37,077 Jeffrey Tamsen, 42 Eugene St, Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 22 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 11/6/2009 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets, to the Position of Training Officer, Permanent appointment at the 4 h step of $39,653 Eugene Kelsy, 45 Shoreham Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 23 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 11/6/2009 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets, to the Position of Truck Driver, Permanent appointment at the maximum salary of $35,955 Garrett A. Buchnowski, 777 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 Mark E. Staniszewski, 104 Harding Road, Buffalo, NY 14220 Timothy D. Driscoll, 203 Eden Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 Giuseppe Buscaglia, 18 Dakota Street, Buffalo, NY 14216\ REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 24 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 11/20/2009 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets, to the Position of Truck Driver, Permanent appointment at the Intermediate salary of $35,111 Richard R. Mazuca, 54 South Pierce Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 James Evans, 702 Lasalle Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT AND INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 25 FOOD STORE (NEW) Pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Food Store License located at 836 Niagara (Red Sea Food Market) and find that as to form is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a food store license is being sought and • according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department,. Building Inspections, Police Department and Collection Office I find it complies With all. regulations and other, applicable laws. This request is submitted for your - approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Fontana moved: That the above communication from the Department of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services dated November 19, 2009, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Food Store License to Mohamed Fadel d /b /a Red Sea Food Market located at 836 Niagara Street. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 26 FOOD STORE (NEW) 1661 HERTEL (DELAWARE) Pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Food Store License located at 1661 Hertel (RMAH Market) and find that as to form is correct; I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a food store licenses being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department, Building Inspections, Police Department and Collection Office I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws.- This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mr. Fontana moved That the above communication from the Department of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services dated November 19, 2009, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 194 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Food Store License to EI -HarM Munir d /b /a RMAH Market located at 1661 Hertel. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 27 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 11/16/2009 in the Department of Economic Development, Permit and Inspection Services, Division of Administrative Office to the Position of Associate Account Clerk, Permanent Appointment at the third step of $36,585.00 Sandra B. Roessler, 245 McKinley Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY & URBAN AFFA1RS NO. 28 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective 11/16/2009 in the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs, Division of Administration to the position of Special Assistant to the Comm of A &REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, Exempt at the flat salary of $35,157.00 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY NO. 29 APPROVAL TO TRANSFER ONE (1) HOME IN SYCAMORE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION The Sycamore Village Subdivision is a pedestrian friendly, park -like community. The subdivision is located in the block bounded by Sycamore Street, Jefferson Avenue, Matthews Street and Mortimer Street and is currently owned by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (hereinafter referred to as "Agency "). The entire site consists of approximately 3.86 acres. The Agency has negotiated the sale of one (1) home. Below is the name of the potential homebuyer, property address and proposed sale price. The Agency is requesting the Common Council approve the transfer of the following sublot located in Sycamore Village Subdivision to the following individual at the stated minimum purchase price: NAME SUB LOTS MINIMUM SALES PRICE PETER STOKES Lot 17, 37 Sydni Lane $200,000.00 Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded separately are the following documents: Resolution setting Public Hearing Notice of Public Hearing Resolution approving proposed transfer After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of land. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE CITY CLERK NO 30 MAYOR REPORTED OUT OF STATE Mayor Byron W. Brown Out of Town Travel Pursuant to Section 4 -4 of the City of Buffalo Charter, I will be out of state on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 6 PM until Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:30 PM. I hereby designate Commissioner Janet Penksa, Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs to perform the Mayor's duties in my absence. RECEIVED AND FILED NO 31 REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: Buffalo Sewer Authority RECEIVED AND FILED NO 32 APPOINTMENTS - MAYOR'S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY & EMPLOYMENT I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth Opportunities and Employments Programs. RECEIVED AND FILED. Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective November 2, 2009 in the Department of Executive Division of Mayor to the Position of Intern IX Unclassified Non - Competitive, Flat Starting Salary of $11.57 Kelsey Hanks, 402 Woodward Ave, Buffalo 14214 NO 33 APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) (as per contract requirements). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective November 9, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Division of Streets to the Position of Heavy Equipment Operator Permanent Appointment First Step Starting Salary of $23,247 Joseph Muscarella, 32 Julius St, Buffalo 14220 Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective November 6, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Division of Streets to the Position of Dispatcher Permanent Promotion First Step Starting Salary of $33,151 John Scanlon, 74 Dundee St, Buffalo 14220 Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective November 16, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment Flat Starting Salary of $15.00 Thomas J. Pyjas, 29 Garvey Street, Buffalo 14220 Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective November 17, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Division of Streets to the Position of Truck Driver (Streets) Permanent Appointment First Step Starting Salary of $21,573 Edward Leddick, 118 Walter St, Buffalo 14210 Marvin Walker III, 263 Highgate Avenue, Buffalo 14215 James M. Williams, 218 North Ogden St, Buffalo 14206 Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective November 18, 2009 in the Department of Public Works Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment Flat Starting Salary of $15.00 Matthew J. Quinn, 42 Stevenson Street, Buffalo 14220 NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON - OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO 34 BUFFALO WATER SYSTEM, MONTHLY WATER BD REPORT OCTOBER 2009 Copy Available for Review in the City Clerks Office RECEIVED AND FILED NO 35 LP CIMINELLI -BOARD PACKET DOCUMENTS NOVEMBER 2009 Program Packaging and Development Services (PPDS) Provider November 3, 2009 Board Packet Documents Attached are the following documents from the Joint Schools Construction Board meeting scheduled on November 2, 2009: 1. Draft Agenda 2. Meeting Minutes from JSCB Meeting dated October 5, 2009 3. Fully Executed Phase III Application and Certificate for Payment No. 30 - September 2009 4. Phase III Application and Certificate for Payment No. 31 - October 2009 5. Phase IV Application and Certificate for Payment No. 16 - October 2009 6. Phase V Documents 7. Program Packaging and Development Services (PPDS) Provider Update 8. Bevlar & Associates Inc. Construction Contract Monitoring and Compliance Services Monthly Report for Addendum 1 Phase III Project - September 2009 9. Bevlar & Associates Inc. Construction Contract Monitoring and Compliance Services Monthly Report for Addendum I Phase IV Project - September 2009 10. Inclusion Development Associates, Inc. Construction Contract Compliance Monitoring Monthly Report for Phase III- September 2009 Copy available for review in the City Clerks Office REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION NO 36 R. COZZI- CONCERNS LOSS OF EMPIRE ZONE CERTIFICATION Dear Councilman Franczyk: I am writing to ask you for your help regarding my business, The Old Editions Book Shop & Cafe at 74 East Huron & Oak Streets and Main Huron LLC. When I purchased the property on Huron Street, it was almost condemned to be torn down. I redeveloped this property with the encouragement of the Economic Development Zone. To make a long story short, I have been expelled from the Zone, for no good reason. They claim that I owned a bookstore before I entered the Zone, which is true, but my proposal to enter the Zone was to invest $600,000.00 to rehab the building on East Huron Street. I achieved this and I created 5 additional jobs. I have received Zone benefits for 6 years (out of the 15 year term), but now I am out. This will probably force me to close. Given the present state of the economy, 1 cannot survive without being in the EDZ. The BERC gave me a loan for my business, which 1 paid back early last year. Could that be the reason I no longer quality to be in the Zone? I am surprised that New York State would take this action. Can you please help me? Enclosed is some paperwork including a copy of my appeal to New York State. I invite you to the bookshop and caf6 anytime at your convenience. Thank you Councilman Franczyk, for any assistance you can give me to keep one of the few retail shops open in Downtown Buffalo. Sincerely yours, Ronald L. Cozzi Old Editions Bookshop & Caf6 /Main Huron LLC 716 812 -4937 mobile REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO 37 B. DAVIS- LETTER OF RESIGNATION Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Please be advised that I would like to tender my resignation as Ellicott District Councilmember. I would like to thank you for your ongoing support and assistance over the years. Sincerely, Brian C. Davis Ellicott District Councilmember RECEIVED AND FILED NO 38 S. DOLESKI - NYSDEC -SEQR LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION SUNY NORTH CAMPUS 77 GOODELL ST SEQR LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT BUFFALO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY CENTER (EOC) NORTH CAMPUS - 77 GOODELL STREET CITY OF BUFFALO, ERIE COUNTY This Department is in receipt of the proposal for the Educational Opportunity Center, to be located at the North Campus of SUNY at Buffalo. It will be located at 77 Goodell Street in the City of Buffalo. We offer the following comments: 1. Since project activities will involve land disturbance of 1 acre or more, the project sponsor, owner or operator is required to obtain a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit (GP -0 -08 -001) for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity. This General Permit requires the project sponsor, owner or operator to control stormwater runoff according to a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which is to be prepared prior to filing a Notice Of Intent (NOI) and prior to commencement of the project. Information on the General Permit and required NOI filing is available on the Department's website at www.dec.nv.gov. 2. This project proposes to connect the new EOC building to the M. Wile building. The work that is proposed could mean a change to the M. Wile building. Since the M. Wile building is on National Registry of historical places, great care should be given to any alteration Ofthe building. The presence of elemental mercury and /or lead in buildings being renovated /demolished is also a concern of the Department. Mercury is found in many different common items such as fluorescent lights and electrical switches, while lead is mainly found in older paints (pre- 1980). For guidance on the proper handling and disposal of mercury and /or lead, please contact Mr. Thomas Corbett of this Department (716/851 -7220) or email the Department's Mercury Task Force ( dshmwrr(crgw. dec. state. ny.us). Please be aware that if asbestos exists in the building to be demolished /renovated, the protection of workers is regulated by the New York State Department of Labor (716/847 -7126) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 716/684 -3891. In addition, the disposal of friable (readily crumbled and brittle) asbestos is regulated by this Department under 6 NYCRR Part 360- 2.17(p). For more information on the disposal of friable asbestos, please contact Mr. Mark Hans (716/851 -7220) at this Department. 3. It is anticipated that "green" building measures (to conserve energy) will be incorporated, as much as possible, into the design of the expansion project and other buildings that may be envisioned in the future for the referenced property in the City of Buffalo. This Department certainly strongly encourages and recommends Such green design, along with possible "deconstruction" procedures to maximize the reuse of building materials (from renovation activities) that would otherwise be disposed of as demolition debris. 4. The whole site appears to be within an archaeologically sensitive area. As part of the SEQR process, the project sponsor should evaluate this concern, unless it can be verified by appropriate documentation that the site has been significantly disturbed in a way that would destroy potential artifacts. If you have any questions regarding this, you may wish to contact OPRHP (telephone: 518/237 - 8643). We have enclosed a brochure for Restore, which is a retail outlet that sells new and gently used household items, including building materials, to help fund the Habitat for Humanity group's effort to both renovate and build homes geared for ownership by low- income families. In our effort to encourage incorporation of environmentally sustainable practices on a daily basis, we urge you to contact these two organizations prior to your renovation /demolition activities, as some items may be salvageable and could be useful donations for recycling purposes. In many cases, Restore will also pick up and remove items acceptable for donation in the City of Buffalo. For further information, telephone Restore at 716/852 -6607 and Habitat for Humanity at 716/204 -0740. We concur with the State University Fund acting as SEQR Lead Agency as the environmental impacts would be of local significance only. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me or Ms. Lynne Judd of my staff at (716) 851 -7165. Sincerely, Steven J. Doleski Regional Permit Administrator RECEIVED AND FILED NO 39 D. FRANCZYK - NEWS ARTICLE - BUFFALO, LACKAWANNA POST OFFICE REMOVED FROM NATIONAL CLOSURE LIST Mid -city, Broadway - Fillmore, Ridge Road locations removed from national closure list Buffalo, Lackawanna post offices spared Three post offices in Buffalo and Lackawanna will be spared from closure, at least in the short term. The Mid -city Station at 1245 Main St., the Broadway - Fillmore Station at 1035 Broadway and the Lackawanna Branch at 683 Ridge Road have been removed from a national list of post offices being reviewed for potential shutdown. The U. S. Postal Service will make a formal announcement Friday about the revised list, a list that no longer includes any postal facilities in the Buffalo area, said Karen Mazurkiewicz, district spokeswoman for the Postal Service. Instead, the Postal Service will look for ways to save money by consolidating "backroom" operations that could involve the relocation of some letter carriers. In September, the Postal Service removed the Kenmore Branch at 3014 Delaware Ave. from consideration for potential closure. Tuesday's news about the three remaining local post offices being removed from the list came as a relief to activists who have been fighting to prevent their shutdowns. Eddie Dobosiewicz, an East Side activist, said closing the Broadway- Fillmore Station, which is near the Broadway Market, would be a setback for current efforts to revitalize the struggling neighborhood. "To pull the post office out now at this stage of the game would be the death knell," he said. While the reprieve came as welcome news to community leaders, Mazurkiewicz stressed that the Postal Service still may consider closing some local facilities in the future. "We don't know what our financial situation is going to look like in the upcoming year, or what our customers' habits are going to look like," she said. Closure of post offices have been considered nationwide in response to a jolting decline in mail deliveries. The Buffalo, Lackawanna post offices spared Postal Service has been grappling with a projected $3.8 billion deficit for 2009 as the recession, increasing use of e-mail and heightened competition from private carriers have caused continuing financial pressures. Buffalo Common Council President David A. Franczyk called the decision to spare the Broadway - Fillmore Station from closure "delightful" news. He had led a lobbying effort to keep it open and had discussions with Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, DFairport, and district postal officials. "But we have to stay vigilant in future years," Franczyk said. "One battle at a time." Earlier Tuesday, the Council's Community Development Committee heard from numerous speakers who expressed opposition to the closing of the Broadway - Fillmore Station. They cited statistics indicating that nearly 80 percent of the residents living in the impoverished neighborhood do not own vehicles. The small retail operation on Broadway has one full -time staff member and does not have letter carriers working out of its facility. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO 40 M. KEARNS- POSSIBLE STREET NAME CHANGE - FUHRMANN BLVD Dear Mr. Chwalinski: As work continues on the expansion of Fuhrmann Boulevard to a "parkway -type boulevard" there has been speculation that a new name may be given to Fuhrmann Boulevard. Signage on Route 5 indicates that the exits along Fuhrmann Boulevard are designated as "Outer Harbor Boulevard" and another exit states "Lakeside Commerce Park." The exits make no mention of the actual street name "Fuhrmann Boulevard." This signage has been causing confusion for visitors to the businesses located along Fuhrmann Boulevard. There are no signs along Route 5 informing travelers of the Fuhrmann Boulevard exit. I understand that construction on the site is ongoing. However, many people are unfamiliar with the area and some have had a difficult time finding Fuhrmann Boulevard while traveling along Route 5. Section 286 -3 of the City Charter states a new name or a change of name to an existing street must be approved by the Common Council. Please file the attached item for further consideration at the next Common Council session to be held November 24, 2009. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Michael P. Kearns South District Councilmember RE: Fuhrmann Boulevard History I looked into the history of Fuhrmann Boulevard and have chronicled the history and name changes that have occurred over the years. On April 26, 1880, the City of Buffalo appropriated lands on the shores of Lake Erie to lay out a street, to be named Wall Street. Later on, Wall Street was renamed Sea Wall Highway. In1915, Sea Wall Highway was renamed Hamburg Turnpike and on February 11, 1920, the name was changed again, this time to Harbor Turnpike. Louis P. Fuhrmann served as Mayor of the City of Buffalo from 1910 to 1917. Fuhrmann got started in politics in 1905 when he was elected to the Board of Alderman from the Fifth Ward of Buffalo. In 1909, on a campaign pledge to improve the Buffalo River, the Hamburg Turnpike and the Sea Wall, Louis Fuhrmann was Elected Mayor of Buffalo. At his inauguration in 1910, Fuhrmann talked about developing the outer harbor and its importance to the future prosperity of Buffalo. He was also an advocate of parks, libraries and education for the residents of Buffalo and he supported the creation of a main boulevard between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. After leaving the Mayor's office, Fuhrmann was appointed to the Buffalo Board of Education, where he served on the Board for five years. Louis P. Fuhrmann died on February 23, 1931. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO 41 L. KOSTED- NEIGHBORS CONCERNS - "BARKER COMMONS "294 -302 HUDSON ST E: "Barker Commons," Proposed Construction of Eight -Unit Apartment Project at 294/298/302 Hudson Street, City of Buffalo, by Heart of the City Neighborhoods Inc. Dear Council Member Davis: Thank you for meeting with neighbors concerned with the proposed construction of "Barker Commons" apartment project on Hudson Street. Here is a recap of some of our concerns. - Critical project details that impact the residents who live adjacent to the proposed site have not been adequately communicated to them. -The neighborhood has changed dramatically over the past few years, since the project was originally envisioned, and this project has not been evaluated within the context of these changes. -The project has changed from condos to apartments and these changes have not been communicated to the people who live around the site. - Within the past five years, 288, 289, 293, 295, 314, 315 Hudson, 17, 21, 50, 54 Plymouth and many more properties on Cottage Street and Days Park have sold and have changed hands, from absentee - landlords to owner - occupied. These people, every house that surrounds this project, are against building an apartment complex on this site. - Although there has been an increase of home ownership in the area, residents feel that there is still a lot of work to do to make our neighborhood safe. We had two shootings recently that left residents scared and concerned. One shooting was on Pennsylvania near Hudson and the other was on Cottage near Hudson. We feel that there are too many risks associated with building an eight -unit apartment complex in our neighborhood. -Heart of the City Neighborhoods Inc. does not have a proven property management background. In fact, they told neighbors two years ago that they were selling 318 Maryland Street because "they were not in the business of managing properties." -HOCN stated that nobody had any interest in the lots that they want to use to build this apartment complex. This statement is false. Heart of the City has successfully kept these lots on hold for years. It is not possible for neighbors or other interested buyers to buy these lots from the City. The owners of 288 Hudson Street have asked John Hannon for his help in buying the lot that is next to their property and they have been told that it is not for sale at this time. Many homeowners are outraged that HOCN has been able to prevent other people in the area from buying these lots. -There are a high percentage of large, high- density absentee - landlord owned properties in the immediate vicinity, adjacent to the proposed Barker Commons project. In fact, there are 45 rental units immediately adjacent to Barker Commons. - Neighbors feel that it is not their responsibility to support a project of this magnitude when there is plenty of affordable housing that already exists in the neighborhood. It's up to the City of Buffalo, Department of Inspections, to make sure these apartments are in good, livable condition. -HOCN claims that this project is designed to attract families. Their definition of family is vague and includes any combination of tenants. - Neighbors are concerned that the driveway dumps out at the STOP sign on Hudson Street, near Cottage. We are in the process of documenting our traffic problems on Hudson Street. Many nights, Hudson Street becomes a'race track' from Niagara to Wadsworth. Neighbors want a traffic study done because we are fearful that this intersection could become more dangerous with the addition of the Barker Commons Apartment Complex. -There is no green space for children to play. Stephanie from HOCN admitted that they originally thought that 288 Hudson Street would be demolished and they would make a playground and green space for tenants on that lot. 288 Hudson has been purchased by the Stephen's family and they have begun restoring this property. 288 Hudson is no longer available for HOCN to use as part of their project. - Cottage Street residents are concerned about noise issues. The noise from this complex would travel down Cottage Street and affect the quality of life of the residents in that area. -HOCN is telling people that this is a'green' project'. These properties have plastic siding and air conditioning in all units and we feel that telling people that this is a green project is misleading. -The proposed buildings are 47 wide and not in character with the rest of the neighborhood. Most buildings are 30' wide. -While residents recognize that diversity of housing is reflective of a healthy community, there are far too many details of the proposed rental project that remain unanswered. Absentee landlords, who are not accountable to the community, are a risk to neighborhood stability. Because of the lack of communication and management details, residents feel as though this will be blight on the community. -HOCN, through this project and its poor management, has driven a stake through the heart of the community. Their mismanagement and utter contempt for neighbors, whose lives they are negatively impacting, has destroyed the cohesiveness of the neighborhood. -All HOCN's board members live outside the impacted area. They have stated privately that the real reason this project must go forward is not because it's in the best interest of the community but because the will "never get another grant" should they not fulfill this grant. -HOCN has a poor track record of its organization. They were nearly insolvent a few years ago and have no documented track record. Request for board meeting minutes and other critical documentation requests have gone unanswered. -HOCN does not have the necessary funding in place should they lose their funding. -There seems to be huge conflicts of interest within the organization. Cynthia Schwartz, former director of HOCN and Planning Board member, seemed to use her influence to get the project pushed through the Planning Board. Many neighbors took time out of their work day to speak to Planning Board members, only to leave feeling like their concerns were not taken seriously. Cynthia excused herself from voting, however, she stayed at the table, rolling her eyes and kicking other board members under the table while neighbors talked about their concerns with this project. - HOCN's director, Stephanie Simeon, was recently ousted from another not - for - profit that she was associated with, Buffalo ReUse, apparently through mismanagement. In conclusion, many Hudson Street, Plymouth Street, Cottage Street, and Days Park residents are opposed to HOCN building an eight -unit apartment complex on Hudson Street. We have spent countless hours discussing and trying to figure out if this project will benefit our neighborhood. We have concluded that it will not. We ask for your help and we appreciate your support. Best Regards, Lauren M. Kostek REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO 42 N. MAURI- REQUEST FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION TO SUBURB SCHOOL Dear Councilman Fontana: My name is Nicole Mauri. I live in your district, in the Kaisertown neighborhood. I used to attend St. Bernard School on Clinton Street until it closed a few years ago. I am now in the eighth grade, and I attend Fourteen Holy Helpers School on Indian Church Road in West Seneca. I am writing to ask for your help in addressing the current bus situation. When I attended St. Bernard's, it was only a few blocks away from my house, so it was easy to get there. Ever since the school closed, it has been very difficult to find transportation to my new school. For two years, I have had to take the Metro Bus with a couple of other classmates from my neighborhood. Now, the Buffalo Board of Education has decided not to provide bus passes any longer, and we don't get a yellow bus, so we have no way of getting to and from school. With gas prices being so high, it is difficult for parents to have to drive back and forth to and from school every day. Fourteen Holy Helpers is only about two miles from my house, and in my opinion, it is unfair that we cannot at least get Metro Bus passes, if not a yellow school bus. Superintendent Williams keeps saying he cares about the children, but apparently he only cares about the children who go to Buffalo public schools! Between seven and ten kids who attend my school who live in Buffalo. All of our parents pay taxes to the City of Buffalo and to New York State, so I feel that we have the right to have a bus to bring us to and from school. Kids who live in Lancaster, Cheektowaga, and Depew are all able to get a bus to bring them to Fourteen Holy Helpers, so why won't Buffalo provide one for us? If my parents decided to send me to a school far from my home, even all the way in North Buffalo, I would be able to get bus transportation. It does not make any sense to me that we can't get a bus for such a short distance, just because we are crossing the border into West Seneca. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Please respond back to me at my address above. Sincerely, Nicole Mauri REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION NO 43 B. MCINTYRE- RESUME FOR ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER Dear City Clerk City Clerk: My name is Byron J. McIntyre and I am seeking the position of being appointed Councilmember of the Ellicott District until the next election is held. I have campaigned and ran for the Ellicott District seat in the past. I have lived in the district all my life so I am uniquely familiar with the community, the residents and some of the problems facing us. I have a political base already in place and I can be an asset to the council body. I am known and respected by many in the Ellicott District as well as the city of Buffalo. I have no political baggage and I am a fair - minded and strong willed individual who has no ties to any known or unknown political groups. I am independent by nature and I can work with any individual and /or group to move the city's agenda forward. I am requesting an interview from your honorable body to consider me for the position of Ellicott District Councilmember. Please contact me @ (716) 310 -7005 or I can be reached by via email @ i_gmindsO- aol.eom. I have included a copy of my resume and a biography sheet for your convenience. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to ask for you support and your vote. Respectfully, Bryon J. Mclntryre RECEIVED AND FILED NO 44 D. MURPHY -DAYS PARK BC SUPPORTS ELMWOOD CHARTER SCHOOL 10 DAYS PK Dear Mr. Davis On behalf of the Days Park Block Club, I wish to express our support for the reuse of the former Bilingual Early Childhood Center #36 building located at 10 Days Park, Buffalo, NY 14201. As you are aware, this public school closed its doors at the end of June 2009. The Tapestry Charter School has been occupying the building since September of 2009 and will continue to do so on a temporary basis throughout this school year. The Elmwood Village Charter School submitted a purchase proposal to the city real estate department on October 16, 2009 and is expected to occupy the building for the 2010 -2011 school year. It has come to our attention that Sam Savarino has also been invited to submit a proposal for the building since he has expressed an interest in the building, contrary to the resolution that was passed by the Common Council on May 12, 2009. The school building is located in a neighborhood with an involved and diverse community in a National Historic District and on an Olmsted designed park. The future use of this property will have a direct impact on the quality of life for the residents of Days Park [as well as the surrounding neighborhood] and on the integrity of the park's historic landscape. The Days Park Block Club whole heartily supports the Elmwood Village Charter School's proposal to purchase this building for continuous quality of education and commitment to the community that has been demonstrated in the past. Members of the DPBC feel that this arrangement would benefit all in our community. It is our desire that the building continue to be occupied, maintained and exist as a vital and integral part of the neighborhood and our community. We look forward to working closely with the Elmwood Village Charter School to help preserve this beautiful Olmsted Park. Thank your for your continued support of Days Park and our efforts, I remain; Very truly yours, Dolores Murphy President, Days Park Block Club REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION NO 46 G. PRITCHARD- RESUME FOR ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER Dear Ms. Russell: Please accept this letter as my request to replace the outgoing Ellicott District Council Member via appointment to the Common Council of the City of Buffalo• I believe Buffalo can become one of the greatest mid -sized cities in the United States. But this can only be accomplished by people across all walks of life working together towards common goals. My history and track record shows my ability to connect and work with all people and provide leadership. I've worked as a production supervisor for workers surviving on piece work in a clothing factory; managed a 112 bed homeless shelter for refugees; developed and implemented plans to increase market penetration through distributorship throughout the U.S. and Canada for a small Buffalo -based manufacturer; and worked as a Senior Branch Manager for a major regional bank. Everything I've ever accomplished was with the help and support of other people, and this leads to my greatest strength, building relationships. I know the importance of looking at all views and developing a holistic approach to issues where ownership (and credit) is shared. The importance of allowing people and organizations to shine. Allowing them the satisfaction and self -worth that comes from positively affecting issues important to us. I know how this encourages their continued efforts and makes what we do open and accepting for others to come and join in. I would be grateful for the opportunity to positively affect my community. If you would like to sit down for coffee and have a talk concerning my views on issues, please call me at 228 -7225. Sincerely, Griffith D. Pritchard Griffith D. Pritchard 122 N. Pearl St., Buffalo, NY 14202 716 - 228 -7255 email: bflogrigg @yahoo.com Education: Hobart College, 1984, BA in Anthropology. Experience; M &T Bank, Buffalo, NY. 2001 -2009. Served as a multi -site Senior Branch Manager covering the West Side, Black Rock, and Broadway - Fillmore areas in the City of Buffalo. These sites have collectively: Over $90 million in deposits. Approximately $20 million in commercial and retail loans. Generate over $5 million in yearly revenues 1,500 managed retail households 300 business banking customers 22 employees Specialize in Payment Cycle Selling and responsible for generating sales in retail & business banking, merchant services, treasury management, and investments. Emulso Corporation, Buffalo, NY. 1997 -2001 Served as National Sales Representative to promote and generate sales by building and utilizing an international network of distributors in the pavement maintenance industry. Work with distributor sales representatives on how to properly use and present our product line. Directly sold to firms and governmental agencies. Oversaw bidding process on government contracts. Vive, Inc., Buffalo, NY 1991 -1997. Managed a 120 emergency shelter for political refugees and served on the development committee. Wrote grants for government and foundations monies and oversaw compliance to terms and conditions when received. Awards: 2008 Top Performer for M &T Bank (on track to be a 2009 Top Performer), Managed a 2(108 Top Performing Branch, 2006 Business Banking Million Dollar Club for the Greater Washington, DC area. Community Involvement: Working to develop a subcommittee to open and utilize food stands in LaSalle, Broderick, and Foot of Ontario Street parks in City of Buffalo; Board of Director's Kiwanis Club of Buffalo (President during 2008 -09 FY); Board of Director for the St. Adalbert's Response to Love Center; President of Broadway Area Business Association, 2008 & 2009. Advisor to Key Club at City Honors High School, Aktion Club (for developmentally disabled adults), and K -Club at Canisius College. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO 46 G. SCHRODER - STILLWATER UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATIVE REPORT Filing for Legislative Agenda Dear Clerk: Please find enclosed the Stillwater Undercover Investigative Report Commissioned by Area Residents for filing in order to put our concerns on the agenda for the next meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Thank you for your consideration. Copy available for review in the City Clerks' Office REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO 47 G. SCOTT - COLORED MUSICIANS CLUB, INC. OF WNY REQUEST FUNDING FROM UPCOMING COB BUDGET Dear Mayor Brown, I am writing on the behalf of the Colored Musicians Club. Inc. of Western New York, requesting to be consider for inclusion in your forth coming City of Buffalo Budget. The Club, which has been a main stay in the world of Jazz since its inception has embarked on a very long overdue and ambitious program to transform the first floor of its building into a Jazz Museum. This Museum will tell the history of the musical giants of Western New York. Our request is for a one time only grant of Three Hundred Thousand dollars ($300,000.00). This will be matched by private donations and governmental sources to realize our goal of Nine Hundred Thousand dollars ($900,000.00) needed for the project. I am attaching a copy of the preliminary cost estimate from Hadley Exhibits, Inc. and The El Team, Inc Hadley Exhibits, Inc., 1700 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14207 will oversee the construction of the museum which will be state of the art and the only one of its kind in America. The Colored Musicians Club and Museum will be a major attraction for cultural tourism, providing visitors the opportunity for a unique musical historic experience. This will give the Buffalo- Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau another site to sell when they go to the various conferences and especially the African - American venues. With your help we will be ready for the Preservation's National Conference that will be held in Buffalo in October, 2011. I would like to thank you for any and all considerations and if there are any questions of me or additional information please let me know, I can be reached at 716- 885 -18151 Sincerely, George W. Scott, President Colored Musicians Club, Inc. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BUDGET NO 48 D. SMITH -REQ PROCESS AND TIMELINE IN APPOINTING AN INTERIM ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER Dear Council President Franczyk: I have received numerous inquiries regarding the process to appoint an interim Council Member for the Ellicott District. The questions regarding dates and processes I was unable to answer. If I am unable to answer their questions I am pretty sure Ellicott District Residents, interested candidates and the general public are not clear on the process and dates as well. In the spirit of transparency, please make available to the public a clear process and timeline. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Sincerely Demone Smith RECEIVED AND FILED NO 49 H. THOMAS - SAFETY CONCERNS IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO Item available for review in the City Clerk's Office REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE OVERSIGHT NO 50 Y. HRESHCHYSITYN, COMMENTS PUBLIC HEARING -CANAL HARBOR Canal Harbor Public Hearing Comments -Yuri Hreshchyshyn, 4 Pomeroy St. Buffalo, NY 14210 -2216 Marine Drive Apartments / Parking Ramp Mitigate parking ramp impact on Marine Drive Apartments by integrating the two. This ramp can support green space on its root, but a ball diamond is inappropriate by a highway. The top floors dedicated to Marine Drive secure parking can be connected by skywalk to the buildings. This skywalk continues throughout the canal harbor complex, framing the mezzanine level of its units. Ideal elevation for this walk would be such that it clears 1190, meeting the second floor of HSBC tower. Connections can later be made through downtown, to the ballpark, and the ECC City Campus. The presenting face of the ramp can be green as well. Perhaps a very steeply terraced vineyard. Prime Slip This is a wonderful inclusion, allowing small craft to enter the heart of the market. Contemplate provisions for paddlers to park, disembark; take out and store as well as outfit their craft while visiting. A lock at the end of Prime Slip allowing entry into the Erie Canal would be practical and educational. Recreational Watercraft The project will attract visitors by boat who will need temporary tie -up. Frontage at DL &W is appropriate for larger visiting vessels. Space for small craft can be made by rafting a dock at the side of the USS Little Rock. This intrusion into the navigational channel should be permitted as the channel is wide here. Perhaps the dock needs to be a barge, or a craft with its own motors and navigational lights. Off site space up the Buffalo River would be served by water taxi or trams on Buffalo River Greenway. Main Street If necessary for increased AMTRAK or commuter heavy rail capacity, now is the time to alter height or width clearances at Washington, Main, Pearl, and Erie Street bridges. Improve station access. Allow space for two lanes of traffic, northbound and southbound, on the east side of Main Street through the Donovan block and HSBC. A better design for returning automobile traffic to Main Street puts northbound and southbound traffic along the east side of Main Street. All LRRT stations would be placed on the west side of Main Street. Inbound and outbound trains travel the west, local track serving all stations including Theater. Trains can pass at the tunnel entrance, between Court and Church Streets, and at Erie Canal Harbor. The east or express track lets trains move north and south past the local stops. The additional lane southbound on the west side of Main Street through Seymore Knox Plaza is the cue for the Transporter Bridge. An LRRT track communicates with the bridge, as does the Riverwalk. Bridges Advantageous alignment of the Skyway above uniquely allows for a Transporter Bridge to carry local traffic picked up at grade across the Buffalo River, Kelly Island, and the City Ship Canal. The rail from which to hang the transporter is cantilevered off the east side of Skyway steel. A tourist attraction itself, this bridge will carry pedestrians, bicycles, trams, cars, and LRRT trains over land, water, or ice. The bridge and new Beach line enable display or festival traffic trains to park on a spur along Prime St. Michigan Street, collecting traffic from most radial arterials is suited to move the remaining volume of traffic to the outer harbor. A fixed bridge with an incline starting at the south end of the lift bridge over the Buffalo River carries commuter traffic up above Ganson St. truck and rail traffic. Elevation over the City Ship Canal would allow most masted boats to pass. A bascule lift that seldom opens sits at the top. The Michigan Street African American heritage corridor theme can continue south to the water's edge. Riverwalk A Class 1 Bicycle- Pedestrian way must be facilitated in the Project. Run from Lakefront, along Marine Dr., along Perry, under the Skyway above grade through Canal Harbor; through DL &W level 2 joining the Ohio St. part of Buffalo River Greenway; continue along Michigan St. to the Outer Harbor. Please contact me for details or clarifications. Yuri Hreshchyshyn 716 - 392 -9657 or Hreshchy @erie.gov REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. NO. 51 RESUME - JASMINE A. SMITH 597 GRANT STREET, IWR. ° BUFFALO, NY 14213° (716) 939 -5637 JASMINEASMITHaYAHOO.COM Re: A position within the city council office Dear council Member I am interested in becoming an active participant in the political system within the city of Buffalo. I have lived in Buffalo all of my life, and am willing to work hard to make a difference in this city. Whether it be answering phones, typing up letters, making phone calls, or making coffee for meetings and /or officials. I possess extensive experience with client relations, preparation work, scheduling and general administrative tasks. I believe that my skill set, interpersonal abilities and training experience may be a good match for this city council's office. Furthermore, I possess excellent presentation skills, experience working in social services and with the disabled. I have spent the last few years working a variety of jobs honing and refining my interpersonal skills. Finally, I come with demonstrated independent leadership, experience and a track record of working with a team, an outgoing personality. I have strong community relations experience and solid computer skills as well as excellent oral abilities. If you have any questions, I may be contacted at (716) 939 -5637 or e-mail at iasmineasmitha-yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you in the future. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, JASMINE A. SMITH 597 Grant Street, Buffalo, NY 14213„ (716) 939 -5637 jasmineasmith @yahoo.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE An aspiring business professional that is dependable assured and possesses customer service, clerical, office coordination, and administrative experience as well as a strong educational foundation. ATTRIBUTES SELF STARTER, a strong facilitator and consensus builder who is effective in a fast paced, challenging environment. " O UTSTANDING communication skills with the ability to anticipate needs and prioritize effectively. Strong administration and supervision skills. TEAM ORIENTED, who is exceptionally well organized, resourceful and goal oriented. EDUCATION Medaille College B.S. (Business Administration /Media - Communications) Erie Community College A.A.S. (Business Administration) EMPLOYMENT 2009 Kelly Services Westminster Community Charter School Office Clerk/Secretary -Faxing, Filing, copying, answering multiple lined telephones. • Assistant to Principal and Vice Principal • Creating reports, memoranda, and informational documents 2009 Burlington Coat Factory Cashier -Customer Service • Point of Sale • Manage Electronic Cash Equipment 2009 Installs Inc. /Superior Temporary Services Customer Service Representative -Inbound/outbound calling for Clients /Customers • Schedule Technical Appointments • Provide appointments for Clients /Customers • Maintenance of internal communications systems 2007 - 2008 Aspire of WNY Residential Health Aide -Assist mentally and physically disabled with life skills • Home visits with families of mentally and physically disabled 2004 & 2007 WBLK 93.7 Buffalo, NY Internship (Promotions Department) -Produce commercials • Coordinate events and interviews • Manage, direct and creation of promotional activities References Available Upon request REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO. 52 RESUME TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCIL SEAT DONALD O. ALLEN 232 SYCAMORE STREET BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204 DALLEN71030 @ROADRUNNER.COM 716 - 844 -8293 (HOME) 716 -570 8451 (CELL) NOVEMBER 20, 2009 City Clerk 1308 Buffalo City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Honorable Common Council, In the wake of recent events that have led to a seat being vacated on the Common Council, I respectfully forward this letter and resume to express my interest in serving as Common Council Member for the Ellicott District. For over 30 -years I have served the City of Buffalo in a number of progressively more responsible leadership positions. Throughout my tenure as a city representative I have displayed an innate ability to lead change both within and outside an organization; lead people toward meeting goal objectives; produce optimum results with limited resources; employ business acumen by managing human, financial and information resources; and build coalitions internally and with other Federal, State and local, nonprofit and private sector organizations. As Commissioner of the Department of Community Services and Sr. Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources I have become keenly aware of many of the issues and challenges faced by not only the people of the Ellicott District but the city of Buffalo. I stand willing, ready and capable of assessing, and coordinating strategic activities to address the issues and concerns of our citizens. While I am confident that the breadth and depth of my experience is fitting, during these trying times of mistrust and deceit the people of Buffalo are undoubtedly in search of someone who is not only experienced but grounded with strong values of honesty and integrity. Throughout my career as a public servant I have held these two character traits in the highest regard - working diligently and conscientiously to ensure compliance. In conclusion, I hope that my experiences as a leader in city government are sufficient to warrant consideration for being appointed to serve as Common Council Member for the Ellicott District. I look forward to discussing in greater detail my experiences and qualifications for the position and ultimately a favorable conclusion. East High School, Buffalo, New York Bryant & Stratton Business Institute, Buffalo, New York Empire State College, Buffalo, New York Commissioner of Department of Community Services The commissioner of community services shall have all the powers and shall exercise all the duties hereinafter conferred upon the divisions of the department; shall administer, correlate and coordinate all the functions of said divisions; shall provide facilities for the research, referral, planning and evaluating of any of the projects within the purposes of the department; and shall prepare or have prepared by the appropriate divisions applications for county, state and federal grants. Sr. Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources Discharge all duties of the commissioner during his absence; monitors programs and personnel assignments to insure appropriate coordination, execution and administration of the duties and powers vested in the commissioner; acts as liaison between the Department of Human Resources and other city departments and agencies having a direct or indirect interest in departmental affairs; handles all divisional business; meets regularly with directors to enhance division operation. Erie County Detention Supervised building #4 of youth convicted of felonies, and misdemeanors, counseled youth, maintained academic standards of youth, taught life skills, filed statistical data on progress of youth, etc. Commissioner of Human Resources The commissioner of human resources shall have all the powers and shall exercise all the duties hereinafter conferred upon the divisions of the department; shall administer, correlate and coordinate all the functions of said divisions; shall provide facilities for the research, referral, planning and evaluating of any of the projects within the purposes of the department; and shall prepare or have prepared by the appropriate divisions applications for county, state and federal grants. Senior Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources Discharge all duties of the commissioner during his absence; monitors programs and personnel assignments to insure appropriate coordination, execution and administration of the duties and powers vested in the commissioner; acts as liaison between the Department of Human Resources and other city departments and agencies having a direct or indirect interest in departmental affairs; handles all divisional business; meets regularly with directors to enhance division operation. Tenant Relations Specialist Set up programs and activities for Housing Authority tenants; liaison between tenant councils, groups /agencies and the Housing Authority; worked closely with individual tenants and councils to resolve their problems; organized and advised tenant groups, (re: social and health services, proper meeting procedures, etc.); cooperated with project managers, Housing Authority staff, HUD and various agencies for the bett- enn— nt- of- 14ousing- Author- ity- tonant s. Human Resources Planner Coordinated and provided technical assistance for the development of human service programs; liaison between community and department; assisted in program applications, potential funding and resources for community agencies; reviewed and monitored Community Development Black Grant activities; assisted community agencies in preparation of organization, budgets and reporting. Minority Recruiter Recruited potential minority candidates for city employment; developed methods improving promotional and job placement opportunities; worked with the minority community in counseling, training and job readiness; investigated employment grievances; maintained records and prepared written reports; kept minority community abreast of other government employment opportunities. Assistant Director Summer Youth Program Assisted in implementation and delivery of services to community youth; liaison between city and county agencies for networking; assisted in formulation and monitoring of youth service programs; involved in youth job placement; supervised field staff for youth outreach activities; submitted written reports. Professional Organizations Buffalo Youth Board Buffalo Handicapped Committee Chairman, Partt- Willert Revitalization Corp. Board of Directors, Community Action Organization 1983 Roberto Clemente 1986 Man of the Year, West Side Citizens Association 1989 Man of the Year, North Buffalo Civic Association 1989 Community Educator, South Park High School 1989 Urban Land Institute Award of Excellence 1990 SCLC Human Relations Award 1991 Hero of Today 1993 Youth Criminal Justice Award, N.A.B.S.W. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO. 53 RESUME TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCIL SEAT MARILYN RODGERS 81 JOHNSON PARK BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14201716-440-1106 MRODGERSFCS @MSN.COM November 19, 2009 City of Buffalo Common Council City Hall 65 Niagara Square Buffalo, New York 14202 Re: Ellicott District Council Seat Vacancy Honorable Councilmember's: I am formally submitting my resume as required by our City Charter, Chapter C Article 3 -6 for your review and consideration. I have been charged by my advisors, colleagues and numerous residents to do so to assure the needed representation for all constituents of the Ellicott District is not compromised. Having been a long -time resident of the Ellicott District, ] have had the opportunity to work with its residents from all three distinct semi - districts. And, that is the issue that must be resolved from Day One. Too often have the residents of the Ellicott District been set apart from one another without having the opportunity to work together to enhance their quality of life, share victories as well as lessons learned and come together to give surety to the District's success that, essentially, benefits our city as a whole. My experience in corporate reengineering, communication, judicial events and research, housing, legislative research, fund development, service to the Citizen's Planning Council, community redevelopment featuring a ground up approach and my lack of political prowess make me an ideal candidate to, again, bring the people's faith back to the office. I have worked with various entities throughout our city that include the Buffalo Police Department, City Court system, Erie County District Attorney, New York State Police, as well as your honorable body. Additionally, after leaving my consultancy with Judge Nowak at the end of our Housing Court Reform Project, I have continued to work with residents in the Fruit Belt, Cold Spring, Allentown, Delaware Development Corridor, Lower West Side and Porter Avenue neighborhoods as well as my home base in the West Village. I can assure you strong diligence and partnership without any other agenda than to serve as a dedicated steward to the citizens of Buffalo, New York. I thank you, in advance, for your time and consideration and look forward to meeting with you personally. Sincerely, Marilyn Rodgers "Marilyn has tremendous energy and a wonderfully optimistic attitude, which makes her a pleasure to deal with. If you are seeking to hit the ground running in Buffalo, with an individual that understands the lay of the land and has a network of contacts, Marilyn Rodgers is the person for your organization." Paul Wolf, Esq. Joseph Golombek, Jr. City of Buffalo Common Council In 20 years as a commercial broadcaster (with several years teaching marketing and communications at UB and Niagara University), there have been very, very few whose honesty, self - discipline, originality, dedication and essential character is so high, my standards become redefined, and I soon come to question whether I will meet theirs. This is how I feel about Marilyn Rodgers. " Lee Zimmerman General Manager WUWU -FM "Marilyn is a real team player. Her attention to detail, willingness to learn, and suggestions of new ideas for the department are just a few of her strengths. She is a dedicated employee, timely and always displays a positive, professional attitude. Marilyn would be a welcomed addition on anyone's team. " Nancy Davis Fleet Lease Manager ABC Washington - Dulles Auto Auction "I have been working with Marilyn on an innovative community development project in Buffalo, New York. Through my experience of working with her I have seen, first -hand, her great success in being able to bring various government agencies, the court system, the police department, and nonprofit groups together. It is her focus on solutions and not on obstacles, that I believe make her so successful Her array of talents such us grant writing, marketing, media, fund raising, and outstanding organizational skills along with her drive and commitment, make a real difference..." Patricia Woods Community Preservation Corporation "Marilyn has been a constant source of encouragement and inspiration for our efforts and for me personally and our work would have been more difficult without her. She has been an extraordinary asset to the court. Our great successes in community outreach and effect on neighborhoods would not have occurred without her." Henry J. Nowak City Court Judge City Court of Buffalo MARILYN RODGERS 81 JOHNSON PARK BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14201 716 - 440 -1106 MRodgersFCS @msn.com BUSINESS SUMMARY Accomplished professional with solid record of successive promotions in marketing, funding, event coordination program development, community reinvestment and management environments. Over 25 years experience in operations, marketing, sales and creative promotions. Special depth in: Relations Assessment Quality Assurance Client Relations Recruitment and staffing Program Development Training and motivation Departmental Development Community Reassessment & Development Objective: To attain a program /community development and management position with solid personal contact, departmental enhancement and creative solution driven problem solving methodology in the nonprofit /community sector. EXPERIENCE ERIE REGIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2007- Present Assistant Property Manager Marine Drive Apartments Assist in oversight of Administration including rents collection and account entry, application process according to NYS DHCR regulations, Maintenance and Custodial crews, rehabilitation of apartments, marketing to population, safety and security enhancements, grounds and utilities rehabilitation and revision for best return, and other duties. 8 DISTRICT - CITY OF BUFFALO HOUSING COURT 2006-2007 Consultant - Program Coordinator In 2006 Judge Henry J Nowak was provided a grant through the Oishei Foundation to redevelop Housing Court. The Housing Court Reform Project developed most of the innovations now used daily in this court. I was charged with many duties that placed me in constant contact with community leaders, block clubs, community development organizations, Buffalo Police, Erie County District Attorney and others. Duties included but were not limited to education of police officers for the Order to Vacate program, meeting regularly with block clubs and other community organizations to develop streamlined nuisance and housing issues reporting and resolution, new program development such as the Lie Pendens Program whereby financial institutions were held responsible for vacant properties they held liens on and the Rooming House Task Force which resulted in the updating of Chapter 269 of the Buffalo City Charter. Due to the many contacts I developed during this time I still work with neighborhood representatives throughout the city. M RODGERS - FREELANCE COLLECTIVE SERVICES (FCS), Buffalo, NY 2004-2007 Consultant Worked with local nonprofits to assist their fund, grant, and marketing development. Client base (paid and in -kind) included Field and Fork Network, Making Fishers of Men & Women, the Historic Palace Theatre /Lockport, NY, The Latino Business Owners Association, NYS 8 th Judicial System Housing Court Reform Project, Niagara Movement Initiative, the Johnson Park Restoration Project, Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Musical Fare, the Buffalo Outdoor Urban Education Foundation and the Environmental Education Association. WEST VILLAGE RENAISSANCE GROUP, Buffalo, NY 2002- Present Director - Unpaid Volunteer Effort Created and developed a 501 c 3 community organization to foster crime abatement, community reinvestment, housing issues and rights, and historic recognition and tourism for a nationally recognized historic district located in the Lower West Side of Buffalo. Recognized as one of "Western New York's Great Neighborhoods" by Buffalo Spree Magazine (Oct. 2003), Nominated for a "Great Public Spaces Award" Developed "Internships for Sustainable Communities" Honored as a recipient of a "2004 Buffalo- Niagara All American City Civic Empowerment Award" REMARKETING SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC., Amherst, New York 1997 - 2004 National Auction Representative In the RSA National Quality Control Program, my responsibilities included on -site performance audits of various auction facilities on a nationwide basis. The audit program is of the highest quality assurance which benefits both RSA and its extensive client base. During each visit these facilities were checked for condition report accuracy; reconditioning; marketing efforts; repairs; accuracy of expense reports and estimates; transportation; proceeds timeliness and continual auction /dealer relationships. Further duties included travel cost and expense evaluation for budget and schedule recommendations; market trends; marketing and promotion review and development for each facility; new client prospecting and overall facility review and recommendations. In addition, I assisted in the development of special promotions and training programs for both the company and auction. These promotions include The Groat Texas Truck Sale for Dealers Auto Auction of Dallas, Consumer Feedback Program for First Union National Bank and The Close on One training guide during the launch of RSA's Lease Maturity Management department. Other responsibilities also included: The administration and continual development of the National Quality Control Program's Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports while monitoring partner- auction progressive development. Special projects and presentations for internal communications; progressive marketing for clients and vendors; the benchmark project for flooring and trouble- shooting all areas of remarketing and lease maturity management. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Buffalo, New York 1994-1997 1 sewed various clients with advertising /marketing; sales /management training and motivation; media planning; image development and management; public relations and cross training plans. The major project developed was the Triad System for the retail automotive sales industry through select areas of the Southwest. POP RADIO CORPORATION IACTMEDIA, Buffalo, New York 1990-1994 Director of Quality Assurance /Public Relations Directed Compliance and Customer Service procedures for 18K+ stores nationwide, which included management of the Field Service Staff (auditors) of 1,400 +; in- office compliance; and customer service representatives and administration. Created and implemented new systems of operations for all departments including budgets; reports; new product research and development; recruitment; training; and increased product development. Reengineered public relations and marketing for innovative satellite delivery systems for 2,000 chains nationwide. Conceived, developed, and implemented new training procedures for the national field service staff of 1,400+ that included simplified, focused materials and video which improved the quality of audit systems and productivity by 62 %. This also increased one -on -one public relations in the field. Consolidated Administration and Compliance staffs and duties while merging Compliance and Customer Service under the umbrella of Quality Assurance. This allowed a combined staff reduction from nine to four while increasing staff satisfaction, responsibilities, and a reduction of costs by $121 K. Designed improved, impactful sales presentations for national sales reps that produced daily updated store counts, chain identification and compliance percentages on a market -to- market, and region -to- region basis. This created increased sales via a more cohesive rate card while developing user - friendly systems. Redesigned vendor presentation materials that allowed for improved behavioral compliance of 28 %. Instituted employee motivational and cross - training programs. BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, Buffalo, New York 1987-1990 Director of Special Events - 1988 - 1990 Created high yield events to market the orchestra to previously unrecognized audiences in the Western New York community. Co- produced television, print, and radio ads for all events. Initiated and implemented the first Great International Duck Race as part of Friendship Festival '89 which created awareness in the low to middle- income demographics, raised approximately $27K net and provided the orchestra with over $250K in sponsorships and prizes. Planned and coordinated the first Bills at the Phil event that combined the strengths of both the orchestra and the Buffalo Bills NFL team into one event, once again creating a new awareness of the BPO while raising essential funding. Director of TeleResources - 1987 - 1988 Proposed, designed and implemented the orchestra's first in -house telemarketing department which reduced overall costs by 31 % while increasing the donor base by 43 %. This resulted in increased revenue of $83K Developed both funding and marketing campaigns that included systems, reports and lead research. WUWU -FM, West Seneca, New York 1983-1987 Operations Manager Program Director A dual- market station, serving both Buffalo and Rochester, New York and the surrounding areas, this situation provided a number of challenges due to FCC licensing requirements and "area of service special programming. Base responsibilities included, but were not limited to: All operations and departments including Programming; Administration; Traffic; Sales and Marketing; Compliance; Finance; and Budget. Developed all music and informational programming, promotions and public relations created Art Form Radio and the Canisius College piggyback broadcast program Intern training program Sales presentations and strategies Provided on -air production mentoring to local area college and high school groups WBLK -FM, Buffalo, NY 1980-1983 Music Director Developed play list for 24 -hour programming at this innovative urban contemporary broadcast facility. Also created numerous special programs that served the area community and provided information and special events for same. Announcer During my tenure with WBLK, I held two day parts. My second day part was 7:00 PM - Midnight where the Arbitron Ratings noted that this program "Night Music" achieved the top rating for its time span throughout Western New York and Southern Ontario, Canada. EDUCATION State University of New York, Empire State College - Nonprofit /Business Administration SEMINARS & CERTIFICATIONS Public Authorities Accountability Act - Certification Department of Housing and Urban Development - Grant Writing Certification Dynamic Presentation Ski /Is; Raving Fans; Who Moved My Cheese; See You at the Top; Career Track Seminars - High Impact Business Communications; Dale Carnegie - Sales Advantage - 16 -week course PUBLICATIONS Radio Only Magazine - May 1984 - Sales vs. Programming? Buffalo Rising Online & Magazine - Various Articles Western New York Heritage Magazine - The Historic West Village After 50 News - Various Articles re: Community Redevelopment Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation - Let's Talk About S /app ADVISORY POSITIONS /VOLUNTEER WORK Citizens Planning Council - 2006 - 2010 (Common Council Appointment) Re -Tree WNY - Board Member (Grants) - 2006 - 2007 Save Our Streets Task Force - Board Member- 2005 - 2007 Rooming House Task Force - Legislation Committee Chair - 2005 - 2007 Friendship Festival '89 - LaSalle Park Planning Committee - 1988 - 1989 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO. 64 RESUME TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCIL SEAT NICHOLAS J. PRIMERANO 601 WASHINGTON STREET, APT 202 O BUFFALO, NY 14203 .(716) 907 -2797 NICHOLAS.PRIMERANOaGMAIL.COM To the Honorable Buffalo Common Council, My name is Nicholas Primerano and I am a 28- year -old resident of the Ellicott District in the great City of Buffalo. After learning of the news of Mr. Davis' decision to step down from his post, I immediately investigated how one could assume the position of Common Council Member to the City of Buffalo. I love this City and I always have. Many of my close friends have chosen to leave the Queen City for other endeavors such as Atlanta, Jacksonville or Raleigh. When I told my family that I was moving, it was from the Village of Williamsville to the City of Buffalo. I've decided to stay in Western New York and make a life and a home here. I grew up in Buffalo's University District, on Lisbon Avenue, one parking lot away from Bailey Avenue. My family is a typical North Buffalo Italian family - my mother, father, and all my uncles and aunts went to Bennett High School in the 1960's and 1970's. In 1989, my father put his Lisbon Avenue home up for sale and moved us to the Williamsville, where I graduated from Williamsville South High School in 1999. 1 served my community faithfully as a member of the Williamsville Fire Department and was involved in many other volunteer activities and committees. It is in me, to give back to the community that has rewarded me with an amplitude of culture, a low cost of living - and something here that many of my friends do not have - a great paying career that offers me the ability to touch everyone in this community. 1 am not a politician. I'm just a professional marketer with an eager desire to help the City and make it grow, change, adapt and move into the 21 st century with honor and pride much like our neighboring cities, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Baltimore have done. I would very much like the opportunity to interview for this job and help make a difference in Western New York. So many people say what should be done to help this community - I'd like to be a part of that change. Nicholas J. Primerano 501 Washington Street, Apt 202 Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 907 -2797 4, Nicholas.primerano @gmaU.com OBJECTIVE To obtain a position that will use my experience in the fields of general business, marketing, communications, public relations and attained management skills as well as my organizational and interpersonal proficiencies. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS University at Buffalo, School of Informatics Bachelor of Arts- Communications Graduated, May 2003, Magna cure Laude Marketing, Public Relations Certification, Leadership and Community Development Medaille College, Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership Anticipated Completion, April 2012 Erie Community College Certified EMT and Certified First Responder - DEFIB The New York State Fire Science Academy at Montour Falls Completed 1999, '03, '05 and '07 WORK EXPERIENCE Corc101 - "Listen, Think, Create." Downtown Buffalo, NY Account Manager, Marketing Consultant September 2009 Current • Sales and management of internet based consulting and media products with many of WNY's highest level clientele. Gold's Gym LLC Williamsville, NY Sales and Marketing Manager May 2008 -Sept 2009 -Sales of gym memberships and other fitness related products and services to individuals, groups and large companies • Required to meet sales objectives daily, weekly, monthly and yearly • Worked with Senior Management and ownership to strategize, create and implement marketing plans • Negotiated exclusivity agreements with equipment vendors and providers, ensuring our company's superiority over the competition. • Created strategic development and a new mission statement which allowed our business to be moved from the listing of gym" in most phone directories, to "health club." • Spearheaded large fundraising efforts for not - for - profit groups, such as Upstate New York Transplant Services. • Key accomplishments include: • Created and maintained the "5 -3 -1" appointment system for each sales rep, which promotes lead generation and higher sales volume. Increased Corporate Membership by negotiating agreements with Ingrain Micro, Coca -Cola, Tops, West -Herr Automotive Group and CNG Technologies. White Directory Publishers Inc, A Division of Hearst Holdings Inc. Buffalo /Amherst, NY Coordinator, Marketing May 2007 - June 2008 -Entrusted with a working portfolio of clientele, whose investment and value to the company totaled $10 million • Created all promotional materials for sales representatives in the North Carolina and Florida markets as well as all other sponsorships. • Negotiated trade items with several large scale national vendors in an effort to control the bottom line on advertising and promotional costs. Trade partnership agreements saved an average of $124,000 per fiscal quarter. • Key accomplishments include: Coordination of all forms of marketing efforts, advertising, public relations and all new business development through major carriers, such as Lamar, Citadel and Cumulus Radio - which helped increase our sales representatives output by 36% through effective program sponsorship. • Negotiated the sponsorship of concessions for all vendor locations inside Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, home to the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. • Managed a team of 7 with 100% employee retention. The Bee Group Newspapers Amherst, NY Senior Editor, The Ken -Ton Bee May 2003- May 2007 -Oversee total creative and marketing and business control of specific weekly publications and special sections • Worked on a regular basis with sales managers and associates in order to oversee functional business operations, developing strategies for business development. Sales calls were made and accounts were to my $2 million portfolio • Named to the Ken -Ton Chamber of Commerce's Public Relations team due to my proficiencies with the public and media relations • Member of the Ken -Ton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; • Worked with a team of four to properly execute the third largest business trade show in Western New York, The Ken -Ton Showcase. Volunteer Experience Williamsville Fire Department /Hutchinson Hose Company 1999 -2006 Structural Firefighter, Certified First Responder, Past Vice President Pop Warner Little League Broncos Football Present Head Coach for 2006, 2007 and 2008 seasons • Successfully spearheaded three large fundraising drives, to purchase equipment, field use, referee time, as well as personal sporting good affects, for the more than 200 youths in the program. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO. 55 RESUME FOR INTEREST IN ELLICOTT INTEREST COUNCIL SEAT -BYRON MCINTYRE Mr. Gerald Chwalinski Buffalo City Clerk Office Room 1308 -City Hall Buffalo, New York 14202 Dear City Clerk City Clerk: My name is Byron J. McIntyre and I am seeking the position of being appointed Councilmember of the Ellicott District until the next election is held. I have campaigned and ran for the Ellicott District seat in the past. I have lived in the district all my life so I am uniquely familiar with the community, the residents and some of the problems facing us. I have a political base already in place and I can be an asset to the council body. I am known and respected by many in the Ellicott District as well as the city of Buffalo. I have no political baggage and I am a fair - minded and strong willed individual who has no ties to any known or unknown political groups. I am independent by nature and I can work with any individual and /or group to move the city's agenda forward. I am requesting an interview from your honorable body to consider me for the position of Ellicott District Councilmember. Please contact me @ (716) 310 -7005 or I can be reached by via email @ i_gminds(aol.com. I have included a copy of my resume and a biography sheet for your convenience. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to ask for you support and your vote. Respectfully, Bryon J. McIntyre Post Script: this letter serves as a replacement for the original letter that was filed with your office on Thursday, November 19, 2009. There might be question as to when the position was posted on your website. The date of this letter is November 20, 2009; well within the time frame for the submission of letters of consideration. Employment Buffalo Fire Department 1997- present Buffalo Public Schools Substitute Teacher 1998- present Berkshire Farms Relief Counselor 2001- 2003 Education ECC -City Campus AS Degree - Mental Health Buffalo State College BS Degree - Sociology Graduated 1997 Homeland Security Training State Preparedness Training center Oriskany, New York February 12, 2008 thru January 5, 2009 Community Involvement Citizen Action -Board of Directors Alliance for Quality Education, (Board). School Reform Think Tank (member). Special Education Parent Advisory District Parent Coordinating Committee M.O.C.H.A. Society (firefighters' group). Working Families Bethel AME Church (former board of trustee member). References Available upon request. Bryon J. McIntyre Bryon J. McIntyre is a lifelong resident of the Ellicott District. He has resided in the Michigan /Northampton area all of his life. He attended Buffalo Public School where he excelled in sports. He counts as his hobbies, basketball, bowling, softball and running. Bryon is a loyal and faithful husband to his wife Renee as well as the father of four children who are currently in the Buffalo Public Schools. In addition, he has several adult children who are the parents of children who are in the public schools as well. Mr. McIntyre is a homeowner who takes pride in his neighborhood and he works diligently with the residents of his street to make sure that issues of crime, drugs and other negative concerns are addressed by city officials. Bryon is also a member of numerous organizations that are children- oriented. Among these are the Buffalo Schools' District Parent Coordination Committee, Alliance for Quality Education and the Committee on Special Education. Bryon J. McIntyre is a Buffalo Professional Firefighter who has worked as a public servant saving lives and the city's property for over 13 years. Bryon also works as a substitute teacher for the Buffalo Public Schools on his days off from the fire department. As a candidate for Ellicott District Councilmember, Mr. McIntyre will focus on the following issues as well as other important concerns impacting the district: 1. Redevelopment of Ellicott District commercial strips including Jefferson, Broadway, Genesee, Michigan, Main, Sycamore and the lower West side. 2.Supports the re opening of Main Street to traffic. 3.Support for University of Buffalo's 20/20 Initiative. 4.Working with the Fruit belt Redevelopment Committee. 5.Support for Main /Medical Corridor expansion. 6. Rallying to keep the Jesse Nash /Dr. Matt Gajewski Health Clinics in our community. 7.Supports the redevelopment of the inner and outer harbors. 8.Working to keep the community centers in the Ellicott District funded and open as safe havens for our youth and seniors. 9. Working efficiently and collaboratively with the other elected city, county, state and federal officials to move our community forward in a productive and positive manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO. 56 RESUME TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN ELLICOTT DISTRICT COUNCIL SEAT FLED K. HEINLE 80 TRINITY PLACE BUFFALO NY 14201 FKHEINLE AOL.COM 716 374 -4362 NOVEMBER 19, 2009 Dear Sir or Madam: As a lifelong resident of the City of Buffalo, it is with the most heartfelt conviction that I submit my name for consideration of appointment to the City of Buffalo Ellicott District Common Council seat. It is extremely important that there be an open and transparent dialog regarding the filling of this vacancy. The Ellicott District is much too important a component of our Great City to allow the replacement process to be based solely upon politics and demographics. It is incumbent that the position be filled with an individual that maintains the leadership capacity, vision and true understanding of the breadth and depth of issues facing the Elliott District. Throughout my professional career I have been afforded the good fortune and opportunity to work within all aspects the real estate, finance, neighborhood redevelopment and community development arenas. As a graduate of the Erie Community College with an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies, I have been fortunate to build upon this solid education and achieve tremendous professional and financial success. I am greatly interested in pursuing this opportunity and remain completely confident that I possess the necessary and appropriate background and credentials to fill all expectations of this important position. I realize that my attached resume may not provide the complete picture of the benefits I would bring and look forward to the opportunity of meeting to discuss in greater detail this opportunity as well as the wealth of resources that I truly believe I would bring to the Ellicott District and our Great City. Fred K. Heinle 80 Trinity Place - Buffalo, New York 14201 — (716) 374 -4362 fkheinle @aol.com Extensive background in all aspects of Real Estate Law & Development Private Consulting Contracts (2009 to present) The Community Preservation Corporation (2003 -2008) Assistant Vice President /Mortgage Officer Duties included mortgage origination and financing product development for multi - family and mixed use development projects throughout Western New York; working with private sector developers and municipal governments throughout the region to develop strategies and programs for community development efforts, designing programs for the implementation of Smart Growth & Sustainable communities & neighborhoods. City of Buffalo - Office of Strategic Planning (2001 - 2003) Director of Residential Development Services General Manager- Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation Duties include the development and implementation of publicly supported neighborhood revitalization utilizing smart growth & sustainable policies and practices. Supervise and direct all new housing and rehabilitation staff in the implementation new housing construction and business district redevelopment; facilitate relationships with City Departments and Agencies; oversight of the Office of Strategic Planning's CDBG, HOME, NYS AHC Subsidy and L1 HTC programs for new housing construction, neighborhood rehabilitation and community development projects. City of Buffalo Department of Community Development (1995 - 2001) Real Estate Specialist / Project Manager for New Housing Programs Duties included the general implementation of the City's new housing, mixed use and neighborhood redevelopment programs. Paralegal - Independent Contractor (1992 - 1995): During the period of July 1992 through March 1995; as an independent contractor utilizing my extensive legal and real estate development and financing background 1 obtained numerous personal service contracts as follows: Paralegal Specialist: United States Small Business Administration: Three -month assignment assisting with the implementation of the SBA Earthquake Disaster Loan Program in Southern California. Legal assistant: Law Firm of Oscar Smukler- Duties encompassed all aspects of the practice of real estate law including contract and mortgage negotiation, preparation and review; title examination; landlord /tenant matters; mortgage lien law and assessment matters; as well as representation of purchasers, sellers, builders and developers at mortgage and real estate closings. Assisting in the representation of clients facing municipal and mortgage foreclosure proceedings Collateral Review Specialist: M & T Bank (2 separate contract) Duties included the due diligence review and examination of collateral loan document files associated with the bank's acquisition of other financial institutions, Legal Assistant - Benderson Development Company, Inc. (1989 - 1992): Duties encompassed all phases of commercial real estate development, acquisition, mortgage financing, planning and property management; contract and lease negotiation; property and mortgage closing including negotiation and settlement of purchase contracts and mortgage commitments with sellers and conventional & governmental lending authorities. Paralegal /Real Estate Specialist - Gross, Shuman, Brizdle & Gilfillan, P.C. (1983 - 1989): Duties included all phases of residential and commercial real estate practice including title examination; contract mortgage commitment negotiation; property development and planning, site plan review and design; as well as the representation of purchasers, sellers, builders, residential and commercial developers and lenders at mortgage and real estate closings. Additional duties included working together with Attorneys in the representation of financial institution in mortgage foreclosure proceeding. Membership Associations & Awards Buffalo Rental Assistance Corporation - Board of Directors, Secretary Partners for a Livable Western New York, Charter Member Erie Community College- City Campus Paralegal Program Advisory Council, President The Dominik Hasek Youth Hockey League, Inc. "Hasek's Heroes'- Past President Buffalo Place Operations Committee Downtown Living Subcommittee Member Grant -Ferry Association, Member National Trust for Historic Preservation, Sustaining Member Preservation Buffalo Niagara, Member Notary Public- State of New York REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NO. 57 W. TREZEVANT- RESUME TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN ELLICOTT COUNCIL SEAT Dear Mr. Chwalinski: Pursuant to the Common Council's Notice of Vacancy for the Ellicott District Council seat, enclosed please find my resume as required by the City Charter. Please accept this letter and my resume as my written expression of interest in the appointment to this position by the Common Council. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (716) 842 -2558. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration on this matter. Very truly yours, William 7. Trezevant, Esq. William F. Trezevant 227 Niagara Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14201 716 - 842 -2558 Work History Law Offices Buffalo New York of William F. Trezevant, 2005 - Present: Private practice specializing in litigation, with a concentration in labor law, criminal defense and commercial transactions. Also, a specialized focus in pro bono landlord tenant law and family law. National Advance Team: Various Locations USA 2004 Kerry for President, Team Lead, Press Lead and Site Lead Kerry/Edwards National Advance Team. Assigned to locations in thirty six different states. Special assignment to Edwards Vice - Presidential Debate Prep Team in Chautauqua, New York. Dean for America: Seattle, Washington 2003 -2004 Howard Dean for President Deputy State Director, Responsible for day to day management of statewide Presidential primary campaign for the February 7 th caucuses. Hired and supervised a final statewide staff of over three hundred. Managed a volunteer network of over thirty thousand individuals. The Institute for Politics, Washington D.C. 2002 -2003 Democracy and the Internet: The George Washington University, Deputy Director. Responsible for day to day management of the Institute. Hired and supervised a staff of five. Produced reports, studies and leading authoritative opinions regarding the usage and integration of the emerging internet technology with political campaigns. Also responsible for "Democracy Day. ", a national symposium for student leaders from all fifty states focused on governmental leadership. Democratic Candidate: Buffalo, New York 2001 Common Council- Ellicott District Ran unsuccessfully as a Democratic Candidate for the Ellicott Distinct Common Council Seat. Law Offices Washington D.C. 2000 of William F. Trezevant: Private practice specializing in litigation with a concentration in labor law. National Labor Relations Buffalo, New York 1993 -2000 Board Region 3: Trial Attorney, Trial attorney responsible for the prosecution of violations of the National Labor Relations Act of 1934, as amended, for Region 3 which covers all of New York State except for New York City. Education State University of New York Buffalo, New York 1990 -1993 At Buffalo, School of Law. Juris Doctor 1993 Kenyatta -- Assisted in the drafting of various law review articles, specifically focusing in on Democracy and Capitalism as well as race relations in the United States. Student Bar Association President 1992 -1993. Oversight responsibility for thirty eight law school student organizations, as well as final financial responsibilities for a five hundred thousand dollar budget. The Minority Bar Association, John L. Hargrave Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Service 1993 National Order of the Barristers inductee for exemplary courtroom advocacy 1993 Black Law Students Association Moot Court Award 1993 Fordham University New York, New York. 1988 -1990 Bachelor of Arts: 1990 Double Major: Political Science and Economics Minor: History University Council - The sole elected student representative on Fordham University's governing body. Initiated various academic reforms including the expansion of the core curriculum. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PETITIONS NO. 58 M. GOLDMAN, OWNER, USE 245 ALLEN TO EXPAND AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (HG 12/1)(ELI) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NO. 59 E. MAURO, AGENT, USE 928 BROADWAY -ALTER 1 STORY MASONRY TO HSF (FILL) (NO PUB HRG) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NO. 60 W. PALADINO, AGENT, USE 2094 NIAGARA ST, ERECT A FRAME CONVENIENCE STORE WITH MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING PARKING(NORTH) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 61 B. BAUMKER, AGENT, USE 474 HERTEL AVE, FOR A GROUND SIGN (NORTH)(NO PUB HRG) That the application of B. Baumber to use 474 Hertel Avenue for a ground sign is approved PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 62 J. TOMAZEWSKI -& O OPPOSE TO CLOSING BROADWAY POST OFFICE We the people of the Broadway - Fillmore Community are opposed to the closing of our Post Office Branch at 1035 Broadway We Desperately need these services /Please Keep this branch open. Item available for review in The City Clerk's Office REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CIVIL SERVICE (BONNIE E. RUSSELL, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 63 APPT DISPATCHER (PERM)(4 STEP)(COUGHLIN)(PW) (CCP# 31, 11/10) Mrs. Russell moved That Communication 31 of November 10, 2009 be received and Filed and that the Permanent Appointment of Joseph P. Coughlin, 89 Edgewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 at the 4 h step of $36,095.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES — 8 NOES - 0 NO. 64 APPT HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (PERM)(INTER)(MAUND)(PW) (CCP# 32, 11/10) Mrs Russell moved That Communication 32 of November 10, 2009 be received and Filed and that the Permanent Appointment of Dale M. Maundy, 16 Wheelock, Buffalo, NY 14206 at the Intermediate Salary of $37,652.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 65 APPT SR ACCOUNT CLERK TYPIST (PROV)(MAX)(MERKL)(PW) (CCP# 33, 11/10) Mrs Russell moved That Communication 33 of November 10, 2009 be received and Filed and that the Provisional Appointment ofMadalene Merkl, 146 Downing St, Buffalo, NY 14220 at the Maximum Salary of $35,028.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -8 NOES - 0 NO. 66 APPTS TRUCK DRIVER (PERM)(LNTER)(CHAPMAN, CUNNINGHAM, PACE, PITTS)(PW) (CCP# 34, 11/10) Mrs Russell moved That Communication 34 of November 10, 2009 be received and Filed and that the Permanent Appointments of Jerry Chapman, 436 kangfield Drive, Buffalo, NY 14215, Antoinette N. Cunningham, 288 Hemstead Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215, Carmen T. Pace, 230 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 and Kenneth N. Pitts, 7 Highview Court, Buffalo, NY 14215 at the Intermediate salary of $33,418.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 67 APPTS TRUCK DRIVER (PERM)(MAX) (CAMEY, FIORELLA, LONG, WAGNER)(PW) (CCP# 35, 11/10) Mrs Russell moved That Communication 35 of November 10, 2009 be received and Filed and that the Permanent Appointments of Sean F. Carney, 3940 Clinton St., West Seneca, NY 14224, Joseph J. Fiorella, 393 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201, Shannon V. Long, 51 Schutrum Street, Buffalo, NY 14212 and Gregory R. Wagner, 16 Augusta Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 at the Maximum Salary of $35,955.00 is hereby approved PASSED AYES - 8 NOES — 0 NO. 68 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - TEMP /PROV /PERM(CTYCLK) (#46, 11/10) Mrs. Russell moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED FINANCE (MICHAEL P. KEARNS, CHAIRPERSON) NO 69 LEASE BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL PARKING RAMP TO BFO NIA MED CAM PUS(ELL)(MAYOR)HRG 11/24) (CCP# 3,11/10) That the above item has been sent to the Common Council without recommendation. A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On motion by Mr. Fontana, seconded by Mr. Kearns, the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances - Mr. Kearns, Matt Estice, Mr. Fontana, Brandan McHaffey Mr. Fontana now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Rivera CARRIED. Mr. Fontana moved to take a 5 min recess at 2:55 pm. Mr. Fontana moved to reconvene at 3:00 pm Mr. Fontana now moved to approved said Item seconded by Mr Rivera Lease of Buffalo General Hospital Parking Ramp to Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc. (Item No. 3, C.C.P.,Nov. 10,2009) hrg 11/24 That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Kearns moved: That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into a lease between the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc., for use of city -owned property commonly known as the Buffalo General Hospital Parking Ramp, under the same terms and conditions as listed in the above communication. That the Common Council has adopted the Findings Statement in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (SEQRA) and 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 617. That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare the necessary documents to said lease and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. PASSED AYES - FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, LOCURTO, RIVERA, RUSSEL, SMITH - 7 NOES - KEAKNS - 1 NO. 70 RE: PAYROLL AUDIT OF COMMON COUNCIL STAFF(C PRES) ( #12, 11/10) Mrs. Russell moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED NO. 71 BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS 1065 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 40 - 1450 PARKS ADMINISTRATION (ITEM NO. 96, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Kearns moved: Mr. Kearns moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance ADOPTED NO. 72 COUNCIL STUFF AUDIT (COMPT) (#9,10/13) Mrs. Russell moved That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (MICHAEL J. LOCURTO, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 73 REPORT OF SALE- 59 FILLMORE AVENUE (ITEM NO. 6, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. LoCurto moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development ADOPTED NO. 74 REPORT OF SALE - 112 AND 116 JERSEY STREET (ITEM NO. 7, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. LoCurto moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development ADOPTED NO. 75 M. SHAPIRO- COALITION FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE -DGEIS RE: CANAL SIDE PROJECT ( #54, 11/10) That the above item is hereby referred to the Special Committee on Waterfront Development. ADOPTED NO. 76 ASSESSMENT REFORM IN THE COB (ASSESS) ( #64, 11/10)(#16,10/27) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO. 77 REPORT OF SALE - 1606 JEFFERSON AVENUE (ITEM NO. 8, CC.P., OCT. 27, 2009) (ITEM NO. 76, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. LoCurto moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development ADOPTED NO. 78 R. FONTANA -P. ROSS - CONCERNS POOR CONDITIONS AT HOUGHTON PARK ( #38, 10/27) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO. 79 D. GRZEBIELUCHA- CONCERNS ABANDONMENT SALE OF POTION OF SOUTH PIERCE ( #39, 10/27) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO. 80 ASSESSMENT REFORM IN CITY OF BUFFALO (ITEM NO. 82, C.C.P., OCT. 13, 2009) That the Common Council adopts the above resolution. ADOPTED. NO. 81 OPINION OF CC ON COB JURISDICTION OVER PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE PBA (CC) (#40, 5/26) That the Common Council adopts the above resolution. ADOPTED. LEGISLATION (JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR., CHAIRPERSON) NO. 82 J. MAUCAILLA, PETITION TO USE 2144 NIAGARA STREET - TAKE -OUT RESTAURANT AND CONVENIENCE STORE (ITEM NO. 55, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved: That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on November 17, 2009, the petition ofJ. Maucailla, owner, for permission to use 2144 Niagara Street for a take -out restaurant and convenience store be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 83 T. FOX, PETITION TO USE 960 BUSTI - CONVERT WAREHOUSE TO 23 APARTMENTS AND 1 ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL USE (ITEM NO. 56, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved: That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on November 17, 2009, the petition of T. Fox, agent, for permission to use 960 Busti - to convert a warehouse into 23 apartments and use 1 9t floor for commercial use be, and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 84 A. LOJANCONO, PETITION TO USE 1518 HERTEL AVENUE - CONVERT 1 STORY MASONRY TO A TAKE -OUT RESTAURANT (ITEM NO. 57, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation ADOPTED NO. 85 INFO -USPS PROPOSED CLOSURES (CCPRES) ( #13, 11/10) That the above item is hereby referred to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED NO. 86 SIGNS - 219 BRYANT AT HODGE (ITEM NO. 15, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "Mere License" to Women and Children's Hospital, to install signs on Bryant and Hodge Streets, which would encroach city right -of -way at said addresses in the vicinity of the hospital, subject to the conditions as listed in the above communication. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO. 87 BUS SHELTERS (7) CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY ITEM NO. 16, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a "Mere License" to Robert W. Gower, Manager of Service Planning for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, for the installation of seven (7) bus shelters, as more fully described in the above communication, which would encroach city right -of -way at said addresses, subject to conditions, as listed in the above communication. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO 88 CITY OF BUFFALO SNOW PLAN (PW) ( #19, 11/10) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO 89 FOOD STORE LICENSE - 2154 GENESEE (ITEM NO. 39, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation RECOMMITT NO 90 RESTAURANT DANCING CLASS 1V - 274 DELAWARE AVENUE (ITEM NO. 41, C.CP., NOV. 10, 2009) That pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Restaurant Dancing Class IV License to Andrew Munro d /b /a Underground located at 274 Delaware Avenue. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO 91 RESTAURANT DANCING CLASS III - 47 EAST MOHAWK STREET (ITEM NO. 42, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved: That pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Economic Development, Permit and Inspections Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Restaurant Dancing Class III License to Scott Leary d /b /a The Mohawk Place located at 47 East Mohawk Street. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO 92 APPOINTMENT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (ITEM NO. 43, C.C.P., NOV. 10, 2009) That the reappointment of Dr. Eleanor Paterson and Richard Sullivan, to the Board of Ethics, for a five -year term, commencing November 1, 2009 and expiring October 31, 2014, are hereby approved on the condition that they do not owe any outstanding liens to the City of Buffalo. PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO 93 T. BRIATICO, PETITION TO USE 194 MAPLE - PARKING LOT (ITEM NO. 16, C.C.P., SEPT. 15, 2009) (ITEM NO. 73, C.C.P., OCT. 27, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved that the above item be re, committed to the Committee on Legislation RECOMMITT AYES — Franczyk, Golombek, LoCurto, Rivera, Russell, Smith -6 NOES — Fontana, Kearns -2 NO 94 T. BRIATICO, PETITION TO USE 203 MAPLE - PARKING LOT (ITEM NO. 17, C.C.P., SEPT. 15, 2009) (ITEM NO. 74, C.C.P., OCT. 27, 2009) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Golombek moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation RECOMMITT AYES — Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek, LoCurto, Rivera, Russell, Smith -7 NOES — Kearns -1 NO 95 LODGING HOUSE LICENSE - 83 PROSPECT (ITEM NO. 37, C.C.P., JUNE 23, 2009) That the Commissioner of Economic Development Permit and Inspections Services be, and he hereby is directed to deny a Lodging House License to Dimitry Fayblyum d /b /a Big Star Development LLC located at 83 Prospect Avenue. DENY NO 96 M. RODGERS -LNFO RE 83 PROSPECT -WEST VILLAGE BLOCK CLUB CONCERNS (EII)(EDPI) ( #31, 3/31) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED SPECIAL COMMITTEES POLICE OVERSIGHT (RICHARD A. FONTANA) NO 97 POLICE OVERSIGHT REVIEW OF STOKES AFFAIR (CP) ( #6, 9/15) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO 98 R. FONTANA- ARTICLE ELDERLY LOVEJOY SISTERS CLAIM FRAUD SCAM ARTIST ( #37, 3/17) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO 99 TESTIMONY OF C. RODRIGUEZ IN REGARDS TO LT. KWIAKOWSKI (CIT RTS) ( #36, 12/23) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO 100 M. KEARNS -M. RYAN - QUALITY OF LIFE CONCERNS -NEED TO ENFORCE LAW ON UNLAWFUL POSTERS ( #76, 4/14) (#44, 3/31) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO 101 THE NEED FOR A GREATER POLICE PRESENCE IN COB (EXEC 1 ST RES) ( #86, 9/30)(# 113, 4/29) That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed. ADOPTED BY: MR. FONTANA RESOLUTIONS NO 102 APPOINTMENT MARRIAGE OFFICER Pursuant to Chapter 49 of the laws of New York (1988), which allow a governing body the right to appoint one or more Marriage Officers, who have the authority to solemnize marriages, I am requesting the appointment of the following person whose appointment as a Marriage Officer shall expire on December 31, 2009. Charles L. Michaux III ADOPTED NO 103 BY: MR. FRANCZYK APPROVAL TO TRANSFER ONE (1) HOME IN SYCAMORE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has approved the transfer of one (1) home in the City of Buffalo Sycamore Village Subdivision to one (1) individual homebuyer; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of Public Hearing, as required by Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of the "General Municipal Law" and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Mayor, the Chairman, Vice - Chairman, or any duly authorized officer of the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is hereby authorized to execute any and all deeds or other documents necessary to convey land to the following purchaser which is subject to approval of Agency Legal Counsel: NAME SUB LOTS MINIMUM SALES PRICE Peter Stokes Lot 17, 37 Sydni Lane $200,000.00 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO 104 BY: MR. FRANCZYK SET PUBLIC HEARING SYCAMORE VILLAGE SUBDIVISION 37 SYDNI LANE WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and one (1) individual homebuyer have negotiated a Purchase Contract for one (1) home in the Sycamore Village Subdivision; and; WHEREAS, the terms of said Purchase Contract has been approved by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, Article 15A of the "General Municipal Law" requires that the disposition of land may be approved only after a public hearing with due notice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo News, no later than the 28th day of November 2009. 2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the 8 th of December 2009. ADOPTED NO 106 BY: MR. GOLOMBEK RE: DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ITEM #23 C.C.P. OCTOBER 27, 2009 "RESTAURANT DANCE CLASS LL1 -391 EIICOTT(EII)(EDPI)" Whereas: The above item is currently in the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now, Therefore Be it Resolved: That this Common Council does hereby discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration of Item #23 C.C.P. October 27, 2009 "Restaurant Dance Class III -391 Ellicott(EII)(EDPI)" and said item is now before the Common Council for its consideration. Approve with the following conditions: • There will be no one under the age of 21 years old permitted after 10:00pm unless employed by establishment (No Co- mingling of Patrons) • If present, graffiti must be removed from exterior of establishment within 72 hours • Exterior of Premise must be cleaned and free of debris by 7:00 am each morning this shall include removal of trash from any receptacles in front or adjacent to property • There shall be no plastic banners and /or non permanent signage displayed between the hours of 7:OOam — 9:OOpm daily • There shall be no out door music allowed PASSED AYES -8 NOES -0 NO 106 BY: DEMONE SMITH A COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, tobacco use kills more than 25,000 New Yorkers every year, yet is the leading preventable cause of death in our communities; and WHEREAS, each year, another 21,000 New York State children start to smoke; and WHEREAS, in New York State alone, the tobacco industry spends $429 million annually to market its deadly products; and WHEREAS, tobacco use rates are actually higher in the City of Buffalo in part because of the predatory marketing practices of the tobacco industry, especially targeting our children; and WHEREAS, tobacco marketing in retail stores has become commonplace and inescapable to all who shop in such stores whether they use tobacco or not; and WHEREAS, research shows that marketing of tobacco products in retail stores encourages adults and youth to use tobacco, despite its known harmful health effects; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: All stores that sell tobacco products in the City of Buffalo will be required to have a local tobacco license with the following provisions: • A requirement that retailers who sell tobacco products post visible health warnings and information about cessation services at the point of sale; and • That all tobacco advertising be black lettering on white paper; and • That tobacco products not be visibly displayed outside of the store and limited visibility inside of the store BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a restriction on the number of licensed tobacco selling outlets that are permitted to operate within the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION BY: DEMONE A SMITH NO 107 APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2010, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk: Anna Marie Diina TOTAL ADOPTED BY: DEMONE A SMITH NO 108 APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES That the following person(s) are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 2010, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City of Buffalo Karen Weatherbee Kristen E. Priore TOTAL 2 ADOPTED NO 109 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, 13 floor City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9:45 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. following Civil Service Committee on Comm. Dev. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 1:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Legislation Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 2:00 o'clock A.M. Special Committees (Public Disclaimer): All meetings are subject to change and cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for notification, it will be provided. In addition, there may be meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made aware: therefore, unless we receive notice from the respective Chairmen, we can only make notification of what we are made aware. NO 110 AJDOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Fontana, Seconded by Mrs. Russell, the Council adjourned at 3:30pm GERALD CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK Nov. 24, 2009