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No. 6
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY OF BUFFALO
March 18, 2003
MAYOR
Hon. Anthony M. Masiello
DEPUTY
COMPTROLLER
Andrew SanFilippo
COMMON COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
James W. Pitts
PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Richard A. Fontana
MAJORITY LEADER
Rosemarie Lo Tempio
COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Beverly Gray
Charlie A. Fisher III
Rosemarie LoTempio
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
MARC A. COPPOLA - DELAWARE
BRIAN C. DAVIS - ELLICOTT
DAVID A. FRANCZYK - FILLMORE
RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY
ANTOINE M. THOMPSON - MASTEN
DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH
MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH
BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY
REGULAR COMMITTEES
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Marc Coppola,
Chairman, Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr., Mary
Martino, Antoine Thompson-Members
CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Mary M. Martino, Chairman,
Marc A. Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana, Betty Jean
Grant-Members
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Antoine
Thompson, Interim Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr. Brian C.
Davis, Joseph Golombek Jr., Beverly Gray, Rosemarie
LoTempio-Members
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman,
Marc Coppola, Brian C. Davis, Charley H. Fisher III, David A.
Franczyk, Mary Martino-Members.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, Joseph
Golombek Jr., Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio,
Members
RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman
Charley H. Fisher III, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III,
Chairman, Dominic J. Bonifacio Jr., Brian C. Davis, David A.
Franczyk, Beverly Gray, Antoine Thompson; Members
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W.
Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty
Jean Grant, Joseph Golombek Jr.; Members
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio ,
Chairman, Richard Fontana, Mary M. Martino, James W. Pitts
ERIE BASIN MARINA LEASE COMMITTEE: James
W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio, Jr.,
Charley H. Fisher III, Joseph Golombek Jr.
POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Dominic J.
Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Brian C. Davis, Richard Fontana,
David A. Franczyk, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III.
CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS
FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
COMMON COUNCIL FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES
CITY HALL - BUFFALO NO. 4
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2003 MONTHLY REPORT FROM THE DIVISION OF CITIZEN
AT 2:00 P.M. SERVICES (MAYOR'S HELP LINE - FEBRUARY 2003)
Dear Members of the Buffalo Common Council:
PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, calls.
and Council Members Bonifacio, Coppola, Davis, Fisher, Attached for your review is a report of service calls received by
Fontana, Franczyk, Golombek, Grant , Gray, LoTempio, the Division of Citizen Services for February 2003.
Martino, and Thompson - 13. Total calls for the month were 364 fewer than in January, and
categories with the highest reductions were: User Fee billing
calls (-109); Snow Plowing (-72); and Garbage Complaints
(-66).
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Only four (4) categories had increases, and those increases
Mr. Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on were five (5) or fewer
March 4, 2003 were approved. The reduction in plowing, garbage and recycling calls is very
FROM THE MAYOR encouraging.
NO. 1 Also, listed for your review are total calls, per category, for
APPOINTMENT AND RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS September through December 2002, which will provide six (6)
TO THE PEST MANAGEMENT BOARD months of data for review.
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Charter of the As always, I hope that this information is helpful.
City of Buffalo, Section 6-41, 1 hereby appoint James E. Sincerely,
Hornung, residing at 137 Winston Road, Buffalo, New York Jay B. Duderwick
14216 for a term commencing immediately and expiring March RECEIVED AND FILED
10, 2005.
Mr. Hornung had served on this Board in the past, and is very FROM THE BUFFALO PRESERVATION BOARD
familiar with the issues the Board deals with. Mr. Hornung has NO. 5
an associate degree in Applied Science. He also has a New PLACEMENT OF GAS METERS IN HISTORIC
York State Pesticide License. At the present time he is Chief DISTRICTS
Groundskeeper for the Division of Park's Labor Center. Jim In response to your inquiry, the Buffalo Preservation Board
Hornung is an independent sports field consultant to the City of has been unsuccessfully engaged in dialogue with National
Erie, State University of Buffalo and Bisons Baseball, Inc. Fuel Gas (NFG) for the past four (4) years on the subject of
RE-APPOINTMENT: gas meters in Historic Districts. The Board's stem
concerns
I hereby re-appoint James A. Smith, residing at 178 Lancaster
from NFG placing meters on the fronts of buildings in our City's
Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 for a term commencing
Historic Districts; the first was the Allentown District. We met
immediately and expiring February 16, 2005.
with representatives of NFG and while they appeared to be
I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully
sympathetic to our Board's concerns they continued torelocate
qualified to serve on the Pest Management Board.
meters to the front of buildings much to the consternation of
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property owners as well as the preservation community.
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE
The Board suggested that NFG and the Allentown Association
DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS
work out an agreement with regard to meter relocation projects.
This was and continues to be an exercise in futility. NFG is
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intransigent. No progress has been made. In September 2002,
IMPROVE CITY SEQRA PERFORMANCE
several Board members and members of the Hamlin Park
ITEM NO. 152, C.C.P. FEBRUARY 18, 2003
Community & Taxpayers Association were doing some property
The Council has requested that the Mayor and various
inspections in the Hamlin Park Historic District. We discovered
departments and agencies response to the recommendations
that NFG was again relocating meters to the front of properties.
of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Task
At a hearing before the Legislation Committee of the Common
Force, listed by the Council as #4 C.C.P. November 4,2002,
Council on November 6, 2002, NFG took the position that the
"Env. Management Commission-Report of Env. Review Task
Now York State Public Service Commission takes precedence
Force".
over local ordinance and that they are hamstrung as to where
I have previously reviewed the SEQRA Task Force Report and
they may relocate gas meters. They also said that the smaller
meet with representatives of the Task Force. My
administration scaled "Euro Type" gas meters were not acceptable. With
I are committed to meeting the requirements of the law regard to these arguments, the Buffalo Preservation Board
and
believes NFG has neither respected preservation nor the
under SEQRA, and to using the SEQRA process to strengthen
wishes of its customers. They install large, visually
City decisions and projects. continue to
To this end I have asked that the Task Force obtrusive, ugly meters at will.
continue its
We are presently working with the New York State Office of
activities, and work with the Administration and Council toward
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (SHPO) to
necessary and appropriate implementation. Current Task Force
determine if the State Public Service Commission is subject to
Chair Cynthia Schwartz has agreed to lead in this effort. The
its own preservation laws. We believe they are, but need some
first stage will be response from the various departments and
legal assurance that this is indeed the case. If we are correct,
agencies to the recommendations the Report.
conclusions and
then we'll need to work out a plan for NFG's compliance with
Administrative staff will cooperate with the Task Force and
good preservation standards.
assist as it moves forward. I again thank the SEQRA Task
The Buffalo Preservation Board has been both patient and I
Force for its contribution, and thank the Council for its interest
believe reasonable in our positions with NFG. While we oppose
in good SEORA.
in general the relocation of gas meters to the fronts of
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buildings, we realize that it is not always possible to locate them
DEVELOPMENT
in the rear or the side yard. Given these situations, we feel a
screen of shrubbery of at least a minimum, a small "Euro Type"
NO. 3
meter would be a suitable compromise. NFG has refused to
2003-2004 RECOMMENDED CDBG BUDGET
consider any change in meter style, even though they are the
Dear Councilmembers:
prime beneficiary of the meter relocation, they have refused to
I hereby submit my recommendations for the City of Buffalo
install shrubbery at their expense.
2002-2003 Community Development Block 6rant Budget of
We have considered taking NFG to Housing Court, however,
$19,923,000 which is a $1.8 million reduction from Year 28's
we are awaiting an opinion from SHPO before we take that
allocation. The budget including HOME, ESG & HOPWA.
step.
totals $26,414,726
Should you require additional information, pleasedo not
The real value of our entitlement, taking into effect the rate of
hesitate to contact Thomas W. Marchese, Executive Secretary
inflation and the obvious decrease in funding, is a mere fraction
at 851-5029.
of what it was in the past. The attached recommendations
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target basic requirements, along with stabilizing core programs
and allocating a modest sum to numerous development
FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
activities.
NO. 6
I took forward to your adoption of a final budget within the next
AMEND LEASE WITH
30 days. As always, representatives from my administration will
OPTION TO PURCHASE
be available to explain all segments of this budget.
495 ELLICOTT
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BURA & ELLICOTT LOFTS
DEVELOPMENT
he City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the Common 5. As of May 15, 2003, Allright will enter into a day to
Council originally approved a 30-year lease and option to day lease for the use of one-half (112) of the parking lot. This
purchase with Ellicott Lofts, LLC for a parking lot which at the day to day lease will terminate on the earlier of (a) 24 hours
time was known as 380 N. Oak Street, and is now assessed at notice by B.U.R.A. to vacate the remaining one-half (1/2) of the
495 Ellicott Street. Ellicott Lofts is constructing 34 apartments lot, or (b) May 31, 2003, at which time Allright will promptly
on the east side of Ellicott Street and the west side of Oak vacate the property.
Street. These properties were severely underutilized Therefore, I am recommending that Your Honorable Body
commercial sites. The subject property will be used for a approve the purchase of 352 Pearl Street, Buffalo, New York
34-car parking lot to service the new housing. from Allright Realty Company in the amount of Two Hundred
Due to the fact that the Developer (Ellicott Lofts) is now Ninety Thousand Dollars ($290,000.00). 1 am further
pursuing SONYMA Insured financing for this project, the recommending that the Common Council authorize the City of
mortgage must have a term of not less than 20% greater than Buffalo through its' agents and officers are hereby directed to
the term of the insured mortgage loan of 30 years. Therefore, take all necessary steps to complete the purchase of the real
the Developer is requesting an extension of the parking lot property and improvements located at 352 Pearl Street,
lease term from 30 to 36 years. Buffalo, New York upon the above stated terms and conditions.
Attached is a copy of the original lease that was approved by Mrs. LoTempio Moved:
Your Honorable Body on September 17, 2003 along with a That the offer from Allright Realty Company in the amount of
letter from the NYS Housing financing Agency, which explains Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($290,000.00) for the
the requirement for the lease extension. purchase of 352 Pearl Street be and it hereby is accepted
The Agency has determined that the proposed Amendment to subject to the conditions as listed in the above
the Lease Agreement with an option to purchase is satisfactory. communications, and That the City of Buffalo is hereby
Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of authorized to act through its agents and officers and take all
Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary necessary steps to complete the purchase at the real property
for your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and and improvements at 352 Pearl Street upon the above stated
to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the terms and conditions.
interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is PASSED
willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your
action. NO. 8
Forwarded separately are the following documents: LEASE REQUEST - A.B.L.E.Y. REQUEST TO USE SPACE
1. Resolution setting Public Hearing AT THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED IN
2. Notice of Public Hearing HENNIPEN PARK 24 LUDINGTON
3. Resolution approving proposed Amendment to the The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of
Lease Agreement with Option to Purchase Real Estate, has received a request from A.B.L.E.Y. to use
After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may space in the new community center located in Hennipen
adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of the land to the Park to include but not be limited to the following terms
Redeveloper, which the Agency has designated as being and conditions:
qualified and eligible 1. The lease shall be for a term of three (3) years
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY to commence on the day A.B.L.E.Y. takes occupancy.
DEVELOPMENT 2. A.B.L.E.Y. shall have use of square feet of space.
3. The new lease will be for One Dollars ($1.00) annually.
NO. 7 4. Utilities shall be pro-rated based on square footage.
AUTHORIZATION - ACQUIRE 352 PEARL STREET 5. A.B. L.E.Y. will pay for their own telephones and service
The Common Council has previously approved a Bond 6. City will be responsible for the repairs and maintenance of
Resolution, of the City of Buffalo (Item No. 173, C.C.P. the elevator.
5/15/01) authorizing the issuance of $13,636,444.00 General 7. A.B.L.E.Y. will provide the City of Buffalo with proof of
Improvement Bonds to finance the costs of the acquisition of liability insurance coverage naming the City of Buffalo as
352 Pearl Street to provide a site and construction thereon of an additional insured on said policy. The type and
an addition to the Augspurger Parking Ramp. Since that time amount of liability coverage to be determined by the City
representatives from the City of Buffalo, Division of Real of Buffalo, Corporation Counsel Office.
Estate, Board of Parking and Law Department have been 8. A.B.L.E.Y. will be responsible for any and all permits and
negotiating with representatives from Allright Realty Company, fees associated with their use of the premises.
owner and their legal counsel to acquire the property at 352 9. The City shall have exclusive use of five (5)-parking spaces.
Pearl Street, Buffalo, New York. 10. Maintenance:
The City of Buffalo commissioned two appraisals of the a) City will be responsible for capital improvements.
property and the Division of Real Estate submitted an offer on b) A.B.L.E.Y. will be responsible for cleaning their own space;
July 2, 2001 in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand common areas to include but not limited to lobby and lavatories.
Dollars ($250,000.00) upon the recommendation of the City of c) A.B.L.E. will be responsible for minor repairs and
Buffalo Appraisal Review Board. The offer was rejected by maintenance to H.V.A.C.
Allright Realty Company based upon their appraisal of Three d) A.B.L.E.Y. will be responsible for cleaning outside grounds
Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($315,000-00). including sidewalks.
In October 2002 the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, on behalf e) City will be responsible for plowing of parking lot.
of the City of Buffalo, authorized the acquisition of the property f) A.B.L.E.Y. will be responsible for removal of snow from the
through negotiations or Eminent Domain. Since that time, sidewalks.
representatives of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, City of g) The City of Buffalo Parks will cut the grass.
Buffalo, Division of Real Estate, Board of Parking and Law I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve a new
Department have continued negotiations with Allright Realty lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and A.B.L.E.Y for
Company to reach an amicable resolution for the acquisition of the use of the square feet in the new Hennepin Park
the property. The Board of Parking was designated as the lead Community Center to include but not limited to the above terms
agency under S.E.Q.R. and a negative declaration was filed for and conditions. I am also requesting that Your Honorable Body
this project. authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare said lease
On March 5, 2003 the City of Buffalo submitted a counter agreement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the
proposal of Two Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars same.
($290,000.00), which was estimated using the Capitalization Mrs. LoTempio: That the lease agreement between the City of
Approach to Value. The City's counter proposal was accepted Buffalo and A.B.L.E.Y.for the use of space in the Hennepin
on March 12, 2003 upon the following conditions: Park Community Center at the above terms and conditions and
1. Allright will provide the City with proof of earnings those terms tinialized by the Director of Real Estate, and That
which have been estimated to be around $28,000.00 per year. the Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized to prepare said
The valuation is leased on net earnings of $28,000.00 per year. lease agreement] and that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
2. The City will enter into an Operating Agreement that execute the same.
permits Allright to operate the open-air parking lot at the PASSED
property through 4/30/2003. AYES- 13 NOES -0
3. Allright will be responsible for all charges and
expenses in connection with the subject property, as if Allright FROM THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
continued in ownership and possession thereof including, but NO. 9
not limited to taxes, assessments, utilities, maintenance, A. THOMPSON- L.PATTI OPPOSITION TO PROP. GAS
repairs and adequate liability insurance during the period of STATION IN TOPS PKG.LOT #76 CCP MAR 4, 2003
time from the acquisition of the property by B.U.R.A. through In response to your request, please be advised that there are
the end of the lease with the City. no items currently being considered by the Zoning Board
4. On April 30, 2003, Allright will be reduced to related to this property at this time. A full public hearing with
operating one-half (112) of the parking at the property for the notice to area property owners will take place should an
period May 1, 2003 through May 15, 2003. application be filed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Based on the program schedules provided, it does not appear
that the criteria have been met to qualify for a fourth access
NO. 10 channel at this time. Although both the Public and Educational
CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY access channels appear to be programmed at least 80% in
TRANSFER OF FUNDS Prime Time (6pm to 11 pm) and 60% in Other hours, and The
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTINGENCY Government access channel is programmed at least 80% in
DIVISION OF BUILDINGS Prime time, it appears that Government access is only
We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Andrew programmed 35% in Other hours. An additional 32.80 hours of
SanFilippo, Deputy Comptroller, do programming a week (or 65-1/2hour slots) is available before
hereby certify, pursuant to §20-12 of the Charter, that it is the 60% benchmark is reached.
necessary that the sum of S26-5,000 be transferred and If you have other options that you would like to discuss please
reappropriated from the Capital Improvement Contingency feet free to contact me at 558-8545.
Account, as set forth below:
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From:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
17220007 - 470001 Capital Reserve Contingency $265,000
To:
NO. 16
17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project $265,000
J MILROY CITY TAKEOVER OF WATER SYSTEM
From:
Dear Council President Pitts:
17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project $265,000
I am writing, per your request, to inform you and the Common
To:
Council of the actions that were taken by the Buffalo Water
30012406 - 445100 Division of Buildings - $265,000
Board. The Water Board, after being informed by our rate
Reconstruction of City Owned Swimming & Diving Pools
consultant that entering into the proposed contract with
Dated: Buffalo, NY, March 18, 2003
American Water would require a rate increase next year of 7.75
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percent (for a total rate increase of 11.5 percent) passed
unanimously the following motions: (1) Reject the proposed
FROM THE COMPTROLLER
contract with American Water as presently structured; (2.)
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Instruct Commissioner Giambra to prepare for City operation of
COB EMPLOYEE -DIRECT DEPOSIT
the water system on April 1, 2003; (3) Authorize Commissioner
ITEM NO. 70, C.C.P. 2/ 18/03
Giambra to continue negotiations with American Water and to
We have been reviewing direct deposit options for some
consider other options; (4) Request the rate consultant to
period of time. We have contacted a number of financial
prepare a rate analysis based upon the costs of City operation
institutions, but have not completed a cost effective method for
and make recommendations for a current year rate increase to
this process.
address current year and next fiscal year cash management
There are some float issues yet to be resolved.
requirements.
We will continue to update the Council as we progress.
The Water Board took these actions because we did not think it
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was in the best interest of our customers to enter into a new
contract that would drive rates up 7.75 percent next year and 3
NO. 12
percent the year after. We believe that under city operations the
IMPROVE CITY SEQR
rate increase can be significantly reduced.
PERFORMANCE
I am available at your convenience to discuss this matter
ITEM NO. 152, C.C.P. 2 /18 /03
further.
The Comptroller's Department will continue to review projects
Sincerely,
and contracts for compliance.
James B. Milroy
We will coordinate our performance auditing with the Strategic
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Planning area as well as with other divisions in the SEQR
process as defined under the Charter.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS
The audit scope would be determined after the revised
AND STREETS
regulations are in place.
NO. 17
In the interim we will update our information on the law and
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9594
regulations.
PARKING METERS - INSTALL
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ON LAFAYETTE SQUARE (EASTBOUND), SOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
SIDE
BETWEEN A POINT 65' WEST OF WASHINGTON
NO. 13
STREET
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
AND A POINT 130' WEST THEREFROM.
Appointment Effective March 3, 2002 in the Department
PARKING METERS - INSTALL
of Audit & Control, Division of Comptroller to the Position
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
of Secretary to the Comptroller, EXEMPT APPOINTMENT
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
a the MAXIMUM Starting Salary of $31,000
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
Susan C. LoVallo, 12 Wellington Road Buffalo, NY 14216
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
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as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
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business.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
That that part of Subdivision 3 Section 33 of Chapter 479 of
Appointment Effective 3/12/03 In the Department of: Audit
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding
and Control, Division of Audit to the Position of Supervising
thereto the following: PARKING METERS
Auditor, Temporary at the Intermediate starting salary of
HIGHWAY LOCATION PORTION OF
$45,170
HIGHWAY
Louis M. Biondi, 279 Summit Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214
Lafayette Square (eastbound), south side between a point 65'
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west of Washington Street and a point 130' west therefrom.
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Ordinance
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL
Amendment submitted today to repeal and install Taxi Stands
NO. 15
at various locations, at the request of the District
RESPONSE FOURTH PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL
Councilmernber.
Dear Mr. Bishop,
Please accept this letter in response to your formal request to
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9595
Adelphia for a fourth public access channel for the City of
INSTALL METERED PARKING
Buffalo.
ON LAFAYETTE SQUARE (EASTBOUND), SOUTH
I wish to confirm my understanding of the Franchise
SIDE
benchmarks required of the City of Buffalo before a fourth
BETWEEN MAIN STREET
channel is justified. My understanding of the benchmarks is
AND WASHINGTON STREET
based on the following.
(EXCLUDING EXISTING NO PARKING
Section 31. 1, b, states that Adelphia shall make available two
AND NO STANDING AREAS)
additional video channels when there is "a showing of
PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL
demonstrated substantial use of all three of the dedicated
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances
access channels". The Fourth channel shall be presumed
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your
justified by a demonstrated use of the initial three channels
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or
equal to scheduled program material (not inclusive of
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,
preprogrammed repeating character message screens) of at
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first
least eighty (80%) of prime time hours (daily 6pm to 11 pm)
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item
and at least sixty (60%) percent of the remaining hours, as
business.
measured on average over a ninety (90) day period;
That that part of Subdivision 27 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of $ 67,000.00 $6,300.00
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding $5,600.00
thereto the following: METERED PARKING Alternate #2 - Refurbish diving pool pump and connect for
Metered Parking Locations Period of Metered Parkingback-up on circulating line at Masten
Rate of Metered Parking Pool.
Lafayette Square (eastbound), Alternate #4 - Furnish and install new impellers on both
south side 2 Hour Parking Rate C circulating pumps at Shoshone Pool.
between Main Street 8:00 am to 5:00 pin $ 1.00 per hour Electrical Work
and Washington Street Monday - Friday 2 hour Goodwin Electric $ 7,185.00
maximum 121 California, Williamsville, NY
(excluding existing No Parking
and No Standing areas) Weydman Electric $ 9,160.00
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Ordinance 747 Young, Tonawanda, NY
Amendment submitted today to repeal and install Taxi Stands
at various locations, at the request of the District Metro Electrical $ 9,220.00
Councilmember. 100 Atlantic, Buffalo, NY
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9596 NO STANDING - REPEAL Electrical Service & Systems $ 9,887.00
ON CLINTON STREET, SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN 35 Lee, Buffalo, NY
WASHINGTON STREET AND ELLICOTT STREET
NO STANDING - REPEAL Tunney Electric $ 11,570.00
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances 8565 Roll, Clarence Ctr, NY
of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or statement of all bids received and that the following are the
repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, lowest responsible bidders in accordance with the plans and
as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first specifications:
Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item General Construction - Progressive Weatherproofing, in the
business. amount of Ninety Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty Nine
That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of and 001100 Dollars ($94,349.00).
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing Mechanical Work - Numarco, Inc., with a Base Bid of
therefrom the following: NO STANDING $67,000.00, add Alternate #2 for $6,300.00, add Alternate #4
PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED for $5,600.00, for a total amount of Seventy Eight Thousand
PERIOD - DAILY Nine Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($78,900.00).
Clinton Street, south side between At all times Electrical Work - Goodwin Electric, in the amount of Seven
Washington Street and Ellicott Street Thousand One Hundred Eighty Five and 00/100 Dollars
This action is being taken in conjunction with the Ordinance ($7,185.00).
Amendment submitted today to repeal and install Taxi Stands The total amount of these bids is One Hundred Eighty
at various locations, at the request of the District Thousand, Four Hundred Thirty Four and 00/100 Dollars
Councilmember. ($180,434.00).
I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
NOTIFICATION SERIAL # 9597 Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the
INSTALL STOP SIGNS (ALL-WAY) work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this project will be
IN PEMBROKE AVENUE available in CPF 30012406 445100 - Buildings.
AT WYOMING AVENUE Mrs. LoTempio moved
STOP SIGNS - INSTALL That the above communication from the Commissioner of
In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Public Works, Parks and Streets dated March 6, 2003, be
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby received and filed; and
notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be
amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of and he hereby is authorized to award contracts to the lowest
the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days responsible bidders for pools reconstruction 2003, various
after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the locations for general construction to Progressive Waterproofing
agenda as an item business. in the amount of $94,349.00, for Mechanical Work to Numarco,
That that part of Subdivision 9 Section I I of Chapter 479 of Inc in the base amount of $67,000.00 plus Alt # 1 in the
Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding amount of $83,000.00 plus Alt#2 in the amount of $6,300.00
thereto the following: STOP SIGNS plus Alt # in the amount of $5,600.00 for a total of $161,900.00
VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING for Electrical Work to Goodwin Electric in the amount of
Pembroke Avenue Wyoming Avenue $7,185.00 for a total award in the amount of $263,434.00 funds
This action is being taken in order to improve traffic safety at for the project are available in CPF 30012406445160 - Division
this intersection which has an unusual traffic flow pattern, at of Buildings
the request of the District Councilmember. PASSED
9594 to 9596 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON AYES 13 NOES 0
LEGISLATION
9597 RECEIVED AND FILED
No. 19
NO. 18 Report of Bids
REPORT OF BIDS Pratt Willert Community Center
POOLS- RECONSTRUCTION 2003 Kitchen Renovations
VARIOUS LOCATIONS Job No. 0305
JOB NO. 0303 I advertised for on February 11, 2003 and received the
I advertised for on January 28, 2003 and received the following sealed formal proposals for the Pratt Willert
following sealed formal proposals for the Pools - Community Center, Kitchen Renovations, which were publicly
Reconstruction 2003, Various Locations, which were publicly opened and read on
opened March 4, 2003.
and read on February 25, 2003. Miller Enterprises $39,200.00
General Construction 12 Newfield, Buffalo, NY
Progressive Weatherproofing $ 94,349.00 The Peyton Barlow Co. $39,800.00
33 Ransier, West Seneca, NY 360 Delaware, Buffalo, NY
Nichter Associates $49,800.00
Patterson Stevens Aqautech $111,510.00 3435 Harlem, Cheektowaga, NY
400 Sawyer, Tonawanda, NY The Hadala Corp. $49,800.00
325 Grote, Buffalo, NY
C. H. Byron Co. $126,000.00 Wilsandra Construction $55,555.00
100 James, Tonawanda, NY 300 Camden, Buffalo, NY
C. H. Byron Co. $56,000.00
Tribal Construction $139,500.00 100 James, Tonawanda, NY
P 0 Box 650, N Tonawanda, NY I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
Mechanical Workstatement of all bids received and that Miller Enterprises, in the
Numarco, Inc. amount of Thirty Nine Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100
1021 Maple" Elma, NY Dollars ($39,200.00), is the lowest responsible bidder in
Alt #2 accordance with the plans and specifications.
Alt #4 I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the
Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to order the
work on the basis of the low bids. Funds for this project are Genesee Street US Route 62 - Bailey Avenue to East City Line.
available in CPF 30014706 445100 - Buildings. That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be,
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: and he hereby is authorized to hire an engineering consultant
That the above communication from the Commissioner of and commit funding necessary for first instance costs and all
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated March 4, 2003, be related Federal and Non-Federal shares of project costs.
received and filed; and Passed.
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets, AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for the
Pratt Willert Community Center, Kitchen Renovations, to Miller No.23
Enterprises, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of Street Overlays - CDBG Funds
$39,200.00. Funds for the project are available in CPF This is in response to Council Staffs request for
30014706 445100 -Division of Buildings. information regarding street overlays and CDBG funds.
Passed. The following questions were asked:
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 1) Are funds for street overlay reimbursable through CDBG
funds, NY State funds or any other means?
No. 20 Reply - Yes street overlays are eligible for CDBG
Notice of Public Scoping Meeting reimbursement as long as the locations meet the conditions for
Inner Harbor and Waterfront Development low to moderate/income guidelines established by HUD. Also
Transportation Infrastructure Facility our department has done several street overlays, which have
PIN #5756.69 been reimbursed through the N.Y. State Multi Modal Program
#85 CCP of 1/7/03 such as Winspear Ave., Dignity Lane and Cornwall Ave.
Please find attached for your Honorable Body a notice for a 2) Are bond monies used for street overlays reimbursed at all?
Public Scoping Meeting for the Inner Harbor and Waterfront Reply - As stated in the previous response, in the past bond
Development Transportation Infrastructure Facility. This monies have been reimbursed with CDBG funds as long as the
notice was recently published in the Buffalo News and the locations meet HUD guidelines.
meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2003, 5:00 3) Are street overlays an eligible project through HUD?
p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Erie Community College downtown Reply - To our departments knowledge street overlays are
campus, 121 Ellicott St. eligible projects through HUD but this should be confirmed with
RECEIVED AND FILED BURA.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ONCOMMUNITY
NO. 21 DEVELOPMENT
Ordinance Amendment
Chapter 437 - Taxicabs and Liveries NO. 24
Repeal and Install Taxi Stands - Various Locations Waiver Construction Fee for
TAXICABS AND LIVERIES - AMEND Buffalo Zoo Exhibit
A Taxi Stand currently exists on the south side of Lafayette Recommendations
Square between Main Street and Washington Street with the Item No. 131, CCP March 4, 2003
capacity for 6 cabs. It has been requested by the District The Buffalo Zoological Society's project is to construct a Sea
Councilmember that this Taxi Stand be relocated to the south Lions and River Otter Exhibit at an estimated cost of
side of Clinton Street between Washington Street and Ellicott $5,000,000.00. The City is not providing any funding for this
Street in order to allow for the installation of parking meters at City owned facility. The Department of Public Works, Parks &
the current Taxi Stand location. The purpose of this Streets has no objection to the Common Council's approval of
Amendment is to update Chapter 437 Section 19 of the the Zoological Society's request.
Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo in order to allow for RECEIVED AND FILED
these changes to be made on the affected streets.
It is therefore requested that Chapter 437, Section 19 of the NO. 25
Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo (Taxi Stands) be Water Services
amended by repealing therefrom the following: Item #149, C.C.P. 02/18/03
Name of St. Side Location and Restrictions Number The referenced item was referred to this department for
of Cabs comment.
Clinton St. South Between Main Street 8 The Division of Water has had several conversations with the
And Washington Street Erie County Water Authority regarding interconnections
Clinton St. South East of Washington Street 3 between our systems. These interconnections are necessary to
Lafayette Sq. South East of Main Street 3 deal with potential emergency situations, but can also be used
It is further requested that Chapter 437, Section 19 of the to sell water between both agencies. Based on the response
Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo (Taxi Stands) be that the Common Council has received from the Erie County
amended by adding thereto the following: Water Authority, however, I would think that it is unlikely that
Name of St. Side Location and Restrictions Number any such arrangements would happen in the near future.
of Cabs REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET
Clinton Street South Between a point 80' east of 6
Washington Street NO. 26
And a point 120' east therefrom. Certificate of Appointment
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON Appointment Effective. March 12, 2003 in the Department of
TAXICABS AND LIVERIES Public Works Parks & Streets Division of Engineering to the
Position of Engineering Inspector Seasonal Provisional
NO. 22 Promotion at the: Intermediate Starting Salary of:$37,848.
Permission to Enter into Agreements w/NYSDOT Robert Coniglio 75 Eden St. Buffalo, NY 14220
Provide Matching Funds REFERRED TO THE COMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
Genesee St. US Route 62
Bailey Ave. to East City Line No. 27
PIN #5755.56 Certificate of Appointment
Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body to Appointment Effective: March 3, 2003 in the Department of
authorize the Mayor of the City of Buffalo to enter into all Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Water to the
necessary agreements with the New York State Department Position of General Mechanic Permanent Appointment at the:
of Transportation (NYSDOT) to administer, design, bid and Maximum
construct Genesee St. US Route 62 - Bailey Ave. to East City Starting Salary of: $31,838.
Line. Thomas Cavanagh 72 Roanoke Parkway Buffalo, New York
In addition, permission is requested for the City to hire an 14210
engineering consultant and commit funding necessary for first REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
instance costs and all related Federal and Non-Federal shares
of project costs. The City of Buffalo's share of costs for this FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
project is anticipated to be 5%. Costs estimates for the work,
including engineering costs are $4.25 million dollars and the NO. 28
City's share of costs will be available in our Capital Account for Concerns-67 Englewood Ave.
Local Match Reserve. Item #59, C.C.P. Mar 4,2003:
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: I have instructed the command officers of E-District to ensure
That the above communication from the Commissioner of that the noise ordinance is enforced at this address. In
Public Works, Parks and Streets dated March 13, 2003 be addition, any illegally parked vehicles are to be tagged and if
received and filed; and necessary towed.
That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized to enter into all REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
necessary agreements with the New York State Department of
Transportation to administer, design, bid and construct
NO. 29
MacDonald - Noise Concerns-Forest Ave. to Potomac Therefore, I have advised the Department of Permit and
surr. Baynes" Inspection Services to proceed with a Notice of Violation and/or
Item #6 1, C.C.P. Mar 4, 2003 file an Information in Buffalo City Court against National Fuel
I have instructed the command officers of D-District to ensure for any gas meter installation in historic districts objected to by
that the noise ordinance is enforced at this location. This will the Buffalo Preservation Board. I have informed the
include loud mufflers, car radios, bars and house parties. Department of Inspections and the Buffalo Preservation Board
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE that this would be the first case of its kind. and tile Judge would
REORGANIZATION have to determine whether or not the Buffalo Code applies to
utility companies such as National Fuel.
NO. 30 If you have any additional questions, you may contact me at
Request Transfer of City Owned Property 716-851-4313
The Buffalo Police Department is requesting Council REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
authorization to transfer Departmental property, namely K-9
"Tessa" to her handler Detective Paul Skinner. Due to the K-9's NO. 35
age and training history, it has been determined that the City Rehab Projects - CBO
success of retraining with a new handler would not be feasible. Contracting Practices
The K-9 is presently being kenneled at The Buffalo Small Item Nos. 70, 71, C.C.P., 3/4/2003
Animal Veterinary Services, 2435 Elmwood Avenue, at a cost You requested a response from the Law Department regarding
of $84.00 per week to the City. Detective Skinner has agreed to the above items, which are essentially complaints from two
transfer the K-9 dog back to the City following the adjudication minority businesses about the lack of opportunities from the
of pending charges against him if exonerated. City's rehabilitation program. That program is administered by
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: BURA for Block Grant and other federal funds for
That the above communication from the Commissioner of rehabilitation projects. BURA in turn contracts with community
Police dated based organizations ("CBOs") to administer the program,
March 6, 2003 be received and filed; and namely to solicit contractors for the rehabilitation work. The
That the Commissioner of Police be, and he hereby is homeowner then contracts with one of the bidding contractors
authorized to transfer K-9 "Tessa" to her handler Detective and obtains a loan or grant from the City (via BURA). Thus,
Paul Skinner with the understanding that the K-9 will be the City has no direct role in soliciting or contracting with
transferred back to the City of Buffalo if Detective Skinner businesses.
returns to duty. Each contract between BURA and a CBO under this program
Passed. has a minority business enterprise provision declaring the
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 policy of BURA is to have equal opportunity for minority
businesses to participate in BURA procurements. The CBO
NO. 31 agrees "to take affirmative action to the fullest extent consistent
Certificate of Appointment with sound procurement principles and applicable law(s) to
Appointment Effective: March 6, 2003 in the Department of: identify qualified minority business firms and to solicit bids and
Police quotations from them, and in making awards and purchases to
to the Position of: Assistant Corporation Counsel/Police give equitable consideration to minority business enterprises."
Permanent Such affirmative actions expressly include eliminating "artificial
Appointment at the: Maximum Starting Salary of: $ 66,015 barriers to participation" in the bidding and procurement
Diane T. O'Gorman 2820 Kulp Road Eden, N.Y. 14057 processes and "affording all potential bidders within the Buffalo
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Metropolitan Area realistic notice of each contract, opportunity
to bid and encouragement to do so." Art. 18. The contract also
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE contains a general federal requirement that the CBO agrees to
comply with all laws, rules and regulations regarding
NO. 32 discrimination against any class or status of protected persons,
DIFFERENCE IN PAY Art. 27(G), with the contract subject to termination or
Ann O'Brien-McKenna suspension with any noncompliance with the
Item No. 72. C.C.P. 03/18/97 non-discrimination clauses of the agreement, Art. 17(F).
Ann O'Brien-McKenna, Community Grants Coordinator at the The contractors' complaints here are addressed to the failure to
Buffalo Fire Department was injured from October 22, 2002 to follow the affording adequate notice requirement.
present. He is owed a difference in pay from December 23, The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Residential
2002 to February 21, 2003 between Worker's Compensation Development has more information on the program and
(Allied Claim Service) and the City of Buffalo for the amount BURA's efforts to address procurement issues.
of $1,167.85. (see attached table) As we have stated to the Council before, the federal
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: government has more leeway than the City to enact MBE
That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire participation program, since it has affirmative power under Art.
dated March 5, 2003 be received and filed; and 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment to enact remedial legislation.
That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay Cities do not. cf.
See Croson; Adarand.
Ann O'Brien-McKenna, Community Grants Coordinator in the
REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Department of Fire in the amount of $1,167.85 for difference in
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
pay allowance under the provisions of the Workers'
Compensation Law from 12/23/02 to 2/21/03 for a period not to
NO. 36
exceed six (6) months.
Review of Nominees for Re
Passed
Appointment-City Planning Board
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
C.C.P., 3/4/03, No. I
The Corporation Counsel conferred with the Division of
NO. 33
Collections and reports (as verified by that Division as of March
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
12, 2003) that the following nominees to the City Planning
APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: March 10, 2003 IN THE
Board has no outstanding debts to the City:
DEPARTMENT OF: Fire DIVISION OF: Administration TO
Michael G. Lyons
THE POSITION OF: Account Clerk Typist Permanent
Cynthia Schwartz
promotion at the: intermediate Starting salary of: $27,132
RECEIVED AND FILED
Barbara Zak 65 Zittle BUFFALO NY 14210
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
NO. 37
Certificate of Appointment
FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
Appointment Effective: March 11,2003 in the Department of
Law to the Position of Assistant Corporation Counsel II
NO. 34
Permanent
Gas Meters in Hamlin Park
Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of $ 66,015.00
I have met with members of the Buffalo Preservation Board
Darryl N. McPherson 600 Main Street, Suite 901 Buffalo, NY
and representatives from National Fuel on numerous occasions
14202
regarding the above- referenced matter. National Fuel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE
representatives agreed last year to notify the Buffalo
Preservation Board and m~ self of proposed P-as meter
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION
installation in historic districts. However. I only received
SERVICES
notification once in May of 2002. National Fuel maintains the
position that tile-\! are not required to follow the Buffalo Code in
NO. 38
regards to gas meter installation in historical districts. as the
B. Grant-P. Searcy-Concerns- 67 Englewood Ave.
New York Public Service Commission would supercede any
(Item No. 59 C.C.P. March 4,2003
local laws effecting gas meter installation 'In these designated
I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council
districts.
Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with
the following information. Building Inspector Mike O'Neill was at State will allow for a City Lottery and the start-up and
this property on Wednesday March 6" and verbal advised the operational costs are reasonable in light of the potential
owner to remove some trash and repair some broken windows. revenue then it is an idea we can pursue. I am concerned
He also advised him not to park vehicles or the front lawn at that the limited prize amounts may prove insufficient to
which time none were there. Mr. O'Neill made a follow up generate interest in the lottery but this can only be
inspection on March 11,2003 at which time none of the determined once we examine the idea more thoroughly.
violations were corrected. A 3 Day notice will be sent to the RECEIVED AND FILED
owner and court will immediately follow if their are not complied
with. NO. 45
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY-ROLL
PRIOR COUNCIL REF. NO. 70 FEB 18.
NO. 39 I believe direct deposit must be negotiated with the city's
Second Hand Dealer unions. I would recommend that this item be forwarded to the
2140 Seneca Commissioner of Human Resources for his input.
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
please be advised that I have examined the attached
application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 2140 NO. 46
Seneca and find that as to form is correct. I have cause, REV. R. STEWART-DURHAM MEM.AME ZION CH.-
investigation into the premises for which said application for a STREET PKG.-E.EAGLE ST. BETW. MICH./PINE
second hand dealer license is being sought and according to ITEM NO. 66 CCP MAR 4,2003
the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department The Division of Parking Enforcement is charged with
and Building Inspections, I find it complies with all regulations enforcing the ordinances posted for parking in the City of
and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Buffalo. This area is posted "No Parking Anytime"
Police Department into the moral character Kimberly Laratonda. The signs are posted by the Department of Public Works,
The attached thereto for Kimberly Laratonda d/b/a Second Division of Traffic Engineering. Any recommendation for sign
Look. This request is submitted for, approval or whatever action changes should be referred to the Commissioner of Public
you deem appropriate. Works.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION
No. 40 NO. 47
Used Car Dealer VISITOR CENTER AT CITY HALL
2186 South Park PRIOR COUNCIL REF. RES. 148 JAN 21.
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, I have reviewed the above referenced resolution and have no
please be advised that I have examined the attached objection to the concept. In fact. it may be a potential, albeit
application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 2186 limited, revenue source. I note the Budget Director is not
South Park and find that as to form is correct. I have caused named as a member of the committee charged with the task of
investigation Into the premises for which said application for a exploring costs of the venture. I think the Budget Director
used car dealer license is being sought and according the should have a role at the formulation stage to prevent later
attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and implementation difficulties.
Building Inspections, I find it complies with regulations and REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the
Police Department into the moral character of Gina Burke & FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Nagib Aziz. The attached thereto for Gina Burke & Nagib Aziz NO. 48
d/b/a Express Auto Sales. This request is submitted for your THE CODE OF CONDUCT PROGRAM- YEAR III
approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Text: Action Requested of the Council: The Department of
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Community Services applied for and received a fully executed
contract for a grant of $17, 500.00 from the New York State
NO. 41 Department of Criminal Justice Services (DDCJS)) to fund the
Used Car Dealer Code of Conduct Program. The Mayor has approved the
1021 Tonawanda program and has signed the contract supporting our efforts.
Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, The program focuses on juvenile delinquency prevention
please be advised that I have examined the attach application strategies. The Department of Community requests the
for a Used Car Dealer License located at 1021 Tonawanda and following two actions from the Council:
find that as to form is correct. I have cause an investigation into 1 . Please grant the Department of Community
the premises for which said application for a used car dealer Services permission to accept the contract and,
license is being sought and according the attached reports 2. Please approve our request for an inter-fund loan for
from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building $17,500.00 to operate the program until reimbursements are
Inspections, I find it complies with regulations and other received from the State Department of Criminal Justice
applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Services. We expect the city to be 100% reimbursement for
Department into the moral character of Raymond Nuchereno. any expenses incurred operating the program during the
The attached thereto for Raymond Nuchereno d/b/a Nuchereno contract year.
Auto Supply Inc. This request is submitted for your approval or Program Description: The Code of Conduct Program, is a
whatever action you deem appropriate. youth violence prevention program that targets seven to 15 year
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION -olds who have been identified by the probation office as
potential repeat offenders. The goals of the program include
No. 42 education, assisting the youth in recognizing accountability for
Certificate of Appointment their own actions, and help stop their further penetration into
Appointment Effective: March 10, 2003 in the Department the criminal justice system.
Permit and Inspection Services of Division of to the Position of The program will target 120 youthful offenders and their
Chief Building Inspector TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT families per year. Buffalo Police and Erie County officers and
Starting Salary of $48,704. the City of Buffalo Program Director of Youth Counseling
Frank L. DiGennaro 31 Henley Road Buffalo, NY 14216 Services conduct the program seminars.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Long Term Cost to the City: The program will operate from
April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2004. It will be fully refunded by the
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND Department of Criminal Justice Services for the full cost of
FINANCE $17,500.00. There is no match component for this grant
Mrs. LoTempio moved:
NO. 43 That the above communication from the Commissioner of the
B. GRANT-P. SEARCY-CONCERNS Department of Community Services dated March 6, 2003 be
67 ENGLEWOOD AVE received and filed; and
ITEM NO. 59 CCP MAR 4,2003 That the Commissioner of the Department of Community
The Division of Parking Enforcement does monitor this area Services be and he hereby is authorized on behalf of the City to
for parking on lawn and tickets have been issued for violations accept a grant of 17,500.00 from the New York State
of parking on lawn and sidewalk. We will continue to enforce Department of Criminal Justice Services to fund the Code of
the ordinances in this area and ticket and tow if warranted. Conduct Program from April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Authorized the Comptroller to provide an interfund cash loan for
$17,500.00 to operate the program until reimbursements are
NO. 44
received from the State Department of Criminal Justice
CITY LOTTERY FOR BUFFALO
Services.
PRIOR COUNCIL REF. RES. 146 FEB 18.
PASSED
I concur with the intent of the resolution and
AYES - 13 NOES - 0
agree that we need a new dedicated revenue source. If the
FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES The Amended and Restated Development Agreement between
NO. 49 Roizman Development, (RDI) Inc. and the Buffalo Municipal
EEO REPORT Housing Authority (BMHA) final dated 9/11/2000. along with
Per your request, attached please find the latest EEO the first amendment dated 5/2/2002 and the second
numbers, by department, as of amendment dated 12/5/2002
February 19, 2003. The numbers have changed only slightly The executed Hope VI Grant Agreement Hope VI Grant
since the last report. Number NY06URD0021197, Development Name: Lakeview
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Homes dated 1/23/1998
The executed Hope VI Demolition Grant Agreement Grant
FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Number NY06URD002DI01
NO. 50 Information related to the other Hope VI projects in the country
"KEEP SCHOOL 57 & ST. JOHN KANTY ANNEX can be found at the HUD Hope VI website
OPEN http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/ and also at
ITEM NO. #123,C.C.P.03/04/03 the Housing Research Foundation website at
In response to the Common Council's petition file, please http://www.housin,Qresearch.orv-/ .
note careful and complete research was conducted as Roizman and Companies Section 3 and W/MBE Section 3
decisions were formulated regarding the 2003-2004 building Status Report dated 3/3/2003 and follow up W/MBE Status
changes. These factors were given consideration in making Report dated 3/6/2003.
Building Usage decisions: Past, Current and Projected Student Please see my enclosed March 7, 2003 letter response and
Enrollment; Age/Condition of the Building; Use of Lease attachments to Israel Roizman concerning this matter.
Space; Choice Plan Implementation and Zone; Comprehensive REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
High Schools of Choice; Location; Possible Consolidation DEVELOPMENT
Options; Magnet/Instructional Program Factor; Transportation
Issues; and Schools' Reconstruction Program. Although cost FROM THE CITY CLERK
savings were one factor in the recommendation for suspension NO. 53
of service at School #57, there were many critical elements, LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS
such as its struggling academic program, aging school facility, Attached hereto are communications from persons applying
declining student enrollment, etc., which impacted on our for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage
decision. The Board of Education will review and vote on the Control Board.
recommendation to suspend service at Broadway Village Address Business Name Owner's Name
School #57 and St. John Kanty Annex at its March 12, 2003 1112 Kenmore Ave 1112 Kenmore Ave James P Dovey
meeting. & Jason M Camacho
The Board of Education and I are aware of the importance of 120 Church St Adam's Mark Susan Mahoney
Broadway Village School #57 in the Broadway-Fillmore RECEIVED AND FILED
Community; however, at this time, the building will be
recommended for suspension of service and the families will be NO. 54
given school transfer options to other Zone C schools. It is LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
important to remember that any school building suspended I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting
from service will continue to be well maintained until further the granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various
re-use decisions are determined. The new Emerson Middle departments as listed:
School will be opening in 2004 to additionally accommodate Mayor/Mayor Executive- Strategic Planning- Fred Heinle
students in this zone. These students currently attend school in Public Works, Streets & Parks- Charles.Loubert, William
three different sites, which is not sound educational practice. McKnight, Andrew Rabb Victor Orlando, William Appenneimer
Also, please note the Joint Schools Construction Board will be Police- Alpha Collins, Jimmie Pitts
working with the reconstruction of BPS schools for 10 years Community Services- James Matthews
into the future. However, the district cannot wait to make Permit and Inspection Services- Frank DiGennaro
strategic decisions regarding building usage until the RECEIVED AND FILED.
completion of Joint Schools Construction Board reconstruction
efforts. Therefore, the district must move ahead at present with NO. 55
building changes that are in conjunction with the Joint Schools REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE
Construction Board plans. I transmit herewith communications received by
We appreciate your concern, interest and support of Broadway me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and
Village School #57 in particular, and of the Buffalo Public authorities reporting the membership attendance at their
Schools in general. If you have further questions regarding this respective meetings:
issue, we will be pleased to answer them. Buffalo Sewer Authority
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION RECEIVED AND FILED.
NO. 51 NO. 56
OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL JT SCHOOL NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS
CONSTRUCTION BOARD I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council
February 26, 2003 Intern.
Ms. Lisa M. Collin Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the
Sr. Legislative Assistant position of Council Intern.
The Council, City of Buffalo ADOPTED.
65 Niagara Square, Room 1413 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Buffalo, NY 14202-3314 Appointment Effective March 03, 2003 in the Department of
Dear Ms. Collin: COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN VI
This is in response to your request for information regarding NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT Starting Salary of: $10.00/HR
outside legal counsel for the Joint Schools Construction Board. Patricia J. McCourt, 93 Crystal Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220
Case Name Outside Attorney
Approximate Cost NO. 57
Negotiation of PLA Damon & Morey $45,000 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT
James Schmitt, Esq. I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting
David Edmunds, Esq. seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various
Bond Counsel Hawkins, Delafield & Wood $30,000 departments.
Lorren Lobben, Esq.
.
RECEIVED AND FILED
Todd Bullard, Esq.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
General Counsel Magavern, Magavem, & Grimm $268,976
Appointment Effective March 20, 2003 in the Department
James Magavern
of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets
Florence Thompson
to the position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal
These specialized legal counsel have been paid from planning
Non-Competitive
cost for the Joint Schools Construction Project.
at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8.15/hr
For more information, please contact me at 851-3524.
Nicholas Cordova, 36 Auchinvole Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
RECEIVED AND FILED
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment Effective: March 3, 2003 in the Department of
FROM THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Public Works Parks & Streets, Division of Streets to the
NO. 52
Position of Dog Control Officer, Provisional Appointment at the
ITEM 72. C.C.P. MARCH 4, 2003)'C.
Minimum Starting Salary of $ 29, 604
FISHER-BMHA-LAKEVIEW HOPE VI PHASE II
Charles E. Loubert, 906 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213
Dear Councilmember Fisher and the Committee on Community
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Development:
Appointment Effective March 3, 2003 in the Department of
As requested in your March 5, 2003 letter, please find:
Public Works, Parks & ,Streets, Division of Recreation to the Community Services Division of Contract Administration to the
Position of Community Recreation Aide, PROVISIONAL Position of Attendant FLAT Starting Salary of: $6.00
APPOINTMENT TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
At the MINIMUM Starting Salary of $27,246 Jill Gilmour 29 Caryle Buffalo 14220
James Dempsey, 190 MeIrsoe, Buffalo 14210 Stephen Franklin 200 Whitfield Buffalo 14220
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Jeannine Rouleau 4 Coronada Buffalo 14220
Appointment Effective March 11, 2003 in the Department of Richard Kobis 229 Geary Buffalo 14210
Law Jennifer Fryer 753 Smith Buffalo 14206
to the Position of Assistant Corporation Counsel II, Permanent Certificate of Appointment
Non Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 53,069 Appointment Effective: February 27, 2003 in the Department
Denise M. Malican, 140 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 of Community Services Division of Contract Administration to
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT the Position of Supervisor FLAT Starting, Salary of $ 6.50 per
Appointment Effective: March 3, 2002 in the Department of: hour
Police TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT
to the Position of Cellblock Attendant, Temporary Appointment Cathleen Lasky 91 Eaglewood Buffalo 14220
at the Starting Salary of $ 26,458
Michael K. Knezevic, 328 Southside Parkway, Buffalo, New
York 14220 NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT REMONSTRANCES
Appointment Effective March 3,2003 in the Department of NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Public Works, Parks, Streets, Division of Parks to the Position NO. 59
of City Parks Forester PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT at the ADULT PROGRAMMING CHANGES
Minimum Starting Salary of $35,204 Dear Mr. Michaux:
Andrew Rabb, 160 Russell Avenue, Buffalo 14214 Adelphia Communications is constantly striving to
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT bring our customers an expanding range of quality
Appointment Effective: March 19, 2003 in the Department of entertainment programming over our advanced digital
Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the platform. After careful consideration, Adelphia has
position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal, Non-Competitive at decided to make adult programming available in your
the Flat Starting Salary of: $ 8 15/hr franchise area to adult digital cable customers.
Ann Parot, 10 South Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Adelphia will be adding one premium subscription channel and
Santiago Lopez, 44 Alamo Place, Buffalo, NY 14220 several pay-per-view movie channels to our digital offering. This
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT programming, which is comparable to that offered by every
Appointment Effective March 18, 2003 in the Department of other leading cable company, will be rolled out in many of
Public Works Parks and Streets, Division of Streets Adelphia's digital cable systems beginning early in 2003.
to the Position of Seasonal Laborer Seasonal This decision was made in response to customer demand, and
Non-Competitive we believe it responsibly balances the interests of those
at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8, 15 customers who do not want to purchase such programming
Diane Carmichael, 193 O'Connell Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14210 with those who do.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Adelphia digital customers who elect not to purchase this
Appointment Effective March 18, 2003 in the Department of programming will not be able to view it or hear it
Public Works, Parks and Streets, Division of Streets to the (non-purchasers will only see a blank screen - no scrambled
Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non-Competitive at video or audio). Moreover, Adelphia will not market or promote
the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8.15/hr its adult programming offerings.
Glenn Galli, 188 Pries Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 An important feature of Adelphia's advanced state-of-the-art
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT digital system is the parental controls that effectively enable
Appointment Effective March 17, 2003 in the Department of customers to limit access to adult -oriented programming and
Public Works, Parks, and Streets Division of Streets movies. To encourage our customers to use these safeguards,
to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal we have distributed to each of our customers detailed
Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 8.15/hr instructions for programming these easy-to-use parental
Christian Simcoe, 58 Ideal Street, Buffalo NY 14206 controls as they see fit.
Mark McKinnon, 86 Brinton, Buffalo, NY 14214 Our new management group looks forward to a continuation of
our partnership with you as we work to restructure Adelphia.
No. 58 We will remain in close contact with you about our progress. If
Appointments - Temporary, Provisional or Permanent you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments 558-8545.
made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE OFFICE OF
requirements) . TELECOMUNCATIONS
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE.
Certificate of Appointment NO. 60
Appointment Effective: March 10, 2003 in the Department of D BONIFACIO- C DELPRINCE-CONCERNS/PROBLEMS-
Administration and Finance Division of Parking Enforcement to DOWNTOWN CENT. BUS D ST
the Position of Tow Truck Operator PROVISIONAL ITEM# 60 CCP FEBRUARY 18, 2003
APPOINTMENT Your February 21, 2003 correspondence to Patrick Hotung
MINIMUM starting Salary of 26,458 has been directed to us for reply. We represent Violet Reality,
Kevin A. Pangburn 436 Baynes Buffalo 14213 Inc., The owner of Main Place Mall
Certificate of Appointment One of the companies owned by Mr. Christian Del Prince is
Appointment Effective: March 3, 2003 in the Department of currently involved in a lawsuit with the owner of the Main Place
Assessment and Taxation to the Position of Account Clerk Mall. Consequently, we decline to respond to Mr. Del Prince's
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT MINIMUM Starting Salary of: February 4, 2003 letter at this time. Following the conclusion of
$25,005 litigation, we will be happy to discuss this matter with you and
Robyn L. Tisdale 38 Easton Avenue Buffalo NY 14215 members of the Common Council.
Certificate of Appointment REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
Appointment Effective: February 27, 2003 in the Department DEVELOPMENT
of Community Services Division of Contract Administration to
the Position of Attendant TEMPORARY FLAT Starting Salary NO. 61
of $6.00 B. DAVIS-OPPOSE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Katon Howard 286 Forest Buffalo 14215 STRUCTURE 646 SPRING ST
Jospeh Shaw 757 Smith Buffalo 14206 Dear Mr. Michaux:
Ryan Markajani 101 Strauss Buffalo 14211 Please file the attached letter regarding the outdoor
Certificate of Appointment advertising structure at 646 Spring Street for the upcoming
Appointment Effective: March 12, 2003 in the Council Session to be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
Department of Community Services Division of Contract Should you require any further information, please feel free to
Administration to the Position of Attendant FLAT Starting contact my office at 851-4980. Thank you.
Salary of $6.00 TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT Sincerely,
Daniel Johnson 165 Brinkman Buffalo 14211 Brian C. Davis
Brian M. Watson 140 Bird Buffalo 14213 Ellicott District Councilmember
Anna Jacobsen 32 Jones Apt 2 Buffalo 14206
Certificate of Appointment We represent Lamar Advertising of Penn, Inc. in relation to an
Appointment Effective: February 27, 2003 in the Department of outdoor advertising structure that it operates at 646 Spring
Street in the City of Buffalo. Lamar is the Lessee under the
lease dated February 3, 1999, for the maintenance and
operation of a billboard with Kensington Expressway exposure contract that was accepted by the Board of Parking on January
at 646 Spring Street, Buffalo, New York. 30, 2003 as represented by the City of Buffalo,' for the full three
646 Spring Street is a vacant building now owned by Harrison year term. We further request that the current RFP scheduled
Industrial Park, Inc. located immediately next door to the for March 26, 2003 be retracted. Thank you for your
Anthone Furniture building. It is our understanding that an consideration in these matters.
application has been made by Buffalo Sonic Blinds and filed Sincerely,
with the City of Buffalo requesting a permit for the construction REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
of an outdoor advertising structure on the side of the Anthone
Furniture building right next to and within 1,000 feet of Lamar's 63
location. Please be advised that Lamar opposes this C. FISHER
application. On or about March 15, 2002, the City of Buffalo MBE/EBE MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS
Building Inspection Department notified Harrison that the Minority Business Enterprise Committee File Documents
portion of the building at 646 Spring Street on which Lamar's Please file the attached items that were presented to the MBEC
sign was positioned was recommended for demolition. Committee on March 10, 2003:
Pursuant to that direction, Lamar began the process of taking "Community Services & Sewer Authority MBE/WBE
the advertising copy and boards off of its structure. Harrison, Monthly Status Reports"
on the other hand, did nothing. Prior to commencing this work, REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Lamar applied for a building permit to reconstruct its structure COMMITTEE
and applied for a building permit. Councilman Davis agreed
with Lamar's building permit application and stated, "As the NO. 64
Ellicott District Councilmember, I have no objections to C FISHER-LAKEVIEW PHASE II MBE/WBE STATUS
temporarily removing the 14' x 48' outdoor advertising display REPORT
owned by Lamar Advertising on top of the building located at Please file the attached items that were presented to the
646 Spring St., and MBEC Committee on March 10, 2003:
replacing it after the demolition of this property is complete." 2) "Lakeview Phase II MBE[WBE Status Report"
Copies of the building pen-nit and of Councilman Davis' letter REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
supporting the Lamar building permit is attached hereto. COMMITTEE
Because Harrison has refused to acknowledge Lamar's right to
replace its structure at 646 Spring Street, Lamar has brought a NO. 65
lawsuit against Harrison for a declaration of Lamar's rights B. GRANT-LET THE COMM RUN ITS OWN CENTER
under the lease. Harrison's 646 Spring Street building is Please late file the enclosed correspondence for Tuesday,
currently under an Order of Demolition signed by Judge Fiorella March 18, 2003, Full Council Meeting.
on September 18, 2002 ("Demolition Order"). In compliance Thank you for your attention to this matter, if you have any
with Judge Florella's Demolition Order, and with the questions, please feel free to contact my office.
understanding that Lamar would be permitted to reconstruct its Sincerely,
outdoor advertising structure, Lamar allowed Harrison to Betty JeaVantl'
remove the rest of Lamar's outdoor advertising structure. University District Council Member
Harrison has, so far, failed to comply with Judge Fiorella's
Demolition Order and the building located at 646 Spring Street LET THE COMMUNITY RUN ITS OWN COMMUNITY
remains standing. In accordance with Lamar's building pen-nit. CENTERS.
Lamar will as soon as physically able replace the structure at I found out, a few days ago, that the Mayor had not
646 Spring Street and operate and maintain it for the duration recommended that the Kensington-Bailey Community Center,
of the enclosed lease. located in the Edward Saunders Unity Building be not funded
Based on these facts, it is clear that any application to install an with 2003-2004 Block Grant Funds. Never mind the fact that
outdoor advertising structure on the Anthone Furniture building this community center has been receiving block grant funding
clearly violates the Code of the City of Buffalo. Accordingly, the at one of its three former and current locations for over 25
application by Buffalo Sonic Blinds should be denied. Should years. Why would the Mayor not recommend funding?
you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Surely it is not because of too many community centers in the
me at your convenience. district. The University District only has two community-based
Please notify the undersigned if there are any public hearings organizations, Gloria Parks and Ken-Bailey. Each of them
scheduled on the Buffalo Sonic Blinds application or if you receives approximately one hundred fifty thousand dollars
need any additional information. [$150,000.00] each out of a twenty-nine million dollar
Very truly yours, [$29,000,000.001 Block Grant Budget.
JAECKLE FLEISCHMANN & MUGEL, LLP Surely it is not because the Community Center is not needed.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Ken-Bailey Community Center accommodates over 100 youths,
mainly young African American males on any given night or
NO. 62 weekend. They play basketball, lifts weights or hang around the
B. DAVIS-CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS BID FOR AUD gym socializing. Staff, who live nearby and look like those who
LOTS 1, 2 & 3utilize the center, manage the center. Because of the close
Dear Council Member Davis: relationship, stem discipline and mutual respect, there has
It has come to our attention that Aud Lots 1, 2 and 3 have been little disruption, few fights (which were handled promptly
recently been put back out to bid. 'We at Pro Park, LLC and effectively) and no major problems in the center or the
respectfully object to this measure to re-bid for the lease and gym.
operation of these properties. Surely it is not because of lack of programs being utilized at the
On February 25, 2003 we received a request for proposal center. Currently there are community-based AA/NA Groups
(RFP) from the City of Buffalo Board of Parking concerning the that have self-help and self-empowerment meetings at the
Aud Lots. It asked that we present our bid proposal no later center. Numerous block clubs and other organizations
than 1 1:00am. on the morning of March 26, 2003. We were including Little League, Girl and Boy Scouts and the
able to submit our bid on January 30, 2003, and were Community Action Coalition meet on a weekly basis at the
subsequently given approval to begin management of Center.
operations on February 1, 2003. We, in fact, did begin Surely it is not because of it being managed improperly. A
managing these locations on the first of February, per the board of directors that includes seniors and other nearby
verbal approval of our bid contract by the Board of Parking. The residents on its board manages the Ken-Bailey Center. Many of
approval was verbal on the sole reason that we were only given the seniors, including Board President Marie Salter, volunteer
one full day to prepare for the operation. We understood that on a daily basis at the center.
our bid proposal met every requirement set forth in the RFP by Mayor, give the new board help and support in running the
the City of Buffalo Board of Parking. We further understood center, not threats of closing it down and allowing PAL, inc., an
that we would receive a contract for the full three year term that organization that is not from the area and currently provides no
was represented in the bid specifications. service to the center, to run it.
Since that time, we have received no contractual agreement In short, let the community that live near the center, utilize the
from the City of Buffalo. However, we have been operating and center and volunteer at the center have a stake in running it.
managing the locations per our agreement with the Board of No one is asking Gloria Parks, Bailey/Delavan, Old First Ward
Parking. We have met all of the obligations outlined, in the bid or any of the other centers located out of our community to give
specifications; including the submission of a performance bond up its management role of its community center.
and certificates of insurance. Furthermore, the City of Buffalo Why treat Ken-Bailey any differently. Instead of giving an
has retained our certified bank check representing the first outside entity control over Our Community Centers, work with
quarter tent payment, which we submitted with our bid proposal the Board of Directors, the Block Clubs and My Office to
in the event it was accepted, per the specifications of the RFP. ensure that the board gets the financial assistance and the
Pro Park, LLC fails to understand the reasons why we are to be technical support it needs to remain viable.
penalized for following to the letter every specification set forth Hostile takeovers and a "we know what is best for you"
regarding this proposal for the Aud Lots. We respectfully mentality does not work in an inclusive environment. We should
request that the Buffalo Common Council honor the bid be building bridges of mutual respect and co-operation, not
laying the framework for a disenfranchised community that is Commerce Board Presidents and experienced, professional
allowed no say or input in its governance. staff.
Finally, Mayor, I am recommending that you put the funding for With each Chamber having a goal of being self sustainable
Ken-Bailey Community Center back into your recommended within two years through membership dues, each Chamber
budget. What excuse can you give for leaving it out? would need to be of a certain size to fund a quality staff person
Ken-Bailey is not and will not be the last community center to to assist and carry out their mission. Flooding the city with
experience growing pains. What would have happened if you Chambers of Commerce is not to our vision, having four
had left Bailey/Delavan and the Old First Ward out of the independent, business run Chambers of Commerce with
budget when they experienced similar circumstances a few top-notch staff committed paying membership and aggressive
years ago? goals is our vision.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY Existing neighborhood business groups should, in partnership
DEVELOPMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC with each other, be involved in the design of the Chamber of
PLANNING Commerce service areas and the makeup of the initial Board of
Directors of each Chamber of Commerce.
NO. 66 Empowering businesses to organize together to save vital
L. HARE-EST. ADDL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN dollars, expand existing business opportunities and create an
BFLO entrepreneurial atmosphere is a basic goal of your Community
Please late file the enclosed correspondence for Tuesday, Action Organization. Further we strongly support the concept of
March 18, 2003, Full Council Meeting. encouraging residents to purchase goods and services from
Thank you for your attention to this matter, if you have any their locally owned businesses.
questions, please feel free to contact my office. The network of Chambers of Commerce around the United
States, their Principles of Excellence, national training etc. are
Establishing Additional Chambers of Commerce in Buffalo tools that we should use in this commitment to building the
A Concept of Environment, Resource Development and economy in Buffalo.
Maximizing Opportunities. CAO is cognizant that Chambers of Commerce can serve as
Dear Ms. Grant, tools for group purchasing of office materials, securing lower
The Community Action Organization of Erie County is insurance costs, developing mechanism for bulk purchasing of
committed to citizen empowerment. In that regard we are utility costs, etc.
responding to concerns of neighborhood businesses If the business community in the City of Buffalo adopts this
throughout the city about future economic growth. After model, we ask that the Chambers of Commerce form a working
listening to the concerns of local businesses and based on the group to assist each other and support the region's
following successful models, we support the establishing and comprehensive economic development plan and the clearly
maintaining of three (3) additional fully functioning Chambers of defined roles of federal, state and county government.
Commerce within the City of Buffalo. Please RSVP for materials and to indicate whether you will be
Chambers of Commerce, professionally led by empowered, able to attend to Richard Lee, Resource Developer at
local businesses can rebuild our communities' and city's 479-2347.
economy. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
In order to further discuss this concept, the Community Action DEVELOPMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC
Organization of Erie County will be hosting a Chamber Of PLANNING
Commerce Discussion on Wednesday March 2e at 3:00 PM
in our Board Room at 70 Harvard Place (Harvard and Main NO. 67
Street). The meeting will start promptly at 3-00 PM and end at D. BONIFACIO-C. DELPRINCE - CONCERNS/PROBLEMS -
4:30 PM. We have invited local Chambers of Commerce to DOWNTOWN CENT. BUS DIST.
brief us on how they function. We will have materials available (ITEM #60, C.C.P. FEBRUARY 18, 2003)
from Chambers of Commerce around the United States. Dear Ms. Castro:
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce was founded in I am writing in response to your letter to me dated February
1896 as the Harlem Board of Trade. The Greater Harlem 21, 2003 with regard to the above-referenced matter. Please be
Chamber of Commerce continued focus is on community advised that this company is currently in litigation with Mr.
development, business, educational, health and cultural DelPrince and Lifestyle Street Gear. Pursuant to the advice of
services, as well as, the growth and development of the travel our attorneys we have no comment at this time.
and tourism services industries in upper Manhattan. The Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Chamber's membership is now well in excess of 1600 with Very truly yours,
associates locally, regionally, nationally and worldwide. MAIN PLACE LIBERTY GROUP
An Equal Opportunity Employer Patrick Hotung
The Greater South Buffalo Chamber was developed in 2002 General Manager
by County Legislator Mark Schroeder in the South Buffalo and REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
Lovejoy areas. The Greater South Buffalo Chamber now has DEVELOPMENT
approximately 144 members. It has developed a listing of all
businesses within the service area and has encouraged local NO. 68
citizens to support those businesses. On Labor Day the SALARIES AND ADJUSTMENTS AND HOURS AND
Chamber held a well attended event for local businesses to CONDITIONS OF WORK
display their goods and services. Article II: Section 2.1; Salaries And Adjustments
The Community Action Organization of Erie County is well Proposal: Change paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) to
aware of the excellent work being done by neighborhood read as follows:
business associations and other groups to assist businesses in a) Effective 07/01/01 1 %
being as successful and productive as possible. We recognize b) Effective 07/01/02 1.25%
that the volunteers can do a great deal. We also recognize that c) Effective 07/01/03 2%
in some instances qualified, professional staff is necessary for Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the Contract Proposals betqween
business groups to reach their full potential. the City of Buffalo and AFSCME Local 2651 for the contract
The City of Buffalo is now involved in a decision-making terms of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004 be and hereby are
process concerning the future work plan and organization of ratified and approved.
BERC. The Buffalo News has informed us that specific roles PASSED
have been clarified for the State, County, The Partnership and AYES - 13 NOES - 0
BNE. As part of that clarification of roles, the BERC may be
concentrating on neighborhood economic development. NO. 69
CAO believes in utilizing the empowering concept of Chambers SUPPORT PARKWAY PROSPECT
of Commerce and challenging local communities to work STATE OF NEW YORK
together to raise, through membership dues, investment LEGISLATURE OF ERIE COUNTY
dollars. Those 'investment' dollars could be matched for the CLERK'S OFFICE
purpose of sustaining those Chambers of Commerce. The BUFFALO, N.Y., FEBRUARY 24,2003
Chambers will in the long run significantly impact the building TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
of our local economies. I Hereby Certify, That at the 4th Session of the Legislature
We recommend that the proposed Chambers of Commerce be of Erie County, held in the County Hall, in the City of
affiliated with and accredited by the Western New York, New Buffalo, on the Twenty-Fourth day of February A.D.,
York State and national Chambers of Commerce associations 2003, a Resolution was adopted, of which the following is
so that they are organized, staff guided and evaluated by a true copy:
professional criteria. A RESOLUTION SUBMITTED BY LEGISLATORS KUWK
While we are pleased to suggest the Chamber of Commerce SCHROEDER, HOLT, CHASE, CUSACK, FALKNER,
concept, we believe the finer details including the geographic LARSON, McCARVILLE, WEINSTEIN, DALE,
boundaries be decided by the local businesses after a DeBENEDETTI, DUSZA & FISHER
detailed briefing by local and regional Chambers of WHEREAS, Buffalo's waterfront lands are dilapidated and
have been in poor condition for many years, and
WHEREAS, efforts to redevelop inner harbor and outer harbor To the members of the Buffalo Common Council:
waterfront lands have been hamstrung by bureaucratic red tape I would like to express my deep concern over the crisis the City
and other factors, and of Buffalo faces. Although this has been going on for a while,
WHEREAS, one such other factor is the current condition of what really concerns " the statement made by the Mayor on
transportation infrastructure to access these lands, and February 16,2003, the merger of the city with the county. By
WHEREAS, a proposal has recently been made public to making this statement along with his actions, this
rehabilitate an existing section of Route 5 in Buffalo and Mayor has shown that not only is for anti-police, anti-fire, but
Lackawanna as a six lane, tree-lined waterfront parkway, and even worse he's anti- Buffalo. Yes there are some changes that
WHEREAS, this parkway would replace a three-mile stretch of we must make in order to survive as a city, but Dot by breaking
the elevated section of Route 5 running along the Outer Harbor the city piece by piece. If the situation is that bad then instead
of the Buffalo waterfront from the Coast Guard Station on its of a merger let the city be run by a State Control Board til we
north end to Ridge Road in the south, and get on our feet. I am sure that before we we go to that extreme
WHEREAS, of the many benefits of such a proposal, safer, we can resolve the city's problems. If we don't how are we
more direct access into and out of the Outer Harbor, Union going to explain to our children and the people of Buffalo on
Ship and City Ship canal areas would result, both for vehicular how we could let this city die. Please
as well as pedestrian traffic, and note that I enclosed a letter that I have sent to Mayor Masiello
WHEREAS, such a new access route would greatly enhance concerning his merger deal.
development potential of downtown areas to encourage private RECEIVED AND FILED
investment in housing, office park and commercial mixed uses,
complementing the proposed 80-acre Outer Harbor state park NO. 71
and other public destinations, and improving the overall M. MARTINO-L. D’ANDREA-UNION SHIP CANAL
aesthetic quality of the Outer Harbor waterfront experience, and As Chair of the Special Committee on the Union Ship Canal
WHEREAS, arguably the most attractive feature of this Redevelopment, I am submitting the following update with
proposal is its construction readiness; this proposal will not regard to an application for Federal grant assistance.
require another study or task force. report - it can commence In December 2002, Development Downtown Inc. (DDI)/BERC
almost immediately, and submitted an initial application for a United States
WHEREAS, beyond its ability to spur additional development in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield Cleanup
the downtown area, this project Would have tangible economic Grant for Parcel 2 at the Union Ship Canal (USC).
benefits that would be apparent almost immediately, and This initial application asked for a $200,000 grant for a limited
WHEREAS, because New York State Department of petroleum-spill cleanup on the site.
Transportation (NYSDOT) officials believe the parkway project The application process was in two steps, with the initial
can have design completed and construction commence by application due in December, and the applicants waiting to be
Spring 2005, it will, according to the Federal-Aid Highway notified if they would be asked to submit a Part II application.
Investment program's employment impact formula, result in the DDI, was informed in late February that their application would
creation of 1,650 jobs in the construction trades during the be advanced to the second submittal, With a final due date of
estimated two-year construction schedule for completion of the March 19th 2003 ).
project, and A Public Meeting was held on Monday, March 17'h , 2003, to
WHEREAS, because enhancing economic development and give the public an opportunity to review the submittal.
job creation efforts in Buffalo and Erie County are of paramount As Chair of the Committee, I supplied a letter of support for the
importance to our region, supporting the proposal for $35 initial application.
million in federal TEA21 funding for this proposal is of critical I will continue to track all developments and inform you as to
importance to this Honorable Body. the status. I have attached a copy of my original letter of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE support for this grant application, for your reference. Should
STATE OF NEW YORK you have any questions, please contact me.
LEGISLATURE OF ERIE COUNTY
CLERK'S OFFICE As Chairperson of the Union Ship Canal Redevelopment
BUFFALO, N.Y., FEBRUARY 24,2003 Committee for the City of Buffalo, I am writing in support of
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Development Downtown Inc. application for grant awards for
I HEMEBY CERTWY, That at the 4"' Session of the brownfield revitalization.
Legislature of Erie County, held in the County Hall, in the The Union Ship Canal project, located in my district, is a key
City of Buffalo, on the Twenty-Fourth day of February remediation and redevelopment project of former industrial land
A.D., 2003, a Resolution was adopted, of which the imperative to the economic revitalization of the City. This land is
following is a trite copy: ideally located for economic growth due to its location by the
RESOLVED, that the Erie County Legislature does hereby Union Ship Canal, NYS Route 5, Lake Erie and major railroad
reaffirm its commitment to the enhancement of economic lines.
development and job creation efforts in Buffalo and Eric The City of Buffalo Common Council as lead agency took
County, and is hereby particularly concerned with the formal action implementing SEQR/CEQR and subsequently
redevelopment of Buffalo's waterfront as one means toward adopted the final GEIS which identifies the existing
that end, and be it further environmental conditions and identifies proper mitigation.
RESOLVED, that this Honorable Body does hereby endorse Serious consideration for any grant funds to assist with this
the proposed $35 million request in federal TEA-21 federal project would help the City of Buffalo achieve its goal in
highway funding program to construct a six lane, tree-lined returning this land to productive use.
waterfront parkway to replace a three-mile stretch of the Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need
elevated section of Route 5 running along the Outer Harbor of additional information.
the Buffalo waterfront from the Coast Guard Station on its north Sincerely,
end to Ridge Road in the south, and be it further Mary M. Martino
RESOLVED, that this Honorable Body does hereby call upon Councilmemeber South District
our region's federal representatives to make securing such RECEIVED AND FILED
funds a priority in the federal appropriations process, and does
further call upon other local officials in Buffalo, Erie County and NO. 72
Western New York to endorse such efforts, and be it further C. RYBCZYNSKI-HAMBURG SUPPORT WATERFRONT
RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be sent to PKWY
United States Senators Hillary Rodharn Clinton and Charles E. Please file the enclosed correspondence for the Council
Schumer, to US Representatives Louise M. Slaughter, Jack meeting of March 18, 2003,
Quinn, and Thomas M. Reynolds, to Erie County Executive If you have any additional questions, comments or concerns
Joel A. Giambra, to Buffalo Mayor Anthony M. Masiello, to the please do not hesitate to contact me.
Buffalo Common Council, to Lackawanna Mayor John Kuryak, Sincerely,
to the Lackawanna City Council, to the Board of Mary M. Martino, Councilmember
Commissioners of the NFTA, and to the Mayors and Town South District
Supervisors of all cities and towns within the county of Erie. Attachment (2)
Fiscal Impact: Impact of $35 million Federal investment will be XV1. WHEREAS, Buffalo's waterfront lands are dilapidated
positive for Erie County. and have been in poor condition for many years, and
REFERENCE: INTRO. 4-5 WHEREAS, efforts to redevelop inner harbor and outer harbor
AS AMENDED: 2/24/03 waterfront lands have been hamstrung by bureaucratic red tape
ATTEST and other factors, and
LAURIE A. MANZELLA WHEREAS, one such other factor is the current condition of
Clerk of the Legislature of Erie County transportation infrastructure to access these lands, and
RECEIVED AND FILED WHEREAS, a proposal has recently been made public to
rehabilitate an existing section of Route 5 in Buffalo and
NO. 70 Lackawanna as a six lane, tree-lined waterfront parkway, and
D. MAREK WHEREAS, this parkway would replace a three-mile stretch of
COMMENTS CRISIS IN BUFFALO the elevated section of Route 5 running along the Outer Harbor
of the Buffalo waterfront from the Coast Guard Station on its RECEIVED AND FILED
north end to Ridge Road in the south, and PUBLIC INFORMATION BULLETIN- March 2003
WHEREAS, of the many benefits of such a proposal, safer, Progress Report and Upcoming Site Activities
more direct access into and out of the Outer Harbor, Union for the Steelfields Voluntary cIeanup Program
Ship and City Ship canal areas would result, both for vehicular Purpose & Scope
as well as pedestrian traffic, and Steelfields Ltd. has prepared this Public Information Bulletin to
WHEREAS, such a new access route would greatly enhance keep neighboring property owners and other interested parties
development potential of downtown areas to encourage private informed of developments at the former Republic (LTV) Steel
investment in housing, office park and commercial n-fixed Plant and Donner Hanna Coke Plant site. This and future
uses, complementing the proposed 80-acre Outer Harbor state bulletins will include information about current and upcoming
park and other public destinations, and improving the overall remedial design, construction and related activities. Additional
aesthetic quality of the Outer Harbor waterfront experience, and informational bulletins are planned at the start of each Spring
WHEREAS, arguably the most attractive feature of this construction season and the start of major remediation tasks.
proposal is its construction readiness; this proposal will not Current and Upcoming Activities
require another study or task force report it can commence Area 11 Soil Borings: Subsurface drilling was initiated in Area
almost immediately, and 11 (former Coke Plant parcel) and the Feine Property in
WHEREAS, beyond its ability to spur additional development in February. These borings are for purposes of defining
the downtown area, this project would have tangible economic subsurface soil conditions for design of the Area 11
benefits that would be apparent almost immediately, and groundwater collection and containment system. Some
WHEREAS, because New York State Department of additional field work is expected to be completed over the next
Transportation (NYSDOT) officials believe the parkway project two weeks.
can have design completed and construction commence by Off-Site Borrow Soil Stockpiling and Testing-W, On February
Spring 2005, it will, according to the Federal-Aid Highway 24th, approximately ten truckloads of soil from an off-site
Investment program's employment impact formula, result in the borrow source was stockpiled in Area I of the site. This soil
creation of 1,650 jobs in the construction trades during the was excavated from a storm sewer construction project in the
estimated two-year construction schedule for completion of the Hertel Avenue area of North Buffalo. These and other off-site
project, and soils are planned for use as subsurface backfill of future onsite
WHEREAS, because enhancing economic development and excavations in Area I (former Republic Steel parcel) and
job creation efforts in Buffalo and Erie County are of paramount possibly Area IV (former Coke Storage parcel) scheduled for
importance to our region, supporting the proposal for $35 later this year. The soils were tested in accordance with the
million in federal TEA-21 funding for this proposal is of critical NYSDEC-approved Soil/Fill Management Plan. No other
importance to the Hamburg Town Board. deliveries of soil from the Hertel Avenue borrow source are
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board planned at this time.
does hereby endorse the proposed $35 million request in Web Site: An internet web site is being developed by
federal TEA-21 federal highway funding program to construct a Steelfields as an additional information and communication
six lane, tree-lined waterfront parkway to replace a three-mile resource to post information and receive comments or
stretch of the elevated section of Route 5 running along the questions from neighbors and interested parties on a more
Outer Harbor of the Buffalo waterfront from the Coast Guard timely basis. We expect it to be on-line by the end of this
Station on its north end to Ridge Road in the south, and month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board Project Schedule Update: An updated project schedule and
does hereby call upon our region's federal representatives to description of remedial construction activities planned for 2003
make securing such funds a priority in the federal will be prevented at the upcoming Public Meeting.
appropriations process, and does further call upon other local If you have any questions please contact:
officials in Buffalo, Erie County and Western New York to RECEIVED AND FILED
endorse such efforts, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this NO. 74
resolution be sent to United States Senators Hillary Rodham J. TERMINI-CONCERNS APPRAISAL ACTS AND
Clinton and Charles E. Schumer, to US Representatives HANDLERS
Louise M Slaughter, Jack Quinn, and Thomas Reynolds, to It is with great concern for my city, I write this letter to both
Erie County Executive Joel A. Giambra, to the Erie County President Pitts and Council Members with hopes that the issue
Legislature, to Buffalo Mayor Anthony M. Massiello, to before you will receive prompt attention.
Lackawanna Mayor John Kuryak, to the Lackawanna City Over the past thirteen years there has been at least sixteen
Council, to the Board of Commissioners of the NFTA and to deaths and more than three hundred serious inquiries involving
the Buffalo City Council, Councilmembers Martino and animal handlers and patrons who have attended circuses,
LoTempio. small roadside zoo's, and roadside animal acts in the I J.S.
TOWN OF HAMBURG RESOLUTION moreover, exotic animals have been known to be carriers of
State of New York I 14t.41 fatal diseases such as tuberculosis easily transmitted from
County of Erie elephants to small children. According to the U.S. Centers for
Town of Hamburg I Disease Control and Prevention, tuberculosis is among the top
1, Catherine Rybczynski, Town Clerk of the Town of Hamburg, five highly contagious diseases, claiming the lives of 25,000
Erie County, New York, do hereby certify that at a regular people every year in the U.S.
meeting of the Town Board of the aforesaid Town on the 10th Animal acts pose a serious danger to the public as well as
day of March 2003 the following action was subject to a lifetime of abuse and neglect for these animals who are
Town Board approval: coerced into performing unnatural acts they would not
I do further certify that the members of the Town Board are as ordinarily do in the wild. The numbers above do not
follows: Patrick H. Hoak, Supervisor; D. Mark Cavalcoli, reflect upon several media documented accounts of
Kathleen C. Hochul, Joan A. Kesner, and Thomas Quatroche, elephant rampages where over one hundred and seventy
Jr., Councilmen. five injuries and deaths were reported furthermore, these
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and the tragedies are but a partial listing across the board.
seal of the Town of Hamburg, Erie County, New York, this 13th The City of Good Neighbors has often received negative
day of March ,2003 publicity nation wide on various horizens. At the same time
RECEIVED AND FILED many have applied their efforts to boost the city's economy and
improve the quality of life for all Buffalonians. As a community
NO. 73 that stands together we’ve accomplished a great deal, It is with
STEELFIELDS-VOLUNTARY CLEANUP FORMER this concern in mind and the facts presented above ask that
REPUBLIC STEEL you seriously consider debate over introducing a city ordinance
MEETING NOTICE banning the use of animals in entertainment, or at least heavily
Steelfields, LTD in cooperation with the New York State restricting and monitoring such activities.
Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the I comprehend the fact that at a time when our city faces deep
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) have budget cuts and a steep loss of revenue it would not be in the
scheduled a public information meeting related to the voluntary city's best interest for a certain segment of entertainment
cleanup of the former Republic Steel and Donner Hanna Coke dollars to be eliminated, without replacing those dollars with an
Properties located in the City of Buffalo, NY. THIS MEETING equally profitable or perhaps more profitable venue.
IS TO BE HELD AT THE VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 93 With the above being stated I would sincerely appreciate an
LEDDY STREET, BUFFALO, NY ON MARCH 20,2003 AT opportunity to present my ideas and concerns on this matter to
7:OOP.M.. you and council members 'in person at your convenience. In
At this informational meeting, Steelfields will present a the coming weeks I will be phoning your offices in regards to a
schedule of upcoming site investigation, design and private meeting with you and possibly some of the council
remediation activities to be performed in accordance with the members.
approved Remedial Design / Remedial Action Work Plan. REFERRED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Questions or comments from attendees will be entertained
following the 15-20 minute presentation. NO. 75
A. THOMPSON- Our center and The City of Buffalo for the sake of youth
MEMORMDUM-BID REVIEW training, and real jobs, is wonderful. Like you, I am
Bid Review encouraged to think that we can make this happen on a
Dear Mr. Michaux III: long-term basis.
I am writing to respectfully request that you file the following Just this morning, I received a call frorn the Buffalo News,
item(s) with the Council for discussion at the next meeting about a feature they are planning to write, highlighting a
dated March 18, 2003. morning in the life of a Job Corps student. I thought you’d
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me appreciate knowing about it-it seems, great-minds do run in
directly at (716) 85 1 -5145. the-same channels, as they say!
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY We look forward to seeing you again.
DEVELOPMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC Sincerely,
PLANNING Misty Sorensen Sack
Business & Community Liaison
NO. 76 RECEIVED AND FILED
A. THOMPSON-MEMORANDUM
INFO-INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NO. 81
BLACK PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS A. THOMPSON-INFO SALES TAX
Dear Mr. Michaux III: MEMORANDUM
I am writing to respectfully request that you file a copy of a CORRESPONDENCE OF MARK SCHROEDER OF THE
correspondence from ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Michael Brown of the International Association of Black Dear Mr. Michaux III:
Professional Fire Fighters with the Council for discussion at the I am writing to respectfully request that you file the following
next meeting dated March 18, 2003 ). item(s) with the Council for discussion at the next meeting
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me dated March 18, 2003.
directly at (716) 85 1 -5145. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me
Attached available for review in the City clerk’s Office directly at (716) 85 1 -5145.
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Dear Mr. Mayor and Mr. County Executive:
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES Before we increase the sales tax (whether it is the State or the
County portion of the tax), and before we address continuing
NO. 77 rhetoric about the distribution of the 1% sales tax, we still need
A. THOMPSON-INFO REHAB LOAN STATUS REPORT to address some fundamental inequities in the County sales tax
Committee on Community Development Committee File formula.
Documents Our sales tax support for the City of Buffalo is substantially
Please file the attached items that were presented to the lower than the levels of support received by Rochester and
Committee on Community Development on March 12, 2003. Syracuse by their counties:
1) "Division of Residential Development Housing In Monroe County, the City of Rochester constitutes 30% of the
Rehab Loan Status Report" population and 34% of the county sales tax goes to Rochester
Thank you. and its schools. In Onondaga County, the City of Syracuse
Attached available for review in The City Clerk’s Office constitutes 32% of the population and 3 6% of the county sales
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY tax goes to Syracuse and its schools. Here in Erie County,
DEVELOPMENT Buffalo constitutes 3 1 % of the population and Buffalo and its
schools get only 19% of the County Sales tax.
NO. 78 Some of my colleagues 'nave indicated that they are unwilling
MEMORANDUM to help in this way because of inefficiencies and
LIVING WAGE mismanagement in City government. The effort to save $1
Dear Mr. Michaux III: million by reducing the Council, and other difficult steps taken
I am writing to respectfully request that you file the following by the City, constitute good faith efforts
item(s) with the Council for discussion at the next meeting to improve their financial footing - the City should receive some
dated March 18, 2003. substantive relief from the County.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL CMMITTEE ON REGIONAL
directly at (716) 85 1 -5145. GOVERNANCE
ATTACHMENT
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 82
A. THOMPSON-
NO. 79 MEMORANDUM
A. THOMPSON- STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
MEMORANDUM- MATERIALS
REPORT ON MAKING GOVERNMENT WORK Dear Mr. Michaux III
Dear Mr. Michaux III ~ I am writing to respectfully request that you file the following
I am writing to respectfully request that you file the following item(s) with the Council for discussion at the next meeting
item(s) with the Council for discussion at the next meeting dated
dated March 18, 2003). March 18, 2003.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me
directly at (716) 85 1 -5145. directly at (716) 851 -5145.
Attached available for review in the City Clerk’s Office Attached available for review in The City Clerk’s Office
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
REGIONAL GOVERANCE COMMITTEE
NO. 80 PETITIONS
ANTOINE M. THOMPSON NO. 83
MEMORANDUM J. PARRISH, AGENT, USE 257 VIRGINIA STREET FOR A
CORRESPONDENCE OF MISTY SACK FROM JOB CORPS HUMAN SERVICE FACILITY
Dear Mr. Michaux III (HRG 03/25)
I am writing to respectfully request that you file the following REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON
item(s) with the Council for discussion at the next meeting LEGISLATION,STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE CITY
dated March 18, 2003. PLANNING BOARD AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me
directly at 1 -5145. NO. 84
(716) 85
J. POPIELA, AGENT, USE 920 ABBOTT -ILLUM. POLE
Dear Councilman Thompson,
SIGN
This is just to say "thank you! " for spending the morning with
(NAME OF AGENT, OWNER)
us last Thursday Your interest in our program is gratifying, and
(ADDRESS) - (PROJECT)
your interest in the well-being of car students especially those
(PHONE #892-3000)
in your neighborhoods-made a real impression on the young
The attached is for Common Council Approval; but per
people whom you met.
Permits, no public hearing is required.
I wanted to confirm that we will be pleased to welcome a visit
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION,
with other members of the Council, as you mentioned. Just let
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING
us know when, and we will, arrange to have students from the
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
appropriate constituencies join us again.
You also suggested that we appear before, the Buffalo City
NO. 85
Council sometime soon I’d be delighted to tell the Job Corps
M. HORTIE, AGENT USE 1021 BROADWAY --GROUND
story. Along with at least one other Staff member. The
SIGN
prospect of a strong link between
(NAME OF AGENT, OWNER) That Communication 30, Mar 4, 2003 be received and filed.
(ADDRESS) - (PROJECT) ADOPTED
(PHONE 413-478-0822)
The attached is for Common Council Approval; but per NO. 94
Permits, no public hearing is required. APPOINTMENT
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, BLDG. INSP. (INTER) (PERMITS/INSP.)
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING (ITEM NO. 37-C.C.P. MAR. 4, 2003)
BOARD AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. That Communication 37, Mar. 4, 2003 be received and filed
and the permanent appointment of Paul Clift stated above at
NO. 86 the intermediate salary of $40,838 effective on February 24,
C. AMBRUS, AGENT, USE 219 BRYANT FOR 2003 is hereby approved.
PLACEMENT PASSED
OF HELIPORT ON TOP OF SECOND STORY OF AYES - 13 NOES - 0
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. (HRG. 418)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, NO. 95
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, CITY PLANNING APPOINTMENT
BOARD AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. LABORER 11 (INTER) (A&F)
(ITEM NO. 39-C.C.P. MAR. 4, 2003)
NO. 87 That Communication 39, Mar. 4, 2003 be received and filed
B. WHITE & OTHERS REQ MAYOR RETURN MONEY TO and the permanent appointment of Theresa A. Nichols stated
KEN BAILEY CTR above at the intermediate salary of $26,016 effective on
Dear Ms. LoTempio: February 24, 2003 is hereby approved.
Please late file the enclosed correspondence for Tuesday PASSED
March 18, 2003, Full Council Meeting. AYES - 13 NOES - 0
Thank you for your attention to this matter, if you have any
questions, please feel free to contact my office. NO. 96
Sincerely, APPOINTMENT
Betty Jean Grant SR. ADM. ASST. (MAX) (A&F)
University District Council Member (ITEM NO. 40-C.C.P. MAR. 4, 2003)
Attached petition available for review in The City clerk’s Office That Communication 40, Mar. 4, 2003 be received and filed
REFERRED TO THE COKMITTEE-ON COMMUNITY and the permanent appointment of Kathleen A. Marciano stated
DEVELOPMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF above at the intermediate salary of $43,607 effective on
STRATEGIC PLANNING February 25, 2003 is hereby approved.
PASSED
REGULAR COMMIFTEES AYES - 13 NOES - 0
CIVIL SERVICE
(MARC A. COPPOLA, CHAIRPERSON) NO. 97
NO. 88 APPOINTMENT
ASST. CORP. COUNSEL LIST (LAW) FISCAL SUPV. (MAX) (COM. SVS-)
(CCP# I 7-FEB. 4, 03) (ITEM NO. 4 I-C.C.P. MAR. 4, 2003)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and That Communication 4 1, Mar. 4, 2003 be received and filed
filed. and the permanent appointment of Catherine Sexton stated
ADOPTED above at the maximum salary of $38,068 effective on February
25, 2003 is hereby approved.
NO. 89 PASSED
OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL (LAW) AYES - 13 NOES - 0
(CCP#43-FEB. 18, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and NO. 98
filed. AGREEMENT - BUFFALO CROSSING GUARDS
ADOPTED ASSOCIATION, INC.
(ITEM NO. 42, C.C.P., MAR. 4, 2003)
NO. 90 That the Agreement between the City of Buffalo and the
APPOINTMENT Buffalo Crossing Guards Association, Inc., for the contract
EQUIP. OPERATOR (MAX) (PW) period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004; effective February
(ITEM NO. 22-C.C.P. MAR. 4,2003) 26, 2003, be and hereby is approved and ratified.
That Communication 22, Mar. 4, 2003 be received and filed PASSED
and the permanent appointment of Phillip Gramaglia stated AYES - 13 NOES - 0
above at the maximum salary of $31,838 effective on February Finance
19, 2003 is hereby approved. (Betty Jean Grant, Chairperson)
PASSED
AYES – BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FISHER, FONTANA, No. 99
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, Authorizing Application Grant-In-Aid - Municipal Waste
MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON - 12 NOES – DAVIS - 1 Reduction/Recycling Project- State Contract
(Item No. 116, C.C.P., Feb. 4, 2003)
NO. 91 That the filing of an application in the form required by the
APPOINTMENT HEAVY EQUIP. OPERATOR(MAX)(PW) State of New York in conformity with the applicable laws of the
ITEM NO 23 CCP MAR. 4 2003 State of New York including all understanding and assurances
That Communication 22, Mar. 4, 2003 be received and filed contained in said application is hereby authorized; and
and the permanent appointment of Richard E. Chmiel stated That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets is
above at the maximum salary of $33,392 effective on February directed and authorized as the official representative of the
19, 2003 is hereby approved. City of Buffalo to act in connection with the application and to
PASSED provide such additional information as may be required to sign
AYES – BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FISHER, FONTANA, the resulting contract if said application is approved by New
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, York State; and
MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON - 12 NOES – DAVIS - 1 That the City of Buffalo agrees that it will fund its portion of the
costs of said Municipal Waste Reduction and/or Recycling
Project; and
NO. 92 That five (5) certified copies of this resolution be prepared and
APPT.-FIRE CAPTAIN (MAX) (FIRE) sent to the New York State Department of Environmental
(CCP#25-MAR. 4, 2003) Conservation, Albany, New York 12233-7253, together with
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and one (1) complete application; and
filed. That this resolution shall take effect immediately; and
ADOPTED That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with
PASSED Erie County to implement the program; and
AYES – BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FISHER, FONTANA, That the Mayor is authorized to transfer no more than
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, $35,000.00 annually for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005 from
MARTINO, PITTS, THOMPSON - 12 NOES – DAVIS - 1 the BFI Recycling Account to Erie County as the City of
Buffalo's local share of the program.
PASSED
NO. 93
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
APPOINTMENT
ASST. CORP. COUNSEL II (INTER) (LAW)
NO. 100
(ITEM NO. 30-C.C.P. MAR. 4,2003)
Grant-In-Aid Municipal Waste Red. Recycling Proj. (PW) COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,
(CCP#34-Feb. 18, 03) GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, PITTS AND THOMPSON – 10
That the above item be and the same hereby is received BONIFACIO, FISHER AND MARTINO - 3
and filed.
ADOPTED Legislation
(Richard A. Fontana, Chairman)
NO. 101
M. Coppola-"Muni Bonds Look Cheap"-BEN Article NO. 109
(CCP#53-Mar. 4,03) Reverend George Cushing, Petition to Use 2213 Genesee
That the above item be and the same hereby is received Street - Pole Sign w/Panels
and filed. (Item No. 84, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003)
ADOPTED That after the public hearing before the Committee on
Legislation on March 11, 2002, the petition of Reverend George
NO. 102 Cushing, agent, for permission to use 2213 Genesee Street for
D. Bonifacio-C. DelPrince-Concerns/Problems-Downtown a pole sign with panels at a total height of 10 ft. be, and hereby
Cent. Bus. Dist. is approved on the condition that landscaping surround the
(CCP#60-Feb. 18, 03) area.
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to Passed.
the Committee on Community Development. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
ADOPTED
NO. 110
No. 103 Re-appointment Member to the City Planning Board
D. Bonifacio – C. DelPrince – Conc./Prob. – Downtown (Item No. 1, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003)
Cent. Bus. Dist. (St. Plan) That the re-appointment of Michael G. Lyons, residing at
CCP#5 – Mar. 4, 2003 29 Wright Avenue and Cynthia Schwartz, residing at 833
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to Auburn Avenue, as members of the City Planning Board for a
the Committee on Community Development. term expiring October 9, 2005 be, and hereby is approved.
ADOPTED Passed
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
No. 104
Visitor Center at City Hall NO. 111
(Item No. 118, C.C.P., Jan. 21, 2003) L. McDade-League of Women
Mrs. Grant moved that the above item be recommitted to the Voters-Comments-City-Owned Waterfront Areas
Committee on Finance. (CCP#75-Feb. 18, 03)
ADOPTED. That the above item be and the same hereby is received
and filed.
NO. 105 ADOPTED
City Lottery for Buffalo
(Item No. 146, C.C.P., Feb. 18, 2003) NO. 112
That this Common Council hereby requests the J. O'Neill-Friend of Bflo. River-Comments-City Owned
Corporation Counsel to prepare a Home Rule Message for the Waterfront Areas
New York State Legislature, requesting that the City of Buffalo (CCP#77-Feb. 18, 03)
be allowed to institute a City Lottery that will exclusively benefit That the above item be and the same hereby is received
the residents of the City of Buffalo; and and filed.
That the City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of ADOPTED
this resolution to Governor Pataki, to Assembly Speaker
Sheldon Silver, to the Clerk of the Assembly, to Senate Majority NO.113
Leader Joseph Bruno, to the Secretary of the Senate and to M. WHYTE – COALITION FOR ECONMIC JUSTICE – PUB.
members of the Western New York State Legislative FORUM ON LIVING WAGE LAW
delegation. CCP# 83 – MAR. 4, 2003
Adopted That the above item be and the same hereby is received
and filed.
NO. 106 ADOPTED
Results of Negotiations - 92 Harvard
(Item No. 10, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003) NO. 114
That the offer from Mr. Teysir Abajobir, residing at 14 Architectural Salvage Contract
Horton Place, in the sum of Three Thousand and Five Hundred (Item No. 26, C.C.P., Dec. 10, 2002)
Dollars ($3,500.00) for the purchase of 92 Harvard Place, be (Item No. 41, C.C.P., Feb. 18, 2003)
and is hereby accepted; and That the Mayor be, and he hereby is requested to execute
That the appraisal requested by the City of Buffalo shall be paid the contract between the City of Buffalo and Allentown
by the purchaser; and Association, Inc., on behalf of Buffalo Architectural Salvage
That the transfer tax, recording fees and cost of legal Committee for BASC to render salvage services to the City
description shall be paid by the purchaser; and upon City properties prior to their demolition.
That the Corporation Counsel be authorized to prepare the Passed
necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor AYES - 10 - NOES – 3
be authorized to execute the same, in accordance with the BONIFACIO, COPPOL, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRNCZYK,
terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. GOLOMBEK, GRANT, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO AND
Passed. THOMPSON – 10
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 FISHER, GRAY AND PITTS - 3
NO. 107 NO. 115
Request Evaluation of Shirley Avenue Curbs & Sidewalks Bd. Of Elections-COB Ward Reapportionment 2004
(Item No. 58, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003) (CCP#59-Feb. 18, 03)
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and That the above item be and the same hereby is received
Streets be, and he hereby is requested to evaluate damaged and filed.
sidewalks and curbs on Shirley Avenue between Eggert Road ADOPTED
and Orleans Street.
Adopted NO. 116
A. Thompson-Common Council Reapportionment Map
NO. 108 (#56, 2/4)
Waive Construction Fee for Buffalo Exhibit (CCP#107-Feb. 18, 03)
(Item No. 13 1, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003) That the above item be and the same hereby is received
That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to and filed.
the Common Council without recommendation. ADOPTED
Mrs. Grant Moved:
That the Common Council waive the building fees for the Sea NO. 117
Lion and River Otter Exhibits at the Buffalo Zoo; and A. Thompson-Reapportionment-Var. Items (#57, 2/4)
That the Common Council also waive the $ 1,000 City Planning (CCP#108-Feb. 18, 03)
Board site plan fee for this exhibit. That the above item be and the same hereby is received
PASSED and filed.
AYES - 10 - NOES - 3 ADOPTED
NO. 118 (CCP#24-MAR. 19, 03)
B. Grant-W. Shannon-Req. Norfolk Ave. Remain in Univ. That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Dist. Fruit Belt Task Force.
(CCP#69-Feb. 18, 03) ADOPTED
That the above item be and the same hereby is received
and filed. NO. 128
ADOPTED H. TAYLOR-FRUIT BELT/MED, CORRIDOR-TAX INCRE.
FINANCING DIST. RPT.
NO. 119 (CCP#83-MAR. 5,03)
L. Adamczyk, R. Mohr-Bd. Of Elections-Req. to Place That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Norfolk St. to Univ. Dist. Fruit Belt Task Force.
(CCP450-Mar. 4,03) ADOPTED
That the above item be and the same hereby is received
and filed. NO. 129
ADOPTED H. TAYLOR-CTR. FOR URBAN STUD.-REVITAL. FRUIT
BELT/BFLO NIAGARA MEDICAL CAMPUS (CP
NO. 120 (CCP#29-DEC. 26, 02)
Resp. to Req.-Discontinuance/Abandon. Ashbury Alley That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
(Strat. Plan.) Fruit Belt Task Force.
(CCP#9-Mar. 4, 03) ADOPTED.
That the above item be and the same hereby is received
and filed. NO. 130
ADOPTED CONSULTANT SVS. AGREE.-FRUITBELT PLANNING
STUDY-PH. 2
NO. 121 (STRAT. PLAN)
Creation-Retail Business Services Division-Permits & (CCP#32-10/2/02)
Inspections That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
(CCP#92-Jan. 7, 03) Fruit Belt Task Force.
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to ADOPTED.
the Special Committee on Budget. NO. 131
ADOPTED CONSULTANT SVS. AGREE.-EMSLIE PLANNING STUDY
(STRAT. PLAN)
NO. 122 (CCP#31-10/2/02)
Secondhand Dealer - 74 E. Huron Street Mr. Thompson moved that the above item be recommitted to
(Item No. 33, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003) the Committee on Community Development.
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the ADOPTED.
Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he NO. 132
hereby is authorized to grant a Secondhand Dealer license to HUNTER INTERESTS, INC.-CASINO EC. IMPACT
Ronald L. Cozzi d/b/a Old Editions Bookshop & Cafe located at ANALYSIS-DOWNTOWN BFLO., NY
74 E. Huron Street. (CCP#76-OCT. 29, 02)
Passed. That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 Mayor's Task Force on Casino Gaming.
ADOPTED
NO. 123
Used Car Dealer License - 15 Newfield NO. 133
(Item No. 34, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003) CASINO GAMING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the (CCP#143-OCT. 29, 02)
Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to Mayor's Task Force on Casino Gaming.
Gerlondo Italia, d/b/a Blackrock Salvage located at 15 Newfield. ADOPTED
Passed.
AYES - 12 - NOES - 1 NO. 134
BONIFACIO, COPPOL, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRNCZYK, B. GRANT-R. SMITH-INFO-LOCAL SHARE-SENECA
GOLOMBEK, GRANT, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO AND NATION CASINO REVENUE
THOMPSON – 12 (CCP#69-NOV. 26,02)
PITTS - 1 That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Mayor’s Task Force on Casino Gaming.
ADOPTED.
NO. 124
Used Car Dealer License - 74 Skillen
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
(Item No. 3 5, C.C.P., Mar. 4, 2003)
That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE
Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he
hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to Mike
(CHARLEY H. FISHER III, CHAIRMAN)
Zwelling, d/b/a D & M Collision located at 74 Skillen.
Passed.
NO. 135
AYES - 12 - NOES - 1
PERSONNEL INFO-BLDG INSPECTOR (PERMITS)
BONIFACIO, COPPOL, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRNCZYK,
(CCP#54-DEC. 26, 02)
GOLOMBEK, GRANT, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO AND
That the above item be and the same hereby is received and
THOMPSON – 12
filed.
PITTS - 1
ADOPTED
NO. 125
RESOLUTIONS
A. Thompson & B. Davis-Recycling Issue
(CCP#80-Mar. 4, 03)
NO. 136
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to
BY: MR. BONIFACIO
the Special Committee on Streets Services.
APPOINTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE AIDE
ADOPTED
Whereas: Peter J. Savage, III currently is a Legislative
Assistant to the Niagara District Common Councilmember; and
Community Development
Whereas: Peter J. Savage, III shall be transferred to the
(Antoine M. Thompson, Chairman)
position of Legislative Aide; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
NO. 126
That Peter J. Savage, III, be appointed to the position of
EST. OF LEAD AGENCY/COORD. REVIEW-BFLO. WATER
Legislative Aide effective March 17, 2003.
BD.-MGMT. AGREE (PW)
ADOPTED.
(CCP#20-MAR. 4, 03)
That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the
Committee on Legislation.
NO. 137
ADOPTED
BY: MR. BONIFACIO
DISCHARGE FINANCE COMMITTEE- "REPORT OF
NO. 127
FORMAL DEMOLITION BID(S)-FINAL AWARD REPORT."
H. TAYLOR-FRUIT BELT/MED. CORTIDOR-TAX INCRE.
COM 31, CCP MARCH 4, 2003.
FIN. DIST. PT. (ASSESS/TAX.)
Whereas: The above item is currently in the Common Council's INTRODUCTORY NO. 2 (2003)
Committee on Finance, and A LOCAL LAW amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in
Whereas: This item should be sent to the full Common Council relation to the department of human resources
for a vote; and BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
That the Common Council does hereby discharge the Section 1. That Article Eleven of the Charter of the
Committee on Finance from further consideration of the above City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as
item and said item is now before the full Common Council. follows:
Mrs. LoTempio Moved: § 11-5. Divisions.
That the above communication be discharged from There shall be in the department of human
the Committee on Finance from further consideration; and resources the following divisions:
That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and (a) Division of Personnel
Streets, be, and he hereby is authorized to award contracts for (b) Division of Employee Relations
the demolition of numerous properties for Bid Number One to (c) Division of Compensation and
Zoladz Construction in the amount of $140,754; Bid Number Benefits
Two to Zoladz Construction in the amount of $97,084; Bid (d) Division of Civil Service
Number Three to Zoladz Construction in the amount of § 11-6. Director of Personnel; Appointment; Qualifications.
$117,522; Bid Number Four to Zoladz Construction in the The head of the division of personnel shall be the
amount of $132,718; CDBG Funded Bids to Zoladz director of personnel. He or she shall be appointed by, and
Construction in the amount of $56,500; 32 Fuhrmann serve at the pleasure of, the commissioner of human
Boulevard to Cambria Contracting in the amount of $18,000. resources. The director shall have a minimum of five (5) years
Passed. experience in senior personnel management position, with
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER, FONTANA, recruitment or training specialization, and should possess a
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
MARTINO, THOMPSON-12. § 11-7. Duties and Powers of Director.
NOES-PITTS-1. The director of personnel shall be a deputy of the
commissioner of human resources, and shall have authority to
NO. 138 act generally for and in place of the commissioner. He or she
BY: MR. BONIFACIO shall be responsible for the [administration of the civil service
PERMISSION TO HANG BANNER ON NIAGARA STREET law, for the preparation and maintenance of all job descriptions,
Whereas: Holy Angels Parish is sponsoring its annual for the formulation and administration of hiring practices to
"Tombola" this summer, and obtain and retain qualified persons for all positions, for the]
Whereas: To commemorate this very popular event, Holy uniform enforcement of all requirements on residency and
Angels requests permission to hang a banner across Niagara affirmative action and Americans with disabilities act[,] . He or
Street between Porter and Connecticut Streets from May 20, she shall review and investigate complaints from employees on
2003 through July 2, 2003; and policies and procedures, prepare workshops for newly hired
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: employees, coordinate training and civil service examination
That the City of Buffalo permit Holy Angels Parish to hang a preparation, develop and implement recruiting efforts for city
banner across Niagara Street between Porter and Connecticut employment, manage employee communications, create and
Streets from May 20 to July 2, 2003) in accordance with all maintain policy manuals and employee handbooks to
conditions, restrictions, and requirements as set forth by the encourage effective communication between management and
Department of Public Works and the City of Buffalo. employees, prepare and conduct training programs for current
PASSED. employees for sensitivity, sexual harassment, occupational
AYES-13. NOES-0. safety and any other related personnel issues, including
implementing any city wide performance review programs and
NO. 139 merit based compensation systems and [for the preparation
BY: MR. BONIFACIO & MR. DAVIS and maintenance of all personnel records, and for such] other
PERMIT BUFFALO BISONS TO HANG BANNERS ON duties as may be delegated by the commissioner of human
NIAGARA AND OAK STREETS resources.
Whereas: The Buffalo Bisons will soon kickoff another exciting The director of personnel shall also be responsible
season of baseball in Downtown Buffalo, and for analyzing staffing levels of each city department, including
Whereas: To commemorate the 2003 season, the Bisons seek filled and unfilled positions, the number of temporary and
permission to hang banners on Niagara Street near West Ferry provisional positions, and the preparation of a comprehensive
Street, and on Oak Street near Swan Street in Buffalo for the report with recommendations for the reduction or consolidation
duration of the 2003 season; and of positions which shall balance budgetary savings with
Whereas: These banners would be similar to the banner effective city operations. [Such] This report shall be prepared
currently hanging on Delaware Avenue by the Buffalo annually, [delivered] submitted to the mayor, and filed with the
Destroyers, and common council prior to the last day of January of each year.
Whereas: The City of Buffalo supports baseball in Buffalo and He or she shall analyze statistical data and other information
wishes the Bisons great success in 2003 - and concerning all aspects of employment functions in order to
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: identify and determine causes of personnel problems and
That the City of Buffalo hereby permit the Buffalo Bisons to submit recommendations for improvement related to the city's
hang banners on Niagara Street near West Ferry Street and on employment policies and procedures.
Oak Street near Swan Street in accordance with all conditions, § 11 -9. Director of Employee Relations; Appointment;
restrictions, and requirements as set forth by the City of Buffalo Qualifications.
and the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. The head of the division of employee relations shall
PASSED. be the director of employee relations. The director shall be
AYES-13. NOES-0. appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the commissioner of
human resources. The director shall have a minimum of five (5)
NO. 140 years experience in the negotiation and administration of
BY: MR. COPPOLA collective bargaining and other employee agreements, and
DISCHARGE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college
NO. 75, CCP MAR 4, 2003 - "MEMO. OF or university.
UNDERSTANDING" § 11-10. Duties and Powers of Director.
Whereas: No. 75, CCP Mar. 4, 2003 "Memo. Of The director of employee relations shall be a deputy
Understanding" is presently before the Committee on Civil of the commissioner of human resources, and shall have
Service; and authority to act generally for and in place of the commissioner.
Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be The director shall be responsible for the negotiation and
considered by that administration of collective bargaining agreements with
committee; employee organizations. The director shall seek to include in
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: such agreements provisions for city wide performance review
This Common Council does hereby discharge the Committee programs and merit based compensation systems. He or she
on Civil Service from further consideration of No. 75, CCP Mar. shall also be responsible for the processing of all grievances
4, 2003,"Memo. Of Understanding", and said item is now and reporting on the fiscal impact of same, for the conduct of
before the Council. all disciplinary actions mandated by the city's collective
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY bargaining agreements or the provisions of civil service law, [for
DEVELOPMENT. the management of employee communications, for creating
and maintaining a policy manual and employee handbook to
NO. 141 encourage effective communication between management and
BY: MR. COPPOLA employees,) and for such other duties as may be delegated by
CITY OF BUFFALO the commissioner of human resources.
LOCAL LAW NO. _ (2003)
The director shall have direct access to the mayor in IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the
his or her capacity as the principal city representative in the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance
negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. is necessary.
§ 11-13. Administrative Director; Appointment; Qualifications. ANDREW A. SANFILIPPO, DEPUTY COMPTROLLER and
The head of the division of civil service shall be the MICHAEL A. SEAMAN, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby
administrative director of civil service. He or she shall be certify that the above change is necessary for the proper
appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the commissioner of conduct, administration and performance of essential services
human resources. The administrative director shall have five of that department. We recommend that the compensation for
(5) years of full time experience in the field of personnel, public said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the
administration or law, two years of which must have been in a foregoing ordinance.
responsible supervisory capacity and should possess a That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the
bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties
§11-14 Duties and Powers of the Administrative Director. for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil
The administrative director shall be a deputy of the Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and
commissioner of human resources and shall have the authority certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as
to act generally for or in place of the commissioner. He or she being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed
shall be responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of position.
the provisions of civil service law and rules for the classified APPROVED AS TO FORM
civil service of the city of Buffalo and the administration of the Michael B. Risman
city's civil service examination program and job classification Corporation Counsel
plan. 03/05/2003 - Attachment
The administrative director shall also be responsible PASSED
for certification of eligible, payroll certifications, preparation and AYES-13. NOES-0.
maintenance of job specifications and personnel records and
shall act as an advisor to legislators, department heads, NO. 143
employees and the general public on the interpretation of civil BY: MR. Coppola
service law, related rules and regulations and the procedures to SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
be followed in order to conform with civil service law and rules. VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
[§ 11-13.] § 11-15. Rules, Regulations and Appeals. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as
The commissioner of human resources shall follows:
promulgate rules for the administration of classified civil service That Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo,
in the city of Buffalo as authorized by the civil service law of relating to Various Departments under the various subheadings
New York and approved by the New York state civil service relating to positions listed below is hereby as follows:
commission. Such rules shall include provisions for appeals to Note: Old Salaries are in brackets
be heard by a civil service appeals board with authority to This ordinance shall take effect as per the respective dates on
render advisory rulings to the commissioner of human the attached schedule.
resources. APPROVED AS TO FORM
[§ 11-14.] 11-16. Civil Service Appeals Board. Michael B. Risman
Any administrative decision involving the Corporation Counsel 03/05/2003 Attachment
interpretation or application of such rules shall, at the request This ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2001.
of any person involved in or aggrieved by such a decision, be It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 1-4-15 of the Charter,
referred to the civil service appeals board. The matter shall be that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
heard by the civil service appeals board and upon the necessary.
conclusion of the hearing, the said board shall render a written We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor, Andrew A. SanFiliippo,
opinion and recommendation to the commissioner of human Deputy Comptroller, James B. Milroy, Commissioner of
resources. The civil service appeals board shall consist of [six Administration and Finance,, Joseph N. Giambra,
(6)] five (5) unsalaried citizens of the city of Buffalo appointed Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets, Raymond
by the mayor who shall also designate one of the appointees to McGurn, Commissioner of Permits and Inspections, and
serve as chairman. All appointments by the mayor shall be Michael A. Seaman, Director of Budget, recommend that the
subject to confirmation by the common council. The term of compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective
each of the members of the appeal board shall be three (3) amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance.
years except that in appointing members to the initial board, the PASSED.
mayor shall appoint [two] one member[s] for a one year term, AYES-13. NOES-0.
two members for a two year term and two members for a three
year term [so that in each succeeding year, the terms of two NO. 144
members of the appeals board shall expire]. Each member BY: MR. COPPOLA
shall continue to serve until the appointment and qualification of SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE “F”
that member's successor. Vacancies on said board occurring JULY 1, 2001 - JUNE 30, 2003
other than by expiration of the term shall be filled for the The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as
unexpired term. follows:
[§ 11-15.] ~ 11-17. Effective Date of Article. That part of Subdivision (A) of Section 35 - 9 of Chapter 35 of
The existing municipal civil service commission shall continue the Code of the City of
to administer the provisions of the civil service law until the first Buffalo, relating to Salary and Wage Schedule "F", AFSCME
day of July, 2001, at which time the commissioner of human Local 265 1, is hereby amended to read as follows:
resources will be responsible for administering the provisions See Attached Schedule "F"
of the civil service law. All other provisions of this article shall APPROVED AS TO FORM
become effective on the first day of July, 2000. Michael B. Risman
Section 2. Insofar as the provisions of this local law are Corporation Counsel
inconsistent with the provisions of any other local law or act, the 03/05/2003 - Attachment
provisions of this local law shall be controlling. PASSED.
Section 3.This local law shall take effect immediately, AYES-13. NOES-0.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Michael B. Risman NO. 145
Corporation Counsel BY: MR. COPPOLA
NOTE: Matter in brackets () to be deleted; matter unlined is STATE AND LOCAL AID AND STIMULUS ACT OF 2003
new. Whereas: The United States Military is becoming more of a
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE reservist force and many of those reservists come from local
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES police and fire departments. Thus, local communities such as
the City of Buffalo must make up for the lost manpower, and
NO. 142 the significant costs that are associated with that loss;
BY: MR. COPPOLA Whereas: Forty members of the Buffalo Police Department's
SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 876 member uniformed force are in the reserves. Three (3)
04- OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER members have been activated at a cost to the City of over
1042 - DIVISION OF AUDIT $3000 per week in salary in benefits or $1062 per officer per
The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as week. If all forty reservists on the Department are called up, the
follows: cost to the City would be at least $115,560;
That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Whereas: Thirty-six of the Buffalo Fire Department's 815
Buffalo, relating to 04 - Office of the Comptroller, 1042 - members are in the reserves. Five (5) members have been
Division of Audit, which currently reads: activated, and two (2) additional members have recently been
1 Senior Account Clerk Stenographer $ 26,316 - $ 29,652 placed on twenty-four hour call-up notice. The five (5) members
Is hereby amended to read: activated cost the City $288 per week;
1 Associate Account Clerk $ 27,773 - $ 32,263
Whereas: The Buffalo Police Department and the Buffalo Fire 2. That this Common Council will conduct a Public Hearing on
Department are required to pay benefits to their activated the matter stated in said "Notice of Hearing" at 2:00 P.M. in the
reservists and to pay the difference between their military and Council Chambers on the 1st of April 2003.
regular salaries; ADOPTED.
Whereas: If all the reservists in both the Buffalo Police and
Fire Departments are called up, the amount both departments NO. 148
would be required to pay in salaries and benefits and to BY: BRIAN C. DAVIS
compensate for the loss of manpower would swell the overtime PERMISSION TO HANG A BANNER ACROSS DELAWARE
budgets of both departments; AVENUE IN FRONT OF TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Whereas: The Buffalo Police and Fire Department is not Whereas: The Trinity Episcopal Church located at 371
required to replace activated reservists; Delaware Avenue will be having a Trinity White Elephant Sale;
Whereas: In addition to the tremendous financial strain a full and
call-up would place upon the City, it would also significantly Whereas: To celebrate the event, they would like permission to
impact the City's public safety and potentially undermine the temporarily hang a banner across Delaware Avenue; and
City's emergency preparedness; Whereas: The Trinity Episcopal Church is familiar with the
Whereas: The State and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus banner requirements, and will purchase the necessary bond
Act of 2003 has been proposed to amend title 3 1, United before the banner is hung;
States Code, to provide Federal Aid and economic stimulus Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
through a one-time revenue grant to the States and their local That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo grants
governments; permission to the Trinity Episcopal Church to hang a banner
Now therefore be it resolved that: advertising the sale; and
This Common Council supports the State and Local Aid and Be It Further Resolved:
Stimulus Act of 2003 (S.201) introduced in the United States That said banner will hang from April 19 through May 10, 2003;
Senate by Senator Charles E. Schumer on January 22, 2003 and
and referred to the Committee on Finance. Be It Finally Resolved:
ADOPTED. That the banner meets all the requirements of pertinent City
departments and that no existing laws are violated.
NO. 146 PASSED.
BY: COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS AYES-13. NOES-0.
LAND DISPOSITON -
AMENDED LEASE WITH NO. 149
OPTION TO PURCHASE - BY: MR. DAVIS
ELLICOTT LOFTS WAIVE FEES FOR ALARM AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS
WHEREAS, the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency has AT FIRE DEPARTMENT FACILITY AT 20 ELMWOOD
duly designated Ellicott Lofts and/or other legal entity to be AVENUE
formed as qualified and eligible Redeveloper In accordance Whereas: The Buffalo Fire Department has received a Federal
with rules and procedures duly adopted by the Agency; and Emergency Management Agency grant to install an
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has published a Notice of access/security system at the Department's city-owned facility
Public Hearing, as required by Section 507, Subdivision 2(d) of located at 20 Elmwood Avenue; and
the "General Municipal Law" and Whereas: The Department has requested a waiver of the
WHEREAS, the proposed Amended Lease with electrical ($50) and alarm ($20) permit fees for this project,
Option to Purchase has been duly submitted to this Common which amounts to a total of $70;
Council by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: This Common Council hereby waives the alarm and electrical
1. That Ellicott Lofts and/or other legal entity to be permit fees for the installation of an access/security system at
formed was duly designated as qualified and eligible the Buffalo Fire Department's city-owned facility at 20 Elmwood
Redeveloper by the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, is hereby Avenue.
approved as the Redeveloper for Ellicott Lofts. PASSED.
2. That the Mayor, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or AYES-COPPOLA, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRANCZYK,
any officer of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is hereby GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO,
authorized to execute any and all deeds or other documents PITTS, THOMPSON-11.
necessary to convey land described in the proposed "Amended NOES-BONIFACIO & FISHER-2.
Lease Agreement With Option to Purchase" to Ellicott Lofts
and/or other legal entity to be formed in accordance with the
terms of said Agreement and for the consideration recited NO. 150
therein. RESOLUTION
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY By: Messrs. Fontana & Thompson and all other
DEVELOPMENT. councilmembers
AYES-BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, DAVIS, FISHER, FONTANA, Re: Potential Living Wage Settlement
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK, GRANT, GRAY, LOTEMPIO, Whereas: The City is currently involved in litigation with the
MARTINO, THOMPSON-12. Coalition for Economic Justice and Citizen Action in relation to
NOES-PITTS-1. the enforcement of the Living Wage ordinance; and
Whereas: The ordinance was amended last year to ease the
NO. 147 City's enforcement burden; and
BY: COUNCILMEMBER DAVIS Whereas: Coalition of Economic Justice and Citizen Action
SET PUBLIC HEARING would like to see further amendments to the legislation to make
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH it easier for employees subject to the living wage ordinance;
WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE and
495 ELLICOTT Whereas: The litigation makes it difficult to reach a satisfactory
WHEREAS, Ellicott Lofts and/or other legal entity to conclusion; and
be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been Whereas: The conflict in this matter would be better resolved
duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in by the legislative branch than by the judiciary through the
accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed by the Courts; and
City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and Whereas: It would be beneficial for the Law Department and
WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Counsel for Coalition for Economic Justice to discuss a
Agency and the Redeveloper has negotiated an Amended strategy to settle this case.
Lease with an Option to Purchase 495 Ellicott; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
WHEREAS, the terms of said Amendment to the If the Coalition for Economic Justice is willing, the Corporation
Lease Agreement with option to purchase has been approved Counsel is hereby requested to engage in settlement
by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and discussions with the Coalition for Economic Justice.
WHEREAS, said Amendment to the Lease
PASSED
Agreement with option to purchase has been forwarded by the
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0
City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council
for action, pursuant to section 507, subdivision 2(d) of the
NO. 151
General Municipal Law; and
BY: MR. FRANCZYK MR THOMPSON
WHEREAS, Article 15A of the "General Municipal
RE: NATIONAL AGENDA ECLIPSED BY WAR
Law" requires that the disposition of land may be approved only
WHEREAS: The Bush Administration is solely focused on
after a public hearing on due notice.
fighting a foreign war, and for the last two years has had no
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
urban agenda, or is supporting policies detrimental to American
1 .That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the notice
cities; and,
attached hereto and marked "Notice of Hearing" in the Buffalo
News, no later than the 21st day of March 2003.
WHEREAS: The Bush Administration scrapped President's WHEREAS: As the snows of March melt, so, inevitably,
100,000 man federal police program for cities like Buffalo, is carpets of hitherto covered garbage, filth, litter and debris
attempting to scrap tax benefits for the purchase of municipal become visible through-out Buffalo neighborhoods; and,
bonds, and had adopted a tax program largely beneficial to WHEREAS: These obnoxious, blowing debris fields, clog
America's most wealthy citizens, thus hurting the poor, working vacant lots, pile ankle deep on sidewalks, shrubs, lawns,
and middle classes; and, fences, parking lots, etc.; and,
WHEREAS: President Bush invoked Buffalo in his State of the WHEREAS: Buffalo in many places looks like a filthy city
Union Speech as an area where an alleged terrorist cell was because of this debris, some of which is illegally dumped by
uncovered, yet he has committed no federal Homeland Security people outside the neighborhood, while, in other cases, some
funding to Buffalo. In the meantime, hundreds of millions of citizens routinely throw garbage out of cars or onto sidewalks
dollars has been pumped into downtown Detroit and the Detroit upon leaving fast food restaurants, food stores, delis, etc.; and,
train terminal for the Northern Headquarters of Homeland WHEREAS: The Common Council is aware of the seriousness
Security; and, of this problem and has submitted a resolution requesting the
WHEREAS: The nation's economy continues to falter, while toughening of the anti-litter ordinance; and,
any positive domestic policy is eclipsed by Bush's obsession WHEREAS: The Mayor's Impact Team, Jim Pavel's crew, the
with war in Iraq; and, Streets Division, as well as Council Members' offices along
WHEREAS: There is no doubt that Sadam Hussein is an with citizens and block clubs have cleaned up garbage and
oppressive right-wing military dictator, who has cruelly debris strewn areas. Street sweepers have already been
persecuted his people but in the past the U.S. has provided evident on some streets. As an annual 'Rite of Spring,"
him with arms and foreign aid; and, responsible homeowners can be seen throughout the city
WHEREAS: War should be a last resort to settle international cleaning this filth off their lawns and yards, and the city should
problems, and the Common Council is deeply concerned by the give all the help it can to help them make Buffalo a cleaner city;
likely loss of American life in addition to innocent Iraqi civilians; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Common Council supports and urges the federal That city departments develop a plan to clean up garbage
government to exhaust all possibilities to avoid war in Iraq by strewn neighborhoods with crews and street sweepers as soon
attempting to bring a close to the crisis though diplomatic as possible, including on the Rother, Loepere and Lathrop
means; and, street areas and throughout the East Side and elsewhere in the
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: city; and,
That the Bush Administration offer at least some of the billions BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
of dollars in proposed aid to foreign countries to induce them to That the city enforce all garbage container laws outside of delis
supporting an Iraqi war, into an urban aid package for and food shops, where much of the litter emanates; and,
American cities, and that the Bush Administration develop a BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED:
national policy that prioritizes an urban agenda. That, pending approval of a new ordinance, police aggressively
ADOPTED issue tickets to citizens they see throwing paper, debris or
garbage out of cars or walking down the street.
NO. 152 ADOPTED
BY: MR. FRANCZYK
RE: RAMPANT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AT NO. 154
FILLMORE/PECKHAM By: Ms. Grant, Ms. Gray, Ms. LoTempio, Mr. Thompson,
WHEREAS: For many years the comer dell store and Mr. Fontana, Mr. Golombek, Mr. Pitts
apartments at 529-533 Fillmore Avenue at the comer of Re: Ordinance Amendment
Peckham Street has been an epicenter of drug dealing, Chapter 133 - City Property
shootings, assaults, burglaries, gang activity, noise, fights, The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain
sexual molestation, harassment and murder; and, as follows:
WHEREAS: This gathering place of criminal mayhem has long That Section 133-22 of Chapter 133 of the Code of the City of
been known to police, yet despite frequent arrests, the problem Buffalo be added to read as follows:
continues to fester, with a rash of gang shootings at this § 133-22. Architectural salvage.
notorious site in recent weeks; and, A. The City of Buffalo, pursuant to its authority as an owner of
WHEREAS: Police records show that there have been serious real and personal property, for preserving the health, safety and
police incidents at this comer on the order of at least one call general welfare of the residents and visitors of the City and for
per week since 1997, for a total of over 350 serious calls; and, preservation of historic and other valuable assets of the City
WHEREAS: Police placed "No Loitering by Police and the community, hereby claims any and all salvage rights
Commissioner Order" signs at this location, but they have no from City owned proper-ties. Salvage rights may be a condition
effect; and, for the demolition by the City of buildings conveyed to the City
WHEREAS: Citizens lives are put in jeopardy by the or by consent of owners of structures not owned by the City.
continuation of the rampant lawlessness at this location, and an B. The head of a City agency having the custody or control of
elderly man was mugged and murdered coming out of this real or personal property belonging to the City about to be
store in recent years; and, demolished shall ensure that fixtures of architectural, aesthetic,
WHEREAS: Legitimate businesses are jeopardized by this or historic significance that could be recycled are retrieved from
activity and may be forced out of the area because city the property, if the City determines to salvage such property. If
authorities have been unable to put a stop to this problem once the City does not retain these fixtures, the City, through the
and for all; and, Director of Purchase and the Director of Real Estate, shall sell
WHEREAS: The Common Council has brought this situation the fixtures (and other salvageable materials
repeatedly to the attention of the Police Commissioner and the from the property) or contract for the removal and sale of the
Buffalo Police Department, and arrests have been made, but a fixtures. The Director of Purchase, Director of Real Estate or
more concerted effort by all relevant city departments need to the entity that the City contracts with to dispose of the fixtures
be employed to rooting out this neighborhood menace; and, shall report to the Common Council and the Comptroller the
WHEREAS: At all times of the day and night gang members sale of the fixtures and the proceeds obtained from the sale of
stand in front of this store, ironically named the "Friendly Deli, these fixtures.
"and there have been reports that rival drug gangs are fighting It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,
for turf control; and, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is
WHEREAS: Although it is undetermined if the operators of the necessary.
Friendly Dell are aiding and abetting this illegal activity, they APPROVED AS TO FORM
certainly create an atmosphere conducive to the mayhem and PASSED
criminality present at this location; AYES - 12 - NOES – 1
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: BONIFACIO, COPPOL, DAVIS, FONTANA, FRNCZYK,
That the Buffalo Police Department, Law Department, and GOLOMBEK, GRANT, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO AND
Permit and Inspection Services Department develop an action THOMPSON – 12
plan to clean up this comer, and also report on the use of PITTS - 1
relevant city ordinances to the situation, primarily Chapter 294
on Nuisance Abatement and Chapter 131, on Certificate of NO. 155
Operation, or other applicable statutes or actions. BY: Mrs. Grant
REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE Transfer of Funds
REORGANIZATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, Capital Improvement Contingency
CORPORATION COUNSEL AND THE DIRECTOR OF Division of Buildings
PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS That pursuant to §20-12 of the Charter and the Certificate of
the Mayor and the Deputy Comptroller submitted to the
NO. 153 Common Council, the sum of $265,000 be and the same is
BY: MR. FRANCZYK hereby transferred from the Capital Improvement Contingency
RE: ENFORCE ANTI-LITTER CAMPAIGN account and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth
below:
From: Note: Matter in brackets to be deleted, matter underlined is
17220007 - 470001 Capital Reserve Contingency new.
$265,000
To: NO. 158
17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project By: Mrs. Martino, Mr. Fontana
$265,000 SUBJECT: Flood Insurance
From: Whereas: The residents of South Buffalo, on almost an annual
17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project basis, face a back wash of water and debris into their
$265,000 basements from storm water overload created by the rise of
To: water and ice in the Cazenovia Creek and Buffalo River, and
30012406 - 445100 Division of Buildings - Whereas: On almost an annual basis the City of Buffalo
Reconstruction of City Owned Swimming & Diving Pools suffers a loss of revenue due to overtime expenses and clean
$265,000 up after the ice jams and high water levels created by a quick
Passed thaw, and
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 Whereas: Property owners who currently hold mortgages or
home improvement loans on properties located in the
No. 156 designated flood plains in the South District are required by the
BY: Mrs. LoTempio Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to purchase
Subject: Home Rule Message -S.1938;A.4341: Sale of flood insurance policies on their property; and
Bonds and Notes By the City of Buffalo Whereas: This mandatory payment of flood insurance is
Whereas: There has been introduced in the New York State creating a financial hardship on many residents who live in
Legislature Senate Bill S.1938 and Assembly Bill A.4341, "An close proximity to the Buffalo River or Cazenovia Creek. In
act to amend local finance law, in relation to the sale of bonds some areas it is contributing to the deterioration of
and notes of the City of Buffalo"; and neighborhoods by preventing new development while also
Whereas: The purpose of this Bill is to extend for one year a deterring the sale of property in the designated flood plain; and
funding mechanism used by the city for projects requiring Whereas: For almost three years Councilmember Mary
immediate attention; and Martino, with the assistance of Commissioner Joseph
Whereas: This Act amends Section 54.30 of the Local Finance Gjambra, and the Department of Public Works has had
Law to extend the provisions of this section from June 30, 2003 ongoing discussions with representatives from the Federal
to June 30, 2004; Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Senator Charles
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the City of Buffalo hereby Schumers office; and
requests the enactment into law of Senate Bill S. 1938 and Whereas: To date nothing has been resolved to offer relief to
Assembly Bill A.4341, "An Act to amend local finance law, in the residents who live in the designated flood plain the South
relation to the sale of bonds and notes of the City of Buffalo"; District.
and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
Be It Further Resolved: That the City Clerk is hereby authorized That the Army Corp of Engineers immediately meet with this
and directed to certify passage of this resolution and to send Honorable Body and provide any and all mitigation plans for
copies thereof to the Home Rule Counsel of the Senate and the West Seneca and other areas along Cazenovia Creek and the
Assembly and to the members of the Western New York Buffalo River. This report shall also include time lines of these
delegation of the State Legislature. plans to eliminate the unnecessary hardship to the
ADOPTED communities associated with this ongoing problem since the
early 1900's, and
NO. 157 Be It Further Resolved:
By Mrs. Martino That Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton as well as
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amendment Chapter 175 - Fees Congressman Jack Quinn assist with an investigation as to the
Whereas: The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does status of all encumbered funding and to the status of this
hereby ordain as follows, and project; and
Whereas: That Chapter 309 of Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code Be It Finally Resolved:
of the City of Buffalo is amended to read as follows-, and That the City of Buffalo City Clerk send certified copies of this
Whereas: 309-28, use of facilities; and resolution to Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton and
Whereas: Congressman Jack Quinn.
City Resident ADOPTED
Change
GOLF COURSES NO. 159
Seasonal fee for South Park, $160.00 By: Mrs. Martino and Mr. Davis
Cazenovia and Delaware SUBJECT: Universal Prekindergarten Program 2003-2004
Golf Courses Whereas: Governor George Pataki has announced cutting the
Senior citizens 60 and over $80.00 funding for the Universal Prekindergarten Program in the
With city identification cards 2003-2004 New York State Budget Proposal, and
Monday to Friday Whereas: 75% of brain growth occurs before the age of 5.
Youths under 16 with city $80.00 (Christopher Wills, The Runaway Brain, 1993); and
Identification cards Whereas- 85% of a person's intellect, personality and social
Monday to Friday skills are developed by the age of 5 (Purves, Body and Brain,
Daily fees for South Park, Cazenovia and Delaware Golf Harvard University Press, 1988, adopted from DW Thompson,
Courses On Growth and Reform, Cambridge University Press); and
Seniors and youths $ 8.00 Whereas- Children in prekindergarten are 50% less likely to
On weekends and holidays need special education services than children who had no
I8 holes on weekdays $ 9.00 prekindergarten. They are 25% less likely to be held back by
to Noncity Resident Change the end of third grade. (NYS Education Department,
to Department of
GOLF COURSES Experimental Prek Evaluation, 1982-1 NYS Board of Regents
Seasonal fee for South Park, ($3 10.00] Study on Cost Effectiveness in Education); and
$285.00 Whereas: Every dollar invested in preschool programs returns
Cazenovia and Delaware seven dollars in savings for remediation, welfare payments,
Golf Courses unemployment, and other compensatory costs. (Schweinhart,
Senior citizens 60 and over $230.00 Barries, and Welkart, High/Scope Perry Preschool Study,
With city identification cards 1993),
Monday to Friday and
Youths under 16 with city $160.00 Whereas: Seven out of 10 police chiefs picked "providing more
Identification cards educational child care programs and after school programs" as
Monday to Friday the most effective of four options to reduce Juvenile violence,
Daily fees for South Park, Cazenovia and Delaware Golf compared to 17% for the next most popular selection,
Courses prosecuting more juveniles as adults." (George Mason
Seniors and youths [$16.00] $14.00 University Poll of Police Chiefs, 1999).
On weekends and holidays Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
I8 holes on weekdays [$16.00] $14.00 That this Honorable Body opposes the elimination of the
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: Universal Prekindergarten Program and that Governor George
It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 3 19 of the Charter, E. Pataki provide additional funding for this program-, and
that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is Be It Finally Resolved:
necessary. That a copy of this resolution be filed with Governor George E.
PASSED Pataki, Lt. Governor Mary 0. Donohue, Regional
AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 Representative of Western New York Timothy Doolittle, and the
Western New York State and Federal Representatives as per Buffalo Report" that Green Gold commissioned from the
attached listing. University of Buffalo Urban Planning Graduate Program; and
ADOPTED Whereas: The Wind Action Group has adopted the creation of
a demonstration wind turbine within the City of Buffalo as one
NO. 160 of its prime goals, and has identified several potentially
RESOLUTION suitable sites for wind turbines; and
By: Mr. Pitts Whereas: A modem demonstration wind turbine within the City
RE: HOME RULE MESSAGE - ASSEMBLY BILL #A6059 would stimulate local interest in wind energy, provide Western
AND SENATE BILL #S2667 - "AN ACT TO ALLOW New Yorkers with a "close up " experience with this exciting
WILLIAM P. GRILLO TO FILE A REQUEST FOR TIER II new technology, and put Buffalo on the wind development map,
STATUS IN THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL as few cities throughout the world have constructed "urban
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH THE STATE turbines" within their boundaries to date; and
COMPTROLLER" Whereas: The Wind Action Group could benefit greatly from
WHEREAS: A BILL HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN THE NYS the resources of the Office of Strategic Planning in refining
ASSEMBLY, #A6059, AND IN THE NYS SENATE, #S2667- information related to these sites, including property
"AN ACT TO ALLOW WILLIAM P. GRILLO TO FILE A ownership information, and GIS related data such as distance
REQUEST FOR TIER H to the nearest residence, population density, and opportunities
status in the New York State and local employees' retirement to locate related industries and businesses adjacent to the
system with the state comptroller"; and turbine(s);
Whereas: William P. Grillo is an employee of the City of Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That:
Buffalo, who currently serves as Principal Planner and is a This Common Council requests the Office of Strategic
member of the New York State and Local Employees' Planning to assign staff and resources to aid the Wind Action
Retirement System; and Group in developing a demonstration wind turbine within the
Whereas: Previously, Mr. Grillo has held several titles as an City of Buffalo.
employee of the City of Buffalo. He worked for the Buffalo ADOPTED
Urban Renewal Agency from December 27, 1977 to January
11, 1999, and has worked as an Administrative Aide with the NO. 162
City of Buffalo from April 13, 1975 to December 26, 1977; and Resolution
Whereas: For reasons not ascribable to his own negligence, By: Mr. Thompson, Mr. Davis
Mr. Grillo did not file a membership application in such system Re: Memorialize the New York State Legislature and
during April 3, 1975 to December 26, 1977. This legislation the Governor on the Impact of the Proposed State Budget
would grant William P. Grillo retroactive membership, as a Tier on Summer Jobs For Low Income Youth
H member, and allow for reimbursement of all employee Whereas: The New York State Governor's Proposed Budget
retirement contributions; and eliminates $25 million statewide for the Temporary Aid to
Whereas: Bill #A6059 and #S2667 will change the date of Needy Families (TANF) Summer Youth Employment Program-,
membership of William P. Grillo, an employee of the City of and
Buffalo, to April 3, 1975, thereby making him a Tier 11 member Whereas.- The City of Buffalo would lose $1,216,595 to
of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement provide summer jobs in 2003 to low income Buffalo youth,
System; 14-21 years old; and
Now, Therefore be it Resolved: Whereas.- If this funding is lost in 2003, the Buffalo Summer
That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo goes on record Youth Employment Program would be unable to provide
in support of Assembly Bill #A6059 and Senate Bill #2667 -"an summer jobs to approximately 1,300 low income Buffalo Youth;
act to allow William P. Grillo to file a request for Tier II status in and
the New York State and local employees' retirement system Whereas: All Youths provided with summer jobs through the
with the state comptroller"; and TANF Summer Employment Program are low income (TANF
Be it Further Resolved: Recipients or TANF eligible) and many have other barriers to
That the City Clerk be directed to forward certified copies of employment, including physical and educational handicapping
this home rule message to Governor George Pataki, conditions-, and
Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi, to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Whereas: Of the 1,288 Buffalo young 'a" sters provided with a
Silver, to the Clerk of the Assembly, to Assembly Majority summer job through the 2002 TANF Summer Employment
Leader Paul Tokasz, to the Secretary of the Senate, to Senate Program:
Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, and to members of the Western 970 (75%) Were African American
New York Legislative delegation. 130 (10%) Were Hispanic
ADOPTED 173) (13%) Were White
954 (740%) Were 14 or 15 years old, too young for most jobs
NO. 161 in the
RESOLUTION private sector; and
By: Mr. Pitts, Mr. Franczyk and Mrs. Grant Whereas: Youths in the Summer Youth Program worked a
Re: Request Assistance from the Office of Strategic combined 200,000 Hours and provided 150 not-for-profit
Planning in Evaluating Wind Turbine Sites organizations in Buffalo with an array of services such as day
Whereas: It is important that Buffalo take an early role in the care and elder support, park and pool maintenance, office
transition to an economy fueled by renewable energy in order support, recreational activities, classroom support, custodial
to take advantage of the significant benefits this transition will and building/grounds maintenance support; and
bring; and Whereas: Of the $1,216,595 in Summer TANF funds
Whereas: Among these projected benefits are: Cutting air allocated to Buffalo in 2002, $1&41 775 or over eighty five
pollution, with a resulting benefit to human health; Promoting (85%), went to wages and fringe benefits for participating
stable energy prices for the local economy, as renewable youth, These wages were then spent, predominantely at local
energy "fuel sources" such as wind and solar radiation are free businesses to purchase necessary school supplies, clothes,
and abundant; Cutting the pace of global climate instability - an food, etc., and
environmental catastrophe that is Whereas: The Summer Youth Employment Program helps
picking up speed, and which is largely caused by the release of young people obtain essential workplace skills that become
carbon and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere the foundation for a lifetime of productive work
during the burning of fossil fuels; Lessening our nation's Now Be It Therefore Resolved That:
dependence on foreign oil, which costs America dearly both in The City of Buffalo requests that the Governor of the State of
defense dollars and in the way energy concerns distort our New York restore funding for the TANF Summer Youth
foreign policy; Creating local economic spin off benefits, as the Employment Program-, and
reorienting of our economy to use renewable energy will create Be It Further Resolved That:
enormous opportunities, as new products and processes The City Clerk forward Certified Copies of this resolution to the
are developed in the areas of energy generation, transportation, New York State Governor, George Pataki, State Senate
and residential and commercial construction; and Minority Leader, David Patterson, the Speaker of the New York
Whereas: Buffalo is in a great position to develop wind State Assembly, Sheldon Silver, State Senate Majority Leader,
power, as our prevailing winds come from the wide open Joseph Bruno, The Clerk's office of the New York State
reaches of Lake Erie and proceed unabated to the Buffalo Assembly, The Clerk's office of the New York State Senate, the
waterfront, resulting in unusually strong winds; and Clerk's office of the Western Now York Delegation, and the
Whereas: In addition, due to deindustrialization and other Western New York Federal Delegation.
forces, our City has a vast inventory of open and underutilized ADOPTED
land, much of it on the waterfront, that is ideal for the siting of
wind turbines; and NO. 163
Whereas: Buffalo's Green Gold Development Resolution
Corporation has developed a Wind Action Group to act on the By Mr. Thompson, Mr. Davis
recommendations of the "Wind Energy Initiatives for Greater Re: Memorialize New York State Legislature on Proposed
Changes-Empire Zone Program
Whereas: The City of Buffalo was designated as an Empire Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken
Zone in 1994 to stimulate business and economic development from the table. Seconded by Mr. Fontana CARRIED
in the City of Buffalo and the Western New York Region; and Mrs. LoTempio now moved that above item be received and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo’s Empire Zone Program provides filed.
participating businesses with incentives such as real property Seconded by Mr. Fontana
tax abatements, wage tax credits, utility and sales tax
RECEOVED AND FILED
exemption status; and
Whereas: The City of Buffalo received a second Empire Zone
No. 168
designation in January 200 1, which has stimulated
Opposing the War in Iraq
investments of
(#130-3/4/03)
$638,609,671 and resulted in the retention of 16,693 full time
Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the
jobs and-2,3360 part-time jobs
table. Seconded by Mr. Fontana CARRIED
Whereas: The City of Buffalo's Empire Zone Program has
Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the above item be received and
created and maintained 612 Empire Zone certified companies,
filed. Seconded by Mr. Fontana
the 3 d highest certification in New York State-, and
RECEIVED AND FILED
Whereas: The City of Buffalo is the core of the Western New
AYES – BONIFACIO, COPPOLA, FISHER, FONTANA,
York Region and the Empire Zone Program is crucial to this
FRANCZYK, GOLOMBEK,GRAY, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO
area; and
AND THOMPSON – 10
Whereas: Governor Pataki's 2003-2004 budget proposes to
NOES – DAVIS, GRANT AND PITTS - 3
eliminate
administrative finding relative to the Empire Zone Program,
NO. 169
which will
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
impact the application of program in the City of Buffalo and
The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in
possibly
the Common Council Chambers, I')"' floor City Hall, Buffalo,
state wide.
New York, unless otherwise noted.
Whereas: The Empire Zone administrators provide technical
Regular Committees
assistance support to small businesses, market the program to
Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 9:30
businesses outside the state, manage the amending Empire
o'clock A.M.
Zone boundaries and serve as a liaison with local officials. In
Committee on Finance Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 10:00
the past New York State has agreed to pay for part of the
o'clock A.M.
administrative cost of running a professional office to fulfill
following Civil Service
these obligations-, and
Committee on Legislation Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 2:00
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That:
o'clock P.M.
The Buffalo Common hereby goes on record as opposed to the
Committee on Comm. Dev- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at
proposed changes to the City of Buffalo Empire Zone Program
10:00 o'clock A. N-1
and petitions the New York State Governor reconsiders his
Committee on Education Wednesday, March 26, 200' ) at 2: 00
proposal; and
o'clock P.M
Be It Finally Resolved That:
Special Committees
The City Clerk send certified copies of this resolution to the
Bi-National Bridge Thursday. March 20, 2003 at 2:00 o'clock
Office of the Speaker of the Assembly, Sheldon Silver, the New
P.M. in
York State Senate Minority Leader, David Patterson, the New
Room 1417 City Hall.
York State Governor's Office, George Pataki, Empire State
Police Reoranization Monday, March24, 2003 at 10:00 o'clock
Development, The Clerk's Office of the New York State
A.M. in
Assembly, the New York State Senate Majority Leader, Joseph
Room 1417 City Hall.
Bruno, and the Clerk's Office of the New York State Senate,
Energy Monday- March 14, 2003 at 2-00 o'clock P.M. in
and the Western New York State Delegation.
Room 1417 City Hall.
ADOPTED
(Public Disclaimer): All meetings are subject to change and
cancellation by the
No. 164
respective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that
By Mr. Thompson
there is sufficient
Felicitations/In Memoriam
time given for notification, it will be provided. In addition, there
Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions
may b
sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated:
meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office Is not made
Felicitation for Alice Stanley Mathis
aware, therefore,
By Councilmember James Pitts, Charles Michaux III
unless we receive notice from the respective Chairmen, we can
ADOPTED.
only make
notification of what we are made aware.
NO. 165
BY: ANTOINE M. THOMPSON
No. 170
Appointments
Adjournment
Commissioners of Deeds
On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Gray, the
Required for the Proper
Council adjourned at 5:25 pm
Performance of Public Duties
That the following persons are hereby appointed as
BOARD OF POLICE AND FIRE PENSION PROCEEDINGS
Commissioner of Deeds for The term ending December 31,
#3
2004, conditional upon the persons so appointed certifying
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR-201 CITY HALL
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the
MARCH 20, 2003
Maria Rosa
Present: Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor; Michael B. Risman,
TOTAL 1
Corporation Counsel-2
ADOPTED
Absent: James W. Pitts, Council President; Andrew
NO. 166
SanFilippo, Deputy Comptroller-2.
BY: ANTOINE M. THOMPSON
The Journal of the last meeting was approved.
Appointments
NO. 1
Commissioner of Deeds
I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension
That the following persons are hereby appointed as
Fund for the month of March 2003 amounting to $11,685.24
Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,
and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of
2004, conditional, upon the person so appointed certifying
the persons named herein for the amounts stated.
under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City
Adopted
Clerk:
Ayes-2. Noes-0.
CLANTON JR, SIDNEY NOBILE, GLORIA
NO. 2
PASQUARELLA, LISA DAVIS SR,
I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police Pension
CHARLES
Fund for the month of March 2003 amounting to $14,045.00
NOWACZYK, MARIAN
and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of
Total: 5
the persons named herein for the amounts stated.
ADOPTED
Adopted.
Ayes-2. Noes-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NO. 3
On motion by Mr. Masiello, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire
NO. 167
Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11: 10 a.m.
BOND RESOLUTION FIRE APPARATUS $980,000
(ccp# 157 Jan 21, 2003)