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Home My WebLink About00-0627 00-06-27.txt No. 13 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO JUNE 27, 200 MAYOR Hon. Anthony M. Masiello COMPTROLLER Anthony Nanula 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 BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS - ELLICOTT KAREN R. ELLINGTON - FILLMORE RICHARD A. FONTANA - LOVEJOY BYRON BROWN - MASTEN DOMINIC BONIFACIO - NIAGARA JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR. - NORTH MARY M. MARTINO - SOUTH BETTY JEAN GRANT - UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Barbara Miller- Williams, Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Betty Jean Grant, Rosemarie LoTempio CLAIMS COMMITTEE: Betty Jean Grant, Chairman, Marc A. Coppola, Mary M. Martino, Richard Fontana and Barbara Miller-Williams-Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Beverly Gray, Chairman, Byron Brown, Joseph Golombek Jr., Rosemarie LoTempio, Charley H. Fisher III, and Karen Ellington-Members Page 1 00-06-27.txt FINANCE COMMITTEE: Byron Brown, Chairman, Marc A. Coppola, Karen R. Ellington, Charley H. Fisher III, Mary M. Martino, Barbara Miller-Williams-Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Rosemarie LoTempio, Byron Brown, Beverly Gray, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Joseph Golombek Jr. RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio , Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Charley H. Fisher III, Chairman, Dominic Bonifacio Jr., Beverly Gray, Joseph Golombek Jr., Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana SPECIAL COMMITTEES TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Rosemarie LoTempio, Betty Jean Grant, Barbara Miller-Williams. BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio , Chairman, Byron Brown , 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 Bonifacio Jr., Chairman, Karen R. Ellington, Richard Fontana, Barbara Miller-Williams, Mary Martino, Charley Fisher III. CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL - BUFFALO TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2000 AT 2:00 P.M. PRESENT - James W. Pitts President of the Council, and and Council Members Bonifacio, Brown, Coppola, Ellington, Fisher, Fontana, Golombek Grant, Gray, LoTempio, Martino, Pitts, and Williams - 13. ABSENT - None. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr.Fontana, the minutes of the stated meeting held on June 13, 2000 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR FROM THE MAYOR NO. 1 APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, Page 2 00-06-27.txt PARKS, AND STREETS; COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES; COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT AND INSPECTION SERVICES I, Anthony M. Masiello, do hereby appoint the following candidates to the respective positions listed below, effective July 1, 2000: Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets Joseph N. Giambra 22 Taunton Place Buffalo, New York 14216 Commissioner of Community Services Donald 0. Allen 232 Sycamore Street Buffalo, New York 14204 Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services Raymond K. McGurn 48 Narragansett Road Buffalo, New York 14220 I certify that the candidates listed above are qualified under the new City Charter to discharge the duties of their respective offices, subject to Common Council confirmation. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL,THE DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER NO. 2 REAPPOINTMENT& APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES This is to notify the Common Council that pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 91 of Article VI of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, as amended, I hereby reappoint and appoint the following persons as members of the Committee for Persons With Disabilities, commencing immediately: Reappointment: EXP. Gerald J. Caci, 197 Ransom RoadLancaster, 14086 3/31/03 Ms. Mary ,Gryc, 389 Elmwood Ave.-Apt. #2, Buffalo, 14222 3/31/03 Ron Clark,77 Karen Drive, Tonawanda, 14150 3/31/03 Appointment; Vincent J. LoVallo, 36 Standish, Buffalo, 14216 3/31/03 Mr. LoVallo is Chief of Staff to the Mayor and former Commissioner of Streets, Chief of Staff to the Common Council, Councilman-at-Large and North District Councilmember. His term will commence immediately and expire March 31, 2003 Cecile A. Mauge, MD, 1088 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, 14209 3/31/03 Due to impairment from Multiple Sclerosis she is no longer in practice. Despite her disability Dr. Mauge keeps physically and mentally active as possible. Dr. Mauge will be a great asset to the Committee for Persons with Disabilities. Her term will commence immediately and expire on March 31, 2003. I hereby certify that the above named individuals are fully qualified to serve as members of the Committee for Persons Page 3 00-06-27.txt with Disabilities. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 3 RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 66 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, I hereby re-appoint Edward J. Mahoney, residing at 131 Coolidge Road, Buffalo, New York 14220 to the Municipal Civil Service Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2001, at which time the Commissioner of Human Resources will become responsible for administering the provisions of the Civil Service Law - pursuant to Article I I of City Charter. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER NO. 4 NOMINATE MEMBERS COMMISSION ON CITIZENS RIGHTS Dear Honorable Councilmembers: Pursuant to Article 18, Section 18-21 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, I am proud to nominate, for confirmation by your Honorable Body, the following individuals to the Commission on Citizens Rights and Community Relations: For Three (3) Year Term Thomas Higgins, 187 Cumberland, Buffalo, NY 14220 Leeland N. Jones, Jr., 89 East Depew, Buffalo, NY 14214 Lana Benatovich, 43 Middlesex Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 For Two (2) Year Tenn Sandra Mobley-Terry, 30 East Morris, Buffalo, NY 14214 Joseph S. DeJames Maldonado, M.D., 218 Clinton Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Rev. Dr. Robert J. Perelli, CJM 1088 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 Loretta Renford, 95 Maplenidge, Buffalo, NY 14215 For One (1) Year Tenn Jack C. Anthony, 91 Greenfield Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 Peter A. Weinmann, 286 Huntington Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 Ross T. Runfola, 96 Cleveland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 LaVonne Ansari, 815 Auburn Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 I have confidence in the abilities of these outstanding individuals named above and feel that they bring the necessary intelligence, experience, sensitivity, and perspective to promote better relations in the City of Buffalo in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, or other community concerns. Biographies and/or resumes of the candidates will be distributed to each member of the Common Council. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE DIVISION OF COLLECTIONS AND THE COMPTROLLER FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 5 C. MCCAFFREY 40 HIGH ST. Page 4 00-06-27.txt ACCESSORY SIGN ITEM NO. 98, C.C.P. 6/13/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits. The applicant seeks to erect an illuminated 4'xS'xl6' pole "ID" sign at 40 High Street. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of a 41x5lx161 accessory sign conditioned on plantings and landscaping at the base of the sign. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 6 MIGHTY TACO 2363 DELAWARE AVE. ACCESSORY SIGN ITEM NO. 97, C.C.P. 6/13/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits. The applicant seeks to erect an illuminated 71xlOlxl8l pole "ID" sign and a 31x6' ground drive-thru sign at 2365 Delaware Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the proposed accessory signs. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 7 M. WOLASZ 217 PORTER AVE. ACCESSORY SIGN ITEM NO. 113, C.C.P. 5/30/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Application for billboard, ground or pole sign permits. The applicant seeks to erect an illuminated 71x5l of 151 pole "ID11 sign at 217 Porter Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of a 7'xSlxl5l accessory sign conditioned on plantings and landscaping at the base and the removal of a temporary sign on the premises. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 8 R. CAULEY 1855 HERTEL AVE. SIDEWALK CAFE ITEM NO. 47, C.C.P. 5/30/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 413-59 of the Buffalo Code, Sidewalk cafes. The applicant seeks to encroach the right-of-way with a 12'xS' sidewalk cafe at 1855 Hertel Avenue. Under SEQR Page 5 00-06-27.txt the proposed sidewalk cafe is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the sidewalk caf6 with the following conditions: 1.All required permits are obtained prior to operating the sidewalk cafe. 2.No outside music. 3.Closing no later than 11:00 P.M. 4.No outside trash receptacles. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 9 IRON MOUNTAIN CORP. 100 BAILEY AVE. BUILDING ADDITION ITEM NO. 99, C.C.P. 6/13/2000 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, June 20, 2000, considered the matter captioned above pursuant to Section 511-67 of the Buffalo Code, Buffalo Coastal Special Review District. The applicant seeks construct a 62,000 s.f., 45' high, building addition for a records storage facility at 100 Bailey Avenue. Under SEQR the proposed building is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to approve the issuing of a Negative Declaration and the proposed building addition with the following conditions: 1.All conditions set by the Common council with regard to the abandonment and sale of the portion of Old Bailey to Iron Mountain be met. 2. The river side of the building incorporated neutral colors opposed to conflicting colors on the building fagade. 3. The river side of the building include additional plantings, as needed, to fill any areas devoid of trees. 4. All new trees be a minimum 311 caliper. 5. Any grassy areas on the river side of the building be from natural growth and not turf. 6. The pathway being provided for access to the river be landscaped and maintained. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMPTROLLER NO. 10 REPORT OF AUDIT DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT AND CONTROL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND BROADWAY MARKET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ITEM NO. 195, C.C.P. 04/04/00 In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit copies of the Broadway Market Capital Improvements for the period July 1, 1986 to May 31, 2000. Summation Based on our examination, we provide the following summary of Broadway Market bond funds: Bonds Page 6 00-06-27.txt ApprovedAmountTotal 1987-88$500,000 1988-89250,000 1997-98540,000 1998-99500,000 1999-001,000,000 $2,790,000 Encumbered Expensed 200-717-015$684,826 202-402-002589,301 203-717-011298,654 1,572,781 Subtotal$1,217,219 Add: Due from BMMC (Save-A-Lot) 6,488 Total Balance Available$1,223,707 We note that the above bonds approved for 1999-2000 and totaling $1 million have yet to be sold by the City as of May 31, 2000 and are therefore currently unavailable. Also, it is incumbent that the Broadway Market Management (BMMQ reimburse the City the above Save-A-Lot monies totaling $6,488 and for the City to deposit this reimbursement back into the bond fund account in order to be available for future renovations and/or rehabilitation of the Broadway Market. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 11 REPORT OF AUDIT BUFFALO WATER BOARD REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS In response to the directive requiring the Comptroller to file audit reports with the Common Council, I hereby submit copies of the Buffalo Water Board, Review of the Financial Results of Operations, for the period July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1999. Summary The Board has lowered water rates, reduced the overall cost of operating the water system, and is in the process of transitioning to a fully metered water distribution system. However, the Board's financial position has deteriorated during the last two fiscal years, as reserves and fund equity have been depleted. Further, the Board, although meeting its debt service covenant, was precariously close to not doing so at June 30, 1999. The status quo or continued weakening of the Water Board's financial position could lead to the suspension or withdrawal of the credit ratings and reports cited above. This would have an adverse effect on the Water Board's ability to finance debt and in the worst case, the System could find it to be prohibitively expensive to enter, or be shut out of, the short and long term borrowing markets. The Board, besides needing sufficient cash flow to finance its short term day to day operations and capital improvements, must also cope with ever changing technology, edicts of the Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA), and unforeseen events such as costly broken water mains. The Board must strive to maintain adequate Debt Service Coverage, sufficient reserves, and Fund equity to provide a cushion, should annual operating revenues and expenses not conform to projections. While there may be additional factors contributing to the financial position of the Water Board, their options are essentially limited to reducing costs or increasing water Page 7 00-06-27.txt rates. Therefore, a pro-active approach to establish a sound and prudent, short and long term fiscal plan is an essential step to ensuring fiscal stability of the Water Board. The Board, the Authority, the Operator, the Rate Consultant and Consulting Engineer, must jointly agree on a plan which must strive to balance keeping water rates at their lowest levels, providing sufficient capital funding to maintain the system, maintaining reasonable reserves and fund equity to sustain investor confidence, and developing monitoring systems to enable corrections and improvements to occur more timely. These efforts will not only create a healthier fiscal position, but will improve fund equity and restore investor and ratepayer confidence. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE BUFFALO WATER BOARD NO. 12 CERT OF NEC CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT COMM DEV Authorization for Additional Capital Indebtedness We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 359 of the Charter, that it is necessary to authorize an increase in indebtedness for Capital Projects Program, provided by the Common Council prior to July 1, 1999 for the ensuing fiscal year, by adding the following item: Capital Projects Department of Community Development Division of Development Citywide Neighborhood Stabilization & Redevelopment $500,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY, May 11, 2000 Mayor Comptroller RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 13 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY INCREASED APPROPRIATION DUNN TIRE PARK We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that an increase in the sum of $2,455.72 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2000 is necessary in Enterprise Fund -Dunn Tire Park, to meet a contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The amount of increased appropriation will be met from the Dunn Tire Park account Retained Earnings Reserve for Replacements as listed below, not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The detail of the requirements are set forth below: From: Enterprise Fund - Dunn Tire Park$2,455.72 50000000-273-000 - Reserve for Replacements To: 50024806 - Enterprise Fund - Dunn Tire Park 443200 - Building Repairs$2,455.72 Dated: Buffalo, NY, June 19, 2000 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 14 Page 8 00-06-27.txt CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY TRANSFER OF FUNDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTINGENCY DIVISION OF BUILDINGS We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $5,000 be transferred and reappropriated from the Capital Improvement Contingency account, as set forth below: From: 17220007 - 470001 Capital Reserve Contingency $5,000 To: 17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project $5,000 From 17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project $5,000 To: 30012406 - 445100 Division of Buildings Reconstruction of City Owned Swimming & Diving Pools $5,000 Dated: Buffalo, NY, June 20, 2000 MAYOR COMPTROLLER RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 15 CERT OF NEC GENERAL CITY VARIOUS We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of be transferred and reappropriated from the Various Departments, as set forth below: The amounts to be transferred represent unexpended balances of items contained in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time for the purpose for which they were appropriated. FROM: ORGOBJAMOUNT 11353001411001 Salary6,400 11354001412002 Seasonal 11556001411001 Salary2,100 10780001411001 Salary4,300 12003001413001 Overtime184,650 12010001412001 Temporary Services35,000 12022001411001 Salary14,500 12133001411001 Salary38,000 12133001413001 Overtime6,400 12139001411001 Salary1,700 12138001413001 Overtime2,100 13113001413001 Overtime4,800 13112001411001 Salary1,980 13110001411001 Salary4,900 13191001411001 Salary1,700 13234001411001 Salary1,000 13296001411001 Salary48,700 14211001411001 Salary1,450 14211001413001 Overtime3,500 14407001411001 Salary3,800 14406001411001 Salary500 14406001412002 Seasonal1,500 14626001411001 Salary800 15050001411001 Salary5,880 17306002429005 Salary Adjustment 213,284 TOTAL$613,944 Page 9 00-06-27.txt ORGOBJMOUNT 10331001411001 Salary3,538 10370001411001 Salary639 10370001415001 Auto Allowance15 10546001411001 Salary6,562 10546001413001 Overtime1,243 10546001413003 Acting Time1,826 10546001414001 Longevity575 10647001411001 Salary1,422 10647001412002 Seasonal3,259 10647001413001 Overtime974 10647001413003 Acting Time387 10647001415001 Auto Allowance6,108 10768001411001 Salary1,579 10768001414001 Longevity700 10781001413001 Overtime8,260 10782001411001 Salary230 10782001413003 Acting Time66 11150001411001 Salary6,049 11151001411001 Salary726 11252001412002 Seasonal4,788 11252001413001 Overtime21 11355001411001 Salary3,124 11412001413001 Overtime2,251 11413001411001 Salary4,515 11475001411001 Salary5,281 12000001411001 Salary3,698 12000001413001 Overtime45,403 12001001411001 Salary131,000 12021001411001 Salary66,795 12021001411002 Duty Disability1,620 12023001412002 Seasonal1,625 12131001411001 Salary217 12131001413001 Overtime355 12132001411002 Duty Disability107,554 12134001413001 Overtime3,956 12135001413001 Overtime11,559 13090001411001 Salary215 13100001411001 Salary1,550 13111001411001 Salary7,442 13116001411001 Salary980 13140001413001 Overtime469 13291001411001 Salary1,375 13295001411001 Salary2,363 14000001411001 Salary7,308 14000001415001 Auto Allowance273 14074001411001 Salary1,391 14074001415001 Auto Allowance189 14160001411001 Salary11,305 14160001413001 Overtime12,860 14170001413001 Overtime5,172 14197001413001 Overtime3,390 14222001 413001 Overtime8,895 14312001411001 Salary4,450 15003001413001 Overtime16,804 15020001411001 Salary290 15030001412002 Seasonal19,191 15030001413001 Overtime21,525 16000001411001 Salary3,485 16110001411001 Salary6,000 16233001411001 Salary2,891 16233001413001 Overtime198 16260001414001 Longevity1,470 Page 10 00-06-27.txt 16350001411001 Salary21,125 16350001413001 Overtime503 16350001413003 Acting Time1,388 16350001415001 Auto Allowance6,385 16351001411001 Salary3,562 16351001413004 Shift Differential134 16351001415001 Auto Allowance140 16440001411001 Salary130 Total$613,944 RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 16 APPOINT SUPERVISING ACCT PERM MAX Appointment Effective: June 26, 2000, in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Accounting, to the Position of Supervising Accountant, Permanent, Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of: $47,314 Richard Whitcomb, 669 McKinley Parkway, Bflo, NY 14220 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 17 APPOINT ASSOCIATE ACCT TEMP MAX Appointment Effective: June 26, 2000 in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Accounting to the Position of Associate Accountant, Temporary Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of: $41,379 Richard A. Butler, 197 Esser Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL NO. 18 REQUEST COPY OF MINUTES Dear Ms. Rosner: Would you please forward a copy of the minutes of the Federal Enterprise Community meeting of June 19, 2000, to my office as soon as possible? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 19 77-791/2 CHIPPEWA STREET BALCONY OVER RIGHT OF WAY Mr. Michael Sherk, owner of McMonkeys Bar, located at 77-791/2 Chippewa Street, has requested permission to install a balcony which would encroach City right of way at said address. The proposed balcony would measure 50 feet in length, extend 5 feet from the building face into City right of way and be 14 feet above the public sidewalk. The Department of Public Works has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 413-67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a "Mere License" for said installation provided the following conditions are met: 1.That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary for said installation. 2.That the balcony be installed exactly as shown on drawings submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. 3.That no portion of the balcony be less Page 11 00-06-27.txt than 14' above the public sidewalk. 4.That, as per chapter 413-67 F of the City Ordinances, in the event that the Commissioner of Public Works determines the encroachment must cease as a result of factors effecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, or the needs of the City, the Commissioner of Public Works may order the immediate removal of said encroachment. 5.That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works with a certificate of insurance, in an amount deemed sufficient by the Corporation Counsel, which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any loss or damage caused by the installation, use and/or removal of said balcony. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 20 REPORT OF BIDS - FRANCZYK PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT On Wednesday, June 7, 2000, the Department of Public Works received and opened public bids for the Franczyk Park Drainage Improvement Project. The following bids were received: SLC Environmental Services $159,200.00 C.Destro Development$279,500.00 Environmental Products and Services $336,897.56 Based on the bids received I recommend that your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to award a contract to SLC Environmental Services in the amount of $175,120.00 (base bid $159,200 + $15,920 (10% unit price increase) = Total award $175,120.00). This work is being done in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Community Development, Environmental Management Commission and the Parks Department. The engineer's estimate for this work is $185,000 and funds are available in Capital Project Accounts #30440806 and 30331906. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated January 4, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to award a contract for Franczyk Park Drainage Improvement Project, to SLC Environmental Services, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $159,200.00. Funds for the project are available in Capital Project Accounts #30440806 and 30331906. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 21 BUFFALO LIBRARY ACCESSIBILITY ITEM NO. 172; CCP 02/22/00 The above referenced resolution has been referred to this department for comment by the Committee on Legislation. Please be advised that this department is in agreement with the previous cost estimates provided by the Library and submitted to Your Honorable Body in CCP 3/7/00; item #23. These estimates are for elevator installations, handicapped Page 12 00-06-27.txt ramps, toilet room renovations, door width modifications, visual alarms, counter height adjustments, etc. It is our intent to begin by preparing contract documents and bidding out the modifications to the Franczak and Niagara Branch Libraries. Bids should be available in the late fall of 2000. At the same time we will prepare schematic designs and cost estimates for work on the remaining City-owned branch libraries. Once completed, this information will be submitted to Your Honorable Body. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 22 CHANGE IN CONTRACT CITY HALL EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the City Hall Emergency Generator Replacement, Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc., C #92010171. 1 .Furnish and install a remote radiator to cool the new emergency generator as required to meet the NEC Standards. This radiator was not a part of the contract as bid. Work includes all piping, wiring and mechanical work for a working system. The radiator is to be located in the areaway outside the building at the northeast corner. Add $ 25,600.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($25,600.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount$ 412,000.00 Amount of This Change Order (#1) Add$ 25,600-00 Revised Contract Amount $ 437,600.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Engineer (M/E Engineering, P.C.) and the Department of Public Works and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34321706 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 12, 2000, be received and filed-, and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc., an increase in the amount of $25,600.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to City Hall Emergency Generator Replacement, C #92010171. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34321706 445 100 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 23 CHANGE IN CONTRACT FILLMORE-FERRY POLICE PRECINCT GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Fillmore-Ferry Police Precinct, General Construction, Montco Construction Co., Inc., C #91988500. 1.Furnish and install a range, dishwasher, exhaust hood, refrigerator, icemaker unit, water supply kit, and a microwave oven. Page 13 00-06-27.txt Add $ 3,547.18 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($3,547.18). Summary: Current Contract Amount $2,460,267.41 Amount of This Change Order (#7) Add$3,547.18 Revised Contract Amount$2,463,814.59 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Trautman Associates) and the Department of Public Works and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 30333006 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 19, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 7, to Montco Construction Co., an increase in the amount of $3,547.18, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Fillmore-Ferry Police Precinct, General Construction, C #91988500. Funds for this project are available in CPF 30333006 445 100 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 24 CHANGE IN CONTRACT GRANT/FERRY VIDEO PATROL I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Grant/Ferry Video Patrol, Electrical Work, Hendler Electric, C #91992600. 1.A repeater system (transmitters/receivers) to get a direct line of site between the monitoring station and cameras. Enclosures for pole mounted transformers. Add$ 20,328.06 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Eight and 06/100 Dollars ($20,328.06). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 88,500.00 Amount of This Change Order (#1) Add $ 20,328.06 Revised Contract Amount $108,828.06 Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 30228206 - Division of Engineering. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 20, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Hendler Electric, an increase in the amount of $20,328.06, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Grant/Ferry Video Patrol, Electrical Work, C #91992600. Funds for this project are available in CPF 30228206 -Division of Engineering. Page 14 00-06-27.txt PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 25 CHANGE IN CONTRACT MAIN TUPPER POLICE PRECINCT GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Main Tupper Police Precinct, General Construction, C. Nichter Construction, C #91994200. 1.Furnish and install 2 hour sprayed-on cementitious fireproofing to the exposed structural steel in the garage area. Add $ 7,562.00 2.Furnish and install one (1) 24" built-in dishwasher. Add $ 360.00 3.Omit toilet paper holders and soap dispensers. These items are being supplied by others. Deduct $ 345.00 4.Furnish and install gypsum board soffits at the elevator lobby to conceal mechanical work. ADD $2,720.00 5.Omit two (2) swing gates at the parking lot. Deduct $4,875.00 6.Furnish and install solid plastic privacy screens at the gang shower rooms. Add $ 3,013.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Five and 00/100 Dollars ($8,435.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount$3,067,950.00 Amount of This Change Order (#7) Add $8,435.00 Revised Contract Amount $3,076,385.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Foit Albert Associates) and the Department of Public Works and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320306 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 16, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 7, to C. Nichter Construction, an increase in the amount of $8,435.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Main Tupper Police Precinct, General Construction, C #91994200. Funds for this project are available in CPF 35320306 445100 Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 26 CHANGE IN CONTRACT NORTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY HVAC WORK I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Northwest Branch Library, HVAC Work, R. P. Mechanical, C #92010187. 1 . Furnish and install a bird screen on the outside air louver.Add $ 201.00 2.Furnish and install two (2) smoke detectors in the new duct work.Add $ 300.00 3.Furnish and install a new control system for the Page 15 00-06-27.txt machine room heater.Add $ 150.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Seven Hundred Fifty One and 00/100 Dollars ($751.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount$ 82,999.00 Amount of This Change Order (#1) Add$751.00 Revised Contract Amount$ 83,750.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 30336606 445100 -Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 15, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to R. P. Mechanical, an increase in the amount of $7 5 1. 00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Northwest Branch Library, HVAC Work, C#92010187. Funds for this project are available in CPF 30336606 445100 Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 27 CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRECINCT 11 RENOVATIONS HVAC CONTRACT I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Precinct 11 Renovations, HVAC Contract, Joseph Davis, Inc., C #92010159. Change approximately 15 elbows which connect to the ceiling diffusers due to a change in the ceiling elevation. A new suspended acoustic tile ceiling had to be placed lower than the existing ceiling when the existing tile adhesive could not be removed from the existing ceiling. Add $ 495.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Four Hundred Ninety Five and 00/100 Dollars ($495.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 109,200.00 Amount of This Change Order (#1) Add $495.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 109,695.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Trautman Associates) and the Department of Public Works and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34321206 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 19, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Joseph Davis, Inc., an increase in the amount of $495.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct 11 Renovations, HVAC Work, C#92010159. Funds Page 16 00-06-27.txt for this project are available in CPF 34321206 445100 Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 28 CHANGE IN CONTRACT SENECA BABCOCK CENTER RECONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Seneca Babcock Center Reconstruction, General Construction, The Hadala Corporation, C #92010170. 1. Paint walls in Exercise Room 111. Add$ 1,771.00 2. Replace rotted wood floor and floor joists in Room 123. Add $ 1,276.00 3. Repair damaged wall in Toilet Room 121. Add$ 917.00 4. Furnish and install new roofing on roof areas 3, 4, and 5 Areas 1 and 2 were recently reroofed. Add$ 55,983.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Fifty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Three and 00/100 Dollars ($59,947.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 167,421.00 Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add $ 59,947.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 227,368.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Biedny & Associates) and the Department of Public Works and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 30341006 445100 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 15, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 2, to The Hadala Corporation, an increase in the amount of $59,947.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Seneca Babcock Center Reconstruction, General Construction, C #92010170. Funds for this project are available in CPF 30341006 445 100 -Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 29 MICHIGAN AVENUE BRIDGE OVER EXCHANGE STREET BIN 2260610 - CITY OF BUFFALO, ERIE COUNTY P.I.N. 5754.55 Permission is requested from your Honorable Body to authorize the Mayor of the City of Buffalo to enter into all necessary resolutions/agreements with the New York State Department of Transportation to administer, design, bid, construct and inspect reconstruction of the Michigan Avenue Bridge over Exchange Street, BIN 2260610, P.I.N. 5754.55. This Project will be funded utilizing 80% Federal, 16% State Marchiselli and 4% City of Buffalo Capital Funds. Therefore, permission is also requested for the City to pay any necessary costs related to right-of-way acquisition, Page 17 00-06-27.txt preliminary engineering, final design and construction phases of this project. Funds for the City's share of project costs is available in our Capital Projects Account #31740206. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 21, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Mayor be, and he hereby is authorized on behalf of the City to enter into all necessary resolutions/agreements with the New York State Department of Transportation to administer, design, bid, construct and inspect reconstruction of the Michigan Avenue Bridge over Exchange Street, BIN 2260610, PIN. 5754.55. That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to pay any necessary costs related to right-of-way acquisition, preliminary engineering, final design and construction phases of this project. Funds for the City's share of the project costs is available in Capital Projects Account #31740206. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 30 RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION MICHIGAN AVENUE BRIDGE OVER EXCHANGE STREET CITY OF BUFFALO BRIE COUNTY In connection with the reconstruction of the Michigan Avenue Bridge over Exchange Street (BIN 2260610 - PIN 5754.55), it will be necessary for the City of Buffalo to acquire title, in fee, for nine (9) small parcels of land to be used for street right-of-way and five (5) parcels to be acquired as temporary easements during construction. The parcels and their reputed owners are as follows: Parcel 1-Fee-Erie County Industrial Development Agency Parcel 2-Fee-Erie County Industrial Development Agency Parcel 3-FeeFree Trade Center, Inc. Parcel 4-FeeUpstate Milk Cooperatives, Inc. Parcel 5-FeeThe Uniland Partnership, L.P. Parcel 6-FeeThe Uniland Partnership, L.P. Parcel 7-FeeJames T. Sandoro Parcel 8-Temp EasementThe Uniland Partnership, L.P. Parcel 9-Temp EasementThe Uniland Partnership, L.P. Parcel 10-TempEasement-James T. Sandoro Parcel 11 - Temp Easement-James T. Sandoro, Jr. Parcel 12 -Temp Easement- James T. Sandoro Parcel 13 -Fee Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Parcel 14 - FeeGraybar Electric Company, Inc. I am, therefore, requestinq Your Honorable Body to direct the Office of the Comptroller to negotiate with the various property owners for the acquisition of the parcels in question. Funds for the acquisition of these parcels are available in our Capital Project Account No. 31740206. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the Comptroller and the Director of Real Estate be and they are hereby authorized to negotiate with the various property owners listed in the above communication to acquire said properties in conection with the reconstruction of the Michigan Ave. Bridge over Page 18 00-06-27.txt Exchange St. for right-of-way and temporary easements. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 31 JEFFERSON AVENUE AT EAST UTICA STREET; NEWSSTAND WITHIN RIGHT OF WAY Mr. James W. Ragland Jr., owner of the newsstand located at the northeast comer of Jefferson Avenue and East Utica Street, has requested permission to expand same. The existing newsstand measures 10 feet in length and 4 feet in width. Mr. Ragland proposes to extend the existing structure to 23 feet in overall length. Although the newsstand has been locate( at this intersection for over thirty years no license exists. The Department of Public Works has reviewed this application pursuant to Chapter 289 (Newsstands) and Chapter 413-67 (Encroachment Regulations) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a "Mere License" to encroach City right of way provided the following conditions are met: 1 .That the applicant obtain an annual newsstand license from the Division of Licenses as described in Chapter 289 of the City Ordinances. 2.That the applicant obtain a building permit and any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 3.That the applicant obtain written permission from the owner of the property which abuts the right of way which the newsstand occupies. 4.That the newsstand does not exceed 23 feet in length or 4 feet in width. 5.That the applicant supply the Department of Public Works with a certificate of insurance naming the City of Buffalo as additional insured which will indemnify and save the City harmless against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said newsstand. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PlANNING BOARD NO. 32 PAYPHONE APPLICATION Mr. Jay Alberti of Pay-Tel Corporation, 45 West Tupper Street, has requested permission to install a public payphone within City right of way as described in Chapter 441 (Telephone Facilities) of the City Ordinances. The proposed payphone location is at 199 Allen Street, northwest corner of Elmwood Avenue. The payphone would be adjacent to the building face of the Just Pizza Pizzeria on the Allen Street side. The Department of Public Works has reviewed this application and has no objection to the installation of said payphone. However, before a license may be issued, each individual proposed location must be approved by Your Honorable Body in accordance with Chapter 441-4 of the City Ordinances as revised (C.C.P. #136 of December 26, 1995). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 33 1292 HERTEL AVENUE REQUESTS PERMISSION TO INSTALL Page 19 00-06-27.txt SIDEWALK CAFE Ms. Susan Semeraro, owner of Romeo's Cafe, located at 1292 Hertel Avenue, has requested permission to install a sidewalk cafe which would encroach City right-of-way at said address. The proposed cafe would measure twenty feet (20') in length and project eight feet (8') from the building face into City right-of-way. The Department of Public Works has reviewed Ms. Semeraro's application pursuant to Chapter 413-59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances and has no objection to Your Honorable Body authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a "Mere License" for said sidewalk cafe provided the following conditions are met: 1.That the applicant obtain any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 2.That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. 3.That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed twenty feet (20') in length or extend more than eight feet (8') from the building face. 4.That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in nature or permanently affixed to the main building or public sidewalk. 5.That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City right-of-way from November 15 to April I each year. 6.That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of $1.35 per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by said sidewalk cafe as described in Chapter 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. 7.That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss and damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD NO. 34 SALE, ABANDONMENT AND CLOSING OF PORTION OF DEARBORN STREET The Department of Public Works has been notified that the City of Buffalo has received an offer to purchase that section of present DEARBORN STREET (66 ft. wide) between the southeast line of WAYNE STREET and the west line of the CONTRAIL right-of-way. A review of our records indicates that the City of Buffalo does not have a deed to the right-of -way of Dearborn Street. However, Dearborn Street is a dedicated public street under Section 180 (Streets Deemed Dedicated) of the Charter of the City of Buffalo in that the street was shown in R. Chapin's 1830 map of the Parish Tract which is on file in the Erie County Clerk's Office. The Department of Public Works has no objection to the closing, abandonment and sale of the above described portion of DEARBORN STREET, subject to the following conditions: 1.The final closing and abandonment of the street will not become final until the deed of transfer is filed in the Erie County Clerk's Office. Page 20 00-06-27.txt 2.Acceptable easements or other agreements shall be made between the purchaser and any public or private utilities that presently have legal overhead or underground lines, mains or cables within the right-of-way. Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body to approve a resolution authorizing our department, in conjunction with the Division of Real Estate, to abandon, close and offer for sale or lease for further development at said market value that section of Dearborn Street between the southeast line of Wayne Street and the west line of the Conrail right-of-way. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Real Estate be and they hereby are authorized to abandon, close and offer for sale or lease that section of Dearborn St. between the Southeast line of Wayne St. and the West line of the Conrail right of way subject to the conditions listed in the above communication. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 35 NY RT 198, SCAJAQUADA EXPRESSWAY GRA14T STREET TO PARKSIDE AVENUE TRAFFIC CLASSIFICATION STUDY P.I.N. 5470.14 - CITY OF BUFFALO, ERIE COUNTY Permission is requested from your Honorable Body to authorize the Mayor of the City of Buffalo to enter into all necessary resolutions/agreements with the New York State Department of Transportation to administer the Traffic Classification Study of NY RT 198, Scajaquada Expressway between Grant Street and Parkside Avenue, P.I.N. 5470.14. This Project will be funded utilizing 80% Federal and 20% City of Buffalo Capital Funds. Therefore permission is also requested for the City to pay any necessary costs related to the planning and schematic design of this project. Funds for the City's share of project costs will be available in a future City, Department of Public Works Capital Project Account specifically created for this purpose. Mrs. LoTempio moved That the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to enter into all necessary resolutions/agreements with the New York State Department of Transportation to administer the Traffic Classification Study of NY RT 198, Scajaquada Expressway between Grant St. and Parkside Ave. P.I.N. 5470.14 PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 : FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO. 36 J. LORIGO, INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE - CONCERNS ABOUT CRIME IN AREA/ J. TOMASULO, W. SIDE BUSINESS & TAXPAYER'S ASSN. - REQ. RETURN OF POLICE PRECINCT.] RES 105, CCP MAY 30, / RES 111 CCP MAY 3 0, 2000] In response to Common Council Correspondence 4105 CCP May 30, 2000, J. Lorigo, International Marketplace concerns about crime in area, and #111 CCP May 30, 2000, J. Tomasulo, W. Side Business & Taxpayer's Association- Request return of Police Precinct; Please be advised that at the present time the Department's major area of focus is on Page 21 00-06-27.txt completing the reorganization process. Once this process is completed, the issues outlined in the correspondence will be reviewed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 37 APPT REPORT TECHNICIAN PERM INTER "**STATUS CHANGE ONLY*-* Appointment Effective: June 12, 2000, in the Department of: Police to the Position of Report Technician permanent appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 25,831 Cynthia D. Brooks, 157 Waverly Street,Buffalo, New York 14208 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FIRE NO. 38 DONATION I have received a check for five thousand dollars ($5,000) from long retired Deputy Fire Commissioner John McElligott, who asked me to request that a Trust in Agency (T in A) account be opened in the name of his recently deceased brother-in-law Battalion Chief Ron Looby. Mr. McElligott expects that such an account will generate sufficient interest each year to pay for a firefighter heroes' medal to be awarded to a Buffalo firefighter and to give a cash award of the remaining interest to the same individual. The account is expected to be perpetual with the medal and cash award to be given annually. The purpose of this correspondence is to request permission to accept the donation of five thousand dollars ($5,000) from Mr. McElligott. Thank you. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Fire dated June 20, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Fire be, and he hereby is authorized to accept the donation of five thousand dollars ($5,000) from John McElligott to establish a Trust and Agency account to be opened in the name of his recently deceased brother-in-law Battalion Chief Ron Looby. PASSED AYES -11 NOES - 0 NO. 39 APPT BATTALION CHIEF PERM APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: June 19, 2000 in the Department of Fire to the position of Battalion Chief, Permanent promotion at the flat starting salary of $61,082 Michael Swanekamp, 239 Pinewood,W. Seneca NY 14224 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 40 APPT BATTALION CHIEF PERM CONT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: June 19, 2000 in the Department of Fire to the position of Battalion Chief, Permanent Cont. promotion at the flat starting salary of $61,082 James Poley, 77 Ava Lane, Williamsville, NY 14221 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE Page 22 00-06-27.txt NO. 41 APPT FIRE CAPTAIN PERM APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: IN THE DEPARTMENT OF: Fire TO THE POSITION OF Captain Permanent Promotion at the Starting Salary of $56,020 Michael Biasello, 13750 Parker Road, Holland, NY 14080 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 42 APPT FIRE CAPTAIN PERM CONT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE: IN THE DEPARTMENT OF: Fire TO THE POSITION OF Captain Permanent Cont. Promotion at the Starting Salary of $56,020 Thomas Rapp, 33 Southwood, Tonawanda, 14223 REFERRED TO THE COMMIT`TEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 43 APPT FIRE LIEUTENANT PERM APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE June 19, 2000 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire TO THE POSITION OF Fire Lieutenant permanent promotion At the flat Starting salary of: $53,314 Christopher Mullen,14 Pritchard, Buffalo, 14220 Mitchell Stewart ,247 Hazelwood, Buffalo, 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 44 APPT FIRE LIEUT PERM CONT APPOINTMENT EFFECTIVE June 19, 2000 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF Fire TO THE POSITION OF Fire Lieutenant permanent, Cont. promotion At the flat Starting salary of: $53,314 Daniel O'Leary, 55 Tudor Blvd., W. Seneca, NY 14224 Steven Benton, 4 John Paul, Buffalo, 14206 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE CORPORATION COUNSEL No.45 Request Ordinance Prohibiting the Private Possession of Dangerous and Exotic Animals Item No.272, C.C.P., 6/13/00 You requested that the Law Department draft an ordinance prohibiting the private possession of dangerous and exotic animals. This Department currently is researching and drafting such an ordinance. We conferred with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (the state agency authorized to permit possession within the state of certain venomous animals under the New York Environmental Conservation Law) and we are reviewing ordinances from Rochester and New York City. When we complete a satisfactory draft ordinance, we will submit it to the Council. The keys to a successful ordinance here are the definitions of the animals under its scope and providing for necessary exceptions from the prohibition. We need to clearly define what is a "dangerous" animal or an "exotic" animal subject to this ordinance. Such definitions can not be too vague, which may create a constitutional infirmity to the ordinance. The defined animals must be inclusive of all animals that may pose a danger to persons within the Page 23 00-06-27.txt City but not be over inclusive to sweep in otherwise less dangerous or harmless animals. Rochester's ordinance, for example, list various species of "wild animals" prohibited in that city. Rochester Code 3025,30-26. Exceptions should be placed to allow scientific or zoological possession of dangerous animals, veterinary treatment facilities for such animals, as well as owners who are transients through our City (for example, a traveling circus, scientific exhibition, or an animal handler who is merely passing through the City). For example, see Rochester Code 30-28. The prohibition should be clearly against possession of dangerous or exotic animals in residential areas. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No.46 Connecticut Street Redevelopment Project Request for Approval of LDA - People, Inc. The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency duly designated People, Inc. and/or a joint venture, partnership, corporation or other legal entity to be formed as the qualified and eligible Redeveloper for the subject parcel. The Agency has also determined that the proposed Land Disposition Agreement negotiated by the Agency and the Redeveloper is satisfactory. Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of Article 15A of the General Municipal Law, it is now necessary for Your Honorable Body to set a date for a public hearing, and to direct the publication of a notice of said hearing. In the interest of time and anticipating that Your Honorable Body is willing to expedite this matter, I have taken the liberty to prepare a Resolution together with a Notice of Public Hearing for your action. Forwarded herewith are the following documents: 1. Resolution setting Public Hearing 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Resolution approving proposed Land Disposition Agreement 4. Proposed Land Disposition Agreement After the Public Hearing is held, Your Honorable Body may adopt a Resolution authorizing the disposition of land to the Redeveloper, which the Agency has designated as being qualified and eligible. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No.47 Cazenovia Park Basketball Courts Change Order I We are requesting permission of Your Honorable Body to increase the above contract in the amount of $2,685 for a total contract amount of $47,485 with American Paving. This change order will allow us to repair and color seal the main basketball court at Martin Luther King Park prior to the opening of the summer basketball season. The Qrice for the work was found fair and reasonable by our Design staff. Funds for this work are available in Bond Account 30126906. Summary Add Base Bid$44,800 Page 24 00-06-27.txt Change Order 1& 2,685 $47, 485 Mrs. LoTempio moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated June 15, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to American Paving, an increase in the amount of $2,685, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Cazenovia Park Basketball Courts. Funds for this project are available in Bond Account 30126906. Passed AYES-11-NOES-0 No.48 Demolition of Diving Pools & Spray Pools Change Order 1 We are requesting permission of Your Honorable Body to increase the above contract (No. 92010017) in the amount of $18,000 for a total contract amount of $159,750 with Braasch Construction. This change order will allow us to demolish and remove a spray pool and concrete bunkers in Hennepin Playground to clear the area for construction of a new play area. The price for the work was found to be fair and reasonable by our consultant. Funds for this work are available in Bond Accounts 30339306 and 31634406. Summary Base Bid$141, J50 Change Order+ 18,000 Total $159,750 Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Community Development dated June 15, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Braasch Construction, an increase in the amount of $18,000.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Demolition of Diving Pools and Spray Pools. Funds for this project are available in Bond Accounts 30339306 and 31634406. Passed AYES-11-NOES-0 No.49 Response - Community Garden 217 West and 278 Hudson The above referenced item is a resolution by Councilmember Williams requesting that the lots at 217 West and 278 Hudson be made available to United Neighborhood 2,000 Block Club for Community Gardening. Please be advised that 278 Hudson is city-owned, however, 217 West is privately owned by Saul and Deborah Moran, P.O. Box 124, Buffalo, New York 14201. I have asked the Division of In-Rem to contact United Neighborhood 2,000 Block Club and advise the block club on the ownership of the lots and the procedures to obtain City property through sale or lease for the community garden. Page 25 00-06-27.txt We will file the results of our negotiations with the block club with Your Honorable Body for final review and approval. RECEIVED AND FILED No.50 Purchase Vacant Lot Response - Community Market Garden Project The above referenced item is a request from Rebekah A. Williams to obtain City-owned vacant lots on Jefferson Avenue and Harwood Place for the Community Market Garden Project. Ms. Williams contacted the Division of In-Rem several weeks ago. In-Rem provided Ms. Williams with the procedures to acquire the property through a sale or lease and is processing the request. We will file the results of our negotiations with Your Honorable Body for final review and approval. RECEIVED AND FILED MR. FISHER TOOK HIS SEAT 2:40 P.M. No.51 Hamlin Park Problem Deli Stores- Hamlin Park In response to the above stated Common Council Communication, I would like to supply your Honorable Body with t following information. 281 East Delevan has had their license disapproved and has been sent a notice of violation for t violations of the housing and property code. The Building Inspector will re-inspect in thirty (30) days. 432-36 East Ferry 1423 Jefferson and 1614 Jefferson have bee inspected and have been given notice that repairs shall be completed in thirty (30) days. I wish to reassure your honorable body that the Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits will use eve procedure at its disposal to assure that these properties are brought into compliance. It is my sincere hope that the response satisfies your inquiry into this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE ORGANIZATION No.52 PILOT Agreement 101 Bakos Blvd. INFORMATIONAL Text: The City of Buffalo has received a request to enter into a PILOT Agreement by the owners of 101 Bakos Blvd, a.k.a. Walden Park Senior Housing. The property is a low income senior housing facility, originally funded by the New York State Housing Finance Agency. It has 126 units, consisting of 114 one bedroom and 12 two bedroom units. The owners have agreed to the PILOT terms jointly approved by this honorable body, as well as the Erie County Legislature. Attached you will find the application narrative for the PILOT Agreement. NOTE: While the City's Law Department has reviewed this application, and has no objectives, it should be noted that one of the General Partners, Stuart Alexander, is currently under contract as a consultant for the Department of Community Development. Page 26 00-06-27.txt Upon successful review of the actual PILOT Agreement by the Law Dept. and Assessor's Office, as well as our counterparts in Erie County Government, the City of Buffalo will enter into this Agreement with the property's owners. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE 0N COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COPERATION COUNSEL No.53 Restaurant Dancing Class IV 951 Elmwood Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for Restaurant Dancing Class IV for the Oasis located at 951 Elmwood Avenue and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for Restaurant Dancing Class IV is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Fire Department and the Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused an investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Christopher Nelson. The report from the Police Department recommending approval is attached hereto for Christopher Nelson d/b/a Oasis at 951 Elmwood. This request is submitted for your consideration and whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION No.54 TRANSMITTAL OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO'S AMENDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR YEAR 26 Attached please find the amended budget. It is our intention to have copies of the budget available for this evening's public hearing. All of the Council projects are being accommodated within this budget. If you have any questions regarding the budget, kindly call me at ext. 4794. ADOPTED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREET SANITATION No.55 Response to #255, C.C.P. June 15, 2000, "Maintaining City Owned Vacant Lots" The Department of Street Sanitation currently has 2 crews to do lot maintenance. Each crew consists of two cutters, a high lift, a dump truck, and a broom. In addition, there is a street flusher that works with both crews to flush the areas that have been cleaned. As weather permits, these crews maintain lots on a daily basis during the spring, summer and fall months. As you are aware, there are more than 8,000 lots that need to be maintained by this Department. This number continues to grow as the number of demolitions increases. When considering the number of lots, and the equipment that is available to do this maintenance, you can see that regular maintenance is problematic. In addition, the rain we have experienced recently limits our ability to clean lots. When the lot is too wet, equipment will get stuck and/or create large ruts that will need to be repaired creating added work. The Department will continue to work with Page 27 00-06-27.txt Councilmembers to address specific lots that need attention. At the same time, we will continue to maintain the inventory of lots that we have at this time. If you should have any further questions, please contact me at 851-5949. Thank you for your attention to this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No.56 Response to #237 C.C.P. May 30, 2000, "Proposal Disposal of Abandoned Tires" The Department of Street Sanitation currently provides four (4) tire collection days per year. These collection days provide residents the opportunity to dispose of old tires that they may have. In addition to these collection days, the Department collects tires as needed when vacant lots are cleaned. The Department regularly cleans and cuts vacant lots in the City. If there are tires in the lot, these are collected, and brought back to Broadway for proper disposal. If a load of tires has been found illegally dumped (50 or more) the Department contacts our vendor, Huron Recovery, to pick these tires up. It costs the City nearly $1.00 per tire per disposal, not including the collection costs. Residents should be encouraged to dispose of tires when they purchase new ones. Every tire dealer provides this service at a nominal fee. Even when tires are not purchased, residents have an opportunity to dispose of their tires with tire dealers. This is the preferred method for residential disposal of tires, since increasing the current services would only mean an increase in personnel and disposal costs. Our Department will work with the Council if specific tire problems arise, and will continue to provide the tire collection and disposal services that we have been to date. If you should have any questions, please contact me at 851-5949. Thank you for your attention to this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No.57 Response.to "Ord. Amend.-Chapter 175-Fees" #262 C.C.P. June 13, 2000 We are currently reviewing the fee system for contracts. New fees are yet to be determined. After any revision is completed, we will notify the Council of the appropriate changes. We are currently using the current rate schedule as attached. We are reviewina the rate schedule to insure that the current rates are accurate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION No.58 Response to #85, C.C.P. June 13, 2000, "J. Laird - Quality of Life Ordinance" Please be advised that the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Buffalo - Chapter 78Article IV - Control of Dogs - 78-20-Noise already addresses the J. Laird Complaint. This is a valid complaint, one that the City Animal Shelter, City Clerks Office, and the Buffalo Police Department deal with on a daily basis. Unfortunately because of staffing constraints and high priority calls, these complaints too often take a back burner. Our recommendations would be to better inform the public Page 28 00-06-27.txt of the resources available to them. Also, we recommend updating the ordinances to include a curfew for dogs. Dogs must be taken in the house by 10:00 p.m. at the latest. The present ordinance does not contain a time that the dogs must be taken into the house. This addition to the ordinance would eliminate dogs being left out all night and could allow us to better enforce the ordinance. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE No.59 Contract Settlement between the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Crossing Guards Association July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002 Attached please find the contract settlement between the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Crossing Guards Association for the contract period, July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002. This settlement is applicable to approximately 165 employees. The parties have agreed to modify the following contractual provisions: Article V "Salaries"; Article VI Section 7.2 "Entitlement"; Article VII, Section 7.3 "Sick Leave"; Article IX "Medical Plan Coverage;' Article IX, Section 9.3 "Retirees"; Article X, Section 10.1 "Uniform Policy"; Article X, Section 10. "Uniform Allowance"; Article XVIII, "Termination.. Your approval of this contract settlement is respectfully requested. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.60 Appt-Parking Meter Mechanic (Max)(A&F) The applicant was previously a laborer in PVB and was the most senior person who applied for the job. I trust this answers your question. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.61 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective 6/14/00 in the Department of Administration and Finance to the provisional Position of Associate Account Clerk at the Maximum Starting Salary of: $ 31,323.08 Darlene Lapinski, 51 Wood Ave., BuffaloNY 14211 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.62 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: June 12, 2000 in the Department of Administration & Finance to the temporary Position of Head Teller at the intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 30,596.36 Carmen LoVullo, 57 Redmond, Buffalo 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No.63 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective June 13,2000 in the Department of Administration and Finance to the provisional Position ofLegal Aide to the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication at the maximum Starting Salary of Page 29 00-06-27.txt $26,342.00 Laura M.Gang, 42 Mumford Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES,PARKS AND RECREATION No.64 Broderick Park Concession As authorized by your Honorable Body, this department prepared specifications for the Broderick Park Concession. Bids were taken by the Division of Purchasing The single, June 15 2,000. bid is as follows: Josephine M. Terrana$500. 7881 Clinton Street Elma, New York 14059 We respectfully recommend award be made to the same. Mrs.LoTempio Moved That the above communication from the Commissioner of Human Services, Parks and Recreation dated June 19, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Human Services, Parks and Recreation be, and he hereby is authorized to award a concession contract for Broderick Park Concession, to Josephine M. Terrana, the highest responsible bidder, in the amount of $500.00 PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 FROM THE CITY CLERK FROM BUFFALO ETHICS BOARD NO. 65 Listing of individuals no longer serving on specific boards Buffalo Common Council: Attached please find a list of those individuals who are no longer serving on specified Boards. This information was provided to the Board of Ethics by Peter Savage, Mayor's Office. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 66 FROM: OFFICE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS "POSSIBLE SECOND CABLE TV FRANCHISE" # 183, C.C.P. MAY 16, 200 American Broadband Inc. (ABI) has begun formally seeking authority to build and operate broadband service networks to deliver competitive, bundled communications, entertainment and information services in Buffalo and other cities. The company's goal is to pass two to three million households in medium-sized, metropolitan markets in the eastern United States. ABI has not built any cable systems to date, but is currently in the process of getting permission to construct a $170 million broadband communications network in Rhode Island. ABI has secured $50 million in equity capital from Great Hill to launch this initiative in Rhode Island and is finalizing commitments for additional equity and debt capital for a total of $225 million ABI wishes to provide competitive cable television services as well as high-speed Internet access services in Rhode Island, and is also applying for authority to provide local and long distance telephone services. For a long time, second cable franchises, known as "overbuilds," were considered Page 30 00-06-27.txt unprofitable by cable companies. However, the landscape is changing across the country with cable's broadband now providing new revenue streams with high-speed data and telephony. In addition, there is more available capital at this time, while the costs of acquiring existing cable systems have increased dramatically. Direct cable competition in the past had usually resulted in one of the companies going out of business. However, today it is widely believed that there will be enough demand for broadband services for more than one cable company to survive in an area that has high population density and heavy telecommunications usage. ABI was co-founded by Edward T. Holleran Jr. and Great Hill Partners in October 1999. Mr. Holleran previously served as both Vice President of Broadband Data Services and Vice President of New Product Business Development for MediaOne and its predecessor company, Continental Cablevision. Great Hill Partners is a private equity investment firm. Great Hill's managing and founding partner, John G. Hayes, is also chairman of ABI. We have had preliminary discussions with ABI representatives, and they are anxious to begin negotiations with the City. They pointed out that, unlike some overbuilders who seek to "cream-skim" the most lucrative areas of a municipality, ABI intends to deliver service to all residential areas in Buffalo. Since ABI is a start-up company without a proven track record, we are particularly interested in determining its technical ability and financial condition as part of the franchising process. State law outlines procedures that must be followed in awarding a cable franchise, and this Office is available to assist in that process in any way necessary. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 67 INTERIM BUFFALO TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE We have asked the following individuals to serve on an interim committee to advise this Office regarding the City of Buffalo's Public, Education, and Government television operations until a more formal advisory body can be established. These are individuals that this Office has worked with in the past, and we believe that they possess a wide range of knowledge and technical skills that can play a significant role in the success of this undertaking. We think that their involvement will contribute significantly to our efforts to start up operations at the Buffalo Municipal Telecommunications Center at the former Apollo Theater. Again, we have informed these individuals that this will likely be an interim arrangement, and that city officials have expressed a desire to eventually establish a more formal body through ordinance to determine policy regarding municipal TV operations. This is intended to be an advisory technical board that will focus on issues related to equipment purchases, policies and procedures, and related matters. Various other representatives of local broadcast stations and other institutions have also volunteered to provide technical assistance on specific issues. Herbert Cadle, Director of Center for Applied Research in Interactive Technologies, University of Buffalo Andres Garcia, Vice President for Community and Government Relations for Kaleida. Art Nephew, Business Manager, Adelphia/Buffalo. Page 31 00-06-27.txt Zeb Syed, Information Technology Director at the Buffalo Academy for The Visual and Performing Arts for the Showcase School Project. Scott Turner, President of Parkside Computing. Dr. Linda Volonino, Director of the Masters of Telecommunication Management Program at Canisius College and a professor of Management Computer Information Systems at the college. Sufana Wajed, Engineer, WKBW-TV. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 68 "S. APOLLO - RICOCHET - METRICOM - ROW APPLICATION" # 67, C.C.P. JUNE 13, 200 We have met with Metricom representatives regarding their desire to obtain permission from the City of Buffalo to use the City's Right Of Way to provide service. They wish to offer wireless data and Internet service by installing wireless radio devices on utility poles. The representatives say that the radio transceivers are the size of a shoebox, and will need to be mounted on about 200 to 400 poles, depending on topography. They are also seeking permission to provide service in the surrounding municipalities. We have requested that Metricom provide some additional information, as well as a sample contract they have used in other municipalities. After that time we would attempt to develop a draft contract for the City of Buffalo that we would submit for your consideration. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS NO. 69 AUTO ALLOWANCE I transmit herewith certificates of auto allowance submitted for the following individuals in the various departments listed below: Kim Walsh, Division of Engineering, Dept. of Public Works RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 70 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. AddressBusiness NameOwner's Name 805 Elk StreetWendy PerryWendy Perry 376 Grant StreetAshley's Bar & Rest.Ricardo Rivera RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 71 LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY I transmit herewith notifications received by me, reporting the granting of the leaves of absence without pay, in the various departments as listed: X Comptroller-Nancy Hammond X Corporation Counsel-Sandra Nasca X Street SanitationJames Dole x Human Services, Parks/Recreation- Larry Middlebrooks RECEIVED AND FILED. NO. 72 REPORTS OF ATTENDANCE Page 32 00-06-27.txt I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: X Buffalo Sewer Authority X City Planning Board RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 73 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - COUNCIL INTERNS I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED. Appointment Effective July 01, 2000 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN V, SEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE at the FLAT Starting Salary of $8.00/hr Roslyn M. Dominico, 92 Brayton St., BUFFALO, NY 14213 Jennifer Palladino, 336 Parker Ave., BUFFALO, NY 14216 Appointment Effective June 14, 2000 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN VI Seasonal Non Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $10.00/hr Demone A. Smith, 71 Butler, BUFFALO NY 14208 Appointment Effective June 6, 2000 In the Department of: COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN VI Seasonal Non Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $10.00/hr Randi Mail, 165 Summer St, BUFFALO NY 14222 Appointment Effective June 12,2000 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I Seasonal Non Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $7.00/hr Leon Hicks, 492 Masten Avenue, BUFFALO NY 14209 Appointment Effective: 06/12/00 In the Department of: COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN I, Seasonal appointment at the flat Starting Salary of $7.00/hr MALREAD C. McKENDRY, 79 PERRY ST, BUFFALO, NY 14203 NO. 74 APPOINTMENTS-MAYOR'S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY & EMPLOYMENT I transmit herewith appointments made in the Mayor's Youth Opportunities and Employments Programs. RECEIVED AND FILED. Appointment Effective: July lst in the Department of Executive, Division of Mayor to the Position of Intern II Seasonal Non-Competitive At the flat starting salary of $5.15/hr Victoria Gray, 58 Edna Pl., Buffalo, NY 14209 Andrew Heidinger, 172 Alabama St., Buffalo, NY 14204 Jason Heidinger, 195 O'Connell Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210 Joshua Heidinger, 195 O'Connell Ave., Buffalo, NY 14210 Wesley Mix, 15 Inwood Pl., Buffalo, NY 14209 Anthony Shea, 203 McKinley Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Christopher Alongi, 31 Homer Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Michael Anderson, 68 Stevenson, Buffalo, NY 14220 Michael Badgett, 182 Oxford Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 Sherri Bagarozzo, 141 Crestwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Tyler Charles, 19 Abbotsford Pl., Buffalo, NY 14213 Page 33 00-06-27.txt Stefanie Dorsheimer, 56 Narragansett Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Vincent Feno, 84 Villa Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Jessalyn Lenczyk, 129 Walter St., Buffalo, NY 14210 Quinton Matthews, 333 Davidson, Buffalo, NY 14215 Britt Romanello, 72 Hallam Rd., Buffalo, NY 14216 Leah Vance, 507 Cambridge Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Nicholas J. Barone, 5 Norwalk Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Maria Intorre, 941 West Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213 Joshua Kuberka, 61 Choate Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Frank Misuraca, 801 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213 Jena O'Neill, 86 Eaglewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Caroline Alagna, 23 Lovering, Buffalo, NY 14216 Courtney Hill, 66 Wakefield Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Antwan Garner, 379 Wyoming, Buffalo, NY 14215 Keri Parker, 224 Shirley Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Julianne McCormick, 93 Coolidge Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Mary McDonald, 26 Payson St., Buffalo, NY 14220 Natasha A. Mehta, 151 Shenandoah Rd., Buffalo, Ny 14220 Damaris Rivera, 523 Massachusettes Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213 Lauren Vigiano, 193 Downing St., Buffalo, NY 14220 Michael S. Woods, 31 Horton Fl., Buffalo, NY 14204 Brian Connors, 109 Whitehall Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Yvette Davis, 31 Copsewood, Buffalo, NY 14215 Beth Gilmour, 29 Carlyle, Buffalo, NY 14220 Adam Hernandez, 69 Shoshone St., Buffalo, NY 14214 John Kloepher, 208 Starin Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Mercedez Roper, 76 Oneida St., Buffalo, NY 14206 William Fulton, 67 Shenandoah Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Hilary Kraft, 184 Sheffield Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Daniel Ortiz, 212 Camden Ave., Buffalo, Ny 14216 Gina Overhoff, 109 Geary St., Buffalo, NY 14210 Jeffrelee Pruitt, 43 Horton Pl., Buffalo, NY 14209 Thomas Sullivan, 187 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Amanda Trillizio, 108 Laird Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207 Elizabeth Barone, 27 Highgate Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Zachary Bevilacqua, 79 Hoyt St., Buffalo, NY 14213 Michael Brogan, 325 Potters Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Erin Collins, 153 Choate Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Matthew Inglut, 162 Cushing St., Buffalo, NY 14220 Dana Murray, 29 Gail Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Thomas McParlane, 38 Eaglewood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Daniel Agostino, 44 Tacoma Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Alessio Alagna, 23 Lovering, Buffalo, NY 14216 Brian Allen, 49 Collingwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Sarah Blake, 158 Dundee, Buffalo, NY 14220 Laura Cataldi, 776 Potomac Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 Nathan Eaton, 106 Ladner Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Patrice Franczyk, 62 Treehaven Rd., Buffalo, NY 14215 Brittany S. Carey, 2387 Seneca St., Buffalo, NY 14210 William J. Conway, 100 Vincennes St., Buffalom NY 14204 Michael A. Cook, 120 Armin St., Buffalo, NY 14210 Donald Geary, 122 Geary St., Buffalo, NY 14210 Jose Louis Gonzalez, 580 Fargo, Buffalo, NY 14213 Michael Kaney, 310 Linden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Lynn McDonald, 26 Payson St., Buffalo, NY 14220 Julia C. Finucane, 39 Lyndhurst Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Andrea C. Johnson, 1125 E. Delevan, Buffalo, NY 14215 Desmond C. Laws, 196 Wallace Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Patrick J. McMahon, 47 Belvedere Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Paul F. McMahon, 47 Belvedere Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Melanie M. Moritz, 172 Harding Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Page 34 00-06-27.txt Atoya Newman, 430 14 th St ., Buffalo, NY 14213 John Amodeo, 42 Tioga St., Buffalo, NY 14216 Louise Barnes, 58 Edna Pl., Buffalo, NY 14209 Courtney Brown, 101 Treehaven Rd., Buffalo, NY 14215 Margaret Carr, 160 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Artie Chandia, 202 Newburgh St., Buffalo, NY 14215 Adam Dygulski, 70 Hillery, Buffalo, NY 14210 Lindsey Fitzgerald, 425 South Legion Dr., Buffalo, NY 14220 Katherine Mahaney, 103 Wilbur Pl., Buffalo, NY 14216 Andrew Noto, 31 Clarendon Pl., Buffalo, NY 14209 Grace O'Connor, 16 Clarendon Pl., Buffalo, NY 14209 Marissa Spano, 92 Commonwealth Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Tiffany Timineri, 90 Virgil Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Suzanne Volcy, 450 Voorhees Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Joseph Zera, 18 Coburg St., Buffalo, NY 14216 Matt Baudo, 477 Colvin, Buffalo, NY 14216 Kara Bennett, 375 Villa Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Joseph Deskiewicz, 217 Weimer St., Buffalo, NY 14206 Michael Fatig, 234 Winston Rd., Buffalo, NY 14216 Jessica Jacobi, 477 Norwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 Michael Keegan, 15 Wingate Ave., Buffalo, NY 1216 Ashlee Lonegran, 24 Red Jacket Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14220 Mark Barrett, 30 Ridgewood Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Mary Cavertta, 88 Mariemont Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Nicholas Gianadda, 90 Lexington Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 Emilie Riester, 262 Woodbridge Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Laurie Riester, 262 Woodbridge Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Jennifer Schlegal, 214 Tuscarora Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Craig Smith, 23 Robinson St., Buffalo, NY 14220 Stacy Brown, 184 Pries Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Jofton Cunningham, 121 Commonwealth Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Daniel Gallivan, 41 Minnetonka Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Jeffery McGavis, 82 Athol, Buffalo, NY 14220 Emery McMillan, 44 Navel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211 Joseph Mielcarek, 43 South Pontiac, Buffalo, NY 14206 Earnest Pointdexter, 47 Dignity Cir., Buffalo, NY 14211 Jennifer Trilizzio, 190 Woodside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Christopher Wilson, 88 Ivy Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211 Jeffery Ford, 47A Altruria St., Buffalo, NY 14220 Taurean Gray, 460 E. Amherst St, Buffalo, NY 14215 Alexis Kane, 708 Richmond Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222 Daneil McIntosh, 158 St. Lawrence, Buffalo, NY 14216 Josephina Milioto 200 Norwalk Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Peter Rizzo, 20 Tioga St., Buffalo, NY 14216 Juanita Rosado, 148 Jersey St., Buffalo, NY 14201 Yarelis Velazquez, 229 Vermont St., Buffalo, Ny 14213 Dennis Wojtasik, 77 Paul Pl., Buffalo, NY 14210 Sarah Walgate, 42 Campbell Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Mark Vara, 157 Norwalk Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 David Petruzzi, 24 Fairchild Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Rosemary Zebracki, 1092 Abbott Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 Jason Arno, 762 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Erika Copeland, 79 Brunswick Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14208 Eric Grant, 230 Westminster Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 Colby Krug, 92 Shenandoah Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 William Lumadue, 148 Sterling Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 Andrew Przybylak, 17 Pawnee Pkwy., Buffalo, NY 14210 Jeremy Waszkielewicz, 21 Melrose St., Buffalo, NY 14220 NO. 75 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS - SEASONAL/FLAT I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting Page 35 00-06-27.txt seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE Appointment Effective June 26, 2000 in the Department of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement to the Position of Laborer I Seasonal Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.22/hr Joseph A. Sirianni, 694 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo 14216 Appointment Effective June 19, 2000 in the Department of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement to the Position of Laborer I Seasonal Non-Competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.22/hr Fortunato J. Thomasula, 463 Auburn Avenue, Buffalo, 14213 DEPARTMENT OF LAW Appointment Effective May 22, 2000 in the Department of Law to the Position of Intern V, Seasonal Appointment at the flat Starting Salary of $8.00/hr Susan M. Schwing, 58 Polish Place, Buffalo, NY 14210 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Appointment Effective June 14, 2000 in the Department of Public works, Division of Engineering to the Position of Laborer I Seasonal at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.22/hr Anne Marie McGrath, 161 Marine Drive, Apt. 6E, Buffalo, NY 14202 Appointment Effective, June 19, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering to the Position Of Laborer I, seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.22/hr Ansara Walker, 279 Loring Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 Michael Lombardo, 141 Shenandoah Rd., Buffalo, NY 14220 John Lombardo, 163 Bird Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213 Alerric Gary, 47 Norwood Ave., Buffalo, 'MY 14222 Mark E. Staniszewski, 195 Lockwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220 Bernard C. Scott, 70 Wadsworth St., Apt. 4, Buffalo, NY 14201 DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION Appointment Effective: June 19, 2000, in the Department of Street Sanitation to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non-Competitive at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.22/hr Walter Cromer, 723 Woodlawn, Buffalo, NY 14211 Willis L. Jones, Jr., 293 Monroe, Buffalo, NY 14212 Ronald Link, 80 Reservation St., Buffalo, NY 14207 David J. Loos, 406 Goethe, Buffalo, NY 14212 Elizah Melton, 297 Mills St., Buffalo, NY 14211 James M. Morris, 424 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 Norman Ross, 17 Durham Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 Charles A. Sessa, 174 Normal Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14,213 Bart Stachoski, 400 Willett Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14206 Michael J. Valenti, 572 Tacoma Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216 Duncan M. Sisson, 150 Highland, Buffalo, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: May 24, 2000 in the Department of Street Sanitation to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II, Seasonal Non-Competitive the Flat Starting Salary of $6.92/hr Darryl E. Balance, 91 Landon, Buffalo, NY 14208 Mashi J. Booth, 373 E. Utica Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 Nicholas G. Derfert, 103 Pontiac Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Kevin L. Hall, 196 Eaton Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 Page 36 00-06-27.txt Nathan Hall, 592 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 Myron D. Harden, Stanton Street, Buffalo, NY 14206 Shirley D. Jackson, 298 Riley Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 Ricky E. Jenkins, 286 Reed Street, Buffalo, NY 14211 Michael A. Moss, 54 Montclair, Buffalo, NY 14215 Matthew B. O'Grady, 212 Sumit, Buffalo, NY 14214 Shawn Brown, 33 Carl Stree, Buffalo, NY 14215 Nicholas L. Cordova, 36 Auchinvole Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 Gregory R. Campeau, 407 Huntington Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214 Jack Eskridge, 306 Hudson,,Buffalo, NY 14204 Howey J. Giomundo, 440 Hoyt Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 Mark P. Horne, 118 Dunlop, Buffalo, NY 14215 Roshawn G. Perry, 188 E. Utica, Buffalo, NY 14208 Rafael A. Ramos, III., 200 Condon, Buffalo, NY 14207 Barrett A. Ward, 106 Wellington Road, Buffalo, NY 14216-2850 Frank J. Zorechak, 136 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 Mark W. McKinnon, 31 Barry Place, Buffalo, NY 14213 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Appointment Effective July 1, 2000 in the Department of Human Services Division of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard Seasonal Non competitive at the flat Starting Salary of $6.25/hr Katherine Maldovan, 84 Woodward, Buffalo 14214 Andrew Olczak, 23 Wyandotte, Buffalo 14207 John Rodriquez, 350 Breckenridge, Buffalo 14213 Cordell Roulhac, 405 Jersey, Buffalo 14213 Andrew Smith, 84 Theodore, j3uffalo 14211 Raymond Smith, 376 Baynes, Bufalo 14213 Brandi Stafford ,225 Courtland, Buffalo 14215 Jason Banas, 228 Esser, Buffalo 14207 Damario Bennett, 52 Sussex, Buffalo 14215 Steve Becker, 147 Fisher, Buffalo 14215 Carl Burdick, 60 Columbus, Buffalo 14220 Adam Cunningham, 316 Whitfield, Buffalo 14220 NO. 76 APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract requirements) . REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT & CONTROL Appointment Effective 6/19/00 In the Department of Audit and Control Division of Audit to the Position of Assistant Auditor, Temporary Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $30,021 John J. lapichino, 514 Tonawanda Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Appointment Effective June 13, 2000, in the Department of Community Development Division of Planning to the Position of Rehab Construction Analyst, Temporary Appointment at the Mininiurn Starting Salary of $ 40,479 David Genco, 64 Banie Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Appointment Effective June 19, 2000 in the Department of Page 37 00-06-27.txt Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Division of Substance Abuse Services to the Position of Art Program Aide, Temporary (Part-Time) Flat Starting Salary of: $ 10.00/hr Willitta Jones, 515 Clinton Apt. 101, Buffalo 14204 Appointment Effective July 1,2000 in the Department of Human services, Division of Recreation to the Position of Spvrs. Lifeggard Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.50/hr Rebecca Nieves, 239 15th, Buffalo 14213 Brian Ray, 48 Gibson, Buffalo 14206 Danielle Steele, 24 Eden, Buffalo 14220 Rachel VanAlstine, 61 Mayer, Buffalo 14207 Appointment Effective June 14,2000 in the Department of Human Services, Division of Recreation to the Position of Spvrs. Lifeguard, Temporary Appointment at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.50 Gary Augustiniak, 302 Kensington, Buffalo 14214 Mjgdalia Crespo, 379 Military, Buffalo 14207 Katherine Healy, 316 Eden, Buffalo 14220 Irving Scrievens, 311 Cornwall, Buffalo 14215 Appointment Effective: June 12,2000 in the Department of Human Services, Division of Park to the Position of Park Supervisor, I Permanent, Promotion at the Minimum Starting Salary of $29,916.00 William Durfee, 809 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo 14220 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Appointment Effective: June 12, 2000 in the Department of ppblic Works, Division of Engineering to the Position Of Engineering Aide Permanent Appointment at the Minimum Starting Salary of $26,317.00 Kim M. Wendt, 388 Shirley Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 DEPARTMENT OF LAW Appointment Effective: 6/20/00 in the Department of Law to the Position of Typist, Provisional Appointment at the minimum Starting Salary of $ 23 252. 00 Deana M. LoVallo, 12 Wellington Road, Buffalo, New York 14216 NO. 77 APPOINTMENTS - TEMPORARY, PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract requirements) . REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT & CONTROL Appointment Effective June 26, 2000 in the Department of Audit & Control, Division of Accounting to the position of Supervising Accountant, Temporary Appointment at the minimum Starting Salary of $40,404 Mark Bidell, 39 Janet Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 78 INFO DRUG TRAFFICING This letter is a follow up per our conversation requesting Page 38 00-06-27.txt assistance in eliminating the drug traffic being done around our church facility, at 1365 Main Street, including West & East sides of Main Street as well as Utica Street. We are concerned for the health and the -welfare of our members, children, and students. During after school hours we have a tutoring program that approximately 30 children attend as well as a number of tutors from the University of Buffalo. Also, we have made a considerable investment to be a positive influence in the community. I am sure it is not the intentions of our city's leaders to make the theater district safe and allow Main Street, seven blocks away, to be unsafe. There are new businesses that are revitalizing this area of Main Street. It would be a tragedy to see those businesses close because of the illicit activities going on. Please advise me in reference to what our city leaders are prepared to do to rectify this problem. If I can be of assistance please let me know. I look forward to your speedy response. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION NO. 79 J. BARNACK RECONSTRUCT KENSINGTON EXPY This is in response to your May 31, 2000 letter regarding reconstruction of the Kensington Expressway. We welcome the City's input and awareness that this expressway is vital to the motorists who travel on it. We are willing to work with the City on a number of issues to make this highway safer. We appreciate your recognition that proper police surveillance and enforcement are key to calming motorist behavior. We look forward to reviewing the Buffalo Police Department's ideas and action plan on how to accomplish this. We are also taking many steps to improve the safety for the motoring public. We are in the process of improving signing for the Route 33/198 interchange and fencing at various points to prevent rocks and debris from being thrown onto the expressway. Again, reasonable police action is needed to curtail this activity. A Capital Project (PI N 5512.36) from Elm/Oak to Fillmore in the City of Buffalo is scheduled for the 2002 construction season. We are looking at various improvements (signing, pavement markings, etc.) to assist motorists traveling on this section of the expressway. Our maintenance forces are doing their utmost to keep up with the constant maintenance needs of this highway and are making improvements wherever possible. Our Traffic Engineering and Safety Group continually reviews this highway to determine whether additional safety measures can be incorporated into various projects. As a member of the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC), we are ready to start a project that will enable the NITTEC Traffic Operations Center (TOC) to reduce congestion on the Kensington Expressway. Our $7.OM project will install cameras and detectors along the entire expressway so that police, fire, and other emergency service providers can react quickly to incidents, thereby reducing delays and accidents on this highway. As you know, the City of Buffalo is a member of NITTEC and your input on how we can improve our operation of the TOC is always welcome. We selected this highway for our first Intelligent Transportation Page 39 00-06-27.txt Systems (ITS) project, because we realize its importance to the City and the overall transportation network. As stated previously, we welcome comments from the City and any assistance they can provide. If you need more information or would like to discuss this in further detail, please call me at (716) 847-3268. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 80 RESIGNATION FROM LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION I will be resigning from my position as Legislative Assistant, Masten District Council Office, effective Friday, June 23, 2000. \It has been a pleasure working with your staff. In every situation, I was treated with respect and was shown the utmost in professionalism. I will miss our daily interactions. However, I will carry the memories of my time here in City Hall with me to California. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 81 W. BOLON-SAVE ERIE CANAL Dear Sir. I would appreciate your efforts to save and restore the canal district as a tribute to our history and heritage and as a tourist attraction. Please consider the following: Do not bury, but repair and restore the Erie Canal Terminus-Commercial Slip-to working condition. Do not destroy, but re-deck the Central Wharf Save the buried streets and restore them; do not destroy them. Replace them with Loop Road. Do not build Yacht Basin and "Replica" slip. Save and maximize this buried treasure RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 82 COMPLAINT CDBG YR 26 BUDGET We the administrative board of the Buffalo Minority Faith-based Collaborative, hereby file a formal complaint regarding the proposal for block grant money from the C.D.B.G, Year 26 budget. Our complaint is as follows: 1 . Our proposals we filed in the Community Development office on October 29, 1999 and stamped received, from the Buffalo Community Development Room 920 at 4:41 p.m. (enclosed is a copy). We understand by looking at the proposed budget that our proposal was not entered into the budget to be considered for funding approval. Due process demands that a respond as to whether our proposal was accepted or rejected for any and all caused should have been submitted to us in writing. In keeping with the spirit of Buffalo we are riot asking for a new program be funded but rather as a Faith-based non-for-profit Corporation we to can participate in the Community Development and renewal program that are on going in Buffalo, New York. 2. According to Section 3, Title VI and Title I we find the city In violation of our civil rights as a minority non-for profit corporation. Title I states that the intend and purpose of entitlement funds to a community must be done with the community: A. Participating in the process. B. Benefiting from the process. C. Receiving and Distributing service by Page 40 00-06-27.txt due process. D. Providing Equal Opportunity for Employment. Without our request being presented in this year's City budget we are being denied the right to participate and to benefit in the process. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 83 EXCALIBUR LEISURE SKILLS CENTER Attached letter available in City Clerk's Office RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 84 OBJECTION ALT PKG TYPE ONE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I have written this letter in order to express my objection to the proposed change to Alternate Parking Type One that has been proposed by Councilman Coppola. I believe that such proposed changes will significantly contribute to the further demise of the Central Park neighborhood. I have lived in that neighborhood since 1954 and have witnessed insult after insult being imposed on that area of the city. I live on Beard Avenue in close proximity to Parker Avenue. I live in an area that is on the leading edge of Central Park. On May 31, 2000, an article appeared in the North Buffalo Rocket. The article concerned the proposed changes to Alternate Parking Type One that were being fostered by Mr. Coppola. I have enclosed a photocopy of the article. The basis for the article was a resolution that was apparently submitted for consideration to the Buffalo Common Council. I have enclosed a photocopy of the said resolution. The resolution contemplates changing the current Alternate Parking Type One parking restrictions to parking restrictions that permit parking of motor vehicles on residential, tree lined streets in an alternate fashion from 7:00 p.m. Monday to 7:00 p.m. Thursday (a total of 72 hours) and from 7:00 p.m. Thursday to 7:00 p.m. Monday (a total of 96 hours). I wish this letter to serve as a vehicle for me to voice my opposition to the proposed change of the day and time restrictions as to alternate side parking in the City of Buffalo. As I indicated previously, I reside on Beard Avenue, which runs between Starin Avenue and Hertel Avenue. As recently as 1995, the residents of Beard Avenue were surveyed by the City traffic engineer regarding the parking restrictions on Beard Avenue. The residents of Beard Avenue overwelmingly voted in support of the current time and type of parking restrictions on Beard Avenue. I have enclosed a photocopy of the survey results. In 1997, there was also an effort to change the parking re- strictions in regard to alternate side parking. It seems that a regular assault is being made on the Central Park area by the city officials. Apparently they cannot stand to see an area survive the continued insults that have been thrown at this area over the past 15 or 20 years. As a long time resident of this area, I have watched this community struggle to maintain itself as a thriving neighborhood. I have watched public works projects, dreamed up by nameless and unaccountable individuals create havoc in our community. I have watched public policies destroy parts of the city. I do not need to recite the litany of public works projects and court mandated programs that have undermined our neighborhoods. While there are individuals who might not Page 41 00-06-27.txt believe that something as simple as parking restrictions could have a negative effect on a neighborhood, I would ask those same individuals to try to think and imagine more expansively than they might normally do. Beard Avenue intersects with Parker Avenue. Parker Avenue intersects with Amherst Street. At the corner of Amherst and Parker is an NFTA train station. Prior to the institution of the current parking restrictions on Beard and Parker, the street segments of Beard and Parker Avenues were subjected to long term (8 to 12 hours) of bumper to bumper parking of motor vehicles on the streets of Beard and Parker by users of the NFTA light rail system. When the environmental impact study was done for this area in regard to the building of the NFTA rail system, one of the impact s on the area that was predicted by the said study was the parking problem. Such parking created congestion on the narrow streets of Beard and Parker Avenues. These streets were never designed to be used as a parking lot for users of public transportation. Despite this fact, this is precisely what Mr. Coppola's change in the current parking restrictions will cause. Central Park is a residential neighborhood; it is not a long term parking lot. Before the cur rent parking restrictions were put in place, the long term, bumper to bumper parking caused the complete obstruction of sight lines of pedestrians and motor vehicle operators. The resulting inability to view oncoming traffic on the said streets, created a dangerous, hazardous, and life threatening condition for drivers and pedestrians. The said congestion also seriously with the free flow of motor vehicle traffic, including emergency vehicles. The said parking prevented the residents of this, area and their family, friends and visitors from parking their motor vehicles on the said streets. One of my many concerns with regard to the proposed parking time and day changes as regards alternate side parking on a citywide basis, is that such change will not properly accommodate the additional two(2) hour parking restriction that exists on Beard and Parker Avenues. I believe that the proposed change will in fact cause the removal of or diminution of the effectiveness of the two(2) hour parking restriction. The present combined parking restrictions that are in effect on Beard and Parker Avenues are in concert with each other. I believe that the proposed change in the alternate side parking times and days will cause the two(2) hour parking restriction to be less effective, and possibly to be eliminated. I recall how difficult it was to convince the public officials in this community, people like our Common Council members, traffic engineer, public works commissioner, and others to place certain parking restrictions on Beard and Parker Avenues in order to prevent the area from being turned into Page 42 00-06-27.txt a parking lot for people using the NFTA rapid transit system. I recall the absurd and ridiculous arguments that were put forth by the public officials in the face of clear, obvious, logical, and lawful reasons for such restrictions. I recall how public officials tried to dissuade those in this area from trying to protect the character and nature of the neighborhood. The Beard Avenue area is adjacent to a commercially zoned area and proximate to the NFTA train station. There is a church at the corner of Beard and Parker. There is a mosque at the corner of Parker and Amherst. The current parking restrictions serve the present needs of the present needs of the aforesaid streets, while also protecting the neighborhood from the encroachment of long-term, bumper to bumper parking. Such parking causes congestion, interferes with snow removal, interferes with the removal of trash, garbage, leaves, and brush trimmings, and creates dangerous, life threatening, and hazardous conditions for pedestrians and motor vehicle operators. The current parking restrictions on Beard and Parker Avenues do not eliminate parking on the indicated street segments. However, the restrictions do prevent the said streets from being converted to long term parking lots. The current parking restrictions allow the shared use of the streets for both residents of the area and visitors thereto. Mr. Coppola's proposed changes would destroy the present balance and favor commuters over the local residents. I also hasten to add that the streets in question are regularly used by contractors and their trucks, mailmen, landscapers, and other persons who provide services to the residents of Beard and Parker Avenues. Many, if not all of the above named individuals, use vehicles that are not easily or practically parked in the driveways of the people that they are servicing. Without the current parking restrictions, prevention of the use of the area streets for parking by the residents, and abuse of the proposed parking rules by users of public transportation would prevail. For those who will argue that people will not change their parking habits just because the parking restrictions are changed, I suggest to you that people who must locate a parking space for their vehicle on a daily basis, are constantly on the look-out for more safe and more convenient parking locations. People would rather park all day in a quiet, residential, tree-lined neighborhood, rather than a parking lot. The current parking restrictions that are in effect on Beard and Parker Avenues, strike the proper balance between use and abuse of the residential streets for the parking of motor vehicles. Changing the time and the days of the alternate side parking restrictions that are presently in effect on Beard and Parker Avenues without incorporating and maintaining in a proper, correct, and appropriate manner the two(2) hour parking restrictions that presently exist is unfair, shortsighted, discriminatory, and irresponsible. Any change to the current parking restrictions should not eliminate protection to the said streets, but rather should insure that at least the same protection that presently exists should continue. Moreover, it is unfair, shortsighted, and irresponsible to initiate parking restriction changes in an area where the current parking restrictions are providing the necessary and desired protection for the residents and taxpayers of the neighborhood. Please note that the riders of the NFTA are not only Page 43 00-06-27.txt residents of the City of Buffalo, they are also residents of the communities that surround the city. There are some persons who would have us believe that only city residents will be able to park on the residential streets. It has also been argued that the current two(2) hour restriction that is in effect on Beard and Parker Avenues could just be linked with the proposed change that Mr. Coppola wishes to impose on this neighborhood. In a personal conversation that I had with the current traffic engineer of the City of Buffalo in 1995, 1 was informed that there could be no guarantee that if the parking restrictions are changed, then the two(2) hour parking rule would also be linked to the new restriction. You are hereby placed on formal notice that if changes are made to the parking restrictions that presently exist on Beard and Parker Avenues, and if such changes result in, cause, or contribute to the loss, change, or ineffectiveness of the two(2) hour parking restriction on Beard and Parker Avenues, and if such parking restriction changes encourage, entice, promote, enable, support, or contribute to the parking of motor vehicles on Beard and Parker Avenues in such a manner that creates, enables, promotes, or contributes to the creation of a hazardous, dangerous, or life threatening condition to residents, pedestrians, or motor vehicle operators, or interferes with the removal of snow, leaves, garbage, trash, clippings, or other refuse items, or with the free flow of traffic and emergency vehicles, then I and other persons will hold the City of Buffalo liable for all damages that may result from such City created conditions. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 85 BANNERS BAILEY AVE Request approval at the June 27 th meeting to hang banners from light posts on Bailey Avenue in front of the VA Western New York Healthcare System to celebrate our 5dh Anniversary. Once your approval is received, we will initiate an order to purchase them and get them installed as soon as possible. We have reviewed and will comply with the conditions required by the City of Buffalo. The United States is effectively self-insured pursuant to the Federal Torte Claims Act to the level of the full faith and credit of the United States. If you have any questions, you may contact me at 862-8753. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Department of Veterans Affairs dated June 19, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Department of Veterans Affairs be granted permission to display banners from light posts on Bailey Avenue in front of the VA Western New York Healthcare System with conditions as determined by the Commissioner of Public Works. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 86 C. HORNE-ISSUES POLICE DEPT On June 13, 2000, 1 received a letter in the mail that I had been dropped from the rolls (terminated) from the Buffalo Police Department pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8.4 of the Page 44 00-06-27.txt Collective Bargaining Agreement as of 0001hrs on June 12,2000. May 12th, 2000, 1 called to speak to Lt. Carl Terranova about taking off without pay, but he was not in. I then called to speak to the 911 Lt. that was on duty. It was Lt. Kaska. I asked if I could take off without pay, because I had no more leave time available to me. On the schedule I was marked "P" for leave without pay, not AWOL. On October 21, 1994, I lifted boxes of reports at work, which caused a hernia in my left groin. I was order off work by my physician and paid and carried, by the Buffalo Police Department as Injured on Duty. In May of 1995, 1 returned to work full duty. While on duty, with my gun belt on, I had a pain in my right groin. I went to see Dr. Dugald Lewis who confirmed that I had two hernias. I was ordered off work and received bilateral hernia surgery in September of 1995. 1 was in such excruciating pain that I was bent over for approximately a week and a half. I returned to work in December of 1995 only to report off again in January of 1996 because of back and groin pain. My IOD claim was first denied, but then reinstated, and then denied again. I had to take several leaves without pay because of the pain and pressure in my back and groin, in relation to my on the job injury. Several doctors have relayed the pain to nerve entrapment from the surgery, but the city still refused to pay me so I continued to take leaves w/o pay, from the pain caused by my on the job injury. I spoke to Nancy Forrest on a few occasions: On May 18th, 2000 Nancy Forrest called and left a message asking how my visit with Dr. Gosy went and to see if I needed authorization for anything. I returned her call. I explained that Dr. Gosy prescribed Baclofen and I was going to take the prescription to Walgreens and she should expect a call for authorization. She asked if Dr. Gosy set up a follow up appointment, I told her no, but I'd be seeing Dr. Chia. On June I st, 2000 1 spoke with Nancy Forrest. I told her that I had been to Dr. Suttons office and expressed to Dr. Riggles that the Baclofen and motrin was not stopping the pain. Dr. Riggles prescribed Acetaminophen w/codeine for the pain. I told Nancy that I needed authorization for the medication. I talked to her again on June 7th, we talked about the medical report sent by Dr. Gosy. I told her that I had been off for approximately 3 weeks and wanted to know if I'd be getting paid soon, since Dr. Gosy said that my pain was related to the surgery of the original on the job injury. She said that she'd look into it and get back to me. I called her for the next two days to no avail. I called Joyce to find out if I had been transferred back to IOD status, or not, but she would not return my calls either. On June 13, 2000, someone named Nancy from Dr. Gosy's office, phone number 6269900 ext. 19, called and asked if I had talked to Dr. Gosy about being off work. When I asked why she wanted to know she replied that she just wanted to know. I feel that Nancy Forrest asked her to call me. Dr. Gosy agreed that my pain is in relation to the surgery. I feel that I was wrongfully terminated. I also feel that I was terminated because: It was determined, that my pain was relevant to the sugery from my original injury. If I were given Injury on Daily status then the next step would have been to pay me dating back to 1996. 1 feel that the Buffalo Police Department should have a qualified physician handling their medical affairs, rather Page 45 00-06-27.txt than allow Deputy Police Commissioner, George Loncar, play doctor. How can he determine anything when he denies seeing any medical reports sent to him. Does he read his mail? How is he qualified to go against what three different specialists have said? If the city is going to let any unqualified person determine my health status, then what's wrong with choosing the custodial worker or the auto mechanic? They would be just as qualified to put on a bandage or read a report. I wish to be reinstated to my position as a Police Officer along with full benefits, and retroactive monies due to me. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE 0N CIVIL SERVICE, THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION NO. 87 W. HOWARD-ISSUES DISCRIMINATION GREAT LAKES/GE CAPITAL First I must thank you for the great job you've done for our city. I am a 44 year-old African American father of seven born and raised here in Buffalo. I filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC against my employer Great Lakes Collections a division of GE Capital on May 25 2000. I have worked here for almost seven years as a Debt Collection Specialist, Last year I made almost 70k. Out of the 1500 plus employees here I finished in the top ten last year. My job is very stressful, my employer won't admit it but due to the nature of our business we tend to use" any means necessary " to get debtors to pay their bills. Compliance has become a major concern of our company but we the collectors and managers who have to survive by collecting money are able to get around most of the monitoring. I am older than most of my co-workers who consider me old fashion because of my ways. This has also put me at odds with my current managers on several occasions. I have never been a problem employee during the almost 7 years that I have worked here until now. I'm sure you are aware of the history of my company regarding discrimination, unfair labor practices and allegations that were made public by former white recruiters that my employer has a history of denying minorities equal employment opportunities. As I write to you today there are no minorities in upper level management. I was denied here when I first applied although I had a degree and was working full-time as a 91 radio announcer for WBLK 93,7FM. I have also held similar positions at WKBW 1520am where I was the 1st African-American radio announcer in 1980, NVUFO 1080am, CfNG Energy 108ftn in Burlington Ont, where I made Canadian history as the I st African- American radio announcer to work there and get #I ratings for a year in my time slot (7p- 12p) right after being hired. I have also worked for IATUF FM931/ WJYZ Smooth Jazz 92.9. 1 overcame discrimination there after I was initially turned down by them although they had 4 openings and I was referred to them by my good friend Brian Rusk who had been contacted by the general manager of the station who was seeking help. was the I st African American radio announcer to work there. They fired me after 3 years because I started complaining about the double standards they used regarding me. I sued them and accepted an out of court settlement. I have put up with the problems here at Great Lakes because I have been addicted to the money, but I have had enough. There has always been a double standard here at Great Lakes regarding handouts and favoritism shown to Page 46 00-06-27.txt some employees. Because of the lack of rules concerning accounts we the collectors are pitted against each other, I am amazed that we have not had any serious incidents. One of my co-workers who is African-American and the top collector in my area was always using the word "nigger" in conversations with me and my co-workers who are mostly white, right out on the collection floor. This made me uncomfortable because I consider myself a professional. I talked with this person about this several times at work also If We Went Out for drinks after work to no avail. I eventually talked to my immediate managers one is Caucasian and the other African American I had no success. I then spoke with the vice president he ignored it so I went and talked to our CEO who said he would look into it. I also told my CEO that I had written a letter to the chairman/CEO of GE Capit#1 lack Welch. This was in April. Word got out that I was a "snitch" most of my co-workers now avoid n,4. Almost 2 weeks later that same person called a white girl a "bitch" in front of several witnesses, she went to human resources to complain who in turn sent her back out to our vice Jeff Hauser who swept it under the rug and took no further action. During the past 2 weeks I have been threatened with termination twice by our vice president Jeff Hauser. The first time one of my managers had made a mistake regarding an account. He was on vacation I was told by Mr. Hauser that if this manager could not confirm what I had told them I would be fired. When he came back he cleared it up they never apologized. Then I was called into Mr. Hauser's office May 24, 2000 with one of my managers who had went to him and complained about an account of mine. The first words out of his mouth were " you must be tired of working here, am I going to have to fire you". I was completely caught off guard I asked what was he talking about he said that it was about some comments that I had put on one of my accounts that they had taken and given to my co-workers. At that moment I turned around and walked out because I didn't believe that he had called me in there for that, I was truly offended- I went and talked to our CEO Jeff Wahl who assured me that no one could fire me without his approval. I left his office to get back to work when f found out that Mr. Hauser was taping my calls for an hour. He had also run a phone report on me to see who I was calling because he was aware per Mr. Wahl that I had written a letter to Jack Welch CEO-GE Capital in Fairfield Conn, regarding my concerns. Mr. Hauser also ordered a copy of my payment journal and gave it to one of my co-workers, this has never happened to me before, During the almost 7 years that I have worked there I have never had anyone monitor my phone for that amount of time especially a vice president. These things that they did that day have led me to believe that they are trying to get rid of me. I found out recently that 3 of my co-workers Elsie Hall, Lynne Turner and Andrew Mitchell who are African-American managers at my company have recently filed discrimination claims against Great Lakes. Your Honor I have never written to you before, I honestly believe that you are a fair person who cares about the residents of our city. As a taxpayer and property owner here, I do not feel that it is fair that a company such as mine should be allowed to pull the wool over the eyes of people such as yourself while continuing to display an obvious pattern of discrimination and racism- If someone did a drug test on the employees here this place would be a ghost town, this includes the executives. I know of a former Page 47 00-06-27.txt employee who carried a pistol to work everyday because he had a permit. I also know of 2 people who work here both Caucasian who carry guns in their cars. There is also someone that writes racist comments on the bathroom walls all the time. One of my managers who are married fathered a child out of wedlock with another manager here, he is the one giving me the most difficult time, I have no problem when it comes to respecting those of authority, but when the playing field is not level and my income is being affected I must speak out, I realize that my company has a contract with the city I am asking you to please have someone investigate my allegations. I have kept a journal and I have witnesses to back up my claims. I intend to pursue this through the FEOC because there are some issues that need to be addressed, As I write to you today I haven't been to work June I st or 2nd. I fear for my safety because once my allegations are proven to be true there may be retaliation from my co-workers. My income went up an average of l0k every year since I have been working here. My goal was to make 85k this year, with what's going on now I will be lucky to make 5 5k this year. I honestly feel that my employer -is intending on finding a reason to fire me because I have been complaining about what I feel is not right. 1 am positive your intervention may help bring about a change and hopefully create a better working environment. REFERRED TO THE CITY RIGHTS COMMISSION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND THE ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATOR NO. 88 PROPOSED DELETIONS COUNTY SANITARY CODE LEGAL NOTICE The Erie County Board of Health is holding a Public Hearing on July 11, 2000 at 3:00 P.M. in Room 1202 of the Rath Building, located at 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo New York. The hearing is being held to receive comments regarding amendments to the Erie County Sanitary Code. The Erie County Health Department is primarily using the New York State Codes for its various program activities, therefore we are proposing that these duplicative County Code Sections be deleted. The Board of Health is proposing that the following sections of the County Sanitary Code be deleted. Copies of the deleted sections can be obtained by writing the Commissioner of Health, at 95 Franklin Street Buffalo, New York 14202 or by calling 858-7660 Erom. 8:30 to 4:30 P.M. PROPOSED DELETIONS FROM COUNTY SANITARY CODE ARTICLE IJVCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE ARTICLE HYMILK, CREAM AND MILK PRODUCTS ARTICLE V/WATER SUPPLIES ARTICLE V11POOLS AND BEACHES ARTICLE VII/CAMPS ARTICLE VH-I/OFFENSIVE- MATERIAL ARTICLE XIVRADIOLOLGICAL HEALTH ARTICLE XIII/FOOD HYGIENE ARTICLE XVII/DRY CLEANING ARTICLE XVIII/ANIMAL BITES ARTICLE XDC/PEST CONTROL ARTICLE XX /FUMIGATION ARTICLE XXI/SMOKING RECEIVED AND FILED Page 48 00-06-27.txt NO. 89 LANDSCAPING BUSINESS MARKET Kamuchisan Publishing & Record (KPR) is a for profit record Label. owner Andrae Kamoche has looked into and is prepared to open this company's scope into the landscaping market for the City of Buffalo. propose KPR to perform lawn maintenance define as mowing overgrown grass, removing debris, and maintaining such properties as directed so that the City of Buffalo will be enhanced in safety, property value, and appearance. This will also cut back on rodents, trash, and unsafe living conditions. The funds received compensate laborers, provide transportation, purchase fuel/oil, maintenance expenses for equipment, garbage bags and other supplies needed to continue this project. The scope of work outlined above will be performed at an annual rate, including taxes for the sum of seventy-four thousand, six hundred dollars ($74,600). The quote above was base on this formula: If the city holds 624 lots under the square footage of two thousand. Each lot will be credited the initial visit and one maintenance visit including tax of fifty-five dollars thirdly cents ($55.30). The size of the lot according to square footage will determine the amount that the city will be charged. Square footage of property listed at 0001 - 2999 square footage is $55.30: 3000 - 4999 square footage is $100.00: 5000 - 6999 square footage is $300.00: 7000 - 8999 square footage is $425.00. Each visit thereafter is given a discounted rate at fifteen percent (15%). Please file this proposal with the Buffalo Common Council. I anticipate and appreciate the opportunity to perform this task for the City of Buffalo. Any questions, comments, or suggestions may be addressed to the telephone number and address listed below. Thank you for your response and I look forward in hearing from you. REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 90 1999 FINANCIAL AUDIT POLISH COMM CTR The Honorable Members of the Common Council c/o The City Clerk Buffalo City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Per your request, I have enclosed with this letter a copy of last years (1999) financial audit for the Polish Community Center of Buffalo (PCCB). As outlined in the audit, the PCCB employs sound fiscal practices to maintain financial and programmatic stability and accountability. The agency stands as a citywide model in this regard. On behalf of the PCCB Board of Directors, I reiterate our disappointment and concern with the process adopted to acquire this document. At the June 6, 2000, Finance Committee hearing, it was established that the PCCB is the only city-funded, community-based agency that the Council asked to submit this document. While our agency is singled-out to meet this demand, an increasing number of city-funded agencies are in serious financial trouble. Ironically, none of these agencies have been asked to meet the same scrutiny as the PCCB. If you have any further questions or comments, please do Page 49 00-06-27.txt not hesitate to contact me. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 91 AV TELEPHONE SYSTEM BID FOR THE CITY OF BUFFALO, CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Dear Mr. Pitts: Recently, the City of Buffalo, City Clerks Office, issued an RFP (Request for Proposals) for a new telecommunications system. In response to the RFP we submitted a bid. We are a City of Buffalo business located in the City of Buffalo downtown corridor area and have been at this location for two years and have a staff of twelve employed at this location On Tuesday, May 16, we were notified via mail from the City Clerk's office that the telephone system was going to be awarded to another company. We respectfully request that this award be reconsidered based on the following facts: Originally our bid was low, however we have been informed that the vendor who is receiving the award was given a 2 nd opportunity to bid on this job. We were not given that opportunity. We are based in the City of Buffalo and have employees, including myself, who reside, support, pay taxes and patronize business' in the City of Buffalo. We are currently under contract to the City of Buffalo (Informal Price Agreement #0117, INSTALLATION OF LAN DROPS), which was awarded on May 10, 1999 and applies to all City of Buffalo Departments, Agencies and Authorities with regard to new and/or rerouting of all LAN drops. Our service on this contract has been excellent, with many of the drops being installed within a twenty-four hour period or less. We have excellent references with the City of Buffalo working closely with Phil Nasca, Peter Barone, Pat Sucharski and other staff in City Hall. We are aware of the many offices being moved in City Hall, due to the new charter; therefore, we are working to ensure that all the LAN drops are in place to allow all necessary moves to go forward in a timely fashion. We stated in our proposal that we believe The City of Buffalo would save over $20,000.00 over a five year period due the comprehensive 5 year equipment warranty that comes with our equipment, compared to present Maintenance and Service contracts that the City of Buffalo continues to renew on presently installed systems. These contracts are renewed without bidding, even though we employ many certified Toshiba technicians, who, including myself, installed many of these same systems in the City of Buffalo. Our equipment warranty also covers failures caused by external causes including lightning, power surge, flood, fire, tornado, earthquake, abuse or misuse. We would like to believe that being a City based company in this period when so many companies leave the City for other parts of Western New York, or even move to other states would have some bearing on how contracts are awarded by the City of Buffalo. Other municipalities consider location of vendors when awarding various contracts put out to bid. I am available to discuss this matter with you or any member of your staff. Again I appreciate any consideration you may give to me in this regard. I believe the City of Buffalo needs to work as partners in the City for the City in order for the City of Buffalo to continue its Page 50 00-06-27.txt rebirth. It certainly would be a shame, that in this exploding period of technology, that the City of Buffalo did not support one of the few interconnect companies located in the City. In closing, I would like to thank you for your consideration of this matter and look forward to your response. We have never disputed any bid or proposal that was not awarded to us, but I believe you will understand our total frustration in the award of this contract, since we presented the original low bid. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND THE CITY CLERK NO. 92 REVISED BUDGET BADMA Dear Councilmember Grant, Enclosed is a copy of the revised budget for 2000-2001 for BADMA. Every line item remains the same except for security. I added the entire amount that is owed to us to this line item. It would be greatly appreciated if you could present this at the next Common Council meeting. We will most undoubtedly need these funds over the next year for our security program. If you have any questions, please contact me at 836-3600 extension 16. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the revised budget for 2000-2001 do Bailey-Amherst District Management Association (BADMA) be and it hereby is approved. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 93 IN THE PROPOSED PLAN FOR THE DARWIN D. MARTIN HOUSE * A Draft Master Plan[Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DMP/DEIS) has been completed for a proposed plan for the restoration of the Darwin D. Martin House complex and establishment of the Darwin D. Martin House State Historic Site in Buffalo, New York. Please find enclosed, for your review and comment, a copy of the DMP/DEIS. It contains the results of analysis of alternatives, project location and plan, and environmental Impacts and mitigation. The plan is designed to provide needed restoration of the site while providing essential visitor services and minimizing potential adverse impacts. We are very much interested in our comments and suggestions and those of your organization or agency. We will be holding a public hearing on June 21 at the Children's Resources Center, Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School located on the Buffalo Zoo campus. Additional information on the hearing and access is provided in the Notice of Completion/Notice of Hearing (NOC/NOH) which accompanies the enclosed DMP/DEIS. I hope that your schedule will allow your participation at the hearing. If not, please do provide us with written comments by July 12. Thank you in advance for your time and thoughts. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Pam Otis, who is serving as Agency Contact person for the DMP/DEIS. Sincerely, RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 94 Page 51 00-06-27.txt FED AWARD INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORTS The Buffalo and Erie County Private Industry Council, Inc. hereby submits a copy of its single audit entitled "Federal Awards for the year Ended June 30, 1999 and Independent Auditors Reports". If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Russell J. Sferlazza, PIC Director of Finance, or me at (716) 874-1790. Sincerely, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 95 D. REUVAIN-CONCERNS REGARDING WATER METER RATE INCREASES Attached complaint from Dorothy Reuvain, 12 Barnard Street, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND AMERICAN WATER WORKS NO. 96 ERIE COUNTY/SOUTHTOWNS SEWAGE TREATMENT AGENCY REGIONAL INITIATIVE Dear Mr. Michaux: Enclosed for filing with the Common Council of the City of Buffalo is a request from County Executive Joel A. Giambra to the County Legislature to undertake a study of the feasibility of sending sewage from the County's Southtowns facility to the Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) for treatment. The purpose of the study is to analyze the cost effectiveness of making the sewer connection. It has the potential to offer many benefits to all involved parties, including the City of Buffalo. Some of the potential benefits include: A new pipeline would open up undeveloped land along Route between Southtowns and Buffalo, including some in Buffalo for redevelopment, such as the Bethlehem, LTV, and Union Ship Canal properties. The additional revenue received from Southtowns for treating sewage would help the BSA to offset their operating costs. This alternative offers much more industrial treatment capacity than that which currently exists, as well as better environmental protection against industrial discharges to the two existing treatment plants at Southtowns and Lackawanna. This alternative would remove a sewage plant adjacent to Woodlawn Beach State Park and therefore, offer additional environmental benefits and safeguards to the bathing public EDWARD A. RATH COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, 95 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO. NEVY YORK 14202~3973 - (716) 858-6716 - FAX (716) 858-7248 - www.erie.gov This alternative would also eliminate a sewage plant from a residential neighborhood in Lackawanna. Before such a project can become a reality, a cost effective analysis is needed to analysis the alternative. An economic analyst is being proposed to evaluate sending sewage from Southtowns Sewage Treatment Agency's plant to the BSA. A connection to the BSA could provide a lower cost for treating the sewage to both parties. However, the alternative has to be compared against the capital cost of sending the Southtowns sewage to the BSA. Should the Council have any questions about the County Page 52 00-06-27.txt Executive's regional initiative, please feel free to contact me at 858-6716. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 97 HOMESTEADING 307 E. NORTH ST. BUFFALO, NY 14204 Dear Mr. Pitts I would like to homestead the property located at 307 E. North St. I currently own the property at 309 E. North and have maintain cleaning & cutting of the lot located at 307 E. North. I plan to fence the property in and build a summer deck which would be attach to my house. I would appreciate your assistance in obtaining this request. if you need further 'information please contact me at 886-0791. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PETITIONS No.98 THEODORE E. MARKS, AGENT, USE 752 ELMWOOD FOR A TAKE OUT RESTAURANT (HRG. 7/5/00) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL No.99 CHRISTINE HAYDEN, AGENT, USE 257 FOREST FOR A GAS STATION/STORE (HRG. 7/5/00) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. No.100 C. MCCAFFREY, AGENT, USE 700 PARKSIDE FOR AN ILLUMINATED GROUND SIGN (HRG. 7/5/00) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. No.101 . BINNER, AGENT, USE 1431 KENSINGTON FOR A HUMAN SERVICES FACILITY (HRG. 7/5/00) REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISS10NER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATION COUNSEL. No.102 RODENT PROBLEMS ARDEN/NEWBURGH Attached please find a copy of a petition from resident of the Arden/Newburgh Block Club in reference to rodent problem. Please file these petitions in the City Clerk's Office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON Page 53 00-06-27.txt LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF STREET SANITATION AND THE ERIE Regular Committees Civil Service (Barbara A. Miller-Williams, Chairperson) No.103 Appointment Parking Meter Mechanic (Max) (A&F) (Item No. 57-C.C.P. May 2, 2000) That Communication 57, May 2, 2000 be received and filed and the temporary appointment of Vincent Miranda stated above at the maximum salary of $26,431 effective on May 1, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 No.104 Appointment Associate Auditor (Max) (Compt) (Item No. 19-C.C.P. June 13, 2000) That Communication 19, June 13, 2000 be received and filed and the temporary appointment of Frank Faber stated above at the maximum salary of $41,379 effective on June 5, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 No.105 Appointment Senior Auditor (Inter) (Compt) (Item No. 2 1 -C.C.P. June 13, 2000) That Communication 2 1, June 13, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Joseph Ruggiero stated above at the intermediate salary of $37,204 effective on June 5, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 No.106 Appointment Systems Analyst (Max) (Compt) (Item No. 22-C.C.P. June 13, 2000) That Communication 22, June 13, 2000 be received and filed and the temporary appointment of Catherine. Barton stated above at the maximum salary of $44,878 effective on June 5, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 No.107 Appointment Asst. Engr. (Inter) (PW) (Item No. 43-C.C.P. June 13, 2000) That Communication 43, June 13, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Steven J. Stepmak stated above at the intermediate salary of $39,579 effective on May 31, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 No.108 Page 54 00-06-27.txt Appt. -Hearing Examiners (Max) (A&F) (CCP#52-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.109 Appointment Youth Project Coordinator (Inter) (HSPR) (Item No. 53-C.C.P. June 13, 2000) That Communication 53, June 13, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Stanley H. Cieslar stated above at the intermediate salary of $36,917 effective on June 2, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 No.110 Appointment Laborer (Inter) (C. Clerk) (Item No. 59-C.C.P. June 13, 2000) That Communication 59, June 13, 2000 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of Marvin Rodolph stated above at the intermediate salary of $10.53/hr. effective on June 12, 2000 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-12-NOES-0 No.111 Notices of Appts.-Temp/Prov/Perm. (C. Clerk) (CCP#65-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.112 L. Williams-Civil Service Typing Exam (CCP#94-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.113 Residency (Item No. 24 1, C. C. P., Feb. 8, 2000) That this Common Council requests the Division of Labor Relations to track all residency waivers and to file monthly reports indicating the dates the waivers were granted, the time period of each waiver and the current residence for each of the employees to whom waivers have been granted; and That this Council requests the Corporation Counsel and the Director of Labor Relations to file reports on the enforcement of residency requirements over the last year, along with any suggestions that may have for encouraging input by citizens and City employees regarding employees who are violating the residency requirement. Adopted No.114 Residency (Compt) (CCP# I 0-May 16, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. Page 55 00-06-27.txt ADOPTED No.115 Monthly Reports from Residency Officer (CCP#164-Feb. 22, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.116 Memorandum of Agreement - BMHA and Local 264, etc. (Item No. 55, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the Memorandum of Agreement between the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and Local 264, Blue Collar, White Collar and Managerial Unit and for Non- represented and Exempt employees effective July 1, 2000, be and hereby is approved and ratified. This approval is given with the knowledge that the operating costs of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority's State sponsored Public Housing Program may incur increases that the City of Buffalo must fund under the loan and subsidy contract in addition to any deficit the BMI-IA may incur in it's State sponsored operation. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 Finance (Byron W. Brown, Chairman) No.117 R. Hensel-Results of Independent Audit-Broadway Mkt. (CCP#109-Apr. 18, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.118 Renew Lease - Roberto Clemente Health Center - 104 Maryland (Item No. 17, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to renew the lease between the City and the County of Erie, for use of Roberto Clemente Health Center at 104 Maryland, for a term commencing June 1, 2000 and expiring on May 31, 2005, under the same terms and conditions as their previous lease. That the Corporation Counsel be, and he hereby is authorized to prepare the necessary documents to renew said lease: and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 No.119 Audit-City Wide Dept - /Divs. -Petty Cash Funds (Compt) (CCP# I I -June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO.120 AUDIT- STREETS-CITY ANIMAL SHELTER (COMPT) (CCP#14-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is Page 56 00-06-27.txt received and filed. ADOPTED No.121 Audited Fin. Statements-Bflo. Water Bd.-1998-99 (Compt) (CCP#21 -Mar. 2 1, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.122 Report of Pkg. Infrastructure Task Force (Bd. Pkg.) (CCP#3-May 16, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.123 Acquisition of I I Leroy for Proposed Public Parking Lot (Item No. 8, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with Mr. Robert Palano, President of Niagara Capital Corporation, 2371 Main Street for the acquisition of I I Leroy in the median cost of Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500.00). Funds for this acquisition will be available in C.P.A. 203-717-017. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 No.124 Acquisition of 17 Leroy for Proposed Public Parking Lot (Item No. 9, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to negotiate with Bessie Milbouse, C.D. Milhouse- S. Milhouse & R. Munn, 345 Leroy for the acquisition of 17 Leroy in the median cost of Twenty-Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($22,250.00). Funds for this acquisition will be available in C.P.A. 203-717-017. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 No.125 MUNIS Support Committee (CC) (CCP#82-Apr. 18, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.126 J Roseberg-Queires-Public User Fee (CCP# I 17-Apr. 18, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.127 G. Barlow & O-Supp. Paving Streets/Paving Page 57 00-06-27.txt Issue-Ellicott Town Ctr. (CCP#91 -May 2, 00) Mr. Brown moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED No.128 Solid Waste User Bill (Sts.) (CCP#65-May 30, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.129 Heritage and Food Festival (Item No. 229, C.C.P., May 30, 2000) 2000 Greater Buffalo Italian That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Brown Moved: That the North Buffalo Community Development Corporation, Hertel -- North Buffalo Business Assn., and the West Side Business and Taxpayers Assn., Inc. are hereby granted permission to jointly conduct the 2000 Greater Buffalo Italian Heritage and Food Festival subject to the following conditions: A.The festival shall be conducted on Hertel Avenue from July 12 through July 16, 2000, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. with Monday, July 10 from 6: 00 p.m. and Tuesday, July I I to be used only as set-up days, and Monday, July 17, 2000 to be used only as a breakdown day with traffic to recommence by 6:00 a.m. of that day. Games of chance and amusement rides shall be shut down at 9:00 p.m. each day of the Festival; and B.Hertel Avenue, between Crestwood and Tennyson Avenues, shall be closed to vehicular and bicycle traffic, and dogs and other animals shall be prohibited during the festival. In addition, cross streets bounded by Colvin, Linden, Delaware, and Tacoma Avenues, including those boundary streets, shall be part of the festival area subject to its rules and regulations. Pern-tittees with the cooperation of and at the direction of the Police Department will furnish and locate barriers to be placed at the beginning time of the festival and to be removed at the end of the festival. Banners and security will also be maintained at Wilbury Place, Shoreham Parkway and Cheltenham Drive; and C. That the city-owned residential parking lot, located behind 1180 Hertel shall be closed to general use and shall be reserved solely for those residents of Hertel Avenue residing within the festival area, and this restriction shall be enforced strictly by the city and festival committee; and D. That the festival committee be, and hereby is, authorized to erect appropriate banners and fittings on street lamp posts on Hertel Avenue from the easterly side of Colvin to the westerly side of Delaware, and a banner across Hertel at Tennyson and at Crestwood, all within conditions specified by the Department of Public Works; and E.Permittees shall furnish to the City of Buffalo proper liability insurance as determined by the Special Events Committee and the Corporation Counsel; and Page 58 00-06-27.txt F.Permittees shall assure complete responsibility for removing barriers, pennants, decorations, barricades, stands, equipment and any trash or debris in the are arising out of the festival; and G.Permittees shall assume complete responsibility for conducting the festival in compliance with all laws and ordinances applicable, and with all directives of the various city departments, including Police, Fire, Street Sanitation, Transportation and Public Works; and H.Permitees will retain 18 (eighteen) additional security personnel (off-duty Buffalo Police Officers to patrol the event area bound by Colvin, Linden, Delaware and Tacoma from 7: 00 p. m. to 11: 00 p. m. for the five (5) days of the Festival. One additional officer will be stationed in Hertel Alley from 5: 00 p. m. to 10: 00 p. m. for the five (5) days of the Festival. I .Permission is hereby granted for the above under such terms and conditions so as to protect the interest of the City of Buffalo, as set forth by the Special Events Committee, Passed AYES-12-NOES-0 No.130 Hertel Avenue Italian Festival Opposition Petitions (Item No. 24, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. B.Brown Moved: That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. Adopted No.131 Results of Negotiations - 69 E. Utica Street (Item No. 57, C.C.P., Dec, 28, 1999) (Item No. 165, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) Mr. Brown moved that the above item be recommitted to the.Committee on Finance. ADOPTED No.132 Report of Auction - 2002 Fillmore Avenue (Item No. 62, C.C.P., July 13, 1999) (Item No. 166, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) Mr. Brown moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED No.133 Bids - Skyway Lot No. 3 (Item No. 3, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the Director of Parking be, and he hereby is authorized to award a three (3) year lease for Skyway Lot No. 3, to Imperial Parking, the highest responsible bidder in the amount of $33,000.00. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 Page 59 00-06-27.txt No.134 Abandonment and Sale of 301 Louisiana (Item No. 7, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the City of Buffalo does hereby abandon 301 Louisiana Street and authorizes the City to sell such property pursuant to Article 21, Section 390 and Article 27, Section 513 and 514 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo; and That the Director of Real Estate be, and she hereby is authorized to negotiate with Mr. Gorgi Trpevski, President of W.N.Y. MAC Associate, Inc,, for the sale of 301 Louisiana Street and report back to the Common Council for final approval. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 No.135 L. Duvall-Iron Island-Hennepin Pk. Comm. Exp. (CCP#76-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.136 R. Williams-Req. Perm.-Purchase Vacant Lots-CMGP (CCP#95-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.137 Community Garden at 217 West Ave. and 278 Hudson St (Item No. 271, C.C.P., June 13,2000) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. Adopted Legislation (Richard A. Fontana, Chairman) No.138 Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 5 11 - Zoning, Use Permit Requirement (Item No. 234, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. -Moved: That after a public hearing on June 27, 2000, the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 234, C.C.P., June 13, 2000, be and the same hereby is approved. Passed AYES-12-NOES-0 No.139 Paul Strada, Petition to Use 2363 Delaware Avenue - Illuminated Pole Sign (Item No. 97, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 20, 2000, the petition of Paul Strada, agent, for permission to use 2363 Delaware Avenue for an illuminated pole sign, reader/printer be, and hereby is approved. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 Page 60 00-06-27.txt No.140 C. McCaffrey, Petition to use 40 High - Illuminated Pole Sign (Item No. 98, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr.Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED, No.141 Laura Young, Petition to use 98 Bailey - One Story Building (Item No. 99, C.C.P., June 13, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 20, 2000, the petition of Laura Young, agent, for permission to use 98 Bailey Avenue to erect a one story addition to the current building be, and hereby is approved with conditions as set by the City Planning Board. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 No.142 Paul Strada, Petition to Use 217 Porter Avenue - Illuminated Pole Sign (Item No. 113, C.C.P., May 30, 2000) That after the public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on June 6, 2000, the petition of Paul Strada, agent, for permission to use 217 Porter Avenue for an illuminated pole sign be, and hereby is approved. Passed. AYES-12-NOES-0 No.143 Amend.City Ord.-Solid Waste Collection User Fee (Sts.) (CCP#50-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.144 B. Grant-M. Moslow-Pay-As-You-Throw Program (CCP#79-June 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.145 Accessibility of Buffalo Libraries (PW) (CCP#23-Mar. 7, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.146 Term. Of Water Service-Winter Months (CCP#204-Apr. 4, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.147 Page 61 00-06-27.txt Term. Of Water Service-Winter Months (PW) (CCP#29-May 2, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.148 R. LoTempio, City of Buffalo Vehicles (CCP#77-May 2, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED No.149 C. Moore, IBEW Loc. #4 1 -Conc. -Candela Systems-Phase VI-Energy Proj. (CCP#80-May 2, 00) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED No.150 C. Moore, Concerns, Phase VI-Energy Mgmt. Project (PW) (CCP#29-May 16, 00) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. No.151 C. Moore, IBEW, L#41, Cncrns.-Candela Sys.- Ph. VI-Energ. Mgmt. Proj. (CD) (CCP#57-May 30, 00) Mr. Fontana moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. No.152 Change Time Restrictions on Parking Meters (Item No. 227, C. C.P., May 3 0, 2000) That the Department of Public Works assess the situation and devise an ordinance whereby the Division of Parking Enforcement adjusts the required paying period for Buffalo's parking meters from the current time of 6:00 p.m. to the desired time of 5:00 p.m. - and That the Chapter 479, Section 33, Subsection 16 (page 25) of the City of Buffalo Traffic Ordinance be modified to reflect this change and to therefore read: "Unless the council shall by resolution provide otherwise, the hours during which parking meters shall be in use shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Sundays and the following legal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day." Passed AYES-12-NOES-0 NO. 153 SIDEWALK CAFE - 1855 HERTEL AVENUE (ITEM NO. 47, C.C.P., MAY 30, 2000) That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a mere license" to Mr. Ronald R. Cauley, owner of The Lone Star Fajita Grill, located at 1855 Hertel Page 62 00-06-27.txt Avenue, to install a sidewalk cafe, which would encroach city right-of-way at said address, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant obtains any and all other City of Buffalo permits necessary. 2. That the sidewalk cafe be installed exactly as shown on plans submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings. 3. That the sidewalk cafe does not exceed twelve feet (12') in length or extend more than five feet (5') from the building face. 4.That no portion of the sidewalk cafe be permanent in nature or Permanently affixed to the main building or public sidewalk. 5. That the sidewalk cafe be completely removed from City right-of-way from November IS to April I each year. 6. That the applicant be assessed the annual fee of one dollar and thirty cents ($1.30) per square foot of City right-of-way occupied by said sidewalk caf‚ as described in Chapter 413, Article IX, Section 59 (Sidewalk Cafes) of the City Ordinances. 7. That the applicant supply the City of Buffalo with a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) construction in street bond or certificate of insurance which will indemnify and save harmless the City of Buffalo against any and all loss or damage arising out of the construction, maintenance, use and removal of said sidewalk cafe. 8. That there be no outside music on said sidewalk caf6. 9. That said sidewalk caf6 closes no later than 11:00 p.m. 10. That there be no outside trash receptacles on said sidewalk caf6. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 154 B. GRANT-2950 BAILEY AVE. (#79, 4/4) (CCP# I 79-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED NO. 155 B. GRANT-2950 BAILEY AVE. (CD) (#45, 5/2) (CCP# I 80-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED NO. 156 SALE OF PROPERTY-2930-2950 BAILEY AVE. (PW) (#28, 5/2) That the above item be and the same hereby is referred to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED EDUCATION (CHARLEY H. FISHER, 111, CHAIRMAN) NO. 157 CONSOLIDATE MAIL ROOMS- BD. OF ED./CITY (CCP#165-OCT. 1, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. Page 63 00-06-27.txt ADOPTED NO. 158 CONSOLIDATE OF MAILROOM W/BD. OF ED. (GEN. SVS.) (CCP#49-FEB. 22, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 159 SETTLEMENT-BTF COURT CASE (BD. ED.) (CCP#62-OCT. 5, 99) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 160 M. CANEDO-BD. OF ED. - 1990-94 BFLO. TEACHERS' FED. LAWSUIT STLMNT. (CCP#68-APR. 4, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 161 G. SAX-CONCERN-PROJECT LEE (CCP#92-APR. 4, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 162 COM. VOICE ORG.-REQ, INF, OF AFR./AF AM. CONTENT-SCHOOL CIR. (CCP#91 -MAY 30, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 163 MEMORIALIZE THE BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION IMPLEMENT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CURRICULUM CONTENT INFUSION POLICY (ITEM NO. 230, C. C. P., MAY 3 0, 2000) That this Common Council requests the Buffalo Board of Education to effectively implement its stated African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy; and That this Council requests the Buffalo Board of Education to allocate the necessary resources, including adequate staffing levels, to ensure effective implementation; and That this Council requests the Buffalo Board of Education to communicate to all employees of the district, most importantly teachers and principals, its full support of the African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy and its desire to see all employees support it in whatever way that is appropriate for their particular position; and That this Council requests members of the Buffalo Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools and any relevant staff member to appear before the Council during the next Education Committee to update the Common Council on the current status of the African American Curriculum Content Infusion Policy; and Page 64 00-06-27.txt That the City Clerk shall send certified copies of this resolution to the members of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of the Buffalo Public Schools and the State Commissioner of Education. ADOPTED NO. 164 REQ. INFUSION- AFRICAN/AMER. CONTENT INTO SCHOOL CURR. (BD. OF ED.) (CCP#54-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NO. 165 BY: DOMINIC BONAFACIO JR. SET PUBLIC HEARING CONNECTICUT STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT LDA APPROVAL -PEOPLE INC.. 45 1 & 45 3 CONNECTICUT STREET WHEREAS, People, Inc. and/or other legal entity to be formed (herein referred to as the "Redeveloper") has been duly designated as qualified and eligible Redeveloper in accordance with the rules and procedures prescribed by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency and the Redeveloper have negotiated a Land Disposition Agreement for the disposition of 451-453 Connecticut Street in the Connecticut Street Redevelopment Project Area, and WHEREAS, the terms of said Land Disposition Agreement have been approved by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency; and WHEREAS, said Land Disposition Agreement has been forwarded by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to this Common Council for action, pursuant to Section 507, subdivision 2(d) of the General Municipal Law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: THAT, the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish the attached Notice of Hearing in the Buffalo News no later than the I st day of July, 2000. THAT, this Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed agreement, on the 11 th day of July, 2000. ADOPTED NO. 166 BY: MR. BROWN APPOINTMENT OF LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Whereas:On Friday June 23, Emerson Barr will resign from the position of Legislative Assistant, Masten District Council Office; and Whereas:Demone Smith of 71 Butler Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14208, has been Selected to replace Mr. Barr; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That Demone Smith of 71 Butler Avenue, Buffalo, New York be appointed Legislative Assistant, Masten District Council Office; and Be It Further Resolved: That the appointment is made effective Monday, June 26, 2000 ADOPTED Page 65 00-06-27.txt NO. 167 BY: MR. BROWN WAIVER OF BANDWAGON FEES- HOLY GHOST FLAMING FIRE MINISTRIES Whereas:Holy Ghost Flaming Fire Ministries, located at 159 Grider Street, will be sponsoring its fourth annual Community Day on Saturday July 29, 2000 From 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m.; and Whereas:The Church has been a pillar of the City of Buffalo, caring for the spiritual needs of all who require support and assistance; and Whereas:In order to accommodate speakers, Holy Ghost Temple Flaming Ministries has requested a stage; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests that the Parks Department provide a stage for the Holy Ghost Flaming Fire Ministries fourth annual Community Day on July, 29, 2000 from 8:00 am to 8:00 p.m.; and Be it Further Resolved: That the Parks Department shall waive all applicable fees for the use of the Bandwagon. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 168 BY: MR. BROWN CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT Addition to Capital Program 1999-2000 That pursuant to section 359 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the Capital Program for the fiscal year 1999-2000 be and the same is hereby amended by adding the following item under the heading: Capital Projects Department of Community Development Division of Development Citywide Neighborhood Stabilization & Redevelopment $500,000 PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 169 BY: MR. BROWN INCREASED APPROPRIATION DUNN TIRE PARK That, Pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the appropriation in the budget for the current fiscal year for Appropriation Allotments - Dunn Tire Park be and the same hereby is increased in the sum of $2,455.72. That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $2,455.72 from Enterprise Fund - Dunn Tire Park 50000000-273-000 - Retained Earnings Reserve for Replacements to meet this increased appropriation as set forth below: From: Enterprise Fund - Dunn Tire Park 50000000-273-000 - Reserve for Replacements$2,455.72 To: 50024806 - Enterprise Fund - Dunn Tire Park Page 66 00-06-27.txt 443200 - Building Repairs$2,455.72 PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 170 BY: MR. BROWN TRANSFER OF FUNDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CONTINGENCY DIVISION OF BUILDINGS That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $5,000 be and the same is hereby transferred from the Capital Improvement Contingency account and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: From: 17220007 - 470001 Capital Reserve Contingency$5,000 To: 17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project$5,000 From: 17523008 - 489130 Transfer out to Capital Project $5,000 To: 30012406 - 445100 Division of Buildings - Reconstruction of City Owned Swimming & Diving Pools $5,000 PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 171 BY: MR. BROWN TRANSFER OF FUNDS GENERAL CITY CHARGES - FRINGE BENEFITS VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $ 613,944 be and the same is- hereby transferred from Debt Service and Related Charges and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: FROM: ORGOBJAMOUNT 11353001411001 Salary6,400 11354001412002 Seasonal25,000 11556001411001 Salary2,100 10780001411001 Salary4,300 12003001413001 Overtime184,650 12010001412001 Temporary Services35,000 12022001411001 Salary14,500 12133001411001 Salary38,000 12133001413001 Overtime6,400 12139001411001 Salary1,700 12138001413001 Overtime2,100 13113001413001 Overtime4,800 13112001411001 Salary1,980 13110001411001 Salary4,900 13191001411001 Salary1,700 13234001411001 Salary1,000 13296001411001 Salary48,700 14211001411001 Salary1,450 14211001413001 Overtime3,500 14407001411001 Salary3,800 Page 67 00-06-27.txt 14406001411001 Salary500 14406001412002 Seasonal1,500 14626001411001 Salary800 15050001411001 Salary5,880 17306002429005 Salary Adjustment213,284 TOTAL$613,944 To: ORGOBJAMOUNT 10331001411001 Salary3,538 10370001411001 Salary639 10370001415001 Auto Allowance15 10546001411001 Salary6,562 10546001413001 Overtime1,243 10546001413003 Acting Time1,826 10546001414001 Longevity575 10647001411001 Salary1,422 10647001412002 Seasonal3,259 10647001413001 Overtime974 10647001413003 Acting Time387 10647001415001 Auto Allowance6,108 10768001411001 Salary1,579 10768001414001 Longevity700 10781001413001 Overtime8,260 10782001411001 Salary1,230 10782001413003 Acting Time66 11150001411001 Salary6,049 11151001411001 Salary726 11252001412002 Seasonal4,788 11252001413001 Overtime21 11355001411001 Salary3,124 11412001413001 Overtime2,251 11413001411001 Salary4,515 11475001411001 Salary5,281 12000001411001 Salary3,698 12000001413001 Overtime45,403 12001001411001 Salary131,000 12021001411001 Salary66,795 12021001411002 Duty Disability1,620 12023001412002 Seasonal1,625 12131001411001 Salary217 12131001413001 Overtime355 12132001411002 Duty Disability107,554 12134001413001 Overtime3,956 12135001413001 Overtime11,559 13090001411001 Salary215 13100001411001 Salary1,550 13111001411001 Salary7,442 13116001411001 Salary980 13140001413001 Overtime469 13291001411001 Salary1,375 13295001411001 Salary2,363 14000001411001 Salary7,308 14000001415001 Auto Allowance273 14074001411001 Salary1,391 14074001415001 Auto Allowance189 14160001411001 Salary11,305 14160001413001 Overtime12,860 14170001413001 Overtime5,172 14197001413001 Overtime3,390 14222001413001 Overtime8,895 14312001411001 Salary4,450 15003001413001 Overtime16,804 15020001411001 Salary290 Page 68 00-06-27.txt 15030001412002 Seasonal19,191 15030001413001 Overtime21,525 16000001411001 Salary3,485 16110001411001 Salary6,000 16233001411001 Salary2,891 16233001413001 Overtime198 16260001414001 Longevity1,470 16350001411001 Salary21,125 16350001413001 Overtime503 16350001413003 Acting Time1,388 16350001415001 Auto Allowance6,385 16351001411001 Salary3,562 16351001413004 Shift Differential134 16351001415001 Auto Allowance140 16440001411001 Salary130 Total$613,944 PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 172 BY: MR. COPPOLA DEBRIS AT HOYT LAKE Whereas:Delaware Park's Hoyt Lake is a wonderful asset to the City of Buffalo both historically and aesthetically; and Whereas:It would behoove the city to encourage increased use of and awareness about the Fredrick Law Olmstead Parks System; and Whereas:Surrounding The Albright-Knox Art Muse=4 The Historical Society and, seasonally, Shakespeare in the Park, the current condition of Hoyt Lake is unacceptable. The lake emits an execrable odor and is filled with debris and litter; and Whereas:The trash rack for the lake has been declared an engineering mistake because its location coupled with certain weather conditions invites an inundation of garbage; and Whereas:The heavy precipitation this spring, especially during Mid-May, caused the Scajaquada Creek trash rack to overflow into Hoyt Lake; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That The Sewer Authority, The Department of Public Works and The Parks Department along with any other necessary departments study Hoyt Lake and the trash rack in order to devise a comprehensive plan that will finally eliminate the problem. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION NO. 173 BY: MR. COPPOLA BUFFALO POLICE DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM Whereas:Many complaints have been made concerning the most recent Civil Service Exam for the Buffalo Police Department; and Whereas:These complaints have been registered by people who have consistently scored in the high nineties Page 69 00-06-27.txt and over on similar Civil Service Exams but have inexplicably failed this exam; and Whereas:Applicants have been unable to receive answers or explanations from The Civil Service Commission, and Whereas:The Civil Service Commission and the Buffalo Police Department must be held accountable to the standards they set through their exams if they are to remain respected agencies in The City of Buffalo; Therefore, Now, Be It Resolved: That The Civil Service Commission report back to this Council explaining each of the following: a)Who designed and approved the Civil Service exam for The Buffalo Police Department b)What methods were used in determining the weight of the oral portion of the exam and the score of the exam overall c)Who were the individuals chosen to administer the exam and what qualifications they have. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 174 BY: MR. COPPOLA RAILROAD TRACKS FROM COLVIN TO STARIN BETWEEN ST LAWRENCE AND TAUNTON Whereas:Residents have rightfully expressed concern regarding the overgrowth and debris along these tracks which abut their yards as well as the negative activities that take place there; and Whereas:Teenagers frequent this area and evidently use it as a place to camp. The overgrowth and brush combined with beer bottles, cigarette butts and camp fires creates an extremely dangerous situation as fires are likely to occur; and Whereas:The NFTA failed to record the deed when they acquired this property from CSX, making attempts to find an accountable party futile, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved. That the NFTA and CSX report back to this Council naming a sole agent responsible for the maintenance of this property. Be it Further Resolved: That this agent devise a comprehensive plan by which to initially clean up and continually maintain this property and report to this CounciL REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE 0N LEGISLATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL, THE NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND CXS RAILROAD NO. 175 BY: MR. COPPOLA AND MR. FONTANA MITIGATION OF PERMIT FEES FOR FENCES Whereas:The City of Buffalo invites and encourages improvements and additions to help beautify property and ensure safety, and Whereas:As defined by The Code of the City of Buffalo Chapter 175, 103 12 building permits, fences are structures Page 70 00-06-27.txt such as those encouraged by the city and whose construction requires a $3 5. 00 permit fee coupled with an application fee of $46.00; and Whereas:The resulting $8 1. 00 fee is not always commensurate with the often low costs of constructing a fence; and Whereas:When fence construction costs are low, people would rather not obtain a permit at all; and Whereas:In such a situation, individuals are more likely to volunteer to pay a less substantial permit fee rather than attempt to deceive The City by not obtaining the $ 8 1. 00 permit; and Whereas:Mitigating the permit fee to erect fences would encourage more people to obtain them and thereby increase revenues to Buffalo; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That in the construction of a fence for which materials and labor costs are less than $750.00, the permit and application fees combined would not exceed $15.00 Be It Further Resolved.- That the Council requests The Law Department to prepare this change as an amendment to The Code of The City of Buffalo Chapter 175 as it pertains to 103-12 Building Permits. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CORPORATION COUNSEL AND COMMISSIONER OF PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS NO. 176 BY: MR. FONTANA NEW BUFFALO INDUSTRIAL PARK URBAN RENEWAL PLAN MINOR PLAN AMENDMENT WHEREAS, on July 27th 1982, C.C.P. No. 212, the Common Council of the City of Buffalo adopted the New Buffalo Industrial Park Urban Renewal Plan to reindustrialize major portions of the abandoned railroad yards of the Far East Side Community; and WHEREAS, the public development of the New Buffalo Industrial Park has been substantially completed and almost the entire 200-acre project has been privately redeveloped and the Plan has succeeded in dramatically revitalizing the project area; and WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan's Building Coverage Standards require a minimum coverage of 25% of a parcel, by the principal building; and WHEREAS, one of the few remaining sites available for private redevelopment within the Project Area is Parcel 92A, a small residual parcel, 4.85-acres in size (3.75acres net of easements), which borders the City's East Side Garbage Transfer Station; and WHEREAS, the redevelopment of this unique parcel will require a waiver of the Plan's 25% Building Coverage Standard in order to allow for an undeveloped "bufferarea" adjacent to the East Side Garbage Transfer Station; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Board, gave its unqualified approval, at their meeting of May 23rd 2000, to Amended the New Buffalo Industrial Park Urban Renewal Plan, to authorize the Vice Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency to waive the 25% Building Coverage Standard for Parcel #2A; NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Buffalo hold a public hearing on July Page 71 00-06-27.txt 18, 2000 and amend the New Buffalo Industrial Park Urban Renewal Plan as follows: SECTION III, B, 2, b. Building Requirements The Vice Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is authorized to waive the 25% Minimum Building Coverage Standards of the New Buffalo Industrial Park Urban Renewal Plan for Parcel # 2A. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 177 BY: MR. FONTANA RE: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 495 - WHARVES, HARBORS AND BRIDGES The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 495 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: Section 495-34 Docking at City-owned Properties A.Unless the vessel is owned or being operated by the United States of America, the State of New York, the County of Erie or the City of Buffalo, all vessels shall be charged a docking fee at City-owned properties (excluding Erie Basin Marina) as outlined in Chapter 175, Fees. B. Any person, firm, entity or corporation docking at a City-owned property (including Erie Basin Marina) without the permission of the Commissioner of Public Works shall be punishable by a Class E fine in the amount of $105. The Commissioner of Police and the Commissioner of Public Works shall possess concurrent jurisdiction in the enforcement of this provision. C. Any vessel docked at a City-owned property without permission shall be towed away by the Commissioner of Public Works and the cost of such towing shall be charged to the owner of the vessel. It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel NOTE: Matter underlined is new PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 178 By: Mr. Fontana ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CHAPTER 175 - FEES The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 495 of Chapter 175, Fees, of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows: Chapter 495 Wharves, Harbors and Bridges 495-7, lifting of bridges, per lift $60.00 ~ 495-34, docking at City owned properties $1.30 per foot per day It is hereby certified, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel NOTE:Matter underlined is new. Page 72 00-06-27.txt PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 179 BY: BETTY JEAN GRANT FONTANA PROLIFERATION OF RATS IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO Whereas: All areas of Buffalo are being inundated and overrun by hordes of rats that are wrecking havoc in neighborhoods in all section of the city; and Whereas: Numerous complaints have been filed with the Department of Sanitation and rodent control officer, by Councilmembers and other citizens; and Whereas: The city seems to be losing the battle to rats, skunks and other rodents. It is evident that the city is losing this battle because the rodent population is increasing rather than decreasing in numbers; and Whereas: Large urban rats have been known to attack small children and incapacitated or senior individuals and; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the rodent control officer and the Department of Sanitation implement a vigorous rodent control program in the University and other affected districts as soon as possible. Be It Finally Resolved: That Rodent Control Officer and the Commissioner of Street Sanitation respond to this resolution no later than the July 11, 2000 Common Council meeting. REFERRED TO THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER OF STREETS AND SANITATION AND ERIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT NO. 180 BY: MS. GRAY APPOINTMENT-SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby appoint Willie Morris, 16 Harriett Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 to the position of Senior Legislative Assistant effective July 1, 2000. ADOPTED. NO. 181 BY: MS. GRAY PERMISSION TO HANG BANNER Whereas: September is recognized as the National Sickle Cell Month and the local Sickle Cell Association has planned several events in an effort to bring attention and awareness to this life threatening disease; and Whereas: On September 16, 2000 the Sickle Cell Association will hold its first AnnualWalk-A-thon along Jefferson Avenue, which is expected to draw over 500 people; and Whereas: In addition to the Sickle Cell Walk-A-Thon, there will be a parade, refreshments and public testimonies from parents, family members and others impacted by this deadly disease; and Whereas: To assist in announcing this special event the Sickle Cell Association is requesting permission to hang a banner across Jefferson Avenue at Best Street from September 4, 2000 to September 18, 2000; Now, Therefore. Be It Resolved: That the Common Council of the City of Buffalo grants Page 73 00-06-27.txt permission to the local Chapter of the Sickle Cell Association to hang a banner announcing their I s' Annual Sickle Cell Walk-A-Thon to be held on September 16, 2000; and Be It Further Resolved: That said banner will hang across Jefferson Avenue at Best Street from September 4, 2000 to September 18, 2000; and Be It Finally Resolved: That said banner meet all the requirements set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Corporation Counsel, and that no existing laws are violated. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 182 BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO APPOINTMENT - SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Now, Therefor, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby appoint Rosemarie B. LoTempio, 229 Villa Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216, to the position of Senior Legislative Assistant effective July 1, 2000. ADOPTED NO. 183 BY: MRS. MARTINO PERMISSION TO HANG BANNERS Whereas: "Goin' South," is an organization dedicated to the improvement of South Buffalo; and Whereas: This organization is seeking Council Approval to hang banners from Red Jacket Parkway to Dorrance Avenue along Abbott Road in South Buffalo, with an approximate installation date of August 1, 2000; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the "Goin' South" Organization hereby be granted permission to hang banners along Abbott Road; and 9 Be It Further Resolved: That there will be twenty five banners attached to light standards with no interfering wires, one banner per pole, and the approximate duration of these banners is three years; and Be It finally Resolved: That said banners meet all the requirements set forth by the Department of Public Works and the Corporation Counsel, and that no existing laws are violated. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 184 BY: MRS. MARTINO AND MR. FONTANA RE: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - OUTSIDE FURNITURE Whereas:With the Summer season upon us, many City residents are seeking" relief from the higher temperatures and humidity by fleeing to the coolness of their front porches; and Whereas: This Common Council has received numerous complains that many residents have begin putting old furniture, such as stuffed fabric couches and chairs on their front porches instead of the appropriate lawn/outdoor patio furniture; and Whereas:Not only are stuffed fabric couches and chairs on the front porches inappropriate and unsightly, they also harbor rats and other outside rodents and may become smelly and mildewed after exposure to damp humid weather; Page 74 00-06-27.txt Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council hereby requests the Corporation Counsel to review this resolution and draft and file for this Council's consideration, the appropriate ordinance amendment banning the use of stuffed fabric furniture on outside front porches in the City of Buffalo. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 185 BY: MR. PITTS HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMON COUNCIL CDBG BUDGET Whereas: This Common Council has run an open process in its consideration of the Year 26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget; and Whereas: This process has included public hearings, and in its changes to the CDBG budget, the Council has given strong consideration to the expressed needs of the citizens of Buffalo; and Whereas: As part of the process of adopting the CDBG budget., the Council wishes to hold a hearing to allow the public to review of the results of its deliberations; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council will hold a public hearing on its adopted Year 26 Community Development Block Grant budget on Monday. June 26), 2000 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. ADOPTED NO. 186 BY: MR. PITTS AND MS. GRAY ESTABLISH FRIENDS OF THE BUFFALO MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER AT THE APOLLO WHEREAS:The City of Buffalo is preparing to open and operate the Buffalo Municipal Telecommunications Center at the former Apollo Theater on Jefferson Ave.; and WHEREAS:There are many people in the community who have played an active role in helping make this project a reality, and who want to help ensure that it will be a tremendous success; and WHEREAS:There should be a vehicle for these concerned and dedicated individuals to be actively involved in assisting and promoting this facility; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That this Common Council establish "The Friends of the Buffalo Municipal Telecommunications Center at the Apollo," and charge it with the following: To assist in the efforts to continue the development of the BMTC at the Apollo, and to help it continue to grow and prosper; To ascertain needs and concerns of the community regarding the BMTQ To serve as a forum for those who wish to offer ideas and suggestions about the facility to the City of Buffalo; To celebrate the development of this project, and to help inform the community about its programs and policies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That all Councilmembers submit names of qualified individuals to the Council President for appointment to this Committee. ADOPTED Page 75 00-06-27.txt NO. 187 BY: MR. PITTS, BROWN, FISHER, FONTANA USE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM FOR AMERICAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE WHEREAS:Buffalo Sports Enterprises, Inc. has been negotiating with Adelphia Cable and Crossroads Arena, L.L.C., to lease the H.S.B.C. Arena for an American Basketball AssociationTeam (A.-B.A.). These negotiations have been stalemated; and WHEREAS:Buffalo Sports Enterprises, Inc. is an up and coming local business that is already making its mark with the Buffalo Destroyers Arena Football Team; and WHEREAS: Buffalo Sports Enterprises, Inc.'s newest efforts to establish a local American Basketball League Franchise is another positive development for the City of Buffalo and its Desirons basketball fans; WHEREAS:The establishment of an A.B.A. Team in the City of Buffalo will be the first since the halcyon days of the Buffalo Braves; and WHEREAS:Efforts to develop a lease at the H.S.B.C. Arena may be stymied, the "old Aud" offers a potential alternative. Exploration of this possibility may reinvigorate Buffalo Sports Enterprises, Inc.'s interest in establishing a local A.B.A. Franchise. NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Common Council's Stadium and Auditorium Committee hold meetings with Buffalo Sports Enterprises, Inc., Adelphia, David Cordish and the Commissioner of Public Works to determine the feasibility of leasing the Memorial Auditorium for an American Basketball Association Franchise. ADOPT FINAL RESOLVE REST REFERRED TO LEGISLATION COMMITTEE NO. 188 BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 02 - CITY CLERK 1020 - CITY CLERK The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 02 - City Clerk, 1020 - City Clerk, which reads: 2Laborer 11 $ 22,381 - $ 25,480 2Laborer 1$ 20,509 - $ 23,275 Is hereby amended to read: 3Laborer 11$ 22,381 - $ 25,480 1Laborer 1 $ 20,509 - $ 23,275 This Laborer 11 position will be effective July 1, 2000. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, CHARLES L. MICHAUX 111, CITY CLERK and JAMES B. MILROY, Ph.D., DIRECTOR 01 BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration an, performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said, position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Page 76 00-06-27.txt Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position. CITY CLERKMES B. MILROY/ DIRECTOR OF BUDGE T APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 06/13/00 Attachment PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 189 BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 01 - COMMON COUNCIL 1006 - LEGISLATIVE # 5 The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 01 - Common Council, 1006 Legislative #5, which reads: 2Legislative Assistant$32,962 Is hereby amended to read: I Senior Legislative Assistant$37,124 ILegislative Assistant$32,962 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, CHARLES L. MICHAUX III, CITY CLERK and JAMES B. MILROY, Ph.D., DIRECTOR 0 BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration an performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 06/12/00 Attachment CHARLES L. MICHAUX III CITY CLERK JAMES B. PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 190 BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 04 - COMPTROLLER 1042 - AUDIT The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 04 - Comptroller 1042 - Audit which reads: 2Supervising Auditor$ 41,617 - $ 48,733 Is hereby amended to read: Page 77 00-06-27.txt 3Supervising Auditor $ 41,617 - $ 48,733 This title will be effective July 1, 2000. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, ANTHONY R. NANULA, COMPTROLLER and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration an, performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said, position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position. ANTHONY R. MANULA COMPTROLLER JA MES B. MILROY APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 191 BY: MS MILLER-WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 01 - COMMON COUNCIL 1013 - LEGISLATIVE # 12 The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 01 - Common Council, 1013 Legislative #12, which reads: 2Legislative Assistant$32,962 Is hereby amended to read: ISenior Legislative Assistant$37,124 ILegislative Assistant$32,962 This title will be effective July 1, 2000. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, CHARLES L. MICHAUX 111, CITY CLERK and JAMES B. MILROY, Ph.D., DIRECTOR ( BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration a performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for s position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, an said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service title for the proposed position. CHARLES L. MICHAUX III CITY CLERK JAMES B. MILROY DIRECTOR OF BUDGET APPROVED AS TO FORM Page 78 00-06-27.txt Corporation Counsel06/26/00 Attachment PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 192 BY: MS. MILLER - WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 03 - MAYOR'S OFFICE 1501 GENERAL OFFICE The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 03 - Mayor's Office, 1501 - General Office, which reads: IConfidential Aid to the Mayor $62,285 1Special Assistant to the Mayor 111$53,774 Is hereby amended to read: IConfidential Aid to the Mayor $68,000 1Special Assistant to the Mayor 111 $56,650 This title will be effective July 1, 2000. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGE' hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at t] respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. ANTHONY MASIELLO MAYOR JAMES B. MILROY/Phd DIRECTOR OF BUDGET APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 06/23/00 PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 193 BY: MS. MILLER - WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 03 - 1509 STRATEGIC PLANNING 25 - 1053 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 03 - 1509 Strategic Planning, 17 - 1068 Division of Purchase, and 25 - 1053 Employee Relations, is hereby amended to read: 03 - 1509 STRATEGIC PLANNING 1 Deputy Commissioner of Community Development (R. Luchey-Toliver, Only) $ 63,708 25 - 1053 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS I Director of Labor Relations (K. O'Hara, Only) $66,015 IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR, JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, EV. M. HASSETT, COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE and JOSEPH I RYAN, COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT hereby certify that the above change is Page 79 00-06-27.txt necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 06/23/00 We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, pursuant to Section 454 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, hereby certify that the interests of the City will be subserved by the increase in compensation provided for the positions set forth in the foregoing ordinance. Anthony M. Masiello Mayor Anthony R. Nanula Comptroller APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 194 BY: MILLER - WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 03 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 1519 CITIZEN SERVICES The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section I of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 03 - Executive Department, 1519 Citizen Services, which reads: Temporary Services As Required Complaint Line Operator (Hourly)$6.92 Is hereby amended to read: Temporary Services As Required Laborer I (Hourly) $6.22 This title will be effective July 1, 2000. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance, essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. That a personnel requisition incident to the creation of the above-mentioned position, containing a statement of the duties for such position, has been filed with the Municipal Civil Service Commission, and said Commission has approved and certified the position title set forth in the foregoing ordinance as being the appropriate Civil Service APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 06/19/00 PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 195 BY: MS. MILLER - WILLIAMS SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 30 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS Page 80 00-06-27.txt 1090 - GENERAL OFFICE The Common Council of the City Of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 30 - Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, 1090 - General Office, which reads: 1Commissioner of Public Works $77,558 Is hereby amended to read: 1 Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets $77,558 This title will be effective July 1, 2000. IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, pursuant to Section 34 of the Charter, that the immediate passage of foregoing ordinance is necessary. We, ANTHONY M. MASIELLO, MAYOR and JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGI hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel 06/19/00 Attachment PASSED AYES -12 NOES - 0 NO. 196 BY: MS. MILLER-WILLIAMS REQUEST TO HOMESTEAD PROPERTY -_'307 E. NORTH STREET Whereas: The City of Buffalo owns a vacant lot at 307 E. North Street; and Whereas:Michael Williams, who resides at 309 E. North Street, which is adjacent to the City-owned vacant lot, has made a request to acquire the property from the City of Buffalo; and Whereas:Mr. Williams has indicated that he will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that he may obtain title to the property under the Urban Homestead Program; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does hereby request the Department of Community Development, Division of In Rem to report back to this Council on the status of the property located at 307 E. North Street for the purposes of homesteading this property to Michael Williams, property owner at 309 E. North Street. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THECOMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO. 197 BY: MRS. MILLER-WILLIAMS, MRS. GRANT & MRS. MARTINO INVESTIGATE INCREASING FEE FOR GRASS CUTTING Whereas:There are well over 700 vacant parcels of land in the City of Buffalo in which the Department of Streets and Sanitation, Division of Neighborhoods and the Mayor's Task Force on Housing has cut between June 1999 to the present; and Whereas:The Department of Streets and Sanitation forwards a five (5) day notification letter to property owners advising them to take care of their vacant parcel(s) of land or Page 81 00-06-27.txt be charged a minimal fee of $52.50 should city crews have to do the work; and Whereas:Various Departments within the City of Buffalo continue to extend themselves by cutting down overgrown vegetation and clearing debris from vacant lots on a rotating basis and often charge a fee of only $52.50. This fee reflects only a fraction of the cost that could be charged for the amount of time, manpower and energy extended to do such work; and Whereas:There is current legislation that allows the City of Buffalo to charge a rate conducive to the amount of work done on such vacant lots in order to assure its cleanliness and that the overgrown vegetation is maintained on an ongoing basis; and Whereas:A review of the current manner in which specific fee rates are determined to ensure that maximum penalties are imposed particularly in abusive and neglectful situations should be conducted; and Whereas:Encouraging property (vacant land) owners to be more accountable in maintaining their properties will allow for the various departments within the City of Buffalo to dedicate more time on dealing with issues specific to the various departments. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Honorable Body request the Department of Streets and Sanitation, Division of Neighborhoods and The Mayor's Task Force on Housing give a full report on the vacant lots that have been cut between June 1999 to the present; and Be It Further Resolved: That this Honorable Body requests the Department of Administrative Adjudication give a detailed report on the fees levied against owners of vacant parcels. This report should include the number of property owners who have not paid the fees associated cleaning their property as well as what perameters are in place to collect the outstanding fees; and Be It Finally Resolved That: The Corporation Council's Office research the necessity to raise the minimal fee charged to correct the noted violations as cited by city personnel or the actual cost of the work. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF STREET SANITATION, THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 198 BY MRS. WILLIAMS FELICITATIONS/IN MEMORIAM Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for Eighth Grade Graduates By Councilmember Pitts, Michaux, Williams, Brown Felicitation for Emerson Barr III By Councilmember All Councilmembers Felicitation for Pastor Lee A Spight Sr By Councilmember Fisher III Felicitation for Elder Jones By Councilmember Fisher III Felicitation for Patrick Summerville's By Councilmember Martino, Michaux III, Pitts ADOPTED. Page 82 00-06-27.txt NO. 199 BY: BARBARA A. WILLIAMS APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONERS OF,DEEDS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES That the following. persons. are hereby appointed -as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending. December 31, 2000, conditional -upon the persons so appointed certifying under 'oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City MICHAEL D. STOFFEL, KELLY A. BROWN, LISA POSLUSZNY HARRY V. WAHL ADOPTED UNFINISHED BUSINESS NO. 200 BOND RESOLUTION-$1,700,000-CONST. JEFFERSON LIBRARY (NO. 236, C.C.P. JUNE 13, 2000) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by. Mr. Golombek CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item. Seconded byMs. Gray PASSED AYES-12 NOES- 0 NO. 201 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 5 00, 000-SO. BFLO. REDEV. PROJ. (NO. 237, C.C.P. JUNE 13, 2000) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by. Mr. Golombek CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item. Seconded by Ms. Gray PASSED AYES-12 NOES-0 NO. 202 BOND RESOLUTION-$ 1,000,000-PLANNING JEFFERSON AVE. -ECO. RENAISSANCE PROJ (NO. 238, C.C.P. JUNE 13, 2000) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by. Ms. Gray CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item. Seconded by Ms. Gray PASSED AYES-12 NOES-0 NO. 203 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13 th Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil ServiceWednesday, July 5, Page 83 00-06-27.txt 2000 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Committee on FinanceWednesday, July 5, 2000 following Civil Service Committee on LegislationWednesday, July 5, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Comm. Dev.Thursday, July 6, 2000 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on EducationThursday, July 6, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. NO. 204 ADJOURNMENT on a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by N, the Council adjourned at 3:35 pm CHARLES L. MICHAUX III CITY CLERK Page 84