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HomeMy WebLinkAbout000-1128 000-1128.txt No.22 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO NOVEMBER 28, 2000 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 LoTempio 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 1 000-1128.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, NOVEMBER 28, 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 NOVEMBER 14, 2000 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR No. 1 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective: November 20, 2000 in the Department of Mayor's Office Division of Executive to the Position of Senior Typist Permanent Appointment at the: maximum Starting Salary of: $ 28,243 Page 2 000-1128.txt Gretchen M. Krieger 81 Rebecca Park Buffalo, New York 14207 SALARY RANGE OF POSITION: $ 251308. - $ 28,243 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMPTROLLER No. 2 Interfund Loan Over the last six years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to The City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1,500,000 against the 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Budget for Waterfront Redevelopment 00-01 (Webster Block). The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. From To Account 1000 General 3000 Capital Projects 35640406 Repayment Date Total BAN/Bond Sale 1,500,000 Pursuant to the City's Capital Budget/Debt Management Policy, the City expects to issue bonds in the amount of about $23,000,000 for City Projects during the Fiscal Year 2000/2001. Currently, there are eleven (11) City Projects with outstanding interfund loans totaling $6,252,500*, not including this project. There is currently $4,350,000 of interfund loan requests awaiting approval, including the request listed herein. Should all pending requests be approved, future projects that can be interfund loaned or included in the 2000/2001 debt issue will be limited to $12,397,500. Please be advised that once an interfund loan has been approved, the City is committed to the total cost of the project regardless of the amount advanced. Attached is a listing of the outstanding interfund loans both requested and approved by Council. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Comptroller dated November 28, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $1 ~, 500,000 against the 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Budget for Waterfront Redevelopment 00-01 (Webster Block). The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 3 Interfund Loan Over the last six years, the City has provided interfund loans from the City General Fund to The City, Board and Enterprise Capital Projects Funds to implement financing of the Capital Improvements Budget. The interfund loans are Page 3 000-1128.txt repaid when the Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued to finance these projects. As of today, we have one request for money to finance projects and we will not reenter the bond market at this time. We are requesting that you approve an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $150,000 against the 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Budget for Hennepin Park. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation notes or Bonds are issued. The Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets proposes to open bids for the demolition of the rear of the existing Community Center at Hennepin Park on Friday, December first, 2000. A total of $130,000 has already been loaned against this account for project design, thus, this project is already on the active list for bonds to be sold in the next bond sale. From To Account 1000 General 3000 Capital Projects 356440106 Repayment Date Total BAN/Bond Sale 150,000 Pursuant to the City's Capital Budget/Debt Management Policy, the City expects to issue bonds in the amount of about $23,000,000 for City Projects during the Fiscal Year 2000/2001. Currently, there are eleven (11) City Projects with outstanding interfund loans totaling $6,252,500*, not including this project. There is currently $4,500,000 of interfund loan requests awaiting approval, including the request listed herein. Should all pending requests be approved, future projects that can be interfund loaned or included in the 2000/2001 debt issue will be limited to $12,247,500. Please be advised that once an interfund loan has been approved, the City is committed to the total cost of the project regardless of the amount advanced. Attached is a listing of the outstanding interfund loans both requested and approved by Council. Mrs. LoTempio Moved: That the above communication from the Comptroller dated November 28, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is authorized to make an interfund cash loan from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $150,000 against the 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Budget for Hennepin Park. The loan will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 4 CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY INCREASED APPROPRIATION DEPARTMENT OF POLICE We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Anthony R. Nanula, Comptroller, do hereby certify pursuant to Section 41 of the Charter, that increases in the sums of $643.90 and $555.17 in the estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000 are necessary in Appropriation Allotments for the Department of Police - Patrol Services - Transportation and Meals & Lodging to meet a contingency which could not have been reasonably foreseen when the budget was adopted. The amount of increased appropriations will be met from an increase of $1,199.07 in the General City Revenue Page 4 000-1128.txt account Org & Obj 10200030- 364000 - Deposit of Unclaimed Property not otherwise appropriated for any other purpose. The details of the requirements are set forth below: To: 12003004 - Department of Police - Patrol Services 458001 - Transportation $643.90 458002 - Meals & Lodging $555.17 RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION NO. 5 Certificate of Appointment In compliance with provisions of Section 441 of the Charter and Chapter 35-1 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, I Otransmit this certification of appointment(s) or promotion(s). I further certify that the person(s) named in Schedule "A" have been certified or approved by the Municipal Civil Service Commission for the Appointment Effective: NOVEMBER 13, 2000 In the Department of Associate Tax Clerk Provisional Appointment Maximum $33,374 Cheryl A. Yeates 65 Frontenac Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 6 L. Sciolino, Req. Penalties/Fees Relinquished-9999 Brayton Item 99, C.C.P. October 31, 2000 The above item was referred to this office for a report. I submit the attached report prepared by Bruna Michaux, Senior Tax Administrator in the Department of Assessment and Taxation as a response. In response to Leonard R. Sciolino's letter to Councilmember Dominic J. Bonifacio, Jr., first I investigated his complaint and upon examination of the tax and assessment records, it has been determined that the small portion of land assessed as 9999 Brayton and assessed to Leonard R. Sciolino was not combined with the parcel assessed as 105 Brayton. Mr. Sciolino states in his communication that he requested the parcel known as 9999 Brayton be combined with the building he owned "located at 105 Brayton Street." According to our tax records, 105 Brayton, a three-family dwelling, is assessed to Kevin M. Sciolino and all tax bills are requested and mailed to National City Mortgage Corp., Murray, Utah. Second, I spoke to the Assessor regarding Mr. Sciolino's request to combine the properties in question and, according to the Assessor, she did not receive nor was she aware of such request. Third, with regard to Mr. Sciolino's failure to receive "any tax bills" for 9999 Brayton, review of the computer records and files in our office and the Real Property Transfer report filed with the Erie County Clerk's Office, show that all notices and tax bills, a total of twelve (12), were mailed to Leonard R. Sciolino, 105 Brayton, Buffalo, New York, 14213 (see attached). Our research indicates that neither the notices nor the tax bills were returned by the Postal Department as being undeliverable, However, the Department of Assessment and Taxation instituted a mail change on June 1, 2000 on our computer system after we had received a signed request to forward future bills for 9999 Brayton to 101 Dorchester. As a point of Page 5 000-1128.txt information, Section 158 of the City Charter requires owners to file his her name, address (not post office box) with this office in writing. Further, on January 12, 2000, the Department of Assessment and Taxation requested the assistance of the District Council Members, the at-Large Councilmembers and the Council President for help in making the owners of property in their respective districts aware of the pending foreclosure sale and foreclosure fee to be levied effective February, 2001. The property was auctioned on October 23, 2000, but since there were no bids, the property remains in Leonard R. Sciolino's name. In conclusion, the New York Real Property Tax Law, Section 1102, States that "charges shall be deemed a part of the delinquent tax for the purpose of redemption." The term, "charges," includes the $425.00 foreclosure fee. Further, Section 922 of the Real Property Tax Law reads, "The failure to mail any such statement, or the failure of any such owner to receive the same, shall not in any way affect the validity of the taxes or interest prescribed by Law." Therefore, the $425.00 foreclosure fee and interest is a valid charge and to waive it is in violation of the Real Property Tax Law and the Constitution of the State of New York. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS NO. 7 RESOLUTION #266, REVIEWING OF PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS The Management Information System Department has not appropriated any funds for "Personal Service Contracts" during the current fiscal year. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS NO. 8 Notification Serial #9231 Repeal Alternate Parking Type I Various Locations In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAYBETWEENSTREET SIDE Tacoma Ave.Colvin Ave. toNorth Starin Ave.South North Dr.Parkside Ave. toNortheast Starin Ave. Southwest North Dr.Sterling Ave. toNorth Cunard Rd.South Admiral Rd.Tacoma Ave. to Northwest Page 6 000-1128.txt Starin Ave. Southeast Saranac Ave.Tacoma Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East North Park AveTacoma Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East Norwalk Ave.Tacoma Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4pm Sunday No Parking 4pm Sunday to 4pm Wednesday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9232 Install Alternate Parking - Type2K Various Locations NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAYBETWEEN STREETSIDE Tacoma Ave.Colvin Ave. toNorth Starin Ave.South North Dr.Parkside Ave. toNortheast Starin Ave Southwest North Dr.Sterling Ave. toNorth Cunard Rd.South Admiral Rd.Tacoma Ave. to Northwest Starin Ave. Southeast Saranac Ave.Tacoma Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East North Park Ave.Tacoma Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East Norwalk Ave.Tacoma Ave. toWest Page 7 000-1128.txt Taunton Pl.East PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pin Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pin Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pin Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pin Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pin Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pin Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pin Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-ovcr" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9233 Repeal Alternate Parking - Type I Various Locations NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 1) - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below. to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAY BETWEEN STREET SIDE Sterling Ave. Tacoma Ave. to West Taunton Pl. East Wellington Rd. Tacoma Ave. to West North Dr. East Cunard Rd. North Dr. to West Taunton Pl. East Arundel Rd. North Dr. to West Taunton PI, East Henley Rd. North Dr. to West Taunton Pl. East Standish Rd. Parkside Ave. to West Taunton Pl. East Blantyre Rd. Parkside Ave. to West Taunton Pl. East PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4prn Sunday No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4prn Sunday No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4prn Sunday No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4prn Sunday Page 8 000-1128.txt No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4prn Sunday No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4prn Sunday No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4pm Wednesday No Parking 4pm Wednesday to 4prn Sunday No Parking 4prn Sunday to 4pm Wednesday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial 49234 Install Alternate Parking - Type 2K Various Locations NO PARKING (ALTERNATE - TYPE 2K) - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below. to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION HIGHWAYBETWEEN STREETSIDE Sterling Ave.Tacoma Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East Wellington Rd.Tacoma Ave. toWest North Dr.East Cunard Rd.North Dr. toWest Taunton Pl.East Arundel Rd.North Dr. toWest Taunton Pl.East Henley Rd.North Dr. toWest Taunton Pl.East Standish Rd.Parkside Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East Blantyre Rd.Parkside Ave. toWest Taunton Pl.East PROHIBITED PERIOD No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday No Parking 6pm Monday to 6pm Thursday No Parking 6pm Thursday to 6pm Monday This action is being taken to provide for new Alternate Type 2K parking. This parking follows the same principals as the Page 9 000-1128.txt existing Alternate Type I parking which has been in effect since the late 1970's (one side of the street parking at all times), but changes the parking "switch-over" days to Mondays and Thursdays (as opposed to Sundays and Wednesdays) and changes the "switch-over" times to 6:00pm (as opposed to 4:00pm). Notification Serial #9235 Repeal Stop Signs in Claremont Avenue, southbound at Potomac Avenue STOP SIGNS -REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 9 Section I I of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: STOP SIGNS VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING Claremont Avenue, southbound Potomac Avenue This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Claremont Avenue between Potomac Avenue and Forest Avenue. (see next 4 serials) Notification Serial #9236 Install Stop Signs in Claremont Avenue at Forest Avenue STOP SIGNS (ALL-WAY) - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repeating existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Subdivision 9 Section I I of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: STOP SIGNS VEHICLES ON SHALL STOP BEFORE ENTERING Claremont Avenue Forest Avenue This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Claremont Avenue between Potomac Avenue and Forest Avenue. (see previous and next 3 serials) Notification Serial #9237 Repeal One-Way Street Direction Claremont Avenue - southbound from Forest Avenue to West Delavan Avenue ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of tile Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the Page 10 000-1128.txt City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Claremont Avenue southbound from Forest Avenue to West Delavan Avenue This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Claremont Avenue between Potomac Avenue and Forest Avenue. (see previous 2 and next 2 serials) Notification Serial #9238 Install One-Way Street Direction Claremont Avenue - southbound from Potomac Avenue to West Delavan Avenue ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repeating existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Claremont Avenue southbound from Potomac Avenue to West Delavan Avenue This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Claremont Avenue between Potomac Avenue and Forest Avenue. (see previous 3 and next serial) Notification Serial #9239 Install One-Way Street Direction Claremont Avenue - northbound from Potomac Avenue to Forest Avenue ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Claremont Avenue northbound from Potomac Avenue to Forest Avenue This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Claremont Avenue between Potomac Avenue and Forest Avenue. (see previous 4 serials) Page 11 000-1128.txt Notification Serial #9240 Repeal One-Way Street Direction Bird Avenue - westbound from Windsor Avenue to Niagara Street ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Bird Avenue westbound from Windsor Avenue to Niagara Street This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Bird Avenue between Richmond Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. (see next 3 serials) Notification Serial #9241 Install One-Way Street Direction Bird Avenue - westbound from Windsor Avenue to Elmwood Avenue ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting, at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Bird Avenue westbound from Windsor Avenue to Elmwood Avenue This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Bird Avenue between Richmond Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. (see previous and next 2 serials) Notification Serial #9242 Install One-Way Street Direction Bird Avenue - eastbound from Richmond Avenue to Elmwood Avenue In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of Page 12 000-1128.txt Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Bird Avenue from Richmond Avenue eastbound to Elmwood Avenue This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Bird Avenue between Richmond Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. (see previous 2 and next serial) Notification Serial #9243 Install One-Way Street Direction Bird Avenue - westbound from Richmond Avenue to Niagara Street ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Bird Avenue westbound from Richmond Avenue to Niagara Street This action is being taken in order to facilitate the reversal of One-Way traffic direction on Bird Avenue between Richmond Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. (see previous 3 serials) RECEIVED AND FILED No. 9 Change in Contract Apollo Theater Renovations Plumbing Work I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Apollo Theater Renovations, Plumbing Work, Elmwood Plumbing, C #91980400. 1.Adjusted allowance for gas service. Add $ 139.00 2.Relocate stormwater leader and sprinkler piping. Add $ 2,885.00 3.Notch existing steel beam for the marquee roof drain. Add $ 1,503.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Four Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($4,527.00). Summary:Current Contract Amount $ 190,326.00 Amount of This Change Order (#3) Add $ 4,527.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 194,853.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect Page 13 000-1128.txt (Robert Traynharn Coles, PC, Architect) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 30332806 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated November 27, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 3, to Elmwood Plumbing, an increase in the amount of $4,527.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Apollo Theater Reconstruction, Plumbing Work, C #91980400. Funds for this project are available in CPF 30332806 - Division of Buildings. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 10 Change in Contract Delavan Moselle Community Center General Construction I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Delavan Moselle Community Center, General Construction, Picone Construction Corp., C #92010071. 1 .Credit for the elimination of the brick ledge at portions of the perimeter. Deduct$ 1,040.00 2.Credit for the exclusion of galvanized steel lintels at certain exterior lintels. Deduct$ 3,115.00 3.Addition of planter beds and plantings per Parks Dept. as a deterrent for possible vandalism/graffiti. Add$ 6,377.95 4.Remove and replace (2) existing basketball backstop posts at the existing courts on Moselle Street. Add$ 7,804.02 5.Add steel angle and fasteners to Cuppola area of roof and cmu to provide additional support for roof loads. Add$ 2,127.50 6.Remove and replace existing adjacent concrete driveway apron in order to properly connect the new concrete sidewalk with the existing concrete sidewalk/driveway apron. Add $ 799.48 7.Remove and dispose of existing concrete foundations and slabs discovered during construction of the new parking lot. Add$ 9,120.65 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Twenty Two Thousand Seventy Four and 60/100 Dollars ($22,074.60). Summary: Current Contract Amount $2,701,918.90 Amount of This Change Order (#4) Add $ 22,074.60 Revised Contract Amount $2,723,993.50 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Stieglitz Snyder Architecture) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and Page 14 000-1128.txt equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320506 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 11 Change in Contract Delavan Moselle Community Center Plumbing Work I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Delavan Moselle Community Center, Plumbing Work, Elmwood Plumbing, C #92010112. 1. Fuel tank removal, including liquids. Add $ 5,775.00 2. Soil removal and disposal. Add $ 4,961.25 3. Environmental tests (5). Add $ 2,362.50 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Thirteen Thousand Ninety Eight and 75/100 Dollars ($13,098.75). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 263,043.50 Amount of This Change Order (#4) Add $ 13,098.75 Revised Contract Amount $ 276,142.25 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Stieglitz Snyder Architecture) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 34320506 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated November 27, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 4, to Elmwood Plumbing, an increase in the amount of $13,098,75, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Delavan Moselle Community Center, Elmwood Plumbing, C #92010112. Funds for this project are available in CPF 34320506 - Division of Buildings. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 No. 12 Change in Contract Parkside Lodge Roof Replacement I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Parkside Lodge, Roof Replacement, Ferraina Construction, C 91973200). 1.Substitute precast pier caps with limestone, which includes caps for piers at the north and sourth porches and the west pergola. Add$ 3,220.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the Page 15 000-1128.txt contract of Three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($3,220.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 255,719.00 Amount of This Change Order (#4) Add $ 3,220.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 258,939.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Flynn Battaglia Architects) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 31934106 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated November 27, 2000, be received and filed, and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 4, to Ferraina Construction, an increase in the amount of $3,220.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Parkside Lodge., Roof Replacement, C #91973200. Funds for this project are available in CPF 31934106 - Division of Buildings. Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 NO. 13 CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRECINCT 11 RECONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONSTRUCTION I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Precinct 11 Reconstruction, General Construction, Summit Construction, C #92010135. 1.Additional work related to the installation of sewer/drainage and vent piping to allow for completion of concrete ramp and entrance work.Add $ 751.00 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 $ 554,519.25 Amount of This Change Order (#9)Add $751.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 555,270.25 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Trautman Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 35320206 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated November 20, 2000, be received and filed., and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 9, to Summit Construction, an increase in the amount of $7 5 1. 00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct II Reconstruction, General Construction, C #9201013 5. Funds for this project are Page 16 000-1128.txt available in CPF 35320206 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 14 CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRECINCT 11 RECONSTRUCTION PLUMBING CONTRACT I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Precinct 11 Reconstruction, Plumbing Contract, W. C. Roberson Plumbing, C #92010140. 1. Credit for exterior water service tap allowance. Deduct $ 5,000.00 The foregoing change results in a net decrease in the contract of Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00). Summary:Current Contract Amount $66,447.80 Amount of This Change Order (#4) Deduct $ (5,000.00) Revised Contract Amount $61,447.80 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Trautman Associates) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are to be credited to CPF 35320206 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated November 27, 2000, be received and filed, and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 4, to W.C. Roberson Plumbing, a decrease in the amount of $5,000.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct I I Reconstruction, Plumbing Contract, C #92010140. Funds for this project to be credited to CPF 35320206 - Division of Buildings. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 15 CHANGE IN CONTRACT SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HOUSE ELECTRICAL REWIRING I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for Shea's Performing Arts Center, House Electrical Rewiring, CIR Electrical Construction, C #92010218. 1.Provide for unexpected electrical field conditions June thru September 2000 Add $ 18,364.00 2. Credit for cost of electrical permit (waived 7/19/00). Deduct $ 353-00 3. Provide new 4" conduit from panel BDP to BDPM1. Add $ 9,540.00 4.Provide replacement of Pearl Street marquee controller. Add$ 18,091.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Forty Five Thousand Six Hundred Forty Two and 00/100 liars ($27,551.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount$ 309,806.00 Amount of This Change Order (#2) Add$ Page 17 000-1128.txt 45,642.00 Revised Contract Amount$ 355,448.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Construction Manager (Ciminell-Cowper Co., Inc.), the Consulting Engineer (M/E Engineering), and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 39232006 - Division of Buildings. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 16 CHANGE IN CONTRACT TOSH COLLINS COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR/TEEN CENTER EXPANSION ELECTRICAL WORK I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior/Teen Center Expansion, Electrical Work, Goodwin Electric Corp., C #92010297. 1.Furnish and install temporary floodlights for the rear parking lot and driveway. Add $ 4,178.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($4,178.00). Summary: Current Contract Amount $ 189,100.00 Amount of This Change Order (#1) Add $ 4,178.00 Revised Contract Amount $ 193,278.00 Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect (Barton, Hovey, Nardini & Tries Architects) and the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets and were found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work will be available in a Division of Buildings account. I request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks & Streets 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, Parks and Streets dated November 27, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to issue change order No. 1, to Goodwin Electric Corp., an increase in the amount of $4,178.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Tosh Collins Community Center, Senior/Teen Center Expansion, Electrical Work, C #92010297. Funds for this project are available in a Division of Buildings account. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 17 PERMISSION TO ENGAGE CONSULTANT - ROUTE OPTIMIZATION STUDY We request authorization to enter into a professional service agreement with Stearns and Wheler, LLC for the purpose of developing a route optimization study and development of an information tracking system for refuse collection and snow plowing programs. Funds for this study Page 18 000-1128.txt are available in Capital Project Account #30032106-445100. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO. 18 STREET NAME CHANGE WEST FERRY STREET ITEM #170, C.C.P. NOVEMBER 14, 2000 This department has no objection to the proposed renaming of West Ferry Street, from Niagara Street to Broderick Park, as Robert Rich Way. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 19 RIVERSIDE AND CAZENOVIA LEE RINK CONCESSIONS As authorized by your Honorable Body, this Department prepared plans and specifications for the two above referenced concessions. The Division of Purchase took bids. The September 12, 2000 bids are as follows: Riverside Ice Rink William Shylo $2,604. 110 Albemarle Street Buffalo, New York 14207 Maritza Miller $1,200. 16 Harding Road Buffalo, New York 14220 Cazenovia Ice Rink Maritza Miller $6,243.50 16 Harding Road Buffalo, New York 14220 I hereby certify the bids with recommendations that the respective concession be awarded to the highest bidder, by your Honorable Body. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets dated September 28, 2000, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works ., Parks and Streets be, and he hereby is authorized to award concessions to the highest responsible bidders to William Shylo in the amount of $2,604 for Riverside Ice Rink, to Maritza Miller in the amount of $6,243.50 for Cazenovia Ice Rink. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 20 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective November 20, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Account Clerk Typist, Permanent Appointment at the Intermediate Starting Salary of: $ 26,411 Jason M. Bailey, 16 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo 14213 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PERMIT & INSPECTION SERVICES NO. 21 M. LEISTNER CONCERNS - 142 TENNESSEE STREET I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council Communication and wish to supply your Honorable Body with the following reply. The Department of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Neighborhoods has Page 19 000-1128.txt expended many hours attempting to correct the situation at 142 and 144 Tennessee Street in the City of Buffalo. These adjacent buildings are both leaning in the direction of one another. In an attempt to bring these properties into compliance with the Housing Code, a Housing Court Case had been issued by Building Inspector Patrick Lonergan and was heard by Housing Court Judge Diane Devlin. As it is impossible for our inspection staff to certify which building is listing more that the other, and taking into consideration that his is not an emergency situation. the Housing Court Case has been dismissed Both property owners were advised that this is a civil matter and the Department of Permit and Inspection Services will not be involved unless a Building Permit is issued for any repair work done in the future. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 22 PERMIT AND INSPECTION SERVICE J. BERGEN, WILLOUGHBY LIMOUSINE AT MAIN AND FERRY ITEM NO. 92, C.C.P. 10/31/00 I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council Communication and would like to supply your Honorable Body with the following information. As part of a door to door inspection of the Main Ferry area of the City of Buffalo, Th Willoughby Insurance Agency property was inspected for all exterior violations including the unregistered vehicle that i parked along the Main Street lot line. I wish to inform your Honorable Body that the Department of Pen-nit an Inspection Services will enforce the Housing and Property Code and Pertinent Zoning Ordinances to the letter of the law to assure compliance to all applicable codes. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfies your inquiry. RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 23 REQUEST INCORPORATION OF GREEN DESIGN IN THE ADEPHIA BUILDING AND THE INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER, AND URGE CITY AND DEVELOPER TYPE IN UPPER ANDPARTICIPATION IN GREEN DESIGN 2000 WORKSHOP (ITEM NO. 177, C.C.P. 10/3 1 /00) I am in receipt of the above stated Common Council Communication and would like to supply your Honorable Body with the following response. We in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services appreciate being included in the "Green Design 2000 - Building a Sustainable Western New York. Having an open line of communication is especially important in the building construction and planning of any building. I am pleased to inform your Honorable Body that the following individuals will represent the City of Buffalo Department of Permit and Inspection Services at the Green Design Workshop. Richard Ogorek, Chief Building Inspector William Lesick, Chief Building Inspector Louis Petrucci, Chief Building Inspector Gregory Harris, Building Code Review Specialist Arthur Kostrzewa. Building Code Review Specialist Terrance Pendergast, Building Code Review Specialist It is my sincere hope that this response satisfied your inquiry. Page 20 000-1128.txt RECEIVED AND FILED NO. 24 RESTAURANT DANCE CLASS III 621 MAIN Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Restaurant Dance Class III License located at 621 Main and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a Restaurant Dancing License is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and 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 John Bill. The attached thereto for John Bill d/b/a Empire Brewery of Buffalo, LLC located at 621 Main. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 25 RESTAURANT DANCING CLASS IV 884 MAIN Pursuant to Chapter 150 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, p1base be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Restaurant Dancing Class IV License.,-16cated at 884 Main and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a Restaurant Dancing License is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and 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 Raymond Ganoe. The attached thereto for Raymond Ganoe d/b/a The Green Room located at 884 Main. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 26 SECONDHAND DEALER 63 ALLEN Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 63 Allen and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a secondhand dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Harold Richardson . The attached thereto for Harold Richardson d/b/a Harold's Curiosity Shoppe at 63 Allen. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 27 SECONDHAND DEALER 1022 BROADWAY Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Page 21 000-1128.txt Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 1022 Broadway and find that as to form it is correct. I have or which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and With an investigation into the premises of according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Patti Bolser. The attached thereto for Patti Bolser d/b/a Rent-A-Center #01896 at 1022 Broadway. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 28 SECONDHAND DEALER 333 CONNECTICUT Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 333 Connecticut and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Norma Maltais. The attached thereto for Norma Maltais d/b/a D & B Enterprises at 333 Connecticut. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services dated November 15, 2000, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Norma Maltais, d/b/a D & B Enterprises located at 333 Connecticut. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 29 SECONDHAND DEALER 101 GRANT Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 101 Grant and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a secondhand dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Patti Bolser . The attached thereto for Patti Bolser d/b/a Rent-A-Center Inc. #01897 at 101 Grant. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Page 22 000-1128.txt Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection ervices dated October 31, 2000, be received and filed-, and That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Patti Bolser., d/b/a Rent-A-Center #0 1897 located at 101 Grant. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 30 SECONDHAND DEALER 487 GRANT Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 487 Grant and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a secondhand dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Nimco Shire. The attached thereto for Nimco, Shire d/b/a Westside Thrift Store at 487 Grant. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services dated October 31, 2000, be received and filed, and That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Nimco Shire, d/b/a Westside Thrift Store located at 487 Grant Street. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 31 SECONDHAND DEALER 1567 HERTEL Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 1567 Hertel and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Winsome White. The attached thereto for Winsome White d/b/a Eleanor's Trading Post at 1567 Hertel. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services dated November 15, 2000, be received and filed-, and That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Page 23 000-1128.txt Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Winsome White, d/b/a Eleanor's Trading Post located at 1567 Hertel Avenue. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 32 SECONDHAND DEALER 440 MAIN Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 440 Main and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a secondhand dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Soo Kwang Lee . The attached thereto for Soo Kwang Lee d/b/a Main Jewelers at 440 Main. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 33 SECONDHAND DEALER 2202 SENECA Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attach application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 2202 Seneca and find that as to form it is correct. I ha caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a secondhand dealer license is being song and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Patti Bolser . The attached thereto for Patti Bolser d/b/a Rent-A-Center Inc. #0 1899 2202 Seneca. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 34 SECONDHAND DEALER 278 FERRY WEST Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 278 Ferry West and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a secondhand dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Leonard Gower. The attached thereto for Leonard Gower d/b/a Salvation Army Thrift Store at 278 Ferry West. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Page 24 000-1128.txt Permit and Inspection Services dated October 31, 2000, be received and filed; and That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Second Hand Dealer license to Leonard Gower, d/b/a Salvation Army Thrift Store located at 278 Ferry West. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 35 USED CAR DEALER 220 BROADWAY Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 220 Broadway and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Michael Endres. The attached thereto for Michael Endres d/b/a Mohawk Truck Inc. at 220 Broadway. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 36 USED CAR DEALER 1097 SENECA Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attache4 application for a Second Hand Dealer License located at 1097 Seneca and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought am according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complied with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Donald Romano. The attached thereto for Donald Romano d/b/a Don's Auto Sales at 109' Seneca. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 37 USED CAR DEALER 168 WALDEN Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 168 Walden and find that as to form it is correct. I have cause an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought an according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of David Pliszka. The attached thereto for David Pliszka d/b/a Phi's Garage at 168 Walden. Th request is Page 25 000-1128.txt submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION NO. 38 USED CAR DEALER 164 WEST FERRY Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City of Buffalo Ordinances, please be advised that I have examined the attached application for a Used Car Dealer License located at 164 West Ferry and find that as to form it is correct. I have caused an investigation into the premises for which said application for a used car dealer license is being sought and according to the attached reports from the Zoning Office, Fire Department and Building Inspector, I find it complies with all regulations and other applicable laws. I have caused and investigation by the Police Department into the moral character of Anthony Laboy. The attached thereto for Anthony Laboy d/b/a Expressway Auto Sales at 164 West Ferry. This request is submitted for your approval or whatever action you deem appropriate. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above communication from the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services dated November 15, 2000, be received and filed, and That pursuant to Chapter 254 of the City Code, the Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services be, and he hereby is authorized to grant a Used Car Dealer license to Anthony Laboy, d/b/a Expressway Auto Sales, located at 164 West Ferry Street. PASSED AYES -13 NOES - 0 NO. 39 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective November 21, 2000 in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services, Division of Administrative to the Position of Secretary to the Commissioner of Permit and Inspection Services, Provisional Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of. $27,734 Jason Bailey, 16 Lafayette Ave (upper),Buffalo, NY 14213 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES NO. 40 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT AMENDED CERTIFICATE Appointment Effective: November 14, 2000 in the Department of Community Services, Division of Division of Substance Abuse Services to the Position of Counselor III, Permanent Appointment at the Maximum Starting Salary of $32,762 Nathanial J. Harbin III, 411 Emslie St., Buffalo, NY 14206 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO. 41 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment Effective: November 14, 2000 in the Department of Community Services, Division of Substance Abuse Services to the Position of Substance Abuse Specialist, Temporary Appointment at the Maximum Starting Page 26 000-1128.txt Salary of $32,762 Willie Johnson, 361 Newburgh Ave., Buffalo 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY NO. 42 BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY UTILIZATION ANALYSIS REPORT Attached for your review, please find the Utilization Analysis Report for the Buffalo Sewer Authority. If you have any questions, kindly contact my office at 851-4664. REFERRED TO THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE FROM THE CITY CLERK NO. 43 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: Public Works, Streets & Parks- James Carrubba Jr. Deborah Zdon, Ronald Empric Police- Daniel Smith Corporation Counsel- Diane Devlin Management Information Systems Michael Rivera, Daryl Springer RECEIVED AND FILED No. 44 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: Public Works, Streets & Parks- Jason Bailey RECEIVED AND FILED No. 45 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. Appointment Effective: November 13, 2000 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL to the Position of INTERN VSEASONAL NON-COMPETITIVE FLAT rate of $8.00 Vanessa Riamondo 230 Auburn Avenue BUFFALO NY 14213 in the Department of COMMON COUNCIL Division of to the Position of INTERN IV Seasonal Non-Competitive rate of $6.00 Melissa 0. Maccagnano 229 Summit Ave. BUFFALO NY 14214 ADOPTED No.46 Notices of Appointments - Seasonal/Flat I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. Appointment Effective: November 8, 2000 in the Department Administration & Finance Division of: Inventory & Stores to the Position of: Laborer II (Seasonal) Seasonal Flat Hourly $6.92 Gregory Schultz 173 Easton Page 27 000-1128.txt Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: October 30, 2000 in the Department of Community Services Division of Senior Services to the Position of Laborer II Non-competitive at the: Flat Starting Salary of: $6.92 per Stanley Gasak 981 Niagara Street Buffalo, New York 14213 Reason for Amendment: Inadvertenly filed as a Senior Citizen Aide. All other info. correct. Appointment Effective: November 20, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II Non- Competitive Flat Rate $6.92 Mark W. McKinnon 31 Barry Place Buffalo, NY 14213 Rebecca Nieves 239 Fifteenth St. Buffalo, NY 14213 Roshawn G. Perry 188 E. Utica Buffalo, NY 14208 Rafael A. Ramos, III. 200 Condon Buffalo, NY 14207 Frank J. Zorechak 127 Crowley Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 Shawn Brown 33 Carl St. Buffalo, NY 14215 Nicholas Cordova 36 Auchinvole St Buffalo, NY 14213 Jack Eskridge 306 Hudson Buffalo, NY 14204 Phillip A. Gaines 217 Dartmouth Buffalo, NY 14215 Howey J. Giomundo 440 Hoyt Street Buffalo, NY 14213 Mark P. Horne 118 Dunlop Buffalo, NY 14215 Appointment Effective: November 14, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets .to the Position of Seasonal Laborer II Anthony Nigro 28-Wellington Rd. Buffalo, NY 14216 Appointment Effective: November 15, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets Division of Streets to the Position of Seasonal Laborer seasonal Non-Competitive Flat $6.92 Paul J. Podsiadlo 282 Cumberland Aver Buffalo, NY 14220 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division Of Recreation to the Position of Lifeguard Seasonal Non competitive at the Minimum $6.25 Steven Alvarez 479 Delaware Buffalo 14209 RECEIVED AND FILED No.47 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) Appointment Effective: November 20, 2000 in the Department of Community Services Division of Substance Abuse Services to the Position of Account Clerk-Typist Permanent Appointment t the: Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 25,005.00 Pamela Kopcinski 136 Longnecker St. Buffalo 14206 Appointment Effective: 11/27/00 in the Department Of Law to the Position of Typist Temporary at the Minimum Starting Salary of: $ 23,949.00 Jennifer L. Malanowski 475 Fillmore Avenue Buffalo, New York 14206 Appointment Effective: 11/20/2000 in the Department of Law to the Position Of Typist (Permanent) at the: Minimum Starting Salary of $ 23,949.00 KATHLEEN T. HENRY 343 ROESCH STREET BUFFALO, NY 14207 Appointment Effective: November 13, 2000 in the Page 28 000-1128.txt Department of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS to the Position of SYSTEM ANALYST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT MINIMUM MICHAEL RIVERA 53 WEST BUFFALO, NY 14201 Appointment Effective: November 13, 2000 in the Department of MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS to the Position of SYSTEM ANALYST PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT at the: MINIMUM DARYL SPRINGER 20 LEXINGTON AVE BUFFALO, NY 14222 Appointment Effective: November 13, 2000 in the Department of Public Works Division of Water to the Position of Account Clerk-Typist Permanent Appointment at the: Minimum Starting Salary of: $25,005 Raylena Cunningham PO Box 790 Buffalo, New York 14205 Appointment Effective: November 15, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Temporary Appointment at the: Flat $10.25 Lawrence L. Doctor, Jr. 29 Boone Street Buffalo 14220 Steven L. Harding 1240 Delaware Avenue, Apt. 208 Buffalo 14209 Appointment Effective: November 14, 2000 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary Appointment at the Flat rate $10.25 James T. Conrad 128 Harding Road Buffalo 14220 Donald P. Herbert 182 Melrose Street Buffalo 14210 Earl J. Mekelburg 1186 Seneca Street Buffalo 14210 Brian T. Murrett 50 Lilac Street Buffalo 14220 Norbert S. Prus, Jr. 46 Young Street Buffalo 14212 Brian P. Shea 387 Okell Street Buffalo 14220 Edward D. Standish III 14 Portland Street Buffalo 14220 in the Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer Temporary 6 months at the flat rate $10.25 Gordon D. Doster 92 Cumberland Avenue Buffalo 14220 Charles A. Kulp 1015 Abbott Road Buffalo 14220 Appointment Effective - November 27,2000 in the Department of Public Workst Parks & Recreation Division of Recreation to the Position of Special Service Instructor III Temporary as required appoinment at the flat rate $16.38 hour Joan Disbrow 171 Villa Buffalo 14216 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO. 48 A. ALLI-REQ INFO RAISED MANHOLE ON HANOVER STREET This letter comes at the direction of the Law Office of the City of Buffalo. We are in the process of filing a legal claim against the city for damage to our vehicle. On September 8, 2000 our vehicle, a 1993 Dodge Spirit, sustained serious damage after striking a raised manhole on Hanover Street at the intersection of Main Street approximately 6 feet past the Rapid Transit tracks in the City of Buffalo. We are requesting information regarding the unsafe Page 29 000-1128.txt situation that existed due to the raised manhole at the above described location. We have been advised that written documentation must exist and have been filed with the City clerks office prior to the incident of September 8, 2000. This letter is to request that written documentation. We ask for your prompt response to this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND THE CITY CLERK NO. 49 A. BARNES PROBLEM GARBAGE PICK UP DELAVAN GRIDER AREA Gentlemen, we have a very serious problem with the garbage pick-up in the Delavan-Grider area. The residents of the Delavan-Grider area are respectively putting their garbage out on the curb on Monday evenings, ready for pick-up Tuesday morning. The problem that we are having is that the garbage trucks do not pick-up any garbage until late Tuesday evening. This is causing a tremendous problem in our area because of the large crow population in search of food and garbage. They are tearing the bags open 9 and in result there is garbage all over the street. Our concerns are- why is the garbage being picked-up so late? and why are they not picking-up all of the garbage? The garbage men are searching the bags, picking up some bags and leaving others, They will not pick-up the bags of leaves that are left on the curbs. We the Delavan-Grider Block Club Council would like our councilman to help us solve this matter. Thank You, REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS NO. 50 PUBLIC BRIDGE AUTHORITY EIS FOR EXPANDED PEACE BRIDGE CAPACITY Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the process through which the community may impact the proposed Peace Bridge expansion. Your committee's dedication to tile precept of public participation has been invaluable to the real progress made oil improving this important proposed project. Now that we are at the starting gate, tile public owes its opportunity to voice its concerns to you and to your committee. Many thanks. Among the questions which ought be examined in the environmental impact study proposed by the PBA are those affecting the impact on the local economy, Impact on the local environmental and impact on public use of greenspace and park lands. Specifically, the following questions ought be considered in any environmental review for this project'. 1.Which bridge/plaza combination will best benefit the immediately Impacted area in terms of business development, economic rejuvenation and local employment 2.Which bridge/plaza combination will best serve as a gateway entrance to downtown and to the city of Buffalo? 3.Which bridge/plaza combination will best allow for the mitigation of pollution to tile surrounding neighborhoods? 4.Which bridge/plaza combination will best enhance public access to, and encourage regional use of, our waterfront park system? Careful consideration of these issues will help to ensure the selection of the most beneficial bridge/plaza system for Buffalo's international border crossing. Your inclusion of Page 30 000-1128.txt these concerns in discussion of tile scope of tile EIS would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. REFERRED TO THE SUPERSPAN TASK FORCE NO. 51 PEACE BRIDGE AUTHORITY BEGINS BI-NATIONAL INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS BUFFALO, NY FORT ERIE, ONTARIO -- The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Peace Bridge Authority) announced today it has begun a BI-national integrated environmental process that combines the proposed actions involving bridge capacity expansion, U.S. Plaza modernization and connecting roads, into a BI-national integrated process leading to a BI-national solution to relieve existing congestion. According to Peace Bridge Authority Chainnan Victor A. Martucci, the environmental planning process has already begun. "The Authority's Bi-national Board of Directors has decided that the quickest and most productive path to expand capacity and relieve congestion is to comply with Judge Fahey's ruling," said Martucci. "I want to say clearly that the Authority is committed to a process that is open and inclusive and whereby every practical option will be given a full and thorough review." "The Peace Bridge Authority cannot go it alone," said John A. Lopinski, Peace Bridge Authority Vice Chairman. "Additional Peace Bridge capacity cannot be achieved without the direct and proactive involvement of the public, the City of Buffalo, Town of Fort Erie, elected officials, other jurisdictions, agencies and interested groups," said Lopinski. "Because the City of Buffalo has discretion over City rights of way, they have the responsibility to meaningfully participate in the process." The Peace Bridge is one of the most important international transportation and trade links between Canada and the United States. The Authority has the responsibility for providing a safe and efficient means of transport of people and goods over its facilities connecting these international road systems. "The Authority has been working over the past several months to determine how best to proceed," said Martucci. "Many meetings have been held with Canadian and U.S. officials, permitting agencies, legal representatives and community leaders to assess possible paths to a resolution. As a board with bi-national responsibilities, we have actively investigated every scenario that would lead to a positive resolution of this issue." The Authority will develop this bi-national integrated environmental process In compliance with all applicable United States, New York State, City of Buffalo, Town of Fort Erie, and Canadian Federal and Provincial, laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the New York State Enviromental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and the City of Buffalo Environmental Review Ordinance (CERO). (Attachments 1&2) The Authority's proposed approach is to forge through cooperative action, initiatives and outreach the following: 1. A partnering relationship between the Authority, the City of Buffalo and Town of Fort Erie to:  foster proactive participation and cooperation of the City Page 31 000-1128.txt and Town,  assure that local needs and local objectives are defined early in the process,  develop an initial list of practical project alternatives as part of a scoping process based on achieving the project objectives, evaluate alternatives and related environmental impacts,  undertake progress reviews at key milestones, ensure that the interests, roles and responsibilities of the City, Town and Authority are respected and fulfilled, find and define a project solution that is acceptable to the Town of Fort Erie, City of Buffalo, the public and the Authority. 2. In conjunction with the partnering relationship, the Authority expects that the City of Buffalo will actively participate as the responsible lead agency for CERO. The Department of Public Works (DPW) as representatives of the Masiello Administration and the Buffalo Common Council would share this responsibility. 3. Implementation of a Public Involvement Plan to facilitate, promote, and achieve public access to information throughout the bi-national integrated environmental process. The Authority suggests that committees, focus groups and special interest groups be organized to facilitate that information flow. (Attachment 3) Objectives for a proposed public involvement plan would be to: 1. Effectively involve the public in the bi-national integrated environmental process to address broad, regional and local needs relating to transportation, economic development and quality-of-life issues. 2. . Consider specific local and neighborhood needs and environmental issues in specific geographic areas that may be impacted by alternatives being considered in the environmental studies as part of the scoping process. 3. Provide a convenient and effective mechanism to serve as a public sounding board to provide feedback and recommendations to the project team for mitigating and/or solving problems related to project findings and alternatives being considered. 4. Build consensus in the development of a preferred alternative. 5. Foster understanding for why the preferred alternative is selected. With respect to outstanding legal issues, the Authority will not appeal Judge Fahey's decision. Furthermore, the Authority has written to all permitting agencies requesting withdrawal of all approved pen-nits for the companion span bridge. It is anticipated that the decision of the Authority to proceed as outlined above would be the basis for resolution of the complaint by the Buffalo West Side Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. REFERRED TO THE SUPERSPAN TASK FORCE NO. 52 C BROWN-RESIGNATION MEMBER PUBLIC COLLECTION BD OF APPEALS I, Calvin Brown 3rd residing at 32 Wade Ave. respectfully submit this letter of resignation from the Public Collection Board of Appeals. Sincerely, RECEIVED AND FILED Page 32 000-1128.txt NO. 53 APPEAL PLANNING BD DECISION 2523 MAIN ST On November 8, 2000 the City Planning Boar voted to deny the site plan presented for the new Linwood Church of Christ at 2523 Main Street i9n Buffalo, NY. I am writing to request an appeal of this decision, and ask the Buffalo Common Council to approve this project. The reason for the dental is based on the area requirements of the Transit Station Zoning District which requires no more than one square foot of parking per one square foot of building area. Although we exceed this requirement, we comply with all other requirements (if the Transit Station District Zoning. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated, and should you have any further question regarding this project, please feel free to contact my office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 54 LEAD ABATEMENT PROGRAM In June 2000 1 completed work for the Lead Abatement Program (copy attached), and to date, I have not been paid the $24,064.91 that is due my company. I have been patient long enough and I am requesting to be paid immediately. Also, On October 26, 2000, 1 received a letter from BURA stating that I owed $10,454.90 for insurance coverage. I would like to request a breakdown for this amount indicating what I am being charged for. Your immediate attention would be greatly appreciated. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE THE BUFFALO URBAN RENNAISANCE CORPORATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL NO. 55 INVESTIGATE HANDLING ETC. OF UJIMA COPROP FOR USE OF DELAWARE ASBURY CHURCH Dear Councilmember Fisher: I am asking that the Common Council, to the extent that it is within its purview, investigate the state of Community Development where it intersects with the development of the Arts and Culture Community of Buffalo. I am concerned with the lack of development that addresses the specific needs of people of color, children, seniors, and the handicapped, to participate in the production of art, specifically theatre. I am asking that the Common Council investigate the handling, processing, and disposal of U11ma Company, Inc.'s proposal for the use of the Asbury Delaware Church as submitted to the Honorable Mayor Anthony Masiello and Commissioner of Community Development. Joseph Ryan. I am suggesting that the Council may find significant clues therein and a prime example of the way in which proposals for projects that benefit the above mentioned populations are handled, Please do not refer me to someone else, I am asking Council members to take on this charge. I welcome conversation with individual members and any opportunity to further explain my concerns. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL Page 33 000-1128.txt NO. 56 PROSTITUTION TASK FORCE REACTIVATION OF OPERATION JOHNNY I am writing on behalf of the Prostitution Task Force in support of Buffalo Police Commissioner Rocco Diina's recent request for assistance from the New York State Police in reviving "Operation Johnny." As you may know the Prostitution Task Force has been in existence for over six years, and has been active in advancing both government and private efforts to stem street prostitution in the city of Buffalo. The Task Force is made up of law enforcement personnel, government officials and neighborhood activists. All are in agreement that street prostitution has contributed to the rapid deterioration of several Buffalo neighborhoods. From 1996 through 1999 the Buffalo Police Department has accommodated the requests of the Task Force in arresting "Johns" as well as prostitutes. "Johns" were arrested by placing undercover female officers on the streets posing as prostitutes. This was nicknamed "Operation Johnny", and has been an overwhelming success. This year, however, the use of under-cover female decoys for "Operation Johnny" was curtailed, then finally halted. Commissioner Diina has continued his support for the program, but has been hindered in his efforts to detail new under-cover officers to "Operation Johnny. It is our understanding that the police union has effectively halted the operation through its position that the use of such under-cover officers violates union policy. It is the position of the Task Force that cessation of "Operation Johnny" at the present time is unacceptable. Public health and quality of life concerns are paramount. Furthermore, a fairness criticism has been leveled at the Buffalo Police for arresting prostitutes while allowing "Johns" to go virtually unchallenged. Over the past several months we have met with Commissioner Diina and his representatives on numerous occasions. We have asked him to work with other police agencies, if necessary, in order to revive the operation in question. We believe that this is in the best interests of the community. Therefore, we stand behind the Commissioner's decision to invite the New York State Police to provide under-cover officers for "Operation Johnny." REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON POLICE REORGANIZATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE PETITIONS NO. 57 D. RYAN, USE 1896 FILLMORE FOR BILLBOARD SIGN (HRG. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, COMMISSIONER OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. REGULAR COMMITTEES EDUCATION (CHARLEY H. FISHER, III, CHAIRMAN) NO. 58 REMEDIATION OF BARRETT ST. PLAYGROUND (CCP#173-MAY 16, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received Page 34 000-1128.txt and filed. ADOPTED NO. 59 BARRETT PLAYGROUND (CD) (CCP #47-JUNE 13, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 60 BARRETT PLAYGROUND (BD. ED.) (CCP#59-JULY 25, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 61 CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCH. REQ. FOR STREET SIGNAGE (BD. ED.) (CCP# 719-SEPT. 5, 00) That the above item be and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS By: Mr. Brown No. 62 Increased Appropriation Department of Police 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 Department of Police - Patrol Services -Transportation and Meals & Lodging be and the same hereby are increased in the sums of $643.90 and $555.17. That, the comptroller be and hereby is authorized and directed to increase the revenue estimates of accounts: From: 10200030 - 364000 - Department of Police General City Revenue - Deposit of Unclaimed Property $1,199.07 To meet the increased appropriation as set forth below: To: 12003004 - Department of Police - Patrol Services 458001 - Transportation $643.90 458002 - Meals & Lodging $555.17 Passed AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 | RESOLUTION By: Mr. Brown No.63 SUBJECT: Funding for the Glenny Park Field House Project Whereas: Three years ago there was an agreement reached between the Common Council and the Administration to build a field house in Glenny Park to be used for little league football, summer league youth basketball, a soccer league, and a Sunday men's softball league; and Whereas: The Glenny Park Field House was to be built in Page 35 000-1128.txt similar fashion to the O'Kell Field House. The Masten District office secured $150,000 in Capital Bond money to get the project started. Through the Block Grant Program, former CounciI member- at-Large Barbara Kavanaugh left an additional $11,000 towards the project; and Whereas: These funds were set aside in the Department of Community Development budget to provide the necessary funding to start and complete the Glenny Park Field House; and Whereas: Representatives and parents of the Inner City Little Loop Football League and the Trinidad Neighborhood Association, which helped jumpstart this project, want assurances that the City of Buffalo will honor its commitment and build the Glenny Park Field House; and Whereas: Recently, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets informed this Common Council that the money that was set aside for this project is gone; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Departments of Public Works, Parks & Streets and Strategic Planning report to this Common Council the whereabouts or disposition of the $161,000 set aside for the construction of the Glenny Park Field House; and Be it Further Resolved: That the Department of Public Works, Streets, & Parks give this Common Council a timetable on when this project will be completed. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND THE COMPTROLLER Mr. Coppola No. 64 Request to New York State for Removal of Reverter in Delavan Armory Deed Whereas: The City of Buffalo is currently the owner of the former Delavan Armory property located at 1001 West Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY ("Property"), hailing acquired the Property in a grant of Letters Patent from the People of the State of New York to the City of Buffalo dated December 20, 1996 ("Letters Patent") anti recorded at the Department of State on December 31, 1996 in Book of Patents 99 at page 74. Whereas: The Letters Patent contained a reverter clause that provides as follows: "This grant is made and accepted upon the condition that said premises shall be improved and maintained for municipal purposes. In the event that said premises are not improved and maintained for said purposes, the title hereby conveyed shall revert to the People of the State of New York and the Attorney general may institute an action in the Supreme Court for a judgement declaring a revesting of such title in the state." Whereas: By resolution of the Common Council passed on July 11, 2000, the City has agreed to sell the Property to the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency ("BURA") to facilitate the acquisition of the Property by Canisius College on the condition that the City is provided recoupment of its costs for environmental investigations, remediation and demolition of structures on site. By resolution of its Board of Directors dated November 9, 2000, BURA has agreed to sell the Property to Canisius and provide the City with recoupment of its costs. Whereas: Canisius intends to redevelop the Property by investing $15.5 million in the construction of a 325 bed Page 36 000-1128.txt student residence on the site, which redevelopment will have significant economic impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Whereas: The acquisition of the Property by Canisius will not be for municipal purposes and for that reason, it is necessary that reverter clause contained in the Letters Patent be canceled. Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency be and it hereby is authorized to transfer title to the former Delavan Armory to Canisius College; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Mayor as Chairman of the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency be and he hereby is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to convey the former Delavan Armory; and Be It Finally Resolved: That the City of Buffalo hereby requests that the People of the State of New York, Office of General Services, through and by its commissioner, execute an order pursuant to Section 14(2) of the New York Public Lands Law canceling the reverter in the Letters Patent to facilitate the redevelopment of the Property by Canisius College. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. Grant NO. 65 APPOINTMENT-LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT This is to advise you that I hereby appoint Sara J. Woods, 490 Moselle Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 to the position of Legislative Assistant effective November 28,2000. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio NO. 66 Discharge Finance Committee Audit-Buffalo Water Bd.-Rev. -Financial Results of Operation (CCP# I I -June 27) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio NO.67 Discharge Finance Committee Report of Audit-13flo Water Bd (Water Bd.) (CCP#24-Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now Page 37 000-1128.txt before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 68 Discharge Finance Committee Results Neg.-1133 West (Strat. PL) (CCP#21 -Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio NO. 69 Discharge Finance Committee Monthly Rpt.-Mayor's Complaint Line (Cit. Svs.) (CCP#5-Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 70 Discharge Finance Committee Dispose of Non-Compliant Y2K Mainframe Computer (MIS) (CCP428-Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby Page 38 000-1128.txt is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 71 Discharge Finance Committee J. McLean-Req. Curb & Sidewalk-Sycamore (PW) (CCP443-Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio NO. 72 Discharge Finance Committee Res. Neg.-330 Sweet (Strat. Pl.) (CCP#18-Oct 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 73 Discharge Finance Committee Res. Neg.-161 Metcalfe (Strat. PI.) (CCP#19-Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 Page 39 000-1128.txt By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 74 Discharge Finance Committee Res. Neg.-287 Walden (Strat. Pl.) (CCP#20-Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Finance Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Finance Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Brown ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved- PASSED. AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 75 Discharge Community Development Committee $250,000 UDAG-655 Main St. Proj. (BERC) (CCP#66-Nov 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Community Development Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Community Development Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Ms. Gray ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved That the above item be and hereby is,recommitted to the Community Development. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio NO. 76 Discharge Community Development Committee RFP-Mgmt./Del. Of Rev. Loan Program (Strat. Pl.) (CCP412-Sept 19) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Community Development Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Community Development Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council, Seconded by Ms. Gray ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio Page 40 000-1128.txt No. 77 Discharge Community Development Committee Add.-858 E. Ferry/1382 Niag. St.-NYS Reg.-Inact. Haz. Waste Sites (Env. Mgmt.) (CCP#3-May 2) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Community Development Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Community Development Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Ms. Gray ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 78 Discharge Community Development Committee S. Banko, 0. Jones, Int. Homesteading-47 Layer Ave. & List of HUD Prop. (CCP#62-Oct 17) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Community Development Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Community Development Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Ms. Gray ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 79 Discharge Community Development Committee Transfer of Title-UHP-130 Kilhoffer (Strat. Pl.) (CCP#23-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Community Development Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Community Development Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Ms. Gray ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No.80 Discharge Community Development Committee J. Cleary.. Var. Comments-Opp. Bflo. Ind. Diving Project (CCP#81-Nov. 14) Page 41 000-1128.txt Whereas: The above item is presently before the Community Development Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee, Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Community Development Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Ms. Gray ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 81 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appt.-Supv.-Engineering/Tech. Operations (Max) (Stad./Aud.) (CCP#12-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 82 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appt.-Account Clerk-Typist (Inter) (PW) (CCP#46-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 83 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appt.-Asst. Engr. (Inter) (PW) (CCP#47-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be Page 42 000-1128.txt considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 84 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appt.-Machine Operator (Max) (PW) (CCP#48-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: his Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 85 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appts. -Detective (Perm) (Max) (Pot.) (CCP#52-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 86 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appts. -Detective (Cont. Perm) (Max) (Pol.) (CCP453-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now Page 43 000-1128.txt before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 87 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appts.-Police Lt. (Perm.) (Max) (Pol.) (CCP454-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 88 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appts.-Police Lt. (Cont. Perm.) (Max) (Pol.) (CCP455-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 89 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appt.-Account Clerk (Inter) (A&F) (CCP#61 -Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED Page 44 000-1128.txt AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 90 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appt.-Clerk (Max) (A&F) (CCP462-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 By: Mrs. LoTempio No. 91 Discharge Civil Service Committee Appt.-Sr. Sub. Abuse Specialist (Inter) (Com. Svs.) (CCP#63-Nov. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Miller-Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. PASSED AYES - 13 - NOES - 0 NO. 92 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE NOTICES OF APPTS.-TEMP,/PROV./PERM. (C.CLK.) (CCP#77-NOV. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee-, and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Williams. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 93 Bv: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE Page 45 000-1128.txt R. LOTEMPIO-INT. ARBITRATION-COB/BFLO. PROF FIREFIGHTERS ASSN. (CCP#91 -NOV. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Civil Service Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by thaL committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Civil Service Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Williams ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 94 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE STREET NAME CHANGE ON W. FERRY ST. (HRG. 11/28) (CCP#170-NOV. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Martino ADOPT DISCHARGE A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of Same has been published in the Buffalo News for two consecutive weeks, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Bonifacio, the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED. Appearances-(In Favor:) Michael Bellanti -(Opposed) None Mrs. LoTempio moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Bonifacio. CARRIED. Mrs. LoTempio now moved that, after the required public hearing held by this Common Council, the above item be and the same hereby is approved. Seconded by Mr. Bonifacio PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 95 BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 655 MAIN PARTNERS-655 MAIN ST.-BLDG. ENCROACHMENT (PLAN. BD.) (HRG. 11/28) (CCP#39-NOV. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Page 46 000-1128.txt Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mrs. Williams. ADOPT DISCHARGE A public hearing has been set, before the Common Council, at this regularly scheduled meeting, on the above item, and a Notice of same has been published in the Buffalo News, a copy of which is attached hereto. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Ms. Grant, the item is properly before the Common Council, and the hearing is opened. CARRIED APPEARANCES: In Favor: Lawrence Quinn, 655 Main St. Partners Robert Shibley, Director of Downtown 2001 Opposed: Clinton Brown, Architect Mike Schmand, Bflo. Place Jim Rozanski, Partners for Livable WNY David Sweet, Bldg. Owner Mrs. LoTempio now moved that the hearing be closed. Seconded by Mr. Fontana Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved as amended. That the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets and the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency be authorized to accept from 655 Main Partners a necessary permanent easement for fire exits from the Glenny Building and a further easement on Washington and Main in exchange for a deed from the City conveying fee title to a portion of Main Street so that their proposed "SMART" building can extend into the present right-of-way of Main Street and described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being a part of Township 11, Range 8 of the Holland Land Company Survey and being a portion of the dedicated public right-of-way of Main Street and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Main Street (99 ft. wide) at the southwesterly comer of Outer Lot 141 of the former Village of New Amsterdam, and running thence northerly and along the easterly line of Main Street thirty-one (3 1.0) feet to a point; Running thence westerly and at right angles to the easterly line of Main Street two (2.0) feet into the dedicated right-of-way of Main Street; Running thence southerly and parallel with the easterly line of Main Street one hundred twenty-four and seventy-five hundredths (124.75) feet to a point; Running thence easterly and at right angles to the easterly line of Main Street two (2.0) feet to a point in the easterly line of Main Street; Running thence northerly along the easterly line of Main Street ninety-three and seventy-five hundredths (93.75) feet to the point of beginning. That 655 Main Partners will be responsible for all costs associated with the relocation or modification of any underground utility lines which may presently be located within the above-described parcel of the Main Street right-of-way. Page 47 000-1128.txt Passed. AYES-BONIFACIO, BROWN, COPPOLA, FONTANA, GOLOMBEK, LOTEMPIO, MARTINO, PITTS & WILLIAMS- 9. NOES-ELLINGTON, FISHER, GRANT AND GRAY-4. NO. 96 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ENCROACHMENT-655 MAIN ST. (PW) (HRG. 10/31) (#32, 10/3) (CCP# 129-OCT. 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED NO. 97 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 655 MAIN ST. PART.-USE 655 MAIN ST.-BLDG. ENCROACHMENT (PLAN BD.) (#2, 10/17) (CCP#137-OCT. 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 98 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 655 MAIN ST. PART.- 655 MAIN ST. ENCROACHMENT (MAYOR/EXEC.) (CCP#9-OCT. 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. Page 48 000-1128.txt ADOPTED NO. 99 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE SITE PLAN INF. -MAPS-655 MAIN ST. (PRES. BD.) (CCP#11 -NOV. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana, ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 100 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TRAFFIC ORD.-REM. FREE PKG. DISABLED (PW) (HRG. 10/24) (CCP#33-OCT 3) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and the same hereby is recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 101 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE L. BROOKS III, CONCERNS-SEWER LINES- 111 MULBERRY ST. (CCP#92-SEPT. 5) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and the same hereby is recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. Page 49 000-1128.txt NO. 102 BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RESPONSE-INF -SEWER LINES- 111 MULBERRY ST. (STRAT. PL. (CCP#15-SEPT. 19) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and the same hereby is recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 103 BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE L. BROOKS III, CONCERNS-SEWER LINES-111 MULBERRY ST. (BSA) (CCP#76-SEPT. 19) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and the same hereby is recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 104 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ASHLAND AVE. -EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC CALMING (CCP# 105-JAN 11) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 105 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE J. BINTO & O-REQ. W. AVENUE REPAVING Page 50 000-1128.txt (CCP#88-JULY 25) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee: and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 106 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE PAVING-WEST AVE.-VIRGINIA TO CAROLINA (PW) (CCP#44-NOV. 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration', and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 107 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE T. TATTARO & O-OPP. CONV./EXP. PROP.-GROV. CLEVELAND-PKG. LOT, ETC. (CCP#81-OCT. 17) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 108 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE T. TATTARO & O-OPP. CONV./EXP. PROP.-GROV. CLEVELAND-PKG. LOT (STRAT. PL.) (CCP#23-OCT. 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be Page 51 000-1128.txt considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from farther consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 109 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE REQ. FOR INFO.-ALT. TYPE I PKG. IN DELAWARE DISTRICT (CCP#228-MAY 30) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee, and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 110 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE SINKING OF WALNUT ST. BETW/SYCAMORE & GENESEE (CP) (CCP# 16-OCT 3) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from farther consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 111 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE J. MCLEAN, REQ. FOR CURB/SIDEWALK- SYCAMORE BETW. PINE/ASH (CCP#94-OCT 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Page 52 000-1128.txt Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is approved. 50psp~. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 112 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE UNKEPT PLOTS/EYESORE PROPERTIES (CCP#150-OCT 17) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 113 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE FIRES IN FILLMORE DIST. (POL.) (CCP#61-OCT 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 114 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE J. BERGEN, WILLOUGHBY LIMOUSINE AT MAIN & FERRY (CCP#86-OCT 31) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. Page 53 000-1128.txt ADOPT DISCHARGE. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 115 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE B. GRANT-R. KERR-EXCESSIVE NOISE-MANHOLES-ROOSEVELT AVE. (CCP#83-NOV 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 116 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE DR. P. GUZINSKI-INDEPENDENT HEALTH (CCP#86-NOV 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED. NO. 117 BY: MRS. LOTEMPIO DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE J. SHANLEY, IND. HEALTH-AVAIL. OF CHIROPRACTORS-LOVEJOY DIST. (CCP#99-NOV 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee; and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and hereby is received and filed. Page 54 000-1128.txt ADOPTED. NO. 118 By: Mrs. LoTempio DISCHARGE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ELIMINATING GRAFFITI ON COMM. & RES. BLDGS. (CCP#179-NOV 14) Whereas: The above item is presently before the Legislation Committee: and Whereas: It is no longer necessary for this item to be considered by that committee; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: This Common Council does discharge the Legislation Committee from further consideration, and said item is now before the Council. Seconded by Mr. Fontana. ADOPT DISCHARGE Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the above item be and the same hereby is recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO. 119 By: Mr. Pitts, Mrs. LoTempio, Ms. Gray, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Coppola, Mrs. Miller-Williams, Ms. Ellington, Mr. Fontana, Mr. Brown, Mr. Bonifacio, Mr. Golombek, Mrs. Martino and Mrs. Grant Urge Governor Pataki to Grant Buffalo's Request for a Second Empire Zone URGE GOV. PATAKI TO GRANT BUFFALO'S REQUEST FOR A SECOND EMPIRE ZONE Whereas: The New York State Empire Zone (EZ) program, which was created in 1987 as the Economic Development Zone program, encourages business development in designated areas by offering targeted incentives and benefits to new and expanding businesses; and Whereas: Companies that move to or expand in EZ's are eligible for wage and investment tax credits, sales tax refunds, financing assistance, and utility discounts; and Whereas: Existing EZ's are limited to two square miles and Buffalo has shifted and reshifted its EZ boundaries to maximize its EZ space in support of local businesses; and Whereas: Buffalo, the State's second largest city, with a "job engine , that is ranked 14th out of the State's 15 metropolitan areas, has only one Empire Zone - the same capacity as several much smaller municipalities; and Whereas: Buffalo's industrial and commercial companies are spread out widely over a 40 square mile area, and the effect of Buffalo's 2 square mile EZ is far more diluted here than most of New York's EZ's, which are in far smaller communities; and Whereas: In May of 2000, Governor George Pataki signed legislation that authorized the designation of 6 new Empire Zones; and Whereas: With Item # 108, C.C.P. 11/14/00 - "NYS Zone Application", this Council unanimously endorsed the City of Buffalo's application for a new 1,280 acre Empire Zone; and Whereas: This application is the result of a comprehensive process and it represents a consensus among City lawmakers; and Whereas: There is some speculation that the Buffalo area economy is finally turning the corner and expanded EZ capacity may provide the immediate boost that is needed to Page 55 000-1128.txt put the recovery in full gear; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Common Council urges Governor George E. Pataki and the Empire State Development Corporation to recognize Buffalo's importance as the second largest city in New York State, and to grant Buffalo's request for a second Empire Zone.; and Be It Further Resolved That: The City Clerk be directed to send certified copies of this resolution to Governor George E. Pataki, to Hon. Sheldon Silver, Speaker of the Assembly, to Hon. Joseph Bruno, Senate Majority Leader, to the members of the Western New York State Legislature delegation, and to Charles A. Gargano, Chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation. ADOPTED NO. 120 By: Ms Miller-Williams SALARY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 32 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS & STREETS 1095 - DIVISION OF PLAN & DESIGN OF BUILDINGS 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 32 - Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets, 1095 - Division of Plan & Design of Buildings, which reads: 1 Senior Engineer Mechanical $ 45,413 - $ 52,530 Is hereby amended to read: 1 Associate Engineer Mechanical $ 49,130 - $ 58,134 We, JOSEPH N.GIAMBRA, COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND STREETS an, JAMES B. MILROY, DIRECTOR OF BUDGET, hereby certify that the above change is 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. 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 Michael B. Risman Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. NO. 121 BY: MS. MILLER-WILLIAMS WAIVE CHANGE OF USE FEES Whereas: The mudpies children's museum boasts a substantial collection of artifacts and objects which are used to convey concepts and encourage the development of critical thinking skills to the youth of the City of Buffalo; Whereas: Over 17,000 children have enjoyed the mudpies leaming experience this year through a traveling "museum Page 56 000-1128.txt without walls" exhibit; and Whereas: In order to provide a permanent venue for its exhibits, the mudpies children's museum has secured a site at 173 Elm Street, near Michigan Avenue. This permanent site, with its 17,000 square feet of exhibit space, will allow the museum to offer permanent displays and the potential of attracting up to 100,000 visitors annually; and Whereas: The mudpies children's museum is an essential and valuable asset to the Western New York Community; and Whereas: Conversion of the former warehouse at 173 Elm Street into a children's museum is a monumental task that requires various change of use approvals by the City of Buffalo; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council waives all change of use and permit fees associated with converting 173 Elm Street from warehouse space to the mudples children's museum. PASSED. AYES-13. NOES-0. NO. 122 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 African American Gay & Lesbian Community Leadership Day By Councilmember Pitts & City Clerk Michaux III ADOPTED. NO. 123 By: Mrs. Williams APPOINTMENTS- COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term-ending December 31, 2000 - conditional upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filling same 'with the City Clerk. MARY R. SILVESTRI CYNTHIA M. VOIT LESLIE A. SICKAU LISA D. NICE ROBERT FELLOWS' MARY ANN PYRAK DIANE MILLER DONNA J. VACCARO TIMOTHY J. ORLOWSKI NORBERT D. ORLOWSKI MINNIE WIGGINS ADOPTED. NO. 124 By: Mrs. 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 Page 57 000-1128.txt under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Abdallah, Florence RICHARD A. FONTANA Abrams, Michael E. IRMA E. LORENZO BARBARA MILLER-WILLIAMS Abruzzino, Nicole M. MARK YOUNG Acara, Mark ANN S. MARCHESE Acevedo, Inocencia DEBRA R. TOUT Adams, Cynthia M DAMON EVANS Aikman, Dorothy R. CHARLES BARTOLOTTA Alleyne, Beverly Jo VITO D. MASIELLOAnderson, Christopher P. KEITH W. DEARMYER Anderson, John W. ROBERT D. HECHT .Antos, Philip P. HERBERT L. BELLAMY Jr.Aquila, Robert John AbrahamAtkinson, Thomas John M. Cleary, Jr.Auer, Janet A. William j. Cooley, Jr.Backes, Jennifer Samuel P. CotroneoBaczkowski, David L. Charles E. CravenBaez, Zoraida Karin Del ValleBaker, Lisa M. Daniel A. DillBaker, Sherry A. Patrick J. FinnertyBaker, Thomas G. Yhanihi T. FordBalicki, Marie I. Patrick J. GallivanBallard, Linda Kathleen F. GiglioBallesteros, Mary A David J. GroblewskiBarbarossa, Michelle Theresa M- ManzukBatcho, Christine Jacqueline McCarthy Battaglia, Michael D. Marion miskovski Batterson, Carol R. Maureen E. O'Brien Battisti, Janice Joseph Petronella Beasley, Rena D_ Daniel A. Rich Beck, Stephen D. Jeffrey T. Ricketts Bertosino, Denise M. Sharon M. Simon Blake, Steven E. Kevin Suto Blenker, Bonnie L. John T. Vickerd Bleyle, Elaine L. Carol A. Weigand Bochiechio, Julianna Maria Cavalieri Boehm, Marilynn A. Bojan, Robert W. Bojanowski, Paul R. Boulange, G. Charles Boyle, Elaine M. Briandi, Judith D. Brock, Alice M. Brock, Warren J. Brooker, Susan M. Brown, Cad Bryant, Melinda L. Burke, Cynthia A. Burke, Margaret L. Burke, Timothy Butkowski, LoriGavin Pokrandt, Janine Byrd, Carrie L.Gburek, Paul S. Calak, Stephen C.Gehring, Ellen D. Callahan, Judith A.Germain, Richard F. Camino,, Victoria L.Girard, Patricia A. Caputi, Esther M.Glaser, Heidi R. Page 58 000-1128.txt Caput!, MichaelGoemer, Paul D. Cardina, TeresaGoetz, Judith E. Carmer, Claire V.Gonciarz, Michael H. Cash, Carva R.Gonzalez, Concepcion Castelletti, Anthony M.Goran, Ronald V. Caster, Diane L.Gorman, Donna M. Catalano, MarieGrace V.Gould, Carl A. Cellini, Linda J.Grasso, Rose j. Chmielewski, JoanneGray, William C. Christopher, Fred A.Green, Donna S. Chuchla, ChristineGreen, Eileen B. Clark, Michael L.Green, Lori Clawson-Cole, BarbaraGriffith, Patricia A. Cohen, Lewis D.Grover, Dolores C. Colangelo, Dominic J.Guard, Jacyra D. Cole, AnnetteHagen, Muriel K. Cole, Kathleen A.Hairston, Carol Coleman, Ramona H.Hamilton, Linda M. Couell, JoAnna M.Harper, Sharon Covelia, Shirley P. Cowan, Emily J.Heffron, Nancy S. Daughtry, GladysHenneberger, Melissa A. Herec, Judith A. Davis, Ursula J.Hill, Judith M. Dearlove, CherylHoch, Irene J. DeCarlo, FrankHoellig, Sharon F. Deisz, Robert L.Holeva, Denise R. Deluccit, Mary E.Howling, Patricia A. Demmons, Christine D.Huber, Beverly A. Dennee, Kathleen P.Hudson, Beverly Denny, Robert W.Hudson,* Jeanette Dickey, John L. -Hughes, Ann M. DlMaria, James G.Hughes, Shaun M. Dirr, Michelelavendiffl, Kathleen Divito, PatriciaItzenpiltz, Susan M. Donato, Jeffrey L.Jackowiak, Denis F. D'Orazio, Pasquale S.Janaski, Diane F. Doyka, DeniseJanson, Andrew P. Drews, Michele L.Jarosz, Maralouise M. Drobits, SharonJaworek, Beverly Dulinawka, Nadia R.Johnson, Dianne E. Dusza, Lisa A.Johnson, Karen C. Ellero, David R.Jones, Desti N. Elvers, Jeanne S.Jones, Ronald V. Ernst, Kathleen R.Josik, James W. Ernst, Robert J.Kacalski, Jess Erwin, Juanita H.Karam, Michael T. Evans, Barbara K.Karlinski, Jeanne M. Evans, Viola M.Kaye. Claudia J. Evarts, Brian 'Kazukiewicz, Catherine E. Fanton, Michele P.Kedzierski, Andrew Farr, Barbara A.Keefe, Noreen L. Farrell, Nancy A.Keller, Julie A. Farrell, Sharon A.Klein, Dawn M. Fassel, Agnes M.Mein, Renee Fenski, Diane C.Mein, Sydney C. Fischer, Doreen. J.Mine, John B. Flaiban, Debra A.Klipfel, Kim M. Flemming, Elizabeth E.Knezevic, Michele L. Fling, Todd J.Kocik, Rosalind M. Forbragd, JosephineKolmetz, Judith M. Foy, Barbara J.Konickl, Timothy M. Frydrychowski, Donna A.Kopera, Diane F. Page 59 000-1128.txt Gaffin, JoanneKowalyk, Christine M. Gannon, SantinaKroll, David L. Gaskill, G. FranklinKrug, Robert V. Kubala, KandidaNed, Deborah V. Kulinski, David M.Neumann, John A. Kuntz, LorraineNigro, Phyllis J. Kvashay, Linda L.Nitzer, Cindy A. Kwiatkowski, Judith Novak, Julia Lam, Shirley StewartNuchereno, Frank D. LaManna, James W.Nunz, Katherine M. Laftner, Donna M.OBrien, Tracey Lauria, Theresa A.OIConnor, Sheila Lavey, Kathleen M.O'Donnell, Sandra Lawrence, Philip F,Olmsted-Sullivan, Leonore R. Lazoration, Shirley K.Orlowski, July Leary, Judith A.Orshal, Sharon Leberman, DianeOrtiz, Dorothy R. Ledoux, Sylvester P 11Osborn, Kathleen A. Lee, CarolynOstrowski, Susan Leous, Margaret A.Oft, Joanne M. Lestition, Charles A.Owens, Doris J. Lewis, Roshelle L.Ozark, Barbara E. Liberante, MichaelOzark, James R. Lindstrom, Heather G.Pahr, Peter A. Upke, Arleen M.Pajek, Patricia L. Liska, MelissaPalmeri, Susan M, Locher, Sheree L.Palovich, Patricia A. Long, Dennis M.Parker, Dorinda M. Loos, Christine M.Parker, Tommy Loranty, Christine J.Pavlovich, John M. Lunge, Janet E.Pawlowski, Philip E, Lutman, Karen MPenders, Kathy A. Mager-Gawronski, Brenna L.Penny, Philip J. Mahoney, Ann M.Peterson, R. Kevin Mann, Dean A.Pfeffer, Mi . chele Marando, AngelaPfenninger, Arthur J. Markey, Donna M.Pfenninger, Judith G. Marks, Charbrenna A.Pfonner, Linda R. Martens, Lynn M.Phillips, Joanne Martin, Kristen L.Phillips, Mercia V. Matla, Carol A.Pierce, Lisa Ann Matras, Elizabeth M.PilarSki, Sharon Ann' Mayer, Judith 1.Pinto, Joseph J. McCann, Christine M.Podlewski, Gerald J. McCarthy, EllenPoynton, Ethel'M. McCarthy, Sharon.A.Provenzo, Craig S. McCormick, Wendy S.Quinlan, Arnalla M. McGeorge, Catherine E.Quinn, Francis W. McGowan, Brian J.Ralabate, Joseph G. McLaughlin, Brian J.Ramunno, Lawrence T. McMahon, Janice L.Rapin, David B. McMahon, Margaret P.Rashkin, Mary E. Page 60 000-1128.txt McMullan, Raymond J.Reach, Kathleen L. McQuillan, Catherine L.Rebman, Robert Michael Meade, Judy L.Rhinehart, Deloris H. Mehs, Maryann C.Rinaldo, Candyce M. Meiter, Sue AnnRipstein, Denise A. Mengay, Margaret M.Rvera, Abigail Menter, Theresa MRivera, Roslyn C. Michalski, Christine E.Rockwood, Amy S. Miller, Mary EllenRogers, Steven J. Milton, Patricia A.Rutski, Mary C. Mims-Martin, Ruby C.Rybij, Gene H. Minotti, Daniel A.Sacco, Sue A. Mitchell, EllenSajecki, Christopher J. Moch, PatriciaSajecki, Michael V. Mondo, RosalieSaladyga, Frank A. Mosack, Ellen M.Saxer, Juliana E. Mosley, Michelle M.Schaaf, Richard E. Muench, KimberlySchabert, Linda L. Murray, Colleen B.Scharhag, Gloria 1. Murray, Mary AnneScherlein, Shirley A. Myers, Denise M.Schuh, Martha E. Naplerski, Jane D.Schwartz, Candace S. Nardozzi, Susan M.Schwede, Lorine C. Sell, Sandra M. Serota, Sharon E. Shadron, Roslyn C. Shatzel, Eugene J. Shaw, Leo T. Shaw, Sharon R. Sikorski, Darlene A. Smith, Emma L. Smith, Laurie A. Smith, Linda S. Smith, Patricia J Smith, Shirley A. Smith-Evans, Deborah A. Smolinski, Janet A. Sobolewski, Carol A. Solfrank, Charles M. Somerville, Thomas W. Soos, Mary Louise Sorbini, Patricia E. Spencer, Deborah L. Spencer, Gary J. Spencer, Karl R. Spielman, Karen R. Stalica, David A. Stefaniak, Anthony J. Jr. Steward, Lucinda Stockmeyer, Claudia D. Strychasz, Elizabeth Sturm, Mary L. Sukaczow, Olga Sullivan, Patricia R. Summers, Susan V. Swiatek, Mary A. Swierski, Leslie E. Page 61 000-1128.txt Swinarski, Mary J. Swing, Paul C. Szarowicz, Nancy F. Szymoniak, Norman A. Terrell, Patricia M. Teubner, Rosemarie Thayer, Brian F. Thiel, Cheryl D. Thomas, Sylvia A. Tirone, Maureen E. Tomas, Joy Lynne Trietley, George C. Trifiletti, Philip R. Vanderhaeghe, Rosemary Vanderwerf, Janice P. Vandette, Constance VanEvery, Donald A. Vasbinder, Edward A. Velazquez, Elena Verrastro, Julie M. Wagner, Albert C. Wakelee, Molly J. Wall, Constance E. Wannop, Maryann Wawrzyniak, Michael Weinheimer, Gayl A. 'Weitzel, Robert C. Welsted, Julie A. Wiles, David M. Williams, Lynne S. Williams, Ruth E. Young, Nancy Zauner, Mark J. Zeckhauser, E. Margery Zorn, Ann Zu(ewski, Michael L. ADOPTED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NO. 125 BOND RESOLUTION-$250,000-BONDS-JT. SCH. CONST. BD.-PLAN/SEQRA CONSULT. (NO. 171, C.C.P. NOV. 14, 2000) Mrs. LoTempio moved that the above item be taken from the table. Seconded by Mr. Coppola. CARRIED Mrs. LoTempio now moved the approval of the above item. Seconded by Mr. Golombek. PASSED AYES-13. NOES-0 NO. 126 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers, 13th Floor, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Claims Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Civil Service Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at 9:30 o'clock A.M. Page 62 000-1128.txt Committee on Finance Tuesday, December 5, 2000 following Civil Service Committee on Legislation Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Comm. Dev. Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. Committee on Education Wednesday, December 6, 2000 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Special Committees Snow Removal Task Force Monday, December 4, 2000 at 10: 00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. Budget Committee Monday, December 4, 2000 at 1:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. MBEC Monday, December 11, 2000 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in Room 1417 City Hall. NO. 127 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Mr. Fisher, the Council adjourned at 3:50 PM. CHARLES L. MICHAUX, III CITY CLERK Board of Police and Fire Pension Proceedings #10 Council President's Office-1315 City Hall November 16, 2000 Present: James W. Pitts, Council President; Maurice Garner, Deputy Comptroller-2 Absent: Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor-1. The Journal of the last meeting was approved. No. 1 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension Fund for the month of November 2000 amounting to $16,465.69 and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted Ayes-2. Noes-0. No. 2 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Police Pension Fund for the month of November 2000 amounting to $20,337.00 and respectfully request that checks be drawn to the order of the persons named herein for the amounts stated. Adopted. Ayes-2. Noes-0. No. 3 On motion by Mr. Garner, the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. Page 63