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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-1210 1No. 23 Common Council Proceedings of the City of Buffalo Regular Meeting, December 10, 1996 MAYOR Hon. Anthony M. Masiello COMPTROLLER Joel A. Giambra COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL James W. Pitts PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE David A. Franczyk MAJORITY LEADER Rosemarie LoTempio COUNCILMEMBERS-AT-LARGE Beverly Gray Barbra Kavanaugh Rosemarie LoTempio DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS Alfred T. Coppola Delaware Barbara Miller-Williams - Ellicott David A. Franczyk Fillmore David J. Czajka Lovejoy Byron Brown Masten Robert Quintana Niagara Dale Zuchlewski North Bonnie K. Lockwood South Kevin J. Helfer University REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE : David J. Czajka, Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, Kevin J. Helfer,David Franczyk, Barbara Miller-Williams, Members CLAIMS COMMITTEE : Bonnie K. Lockwood, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Alfred T. Coppola, David Franczyk, Barbara Miller-Williams, Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Dale L. Zuchlewski Chairman, Barbara Miller-Williams, Byron Brown, Kevin J. Helfer, Robert Quintana, Rosemarie LoTempio Members. FINANCE COMMITTEE: David A. Franczyk, Chairman, Byron Brown, Beverly Gray, Kevin J. Helfer, Bonnie K. Lockwood, Dale Zuchlewski Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Alfred Coppola, Chairman, David J. Czajka, Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio, Robert Quintana Barbra Kavanaugh Members RULES COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio, Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Barbra A. Kavanaugh Chairman, Dale Zuchlewski, Kevin J. Helfer, Beverly Gray, Bonnie K. Lockwood, Barbara Miller-Williams Members SPECIAL COMMITTEES TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Beverly Gray, Robert Quintana, Alfred Coppola, Kevin J. Helfer. BUDGET COMMITTEE: Rosemarie LoTempio, Chairman, Alfred T. Coppola, David Franczyk, Kevin J. Helfer, Byron Brown ERIE BASIN MARNA LEASE COMMITTEE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Bonnie K. Lockwood, Carl A. Perla, Jr. POLICE REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: David J. Czajka Chairman; Kevin J. Helfer, Rosemarie LoTempio. TASK FORCES AUDITORIUM AND STADIUM TASK FORCE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Bonnie K. Lockwood, Rosemarie LoTempio, Corporation Counsel/Designee, Commissioner of Public Works/Designee, Commissioner of Community Development/Designee, Commissioner of Administration and Finance/Designee, President of Development Downtown. ERIE BASIN MARINA TASK FORCE: James W. Pitts, Chairman, Kevin L. Helfer, Bonnie K. Lockwood, Comptroller/Designee, Commissioner of Public Works/Designee, President of Slip Renter's Assoc./Designee, Buffalo Sabres/Aud Club. PARKS CONSERVANCY TASK FORCE: David A. Franczyk, Chairman, Kevin J. Helfer, Dale L. Zuchlewski, John Scardino, Robert Kresse, Pamela DiPalma, Mark Mistretta, Albert Howard, Marge Miller, Patty Farrell, Jack McGowan, Thomas J. Barnes, Wes Olmsted, Robert Meldrum, Paula Mulligan, Louise Snyder, Rev. Benny Sheppard, Friends of Olmsted designee, Commissioner of Parks/Designee, Commissioner of Public Works/Designee, Commissioner of Community Development/Designee. GREENWAY TASK FORCE: Bonnie Kane-Lockwood, Chairman, James August, Frederick Holman, Barry Boyer, Allan Jamieson, Lucy Cook, Jesse Kregal, Mark Mistretta, Thomas Pallas, Philip Snyder, Lorraine Pierro, Cynthia Schwartz, Ann Poole, Suzanne Toomey-Spinks, Dr. Rae Rosen, Margaret Wooster, Jerry Malloy, David P. Comerford, Tammy Barnes, Terry Wherry CARBON MONOXIDE TASK FORCE: David Czajka Chairman, Fred Larson, Matthew Baudo, Paul Mielcarek, David Pierowicz, Phil Haberstro, Mike Rabb, Donna DeCarolisle, Jay Burney, Mark Kubiniec, Yerby Dixon. CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL- BUFFALO Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 2:00 P.M. PRESENT- James W. Pitts President of the Council, and Council Members Brown, Coppola, Czajka, Franczyk, Gray, Helfer, Lockwood, LoTempio, Pitts, Quintana, Williams and Zuchlewski- 12 ABSENT-Kavanaugh-1. ABSENT- None. On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, seconded by Mr. Czajka, the minutes of the stated meeting held on November 26, 1996 were approved. FROM THE MAYOR No. 1 Re-appointment of Member to the Municipal Civil Service Commission Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Section 66 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, I hereby re-appoint Paschal C. Rubino, residing 1234 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209 to the Municipal Civil Service Commission for a term expiring May 31, 2002. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 2 Appointment of Member-Buffalo Arts Commission Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Chapter 6, Article V, Section 6-26 of the Buffalo Code, I hereby appoint A. Alexander Drapanas, D.D.S., residing at 277 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209 to the Buffalo Arts Commission, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. He is replacing Agnes M. Bain. Dr. Drapanas has been a dentist in private practice for over 33 years in Reconstructive Dentistry. He was the originator and Host of the Courtyard Art Show from 1979 to 1988. Dr. Alex Drapanas is a Trustee of the Buffalo Society of Artists. He served on the Board of Directors of the Q.R.S. Arts Foundation. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a member of the Buffalo Arts Commission. RECEIVED AND FILED. FROM THE MAYOR - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE CITY PLANNING BOARD No. 3 W.D.S. of Buffalo Corp., Request to Erect a Pole Sign at 3488 Main Street Item No. 85, C.C.P., 11/12/96 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December 3,1996 considered the matter referenced pursuant to Sections 387-19 and 511-79.9 of the Buffalo Code, Review of Pole Signs and the T.S. Zoning District. The Planning Board voted to receive and file the matter inasmuch as your Honorable Body has already approved it. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 4 135 Delaware Ave. Inc. - Request to Screen a Parking Lot at 157-161 Delaware Avenue Item No. 87, C.C.P., 11/12/96 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 1996 considered the matter referenced above pursuant to Section 511-97 of the Buffalo Code, Review of Screening for Parking Lots Facing Delaware Avenue. The applicant seeks to screen a proposed parking lot on Delaware Avenue with a black ornamental aluminum fence. A 28-inch wide green space will be maintained between the sidewalk and the proposed fence. This area will be landscaped with plantings of alternating mugho pine and Japanese barberry which shall be planted at 8-foot intervals. Not less than 10 such plants will be located in the planting area. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed fence and landscaping as presented to the Board and shown on drawing numbered 9609 and dated 10/15/96. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 5 National Advertising Company, Request to Erect a Billboard Sign at 1359 Seneca St. Item No. 125, C.C.P., 11/26/96 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 1996 considered the matter referenced above pursuant to Section 387-19 of the Buffalo Code, Review of Non Accessory Signs. The applicant seeks to erect a 14 foot by 48 foot non access property which is adjacent to the New York State Thruway. The sign will have an overall height of 65 feet. The site is located in a CM zone which permits such signs. Under SEQR the proposed sign is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed sign. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 6 Niagara Cold Drawn Corporation, Request to Erect a One-story Storage Addition at 110 Hopkins Street Item No. 126, C.C.P., 11/26/96 The City Planning Board at its regular meeting held Tuesday, December 3, 1996 considered the matter referenced above pursuant to Section 511-67 of the Buffalo Code, the Buffalo River Coastal Review District. The applicant seeks to erect a 55 foot by 265 foot (14,575 square feet) one story storage addition for its ongoing metal fabrication operation. The site is located in an M2 zone which permits such expansions. Furthermore, the site is not bordered by the Buffalo River or any other waterway. Consequently, the provision of a waterfront yard is not applicable. Under SEQR the proposed addition is considered an unlisted action which may be studied through uncoordinated review. The Planning Board voted to approve the proposed expansion. RECEIVED AND FILED. FROM THE BUFFALO ARTS COMMISSION No. 7 Permission to Engage Consultant-Art Conservation Survey Item #3, CCP 10/1/96 On October 1, 1996 a detailed request for proposals (RFP) was issued to over 60 Art Conservationists specializing in the restoration and preservation of portrait artwork. A total of eleven (11) responded with proposals for a conservation survey of the Mayoral and Council President portrait collection. A summary of the proposals is attached. Each proposal was reviewed and scored based on the selection procedure criteria outlined in the RFP. The Commission has endeavored to select the conservator considered best qualified for the work pursuant to this criteria. The Arts Commission voted to recommend to Your Honorable Body that the professional service of West Lake Conservators, Ltd. be engaged under contract, the work prescribed and at the cost of $14,226. Funding is available through the Percent for Art Allocation from Account CPF #200-717-028. In forwarding the recommendation, the Arts Commission also requests immediate approval so that work on the survey may commence this December in preparation for actual restoration work planned for early next year. Thank you for your consideration and we are always available to answer any questions regarding this matter. RECEIVED AND FILED. FROM THE COMPTROLLER No. 8 Certificate of Necessity Transfer of Funds Exempt Items - Reserve for Capital Improvements Capital Projects Fund - Division of Buildings We, Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor and Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller, do hereby certify, pursuant to Section 42 of the Charter, that it is necessary that the sum of $7,500 be transferred and reappropriated from the Reserve for Capital Improvements in Appropriation Allotments - Exempt Items, as set forth below: The amounts to be transferred are unexpended balances of items contained in the budget for the current fiscal year and will not be needed at this time for the purpose for which they were appropriated. Dated: Buffalo, NY, October 18, 1996 RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 9 Renewal Option Lease Agreement Between the City of Buffalo and Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. Former School 29 Item #8, C.C.P. December 10, 1991 In the above referenced item, Your Honorable Body approved the lease agreement between the City of Buffalo and Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. for use of room #237 and the Engineer's Room located at former School 29. This lease was for a five (5) year period commencing November 1, 1991 to October 31, 1996. This office has received a request from Ms. Antoniette Anderson, Membership Specialist/South Park Service Unit, on behalf of Girl Scouts, requesting to exercise their option to renew said lease for an additional five (5) year period as stated in their lease agreement. The lessee has fully satisfied and complied with all provisions and terms of the lease. The renewal will be for the period of November 1, 1996 to October 31, 2001. The annual rental fee is One Dollar ($l) per year for the use of the rooms at former School 29. This Office recommends Your Honorable Body approve the Girl Scout Council of Buffalo and Erie County, Inc. request to exercise their option to renew their lease for an additional five (5) year term. I am further recommending that Your Honorable Body authorize the Corporation Counsel to prepare the necessary lease renewal and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 10 Police and Fire IOD Cost Item No. 16, C.C.P. 5/16/95 This is a follow up to a report filed with the Council, Item 16, C.C.P. 5/16/95, regarding IOD cost in the police and fire departments. After monitoring the controls for the past year there are several administrative procedures that need to be reviewed to assist the departments in controlling these costs. The City must amend some of its current practices, as well as join together with other municipalities to effect change in Albany for relief from restrictions in the 207-a and 207-c laws. We look for your committee to convene a meeting of the involved parties to discuss the necessary reform. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, THE COMPTROLLER AND THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE. FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL No. 11 Appt. Mbr. Arts & Cultural Funding Committee I am appointing Lillian Mendez to fill one of the vacancies that currently exist on the Arts and Cultural Funding Advisory Committee. Attached is Ms. Mendez's resume, and as you will see she is exceptionally qualified. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT No. 12 Certiorari Proceedings Thomas J. Corey-481 Delaware Avenue Fiscal Years 1993-94 through 1996-97 This is to advise that the owner, Thomas J. Corey, has instituted certiorari proceedings on 481 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York, known as Lord Chumley's restaurant, regarding the assessment for the fiscal years 1992-93 through 1996-97. The assessment was reviewed by this department and the owner expressed a willingness to settle the proceeding. The final assessment for fiscal years 1993-94 through 1996-97 was $375,400 for 481 Delaware Avenue. The owner is agreeable to a settlement which would result in a reduction from $375,400 to $275,000 for fiscal years 1993-94 through 1996-97 on the property. The amount of City taxes on $375,400 is $13,742.04. The City taxes on $275,000 are $10,066.76, a reduction of $3,675.28. As part of the settlement, the owner has also agreed to withdraw the 1992-93 proceeding and waive interest on any refunds due. It should be noted that City taxes for 1994-95, 1995-96 and 1996-97 remain outstanding on this property. The refund from 1993-94 would be applied to the outstanding balance. Based on a review of the current market value of the property, I feel this settlement would be in the best interest of the City. I recommend, therefore, this settlement, in which the Department of Law concurs. The proposed settlement is subject to Common Council approval. I therefore request that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96 and 1996-97 tax certiorari proceedings on 481 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York, by reducing the assessment for each year from $375,400 to $275,000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 13 Certiorari Proceedings Joan M. Kubiniec-19 Middlesex Road Fiscal Year 1993-94 This is to advise that the owner, Joan M. Kubiniec, has instituted certiorari proceedings on 19 Middlesex Road, Buffalo, New York, regarding the assessment for the fiscal year 1993-94 (taxable status dated December 1, 1992). The final assessment was reviewed by this department and the owner expressed a willingness to settle the proceeding. The final assessment for the fiscal year was $550,000 for 19 Middlesex Road. The owner is agreeable to a settlement which would result in a reduction from $550,000 to $425,000 for the fiscal year 1993-94. The amount of City taxes on $550,000 in 1993-94 was $8,626.28. The City taxes on $425,000 in 1993-94 would have been $6,665.76, for a refund of $1,960.52. Based on a review of the current market value of the property, and based on the fact that the Board of Assessment Review subsequently reduced the assessment to $400,000 for later years, I feel this settlement would be in the best interest of the City. I recommend, therefore, this settlement, in which the Department of Law concurs. The proposed settlement is subject to Common Council approval. I therefore request that the Corporation Counsel be authorized to settle the 1993-94 tax certiorari proceeding on 19 Middlesex Road, Buffalo, New York, by reducing the assessment from $550,000 to $425.000. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 14 Objection to Board-up Charge, 107 Alabama- $3800 Pursuant to Section 563 of the Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo, I am forwarding to your attention the enclosed communication from attorney Joseph A. Matteliano objecting to the local assessment charge in the amount of $3800 for a board-up. Please notify Mr. Matteliano of the date his objection will be heard by the Common Council. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS No. 15 Notification Serial #8747 No Standing - Repeal on Delaware, west side from West Huron Street to a point 255' south therefrom NO STANDING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO STANDING PROH. PORT./ HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY Delaware Avenue, w, side 7: 00 a.m. - 7: 00 p.m. from West Huron Street except Sunday to a point 255' south therefrom This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See next 2 serials) Notification Serial #8748 Repeal Handicapped Parking on Delaware Avenue, west side from a point 120' north of West Huron Street to a point 165' north of West Huron Street HANDICAPPED PARKING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 26 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: HANDICAPPED PARKING PROH. PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Delaware Avenue, west side 2 hours daily from a point 120' north of West Huron Street 7:00 a..m. - 7:00 p.m. to a point 165' north of West Huron Street Monday through Saturday This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous and next serial) Notification Serial #8749 Install - No Standing (Tow Away Zone) Delaware Avenue, west side between Cary Street and West Mohawk Street NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the Following: NO STANDING PROH, PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Delaware Avenue, west side At all times between Cary Street and West Mohawk Street This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous 2 serials) Notification Serial #8750 No Standing - Repeal on South Elmwood Avenue, east side from West Chippewa Street to a point 140' south therefrom NO STANDING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD South Elmwood Avenue, east side At all times from West Chippewa Street to a point 140' south therefrom This action is being taken to remove and shorten an Ordinance originally for a bus stop that has since been relocated. (See next 4 serials) Notification Serial #8751 No Standing - Repeal on South Elmwood Avenue, east side from Niagara Street to a point 140' south of West Chippewa Street NO STANDING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROH.PER. - DAILY South Elmwood Avenue, east side 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. from Niagara Street except Sunday to a point 140' south of West Chippewa Street This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous and next 3 serials) Notification Serial #8752 Install - No Standing (Tow Away Zone) South Elmwood Avenue, east side between West Mohawk Street and Cary Street NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD South Elmwood Avenue, east side At all times between West Mohawk Street and Cary Street This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous 2 and next 2 serials) Notification Serial #8753 No Standing - Install on South Elmwood Avenue, east side from Niagara Street to West Mohawk Street NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 15 Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD South Elmwood Avenue, east side At all times from Niagara Street to West Mohawk Street This action is being taken in order to update our records and provide consistency with current field conditions. (See previous 3 and next serial) Notification Serial #8754 No Standing - Install on South Elmwood Avenue, east side from Cary Street to West Chippewa Street (excluding NPHTC and NSHTC areas) NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 15 Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HGHWY PROH .PER. - DAILY South Elmwood Avenue, east side 7: 00 a. m. - 7: 00 p. m. from Cary Street except Sunday to West Chippewa Street (excluding NPHTC and NSHTC areas) This action is being taken in order to replace ordinanced restrictions in an area not affected by the request of the Federal Protective Service Division. (See previous 4 serials) Notification Serial #8755 No Standing - Repeal Cary Street, south side from Delaware Avenue to South Elmwood Avenue NO STANDING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Cary Street, south side At all times from Delaware Avenue to South Elmwood Avenue This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protection Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See next 2 serials) Notification Serial #8756 Repeal of No Parking Cary Street, north side from a point 135' east of South Elmwood Avenue to a point 82' east therefrom NO PARKING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 23 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Cary Street, north side At all times from a point 135' east of South Elmwood Avenue to a point 82' east therefrom This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Services Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous and next serial) Notification Serial #8757 Install - No Standing (Tow Away Zone) Cary Street, north and south side between Delaware Avenue and South Elmwood Avenue NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding there to the following: NO STANDING PROH. PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Cary Street, north and south At all times side between Delaware Avenue and South Elmwood Avenue This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Services Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous 2 serials) Notification Serial #8758 No Standing - Repeal West Huron Street, north side between South Elmwood Avenue and Delaware Avenue NO STANDING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO STANDING PROH. PRTN .OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD - DAILY West Huron Street, north side 4:00 P.M- 6:00 P.M. between South Elmwood Avenue and except Saturday & Sunday Delaware Avenue This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See next 4 serials.) Notification Serial #8759 No Standing - Repeal West Huron Street, south side between South Elmwood Avenue and Delaware Avenue NO STANDING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following. NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD West Huron Street, south side At all times between South Elmwood Avenue and Delaware Avenue This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous and next 3 serials) Notification Serial #8760 Repeal of No Parking West Huron Street, north side from a point 96' east of the east curbline of South Elmwood Avenue to a point 35' east therefrom NO PARKING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 23 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD West Huron Street, north side At all times from a point 96' east of the east curbline of South Elmwood Avenue to a point 35' east therefrom This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing"' zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous 2 and next 2 serials) Notification Serial #8761 Repeal - No Parking Except Official Police Vehicles West Huron Street, north side from a point 74' east of South Elmwood Avenue to a point 42' east therefrom NO PARKING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 23 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING - EXCEPT OFFICIAL POLICE VEHICLES PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD West Huron Street, north side At all times from a point 74' east of South Elmwood Avenue to a point 42' east therefrom This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing"' zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous 3 and next serial) Notification Serial #8762 Install - No standing (Tow Away Zone) West Huron Street, north and south side between Delaware Avenue and South Elmwood Avenue NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROH. PRTN. OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD West Huron Street, north and south side At all times between Delaware Avenue and South Elmwood Avenue This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous 4 serials) Notification Serial #8763 Repeal of No Parking on West Mohawk Street, south side between South Elmwood Avenue and Flint Avenue NO PARKING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 23 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHI. PRTN .OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD West Mohawk Street, south side At all times between South Elmwood Avenue and Flint Alley This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See next 3 serials) Notification Serial #8764 Repeal of Permissive Parking on West Mohawk, north and south sides between South Elmwood Avenue and Franklin Street PERMISSIVE PARKING - REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING PROH.PRTN.HGWY. PER.PRMSVE.PRKG.DAILY West Mohawk Street 2 hour parking north and south sides 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. between Elmwood Avenue and except Sunday Franklin Street This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous and next 2 serials) Notification Serial #8765 Install - No Standing (Tow Away Zone) West Mohawk north and south sides between Delaware Avenue and South Elmwood Avenue NO STANDING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 22 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO STANDING PROH.PRTN.OFHGHWY. PER.PRMSVE.PKG DAILY West Mohawk Street, north and south side At all times between Delaware Avenue and South Elmwood Avenue This action is being taken at the request of the Federal Protective Service Division to institute "No Standing" zones around all Federal buildings. (See previous 2 and next serial) Notification Serial #8766 Installation of Permissive Parking in West Mohawk, north and south sides between Delaware Avenue and Franklin Street PERMISSIVE PARKING - INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Subdivision 25 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: PERMISSIVE PARKING PROH. PRTN OF HGHWY. PER.OF PRMSIVE PRKG - DAILY West Mohawk Street, north and south sides 2 hour parking between Elmwood Avenue 7:00 a.m. to 7-00 p.m. and Franklin Street except Sunday This action is being taken in order to provide for metered parking in this area not affected by the request of the Federal Protective Service Division. (See previous 3 serials) Notification Serial #8767 One-Way Street Direction Baraga Street from Abby Street to Germania Street ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing, amending, or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances, as stated below, to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 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 Baraga Street Eastbound from Abby Street to Germania Street This action is being taken on behalf of the homeowners on this portion of Baraga Street. A petition containing 83% of homeowners on this street was submitted and verified by the Department of Public Works - Traffic Section. From a traffic engineering perspective, no adverse impacts on the surrounding neighborhood should be created by this action. Notification Serial #8768 Stop Signs - Repeal Baraga Street at Abby Street 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 that part of Subdivision 9 Section 11 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 Baraga Street Abby Street This action is being taken in accordance with the conversion of Baraga Street to a one-way street east bound from Abby Street to Germania Street (See previous serial). The one-way conversion renders this stop sign meaningless. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 16 Change In Contract - Change Order No. 1 Repair to City Pavements - 1996 Group #405 - Destro & Brothers, Conc. Co., Inc. Contract #918510000 Item 32, C.C.P. 3/19/96 I hereby submit to your Honorable Body the following unit price additions to the contract for the above named Project. This change order was necessary to Complete the overlay program. Quantity necessary for the completion of Central Avenue between Jerome and Stanley Streets and Main Street at Sister's Hospital Entrance, was beyond the original scope of this contract and was unforeseen. Contract Unit Estimated Estimated Item Descriptn Price Quantity Cost 04.120 Asphalt Concrete $38.00/Tn 210.0 Tons $7,980.00 Machine Laid - 04.140 Asphalt Concrete $12.00/Tn 168.0 Tons $2,016.00 Material Provided $9,996.00 Total Change Order No. 1 $9,996.00 Contract Summary Contract Base Bid $301,000.00 This Change Order No. 1 $ 9,996.00 Total Contract Amount $ 310,996.00 Fund for this change order ($9,996.00) are available in Division of Engineering Capital Project Fund Account #200-401-507-00-000. This work will require no extension of time. I respectfully certify that this change order is fair and equitable for the work involved, and respectfully request that your Honorable Body approve the subject Change order and authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue said change order to Destro & Brothers Concrete Co., Inc. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 17 Change in Contract Reconstruction of 118 East Utica St. Item No. 25, CCP 02/06/96 I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Reconstruction of 118 East Utica St., Claude Mayo Construction, General Construction - C #91850500. 1. Add all interior painting that was deleted at time of contract award under alternate bid #2 (Reference CCP 2/6/96; item 25) Add $9,971.00 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy One and 00/100 Dollars ($9,971.00). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $293,400.00 Amount of this Change (No. 1) Add 9,971.00 Revised amount of Contract $303,371.00 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Consulting Architect and the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work are available in CPF 200-402-533 - Division of Buildings. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 18 Change in Contract Reconstruction of Pools 1996 Various Locations I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following changes for the Reconstruction of Pools 1996, Various Locations, Plumbing Work - Numarco, Inc.-C#91851100. 1.Repair pool circulating pump at the Cazenovia Natatorium. Add $ 1,921.74 2.Replace pool recirculating line between the filter pit and pool and replace the pool recirculating pump motor at the Crowley Street wading pool. Add $ 2,749.09 3.Replace one 3" and one 2" valves in the girls' locker room and repair the main circulating pump discharge line at the Kensington Pool. Add $ 893.80 4.Repair brominator piping and replace the 6" lubricated play valve on the pool fill line at the Masten Pool. Add $ 1,104.86 5.Replace two 3" flanged gate valves on the locker room water supply lines and repair a 1 " water line in the men's toilet room. Add $ 834.97 The foregoing change results in a net increase in the contract of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Four and 46/100 Dollars ($7,504.46). Summary: Original Amount of Contract $ 42,500.00 Amount of This Change (No. 1) Add 7,504.46 Revised Amount of Contract $ 50,004.46 These changes could not be foreseen at the time contract was let. Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found to be fair and equitable. Funds for this work will be available in B/F 200-402-063 - Division of Buildings. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a change order to the contractor as set forth above. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 19 South Park Avenue Lift Bridge Over the Buffalo River Emergency Repairs I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following: The Commissioner of Public Works has declared an emergency on the South Park Avenue Lift Bridge because of a barrier gate problem which developed on December 2, 1996. The barrier gate which is mandated by Federal Law and must be repaired immediately. Therefore, we will be hiring a contractor on a time and material contract to perform this emergency repair. The results of this work will be reported to the Common Council. Funds for this work are available in Bond Fund No. 200-401-015. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 20 Roswell Park Cancer Institute Project Request to Construct Pedestrian Bridge over High Street In regard to the ongoing construction of the Roswell Park Cancer institute Project, I have received a request from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for permission to erect an enclosed Pedestrian Bridge over and across High Street. In conjunction with the Pedestrian Bridge, the Dormitory Authority has also requested a permanent easement for the construction of a necessary underground bridge foundation within the right-of-way of High Street. The Pedestrian Bridge will connect the second floor of the Buffalo General Hospital building with the third floor of the Basic Science Building and will cross High Street between Michigan Avenue and North Oak Street. The minimum vertical clearance over the roadway will be fifteen foot, seven and one-half inches (15'' 7 1/2"'). The exact location of the bridge is shown on drawing sheet number 001, titled "RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT - ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE', dated November 14, 1996 and herein attached to this communication. The permanent easement within High Street is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of the proposed Pedestrian Bridge with the south line of High Street, as a sixty-six (66.00) foot wide dedicated public street and running thence easterly and along the south line of High Street ten (10.00) feet to a point; Running thence northerly and at right angles to the south line of High Street five (5.00) feet, to a point; Running thence westerly and parallel to the south line of High Street twenty (20.00) feet, to a point; Running thence southerly and at right angles to the south line of High Street five (5.00) feet to a point in the south line of High Street; Running thence easterly and along the south line of High Street ten (10.00) feet to the point of beginning. The Division of Engineering has reviewed and approved the plans for the Pedestrian Bridge. As Commissioner of Public Works, I herein recommend that Your Honorable Body approve the request to construct the Pedestrian Bridge over High Street, as shown on the above identified drawing and to grant the requested permanent easement within the right-of-way of High Street subject to the following conditions: 1.That the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York provide an insurance policy indemnifying the City of Buffalo in a form and amount as approved by the City Law Department. 2.That the Dormitory Authority will provide the City of Buffalo with a bond approved by the Law Department as to form and amount that would be adequate to maintain or remove said Pedestrian Bridge if that should ever become necessary. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CORPORATION COUNSEL No. 21 Bids-Cazenovia Parkway Pier Scour Protection Construction Project Item No. 23, C.C.P. 10/1/96 As authorized and directed by your Honorable Body in Item No. 23, C.C.P. 10/1/96, 1 have advertised and received bids on November 27, 1996 for the Cazenovia Parkway Pier Scour Protection Construction Project. In obtaining bids for the above project I have asked for bids on a unit price basis covering the various items of work and materials which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of material entering into the work and may be more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Unit Price Contractor Base Bid Increase (Base+100/o) Donald J. Braasch Constr, Co., Inc. $ 79,461.00 $87,407.10-Low Bid Kandey Co. Inc. $ 93,568.00 $102,924.80 UCC Constructors, Inc. $103,302.50 $113,632.75 Nichter Constr. Co., Inc. $117,000.00 $128,700.00 H. F. Darling Constr. Inc. $146,131.00 $160,744.10 I hereby certify that the lowest responsible bidder for the above project is Donald J. Braasch Construction Company, Inc., and I respectfully recommend that your Honorable Body order the work and the cost thereof to be charged to the Division of Engineering Bond Fund 200-401-015. The amount shall be $79,461.00,plus approved unit prices for an additional amount of $7,946.10 for a total encumbrance of $87,407.10. The engineers estimate for this work is $100,000.00. The above is certified to be a true and correct statement of the bids received. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated November 27, 1996, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to award a contract for the Cazenovia Parkway Pier Scour Protection Construction Project, to Donald J. Braasch Construction Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $79,461.00, plus approved unit prices for an additional amount of $7,946.10 for a total encumbrance of $87,407.10. Funds for this project are available in the Division of Engineering Bond Fund 200-401-015. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 22 Permission to Engage Consultant Engineer to Develop an Expanded Project Proposal for a Local Bridge Crossing Over The Buffalo River I hereby request Your Honorable Body's permission to engage the services of a consultant engineer to develop an Expanded Project Proposal (EPP) for a local bridge crossing over the Buffalo River. This EPP shall be performed in accordance with New York State Department of Transportation procedures to assure compliance with Federal and State funding requirements. Funds are available in the General Planning Fund. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 23 Ohio Street Lift Bridge Repairs to Motors Item No. 27; C.C.P. 09/27/96 I hereby request permission of Your Honorable Body to allow the Commissioner of Public Works to receive informal bids to make the necessary repairs to the motors on the Ohio Street Lift Bridge. As reported to the Council on September 17, 1996 (Item No. 27), a problem developed in the drive system that shut the bridge down. After an extensive investigation, it was determined that there are problems with the main and auxiliary motors in the South Tower, probably caused by a misaligned motor shaft. Therefore, what we are proposing is to receive informal bids to remove the motors, have them repaired and reinstalled and realigned. The results of the bids will be reported to the Common Council. This work must be performed over the winter while navigation traffic is halted. Funds for this work are available in Bond Fund No. 200-401-015. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of Public Works, dated December 4, 1996, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to receive informal bids, to make the necessary repairs to the motors on the Ohio Street Lift Bridge. The results will be reported to the Common Council. Funds for this project are available in Bond Fund No. 200-401-015. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 24 Renaming City Streets - Additional Comments Item No. 36, C. C. P. 11/26/96 The following are additional comments on the subject issue from the Department of Public Works. From a review of the issue at hand it appears that the procedures followed in recently renaming segments of 16th Street and Prospect Avenue to Union Place and Rabin Terrace respectively conform to requirements established by the City Charter and Ordinances. However the renaming of segments of City streets causes numerous problems from an engineering and safety standpoint as reiterated in the letter of 11/14/96 from the United States Postal Service. In the past our Department along with Police, Fire and other emergency response services have expressed their concerns about having more than one name for various segments of continuous streets. These multiple names create a great deal of confusion and aggravation for affected parties and can also create a dangerous situation by delaying the response of emergency vehicles. Proper numbering of lots and residences also becomes a problem. Therefore, in summary, the Department of Public Works as a general rule recommends against renaming segments of continuous City streets and respectfully requests your Honorable Body's cooperation in this matter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE No. 25 Checks Received Item No. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88 8155-00104212 $ 14,243.97 8155-00104076 3,609.00 Total Deposit $ 17,852.97 The above referenced property has been administratively forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). These checks were received by this Department and duly deposited in the Trust & Agency Account, 610-200-217-00-300. RECEIVED AND FILED No. 26 Checks Received Item No. 104, C.C.P. 2/2/88 8155-00103770 3110-95-0056 $ 929.25 8155-00104071 C2-96-0090 1,329.60 Total $ 2,258.85 The above referenced property has been administratively forfeited by the Drug Enforcement Administration. (DEA). These checks were received by this Department and duly deposited in the Trust & Agency Account, 610-200-217-00-300. RECEIVED AND FILED No. 27 Guardian Protection Services Advertising Policies Item No. 151, CCP 12 Nov 96 The Buffalo Police Department follows the Freedom of Information Laws (FOIL) regarding the hundreds of requests that come to the department from various entities for police reports and records. The department has a command officer who is designated to process these requests. Should a request not be specifically covered under FOIL, he receives advice or an opinion from the Corporation Counsel who has always quickly and thoroughly researched the issue. Each denial of a request for records may be appealed to the Corporation Counsel within 30 days. Denials must be based upon a specific exemption in the law. For example, a litigation firm was interested in all accident reports as a way of soliciting clients; the request was denied and an exemption cited. It should be noted that even when a specific record must be released that certain information contained therein may be excised, i.e., victim name, address, etc. Insurance companies regularly acquire information about a crime because of a claim. Requests are also made by Block Clubs and others for calls-for-service information from our dispatch computer system. There is no authority for the department to deny a calls for-service request. However victim names, person reporting, phone numbers, etc., are excised. Calls-for-service information is affixed with a warning sticker that cautions the user about problems with this data. For example, the original title of a call may not result in what the incident actually turns out to be. A reported "robbery" may, and often is, a theft. The location where the officer is sent to investigate the incident may not be the location where the incident occurred. For these reasons, calls for-service data is considered unreliable for many analyses. In the specific case that the resolution addresses, I contacted this company who advised me that they did not receive any information from the department regarding crime and that they do not engage in this practice. They did receive a phone call from a potential customer interested in the system because of a burglary nearby. They followed-up on this contact by marketing this service to other residences. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 28 Police - Hourly Rates As per your request of Lt. Reinig of Police Community Services dated November 11, 1996, the following hourly rates were supplied by Dave Moran, the Department's Budget Examiner. Lt. Hourly. rate $27.12 +45% fringe Lt.. Overtime rate $40.68 +12%fringe PO. Hourly.rate $24.08 +45%fringe PO O/t rate $36.12 +12%fringe Curfew enforcement weeknight based on 6 hours 2300 hrs-0500 hrs. One car crew per District/ Pct. total of 12 Police Officers., 4 Police officers- PCS and 1 Lieutenant. 12 PO. regular rate $1733.76 4 PO. overtime rate 866.88 1 Lt. overtime rate 244.08 TOTAL $2844.72 Curfew enforcement weekend night based on 5 hours, 0001 -0500 hrs.: 12 PO. regular rate $1444.80 4 PO. overtime rate 722.40 1 Lt. overtime rate 203.60 TOTAL $2370.60 Curfew enforcement weeknight 6 hours overtime rate only: 16 PO. $3467.52 1 Lt. 244.08 TOTAL $3711.60 Curfew enforcement weekend 5 hours overtime only: 16 PO. $2889.60 1 Lt. 203.40 TOTAL $3093.00 It is highly unlikely that every officer assigned to the COE cars will be on overtime. Additionally the Gang Suppression cars, once in operation should decrease actual overtime costs further. The Drug forfeiture fund you mentioned in your letter is generally not available for this type of use . Please feel free to contact Captain Hempling at 851-4469 for any further clarification on the use of such funds. If you should need any further information, please feel free to contact Lt. Reinig at 851-4585. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No. 29 Monthly Report of Licenses Issued October 1996 I am respectfully submitting the enclosed report of licenses issued in the month of October 1996 by the Division of Inspections, Licenses and Permits. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 30 Cancer Survivor's Park Acceptance of Grant I hereby request permission of Your Honorable Body to accept a Grant from the R.A. Block Cancer Foundation in the cash amount of $850,000 for the design, construction & maintenance of a Cancer Survivors Park. In addition the foundation will pay for and deliver to the city a set of sculptures to be installed in the park. The location of the Cancer Survivors Park is an existing park site bounded by Washington Street, Ellicott Street, North Division and South Division Streets. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize me to accept this Grant on the city's behalf. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of Community Development, dated December 4, 1996, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is, authorized to accept a Grant from the R.A. Block Cancer Foundation in the amount of $850,00 for the design construction and maintenance of a Cancer Survivors Park. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 31 McCarthy Park Master Plan We are requesting permission of Your Honorable Body to hire a Consultant to develop a master plan for McCarthy Park and subsequently develop plans, specifications and estimates for park renovations and improvements. Funds for this work are available in Bond Fund Account 200-717-014 and 200-717-019. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of Community Development, dated December 3, 1996, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is, to hire a Consultant to develop a master plan for McCarthy Park and subsequently develop plans, specifications and estimates for park renovations and improvements. Funds for this project are available in Bond Fund Account 200-717-014 and 200-717-019. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 32 EAF- Niagara Cold Drawn Corporation, Request to Erect a One-Story Storage Addition at 110 Hopkins Street Item No. 126, C.C.P., 11/26/96 Attached for your consideration is the Short Environmental Assessment Form for the matter captioned above. RECEIVED AND FILED No. 33 Transfer of Title, Urban Homestead Program 63-65 Oneida Street (Lot Size-50' x 116') The Department of Neighborhoods, Housing & Inspections has surveyed the city-owned lot at 63-65 Oneida, the parcel is 50' x 116' in dimension; and it has been determined that this parcel of land is inappropriate for either construction of a new housing or the construction of public recreation facilities. Ms. Renee Golya, residing at 59 Oneida Street indicated that she will clean, improve and maintain the lot in the event that she obtains title to the property under the Urban Homestead program. Letters were sent to all other adjacent property owners, offering the property and giving them ample time to express interest in obtaining 63-65 Oneida Street under the Urban Homestead program. To this date, we have not received any response. We, therefore, recommend that the city-owned vacant lot be designated as a Homestead Property and be transferred to Ms. Renee Golya on the condition that the property is cleared and improved within (6) months and is maintained in a sanitary manner. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. No. 34 Request for Change Order-Pre-Demolition Asbestos Removal Costs- 231 Grey Street Item #153,CCP, 9/17/96 Our department is requesting Your Honorable Body approve a Change Order in the amount of $2,890.00 to cover the cost of additional asbestos removal which was found at the pre-demolition site known as 231 Grey Street. The original contract amount was $3,145.00 as reported in CCP Item #153 dated 9/17/96. The Change Order in the amount of $2,890.00 will bring the total cost of this project to $6,035.00. This Change Order has been agreed upon by all parties involved. We, therefore, respectfully request that upon approval by your Honorable Body, that the cost of the project be charged to the Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in possession benefitted, under the provision of Chapter 113 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of Community Development, dated November 14, 1996, be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Community Development be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order for Pre-Demolition Asbestos Removal costs for 231 Grey Street, changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $2,890.00, as more fully described in the above communication. Funds for this project are to be charged to the Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter 113 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 35 Status of Class Action Suit Against Arena Designers Res. #185 CCP - October 29, 1996 In response to the above stated common Council communication I would like to supply your Honorable Body with the following information. We in the Department of Community Development have certified the Marine Midland Arena for Occupancy on a Conditional basis. This Conditional Certificate of Occupancy will expire in March of 1997. As we issued this Certificate, the subject of this class action lawsuit was not addressed as a stated condition on this Certificate. If further information concerning this matter is needed, I would defer to the Department of Law as to our responsibilities in this matter. It is my sincere hope that this response satisfied your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE AUDITORIUM AND STADIUM TASK FORCE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF STREETS No. 36 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective November 18, 1996 in the Department of Street Sanitation,Robert R. Battaglia, 865 George Urban Blvd., Buffalo, N.Y. 14225 to the position of Superintendent of Street Sanitation, Permanent at the Maximum Starting Salary of $35,386. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. No. 37 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective November 18, 1996 in the Department of Street Sanitation, Anthony P. Gallo, Jr., 48 Tioga Street,. Buffalo, New York 14216,to the position of Heavy Equipment Operator, Permanent, at the Maximum Starting Salary of $28,946. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. No. 38 Certificate of Appointment Appointment Effective December 2, 1996 in the Department of Street Sanitation,David A. Petruzzi, 24 Fairchild Place,Buffalo, NY 14216 to the position of Truck Driver, Provisional, at the maximum Starting Salary of $26,691. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No. 39 Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective December 2 , 1996 in the Department of Street Sanitation, Sean F. Carney, 118 Ryan Street, Buffalo, New York 14210 to the position of Truck Driver,Temporary, at the maximum Starting Salary of $ 26,691. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE No. 40 Resident Contract w/ Private Firm Garbage Collection No. 244,CCP, 11/26/96. While I understand, and am sympathetic to, the goal of the resolution I must caution your honorable body that any move that reduces the number of users has the effect of reducing the denominator in the equation used to calculate the user fee. Since we have a no lay-off clause in the Local 264 contract, reducing the denominator would have the effect of spreading the same fixed costs among a smaller number of users and would result in a higher fixed rate for users of the city service. I trust this satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 41 User Fee Charge for Eggert Road No. 228,CCP, 11/26/96. Mr. Edwin Marr and his staff have been adjusting the bills for the residents of this section of Eggert Road and other similarly situated residents on other border roads. The practice is to reduce each quarterly bill by 50 percent. I trust this satisfies your inquiry. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. No. 42 City Union Hiring Practices/ Recruitment No #169 C.C.P. Oct. 15 1996 In response to your communication in regards to the above: *Minority employment is reported annually, Form EE04, Copy enclosed *Employee addresses of record contained in payroll information previously provided *No recruitment specific to any geographical area performed by this office. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 43 City Bond Act Budget Item No. 234, C.C.P. 11/26/96 The administration does not believe that a consultant is necessary to achieve consensus on the City's Bond Act priorities. Rick Reinhard has and will continue to manage the process of getting to consensus and of lobbying the state for projects' inclusion in the final Memorandum of Understanding. We have asked for, received and continue to look for the Council's input, help and perspective on the projects and the process going forward. I trust this answers your question. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES, PARKS AND RECREATION No. 44 Youth Court Extension WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation's Division for Youth operates a Youth Court Program funded, in part, by New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services ("DCJS") Grants; and WHEREAS: The Youth Court Program's current contract is set to expire November 30, 1996; and WHEREAS: DCJS has identified an additional $17,171 in grant monies to extend the Youth Court Program; and WHEREAS: The Comptroller must provide inter-fund cash loans to allow the Youth court Program to continue uninterrupted, such loans will be payable at the date of reimbursement; and WHEREAS: The City of Buffalo desires to continue the Youth Court Program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Commissioner of Human Services, Parks and Recreation be and hereby is authorized to make an inter-fund cash loan in the amount of $17,171, respectively, to continue the operation of the Youth Court Program. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation dated December 6, 1996 be received and filed; and That the Commissioner of Human Services, Parks, and Recreation and the Comptroller be and they hereby are authorized to make an interfund cash loan in the amount of $17,171 to continue the operation of the Youth Court Program. Such loans will be payable at the date of reimbursement. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL SERVICES No. 45 Memorial Auditorium Updated Inventory List On October 29, 1996 the Commissioner of General Services and City Auditor conducted an on-site review of the assets of the Memorial Auditorium as originally inventoried by the Director thereof. It is our opinion that the inventory is complete, that individually the items have nominal value and, where possible, the usable assets should be redistributed to departments that may have need of such items with any remainder auctioned at an open auction to be coordinated by the Director of Memorial Auditorium operations and the Department of General Services. The Director of Memorial Auditorium operations has indicated and we verified, certain items disposed through interdepartmental re-allocation, such items are identified on the list. It is further recommended that the Director of Auditorium operations re-utilize wherever possible as many assets as can be used at North AmeriCare Park i.e. chairs, tables, waste cans, etc. Any questions on this listing should be referred to the Director of Auditorium operations. REFERRED TO THE STADIUM/AUDITORIUM TASK FORCE. No. 46 Waive Performance Bond - Interior Retrofit Package For SWAT Vehicle-Police The Department of General Services is asking the Common Council to waive the bid bond and performance bond on the purchase of Interior Retrofit Package for SWAT Vehicle for Department of Police. The proposed vendor, Cellular Data Technologies Ltd., was the only respondent (1 of 13 solicitations to bid) to this project. In addition, the nature of the work to be performed is based on retrofitting a vehicle that is currently on order with no firm delivery date. Enforcing the bid bond and performance bond requirements on this vendor will have no benefit to either the City -the project would have to be re-bid with no guarantees of receiving another qualified bid, nor the vendor - corporate funds would become unnecessarily reserved Thank you for your attention to this matter. Mrs. LoTempio moved: That the communication from the Department of General Services, dated December 4, 1996, be received and filed- and That the Commissioner of General Services be, and he hereby is, authorized to waive the bid bond and performance bond to Cellular Data Technologies Ltd., on the purchase of an Interior Retrofit Package for SWAT Vehicle for the Department of Police. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LoTEMPIO, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - PITTS- 1 No. 47 Supplemental Pay - Duplicating Machine Operator - A. Galante The Commissioner of the Department of General Services is requesting the Common Council to not approve a wage supplement for the above referenced employee of the Division of Inventory and Stores - Print Shop. The basis for the recommendation is that the employee was not injured in the service of the City and is being made as per Article XII of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The employee was injured while an employee of the Board of Education (BOE) and is currently receiving compensation benefits from the BOE's compensation policy. Approval of the supplemental benefit will unjustifiable cost the taxpayers of the City of Buffalo over $2,000 to date and $774. monthly thereafter. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. FROM THE CITY CLERK No. 48 Liquor License Applications Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the Erie County Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Address Business Name Owner's Name 100 Central Park Derby Lounge Edwin J. Gloss Buffalo, NY 14215 67 W. Chippewa St. Ernie's Wine Bar John F. Klenk Buffalo, NY 14202 RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 49 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: Police- Bradford Pitts, Patrick Healy Street Sanitation-Matthew Rainero, Sean Cooley, Salvator Howard, Joseph Samarco Human Services,Parks and Recreation- Arleen Filipski, Christine Carr RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 50 Reports of Attendance I transmit herewith communications received by me, from the various boards, commissions, agencies and authorities reporting the membership attendance at their respective meetings: City Planning Board RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 51 Notices of Appointments - Council Interns I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mrs. LoTempio moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED. Appointment Effective November 26, 1996 in the Department of Common Council, to the Position of Intern IV, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.00 per hr. Leah Prentiss, 195 Crestwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216 No. 52 Notices of Appointments - Seasonal/Flat I transmit herewith certificates received by me, reporting seasonal and flat salary appointments made in various departments. RECEIVED AND FILED. DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT & CONTROL Appointment Effective November 25, 1996 in the Department of Audit and Control, Division of Real Estate to the Position of Laborer I, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.22 per hr. Melissa A. Morris, 174 St. Lawrence, Buffalo, New York 14216 Jeffery J. Sacilowski, 618 Elmwood Ave., Apt. #3, Buffalo, NY 14222 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Appointment Effective November 22, 1996 in the Department of Public Works Division of Buildings to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary, at the Flat Starting Salary of $7.33 per hr. Kevin G. McCarthy, 146 Hollywood Avenue, Buffalo 14220 Gregory J. Palamara, 186 Saranac Avenue, Buffalo 14216 Brian P. Shea, 387 Okell Street, Buffalo 14220 Daniel J. Tattenbaum, 16 Deer Street, Buffalo 14207 Kenneth E. Zabawa, 193 Mackinaw Street, Buffalo 14220 Raymond M. Harrington, 59 N. Ryan Street, Buffalo 14210 Appointment Effective December 2, 1996 in the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, to the Position of Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, Temporary, at the Flat Starting Salary of $7.33 hr. Daniel L. Inglut, 189 Harding Road, Buffalo 14220 DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION Appointment effective December 5, 1996 in the Department of Street Sanitation, to the position of Laborer II, Seasonal, at the Flat Starting Salary of $6.92 hr. Rory T. Newton, 279 Loring Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14214 Terry Freeman, 410 Clinton Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14204 Mark W. McKinnon, 325 Auburn Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14213 Edward Tooles, 26 Rose Street, Buffalo, New York 14204 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Appointment effective December 2, 1996 in the Department Of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement, To the Position of Clerk, Seasonal,at the Flat Starting Salary of $5.20 Margaret M. Otto, , 328 Southside Parkway, Buffalo 14220 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PARKS & RECREATION Appointment Effective December 5, 1996, in the Department of Human Services, Parks and Recreation, Division of Substance Abuse Services, to the Position of Art Program Aide, Temporary, at the Flat Starting Salary of $ 10.00 hr. James R. Dupree, 9 South Lane, Buffalo 14207 Jerel Williams, 975 V East Ferry, Buffalo 14211 No. 53 Appointments - Temporary, Provisional or Permanent I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum (Temporary, Provisional or Permanent) and for Appointments at the Maximum (as per contract requirements) . REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE Appointment Effective December 2, 1996 in the Department of Fire to the Position of Confidential Secretary to the Commissioner, Provisional, at the flat Starting Salary of $23,481 Barbara J. Zak, 65 Zittel Street, Buffalo, New York 14210 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE Appointment Effective December 2, 1996 in the Department of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement, to the Position of Parking Enforcement Officer, Permanent, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 22,357 Shawn F. Ediniger, 223 Dearborn Street, Buffalo 14207 Appointment Effective December 9, 1996 in the Department of Administration and Finance, Division of Parking Enforcement, to the Position of Clerk, Permanent, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $ 20,215. Jacqueline Mae Bald, 147 O'Connell Avenue, Buffalo 14204 DEPARTMENT OF STREET SANITATION Appointment Effective December 2, 1996 in the Department of Street Sanitation to the position of Truck Driver Temporary, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $23,964. John J. Miceli, 410 Massachusetts Ave, Buffalo, New York 14213 Appointment Effective December 5, 1996 in the Department of Street Sanitation to the position of Truck Driver Temporary, at the Minimum Starting Salary of $23,964 Philip C. Gramaglia, 209 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, New York 14213 NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS No. 54 BCAM Financial Reports -1st Quarter - 1996-97 Enclosed is Buffalo Cable Access Media (BCAM), 1st quarter financial reports for fiscal year 96-97. The report represents the period beginning July 1, and ending September 30. In accordance to our contract with the City of Buffalo, we are required to file reports with the City, via the City Clerk's Office. If there is any other steps I need to take, please advise me. Thank you in advance. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS No. 55 CONRAIL Conrail Prop. - Reiman/No.Ogden This letter is in further response to your correspondence dated May 29, 1996 pertaining to Conrail property at Reiman and North Ogden Streets. In your letter you voiced concerns raised by your constituents pertaining to the condition of this property . Among your constituents listed remedies were requests for improvements to landscaping and fencing, better organization of our material yard and paving of entrances to reduce dust. Some items on the suggested remedy list were easier to implement while others were not included in our budget and required more review time to reallocate expenditures. In the spirit of cooperation effort was made to quickly address a portion of the concerns raised. Conrail purchased a lawnmower and began to mow the grounds around our office building. Our forces were also instructed to better organize our material yard and remove any unnecessary items. In 1997 we plan to hire a service to mow the grounds on a regular basis throughout the growing season. At this time I am pleased to inform you that Conrail has contracted a local fence and deck company to perform repairs to the fence line bordering our material yard. This work is scheduled to begin today, October 30th, and is expected to be completed by the end of the week . As part of the repair work, the contractor will be permanently closing the present truck gate to the material yard. This measure should eliminate dust which had been generated at this access point by trucks entering and departing the material yard. All truck traffic will be directed to our other access drive closer to the corner of Reiman and North Ogden streets. In addition to this scope of work, the contractor has been instructed to order privacy screening which will be attached to the entire 1,125 foot fence line. The screening is expected to arrive and be installed in early December. We believe the screening will provide an aesthetically pleasing visual barrier around the material yard. Conrail takes the concerns of our neighbors very seriously. We hope that the our plans demonstrate our desire to show respect for our neighbors while we conduct our business. Please contact Carol Yupco, Community Relations Manager at 518-767-6443 if you wish to further discuss this endeavor. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION. No. 56 ERIE CO. LEGISLATURE Bd. of Elections Charges to Municipality WHEREAS, The Erie County Board of Elections charges municipalities with expenses incurred for election services, and WHEREAS, Such expenses are apportioned to the municipalities by election district, and not per capita, and WHEREAS, In 1995, the Board of Elections charged municipalities $3,879,136 for 1,105 election districts (respread costs), or $3,510.53 per election district, and WHEREAS, In the City of Buffalo there are 437 election districts with 155 407 registered voters, -or- 355.63 registered voters per election district, and WHEREAS, In Erie County, excluding the City of Buffalo, there are 668 election districts with 376,337 registered voters, or 563 voters per election district, and WHEREAS, The Cities of Lackawanna and Tonawanda have, respectively, 482.2 and 458.9 registered voters per election district, and WHEREAS, The larger towns in Erie County, such as Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Grand Island, and Orchard Park have, respectively, 612.66, 485.65, 551.51, 735.2, 696.7 voters per election district, and WHEREAS, Some of the smaller towns of Erie County,.such as Sardinia and Wales, have 769.5 and 859.5 voters per election district, and WHEREAS, State law Section 4-100, (2), Creation and Alteration ' of Election Districts, states that, "The: creation, consolidation, division, or alteration of election districts shall be done by the legislative body of the city or town within which the election district is contained except in the cities of Buffalo and New York and the counties of Monroe, Nassau, and Suffolk. In the cities of Buffalo and New York, and the counties of Monroe, Nassau and Suffolk, and for any other town or city, upon the request of its legislative body, the creation, consolidation, division or alteration of election districts shall be done by the board of elections," and WHEREAS, Section 4-100, (3a), of New York State law says that, "An election district shall contain not more than nine hundred fifty registrants (excluding registrants in inactive status) or, with the approval of the county board of election, not more than eleven hundred fifty registrants (excluding registrants in inactive status), but an election district may be divided for the convenience of the voters," and WHEREAS, It would appear that, due to the low number of registered voters per election district, the City of Buffalo has unnecessarily overtaxed itself and can consolidate election districts, therefore reducing its yearly expenses, and WHEREAS, If the number of voters per election district in the City of Buffalo was equal to the average number of voters per election district (563) in the other towns and cities of Erie County, there would be 276 election districts in Buffalo, after a reduction of 161 election districts, and WHEREAS, If there were 276 election districts in the City of Buffalo and 668 elections districts in the rest of Erie County, the respread cost per election district would be $4,109.25, and WHEREAS, The current respread charge to the City of Buffalo, at $3,510.53/election district, is $1,534,101.61 for the 437 districts, and WHEREAS, With consolidation reducing the number of districts to 276, the new respread charge to Buffalo, at. $4109.25/election district, is $1,134,153, or a savings of $399,948.61, and WHEREAS, Readjusting the number voters per election district in the City of Buffalo so that it reflects the,County average is simply correcting an historical inequity that has seen the City's population decline 40% over the last forty years, and WHEREAS, Buffalo often has difficulty finding the requisite. number of inspectors to staff voting sites on election day, and WHEREAS, There are four inspectors (two Democrats and two Republicans) at each election district's polling site, and each inspector earns $75/day, and WHEREAS, If there were 161 fewer election districts, the city would save $96,000 on inspectors alone, and WHEREAS, The $96,000 figure assumes only one primary and one general election per year, and therefore could be higher if special elections (Board of Education) are considered, and WHEREAS, If there were fewer election districts in Buffalo, the city would not have to meet the cost of renting as many polling sites, and WHEREAS, There are 187 polling sites in the City of Buffalo, or one site per 2.. election districts, and WHEREAS, Election districts that could be combined are those whose voters already cast ballots at the same location, and WHEREAS, Such consolidation would appear to save the City of Buffalo over $500,000 in respread, inspector, and rental costs, and WHEREAS, It would appear that consolidating election districts in the City of Buffalo would be a prudent, cost saving measure that would not impact upon voting accessibility, that would reduce costs to the City of Buffalo, and correct a predicament exacerbated by population loss. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Erie County Legislature requests that the Commissioners of the Erie County Board of Elections draft a plan for consideration by the City of Buffalo that would incorporate the above suggestions and ideas, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Commissioners of the Board of Elections file such plan with this Body and appear before the Government Affairs Committee to discuss the benefits and deficiencies of such a plan, and be it further RESOLVED, That certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Laurence Adamczyk and Ralph Mohr, Commissioners of the Board of Elections; Mayor Anthony M. Masiello; and City of Buffalo Clerk, Charles Michaux. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS No. 57 M. PIRNIE Consolidation Study - Preliminary Operational Review We are pleased to present, herewith our proposal to conduct an Operational Review of the feasibility of consolidating the Buffalo Sewer Authority and City of Buffalo Water Board. Consolidation affords the City the potential opportunity to make inroads into reducing a $73.8 million budget and to make more efficient use of the combined 500 person work force. For this reason the study is compelling. However, as will be noted in our attached scope of work, the savings are by no means certain and the potential operational obstacles are significant. Following your review of this proposal we would welcome the opportunity to present our approach in person, to discuss the level of detail being provided, and to explain our fee. While this proposal is somewhat higher than originally envisioned, the complexity of the evaluation required to provide the City, Board and Authority with a clearly delineated operational study would appear to warrant the additional effort. In addition, we believe that an opportunity may be available to cost-share the energy savings evaluation task presented herein. We look forward to meeting with you at your earliest convenience. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 58 MILLARD FILLMORE HOSPITAL Ambulance Service I have been asked, on behalf of Millard Fillmore Health Systems, Mr. Charles B. VanVorst, President and CEO, to respond to your November 19th, 1996 letter for information concerning ambulance services for the Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Facility. Your letter was faxed to me on 11/25/96. The ambulance company that has serviced the needs of the 911 emergency medical patients, and all of our inter-hospital transfers is Rural Metro. As a previous member of the Buffalo Ambulance Board for several years, I am well aware of the situation within the City of Buffalo. One of the best moves to patient care occurred when Rural/Metro provided a satellite-global positioning system allowing them to dispatch the closest ambulance, rather than dispatching according to the more archaic zone system which has been maintained in the City of Buffalo. Now that the City is becoming divided with two ambulance providers, in my estimation there will be delays in some care provided, based on availability of ambulance services. I have the unique perspective of serving as Chairman of the Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee, which is created under Article 30 of the New York State Public Health Law, and is composed of the Physician Directors of all 30 hospitals Emergency Departments in our eight county region. I have been active in EMS since 1984 when I came to Millard Fillmore Health System and observed the care rendered at the time of my arrival to Buffalo by three services, at that time LaSalle Ambulance, Gold Cross, and Memorial. Memorial Ambulance Service had some significant patient care issues which I took forward to the ECMC Board of Directors, under whose auspices medical direction was given to Memorial. After meeting with the President of the Board, the CEO, and the two Medical Directors involved, Memorial Ambulance shortly thereafter was taken off-line. I had watched the situation with Gold Cross through the years, and in fact had a relationship as Medical Director for their service for a period of time. Their service, although providing quality medics, financially was unable to continue and folded, leaving LaSalle to provide sole coverage. Through the acquisition of LaSalle and then subsequently Towns Ambulance Services by Rural/Metro, an extremely strong, professional, and efficient system was developed. I find it odd that your Council has not tapped on the medical community, those of us who understand the out-of-hospital emergency medical services, are responsible for their activities, and have had experience in developing the system, for any advise or input on this matter. Instead, the issue is being handled at a political level, rather than a patient care level. I will state for the record, as I did when I was on the Buffalo Ambulance Board, that the City of Buffalo needs to have a contract with a commercial carrier(s) to provide ambulance services. Awarding zones, to any ambulance service, without any written contract allows that service to withdraw on a moments notice, and which could put the public in jeopardy. This has been demonstrated in the past. Had LaSalle Ambulance not expanded quickly with the collapse of the other services, the residents of Buffalo would have been without significant fife saving coverage. When I first came to the Millard Fillmore System, I worked with the Town of Amherst to set up a similar contract. There were a number of political issues in Amherst that were felt to represent hurdles to emergency medical care but nonetheless we persisted and developed a contract service. Medical care has substantially improved since the contract initiation. I strongly endorse continuation of Rural/Metro as a provider of emergency medical services to the citizens of Buffalo. Our hospital will continue in its relationship with Rural/Metro, despite any decisions the Buffalo Common Council may make with regard to emergency medical services. Please be advised, the NYS appointed REMAC is watching the situation most closely. We are certainly willing to aid you in this decision making process, and strongly suggest you obtain medical input from emergency medical physicians who are part of the regional system. If you have any need to contact me for further information, feel free to reach me at 887-4958 during normal business hours. REFERRED TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE BOARD No. 59 OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY Greenways Master Plan On behalf of the Board of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, I submit to the Buffalo Common Council the attached Buffalo Greenways Master Plan; an open space plan for the 21st Century. This report is an award winning, first of its kind, 5 year initiative by the Conservancy that was adopted by our Board late last year. It has since been endorsed by the Buffalo Planning Board for adoption into the forthcoming City wide Master Plan. To this end, the next step is for approval and adoption by the Council. Thank you for your attention to this most important effort by our organization. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No. 60 NATIONAL FUEL Placement of Outdoor Meters Per your Committee's request, we have addressed the following items: 1. Public meetings held in the City concerning the placement of outdoor meters include: a. August 1995 - Customer Meeting in North Buffalo b. March 28, 1996 -Common Council Session c. April 17,1996 - Meeting with B.K.Lockwood (D. Smith, P. Paul) 2. A copy of the current letter that is sent to customers receiving new meters is enclosed. 3. A list of all "major projects" scheduled for the City of Buffalo is not immediately available. Following a winter assessment, a capital improvements plan will be issued and a copy of that plan will be sent to Council members in March. 4. In addition, District Councilmembers will be copied on all communications sent to the City Engineer with regard to emergency improvements and projects which coincide with work being done by the City. Please contact me if further assistance is necessary. RECEIVED AND FILED No. 61 ROSWELL PARK Modernization Program M/WBE Minority Participation Enclosed please find information regarding minority participation statistics and a current project progress overview. If you have any questions about this report do not hesitate to call our office. Thank you. RECEIVED AND FILED. No. 62 TCI of NY, Inc. Reply - Closing Telemarketing Ctr. I have received a copy of Resolution 162, passed by the Common Council on November 12, which requests that TCI of New York (TCI) provide certain reports and respond to certain news articles. This letter will respond to those requests. With respect to the article which appeared in Multichannel News, I have received clarification from LaRae Marsik, the TCI employee who spoke with Multichannel News reporter Joe Estrella and was quoted in the November 4, 1996 Multichannel News story entitled "TCI Closure Outrages Buffalo Officials." Ms. Marsik informs me that the discussion she had with Joe Estrella was mischaracterized within the context of that story. Ms. Marsik told Mr. Estrella that the decision that was made to close the Buffalo office would affect the local market, and was not tied to any national efforts to close additional centers. In a mistaken translation, her comments were paraphrased to say "the decision to close the Buffalo facility was made locally, and it was not part of a plan to close centers elsewhere." Ms. Marsik has spoken with Mr. Estrella about the misuse of this information, and he has apologized for the misinterpretation. However, it was a paraphrased note and not a direct quote, so it would not provoke a correction within the paper. TCI hereby reaffirms to the Council that it will comply with that portion of its franchise agreement that requires that "no later than one year following the Effective Date of this Agreement, Franchisee shall file with the City a description of the proposed System rebuild and the streets and ways that are expected to be affected thereby (Section 12.2)." TCI is in the process of developing its system plans and will file this report as required by the terms of our franchise. Lastly, the Council has asked us to provide information on plans to sell the system. Section 8 of the Franchise requires that we provide an application for sale or transfer of the system to the City. We will, of course, comply with our franchise requirements by providing such an application to the City if we enter into an agreement to sell the system. If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to call me. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS No. 63 Retake Corp., owner, petition to use 520 Seventh St. for training center/warehouse. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, No. 64 Vincent Coppola, owner, petition to use 291 Bryant for Sit-in Rest/5 Apts. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, THE CITY PLANNING BOARD, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No. 65 E. Cleveland and others Oppose Loss of C-Span 2 REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE HON. DAVID CZAJKA CHAIRMAN No. 66 Notice of Appts.-Seasonal (CClk) (Item # 84 CCP October 15, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 67 Pers.Serv.Contr.-Asst.Coordinator (Pol) (Item # 37 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 68 Pers.Serv.Contr. - Emp. Asst. Coord. (Pol) (Item # 50 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 69 Appt.Duplic.Mach Oper (Max) Galante(GS)(#75,10/15) (Item # 92 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Mr. Czajka moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Civil Service. ADOPTED. No. 70 Salary Ordinance Amendment 06 - Department of Administration & Finance 3 - Division of Labor & Employee Relations 002 - Civil Service (Item No. 178, C.C.P., Oct. 29, 1996) That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 178, C.C.P., October 29, 1996, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 71 Salary Ordinance Amendment - Enterprise Fund 98-0 - Division of Water (Item No. 179, C.C.P., Oct. 29,1996) That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 179, C.C.P., October 29, 1996, be and the same hereby is approved. LOST AYES - CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, LOTEMPIO, PITTS - 4 NOES - BROWN, COPPOLA, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 8 No. 72 Appointment 1st Class Station. Engineer. That Communication 45 November 26, 1996 be received and filed and the Temporary appointment of Rodney J. Martz stated above at the Maximum salary $31,882.00 effective on November 20, 1996 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - QUINTANA - 1 No. 73 Appointment Senior Account Clerk Typist That Communication 51 November 26, 1996 be received and filed and the Permanent appointment of Sandra L. Karn stated above at the maximum salary $24,282.00 effective on November 13, 1996 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - QUINTANA - 1 No. 74 Appointment Equipment Operator That Communication 72 November 26, 1996 be received and filed and the permanent appointment of James B. Higgins stated above at the maximum salary $27,597.00 effective on November 18, 1996 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - QUINTANA - 1 No. 75 Appointment Equipment Operator That Communication 73 November 26, 1996 be received and filed and the Provisional appointment of Matthew Rainero and Sean Coley stated above at the maximum salary $27,597.00 effective on November 18, 1996 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - QUINTANA - 1 No. 76 Appointment Truck Driver (Prov) That Communication 74 November 26, 1996 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Joseph P. Sammarco stated above at the intermediate salary $24,644.00 effective on November 19, 1996 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - QUINTANA - 1 No. 77 Appointment Truck Driver (Prov) That Communication 75, November 26, 1996 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Thomas M. Scott stated above at the maximum salary $26,691.00 effective on November 11, 1996 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES - COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 10 NOES - BROWN, QUINTANA - 2 No. 78 Appointment Truck Driver (Prov) That Communication 76 November 26, 1996 be received and filed and the provisional appointment of Salvatore Howard stated above at the maximum salary $26,691.00 effective on November 18, 1996 is hereby approved. PASSED. AYES - COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 10 NOES -BROWN, QUINTANA - 2 No. 79 Memorandum of Agreement - City and Local 650 Salary Upgrade - Personnel Specialist I (Item No. 83, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Local 650, A.F.S.C.M.E., A.F.L.-C.I.O., upgrading the job title of Personnel Specialist I from salary grade 44A ($27,333-$31,889) to salary grade 49A ($29,785-$33,342), effective September 28, 1996, be approved and ratified. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - QUINTANA - 1 No. 80 Notices of Appt. - Temp/Prov/Perm (Cclk) (Item # 102 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 81 Salary Ordinance Amendment 50 - Department of Human Services 6 - Division for Youth 011 - NYS Youth Commission Program (Item No. 227, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the Salary Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 227, C.C.P., November 26, 1996, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - QUINTANA - 1 FINANCE HON. DAVID FRANCZYK CHAIRMAN No. 82 BCAR-Est. Not-for-Profit-Manage Pkg. Ramps (Item # 67 CCP December 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 83 Increase Penalty-City Property (Item # 191 CCP July 23, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 84 Reply to PW Commissioner Comments-Audit (Compt) (Item # 12 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed ADOPTED No. 85 Reply - Div. of Water Audit (BSA) (Item # 95 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 86 Report of Audit-Golf Course Revenues-Human Serv. (Compt) (Item # 10 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the sane is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 87 Info.-Audit-Golf Course Revenues (A&F) (Item # 81 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 88 Reply to Audit-Golf Course (HSPR) (Item # 89 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 89 lLongevity for Council Exempt Employees Item No. 247, C.C.P., Sept. 17, 1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Finance. ADOPTED No. 90 Info.-Longevity for Exempt Employees (City Clerk) (Item # 78 CCP October 15, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 91 Proposals-Contract-Operations-Water (PW) (Item # 27 CCP October 1, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 92 Privatize Water Authority (Item # 151 CCP October 1, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 93 Privatization of City Water Authority (PW) (Item # 34 CCP October 15, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed ADOPTED. No. 94 Privatization of City Water Authority (A&F) (Item # 69 CCP October 15, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed ADOPTED. No. 95 Update on Consolidation of Water Authorities (PW) (Item # 35 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 96 Imp/Invest Merger Sewer./Water (A&F) (Item # 85 CCP November 26. 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 97 Ticket Tax Agreement (CC) (Item # 35 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 98 Enterprise Pd. Solid Waste/Recycling Budget (A&F) (Item # 57 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 99 Recycle Boxes (Item No. 71, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the Commissioner of Street Sanitation be, and he hereby is authorized to offer free of charge, one recycling box to any resident who requests one and comes to the Department of Street Sanitation with proof of residency in the City of Buffalo. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0. No. 100 F.Baker - Canadiana Funding (Item # 75 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 101 Info.-Canadiana Funding (PW) (Item # 26 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 102 F.Baker - Canadiana Funding (Item # 103 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 103 Homesteading - 191 Reed Street (Item No. 77, C.C.P., Oct. 29,1996) That the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Community Development be, and they hereby are authorized to negotiate with Mr. and Mrs. John Darby, residing at 193 Reed Street, to homestead 191 Reed Street. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 104 Homesteading - 275 Sycamore Street (Item No. 85, C.C.P., Oct. 29, 1996) That the Comptroller and the Commissioner of Community Development be, and they hereby are authorized to negotiate with Mr. and Mrs. James Washington, residing at 273 Sycamore Street, to homestead 275 Sycamore Street. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 105 Salvatore Zambito - Cancel/Waive Taxes, etc. 430 Delaware Avenue (Item No. 86, C.C.P., Oct. 29, 1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the above item be, and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED AYES - BROWN, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - COPPOLA - 1 No. 106 Salvatore Zambito - Cancel/Waive Taxes, etc. 430 Delaware Avenue (CC) Item No. 86, C.C.P., Oct. 29, 1996) Item No. 39, C. C. P., Nov. 12, 1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the above item be, and the same hereby is received and filed. ADOPTED AYES - BROWN, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - COPPOLA - 1 No. 107 Automate Zoo Pkg. Lot (A&F) (Item # 86 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 108 Mahiques-Water Bill 145 Ladner (Item # 77 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 109 Mahiques - Water Bill 145 Ladner (Compt) (Item # 11 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above -mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 110 Mahiques - Water Bill 145 Ladner (Asses) (Item # 15 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 111 Mahiques - Water Bill - 145 Ladner (PW) (Item # 23 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 112 Emergency Bid - Lots 1, 2 & 3 (Item No. 6, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the Director of Parking be, and he hereby is, authorized to award Lots 1, 2 & 3 of the Aud, to Allright Parking Buffalo, Inc., the highest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,111.11 per month. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 113 Interfund Loans (Item No. 9, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the Comptroller be, and he hereby is, authorized to make interfund cash loans from the General Fund to the City's Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $2,700,00 for Local Match - Reconstruction of Streets, $1,500,000 for Reconstruction of Streets - Various, $2,100,000 for Reconstruction of Amherst Street, $700,000 for Reconstruction of Michigan Avenue Lift Bridge, $1,250,000 for Reconstruction of Seneca Street Garage, $100,000 for Reconstruction of Machnica Center, $635,000 for Reconstruction of Shea's Facade, $61,500 for Reconstruction of Ice Rinks - Various and $100,000 for Reconstruction of PAL Center. The loans will be repaid when Bond Anticipation Notes or Bonds are issued. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 114 Change in Contract - Scarifying City Pavements (Item No. 24, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. 1 to Highway Rehabilitation, Corp., changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $8,697.50, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Heater Scarifying of City Pavements - 1996/97 Group #424, Contract #91878200. Funds for this project are to be charged to Division of Engineering 0 & M Account #100-401-014-00-561. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 115 Change in Contract - Scarifying City Pavements (Item No. 25, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. 2 to Warrens Electric Co., changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $7,521.23, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct 13 Expansion, Contract #91849800. Funds for this project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-013, Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 116 Change in Contract - Precinct 13 - Plumbing Contract (Item No. 26, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. 1 to H & M Plumbing, changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $506.73, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct 13 Expansion, Contract #91850000. Funds for this project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-013 Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 117 Change in Contract - Precinct 13 - HVAC Contract (Item No. 27, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. 2 to Joseph Davis, Inc., changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $1,190.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Precinct 13 Expansion, HVAC Contract, C #91853200. Funds for this project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-013 - Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 118 Change in Contract - Timothy J. Burvid Ice Rink (Item No. 28, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. I to Metro Electrical Construction, changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $301.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Timothy J. Burvid Ice Rink, Feeder for Dehumidification Units, Order No. 11516920. Funds for this project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-016 - Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 119 Change in Contract - Engine 24, etc. - Floor Reconstruction (Item No. 29, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a change order No. 1 to The Hadala Corp., changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $2,844.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Floor Reconstruction, Engine 24, Ladder 7, Engine 38, Ladder 13, C #91880200. Funds for this project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-008 - Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 120 Change in Contract - Ken Bailey Recreation Center (Item No. 30, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. 9 to Nichter Construction Co., Inc., changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $22,138.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Ken Bailey Recreation Center, General Construction, C #91820500. Funds for this project are to be charged to CPF 200-402-022 - Division of Buildings. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 121 Change in Contract - Michigan Avenue Lift Bridge (Item No. 31, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to issue change order No. 1 to Gateway Welding, Inc., changes resulting in a net increase in the amount of $14,700.00, as more fully described in the above communication, for work relating to Michigan Avenue Lift Bridge Deck Replacement, C#91842501. Funds for this project are to be charged to the Division of Engineering Account No. 200-401-024. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 122 Zemco Industries - Amended Agreement (Item No. 33, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the Commissioner of Public Works be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute an amended agreement with Zemco Industries to provide Zemco with a credit of $17,744.80 against the $40,000 payment which is to be made by Zemco to the City as a contribution to the cost of waterline relocation and removal. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 123 Addn.Info.-Sal.Ord.Amend.-Water (PW) (Item # 44 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 124 Emergency Demolition - 870 Broadway and garage (Item No. 56, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of an emergency demolition contract to Great Lakes Contracting Corp., at a cost of $6,900.00, relating to 870 Broadway and garage, is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter 113 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 125 Emergency Demolition - 251 Detroit (Item No. 57, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of an emergency demolition contract to Great Lakes Contracting Corp., at a cost of $5,000.00, relating to 251 Detroit, is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter 113 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 126 Emergency Demolition - 21 Eighteenth Street and garage (Item No. 58, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of an emergency demolition contract to Great Lakes Contracting Corp., at a cost of $5,200.00, relating to 21 Eighteenth and garage, is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter 113 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 127 Emergency Demolition - 1429 Jefferson (Item No. 59, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of an emergency demolition contract to Great Lakes Contracting Corp., at a cost of $ 10,000.00, relating to 1429 Jefferson Avenue, is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Capital Projects Fund #200-241-003-00000. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 128 Emergency Demolition - 175 Sherman - Steeple Only (Item No. 60, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of an emergency demolition contract to Georgian Bay Contracting, at a cost of $26,000.00, relating to 175 Sherman (steeple only), is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter 113 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 129 Emergency Demolition - 548 Adams (Item No. 47, C.C.P., Nov. 12, 1996) (Item No. 163, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Franczyk now moved: That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of an emergency demolition contract to Great Lakes Contracting at a cost of $3,900.00, relating to 548 Adams, is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Special Assessment Fund #500-000-002-00000, and that said cost shall be collected against the owner or person in possession of the premises and/or shall be assessed against the property benefitted, in accordance with Chapter 113 of the Code of the City of Buffalo. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 130 Pre-demolition Asbestos - 24 C Street, etc. (Item No. 61, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of Pre-Demolition Asbestos Removal contracts to Georgian Bay Contracting at a cost of $1,600.00, relating to 24 C Street; at a cost of $4,220.00, relating to 36 Gittere; at a cost of $957.00, relating to 417 Leroy; to Asbestos Removal Services, Inc, at a cost of $850.00, relating to 364 William Street; are hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged to the Capital Projects Fund #200-241-003-00000. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 131 Pre-Demolition Asbestos Contract - 42 Roetzer (Item No. 62, C. C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of a Pre-Demolition Asbestos contract to Georgian Bay Contracting, at a cost of $900.00, relating to 42 Roetzer, is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Capital Projects Fund #200-241-002-00000. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 132 Pre-Demolition Asbestos Removal Contract - 318 Sweet (Item No. 63, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of Pre-Demolition Asbestos removal contract to Asbestos Removal Services, Inc., at a cost of $1,280.00, relating to 318 Sweet, is hereby confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Capital Projects Fund #200-241 001-00000. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 133 Pre-Demolition Asbestos Removal - 373 Vermont, etc. (Item No. 64, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of Pre-Demolition Asbestos removal contracts to Arric, at a cost of $2,250.00, relating to 373 Vermont; to Peerless Environmental Control, Inc., at a cost of $3,142.00, relating to 249 Maryland, be and hereby are confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Capital Projects Fund #200-241-003-00000. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 134 Pre-Demolition Asbestos Removal Contract - 298 Walnut, etc. (Item No. 65, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the award by the Commissioner of Community Development of Pre-Demolition Asbestos removal contracts to Georgian Bay Contracting, at a cost of $3,645.00, relating to 298 Walnut; to Asbestos Removal Services, Inc., at a cost of $8,250.00, relating to 138 Spruce Street, be and they hereby are confirmed, ratified and approved, with said cost to be charged against Capital Projects Fund #200-241-003-00000. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 135 Graffiti Removal in Exchange for Vehicle Storage (Item No. 88, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the Commissioners of Public Works and Human Services, Parks and Recreation to negotiate with Professional Cleaning Services to formulate an agreement to exchange graffiti cleaning services for vehicle storage at the Col. Ward Pumping Station. Such agreement shall be submitted to the Common Council for final approval. ADOPTED. LEGISLATION HON. ALFRED T. COPPOLA CHAIRMAN No. 136 The Carriage Shoppe - Petition to use 1359 Seneca - Pole Sign (Item No. 125, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on December 3, 1996, the petition of The Carriage Shoppe, owner, for permission to use 1359 Seneca Street for a pole sign be, and hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 137 Niagara Cold Drawn Corp. - Petition to use 110 Hopkins - Storage Addition (Item No. 126, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That after a public hearing before the Committee on Legislation on December 3, 1996, the petition of Niagara Cold Drawn Corp., owner, for permission to use 110 Hopkins for a storage addition be, and hereby is approved. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 138 Friendship Bapt.Ch.-Access Towne Gardens Plaza (Item # 89 CCP April 16, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED. No. 139 Access to Towne Gardens Plaza (PW) (Item # 41 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 140 Langston Hughes Inst.Req.Signal High/Wash (Item # 90 CCP April 16, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 141 Req.Signal High-/Washington (PW) (Item # 39 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 142 Beckworth Corp.-Req.Stop Sign-Washington/Virginia (Item # 77 CCP May 14, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 143 City Hall Security (Mayor) (Item # 9 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 144 Admin.Adj.-Trans.Bldg.Numbering to Bureau (A&F) (Item # 70 CCP October 15, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 145 Emergency Medical Service Item # 149 CCP October 1, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 146 T.Chirstian & O - opp.Alteration Emergency Med. Serv. (Item # 89 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 147 Request Info.Ambulance Zone Changes (Item # 196 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 148 Appt. Mbrs. Emerg.Med.Serv.Bd.(Mayor) (Item # 2 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 149 Placement of Outside Gas Meters (#47,4/16) (Item # 119 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 150 Prevent Organized Dog Fights (ADOPT 2ND RES) (Item # 176 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 151 Assign Dog Violations Follow up to Adm. Adj. (Item # 194 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 152 Dog Violations Follow Up - Adm.Adj. (A&F) (Item # 58 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 153 Assign Dog Violations Follow Up - Adj. (Cclk) (Item # 63 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 154 Preventing Dog Fights (CC) (Item # 52 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 155 Prevent Organized Dog Fights (Cclk) (Item # 97 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 156 Special Events (Spec.Event Comm.) (Item # 8 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 157 M.James - Tree Trimming - Univ. Distr. (Item # 76 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 158 M. James Tree Trimming - Univ. Distr. (HSPR) (Item # 90 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 159 J. Sandoro - Two-way Conversation - Swan St. (Item # 81 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 160 Two-way Conversation Swan (PW) (Item # 40 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 161 Citizen Confidentiality (Item # 142 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 162 Citz. Confidentiality (PW) (Item # 37 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 163 Citz.Confidentiality (A&W) (Item # 87 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 164 Legal Definition of 2 family Dwelling Item # 168 CCP November 12, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 165 Clar. Definition for Dwelling (C.P.Bd.) (Item # 5 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 166 Legal Definition 2 Family Dwelling (Assess) (Item # 16 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 167 Notif.Serial 8740-8743, 8745-8746 (PW) (Item # 17 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Mr. Coppola moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. No. 168 Appointment of Member to the Flood Hazard Review Board (Item No. 5, C.C.P., Oct. 29, 1996) (Item No. 132, C.C.P., Nov. 12, 1996) That the appointment to the Flood Hazard Review Board of Philip Snyder, R.A. residing at 302 Sanders Road, for a term beginning October 15, 1996 and expiring on October 15, 1998, be and hereby is confirmed. ADOPTED No. 169 Re-appointment of Member to the City Planning Board (Item No. 1, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the re-appointment of a member to the City Planning Board, of Michael Lyons, residing at 86 Marigold Avenue, for a term expiring October 9, 1999, be and hereby is confirmed. ADOPTED. No. 170 Encroach Hopkins Street - Railway Crossing (Item No. 32, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the Commissioner of Public Works be and he hereby is, authorized to issue a "mere license" to Mr. Robert H. Moffett, President of Colgate Heating Corporation, located at 142 Colgate Avenue, to utilize an existing "at grade" railroad crossing located on Hopkins Street approximately one-half mile south of Tifft Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant be responsible for maintaining said railroad tracks and abutting asphalt. 2. That if and when said tracks become obsolete, the applicant be responsible for removing said tracks and restoring City right-of-way to its original condition. 3. That when said tracks are in actual use, the applicant is responsible for adhering to all applicable chapters and sections of the Transportation Code of Federal Regulations. 4. That the Department of Public Works be provided with a certificate of insurance, listing the City of Buffalo as additional insured, in the amount of one million dollars ($ 1,000,000). PASSED AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 171 US Post Ofc.-Reconsider/Procedure/Problems Renaming Sts. (Item # 123 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned Item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 172 Info.-Enforcement of Curfew (Pol) (Item # 46 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby referred to the Committee on Police Reorganization. ADOPTED No. 173 Restaurant/Dancing Class II - 350 Main Street (Item No. 66, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That pursuant to Chapter 150 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, the Director of Inspections, Licenses and Permits be, and he hereby is authorized to issue a Restaurant/Dancing Class II Iicense to Jon B. Field, proprietor of Banana Joes at 350 Main Street. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 174 Liquor. Lic-Applications (CClk) (Item # 98 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 175 NYSDEC - Registry Inactive Haz. Waste Sites (Item # 118 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Mr. Coppola now moved to refer the above item to the Committee on Education. ADOPTED. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HON. DALE ZUCHLEWSKI CHAIRMAN No. 176 Status-LDA's as of 7/6/95 (CD) (Item # 58 CCP July 11, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 177 Save Breckenridge St. Church (Item No 187, C. C.P., June 25, 1996) That the Common Council goes on record in favor of the repair and restoration of the former Breckenridge St. Church; and That the Common Council will work with and encourage any party, particularly Rich Products and the preservationists, to save this extremely important landmark; and That all parties be invited to work through the Council Community Development Committee to encourage the repair and restoration of the Breckenridge St. Church. ADOPTED. No. 178 Breckenridge St. Church (Prev. Bd.) (Item # 9 CCP July 23, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 179 Breckenridge St. Church (Rich Prod.) (Item # 91 CCP July 23, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 180 Maximize Ecological Benefits of Unused Railroad Land (Item No. 187, C.C.P., July 23, 1996) That this Council requests the Commissioner of Community Development to file a report detailing an inventory of unused rail lines in the City of Buffalo along with a proposed process for measuring the value of these lines as potential greenways, potential rail transit corridors and as ecological resources; and That this Council requests the Commissioner of Community Development to file a tree preservation plan with this Council so that any projects undertaken on currently unused or "wild" land minimize the cutting of mature and maturing trees in the construction process, thereby preserving their ecological value to the community. ADOPTED. No. 181 Maximize Ecological Benefits-Unused RR Land (CD) (Item # 81 CCP September 3, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 182 US Dept. of Interior - Maximize Unused RR Land (Item # 84 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 183 Clean Up Buffalo (#215,2/20-#168/4/30)(1st Res. only) (Item # 214 CCP September 17, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 184 Transfer of Title - Urban Homestead Program - 73 Elk Street (Item No. 53, C.C.P., Nov. 26,1996) That the City-owned property commonly known as 73 Elk Street, is hereby designated as Homestead Property, and that the Mayor be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute a deed transferring said property to Mr. Frank Pezzimenti, residing at 77 Elk Street, for the amount of $1.00 (One Dollar), and all costs of transfer, on the condition the property is cleared and improved within six (6) months and is maintained in a sanitary manner for at least thirty-six (36) months. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 185 BEDC Sale of 931, 935, 966 and 972 Genesee Street (Item No. 105, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the Buffalo Enterprise Development Corporation be, and they hereby are authorized to transfer title of 931, 935, 966 and 972 Genesee Street to King Urban Life Center, Inc., in the amount of $7,915.00; and That the proceeds of the proposed sale will be deposited in a trust fund to maintain and market the remaining parcels, and to acquire added parcels from the City, as per the Administrative Agreement approved by the Common Council. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 186 BEDC - 1996-97 Budget (Item # 106 CCP November 26, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. Mr. Zuchlewski now moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Community Development. ADOPTED. COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION HON. BARBRA KAVANAUGH CHAIRMAN No. 187 Judge Curtin - Decision/Order - Geo. Arthur vs. Nyquist (Item # 76 CCP October 29, 1996) That the above mentioned item be and the same is hereby received and filed. ADOPTED No. 188 Grover Cleveland Designation as a S.U.R.E. School (Item No. 233, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the members of the Board of Education for Buffalo Public Schools and administrators at Grover Cleveland High School be invited to attend the next Educational Committee meeting to discuss educational concerns at the institution and the S.U.R.E. designation; and That Grover Cleveland High School be recognized for its outstanding commitment to educating perhaps the most culturally diverse student population in Upstate New York, and that we recognize that strategies should be developed to address student retention, graduation and truancy rates. ADOPTED. SPECIAL COMMITTEES POLICE REORGANIZATION HON DAVID J. CZAJKA CHAIRMAN No. 189 Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 343 Promoting General Welfare of Minors in Public Places (Item No. 167, C.C.P., Nov. 12, 1996) (Item No. 202, C.C.P., Nov. 26, 1996) That the above item be, and the same hereby is, returned to the Common Council without recommendation. Mr. Czajka moved: That the Ordinance Amendment as contained in Item No. 167, C.C.P., November 12, 1996, be and the same hereby is approved. PASSED. BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, FRANCZYK, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - PITTS - 1 RESOLUTIONS No. 190 By: Mr. Brown Hang Banner - Calvary Baptist Church Whereas: Calvary Baptist Church, located at 1184 Genesee Street, is hosting an Artisans Gallery on Saturday, December 14, 1996, from 8 AM to 2 PM, to raise funds for the Church Youth Programs; and Whereas: In order to advertise this activity, Calvary Baptist Church is requesting permission to erect a promotional banner across Genesee Street at E. Parade; and Whereas: This banner will hang from Wednesday, December 11 through Monday, December 16, 1996; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants permission to the event sponsors to erect a banner pursuant to the conditions set forth by the Commissioner of Public Works and the Corporation Counsel. PASSED AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 191 By: Mr. Czajka Salary Ordinance Amendment 06 - Department of Administration & Finance 3 - Division Of Labor & Employee Relations 002 Civil Service The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 06 Department Of Administration & Finance 3 - Division Of Labor & Employee Relations 002 Civil Service, which reads: 3 Personnel Specialist I $27,333 - $31,889 is hereby amended to read: 3 Personnel Specialist I $28,785 - $33,342 WE, EVA M. HASSETT, Commissioner of Administration and Finance and JAMES S. MILROY, Director of the Budget, hereby certify that the above changes are necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM Edward Peace Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. No. 192 By: Mr. Czajka Salary Ordinance Amendment 70 - Department of Street Sanitation 0 - Streets 021- Administrative Services The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo, relating to 70 - Department Of Street Sanitation 0 - Streets 021 Administrative Services, which reads: 1 Account Clerk Typist $21,126 - $23,588 is hereby amended 1 Senior Account Clerk Typist $21,610 - $24,282 WE, VINCENT J. LOVALLO, Commissioner of Street Sanitation and JAMES S. MILROY, Director of the Budget, hereby certify that the above changes are necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM Edward Peace Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE No. 193 By: Mr. Czajka Salary Ordinance Amendment 20 - Department of Police 1 - Police Administration 011- Detective Bureau The Common Council of the City of Buffalo does ordain as follows: That part of Section 1 of Chapter 35 of the Code of the City of Buffalo, relating to 20 Department Of Police - 1 Police Administration - 01 I Detective Bureau, which reads: 5 Assistant Chief of Detectives at the rate of $53,282 per annum is hereby amended to read: 6 Assistant Chief of Detectives at the rate of $53,282 per annum WE, R. GIL KERLIKOWSKE, Commissioner of Police and JAMES B. MILROY, Director of the Budget, hereby certify that the above changes are necessary for the proper conduct, administration and performance of essential services of that department. We recommend that the compensation for said positions be fixed at the respective amounts set forth in the foregoing ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM Edward Peace Corporation Counsel REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE. No. 194 By: Mr. Franczyk: Bond Resolution $1,700,000 Bonds Purchase of Vehicles & Equipment Account No. 200-210 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $1,700,000 General Improvement Bonds of said City to finance the cost of the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Fire Department, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,700,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the Fire Department. The estimated maximum cost of said class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,700,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1996-97, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Fire, "Purchase of Vehicles & Equipment, 1996-97, " Account No. 200-210, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section I of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $1,700,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1. 150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the class of objects or purposes for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 (a) 27 of the Local Finance Law, is twenty (20) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9 of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are Authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: December 10, 1996 LAID ON THE TABLE. No. 195 By: Mr. Franczyk: Bond Resolution $500,000 Bonds Renovation of Apollo Theatre Account No. 200-402 Bond Resolution of the City of Buffalo, New York, authorizing the issuance of $500,000 General improvement Bonds of said City, to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the Apollo Theatre located at 1346 Jefferson Avenue, at the estimated maximum cost of $500,000. The Common Council of the City of Buffalo, in the county of Erie, New York, hereby resolves (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Common Council) as follows: Section 1. The Comptroller of the City of Buffalo, in the County of Erie, New York (herein called "City"), is hereby authorized and directed to issue General Improvement Bonds of said City in the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand ]Dollars ($500,000), pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of said City and the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law"), to finance the cost of partial reconstruction of the former Apollo Theatre located at 1346 Jefferson Avenue including the renovation of facilities, modernization of mechanical systems, and expansion of approximately 3,000 square feet. The estimated maximum cost of said specific object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $500,000 as set forth in the duly adopted Capital Improvements Budget of said City for fiscal year 1996-97, as amended. Section 2. The proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund to the credit of the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings, "Apollo Theatre Renovation, 1996-97," Account No. 200-402, and shall be used for the purpose specified in Section 1 of this resolution. Section 3. The City intends to finance, on an interim basis, the costs or a portion of the costs of said improvements for which bonds are herein authorized, which costs are reasonably expected to be incurred by the City, pursuant to this Bond Resolution, in the maximum amount of $500,000. This resolution is a declaration of Official Intent adopted pursuant to the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated: (a) Said building is of at least Class "B" construction, as defined by Section 11.00 a. 11(b) of the Law and the period of probable usefulness applicable to the specific object or purpose which the bonds authorized by this resolution are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12(a)(2) of the Local Finance Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) Current funds are not required by the Law to be provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof in accordance with Section 107.00 d. 9 of the Law. Section 5. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds and the renewals of said notes shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. Said bonds and said notes shall be general obligations of the City of Buffalo payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within said City without limitation as to rate or amount. The faith and credit of said City are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds and said notes. Provision shall be made annually by appropriation by said City for the payment of interest on and for the amounts required for the amortization and redemption of said bonds and said notes. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the City of Buffalo is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Introduced: December 10, 1996 LAID ON THE TABLE. No. 196 By: Mr. Franczyk and LoTempio Transfer 67 Vincennes to Old First Ward Community Association, Inc. Whereas: 67 Vincennes Street is a City of Buffalo owned RAPP lot, which is currently underutilized; and, Whereas: The Old First Ward Community Association, Inc., a not-for-profit community based organization, is proposing to build a 16-unit low-income rental Senior Citizen Apartment building at 67 Vincennes, which is directly across the street from the Old First Ward Community Association; and, Whereas: A neighborhood survey demonstrates a great need for senior housing in the Old First War community; and, Whereas: The Old First Ward will utilize $200,000 in city HOME funds, approximately $500,000 from the New York State Low Income Housing Trust Fund and $700,000 from Low Income Housing Tax Credits; and, Whereas: The application for New York State DHCR funding must be submitted prior to the January 16, 1997 deadline; and, Whereas: The Old First Ward Association, Inc. must procure site control of 67 Vincennes prior to DHCR application submission; and, Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council approves the City of Buffalo transfer of 67 Vincennes to the Old First Ward Community Association pending the approval of DHCR and Housing Tax Credit funding. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 197 By: Mr. Franczyk Transfer of Funds Exempt Items - Reserve for Capital Improvements Capital Projects Fund - Division of Buildings That pursuant to section 42 of the Charter and the Certificate of the Mayor and the Comptroller submitted to the Common Council, the sum of $7,500 be and the same is hereby transferred from the Reserve for Capital Improvements account and said sum is hereby reappropriated as set forth below: From: 100 General Fund 81-9 - Exempt Items 42 - Reserve for Capital Improvements $7,500 To: 81-8 Interfund Transfers 010 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $7,500 From: 81-8 Interfund Transfers 010 - Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $7,500 To: 200 Capital Projects 40-2 - Division of Buildings 063 - Reconstruction Swimming & Diving Pools $7,500 PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 198 By: Ms. Gray Memorialize NYS Legislature -Change Laws Regarding Referenda Whereas: New York State Municipal Home Rule Law governs the ability of local municipalities to put legislative proposals to referendum for approval by voters; and Whereas: According to the Corporation Counsel, the Attorney General has issued numerous informal opinions stating that a municipality can only hold a referendum if there is statutory authority to hold a referendum on the particular issue in question; and Whereas: The Corporation Counsel also stated that courts have ruled in such cases that the government must operate through its elected officials," and advised this body that the City cannot legally hold advisory referenda; and Whereas: Although many members of this Council have expressed a desire to elicit the opinion of the electorate regarding such issues as the municipalization of electric service and casino gambling, it is the opinion of the Corporation Counsel that the City of Buffalo cannot put such advisory referenda on the ballot for consideration by voters; and Whereas: It is clear that citizens should have a direct say in matters that involve significant investment of public funds or that will result in a long-term fiscal consequence for local taxpayers; and Whereas: Referenda not only give voters a chance to be part of the decision-making process, they also encourage the general public to become more informed and educated about the issues which will affect their lives; and Whereas: Giving the City of Buffalo the ability to hold advisory referenda would also expedite the public decision-making process by giving elected officials a clear idea on how they should proceed on certain issues; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council memorialize the State of New York to amend Municipal Home Rule Law to allow for municipalities to hold advisory referenda regarding matters which have significant long-term fiscal impact; and Be It Further Resolved: That the City Clerk send certified copies of this resolution to the Western New York delegation to the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED AYES - BROWN, COPPOLA, CZAJKA, GRAY, HELFER, LOCKWOOD, LOTEMPIO, PITTS, QUINTANA, WILLIAMS, ZUCHLEWSKI - 11 NOES - FRANCZYK - 1 No. 199 By: Ms. Gray, Mr. Brown, and Mrs. Williams . Jefferson Renaissance Project Whereas: The Jefferson Avenue Renaissance Project is dedicated to the economic redevelopment of the Jefferson Avenue commercial strip; and Whereas: The deterioration of this once vibrant district has been ongoing for decades, and was the impetus for the Common Council's creation of the Jefferson Avenue Commercial Urban Revitalization Area in 1978. Unfortunately, the Jefferson CURA accomplished little in terms of real substance; and Whereas: Re-focusing the Council's and City's efforts on this commercial strip is an important component in the rebuilding of Buffalo; and Whereas: Appropriate oversight of area activity is essential to insure long term success and growth in the community; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That Jefferson Avenue between Main Street and Best Street be formally designated as the target area for the Jefferson Renaissance Project; and Be it Further Resolved: That no development or redevelopment projects be authorized or undertaken within the Jefferson Renaissance Project boundaries without review by the Common Council. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. No. 200 By: Ms. Gray Extend Tax Assessment Grievance Application Period Through January 31, 1997 Whereas: Article 29, Section 552 of the City Charter states that taxpayers may file grievances on their tax assessments during the month of December; and Whereas: This Council has frequently initiated amendments to this provision to extend it through January of the following year to allow property owners more time to comply with the grievance process; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Council requests the Corporation Counsel to draft the appropriate legislation to effect the extension of the tax assessment grievance application process through January 31, 1997; and Be It Further Resolved That: The legislation include an immediate passage clause so this issue can be resolved before the close of the December application period. ADOPTED. No. 201 By: Ms. Kavanaugh, Mr. Brown Utilization of Affirmative Action Policy Whereas: The Common Council approved the City of Buffalo's Affirmative Action Plan five months ago with the Division of Labor Relations given the responsibility for monitoring the plan and developing affirmative action policies; and Whereas: The city also has an Office of Contract Compliance which is charged with the responsibility of monitoring compliance of affirmative action and hiring practices by those contracting with the city-, and Whereas: Both offices are required to file similar reports on work force utilization with various federal regulatory agencies on or about February, 1997; and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Division of Labor Relations and the Office of Contract Compliance file with the Common Council their year end reports on work force utilization, such as EEO-4s, as required by federal agencies; and Be It Further Resolved: That the representatives of both departments appear at the March 11, 1997 Civil Service Committee meeting to discuss utilization rates as reflected by reports and to discuss with this Council the development of affirmative action plans to address any deficiencies reflected in the reports; and Be It Finally Resolved: That these departments should, to the maximum extent possible, coordinate their affirmative action efforts to provide "seamless" and efficient systems for reporting, monitoring, and filing of complaints by citizens and employees. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE, COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AND OFFICE OF CONTRACT COMPLIANCE. No. 202 By: Ms. Kavanaugh and Mr. Helfer Establish Health Issues Task Force Whereas: Personnel costs represent over 80 percent of the City of Buffalo's annual budget; and Whereas: A significant portion of those costs are directly related to health care; and Whereas: It is apparent that health insurance cost containment can play a very important role in enabling the City of Buffalo to maintain fiscal stability; and Whereas: Informal discussions aimed at better managing health insurance costs and improving the health of city employees have been ongoing for nearly a year, and Whereas: It appears that it is now time to establish a more formal structure to review and evaluate the health care benefit programs that City of Buffalo employees are provided, and to identify opportunities to achieve cost containment and management reform; and Whereas: A task force on health insurance costs could make recommendations on a wide range of related issues that need to be addressed, including inter-municipal cooperation, advocacy and lobbying on the state level, health promotion programs, and city policies regarding health insurance; and Whereas: Initiating such a process at this point will hopefully allow the City of Buffalo to incorporate any recommendations that may emerge into the 1997-98 city budget; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved: That this Common Council establish a Task Force on Health Issues and charge it with making recommendations regarding health care benefit programs provided to City of Buffalo employees; and Be It Finally Resolved: That this proposal be referred to the Council's Committee on Government Relations for further study. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE. No. 203 By: Ms. Kavanaugh and Mr. Zuchlewski Display Banner for AIDS Community Services Cause for Celebration Whereas: AIDS Community Services will hold its Eighth Annual Cause for Celebration Benefit on Saturday, February 22, 1997 at the Buffalo State College Sports Complex; and Whereas: To promote Cause for Celebration '97, AIDS Community Services has requested permission to display a banner on Elmwood near the intersection with Forest; and Whereas: The organizers would like to display the banner from February 1, 1997 through February 22, 1997; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council grants permission to AIDS Community Services to display the banner promoting Cause for Celebration '97, pursuant to the conditions established by the Commissioner of Public Works, the Corporation Counsel and the Special Events Advisory Committee. PASSED AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 204 By: Mrs. LoTempio Ms. Kavanaugh Excused From Council Meeting Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That Councilmember Barbra Kavanaugh be excused from attendance at the stated Common Council meeting of December 10, 1996, 1996 due to absence from the City. ADOPTED No. 205 By: Messrs. Pitts, Helfer, Brown and Czajka Authorization to Acquire Northeast Buffalo Parkway Parcel by Eminent Domain Whereas: The City of Buffalo has been in the process of trying to acquire Conrail owned portions of property known as the 25 acre parcel between East Delavan and East Amherst and the 15 acre parcel between East Amherst and Main; and Whereas: The public use of these properties is to serve as roads for the Northeast Buffalo Parkway and the Main-LaSalle revitalization Project; and Whereas: The Comptroller was authorized to acquire the 25 acre parcel between East Delavan Avenue and East Amherst Street and the 15 acre parcel between East Amherst Avenue and Main Street in Item No. I 01, C.C.P., October 29, 1996; and Whereas: The negotiations with Conrail have reached a legal impasse and continued negotiations will not likely result in a purchase agreement; and Whereas: The City would like to proceed with Condemnation through Eminent Domain to acquire the 25 acre parcel between East Delavan Avenue and East Amherst Street and the 15 acre parcel between East Amherst Street and Main Street. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council does hereby authorize a Public Hearing to acquire the 25 acre parcel between East Delavan Avenue and East Amherst Street and the 15 acre parcel between East Amherst Street and Main Street in accordance with the provisions of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law; and Be It Further Resolved: That the City Clerk set the date of the Public Hearing and publish the Notice for the Public Hearing as soon as possible in accordance with the provisions of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law. PASSED. AYES - 12 NOES - 0 No. 206 By: Mr. Quintana TCI Layoffs Whereas: telecommunication, Inc. (TCI) of New York terminated 19 employees in its Buffalo operations, effective December 6, 1996; and Whereas: The company's explanation for these permanent layoffs is "to evolve towards a new operation structure that can effectively and efficiently provide excellent information and entertainment services in a competitive environment"; and Whereas: Although TCI claims that the affected employees will be provided compensation and benefits consistent with company policies, the timing of these layoffs is loathsome. It is also inconsistent with the agreement to delay the previously announced layoffs from TCI's Telemarketing Center until the end of the year; and Whereas: As the "Grinch Who Stole Christmas" from 19 Buffalo families, TCI's latest layoffs display its insensitivity and lack of commitment to the Buffalo community and its repeated behavior as a poor corporate citizen; and Whereas: In a communication from TCI to this Council, TCI General Manager Paul J. Meegan offers to respond to any "questions or concerns" related to TCI's workforce reduction; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council request that TCI file a report detailing the following: 1) A specific breakdown of the 19 positions eliminated, with management and labor designations for the positions 2) Salary ranges for the former employees 3) Severance compensation/benefit packages extended to the employees; and Be It Further Resolved: That this report be filed with the City Clerk prior to 2 PM on Thursday, December 19, 1996. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TCI. No. 207 By: Messrs. Quintana and Pitts Request Updates-Restricted Use Permit Ordinance (Article XXVII, Section 511-136 of the Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo.) Whereas: Article XXVII, Section 511-136 of the Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo deals with the Restricted Use Permit process; and Whereas: This section, which became effective July 1, 1995, shall expire on July 1, 1997; and Whereas: The legislative intent of Article XXVII, Section 511-136 states that "there exists a concentration of such [human service] facilities in certain areas of the City despite application of the current Zoning Ordinances of the City of Buffalo;" and Whereas: This article was added to the Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo in order to "balance the interests of the users of such [human service] facilities and the community in general;" and Whereas: It is necessary for the Common Council to gauge the effectiveness and review the progress of the Restricted Use Permit process in order to determine whether Article XXVII, Section 511-136 will be renewed after July 1, 1997; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved: That this Common Council requests that the Division of Planning file a comprehensive (July 1, 1995 - present) report by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 1997. This report should list all Restricted Use Permit applicants, the application dates, the types of facilities and the status of each application; and Be It Further Resolved: That the Division of Planning include in the aforementioned report any recommendations for improving the Restricted Use Permit process. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. No. 208 By: Ms. Williams, LoTempio and Kavanaugh Fourth Street Hazardous Waste Site Whereas: This Council by virtue of adopting item # 236 C.C.P. November 26, 1996, requested BURA to secure and make inaccessible the 4th Street hazardous site which is located between the Waterfront School and the Pine Harbor Apartments; and Whereas: The resolution also requested BURA to file a response by Thursday, November 5th outlining their plans for this site, which BURA failed to do; and Whereas: There is a sense of urgency about this site because it is very accessible to children and the NYSDOH has said of surface soils that "frequent or long term contact could be a health concern"; and Whereas: This Council needs to make every immediate effort to assure that contaminants from this site will not have negative health impacts; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That: This Council requests BURA, the NYSDOH, the NYSDEC and the Buffalo Board of Education to keep this Council apprised of any new developments concerning this site by filing any information with the City Clerk as soon as it becomes available. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND BOARD OF EDUCATION. No. 209 By Mr. Zuchlewski Felicitations/In Memoriam Attached hereto are Felicitation and In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: Felicitation for Ninth Annual World AIDS Day By Councilmember Williams ADOPTED. No. 210 By: Mr. Zuchlewski Appointments Commissioner of Deeds Required-Performance of Public Duties That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 1998, conditional upon the person so appointed certifying, under oath, to their qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk: Valerie Ruff Donna Marie Davis William M. Nowak Michael A. Williams Ana M. Salas Kaaren Luparello Lynch Mary Lou Hooper Mark J. Jaskula John J. Lynch Carmen H. Rivera Roscoe C. Henderson Rosetta J. Walden Alfred T.Coppola Antoine Thompson Jeanine Conley-Baran Valaine M. Perez James W. Pitts Joe D. Davis Linda Dyer-Hurdon Dale Zuchlewski Brenda Sciortino Wendy S. Eschborn Jacqueline White Paul D'Orlando Christopher P. Van Vessem David J. Czajka Mildred Zaccagnino Karen E. Mahony Sandra E. Maciejewski Shirley P. Gorski Christine A. Trojan Carol R. Johnson Nina Lee Jok Marcia A. Ziomek Louise O. Cerrone Irene Kmiotek Yvonne Syph Taylor Deborah S. Augustine Karen S. Barone Suzanne V. Buffamanti Nell R. Daley Karen L.Dimitri Richard T. Donovan Mae E. Jackson Madeline C. Marrone Cheryl A. Martin Thomas R. Moulder Lisa M. Schwendler Madonna L. Scoville Anne M. Steblein Kathleen Fitzpatrick Susan Hughes Nancy Smith Gail Lis Zoraida Matos Mark Skierczynski Colleen Bohen Ronald Carnevale Richard J. Hassler Lynn M. Merrill Ann Zorn, Catherine M. Carbone Kristn M. Baudo Rosemary Gavigan Bis Francis B. Broshowicz Victoria M. Drebot Susan Lynn Pasanella Karen A. Hawthorn Eileen C. Keller Lisa A. Lickfeld Margaret A. Maloney Beatrice McAdams-Gray Darryl McPherson Ilo N. Noble Carol A. Parot Rose M. VanKerhoven Marianne Vara Paul Volcy Susan P. Wheatley Lawrence A. Wolff Abram, Elijah Jr. Acquino, Michael Ahern, Michael S. Allen, Gail W. Antonio, Mark S. Appleford, Norman T. Arcara, Michael A. Aronica, Charles Baehre, Larry J. Bagen, John M, Balkin, Edward L Banmally, Susan L. Barba, Anthony J- Barberg, Kevin S- Barone, Russell J- Bartoszewicz, Richard Battaglia, George Jr. Bayerl, Martin H., Berry, Donna M Betz, Marilyn Biehunik, Joseph F- Bienko, Kenneth M- Blankenberg, Mark E. Blosat, Gregg G. Bobek-Nadrowski, Jodie Bohen, John M. Bowen, William E. Bratos, Kenneth E. Brill, John F Brown, Kathleen A Bursie, Ernest W. Calabrese, Robert L. Callari, Louis J. Campbell, Cheryl M . Carducci, Paula P. Carney, Karyn M . Chella, Robert T. Chwojdak, Gary Comerford, Kevin J. Conwall, William P Cook, Ronnie Coplin, Darlene C Corcoran, Thomas J. Costantino, Anthony Cotter, Edward M. Cray, Patrick A. Cudney, James F Degenhart, James J Delano, Dennis A. Delano, Paul R. Jr. Derner, Warren G. Devlin, Albert J Dickinson, Sheila R. Dill, Daniel R. DiPasquale, Frank DiVincenzo, Josephine M. . Donohue, Michael T. Donovan, Gerald M. Donovan, Thomas, J. Dryer Diane P. Eberhart, John C.,Jr. Eberle, James H. Fagan, James M- Fahmer, Genevieve A. Farley, John P. Farszmil, John J. Jr. Fenger, John P. Ferrentino, Lewis Fields, Raymond A. Figueroa, Daniel Filipowicz, Joseph M. Fitzpatrick, Mark J. Flowers, Michael J. Fraterrigo, Ann M. Fry, Donald R: Gaspar,Mary Gaspar, Michael F. Gawlick, Barry A. Giardina, Christine M. Hartman, Norman G. Hernandez, Marcelino Holycross Thomas M. Jones, Carl E Jordan, Johnnie S., Joseph, Randie J. Judge, Michael D. Jurewicz, Martin J. Kane, Mark J. Keane, Kevin J. Kelley Lilton L. Kessler, Dennis J. Krajewski, Lynda L. Krawczyk, Mark L. Lark Rickey V. Lauber, Mark J. Leggio, Michael S. Lema, James A. Lewis, Robin B. Liberatore, Albert J. Linehan, John P . Litwin, Harold Jr. Lockwood, Byron C . Losi, Salvatore P. Lynch, Joseph F. Jr. Lyon, Thomas R. Lyons, Michael D. Makowski, Joseph III Makowski, Mark Malecki, Leo W. March, Michael A. Martin-Appleford, Kathleen Masecchia, Raniero Masterson, Thomas J. Matthews, Stephen Matysiak, Kenneth McCann, James J. . McCarthy, Patrick M. McCarthy, Thomas J. . McDonald, Timothy McGonagle, Bernard H. . McLellan, Harold McLeod, Patrick J. Meegan, Robert T. Melendez, Jorge Mesi, Joseph J. Michalek, Mark Miller, Brian J. Minor, Reginald Misztal, William J. Montalvo, Alexander Morales, Juan Morrisey, Patrick J. Jr. Moscato, Joseph I. Mullen, William J. Jr. Murphy, Patrick C. Mussehl, Bruce L . Nelson, Avery Nigro, Richard O'Brien, Sean O'Malley, Thomas J. O'Mara, Patrick Ortiz, Andres S. O'Shei, Gary P. O'Sullivan, Evelyne A Otto, Joseph F. Pace, Dominic R. Pantano, Pamela J. Penders, Robert J. Plesac, Katherine A. Pringle, Timothy L. Pustulka, Alvin J. Rak, Genevieve A. Ramunno, Lawrence M. Ramunno, Philip A. Redmond Daniel E. Reichmuth, Patrick W. Reinig, Paul W. Ricigliano, Daryl J. Riga, Joseph Jr.. Rinaldo, Thomas A. Rindfleisch, Patrick J. Ring, Timothy D. Rizzo, Duane T. Rodriguez, Joseph A. Romer-Mason, Diane Ross, Linda M. Sack, Margaret A. Sack, Raymond V. Salamone, Timothy J. Santucci, Richard A Schack, Charles W. Schindler, Norman Schleer, Robert J. Scinta, Anthony R. Serafini, Phillip M. Shea, James P. Smith, George E. Smith, Michael D. Smith, Thomas C. Sperazz, Joseph V. Stafford, Patrick G. Stambach, Mark Strano, Joseph F. Swain, Patrick D. Taggert, Mark E. Telesco, Thomas M. Teprovich, Thomas C. Tighe, Thomas J. Tisdale Phillip Ulewski, Jacob J. Wagstaff, Richard W. Wainwright, Ronald R. Walker, Arnold G. Walker, Sandra R. Washburn Stephen Watkins, James R. Webster, Zirnell J., Weiser, James A. Whalen, Robert Wiles, Sheila M. Williams, Danny Wilson, Nadine Wishman Ronald E. Wishman, Thomas J. Wisniewski, Marilyn Woods, Richard D. Wright, Gerald S. Yeates, William R. Zwelling, Robert G. Adymy, Marietta Albanese, Nancy A. Alvarado, Ruth Anderson Barbara Jean Blady, Marian C. Blundell, Nancy Borkowski, James F. Brown, Sandra Burvid, Margaret M. Buscaglia, Sara Rose Byrne, Gregory C. Cairns, Suzanne E. Carier, Charles P. Carothers, Noreen M. Chisholm, Malinda C. Clark, Anita Clark, Sandra L. Connolly, Nancy A. Cosimano, Pamela A. Craig, Linda D. Daniel, Deborah R. DeGraffenried, Christine Demps, Valerie M, Denecke, Patricia A. DiGiulio, Joyce M. DiPasquale, Christine Donoghue, Ellen M. Dougherty, Monica T. Dujanovich, Michael B. Duncan, Mable M. Fasolino, Louis S Fay, Sharon A. Fitzgerald, Laurie A Fitzpatrick, Patricia,A. Fusco, Diane M. Ganci, L . Linda M. Gibbons-Glinski, Kelly Gordon, Dennis M. Graves, Michelle A Gray, Carol L. Griggs, Marlene L. Groves, Patricia R. Hearon, Dana L Hubbard, Patricia A. Jachimowicz, Lori M. Jones, Joanne Kowal, Eileen M. Krajewski, Michael R. Kubik, Jane A. Kwiatkowski-Tucker, Fay LaBelle, Clara J. Lanc, Marilyn F. LaPiana, Tina Marie Larkin, Marlene LeVesque, Rachelle L. Lewis, Stacy E. Long, Toni P. Malachowski, Carole T. Mann, Elizabeth A. Manitone, Barbara J. McDonald, Linda M. McGrath, Colleen A. Meyler, Jeanne M. Mihalics, Donna J. Mikolajewski, Deborah Militello, Donna Muranyi, Karen E. Murphy, Janet M. Noreck, Paul Oakley, Maureen A. O'Brien, Barbara A. O'Keefe, Theresa L. Pandofino, Bert N. Panikowski, Helen V. Paulisczak, Anne E. Piazza, Laurie Ann Price, Carrie B. Quintana, Yolanda Redmond, Margaret H. Reilly, Debra A. Rich, Donna M. Riexinger, Joy L. Rogers, Frances A. Salas, Sherry Schneider, Laura J. Schuster, Mary Pat Serafini, Yvonne M. Shapiro, Mitchell B. Sikorski, Christina L. Sikorski, Janet V. Simich, John P. Siracuse, Deborah A. Struzik, Rita J. Szymanski, Bridget A. Thomas, Robbin M . Tomlin, Elouise Wacienga, Janet M. Walek, Mary C. Weiss, Barbara J. Wilhelm, Joseph R. Williams, Debra A. Williams, Jeanette T. Wojtanik, Maureen Zelak, Nancy J. ABRAMS MICHAEL E. ACEVEDO FRANCIS AIKMAN DOROTHY R. ALF CAROL M. ALLEN FLORENCE ANDERSON JOHN W. AQUILA ROBERT ATKINSON THOMAS M. AUER JANET A. BACKES JENNIFER L. BACZKOWSKI DAVID L. BAEZ ZORAIDA BAKER LISA M. BAKER SHERRY A. BAKER THOMAS G . BARBAROSSA MICHELLE L. BATTAGLIA MICHAEL D. BECKER PATRICIA BERTOSINO DENISE M. BLACK JUDITH A. BLAKE ELIZABETH A. BLEYLE ELAINE L. BOCHIECHIO DIANNA BOEHM MARILYNN A. BOHN KIMBERLY A. BOJAN ROBERT W. BOJANOWSKI PAUL R. BOTH JEAN E. BRACE JAMES F. BREW MAUREEN BROCK ALICE M. BROCK WARREN J. BROOKER SUSAN M. BROWN CARL BUELL ANN M. BUNKLEY SANDRA L. BURKE MARGARET L. BUSCAGLIA ANN M. BUTKOWSKI LORI BYRD CARRIE L. CALIGIURI JUDITH M. CANNON GERALD CAPUTT MICHAEL J, CARABALLO MANUEL CARBONI JR.TRACY A. CARDINA TERESA A. CARMER CLAIRE V. CARR MICHAEL J. CARRIERO MARYANNE CASTELLETTI A. MICHAEL CASTER DIANE L.. CATALANO MARIEGRACE V. CHAMPAGNE CHERYL A. CHMIELEWSKI JOANNE CHRISTOPHER FRED A. CHUCHLA CHRISTINE C CLARK, ELIZABETH D. CLARK MICHAEL L. CLIFFORD GEORGE P. COHEN LEWIS D. COLANGELO DOMINIC J. COLE KATHLEEN A. COLELLO LOUISE COLLINS DEBRA R. COLQUHOUN KAREN M. COLVIN-PRICE CARRIE CONKLIN DAROLD W. COOK PETER J. CROSS CAROLYN J. CUMMINGS CATHERINE L. CURTO PATRICIA J. CYBULSKI JOHN R. DAILEY SHARON R. DALPORTO JOANNE M. DANG, A LINDA DAUGHTRY GLADYS DAVIS EILEEN A. DAVIS PATRICIA DAVIS PATRICIA KRAMER DEACON RICHARD G. DEAMER BRAD A. DECARLO FRANK DEISZ ROBERT L DELUCCI MARY DENNY ROBERT W. DESMOND LILYANN T. DIBIASIO GAETAN A. DIRR MICHELE DROPIK DANIEL L. JR. ELVERS JEANNE S. ERNST KATHLEEN R. ERWIN JUANITA H. ESTENOZ JEANNE M. EVANS BARBARA K. EVANS VIOLA M. FARR BARBARA A. FARRELL NANCY FASSEL AGNES M. FISCHER DOREEN J. FISHER JOHN R. FITZGERALD MAUREEN A. FLAIBAN DEBRA A. FLEMMING ELIZABETH E. FLYNN JOHN J. JR. FOLEY SUSAN C FRANK RICHARD C. FRICKE ELIZABETH T. FRITCHEY JAY E. FUNK MADONNA M. GABEL SARAH C. GAFFIN JOANNE GAVIN POKRANDT JANINE GBUREK PAUL S. GEIER LISA A. GENTILI JUDITH A. GERMAIN RICHARD F. GLASER HEIDI R. GOERNER PAUL D. GOETZ JUDITH E. GONZALEZ CONCEPCION GOOSMAN GENA M. GOULD CARL A. GRAHAM THERESA A. GRAHAM WILLIAM F. GRASSO ROSE J. GRAY WILLIAM C. GREEN DONNA S. GREEN EILEEN B. HAGEN MURIEL K. HAIRSTON CAROL HARRIS BEVERLY A. HILL JUDITH M. HOCH IRENE J. HODGE WILLIAM HOLEVA DENISE R. HOWLING PATRICIA A. HRYNYSHYN MELINDA HRYNYSHYN RICHARD H. HUBER BEVERLY A. HUDSON JEANETTE HUGHES SHAUN M. HURLBUT ROGER D. IAVENDITTI KATHLEEN IGGERS KARL J. ITSON MARSHA ITZENPLITZ SUSAN M. JANASKI DIANE F. JARVIS SUSAN P. JAWOREK BEVERLY JOHNSON THERESA A. JOSIK JAMES W. KAMBOLTZ SHARILYN KARAM MICHAEL T. KAYE CLAUDIA J. KEDZIERSKI ANDREW KEEFE N. L. KEIPPER GAIL KELLER MARY L. KELLER,JR WALTER F. KICHARSKI S. KLAK MICHAEL J. KLASKALA MARIA S. KLINCK KAREN M. KLINE JOHN B. KNEZEVIC MICHELE L. KOCIK ROSALIND M. KOERBER MARIE A. KONICKI TIMOTHY M. KOWALYK CHRISTINE M. KROLL DAVID L. KRULL JEFFREY KUBALA KRISTINE KUGLER JOSEPH J. KUMAR DEBRA R KVASHAY LINDA LAM SHIRLEY STEWART LAKANNA JAMES W. LASOTA JOSEPH J. LAURIA THERESA A. LAURIA THOMAS L., LAVEY KATHLEEN M. LAZORATION SHIRLEY K LEMA DEBORAH A. LEWIS ROSHELLE L. LIBERANTE MICHAEL LIPKE ARLEEN M. LONG DENNIS M. LONGBOAT PATRICIA M. LOUGEN MICHAEL LUTMAN KAREN M. MADAY MELISSA A. MAGILL ROGER A. MARTENS LYNN M. MATKOVITS ILONA M. MATRAS ELIZABETH M. HAULUCCI THOMAS J. MAYER JUDITH I. MCCANN CHRISTINE M. MCCANN MARLENE M. MCCARTHY SHARON A. MCCORMICK PETER MCCORMICK WENDY S. MCDONALD EARNESTINE G. MCGOWAN BRIAN J. MCMAHON MARGARET P. MCMULLAN RAYMOND J. MCQUILLAN RODERICK J. MEADE JUDY. MEILER SUE A. MEILER WILLIAM H. MELZER ESTHER MENGAY MARGARET M. MICHALSKI CHRISTINE MILLER MARIE T. MILLER MARY ELLEN MINOTTI DANIEL A. MIRANDA DONNA M. MISKEY WILLIAM C. MITCHELL ELLEN F. MOCH PATRICIA MONDO ANNE M. MONTELLA M. A. MONTONDO CAROL L. MONTORO MARY MORRISON CHARLES E. MUELLER MARC MUELLER MICHELE A. MURRAY MARY ANNE MUSIAL PATRICIA A. MYERS DENISE M. NAPIERSKI JANE D. NEUMANN JOHN A. NOBLE ANTHONY R. NOLAN JUDITH A. NOVAK JULIA N. NUCHERENO FRANK O'CONNOR JOHN J. O'CONNOR SHEILA A. O'DONNELL SANDRA O'NEILL PATRICIA DIVITO ORSHAL SHARON E. OTT JOANNE PAHR PETER A. PAIGE ELAINE P. PAJEK PATRICIA L. PALCZYNSKI JOYCE PALMERI SUSAN M. PALOVICH PATRICIA A. PANDOLFE SHIRLEY C PATENAUDE RONALD J. PENDERS KATHY A. PENNY PHILIP J PFENNINGER ARTHUR J. PFONNER KATHLEEN S. PHILLIPS JOANNE PILARSKI SHARON ANN PITTMAN JOAN M PODLEWSKI GERALD J. PROVENZO CRAIG S. QUINLAN AMALIA M. RACZYK KIM M. RADZWILL JOHN P . RALABATE JOSEPH G. RALLS LUCY A. RAMUNNO LAWRENCE T. RAY KATHLEEN B. REACH K. L. REBMAN ROBERTMICHAEL RINALDO CANDYCE M RIVERA LUZ M. RIVERA ROSLYN C. RIZZO CAROLYN A. RUSH LINDA RYBIJ GENE B . SAJECKI CHRIS SALADYGA FRANK A SCAZAFAVO DIANNE S SCRABERT LINDA L. SCHARHAG GLORIA I. SCHREIBER ELSIE J. SCHWARTZ CANDACE S. SEVERIN SUZANNE M. SHADRON ROSLYN SHAW BARBARA J. SHAW LEO T. SHAW SHARON R. SIENKIEWICZ SHARON A. SIGMAN MAURICE V. SIWIEC SANDRA A. SMITH LINDA S. SMOLINSKI JANET A. SNYDER JAMES C. SOBOLEWSKI PATRICIA E. SOOS MARY LOUISE SORBINI PATRICIA SPENCER GARY J. SPIELMAN KAREN R STANSKI DIANE E. STEWARD LUCINDA STRYCHASZ ELIZABETH SUKACZOW OLGA SULLIVAN NELSON P. SUMMERS SUSAN V. SUTTER BROWN ANDRA M. SUWALSKI THADDEUS L. SWIATEK MARY A. SWIATEK THEODORE P. SZIKSZAY ESTHER SZYYKLINSKI ARTHUR J. SZYMONIAK NORMAN A. SZYMURA STEPHEN J. TASCH CAROLYN M. TERRELL PATRICIA M. TEUBNER ROSEMARIE THOMAS SYLVIA A. TRIETLEY GEORGE C. TRIFILETTI PHILIP R. TUCKER HAROLD D. VANDERWERF JANICE P. VANEVERY DONALD A. VASBINDER EDWARD A. VAUGHAN DOROTHY A. WAGNER KELLY B. WANGLER HOWARD C. WATERS LINDA A. WAWRZYNIAK MICHAEL P. WEINSTEIN BARRY E. WEITZEL DEBORAH A. WEITZEL ROBERT C. WILBUR CHARLENE M. WILLIAMS LYNNE S. WILLIAMS MARJORIE J. WITKOWSKI KIM M. WOLCOTT PATRICIA A. WOODS FLORA B. WOODS SHEPRIN-E A. WRIGHT KAE H. ZAUNER MARK J. ZECKHAUSER E. MARGERY ZULEWSKI MICHAEL L. ADOPTED. No. 211 By: Mr. Zuchlewski Appointments Commissioner of Deeds That the following persons are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31, 1998, conditional upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk: Nancy R. Kowalewski Catherine Prztbek Dennis Mitchell Tammy Jo Lewandowski Brenda L. Lawless Mary Ann Kelly Rodney C.Montgomery Marie R. Turner Virginia P. Norris Sandra M. Bedell Eileen Rogowsky Kimberly Rogowsky Beverly J. Rich Diana Martin Carole R. Grenauer Gina McRoy Michelle M. Reinard Maria D. Lagona Nancy Burgasser Jennifer Lyons Greco Tracy Ann Klinko Mary Jane Wajmer Donna J. Vaccaro Mary Ann Pyrak Dianne M. Pershyn Virginia Dale Theresa Michalski Mary Alice Mason Earl D. Gist Dolores Gist Laura Gist Sabford R. Perlmuter Nicole Olrogge Mary R. Silvestri Sandra L. Green Patricia M. Skinner ADOPTED. No. 212 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 Civil Service Tuesday, December 17, 1996 9:30 A.M. Finance Tuesday, December 17, 1996 - following Civil Legislation Tuesday, December 17, 1996 2:00 P.M. Community Dev. Wed., December 18, 1996, 10:00 A.M. ANCILLARY MEETINGS Special meeting on Stadium and Auditorium held on Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 1417 Special meeting on Telecommunications held on Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 1417 No. 213 Adjournment On a motion by Mrs. LoTempio, Seconded by Mr. Quintana, the Council adjourned at 3:45 PM. Board of Police and Fire Pension Proceedings #11 Mayor's office-201 City Hall December 12, 1996 Present: Anthony M. Masiello, Mayor; Joel A. Giambra, Comptroller-2 Absent: James W. Pitts, Council President-1. The journal of the last meeting was appproved. No. 1 I transmit herewith the Pension Payroll for the Fire Pension Fund for the month of December 1996 amounting to $27,244.92, 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 December 1996 amounting to $28,927.00, 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. Masiello , the City of Buffalo Police and Fire Pension Board Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.