HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-0728ssSPECIAL SESSION
July 28 2011.
AT 2:30 P.M.
1.
Call for Special Session
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2.
136 Cazenovia- Donation
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3,
Open/Transparency Ordinance
LEG
4.
Police Commission Quarterly Report
LEG
5.
lee Rink Fee Amendment ( Ch 175)
App
6.
Notice of Intention. Rename Lanigan Fieldhouse(hrg 9/6)
ADOPT
7.
478 Elmwood Non,- Conforming Restaurant
APP
8.
Veterans Village- vacant parcels
App
9.
Adjourn
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COMMON COUNCIL
CITY HALL -- BUFFALO
SPECIAL SESSION
,Tiny 28, 2011
at 2.30 P.M.
PRESENT: David A. Franczyk President of the Council, and Council Members
Fontana, Golombek, Kearns, LoCurto, Pridgen, Rivera, Russell, Smith m 9.
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July 28, 2011
Mr. Gerald A. Chwalinski
City Clerk
1308 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Mr. Chwalinski:
Pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of
Five Councilmembers, dated July 28, 2011 presented to you herewith, I hereby call a
Special Meeting of the Common. Council and waive the 24 hour notice, to be held in the
Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo, New York, on July 28, 2011 at 2 :30 P.M. for the
following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on :
1. 136 Cazenovia- Donation
2. Open/Transparency Ordinance
1 Police Commission Quarterly Report
4. Food Truck Mobile Food Vending (Ch. 316)
5. lee Rink Fee Amendment ( Ch 175)
6. Notice of Intention — Rename Lanigan Fieldhouse Hrg 9/6
7. 478 Elmwood Non - Conforming Restaurant
8. Veterans Village — vacant parcels
Yours very truly,
David A. Franczyk
President of the Council
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July 28, 2011
Hon. David A. Franczyk
President Common Council
1315 City Hall
Buffalo, New York
Dear Sir:
WE, the undersigned, members of the Common Council, hereby request that you
call a Special Meeting of the Common Council, and waive the 24 hour notice pursuant to
Section 3.9 of the Charter of the City of Buffalo, for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on
All items pertaining to
1. 136 Cazenovia- Donation
2. Open/Transparency Ordinance
3. Police Commission Quarterly Report
4. Food Truck Mobile Food Vending (Ch. 316)
5. Ice Rink Fee Amendment (Ch 175)
6. Notice of Intention Rename Lanigan Fieldhouse
7. 478 Elmwood Non - Conforming Restaurant
8. Veterans Village — vacant parcels
We request that this Special Meeting be held on July28, 2011 at 2:30 P.M.
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Pursuant to Rule 2 of the Rules of Order of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo,
each of the following named members of the Common Council, to wit:
RICHARD FONTANA
MICHAEL KEARNS
DARIUS G. PRIDGEN
BONNIE E. RUSSELL
JOSEPH GOLOMBEK
MICHAEL LOCURTO
DAVID RIVERA
DEMONE SMITH
hereby agrees that twenty-four (24) hours' notice be waived of the time and purpose of
the Special Meeting of the Common Council duly called to be held on July 28, 2011 at
2:30 P.M.
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF ERIE) ss:
CITY OF BUFFALO)
On this 28th day of July 2011, before me, the subscribers, personally
appeared
To me known to be the same persons described in and who executed the foregoing
instrument, and they duly and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same.
Commissioner of Deeds, in and for
the Cite of Buffalo, N.Y.
My Commission expires 12/31/12
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
GERALD A. CHWALINSKI
City Clerk
Registrar of Vital Statistics
ILMER OLIV NCIA, JR.
Deputy City Clerk
DIANA RICO
Deputy. City Clerk Vital Statistics
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
July 28, 2011
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMON COUI®1CIL-
65 NIAGARA SQUARE
ROOM 1308 CITY MALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
PHONE: (716) 8515431
FAX: (716) 851 -4845
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, pursuant to Section 3.9 of the Charter of
the City of Buffalo, upon the written request of Five Councilmembers, dated July 28,
2011, DAVID A. FRANCZYK, President of the Common Council, has called a Special
Meeting of the Common Council, to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Buffalo,
New York, on July 28, 2011 at 2:30 A.M. for the following purpose:
To receive and take appropriate action on all items relating to
I . 136 Cazenovia- Donation
1 Open/Transparency Ordinance
3. Police Commission Quarterly Report
4. Food Truck Mobile Food Vending (Ch. 316)
5. lee Rink Fee Amendment ( Ch 175)
6. Notice of Intention — Rename Lanigan Fieldhouse
7. 478 Elmwood Non - Conforming Restaurant
8. Veterans Village — vacant parcels
Yours very truly, r�
Gerald A. Chwalinski
City Clerk
City Clerk's Department
BUFFALO
August 2, 2011
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-19 of the Charter, I present
herewith the attached resolution item.
No. 2
136 Cazenovia Donation
PASSED July 28, 201 t
Gerald A Chwalinski
City Clerk
AUG - 8 2011
RESOLUTION
By: Michael P. Kearns
RE: PERMISSION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF LABOR AND MATERIALS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE RE- ROOFING OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 721
WHEREAS, Todd Cameron, owner of Buffalo Roofing, has approached the leadership of American
Legion Post 721 and the South District Common Council office to express his willingness to donate
labor and materials associated with the removal of the existing roofing layers and installation of a new
roof at American Legion Post 721, located at 136 Cazenovia St. in the City of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, American Legion Post 721 is owned by the City of Buffalo. The roof of the structure has
been leaking for some time and recent inspections have revealed that there are approximately 9 layers of
roofing material currently on Post 721, an amount which is well in excess of what is deemed safe under
the NYS Building Code; and
WHEREAS, American Legion Post 721 has been occupied for many years by the local South Buffalo
branch of the American Legion, a nonpartisan, not - for - profit veterans organization devoted to mutual
helpfulness. It is the nation's largest veterans' service organization and is committed to inentoring ant
sponsorship of youth programs in local communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a
strong national security, and continued devotion to service members and veterans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cameron and his company, Buffalo Roofing, have agreed to complete the entire job
of removing the existing roofing layers and installing a new roof on American Legion Post 721 at no
cost to the City, a project which otherwise would cost the City upwards of $20,000 if it were to pay for
completion of this work itself, and
WHEREAS, By accepting the donation of Labor and Materials from Mr. Cameron and Buffalo
Roofing, the City of Buffalo will be making this important civic building safer for those who use it as
well as any first responders who may be called to the site in case of a fire or similar emergency, as well
as extending its useful life, at no cost to the City's taxpayers; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
That, the Common Council authorizes the acceptance of Mr. Cameron and Buffalo's Roofing's donatioli
of labor and materials associated with the removal of existing roofing layers and installation of a new
roof at American Legion Post 721, located at 136 Cazenovia Street, contingent .upon Mr. Cameron and
Buffalo Roofing's payment of any applicable fees, obtaining of all necessary pern - iits, furnishing of
required insurance and related documentation, proper execution of an access agreement with the City
and compliance with applicable Departmental requirements.
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M P. Kearns
South District Councilmember
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City of Buffalo
Local Law No. (2011)
Introductory No. (2011)
A LOCAL LAW
amending the Charter of the City of Buffalo in relation to the Meetings of
Boards and Commissions
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BUFFALO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That Article 18 (Boards and Commissions – Articles 18-1 through 18 -79.) of the Charter
of the City of Buffalo, adopted pursuant to law, is hereby amended as follows:
§18-1 Boards Generally
This article shall govern the creation and activity of all appointed boards, commissions,
committees, councils or other Iike bodies in the City of Buffalo except as otherwise provided by this
charter or other law.
All members of appointed boards, commissions, committees, councils or other like bodies serving
when this charter takes effect shall continue as such until the expiration of their terms, the positions are
abolished, or they are removed pursuant to law or in accordance with the terms of this article,
§ 18.2 Meetings
As soon as practicable following the first of the new year, and no later than January 31 st of every
year, each board shall hold an organizational meeting. Each board shall hold regular meetings as required
by this charter or other law; and special meetings as may be necessary. Meetings shall be held upon the
call of the mayor, director, the chairperson, or as specified in a written declaration by a majority of the
members of such board. All meetings shall be open to the public with notice of such being Bled with the
City CIerk. Each Board enumerated herein sha11'hold its meetin sin Council Chamhers or in Room 1417
of Citv Hall and all meegtin s shall be recorded b the Office of Telecommunications streamed via live
online video and broadcast On —the Cable Access Television CATV channel as sown thereafter as
p racticable. The Office of Mana ement Information S. stems shall ost all such meetin s on the Ci 's
website for viewing as soon thereafter as racticable.
Section 2: Insofar as the provisions of this local law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other
local law or act, the provisions of this local law shall be controlling.
Section 3: This local law shall take effect upon its final passage and ratification into law
under the provisions of Section 3 -17 of the City Charter.
Section 4: If any provision or provisions of this Article shall be held to be invalid, illegal,
unenforceable or in conflict with the law of any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and
enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby.
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY
REff ` THE COMM
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LEGISLATI
Asst. Corporation Counsel
NOTE: Matter underlined is new,
matter in brackets is to be deleted.
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To; The City of Buffalo Common Council
June 30, 2011. Interim Report
The Joint Commission to Examine Police Reorganization submits herewith our quarterly
report of the Police Reorganization Commission's efforts.
The Commission has been meeting monthly to review the organization of the Buffalo
Police Department. However, at the present time, the Commission has not received much of the
information that has been requested from the department (see encl 1). More importantly, the
information that we have received A copies of the department district maps, was obtained through
the efforts of the common council legislative staff,
During the month of June. several members of the Commission went to Albany to meet
with Legislators and the Albany District Attorney. Through the efforts of Commission member
Terry O'Neill, we have gained access to information concerning the reorganization of the Albany
Police department.
Additionally, in conversations with several of the Legislators, and with the help of our
local delegation; we are pleased to advise that they have agreed to help sponsor legislation to
provide funding to enhance community policing initiatives.
The Commission has also completed its efforts to obtain responses to a citizen's survey,
which once compiled, will be distributed throughout the community later this year.
At this time, the Commission respectfully requests of the Common Council, an extension
for filing of the Commission's final report. The Commission requests that it be permitted to file
their final report no later than March 31, 2412. We are reluctant to make this request but are
compelled to do so due to the delays our Commission has, and still is, encountering in its efforts
to obtain needed data from several city departments and for the disruptions we experienced with
the departure and replacement of several commission members earlier this year.
The Commission also requests the Council's assistance by interceding with the City
Police Department on the Commission's behalf, in an effort to direct the Commissioner and his
staff, to release the information that the Commission has requested to facilitate our work efforts.
We also request of Council Members Russell and Smith, that they appoint their district
representatives to the Commission as soon as possible, to ensure adequate representation and
resources throughout the City's nine council districts. This request is especially important as
commission members look forward to the insights the new members would bring to the
Commissions efforts as well as the perspective the new members would offer on the unique
issues facing the Masten and University districts.
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Please be advised that I and the members of the Commission stand ready to meet with
Common Council members to discuss our on0going efforts and to obtain their thoughts and ideas
regarding the Commission's efforts and work product.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. MASCIA
1NTERM CHAIRMAN
LEGISLATION. REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEI
ON
c/o 1413 City Hall I Buffalo, New York 1 202 '
April 18, 2411.
Daniel Derenda
Commissioner of Police
City of Buffalo, NY
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo NY 14242
Dear Commissioner Derenda:
In accord with an adopted motion of the Board of the Joint Commission to Examine Police
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Reorganization, we respectfully request that you assemble the following information for delivery
to the Common Council Legislative Staff Office, Room 1413 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14242 Attn
Joint Commission on Police Reorganization who will deliver the information unopened, to the
Commission. Your efforts will enable the Commission to continue its review of Police
operations as a prerequisite to preparing its final recommendations:
• A city -wide map or individual district maps of the fie (5) police districts to include
primary street naives for reference purposes and the location of Police Department
stationhouses, or satellite office
• A department -wide organizational chart showing the various police teams, units, or
appropriate identifying criteria together with the number and type of police and non-
police personnel assigned or detailed thereto.
• A chart showing the police department work shift(s) for each manpower level (patrolmen,
detectives, lieutenants, captains, etc
• A listing of the Department current manpower levels to include. authorized and filled by
job title, the number injured on duty (IOD) (by job title), the number of vacancies and the
size of any upcoming training classes, a profile of the age groups (five year intervals) and
respective gender
• A list of the number of man -hours expended conducting Police operations during the last
three fiscal years to include the respective amounts of allocated to overtime, court time,
inspection time, authorized leave time (vacation, personal, etc), and sick leave (as
distinguished from ILOD leave time, and the cost thereof
• The most recent crime statistics as tracked by the Police Department broken down by
Police District, and the frequency and manner of release of crime statistics to the public
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A copy of the 1.991 Police Department Reorganization Study conducted by the
International Association of Police Chiefs
® The number, and respective type (auto, suv, truck, etc), fuel requirement (gas, diesel,
hybrid, propane, natural -gas, etc), model year of all vehicles and conveyances utilized by
the .Police Department and the correlation if any, to the type of vehicle assigned to a
police employee, duty assignment, district or other identifiable criteria
The units (number of) tires, batteries, and other high - replacement maintenance items to
include motor fuels, lubricating oils and fluids (listed by type) purchased and consumed
in the last three fiscal years and the cost thereof
The units (number of) uniforms and uniform items, ammunition and related accessories
(body armor, batons, flashlights, etc) procured by the City and the cost thereof
Although this may seem like a large information request, we are confident that all of the
information requested above is readily available and its release would in no way harm or
impede police operations. Should you or a member of your staff need to clarify any item
listed above, please do riot hesitate to contact the undersigned at 716- 289 -9861 or
bflojlo @adelphia.net
Further, in an effort to conserve limited city resources, we encourage that the information be
delivered as soon as it is prepared as distinguished from delaying release until all items are
available. We also request that information be provided in an electronic format (cd/dvd)
using Office productivity software such as Microsoft Office (Nord, Excel, PowerPoint) or
Adobe (PDF) file versions wherever possible.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
oseph Mascia
Interim Chairman
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City Clerk (for filing with the Common Council)
T. Ball, Assistant Corporation Counsel
c/o 1413 City Hall I Buffalo, New York 14202
City Clerk's Department
BUFFALO
August 2, 2011
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 -19 of the Charter, I present
herewith the attached resolution item.
No. 5
PASSED July 28, 2011
Ice Rink Fee Amendment(Ch 175)
Gerald A Chwalinski
City Clerk
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Ord. Amend, -- Ch, 175
Fees ® Ice Rinks
(Res. 89 CCP 7/26/2011)
By: Mr. Golombek;
Re: Ordinance Amendment
Cater 175. Fees
The Common Council of the City of Buffalo dues hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 175 of the Code of the City of Buffalo be amended to read as follows
§175-1. Enumeration of Fees
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The following schedule of fees is hereby established with respect to licenses, pennits. and
activities required or regulated under the provisions of various chapters of the Code of the City
of Buffalo. Applications for and the issuance of such licenses and permits shall be subject to the
provisions of the specific chapter of the Code which is indicated for each type of license or
permit. The business, activity or operation for which the license or permit is required shall be
subject to all regulations set forth in the chapter to which reference is made. These fees may be
adopted or revised by the Common Council from time to time.
Code Chapter
Section, Type of Application, Permit or License
Fee
Chapter 309
Parks and Other Opens Spaces (Last Amended 4-1-
2003, effective 4- 9 »2O03)
Non -City Resident
§ 309- 28,Use of facilities
With the exception of designated private ice time at skating rinks, City of Buffalo handicapped persons
(classified as such by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare) may use any of
the hereinafter mentioned recreational facilities free of all charges and fees.
City Resident
Non -City Resident
ICE SKATING
Youths under 18 and seniors
[$1.00] JL00
$3.00
18 years and over
[$2.00] $x.00
$3.00
Designated private ice time:
Indoor rink:
All groups other than
developmental league, per hour
[$110.0011135.00
$180.00
Developmental league,
(including Explorer League,
Timon and Canislus High
School), per-hour
[$80.00] $120,00
$200.00
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
Asst, Corporation Counsel.
MOTE: Matter underlined is new,
matter in brackets is to be deleted.
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Nonresident participating
$60.00
with resident or
developmental league or
high school, per .
individual /per season.
Skating lessons, per session
$7.00
$213.00
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Asst, Corporation Counsel.
MOTE: Matter underlined is new,
matter in brackets is to be deleted.
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SINGLE PACE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL.
TO. THE COMMON COUNCIL:
DATE: 07/28/2011
FROM: DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
SUBJECT: [:Notice of Intention-
j:Rename the Lanigan Fieldhouse to
[:Lanigan - Brinson Community Center
[:ccp# 100, 7112
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY)
Ex. (Ite►n Na. xxx< C.C.P. xx/xx/xx)
This is to advise you that the public hearing for the above item is set for 09106/2011 at 2:00 p.m. in The Common
Council Chambers. This will be advertised in the Buffalo News on 08/22/2011 and 0812912011.
SIGNATURE
DEPARTMENT HEAD TITLE
City Clem
City Clerk's Department
BUFFALO
August 2, 2011
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-19 of the Charter, I present
herewith the attached resolution item.
No. 7 PASSED July 28, 2011
478 Elmwood Non-Conforming Restaurant
Gerald A Chwalinski
City Cler
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C. Van Every, Owner, Use 478 Elmwood to Re- Establish. Non Conforming
Restaurant(Fill)(hrg 7128)
C. Van Every, Owner, Use 478 Elmwood, Reestablish Nan - Conforming Restaurant
(.Fill)(hrg 7/28)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY
PLANNING BOARD
f City of Buffalos
L Bu Niagara Square
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6)851 -4949 Fax (716)85'1 -5472
Re part Date
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07/15/2011 12;47 PM Submitted By Mike Castro
USE Building Application
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AKA 480 ELMWOOD
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Elmwood Ave business district.Hearing required -Fee required
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Address 478 ELMWOOD
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Mailing Address 474 ELMWOOD
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Contact 113 AC55318 Name MARK L GADEMSKY
Mailing Address 474 ELMWOOD AVE
City BUFFALO
ZIPfPC 14222 -2061
Day Phone (716)881 -2144 x
Fax (716)661 -0711
Occupant N From To
Contact ID AC237648 Name GADEMSKY MARK L
Mallfng Address 474 ELMWOOD AVE
City BUFFALO
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Report Date 07 /16/201112:47 PM
USE Building AP21
Submitted By Mike Castro
Contact ID AC1149859 Name ' GADEMSKY,MARK L .
ARai![ng Address 474 ELMWOOD AVE
Organization
City BUFFALO
State/Province NY
ZIP/PC 14222 -2081
Country USA 0 Foreign
Day Phone (716)881 -2144 x
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Mobile # (716)8684233
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Owner Y From 06/24/2002 To 05!0612007
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tenant Chris Van Every 563 -5307
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Incomplete
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Conditions Successful
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Submtited By Mike Castro
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My name is Chris Van. Every and I am before you today because I am applying for a
re -use pert in the Elmwood Business District. Which will allow me to apply for
licenses for which to open a sit down/take -out restaurant at 480 Elmwood. Basically we
would like to tape a locationn which housed a restaurant bakery five years ago an open a
small restaurant there.
Now let me tell you a little bit more about what we plan to be and serve there. The name
of the business is NoNoo Ramen. NoNoo Ramen is a noodle bar and.. restaurant serving
Asian mainstays planning on be located in the Elmwood business district of Buffalo, NY.
We can loosely be described as a quick - service sit down/take-out restaurant where
customers have the option to sit either at the ramen bar, and watch their meals as they are
crafted, or at one of our full service dining tables. The food, as well as the show and
atmosphere, is our main selling point. NoNoo will bold true to its vision of being a
creative concept with a modern feel in order to become a favorite spot for Buffalo
natives.
Though ramen and ramen restaurants haven't reached the popularity they have attained in
Japan, the trend to experience Japanese foods other than sushi is spreading across the
U.S.. Popular Japanese menu items such as ramen, okonomiyaki, mapo tofu and grilled
fish will be staples of our menu. Offered to you in a unique and comfortable setting.
Our cheflowner is a buffalo native. Who was actually born one block away at Sister's and
Children's Hospital. I have extensive experience cooking in Buffalo, Hawaii and
Manhattan. Most recently I have worked for to Buffalo staples in the food industry,
Seabar and Oliver's restaurants. Having a chef owner on premise guaranty's a clean
looking business store front and neighborhood. I will take as much pride in my plates as I
do to my neighborhood.
Below is a picture of the proposed site at 480 Elmwood
Mr. Fontana moved:
That the Petition. dated July 15, 2011 from the Department of Permits and
Inspections Services be received and filed and that:
- The application of C. Van Every to re- establish a non- conforming use of a
restaurant closed more than one year in the Elmwood Avenue Business District is
approved as presented after a public hearing was had thereon. on July 28, 2011.
- Passed-
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Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-19 of the Charter, 1 present
herewith the attached resolution item.
No. 8 PASSED July 28, 2011
Veterans Village Vacant Parcels
Gerald A Chwalinski
City Clerk
In
AG m 8 2011
July 27, 2011
Councilmember Richard A. Fontana
Room 1414 -- City Hall
65 Niagara Square
Buffalo, New York 14202
Re: Veterans Village
Dear Councilmember Fontana; at yesterday's (7/26/11) Common Council
meeting. The Common Council referred to committee the sale of three vacant
parcels of land:
- 401Ada ms
-407 Adams
-16 Grey
Unfortunately, I was unavailable to spear to you prior to yesterday's meeting
to see if the three parcels could be approved "on the floor "of the Council (
see highlighted item).
These three vacant parcels are critical to the Veterans development project
and for some reason the Common Council may have a special summer
Common Council session; we would truly appreciate if you could consider the
approval of the sale to the HEART Foundation for the (3) parcels.
I free to call me at 785 -9235 to address any additional questions.
Sincerely;
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2 (Rev. 9193) MULTIPLE PA GE COMMUNICATION TO THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO: THE COMMON COUNCIL: DATE: July 21, 2011
FROM: DEPARTMENT: Strategic Planning
DIVISION: Real Estate
SUBJECT: Permission to Designate Developer
For Vacant Lots Located at 409 and 407 Adams and
16 Grey
Ellicott District
PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: (IF ANY)
Ex. (Item No. xxx, C.C.P. xx/xx/xx)
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, has received a proposal
from the HEART Foundation, 113.1 Kensington Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215 to
acquire the above captioned properties.
The HEART Foundation is proposing a development that will construct single
room occupancy apartments "SRO ". The project will provide vital resources, shelter,
housing placement and educational /vocational training services to veterans
experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Erie County. The above mentioned city
owned properties are needed for the development of this project.
The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate, respectfully requests
that Your Honorable Body designate the HEART Foundation and or a corporation,
partnership, or other legal entity to be formed as Redeveloper of the subject properties
for a period of six (6) months subject to the following conditions:
a. Submission by the Redeveloper of a detailed site plan of the project for
approval by the City of Buffalo Planning Board (if necessary) and construction
plans, including landscaping and a breakdown of estimted total project costs,
for review and approval by the City.
b. , Submission of a colored rendering of the property suitable for presentation to
the City Common Council which shall be submitted prior to the Common
Council approval of a Purchase Agreement.
G, Submission of monthly progress reports by the Developer to the Office of
Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate.
d. Submission by the Redeveloper of evidence of equity capital and mortgage
financing necessary for the completion of the project which shall be submitted
prior to closing.
e. Payment of a designation fee of Two Hudred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per
month by Redeveloper to the City, payable within five (5) days from the date
of designation and due thereafter the first day of every month.. In the event
Redeveloper shall exercise its option to acquire said property pursuant to the
Purchsae Agreement to be negotiated by Redeveloper and the City, said
option fee shall be applied as a credit towards the purchase price. In the
event Redeveloper shall not proceed with the redevelopment of the property
within the designation period, Redeveloper shall forfeit all fees paid on
account and the City shall retain all such fees.
FORM #2 ® Page #2
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RE: Redeveloper Designation
401 and 407 Adams and 16 Grey
July 21, 2011
f. Redeveloper is responsible for performing any soil borings and soil
investigations, as per a license agreement to be granted by the City, for the
purpose of determining, to developer's satisfaction, the suitability of the site
for its intended use, and the presence or absence of hazardous substances
as such term is used in the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1960, as amended (C.E.R.C.L.A) 42 USC
ss 9601 et sect.: The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, as amended,
49 USC ss 1601 et seq.: The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as
amended, 42 USC ss 6901 et seq.: Articles 15 and 27 of the New York State
Environmental Conservation Law or any other federal, state, or local law,
regulation, rule, ordinance, by -law, policy guidance, procedure, interpretation,
decision, order, or directive, whether existing as of the date hereof, previously
enforced or subsequently enacted.
g. The successful negotiation of a Purchase Agreement for approval by the
Common Council by no later than six (6) months from the date the Common
Council approves, the designation.
h. Upon signing of Purchase Agreement, a payment by the Redeveloper to the
City of a non-refundable deposit, in the amount of ten percent (10 %) of the
agreed to selling price. The sale price to be established in accordance with
Article 27 of the City of Buffalo Charter.
i. Individuals and or corporations having outstanding taxes, water bills, parking
tickets, user fee and/or demolition liens or any other liens owned to the City of
Buffalo, or if code violations exist on any property owned by them they are
ineligible for designation.
The City of Buffalo may terminate this designation should the Redeveloper fail to
meet any of the deadlines set forth above. Should the City elect to terminate this
designation on or before the end of the designation period for failure by the
Redeveloper to comply with the above conditions, the City will give written notice to the
Redeveloper via certified mail and allow the Redeveloper two (2) weeks to cure.
This designation will expire six (6) months from the date the Common Council
approves the designation.
I am requesting that your Honorable Body approve the designation of the HEART
Foundation as the Redeveloper of 401 and 407 Adams and 16 Grey upon the above
terms and conditions; authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic
Planning to prepare the necessary agreements for the redevelopment of 401 and 407
Adams and 16 Grey; and forward to the Common Council for final approval agreements
for the transfer of title.
DEPARTMENT HEAD NAME: FOR: JOHN P. HANNON, JR.
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
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BRENDAN MEHAFFY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
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Permission to Designate Developer for Vacant Lots at
401 8& 407 Adams and 16 Grey
(Item No. 3, C.C.P. July 26, 2011)
The above itcm dated July 21, 2011 . was referred to the Common Council by the
Committee on Community Development without recommendation.
Mr. Fontana moved:
That the Communication dated. July 21, 2011 from the Executive Director of
the Office of Strategic Planning be received and filed and that:
- The HEART Foundation and /or a corporation, partnership or other legal
entity to be formed is designated as Redeveloper of the vacant lots at 401 and 407
Adams Street and 16 Grey for a period of six months, subject to the conditions
enumerated in the above communication.
- The Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning is authorized to
prepare the necessary. agreements for the redevelopment of 401 and 407 Adams and
16 Grey and to forward to the Common Council for final approval, agreements for the
transfer of title.
- Passed-
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Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Fontana, Seconded by Mr. Kearns, the Council adjourned at � f � I 'l l
GERALD A. CHWALINSKI
CITY CLERK
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July 26, 2011