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Home My WebLink About16-0412 NO. 8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO APRIL 12, 2016 MAYOR Hon. Byron W. Brown COMPTROLLER Mark J.F.Schroeder COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL ELLICOTT DISTRICT DARIUS G. PRIDGEN PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SOUTH DISTRICT CHRISTOPHER P.SCANLON MAJORITY LEADER NIAGARA DISTRICT DAVID A. RIVERA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS RICHARD A. FONTANA-LOVEJOY DAVID A FRANCZYK-FILLMORE ULYSEES O.WINGO SR.-MASTEN JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR.—NORTH JOEL P. FEROLETO—DELAWARE RASHEED N.C.WYATT-UNIVERSITY REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE: Rasheed N.C.Wyatt-Chairman, Richard A. Fontana, David A. Rivera, Ulysees O.Wingo,Sr.-Members CLAIMS COMMITTEE:Joel P. Feroleto-Chairman,Joseph Golombek Jr., David A. Rivera, Rasheed N.C.Wyatt-Members COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Joseph Golombek Jr., Chairman- David A. Rivera, Christopher P. Scanlon, Ulysees O. Wingo,Sr., Rasheed N.C.Wyatt-Members FINANCE COMMITTEE: Richard A. Fontana, Chairman, Joel P. Feroleto, David A. Rivera, Ulysees O. Wingo, Sr. Rasheed N.C. Wyatt- Members. LEGISLATION COMMITTEE: Christopher P. Scanlon, Chairman, Joel P. Feroleto, David A. Franczyk, Joseph Golombek Jr., David A. Rivera-Members. RULES COMMITTEE: Darius G. Pridgen,Chairman,Christopher P.Scanlon, David A. Rivera-Members SPECIAL COMMITTEES BUDGET COMMITTEE: David A. Rivera,Chairman,Joseph Golombek,Jr.,Christopher P.Scanlon, Rasheed N.C.Wyatt-Members EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Ulysees O.Wingo,Sr.Chairman,Joseph Golombek,Jr.,Christopher P.Scanlon, Rasheed N.C.Wyatt- Members POLICE OVERSIGHT: David A. Rivera.,Chairman,Joel P. Feroleto, David A Franczyk,Christopher P.Scanlon—Members PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:Christopher P.Scanlon,Chairman Joel P. Feroleto, David A. Franczyk, David A. Rivera,-Members WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Christopher P.Scanlon Chairman, David A. Franczyk,Joseph Golombek,Jr., Ulysees O.Wingo,Sr.-Members DATE APRIL 12, 2016 FINAL Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Invocation 805- 1. Felicitation/in Memoriam ADOPT MAYOR 805-6- A. Appointment Buffalo & EC Library Board of Trustees(Berlow, Gist) APP 807- B. Appointment Olmsted Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees(O'Donnell) APP 808- C. Appointment-Jessie Ketchum Awards Board of Directors (Drake, Alsace, PHD) APP MAYOR—EXECUTIVE 809- 2. Cit Serv-Submission of Monthly Report-March 2016 R&F 810- 3. Strat Plan-Niagara Gateway Apartments PILOT-885 Niagara St APP 811- 4. Strat Plan-Report of Sale-34 Pulaski(Lov) APP 812- 5. Strat Plan-Report of Sale-77 Woltz(Fill) APP 813- 6. Strat Plan-Rescind Sale 194 and 211 Fougeron(Fill) APP 7. Strat Plan-Rescind Sale 147 Loepere(Fill) WITHDRAWN 814- 8. Strat Plan-Rescind Sale 120 Peck(Fill) APP 815- 9. Strat Plan-Rescind Sale & Refund Deposit 65 Rother(Fill) APP 816- 10. Strat Plan-Rescind Sale 67 Weimar(Lov) APP ASSESSMENT 817- 11. Appoint Assistant to Assessor(Perm)(2nd Step)(Martinez) CS PUBLIC WORKS 818- 12. Notification Serials-10924, 10930-10940 (Waive 45 Days) R&F 819- 13. Change in Contract-Correction-Coca Cola Field Seating Replacement(Fill) APP 820- 14. Permission to Enter into an Agmt with Republic Services for Compactor Hauling and Disposal of Garbage from Coca Cola Field APP 821- 15. Permission to Hire Consultant Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion Improv and Upgrades(Ell) APP 822- 15A Permission to Hire Consultant-Lovejoy Pool Improvements(Lov) APP 823- 16. Permission to Hire Consultant Schiller Pk Bldg Public Fac Improv-CDBG(Lov) APP 17. Permission to Hire Consultant Stieglitz Snyder Arch Public Fac Improv Schiller Pk Bldg Prog-CDBG WITHDRAWN 824- 18. Permission to Hire for 2016-2017 Citywide Tree Removal APP 825- 19. Report of Bids Autumnwood Comm Ctr Public Fac Improv-CDBG(Lov) APP 826- 20. Report of Bids JFK Pk Concession Bldg & Davey Pk Public Fac Improv-CDBG APP 827- 21. Report of Bids NWCC Public Fac Improv-CDBG(North) APP 828- 21A Report of Bids-Citywide Street Cut Repair Project APP 829- 22. Request Authorization to Accept EPF Grant Awarded to Shakespeare in the Park APP POLICE 830- 23. Acceptance of Donation-Judges and Police Conference of EC APP 831- 24. Approval to Purchase Two (2) New Police Vehicles APP PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 832- 25. Appoint Supervisor of Elevator Inspections(Prov)(Max)(Gould) CS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE 833- 26. Dispose of Obsolete Vehicles/Equipment FIN PARKING 834- 27. City Takeover of Impounded Vehicle APP 835- 28. Permission Sought for "Back Office Software" APP 836- 29. Purchase 2 New Vehicles APP 837- 30. Transfer of Vehicle from Dart St Impound Inventory to Fire Marshals APP 838- 31. Appoint Junior Traffic Clerk(Perm)(Max)(Pearce) CS COMMUNITY SERVICES 839- 32. Appoint Comm on Citizens Rights & Comm Relations Executive Director(Morrisroe) CS 840- 33. Appoint Asst Dir to the Comm on Citizens Rights & Comm(Manney) CS HUMAN RESOURCES 841- 34. 2016 Palladian/EAP Contract R&F CITY CLERK 842- 34A Correction to Item# 2452, CCP 12/08/2015-Permission to Enter Into Agreement w/Acela Inc-Legislative Mngt System APP 843- 35. Items returned by Mayor without Approval/Disapproval(3/15/16) R&F 844- 36. Liquor License Applications R&F 845- 37. Leaves of Absence R&F 846- 37A Leaves of Absence R&F 847- 38. Notices of Appointments-Council Interns ADOPT 848- 39. Notices of Appointments- Temp/Prov/Perm CS MISCELLANEOUS 849- 40. L. Beahan & 0-Comments Green Code R&F 850- 41. L. Brandon-NYSDEC Comment Period Brownfield Cleanup Prog Queen City Landing-975 and 1005 Fuhrmann Blvd R&F 851- 41A K. Lee-Recommendations from Registered Sex Offender Task Force POL 0/S 852- 42. M. Melligan-Empower Girls Buffalo CD 853- 43. NYSDEC-Comment Period Brownfield Cleanup Prog 19 North St R&F 854- 43A. R. Wyatt-Concerns 3500 Main St Habibi Sheesha Hookah Lounge CD 855- 43B. R. Wyatt-Account Receivable Policy from San Antonio, TX FIN PETITIONS 856- 44. M. McGuigan, Agent, Use 905 Elmwood, Tenant Buildout at Basement 1st& 2nd Floors for a Restaurant(Del)(Hrg 4/19) LEG,CPBD RESOLUTIONS 882- 45. Fontana Blighted Property Inquiry-2008 Genesee St ADOPT RES'S REM TO CD 883- 46. Franczyk Waive Special Event Application Fee for the "Perry Day" Event APP 884- 46A Pridgen Waiver of Permit Fees for 100th Anniversary of ROTC US 5 k Run APP 885- 47. Pridgen Appoint Marriage Officer for April 15, 2016(Golombek) ADOPT 886- 47A Pridgen Home Rule Request-Assembly Bill A.7574D-Amend Vehicle & Traffic Law in Relation to Authorizing a PILOT Residential Parking Permit System ADOPT 887- 47B Pridgen Home Rule Request-Senate Bill S.5306D-Amend Vehicle & Traffic Law in Relation to Authorizing a PILOT Residential Parking Permit System ADOPT 888- 47C Rivera Waiver of Fees-Taste of Diversity APP 889- 47D Scanlon Home Rule Request to Pass Assembly Bill A.9361-An Act to Amend The Local Finance Law in Relation to Sale of Bonds and Notes ADOPT 890- 47E Scanlon Home Rule Request to Pass Senate Bill 5.6821-An Act to Amend The Local Finance Law in Relation to Sale of Bonds and Notes ADOPT 891- 48. Wyatt Budget &Personnel Amendment-Community Services APP 892- 49. Wyatt Budget &Personnel Amendment-MIS APP 893- 50. Wyatt Comm of Deeds-Public Duties ADOPT 894- 51. Wyatt Comm of Deeds ADOPT District Announcements Adjournment SUBMISSION LIST OF COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR THE COUNCIL MEETINGS CIVIL SERVICE 857- 1. 16-685 Com Mar 29 Appointment of Executive Director Commission on Citizen Rights & Community Relations(Morrisroe)(Mayor) APP 858- 2. 16-718 Com Mar 29 Appoint Associate Account Clerk(Inter)(Perm)(Cascio)(PW) APP 859- 3. 16-719 Com Mar 29 Appoint Dog Control Officer(Inter)(Prov)(Gorski)(PW) APP 860- 4. 16-720 Com Mar 29 Appoint Supervisor of Street Sanitation I Inter)(Perm)(Lombardo)(PW) APP 861- 5. 16-721 Com Mar 29 Appoint Supervisor of Street Sanitation I (Max)(Perm)(Maund, Witek)(PW) APP 862- 6. 16-723 Com Mar 29 Appoint Police Captain(Perm)(Joyce)(Pol) APP 863- 7. 16-731 Com Mar 29 Appoint Building Inspector(Inter)(Perm)(Mazzone)(EDPI) APP 864- 8. 16-734 Com Mar 29 Appoint Junior Collection Officer(Max)(Perm)(Gerald)(A&F) APP 865- 9. 16-742 Com Mar 29 Notices of Appointments-Temp/Prov/Perm(Cty Clk) R&F FINANCE 866- 10. 16-707 Corn Mar 29 Permission to Dispose/Auction/Scrap COB LVT Machines & Bridge Counter Weight Material(PW) APP 867- 11. 16-733 Corn Mar 29 Waiver of Performance Bond(A&F) APP 868- 12. 16-735 Corn Mar 29 Administrative Service Agreement Btwn Group Health Inc & COB(HR)_APP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 869- 13. 16-698 Com Mar 29 Urban Homestead Program-Revised List of Eligible Properties (Strat Plan) APP 870- 14. 15-2018 Com Oct 13 Request to Review Public Draft Unified Dev Ordinance(Strat Plan) LEG 871- 15. 15-1825 No Sept 15 A. Vukelic& 0-Wheelchair Access for Shoshone Park R&F LEGISLATION 872- 16. 16-716 Com Mar 29 Request Authorization of Little League Football Rules as Condition of Parks Use Permit(PW) RECOMMIT 873- 17. 16-751 No Mar 29 R. Wyatt-Univ Food store Licenses That Were Approved W/Conditions_APP 874- 18. 16-755 No Mar 29 D. Gagiardo, Owner, Use 535 Main for Outdoor Patio in the Downtown Opportunity Zoning District(Ell)(hrg 4/5) APP 875- 19. 16-756 No Mar 29 P. Johnson, Owner, Use 3172 Bailey to Open a Take Out Restaurant in the Kensington/Bailey Special District(Univ)(hrg 4/5) RECOMMIT 876- 20. 16-591 Com Mar 15 Property Management License Laurie Kozakowski(EDPI) APP 877- 21. 16-592 Com Mar 15 Property Management License MOLIO LLC(EDPI) RECOMMIT 878- 22. 16-619 No Mar 15 J. Reinhart, Agent, Use 369 Franklin for a High Ground Sign in the Sign Overlay District(Fill)(Hrg 3/22) APP 879- 23. 16-640 No Mar 15 Property Management License TPM of WNY LLC (EDPI)(#16-457,3/1) RECOMMIT 880- 24. 16-473 No Mar 1 A. Baney-Initiative Measure 1-Buffalo Cannabis Act R&F 881- 25. 15-1820 No Sept 15 J. Golombek-Concerns Response Time for Metro Ambulance R&F CORPORATION PROCEEDINGS COMMON COUNCIL CITY HALL-BUFFALO TUESDAY APRIL 12, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. Present—Darius G. Pridgen,Council President,Christopher P.Scanlon, President Pro Tempore,and Councilmembers: Feroleto, Fontana, Franczyk,Golombek Jr., Rivera,Wingo Sr.,Wyatt—9 Absent—0 On a motion by Mr. Rivera,Seconded by Mr.Scanlon,the minutes of the stated meeting held on March 29,2016 were approved NO.805 IN MEMORIAM Attached hereto are In Memoriam Resolutions sponsored by Members of the Common Council as indicated: In Memoriam for Norman Bakos By Councilmember Franczyk, Fontana In Memoriam for Edward Robinson By Councilmember Franczyk In Memoriam for Donna Salvo By Councilmember Fontana In Memoriam for James Lard By Councilmember Fontana In Memoriam for Jan Peters By Councilmember Pridgen In Memoriam for All Service Men&Women and Civilians around the World By Councilmember Pridgen Felicitations for Marie Bell By Councilmember Fontana ADOPTED FROM THE MAYOR NO.806 APPOINTMENT BUFFALO&EC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES(BERLOW,GIST) Pursuant to Section 6212 of the Unconsolidated Laws,being Chapter 768,Section 2 of the Laws of 1953 hereby appoint the following individual to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Board. Appointment Sheldon M. Bedew,33 Gates Circle, Buffalo, New York, 14209. Mr.Sheldon Berlow is an associate broker at the Pyramid Brokerage Company of Buffalo Inc. He was an active 1s`Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Additionally,he has served on the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Committee,American Contemporary Theatre board,City of Buffalo Appraisal Review Board,the Park School of Buffalo Board, Buffalo State College Foundation,Arts Advisory Council,The New Tralfamadore Jazz Institute, University at Buffalo Foundation-Buffalo Museum of Science,Martin House Restoration Foundation,World Academy of Art&Science,City of Service Charge Review Board,and the Erie Bi-Centennial Commission. Due to the background and extensive community involvement of Mr. Berlow, I believe that he will continue to be a beneficial member to the board and will work to ensure that our City's assets are protected. I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a member of the Buffalo and Erie County Library Board of Trustees. Pursuant to Section 6212 of the Unconsolidated Laws,being Chapter 768,Section 2 of the Laws of 1953,hereby appoint the following individual, Frank Gist,to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Buffalo and Ere County Public Library Board. Appointment Frank Gist,409 Wyoming, Buffalo, New York, 14215. Mr. Frank Gist is a retired firefighter and has served on the Board of Trustees for the past 16 years. He is also a weekly columnist for the Buffalo Criterion News.Mr.Gist has also displayed dedication to his community by volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America,St.Martin Deporre's Church, Ionic Lodge, and the Inner City Optimist Club. Due to the background and community involvement of Frank Gist, I believe he will continue to be a beneficial member of the board and will work to ensure that our City's assets are protected. I hereby cert—that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a member of the Buffalo and Erie County Library Board of Trustees. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Mayor,dated April 7,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby appoints Mr.Sheldon M. Berlow of 33 Gates Circle, Buffalo, New York 14209 and Mr. Frank Gist of 409 Wyoming, Buffalo, New York 14215,to serve as members of the Buffalo and Erie County Library Board of Trustees. APPOINTMENT FOR FRANK GIST PASSED AYES—Feroleto, Fontana,Golombek, Pridgen, Rivera,Scanlon,Wingo,Wyatt 8, NOES—Franczyk 1 APPOINTMENT FOR SHELDON M. BERLOW AYES 9, NOES 0 NO.807 APPOINTMENT OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY BOARD OF TRUSTEES(O'DONNELL) Pursuant to Article III of the By-Laws of Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc.(as revised in 2015)Section 3.19, I hereby appoint the following individual to serve on the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees for the term set to expire on December 30,2016. Appointment Mr.John F.O'Donnell, 133 Park Street, Buffalo, New York 14201 Mr.John F.0'Donnell has previously served as Commissioner of the Erie County Water Board. He currently serves as President of the Niagara Frontier Business Solutions, LLC, Partner of Bolton St.Johns,and serves on various boards. Due to the above mentioned leadership experience, I believe Mr.0'Donnell is fully qualified and will serve as an excellent addition to the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Mayor,dated April 7,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby appoints Mr.John F.O'Donnell of 133 Park Street, Buffalo, New York 14201,to serve as a member of the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy Board of Trustees for the term set to expire on December 30,2016. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.808 APPOINTMENT-JESSIE KETCHU7M AWARDS BOARD OF DIRCETORS(DRAKE,ALSACE,PD) I hereby appoint the following individual to serve on the Jesse Ketchum Board of Directors for a two year term,commencing immediately and expiring December 30,2017. Appointment Mr. Robert Drake,27 Argyle Park, Buffalo, New York, 14222 Currently,Mr. Robert Drake is Vice President of M&T Senior Banking Relationships and has previously served as treasurer to the Jesse Ketchum Board of Directors for several years. Due to Mr. Drakes banking experience and past success with board activities, I hereby certify that the above named individual is fully qualified to serve as a member of the Jesse Ketchum Board of Directors. I hereby appoint the following individual to serve on the Jesse Ketchum Board of Directors for a two year term,commencing immediately and expiring March 15,2015. Appointment Tamara O.Alsace, PHD Currently, Dr.Alsace serves as educational consultant to the Buffalo Public School System.She has previously served as Director of Multilingual Education, Bilingual Professional Development Specialist, Bilingual Special Education Elementary Teacher and as an Adult Basic Bilingual Teacher. Additionally,she has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Niagara University. Due to the vast educational experience of Dr.Tamara Alsace, I am pleased to appoint her to the Jesse Ketchum Board of Directors. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Mayor,dated April 7,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby appoints Dr.Tamara O.Alsace, Phi)to serve as a member of the Jesse Ketchum Board of Directors for the term set to expire on March 15,2018. That the Common Council hereby appoints Mr. Robert Drake of 27 Argyle Park, Buffalo, New York 14222,to serve as a member of the Jesse Ketchum Board of Directors for the term set to expire on December 30,2017 PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 FROM THE MAYOR-EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES NO.809 SUBMISSION OF MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2016 The Office of the Mayor, Division of Citizen services,hereby submits,for your Honorable Body's review and approval,the monthly reports for the Mayor's Call and Resolution Center for March 2016,as mandated by Section 6-20(c)of the City of Buffalo's City Charter.This monthly statistical report details the number and nature of inquiries,requests and complaints received. RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING NO.810 NIAGARA GATEWAY APARTMENTS PILOT-885 NIAGARA STREET Your Honorable Body is hereby requested to approve a payment in lieu of tax(PILOT)agreement between the City of Buffalo,the County of Erie,and Niagara Gateway Apartments PILOT Project The Niagara Gateway Apartments project,located at 885 Niagara Street in the City of Buffalo,County of Erie,is an adaptive reuse of a long vacant, historically significant building originally constructed in the early 1900's.The project will consist of substantial rehabilitation of the existing building in conformance with standards for historic preservation. Upon completion,the building will contain thirty nine(39)one bedroom and fourteen(14)two bedroom units. In addition,there will be approximately 1,400 square feet of commercial space that will be available for retail and or provision of services; this space will be master leased by Regan Development Corporation.The building will also contain a large community room with small kitchen,on-site laundry facilities,a playground with additional green space and off-street parking.The project is on a major bus route and easily accessible to a number of services and retail shops;it is located in an area designated by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council as eligible for funding under the Transit Oriented Development program. All of the units(100%)will be affordable for households with incomes at or below 50%of area median income. Eight(8)of the units will be designated for homeless households who are refugees.The International Institute of Buffalo will provide referrals as well as supportive services to these special needs residents. The amount of the PILOT payments were calculated based upon the City's PILOT policy that provides for payments in the amount of three percent(3%)of the total income assuming a five percent(5%)vacancy. Payments will increase by three percent(3%)per year for the duration of the 15-year PILOT Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning,dated March 30,2016,be received and filed; That the Common Council hereby approves a PILOT Agreement between the City of Buffalo,the County of Erie,and Niagara Gateway Apartments PILOT Project.The Niagara Gateway Apartments Project,located at 885 Niagara Street in the City of Buffalo,County of Erie,is an adaptive reuse of a long vacant,historically significant building originally constructed in the early 1900s. Upon completion,the building will contain thirty-nine(39)one bedroom and fourteen(14)two bedroom units. In addition,there will be approximately 1,400 square feet of commercial space that will be available for retain and/or provision of services.This space will be master leased by Regan Development Corporation.The building will also contain a large community room with small kitchen,on-site laundry facilities,a playground with additional green space and off-street parking.All of the units(100%)will be affordable for households with incomes at or below 50%of area median income. Eight(8)of the units will be designated for homeless households who are refugees.The International Institute of Buffalo will provide referrals as well as supportive services to these special needs residents. The amount of the PILOT payments were calculated based upon the City's PILOT policy that provides for payments in the amount of three percent(3%)of the total income assuming a five percent(5%)vacancy. Payments will increase by three percent(3%)per year for the duration of the 15-year PILOT. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.811 REPORT OF SALE 34 PULASKI(LOV) One Family Dwelling 309 N.CLINTON Lot Size:30'x 86'Assessed Value:$50,000(Lovejoy District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Bogusia Carroll,an employee of the City of Buffalo,Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate and residing at 195 Holly Street, Buffalo, New York 14206 to purchase 34 Pulaski Street.Ms.Carroll would like to purchase the property to rehab for her son,who has recently relocated back to Buffalo.Ms.Carroll has estimated the cost of the renovations to be Eight Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars($8,250).The renovation proposal has been reviewed by the Division of Real Estate and Ms.Carroll has provided proof of financial ability to complete the purchase and repairs to the property. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale of this property and no conflicts of interest have been determined. There are no building code violations,taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser.An appraisal performed by KLW Appraisal Group, Inc.,and subsequently approved by the Appraisal Review Board on March 16,2016,determined the value of the property to be Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). s.Carroll has agreed and is prepared to pay Ten Thousand Dollars($10,000)for the above referenced property.She has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 34 Pulaski Street for the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars($10,000)to Bogusia Carroll. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,dated April 6,2016,be received and filed; That the offer from Bogusia Carroll,an employee of the City of Buffalo,Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,residing at 195 Holly Street, Buffalo, New York 14206,in the amount of ten Thousand Dollars($10,000.00)for the purchase of 34 Pulaksi be and hereby is accepted;and That the transfer tax,recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser;and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same,in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.812 REPORT OF SALE 77 WOLTZ AVENUE Vacant Lot 750. N BROADWAY Lot Size:30'x 108'Assessed Value:$1,600(Fillmore District) The Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate has received a request from Mohammad Choudhury of 83 Woltz Avenue to purchase 77 Woltz Avenue.Mr.Choudhury would like to purchase the lot for additional yard space. The Office of Strategic Planning Land Use Planning Committee, Division of Permit and Inspection Services and the Division of Collections have no objections to the sale of these properties. There are no building code violations,taxes or other liens owed to the City of Buffalo by the purchaser.A market analysis performed by the Division of Real Estate showing similar sales in the area range from Forty-Five Cents($.45)to Ninety-Five Cents($.95)per square foot. Mr.Choudhury has agreed and is prepared to pay Sixty-Two Cents($.62)per square foot for the parcel for a total of Two Thousand Dollars($2,000)for the above referenced properties. He has also agreed to pay for the cost of the transfer tax and recording fees. I am recommending that Your Honorable Body approve the sale of 77 Woltz Avenue for the amount of Two Thousand Dollars($2,000)to Mr.Mohammad Choudhury. I am further recommending that the Office of Strategic Planning prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,dated April 5,2016,be received and filed; That the offer from Mr.Mohammad Choudhury of 83 Woltz Avenue, Buffalo, New York in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars($2,000.00)for the purchase of 83 Woltz Avenue be and hereby is accepted;and That the transfer tax,recording fees and cost of legal description shall be paid by the purchaser;and That the Office of Strategic Planning be authorized to prepare the necessary documents for the transfer of title and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the same,in accordance with the terms of sale upon which the offer was submitted. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.813 RESCIND SALE 194 AND 211 FOUGERON (FILLMORE DISTRICT) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item No. 1605,C.C.P.9/01/2015 In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body approved the sale of 194 and 211 Fougeron to Big Heart Pet Brands,243 Urban Street, Buffalo, New York 14211,in the amount of Five Thousand Four Hundred Dollars($5,400.00). Several notices have been mailed to Mr.Stephen Garda on behalf of Big Heart Pet Brands requesting to consummate the sale of 194 and 211 Fougeron. Final notice was sent stating failure to respond would result in rescind of the sale.This office received no response. Therefore,this office is recommending the Common Council approve to rescind the sale and the property be returned to our inventory. Based on the above circumstances,the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate is recommending that Your Honorable Body approve to rescind the sale of 194 and 211 Fougeron to Big Heart Pet Brands and return the property to our inventory. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,dated March 29,2016,be received and filed;and That the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,be,and hereby is authorized to rescind the sale of 194 and 211 Fougeron to Big Heart Pet Brands,243 Urban Street, Buffalo, New York 14211,and that the property be returned to inventory for future sale. No deposit was received. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.814 RESCIND SALE 120 PECK (FILLMORE DISTRICT) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item No.906,C.C.P.5/12/2015 In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body approved the sale of 120 Peck to Justin and Mary Scheiflu, 126 Peck, Buffalo, New York 14212,in the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred Dollars($1,300.00). Several notices have been mailed to Mr.and Mrs.Scheiflu requesting to consummate the sale of 120 Peck. Final notice was sent stating failure to respond would result in rescind of the sale.This office received no response. Therefore,this office is recommending the Common Council approve to rescind the sale and the property be returned to our inventory. Based on the above circumstances,the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate is recommending that Your Honorable Body approve to rescind the sale of 120 Peck to Mr.and Mrs.Scheiflu and return the property to our inventory. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,dated March 29;2016,be received and filed;and That the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,be,and hereby is authorized to rescind the sale of 120 Peck to Justin and Mary Scheiflu, 126 Peck, Buffalo, New York 14212,and that the property be returned to inventory for future sale. No deposit was received. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.815 RESCIND SALE&REFUND DEPOSIT 65 ROTHER (FILLMORE DISTRICT) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item No. 1612,C.C.P.9/01/2015 In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body approved the sale of 65 Rother to Mr.Abdul Subedar, 137 Stanislaus, Buffalo, New York 14212,in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars($3,500.00). Prior to Common Council approval of the sale,the structure sustained additional damage not contemplated by the purchaser.The additional repair costs were not budgeted by the purchaser and the purchaser has requested return of his deposit. Based on the above circumstances,the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate is recommending that Your Honorable Body approve to rescind the sale of 65 Rother to Mr.Subedar,refund his deposit in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars($350.00)and the return the property to our inventory. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,dated March 28,2016,be received and filed;and That the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,be,and hereby is authorized to rescind the sale of 65 Rother to Mr.Abdul Subedar of 137 Stanislaus, Buffalo, New York 14212,and the deposit of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars($350.00)down payment is refunded,and that the property be returned to inventory. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.816 RESCIND SALE 67 WEIMAR (LOVEJOY DISTRICT) PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item No.805,C.C.P.4/28/15 In the above referenced item Your Honorable Body approved the sale of 67 Weimar to Mr.Gary Freedman and Mrs. Katerina Syntellis-Freedman,69 Weimar, Buffalo, New York 14206,in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars($3,500.00). Several notices have been mailed to Mr.and Mrs. Freedman requesting to consummate the sale of 67 Weimar. Final notice was sent stating failure to respond would result in rescind of the sale.This office received no response. Therefore,this office is recommending the Common Council approve to rescind the sale and the property be returned to our inventory. Based on the above circumstances,the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate is recommending that Your Honorable Body approve to rescind the sale of 6"Z Weimar to Mr.Gary Freedman and Mrs. Katerina Syntellis-Freedman and return the property to our inventory. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,dated March 29,2016,be received and filed;and That the Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate,be,and hereby is authorized to rescind the sale of 67 Weimar to Mr.Gary Freedman and Mrs. Katerina Syntellis-Freedman,69 Weimar, Buffalo, New York 14206,and that the property be returned to inventory for future sale. No deposit was received. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION NO.817 APPOINT ASSISTANT TO ASSESSOR(PERM)(2ND STEP)(MARTINEZ) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective April 11,2016 in the Department of Assessment and Taxation to the Position of Assistant to Assessor Permanent Appointment Second Step starting salary of$36,326 Kaylin Martinez,785 Perry Street, Buffalo 14210 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS,PARKS AND STREETS NO.818 NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10940[:INSTALL NO PARKING ON AMHERST STREET,SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN COLVIN AVENUE AND CRANDALL ROAD (DELAWARE DISTRICT) NO 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Amherst Street,south side Except 10:00 PM Friday Between Colvin Avenue to 7AM Monday and Crandall Road April 1 to November 15 NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10939 REPEAL NO PARKING ON AMHERST STREET,SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN COLVIN AVENUE AND CRANDALL ROAD (DELAWARE DISTRICT) 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Amherst Street,south side Except Saturday&Sunday between Colvin Avenue and Crandall Road NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10938 INSTALL NO LEFT TURN CRANDALL ROAD,NORTHBOUND AT AMHERST STREET (DELAWARE DISTRICT) REGULATIONS OF TURNS-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 Section 37 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: REGULATION OF TURNS STREET AT INTERSECTION HOURS DIRECTION PROHIBITION Crandall Road Amherst Street At all times northbound No Lelt Turn NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10937 INSTALL ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION CRANDALL ROAD-NORTHBOUND FROM CRANDALL CIRCLE TO AMHERST STREET (DELAWARE DISTRICT) ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION-INSTALL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo,the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,amending,or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,as stated below,to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That 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 Crandall Road northbound from Crandall Circle to Amherst Street NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10936 REPEAL ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION CRANDALL ROAD-SOUTHBOUND FROM AMHERST STREET TO CRANDALL CIRCLE (DELAWARE DISTRICT) ONE-WAY STREET DIRECTION-REPEAL In conformity with Section 49 of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances of the City of Buffalo,the City Engineer hereby notifies Your Honorable Body of this action supplementing,amending,or repealing existing provisions of Chapter 479 of the Ordinances,as stated below,to be effective forty five days after the first Council meeting at which they appear on the agenda as an item business. That that part of Section 22 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by repealing therefrom the following:ONE WAY STREET DIRECTION NAME OF STREET DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC MOVEMENT Crandall Road Southbound from Amherst Street to Crandall Circle NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10935 INSTALL NO STANDING ON DELAWARE AVENUE,EAST SIDE BETWEEN DAKOTA STREET AND TIOGA STREET (DELAWARE DISTRICT) 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Delaware Avenue,east side At all times Between Dakota Street and Tioga Street NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10934 INSTALL NO STANDING ON DELAWARE AVENUE,WEST SIDE BETWEEN A POINT 125 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH CURBLINE OF TIOGA STREET AND A POINT 200 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH CURBLINE OF HERTEL AVENUE (NORTH DISTRICT) 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 alter 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Delaware Avenue,west side at all times between a point 125 feet north of the north curbline of Tioga Street and a point 200 feet south of the south curbline of Hertel Avenue NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10933 PERMISSIVE PARKING-REPEAL ON DELAWARE AVENUE,WEST SIDE BETWEEN A POINT 125 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH CURBLINE OF TIOGA STREET AND A POINT 200 FEET SOUTH OF THE SOUTH CURBLINE OF HERTEL AVENUE (NORTH DISTRICT) 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 PERMISSIVE PARKING LOCATION PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING-DAILY Delaware Avenue,west side 1 HOUR PARKING between a point 125 feet north of the 7 AM TO 7 PM north curbline of Tioga Street and a point 200 feet south of the south curbline of Hertel Avenue NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10932 PERMISSIVE PARKING-REPEAL ON DELAWARE AVENUE,EAST SIDE BETWEEN DAKOTA STREET AND TIOGA STREET (NORTH DISTRICT) 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 PERMISSIVE PARKING LOCATION PERIOD OF PERMISSIVE PARKING-DAILY Delaware Avenue East Side 1 hour parking Between Dakota Street 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. and Tioga Street Except Sunday NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10931 INSTALL NO PARKING ON LLOYD STREET,WEST SIDE BETWEEN 75 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH CURBLINE OF PRIME STREET AND A POINT 60 FEET NORTH THEREFROM (FILLMORE DISTRICT) NO 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 24 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: NO PARKING PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Lloyd Street,west side At all times between 75 feet north of the north curbline of Prime Street and a point 60 feet north therefrom NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10930 INSTALL HANDICAPPED PARKING LLOYD STREET,WEST SIDE BETWEEN 35 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH CURBLINE OF PRIME STREET AND A POINT 40 FEET NORTH THEREFROM (FILLMORE DISTRICT) HANDICAPPED 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 26 Section 15 of Chapter 479 of Ordinances of the City of Buffalo be supplemented by adding thereto the following: HANDICAPPED PARKING HANDICAPPED PARKING LOCATION PERIOD OF HABDICAPPED PARKING Lloyd Street,west side At all times between 35 feet north of the north curbline of Prime Street and a point 40'north therefrom NOTIFICATION SERIAL#10924 INSTALL PERMISSIVE PARKING ON ELM STREET,EAST SIDE BETWEEN CLINTON STREET AND WILLIAM STREET (ELLICOTT DISTRICT) 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 Cotmcil 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 PROHIBITED PORTION OF HIGHWAY PROHIBITED PERIOD Elm Street East Side 2 hour parking between Clinton Street 8 am to 5 pm and William Street Monday-Friday RECEIVED AND FILED Waive 45 Days NO.819 CHANGE IN CONTRACT-CORRECTION COCA COLA FIELD SEATING REPLACEMENT FILLMORE DISTRICT I hereby submit to Your Honorable Body the following change for Coca Cola Field,Seating Replacement, Patterson Stevens Contract#93001386 1.)Deduct for Temporary Heating $Credit$28,755.00 2.)Additioal Seats add $ 1.038.00 The foregoing change results in a net decrease in the contract of Twenty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixteen Dollars and 07/100($27,716.07) Summary Original Contract Amount $758,415.00 Amount of this Change Order -$27,716.07 Revised Contract Amount $730,698.93 Costs have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works, Parks&Streets and were found to be fair and equitable Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated April 4,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to execute Change Order#1 in the amount of$27,716.07(Original Contract Amount$758,415.00-Change Order#1 $27,716.07 for a Total Contract Amount of$730,698.93)for the Coca Cola Field,Seating Replacement,with Patterson Stevens,C#93001386.The change results in a net decrease in the contract of$27,716.03. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.820 PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES FOR COMPACTOR HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE FROM COCA COLA FIELD. I respectfully request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter in an agreement with Republic Services compactor hauling and disposal of garbage from Coca Cola Field for a one year period beginning May 1,2016. Funds are available in account through 52002606-442100. The vendor has been chosen through an informal bid process. Results are below: Waste Management$10,529.00 Republic Services$7,181.00 Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated April 4,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into an agreement with Republic Services for compactor hauling and disposal of garbage from Coca Cola Field for a one (1) year period beginning May 1, 2016. Funds are available in Account#52002606-442100. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.821 PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT JOHNNIE B.WILEY SPORTS PAVILION IMPROVEMENTS AND UPGRADES ELLICOTT DISTRICT Permission is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks&Streets to hire Trautman Associates as the Consultant to provide Architectural, Engineering and Environmental services for Improvements and Upgrades to the Johnnie B.Wiley Sports Pavilion- Phase II Project. The City of Buffalo has been awarded a grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York(DASNY)of up to$1,965,000 for the project.The cost for consulting services is estimated not to exceed$175,000 and will be available in a grant account to be named at a later date.The Consultant has been chosen through a Request for Proposal(RFP)process. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be, and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated March 30, 2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire Trautman Associates as the consultant to provide architectural,engineering and environmental services for improvements and upgrades to the Johnnie B.Wiley Sports Pavilion-Phase II Project.The consultant was chosen through a Request for Proposals(RFP)process.The City of Buffalo has been awarded a grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York(DASNY)of up to$1,965,000 for the project. PASSED— AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.822 PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT-LOVEJOY POOL IMPROVEMENTS(LOV)(DPW) Permission is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire LaBelle Associates as a consultant to provide architectural and engineering services for Lovejoy Pool Improvements The cost for consulting services is estimated not to exceed$52,000.The funds will be available in account#30055906-445500.The consultant has been chosen through a Request for Proposal process(RFP). Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated April 8,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire LaBelle Associates as a consultant to provide architectural and engineering services for Lovejoy Pool Improvements.The consultant has been chosen through a Request for Proposal(RFP)process. The funds will be available in Account#30055906-445500. PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO.823 PERMISSION TO HIRE CONSULTANT SCHILLER PARK BUILDING PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS CDBG PROJECT NO.SP41-50200,IDIS NO.9298 LOVEJOY DISTRICT I hereby request that Your Honorable Body authorize the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets permission to hire Stieglitz Snyder Architecture as the consultant to provide architectural & engineering services for the Schiller Park Building Public Facilities Improvements.The consultant will be chosen through a Request for Proposals(RFP)process. The cost for consulting services is estimated not to exceed$20,000.00. Funds are available in DA9B2007-470000 and an account to be named at a later date. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated March 4,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to hire Stieglitz Snyder Architecture as the consultant to provide architectural and engineering services for the Schiller Park Building Public Facilities Improvements.The consultant was chosen through a Request for Proposals(RFP)process. Funds are available in Account DAgB2007-470000 and an account to be named at a later date. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.824 PERMISSION TO HIRE FOR 2016-2017 CITYWIDE TREE REMOVAL Request for Proposals were publicly announced March 16,2016 and I received the following formal sealed proposals for the 2016-2017 Citywide Tree Removal which were publicly opened on March 29,2016, The following proposals were received- Company Proposal Schneck's Tree Removal $369,125.00 The Davey Tree Expert Co. $386,860.00 Tree Care of New York $392,890.00 Eastwood Industries, Inc. $807,450.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all proposals received and that Schneck's Tree Removal,with a bid of Three Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand,One Hundred Twenty Five 00/100($369,125.00),is the lowest responsible proposer in accordance with the scope of services. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks&Streets to order on the basis of the lowest responsible bidders. Funding for this project is available in the Tree Removal 2016 Bond Sale authorized by the Common Council and other account(s)to be named at a later date. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated April 7,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into an agreement for Citywide Tree Removal 2016-2017,with Schneck's Tree Removal,with a bid of$369,125.00. Funding for this project is available in Tree Removal 2016 Bond Sale authorized by the Common Council and other account(s)to be named at a later date. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.825 REPORT OF BIDS AUTUMNWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS CDBG PROJECT NO.AW41-50203,IDIS NO.9126 LOVEJOY DISTRICT I requested on March 15th,2016 and received the following formal bids for the Autumnwood Community Center Public Facilities Improvements project on March 29th,2016. Contractor Base Bid Alt#1 Alt#2 Miller Enterprises Inc $51,000.00 $14,700.00 $7,500.00 Hadala Construction Inc $90,400.00 $33,000.00 $4,000.00 Nichtor Construction $96,700.00 $17,400.00 $4,600.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Miller Enterprises, Inc,with a Base Bid of$51,000+Alt#1 for $14,700+Alt#2 for$7,500+10%contingency of$7,320 for a total amount of Eighty Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars&00/100($80,520.00),is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to order the work on the basis of the lowest responsible bid. Funding for this project is available in account#DJ9B2037-47000. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated April 6,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into an agreement for the Auturrmwood Community Center Public Facilities Improvements,with Miller Enterprises, Inc.,with a total bid amount of$80,520.00(Base Bid of$51,000 +Alt.#1 of$14,700.00+Alt.#2 of$7,500.00+a 10%contingency of$7,320.00 for a total bid amount of$80,520.00). Funding for this project is available in Account#DJ9B2037-47000. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.826 REPORT OF BIDS JFK PARK CONCESSION BUILDING&DAVEY PARK PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS CDBG PROJECT NO.JFK41-50200,IDIS NO.9134 CDBG PROJECT NO.D41-50200,IDS NO.9133 I advertised for bids on 3/15/16 and received the following formal bids for the JFK Park Concession Building&Davey Park Public Facilities Improvements on 3/29/2016. Contractor Base Bid Alt.#1 Alt.#2 Alt.#3 Miller Enterprises JFK Park $47,000.00 $1,700.00 $2,000.00 $11,700.00 Davey Park $61,000.00 $7,000.00 $5,200.00 $14,000.00 Northern Dreams Inv JFK Park $74,000.00 $1,200.00 $2,000.00 $12,000.00 Davey Park $57,668.00 $3,000.00 $5,200.00 $10,500.00 Hadala Construction JFK Park $98,300.00 $5,500.00 $2,000.00 $11,500.00 Davey Park $115,000.00 $5,500.00 $15,000.00 $17,000.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Miller Enterprises, Inc.with a total bid of$149,600.00 plus a 10% contingency of$14,960.00 for a total amount of One Hundred Sixty Four Thousand Five Hundred Sixty 00/100 Dollars($164,560.00)is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. This project is being carried out with federal financial aid from the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).The contractor is not subject to the City of Buffalo Apprenticeship Training Program.The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 u(section 3).The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135,which implement section 3. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to order on the basis of the lowest responsible bid. Funding for this project is available in account#DA9B2007-470000 and an account to be named at a later date. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated April 6,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into an agreement for the JFK Park Concession Building and Davey Park Public Facilities Improvements,with Miller Enterprises, Inc.,with a total bid amount of$164,560.00(Base Bid of $149,600.00 + a 10% contingency of $14,960.00 for a total bid amount of $164,560.00). Funding for this project is available in Account #DA9B2007-470000,and an account to be named at a later date. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.827 REPORT OF BIDS NORTH WEST BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS CDBG PROJECT NO.NW41-50203,IDIS NO.9129 NORTH DISTRICT I requested on March 15th,2016 and received the following formal bids for the North West Buffalo Community Center Public Facilities Improvements project on March 29th,2016. Contractor Base Bid Alt#1 Alt#2 Morris Masonry Restoration $43,422.50 $11,750.00 $17,600.00 Hadala Construction Inc $62,967.00 $15,000.00 $18,000.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of all bids received and that Morris Masonry Restoration, LLC,with a Base Bid of $43,422.50+Alt#1 for$11,750+Alt#2 for$17,600+a 10%contingency of$7,277.25 for a total amount of Eighty Thousand Forty Nine Dollars&75/100 ($80,049.75),is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the plans and specifications. I recommend that Your Honorable Body authorize the Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets to order the work on the basis of the lowest responsible bid. Funding for this project is available in account#DJ9B2037-470000. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, dated April 6,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into an agreement for the North West Buffalo Community Center Public Facilities Improvements Project, with Morris Masonry Restoration, LLC, with a total bid amount of $80;049.75 (Base Bid of $#3,422.50 + Alt. #1 for $11,750.00 + Alt. #2 of $17,600.00 + a 10% contingency of $7,277.25 for a total bid amount of $80,049.75). Funding for this project is available in Account#DJ9B2037-470000. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.828 REPORT OF BIDS CITY OF BUFFALO CITYWIDE STREET CUT REPAIR PROJECT ALL DISTRTICTS In obtaining these bids for the above mentioned project, I have asked for unit price covering the various items of work and material which will be performed. The final cost of the work will be based on the actual measured quantities of materials entering into the work and may be either more or less than the total bid. The following bids were received: Base Bid Nova Site Company $ 776,625.00 Mark Cerrone, Inc. $ 949.962.50* Destro&Bros Concrete Co. Inc. $1,032,625.00 Amherst Paving Inc. $1,104,180.00 • Mark Cerone, Inc.'s bid was adjusted to correct a mathematical error their unit price bid extension. I hereby certify that the low bidder for the above project is Nova Site Company. I respectfully recommend a contract award in the amount of$1,200,000.00(the Project Budget).The quantities in the contract for the lowest responsible bidder will be increased to match the project budget as specified in the project proposal. Funds for this contract are available in a Division of Water account to be named at a later date. The engineer's estimate for this work is$1,184,600.00. The attached is certified to be a true and correct statement of the bid received. Under provisions of the General Municipal Law,any of the bidders may withdraw his bid if an award of the contract is not made by May 7,2016. Individual bid submissions are available in our office for inspection and copies are available upon request Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets,dated April 11, 2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to enter into an agreement for the Citywide Street Cut Repair Project,with Nova Site Company,with a bad bid mount of$776,625.00. Funds for this contract are available in a Division of Water account to be named at a later date. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.829 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT EPF GRANT 12N070 FUNDING AWARDED TO SHAKESPEARE IN DELAWARE PARK Shakespeare in Delaware Park(SDP)has been awarded by the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation(OPRHP)a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund for a park project to be located in Delaware Park,a site located within the territorial jurisdiction of this City of Buffalo.As a requirement under the rules of these programs,SDP must obtain the approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located Authorization is hereby requested from Your Honorable Body to approve and endorse the application of Shakespeare in Delaware Park for a grant under the Environmental Protection Fund for a park project known as"12N070-Shakespeare in Delaware Park"and located within this community.And further, should Shakespeare in Delaware Park be unable to do so,said property shall be forever maintained by the City of Buffalo as a municipal park in this community consistent with the rules promulgated by OPRHP. Grant Name Amount Description EPF #12N070 $50,000 Lighting towers&equipment Your consideration toward this request is greatly appreciated. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets,dated March 7, 2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to accept a grant in the amount of $50,000 awarded to Shakespeare in Delaware Park by the New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation(PRHP)under the Environmental Protection Fund("EPF")12N070 for a park project to be located in Delaware Park,a site located within the territorial jurisdiction of the City of Buffalo.Shakespeare in Delaware Park is required to obtain the approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in which the project will be located.The grant is to be used for lighting towers and equipment. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE NO.830 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION-JUDGES AND POLICE CONFERENCE OF EC The Buffalo Police Department recently received the attached request to accept a$1,000 donation from the Judges and Police Conference of Erie County, NY.This donation to the Department will be used to support and provide equipment and supplies for the canine unit. The Buffalo Police Department hereby requests approval and permission from your Honorable Body to accept this donation. If approved,the funds will be placed in a special revenue account and then utilized to purchase equipment and other items needed specifically for the canine unit to facilitate the required tasks of Canine Officers to perform their law enforcement duties. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department dated April 6,2016,be received and filed; and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department to accept a donation from the Judge and Police Conference of Erie County, NY in the amount of$1,000.00.The donation will be placed in a special revenue account and then utilized to purchase equipment and other items needed specifically for the canine unit to facilitate the required tasks of canine officers to perform their law enforcement duties. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.831 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO(2)NEW POLICE VEHICLES As part of the City of Buffalo claim for FEMA funding/reimbursement for activity related to the November 2014 storm,the Buffalo Police Department submitted and has received reimbursement for two(2)marked police vehicles and equipment that were destroyed during this storm.As part of the FEMA requirements,the City of Buffalo must replace the two(2)destroyed vehicles and applicable equipment. Therefore,the Buffalo Police Department hereby requests permission from your honorable body to add two additional marked vehicles to the current order being processed. The Buffalo Police Department and the Purchase Department have already followed local procurement guidelines and have obtained the best possible price for the marked vehicle and options selected. In addition,the purchase of these two(2)additional marked vehicles will be charged to account#25122007 474200 11314 specifically set up for this purpose. If you have any questions or concerns,please contact Inspector Joseph Strano at 851-4879. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and expediency in addressing this matter. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department,dated March 28,2016,be received and filed; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department to purchase two(2)marked police vehicles and equipment that was destroyed during the November 2014 storm.As part of the City of Buffalo's claim for FEMA funding/reimbursement for activity related to the November 2014 storm,the City of Buffalo must replace the two destroyed vehicles and equipment.The purchase of these two vehicles will be charged to Account#25122007 474200 11314,specifically set up for this purpose. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT& INSPECTION SERVICES NO.832 APPOINT SUPERVISOR OF ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS(PROV)(MAX)(GOULD) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective 3/28/2016 in the Department of permit&Inspection Services Division of Inspections to the Position of Supervisor of Elevator Inspections Provisional Appointment Fifth Step starting salary of$61,425 Kevin Gould,3 Willink Ave, Buffalo 14210 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION,FINANCE,POLICY& URBAN AFFAIRS NO.833 DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT The Division of Purchase is requesting permission to dispose of obsolete equipment/vehicles by means of auction or scrap. Department of Police: 1 -8 FT Pro Guard Snow Plow-Good Condition 50-Star Sabre light bars-used for law enforcement only 87-Crown Vic rear hard seats-good condition 1-Sice tire changer S408MAXI AM[21476]-used 1 -Set of 4 Wheels and tires Formula 1 P-275-25ZR26 98W XL-good condition 1 -Coats tire changer 40/40[23266]-used 1 -Grey bumper jack TNT550 used 1 -Hein Werner bumper jack AL25-used 1 -Hein Werner bumper jack-used 1 -NAPA Fleet bumper jack-used 2-Weaver Floor jacks-used 1-Bumper jack make unknown-used 1 -Hydro jack make unknown-used 1-set of 4 OTC stinger wheel jacks-used 1 -Jenny steam cleaner 760C-used[21476] 1-Robinair R12 A/C machine-for parts 2-Ammco Brake Lathes-used Division of Telecommunications: 1-Us L text Pentium 4 Computer 1-Intel Pentium 3 Computer 1-APC Backup 650 2-Applied Magic Screen Play 4-CD Roms 4-Laptops 10-Computer keyboards 4-Tripods 1-IBM IntelliStation computer 1-VCR mini DV super VHS 2-HP Pavilion monitors m 70 2-IBM Monitors 1-eMachine monitor 1-Sony Trinitron monitor 1-Ademco Monitor 1-Gateway 2000 edit system 1-Panasonic DVD memory to card video recorder 3-Multi Pin cables 1-XP 4300 Workstation City Id#052713 1-Dvcpro deck City Id#051415 1-Panasonic Monitor model 2086 City Id#051415 1-Office Map rack 2-Video rack shelves 3-JVC 2700 1-HP Pavilion 500 City Id#051663 1-HP Pavilion 515 City Id#05167 3-JVC Camera Controller RS2000 1-Video Audio Converter City Id#047599 1-Keyboard rack with keyboard 2-AT&T trimline telephones 1-Panasonic Proline monitor 1389 1-Panasonic 850 edit controller City Id#051454 1-Videotec vsg 201 City Id#03658 4 1-Auto Patch Box of wheels City Id#036581 1-Microline printer Department of Streets: 15-16'Smith Salt Spreaders, Item#1-5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 19,20,22,23,25 3-16'Flink Salt Spreaders, Item#9, 15,24 7-18'Flink Salt Spreaders, Item#6,7,8, 12, 17, 18,21 S-161 2007 Sterling Packer Department of Engineering: E-605 1996 Chevrolet Utility pickup. E-640 1999 Ford F-150 pickup Department of Real Estate: R-9701 1997 Chevrolet pickup REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF PARKING NO.834 CITY TAKEOVER OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLE Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body to allow the Department of Parking to take into our inventory an abandoned car that was never claimed from our impound. Proper notification was given to the owner. The car is a 2008 Chrysler Aspen,vin#1A8HX58268F106083 This car will be used for Parking personnel enforcing meters in the Central Business District. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of Parking,dated April 1,2016,be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of Parking to take into inventory an abandoned car that was never claimed from impound. Proper notification was given to the owner.The car is a 2008 Chrysler Aspen.This car will be used for Parking personnel enforcing meters in the Central Business District. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.835 PERMISSION SOUGHT FOR$6,000 PER MONTH FOR"BACK OFFICE SOFTWARE"CAPACITY IN ADDITION TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED$243,750 FOR 125 REFURBISHED PAY STATION PARKING METERS. PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item No.599.C.C.P.03/15/16 Previously on March 15,2016 as Item Numberedm 599 Your Honorable Body approved the expenditure of$243,750 for 125 refurbished pay station parking meters.The permission to expend the required monthly$6,000 fee payable for the"back office software"capacity needed to operate the 125 refurbished pay stations was inadvertently not requested/included in the previously approved Item 599 and I am therefore now requesting permission from Your Honorable Body to obligate the City to make those$6.000 monthly fee payments for the"back office software"capacity needed to operate the 125 refurbished pay station parking meters. Funding is available from 11413006-444201 Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of Parking,dated April 7,2016,be received and filed; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of Parking to expend the required monthly$6,000 fee payable for the"back office software"capacity needed to operate the 125 refurbished pay stations,which was inadvertently not requested/included in the item previously approved by the Common Council. Finding is available in Account#11413006-444201. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.836 PURCHASE 2 NEW VEHICLES Permission is requested from Your Honorable Body for the purchase of two(2)new trucks to be utilized by Parking Enforcement Officers. Recently,the Purchasing Department auctioned and sold seven(7)very old trucks from the Parking Fleet. These new vehicles are critical for our Department in providing enforcement. None of these trucks will be used as take home vehicles. Funds were allocated in the 2015/2016 budget,Account#11413007-474100. Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of the Parking,dated April 7,2016,be received and filed; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department to purchase two(2)new trucks to be utilized by Parking Enforcement Officers.These vehicles will not be used as take home vehicles. Funding is available in the 2015-2016 Budget,Account#11413007-474100. PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO.837 TRANSFER OF VEHICLE FROM DART STREET IMPOUND INVENTORY TO FIRE MARSHALS Permission is requested for Your Honorable Body to allow the transfer of a vehicle from Dart Street Impound inventory to be used by the Fire Marshals for surveillance and undercover work. An unmarked vehicle from our inventory will allow fire personnel to be less conspicuous in their pursuit of persons suspected of criminal activity. As a matter of clarification,this is not a take-home"vehicle but one that will be used by personnel on their assigned shift. Fire will be taking a vehicle currently assigned to the unit out-of service as it is no longer able to pass inspection. The vehicle is a 2011 Kia with vin# Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the Commissioner of Parking,dated April 1,2016,be received and filed; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of Parking to transfer a vehicle from the Dart Street Impound inventory to the Fire Marshals for surveillance and undercover work.The vehicle is a 2011 Kia.This vehicle will not be used as a"take-home"vehicle,but one that will be used by personnel on their assigned shift. Fire will be taking a vehicle currently assigned to the unit out of service as it is no longer able to pass inspection. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.838 APPOINT JUNIOR TRAFFIC CLERKS(PERM)(MAX)(PEARCE) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective 4/6/2016 in the Department of Parking Division of Parking Violations Bureau to the Position of Junior Traffic Clerk Permanent Open- Competitive Maximum starting salary of$37,379 Samantha Y. Pearce,229 Berkshire Ave, Buffalo 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES&RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING NO.839 APPOINT COMM ON CITIZENS RIGHTS&COMMUNITY RELATIONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective April 4th,2016 in the Department of Community Services&Recreational Programming Division of Comm.On Citizens Rights& Community Relations to the Position of Executive Director Exempt Non-Competitive flat starting salary of$86,427 Richard Morrisroe, 10 Willink Ave, Buffalo 14210 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NO.840 APPOINT ASST DIR TO THE COMM ON CITIZENS RIGHTS&COMM(MANNEY) Certificate of Appointment Appointment effective April 11th,2016 in the Department of Community Services&Recreational Programming Division of Citizens Rights&Community Relations to the Position of Asst Dir to the Commissioner on Citizens Rights&Comm Permanent Exempt flat starting salary of$52,000 Carolyn E.Manney,257 Westminster Ave, Buffalo 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RESOURCES NO.841 2016 PALLADIAN/EAP CONTRACT Palladian Award following RFP was approved with condition that assessment be completed on city employees served in 2015. PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item#100,C.C.P.January 19,2016 RECEIVED AND FILED FROM THE CITY CLERK NO.842 CORRECTION TO ITEM NO.2452,CCP DECEMBER 8,2015"PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT W/ACCELA,INC.LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRIOR COUNCIL REFERENCE: Item No.2452,CCP December 8,2015; Item No.601,CCP March 15,2016 On August 28,2015,a Request for Proposal(RFP)was issued from and in coordination with MIS for a Legislative Management Software as a Solution (SaaS)solution. Proposals would streamline the processes of the various divisions of The Common Council while promoting efficiency and increased government transparency according to the directives of the Council President. In October 2015,an ad hoc committee of commissioners and staff from the City Clerk,Council Staff,and MIS offices reviewed submissions and found Accela, Inc.(Accela)to have submitted a proposal most valuable to The City in accordance with the project parameters set in the RFP. Your Honorable Body authorized the City Clerk to enter an agreement with Accela to provide a Legislative Management System Service at an amount estimated not to exceed$2040.00 per month. In negotiations with Accela and from discussing optional modules presented in their RFP proposal,The City elected to add the additional service of"Digital Boardroom,"which brought the initial estimated$2040.00 per month to$2997.60 per month.This communication seeks to clarify that the starting price charged for monthly services with Accela will be exactly$2,997.6o. Pursuant to section 3 of the Agreement with Accela,this starting price may be changed in instances where The City has exercised its election to have Accela provide additional features to the software as described in the RFP and Accela's proposal.The funds are available in the following account: #10220006-432004 city clerk,"engineering and technical" Mr. Rivera moved: That the above item be,and the above communication from the City Clerk be received and filed;and That the Common Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Accela, Inc.for the Legislative Management Software Professional Services Contract to streamline the process of the various divisions of the Common Council while promotion efficiency and increased government transparency according to the directives of the Council President,subject to modifications and approval as to form by the Corporation Counsel.This service is estimated not to exceed$2,997.60 per month.The previous Communication to the Common Council estimated costs not to exceed$2,040.00 per month;however,the City elected to add the additional service of"Digital Boardroom". Funding is available in Account#10220006- 4732004 City Clerk,"Engineering and Technical". PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO.843 ITEM RETURNED TO CITY CLERK BY MAYOR WITHOUT APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL I hereby inform you that the following Item which was passed by the Common Council on March 15,2016 No.664 Waive Permit Fees for Subaru Bflo&Mile Chase in the Elmwood Village No.669 Waive Garbage&Recycling Tote Fee Central Terminal No. No.670 Dyngus Day Event Waive Garbage&Recycling Tote Fee Dyngus Day Event No.680 Waive Park Rental&Special Event Fees-Masten District Easter Egg Hunt&Lovejoy Easter Egg Hunt Was presented to the Mayor on March 18,2016,and returned to the City Clerk on March 28,2016 without approval or disapproval Respectfully submitted, Gerald A.Chwalinski City Clerk RECEIVED AND FILED NO.844 LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS Attached hereto are communications from persons applying for liquor licenses from the New York State Division of Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Address Business Name Owner 225 Fuhrmann Blvd Outer Harbor Management Group Be Our Guest LTD 41 Columbia St Lockhouse Distillery Eight Buffalo Spirits LLC 160 Delaware Ave 160 Delaware Ave AVI Foodsystem Inc. 2113-2115 Seneca St Schupper House 2115 Seneca Street LLC 2263-2265 Delaware Ave KO Bar and Grill Kevin Osinski&Mark Supples 2227 Genesee St Sophisticated Soul Extreme Management NY LLC 49 W Chippewa St D Tour Catalina Wine Mixer Inc 2115 Seneca St Schupper House NYS Liquor Auth Notice RECEIVED AND FILED NO.845 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-Michael Moffett, Darlene Muhammad,Anita Hansbrough, Donald Myers, Kate McKeating, RECEIVED AND FILED NO.846 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: Administration, Finance&Urban Affairs-Carolyn Manney RECEIVED AND FILED NO.847 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS-COUNCIL INTERNS I transmit herewith appointments to the position of Council Intern. Mr. Rivera moved the approval of the appointments to the position of Council Intern. ADOPTED. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective March 29,2016 in the Department of Common Council Division of North Council District to the Position of Intern VIII Unclassified Non-Competitive Flat starting salary of$15.00 per hour James Vossler,273 Riverside Ave, Buffalo 14207 ADOPTED NO.848 APPOINTMENTS-TEMPORARY,PROVISIONAL OR PERMANENT I transmit herewith Appointments in the various departments made at the Minimum(Temporary, Provisional or Permanent)(as per contract requirements). REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT Appointment effective March 28,2016 in the Department of Permit&Inspection Services Division of Licenses to the Position of License Inspector Provisional Appointment first step starting salary of$45,296 Davette M. Patton,81 Shirley Avenue, Buffalo 14215 REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS,PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES NON-OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS NO.849 L.BEAHAN&0-COMMENTS GREEN CODE Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office RECEIVED AND FILED NO.850 L.BRANDON-NYSDEC COMMENT PERIOD BROWNFIELD CLEANUP PROG QUEEN CITY LANDING-975 AND 1005 FUHRMANN BLVD To Whom It May Concern: RE: Brownfield Cleanup Site#C915304 The enclosed public notice announces the receipt of a complete Brownfield Cleanup Program application package by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Pursuant to ECL Section 27-1407(5),a public notice announcing the receipt of an application must be sent to parties on the site contact list. Please read the enclosed public notice and review the application package in the site document repository for further information regarding the application and how to submit comments. Very truly yours, Lani J. Brandon, Esq. Public Notice The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(DEC)has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program(BCP)application from Queen City Landing, LLC for a site known as the Queen City Landing,site ID#C915304.This site is located in the City of Buffalo,within the County of Erie,and is located at 975 and 1005 Fuhrmann Boulevard.Comments regarding this application must be submitted no later than May 6,2016.A copy of the application and other relevant documents are available at the document repository located at Buffalo&Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203. Information regarding the site and how to submit comments can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical160058.html or send comments to Jaspal Walia, Project Manager, NYSDEC-Region 9,270 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14203;Jaspal.Walia@dec.ny.gov;or call 716-851- 7220. To have information such as this notice sent right to your email,sign up with county email listservs available at www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/61092.html. RECEIVED AND FILED NO.851 K.LEE-RECOMMENDATIONS FROM REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER TASK FORCE Registered Sex Offender Awareness Task Force CHAIRMAN-KEYON LEE Final Task Force Recommendations for Common Council Consideration 1.The task force sees a need for a body to maintain continuous awareness of Sex Offender Notification and Awareness.To this end we propose the Common Council establish an Ongoing Sex Abuse Awareness task force. 2.The Task Force proposes that the Buffalo Common Council Designate the 2nd week in April every year as Sex Abuse Awareness Week in Buffalo. 3.The Task Force recommends the Council Resolves that Buffalo Police Department will provide annually provide a PDF copy of the Sex Offender Notification list for Buffalo and Buffalo Schools to make Hard Copies that will placed in the Parent Room at All schools and other Various Community Sites. 4.The Task Force recommends that ACCESS POINTS be Identified in all 9 Councilmatic Districts for the purpose of having a location that people can Access Online resources and Have printed Hard Copy of the Sex Offender notification list available. 5.The Task force proposes the BPD provide quarterly Crime Analysis Targeted Outreach(CATO)to the Task force and the Task force implement strategies to Target Awareness where it is most needed. 6.The Task Force proposes Recording a Video the Sex Abuse awareness training and Post to Cities Website and Play periodically on Public Access Television and Social Media outlets. 7.The Task force proposes the Council funds Public Service Announcements on Sex abuse Awareness and training workbooks for community leaders' trainings. 8.The Task Force proposes Each Council Member will in conjunction with the Task Force Sponsor a Sex Abuse Awareness Event Annually in their Districts.One Council District per month. 9.The Task Force notes that the Buffalo Scho01 s has agreed to adopt an Evidence Based Prevention Curriculum to train students on Sex Abuse Awareness. REFERRED TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON POLICE OVESIGHT NO.852 M.MELLIGAN-EMPOWER GIRLS BUFFALO Hello, This is a formal request to address the Common Council at the upcoming committee development meeting on April 29th at 1:00pm. The discussion will be regarding an educational program entitled EMPOWER GIRLS BUFFALO,conducted by Michele Melligan,founder of the program. Thank you for the opportunity, Michele Melligan REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO.853 NYSDEC-COMMENT PERIOD BROWNFIELD CLEANUP PROG 19 NORTH ST Brownfield Application Received for Site in Buffalo; Public Comment Invited The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(DEC)has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program(BCP)application from 23 North Street LLC for a site known as 19 North Street,site ID#C915303.This site is located in the City of Buffalo,within the County of Erie,and is located at 19 North Street. Comments regarding this application must be submitted no later than April 29,2016.A copy of the application and other relevant documents are available at the document repository located at Buffalo&Erie County Public Library-Central(Downtown)Branch, 1 Lafayette Square. Buffalo, NY 14203. Information regarding the site and how to submit comments can be found at http:liwww.dec.ny.govlchemical160058.html or send comments to Timothy Dieffenbach, Project Manager, NYS Dept.of Environmental Conservation-Region 9,270 Michigan Avenue. Buffalo. NY 14203; Timothy.Dieffenbach@dec.nv.gov or call 716-851-7220. NOTE:General information about New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program can be found at http://www.dec.ny.qov/chemical/8450.html Please do not respond to this email. Replies go to an untended mailbox. If you have questions about these sites,please use the contact information provided above. RECEIVED AND FILED NO.854 R.WYATT-CONCERNS 3500 MAIN ST HABIBI SHEESHA HOOKAH LOUNGE Barry A.Weinstein,Town Supervisor Amherst Municipal Building 5583 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 Dear Mr.Weinstein: I write you to as a request to meet with your regarding a couple of issues relative to the Habibi Sheesha Hookah Lounge located at 3500 Main Street and resident concerns of the University Plaza on Main Street. Residents assumed it is the City of Buffalo University District. The Hahibi Sheesha Hookah Lounge as you are probably aware is the place of a recent shooting incident.Although the police are addressing the legal matter, I would like to discuss with you the operation of hours,most importantly, I would like to introduce myself to you and have a conversation,so in the future our discussions will be from a more positive prospective. Please feel free to contact my office to make arrangements to meet with me at your convenience. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, Rasheed N.C.Wyatt University District Councilmember REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO.855 R.WYATT-ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE POLICY FROM SAN ANTONIO,TX Mike Seaman, Director Treasury and Collections 65 Niagara Sq.,City Hall-Room 117 Buffalo, NY 14202 Dear Mr.Seaman: Please find attached an Accounts Receivable Policy from the City of San Antonio,Texas.After reviewing,it seemed to augment in specificity.Some of the issues related to Chapter C,Article 10-15 as if relates to Accounts Receivable. It will probably need some tweaking,but could be part of the request made by the Common Council leadership to address the accounts receivable concerns. Sincerely, Rasheed N.C.Wyatt University District Councilmember Copy available for review in the City Clerk's Office REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE PETITIONS NO.856 M.MCGUIGAN,AGENT,USE 905 ELMWOOD,TENANT BUILDOUT AT BASEMENT 1ST&2ND FLOORS FOR A RESTAURANT(HRG 4/19)(DEL) REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND THE CITY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR COMMITTEES CIVIL SERVICE (RASHEED N.C.WYATT,CHAIRPERSON) NO.857 APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMISSION ON CITIZEN RIGHTS&COMMUNITY RELATIONS(MORRISROE)(MAYOR) (CCP#16-685,03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 685 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the appointment of Richard J.Morrisroe Esq to the Position of Executive Director of Commission on Citizen Rights&Community Relations is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.858 APPOINT ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT CLERK(INTER)(PERM)(CASCIO)(PW) (CCP#16-718,03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 718 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the Permanent appointment of Bonieda Cascio,27 Groveland St, Buffalo, NY 14214 to the Position of Associate Account Clerk at the Intermediate Salary of$40,523.00 approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.859 APPOINT DOG CONTROL OFFICER(INTER)(PROV)(GORSKI)(PW) (CCP#16-719,03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 719 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the Provisional appointment of Jennifer Gorski,394 Ideal St, Buffalo, NY 14206 to the Position of Dog Control Officer at the Intermediate Salary of$26,508.00 approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.860 APPOINT SUPERVISOR OF STREET SANITATION I(INTER)(PERMANENT)(LOMBARDO)(PW) (CCP#16-720,03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 720 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the Permanent appointment of John Lombardo, 163 Bird Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 to the Position of Supervisor of Street Sanitation I at the Intermediate Salary of$39,010.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.861 APPOINT SUPERVISOR OF STREET SANITATION I(MAX)(PERMANENT)(MAUND)(PW) (CCP#16-721,03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 721 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the Permanent appointment of Dale Maund, 16 Wheelock St, Buffalo, NY 14208 to the Position of Supervisor of Street Sanitation I at the Maximum Salary of$40,380.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.862 APPOINT POLICE CAPTAIN(PERM)(JOYCE)(POL) (CCP#16-723 03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 723 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the Permanent appointment of Robert Joyce,34 Lamed Lane,Orchard Park 14127 to the Position of Police Captain at the Salary of$92,271.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.863 APPOINT BUILDING INSPECTOR(INTER)(PERMANENT)(MAZZONE)(EDPI) (CCP#16-731 03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 731 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the Permanent appointment of Philip Mazzone,254 Schiller St, Buffalo 14206 to the Position of Building Inspector at the Intermediate Salary of$47,180.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.864 APPOINT JUNIOR COLLECTION OFFICER(MAX)(PERMANENT)(GERALD)(A&F) (CCP#16-734 03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That Communication 734 of March 29,2016,be received and filed and that the Permanent appointment of Veronica Gerald,57 Pauline St, Buffalo, NY 14214 to the Position of Junior Collection Officer at the Maximum Salary of$38,191.00 is hereby approved. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.865 NOTICES OF APPOINTMENTS-TEMP/PROV/PERM (CCP#16-742,03/29) Mr.Wyatt moved: That the above item be the same and hereby is Received and Filed ADOPTED FINANCE (RICHARD A.FONTANA,CHAIRPERSON) NO.866 PERMISSION TO DISPOSE/AUCTION/SCRAP CITY OF BUFFALO LVT MACHINES AND BRIDGE COUNTER WEIGHT MATERIAL(DPW) (ITEM NO.707,C.C.P.,MAR.29,2016) Mr. Fontana moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to auction seven(7)1940s vintage Landing Vehicle Tracked,Model 4("LVT').These machines were used for many years to break ice in the shallower areas of the Buffalo River and Cazenovia Creek not reachable by the Fireboat Edward M.Cotter. Due to the equipment's advanced age,improvements made to Cazenovia Creek,and improved ice jam mitigation techniques performed by the Engineering Division,these pieces of equipment are no longer useful. That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets to auction two(2)large steel ignots that were used as counterweights on the South Park Lift Bridge before the last rehabilitation.As part of the bridge rehabilitation,the ignots were removed from the counterweight and the bridge was rebalanced.The ignots are no longer useful to the operations of the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.867 WAIVER OF PERFORMANCE BOND(PURCHASE) (ITEM NO.733,C.C.P.,MAR.29,2016) Mr. Fontana moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Director of Purchase to waive the performance bond on the pending purchase contract with Central Dodge Inc.for the purchase of Police pursuit vehicles and uplifting equipment. In lieu of a performance bond,Central Dodge will provide a Letter of Credit from their bank as approved by the Commissioner of Administration and Finance,with pending approval from the Common Council. If approved,the Letter of Credit will be forwarded to the Law Department for approval as to form. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.868 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN GROUP HEALTH,INC.AND THE CITY OF BUFFALO(HR) (ITEM NO.735,C.C.P.,MAR.29,2016) Mr. Fontana moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; That the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources to enter into an administrative services agreement between Group Health, Inc.,an Emblem Health Company,and the City of Buffalo to provide a dental benefit plan for certain City employees. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (JOSEPH GOLOMBEK JR.,CHAIRPERSON) NO 869 URBAN HOMESTEAD PROGRAM-ADDITIONS TO LIST OF ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES(STRAT PLAN) (ITEM NO.698,C.C.P.,MAR.29,2016) Mr.Golombek moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council without recommendation; That the Common Council hereby approves the list of properties, previously submitted by the Office of Strategic Planning on March 22, 2016, acquired through In Rem 49 of homestead eligible properties,which are within approved Urban Renewal Areas and Comprehensive Code Enforcement Areas;and that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the documents for the transfer of title of the properties to qualified purchasers. PASSED. AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.870 REQUEST TO REVIEW PUBLIC DRAFT UNIFIED DEV ORDINANCE(STRAT PLAN) (C.C.P.15-2018,OCT 13) Mr.Golombek now moves that the above item is hereby referred to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED. NO.871 A.VUKELIC&O-WHEELCHAIRACCESS FOR SHOSHONE PARK (C.C.P.#15-1825,SEPT15) Mr.Golombek now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED LEGISLATION (CHRISTOPHER P.SCANLON,CHAIRPERSON) NO.872 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION OF LITTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL RULES AS CONDITION OF PARK USE PERMIT(DPW) (ITEM NO.716,C.C.P.,MAR.29,2016) Mr.Scanlon moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council without recommendation; Mr.Scanlon moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED NO.873 NEW FOOD STORE LICENSE RENEWALS-AMENDED(DPIS) (ITEM NO.448,C.C.P.,MAR.4,2014) Mr.Scanlon moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; That the following list of Food Stores in the University District were approved with conditions: • Food Plus Market, LLC,414 Amherst East; • 7-Elevenlnc.#35135,3428 Bailey; • Coral African Verity Store,3335 Bailey; • West African International Market,3125 Bailey; • Family Dollar Stores of NY, Inc.,3364 Bailey; • Right Price LLC,2883 Bailey; • The Red Sea,3154 Bailey; • Waryar,3215 Bailey; • Bailey Mart,3444 Bailey; • Imperial Food Market,3045 Bailey; • Bailey Fish&Seafood Inc.,3314 Bailey; • Bailey Express Market,3343 Bailey; • Bailey Food Market,3209 Bailey; • An Chau Asian Market,3304 Bailey; • Fastrac Markets LLC,2751 Bailey; • Family Dollar#5242,2565 Bailey; • Dollar General#12803,3079 Bailey; • Comstock Deli&Grocery,262 Comstock; • WN Gas Mart, 1266 Delavan East; • Trade Fair Food Mart, Inc.,364 Eggert; • New Englewood Groceries, 115 Englewood; • Dollar General#9028;346 Kenmore; • Family Dollar#2160, 1431 Kensington; • WNY Brother's Enterprises Inc.,900 Kensington; • AM PM Gas Mart Inc., 1440 Kensington; • Golden Farms, 1347 Kensington; • Peters Food Mart II,684 La Salle; • Buff City Exclusive,90 Lisbon; • Aldi Inc.,3060 Main; • Walgreens#03857; • 3038 Main St. Inc.S&S Deli,3083 Main; • 7-Eleven Inc.#35143,3215 Main; • KRK Food Mart,523 Starin; • Langfield Food Market,313 Weston PASSED AYES 9, NOES 0 NO.874 D.GAGIARDO,OWNER,TO USE 535 MAIN FOR AN OUTDOOR PATIO IN THE DOWNTOWN OPPORTUNITY ZONING .P.,MAR.29,2016) MR.SCANLON MOVED:DISTRICT(ELL)(DPIS) (ITEM NO.755,C.0 That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council without recommendation; That the Common Council hereby approves the application of D.Gagiardo,Owner,for an outdoor patio located at 535 Main in the Downtown Opportunity Zoning District. Passed. AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.875 P.JOHNSON,OWNER,TO USE 3172 BAILEY TO OPEN A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT IN THE KENSINGTON/BAILEY SPECIAL DISTRICT(UNIV)((DPIS) (ITEM NO.756,C.C.P.,MAR.29,2016) Mr.Scanlon moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council without recommendation; Mr.Scanlon moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED NO.876 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LICENSE-LAURIE KOZAKOWSKI(DPIS)(ITEM NO.591,C.C.P.,MAR.15,2016) Mr.Scanlon moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; That pursuant to Chapter 265 of the City of Buffalo Ordinance, the Common Council hereby authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Permits and Inspection Services to issue a Property Management License to Laurie Kozakowski. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.877 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LICENSE-MOLIO LLC(DPIS) (ITEM NO.592,C.C.P.,MAR.15,2016) Mr.Scanlon moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; Mr.Scanlon moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED NO.878 J.REINHART,AGENT,TO USE 369 FRANKLIN FOR A HIGH GROUND SIGN IN THE SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT (FILL)(DPIS) (ITEM NO.619,C.C.P.,MAR.15,2016) Mr.Scanlon moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; That the Common Council hereby approves the application of J. Reinhart, Agent, to erect a 42" X 72" X 70" high ground sign accessory to an office building located at 369 Franklin in the Sign Overlay District. PASSED AYES—9 NOES-0 NO.879 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LICENSE-TPM OF WNY LLC(DPIS) (ITEM NO.640,C.C.P.,MAR.15,2016) Mr.Scanlon moved: That the above item be,and the same hereby is,returned to the Common Council with a recommendation for approval; Mr.Scanlon moved that the above item be recommitted to the Committee on Legislation. ADOPTED NO.880 A BANEY,INITIATIVE MEASURE I BUFFALO CANNABIS ACT CCP#16-473,MAR 1 Mr.Scanlon now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED NO.881 J.GOLOMBEK-CONCERNS RESPONSE TIME FOR METRO AMBULANCE (C.C.P.#15-1820,SEPT 15) Mr.Scanlon now moves that the above item be Received and Filed. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS NO.882 BY: MR.FONTANA RE:BLIGHTED PROPERTY INQUIRY-2008 GENESEE ST. Whereas The property located at 2008 Genesee St. in the Lovejoy District of the City of Buffalo is a commercial property on a busy mixed-use business strip that currently sits vacant,unused,and visibly unmaintained;and Whereas This building formerly existed as an HSBC Bank Branch,before it was closed and donated to the local organization Buffalo ReUse in 2011;and Whereas According to the records of the City of Buffalo Department of Assessment and Taxation Buffalo ReUse, Inc of 296 Despite efforts by local community groups, block clubs,and Lovejoy District office staff to clean UP the property on multiple occasions,chronic neglect by the owners of the property cause it to revert back to dirty and unkempt conditions;and Buffalo ReUse's vision statement, taken directly from www.buffaloreuse.org, states "The Buffalo ReUse Vision is of a thriving green community where people,materials and the environment have value and purpose";and The chronic neglect and underutilization of 2008 Genesee St.and the resulting negative impacts upon Genesee St.and the Schiller Park community seem to be in direct conflict with Buffalo ReUse's vision and mission for the communities of the City of Buffalo. Now,Therefore, Be It Resolved: The Common Council hereby calls upon Buffalo ReUse, Inc. to implement a regular and effective property maintenance plan for the property at 2008 Genesee St.,and to respond to this inquiry with a plan of action and future intentions for the property. Be It Further Resolved: A copy of this resolution be forwarded to Buffalo ReUse,Inc.of 296 E. Ferry St. ADOPT RESOLVE'S REFER REMAINER TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NO 883 BY:FILLMORE DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID A.FRANCZYK RE:WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION FEE FOR THE"PERRY DAY"EVENT Whereas: Perry Project 4 Life Committee will host a free community event on Saturday, August 27,2016;and Whereas:The committee is planning to put a free,fun event for the community and will offer backpacks and school supplies to children in attendance;and Whereas: Residents will benefit greatly from this event hosted by Perry Project 4 Life. Now,Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Common Council hereby requests that the Special Event application fee be waived for the August 27,2016 event located at Lanigan Park in Buffalo;and Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Department of Special Events, Fire Prevention and the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.884 BY DARIUS G.PRIDGEN WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROTC US 5K FUN RUN SATURDAY,APRIL 23,2016 The Canisius College ROTC program along with three JROTC programs and Niagara University's ROTC program will be participating in a 5K Fun Run to celebrate the 100 years of ROTC on 23 April 2016;and On Saturday,April 23,2016 the event will begin at 8:30 am and end no later than 1:00pm. Now,Therefore, Be It Resolved: That the Common Council approves the waiving of the special event fee;and Be It Finally Resolved: That copies of this resolution be sent to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Special Events. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.885 SPONSOR: MR.PRIDGEN APPOINT MARRIAGE OFFICER(GOLOMBEK Be It Resolved: That Pursuant to Chapter 49 of the Laws of New York(1988),which allows a governing body the right to appoint one or more Marriage Officers,who have the authority to solemnize marriages, I am requesting the appointment of Joseph Golombek,Jr.,as a marriage officer only for April 15,2016. ADOPTED. NO.886 BY:COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRIDGEN HOME RULE REQUEST TO PASS ASSEMBLY BILL A.7574D,AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW,IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF" WHEREAS, there is now pending in the New York State Legislature, legislation that would authorize the City of Buffalo to implement a pilot residential parking permit system in the City of Buffalo and require the payment of fees applicable to parking within certain areas;and WHEREAS,it is in the interest of the City of Buffalo that such legislation be enacted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Clerk send a Home Rule Request to the New York State Legislature,as follows: To the Legislature: Pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, the City of Buffalo requests the enactment of the Assembly Bill No. A.7574D, entitled "An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law,in relation to authorizing a pilot residential parking permit system in the City of Buffalo and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof". It is hereby stated that a necessity exists for the enactment of such legislation, and that the facts establishing such necessity are as follows: The local government does not have the power to enact such legislation by local law. EXPLANATION This legislation allows the City of Buffalo to enact a local law to institute a pilot parking permit system in the City of Buffalo,and to require the payment of fees within the area in which the parking system is in effect.The legislation provides a provision for the expiration and subsequent repeal of the local law. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Clerk send copies of this resolution to the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Senate,the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Assembly,and the local delegation of the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED NO.887 BY:COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRIDGEN HOME RULE REQUEST TO PASS SENATE BILL S.5306D,AN ACT TO AMEND THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW,IN RELATION TO AUTHORIZING A PILOT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF BUFFALO AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SUCH PROVISIONS UPON EXPIRATION THEREOF" WHEREAS, there is now pending in the New York State Legislature, legislation that would authorize the City of Buffalo to implement a pilot residential parking permit system in the City of Buffalo and require the payment of fees applicable to parking within certain areas;and WHEREAS,it is in the interest of the City of Buffalo that such legislation be enacted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Clerk send a Home Rule Request to the New York State Legislature,as follows: To the Legislature: Pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution,the City of Buffalo requests the enactment of the Senate Bill No, S.5306D,entitled"An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing a pilot residential parking permit system in the City of Buffalo and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof'. It is hereby stated that a necessity exists for the enactment of such legislation, and that the facts establishing such necessity are as follows: The local government does not have the power to enact such legislation by local law. EXPLANATION This legislation allows the City of Buffalo to enact a local law to institute a pilot parking permit system in the City of Buffalo,and to require the payment of fees within the area in which the parking system is in effect.The legislation provides a provision for the expiration and subsequent repeal of the local law. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk send copies of this resolution to the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Assembly, the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Senate,and the local delegation of the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED NO.888 SPONSORED BY:DAVID A.RIVERA,NIAGARA DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER RE:WAIVER OF FEES FOR TASTE OF DIVERSITY Whereas,the Taste of Diversity is a festival celebrating the cultural and ethnic diversity of the City; Whereas,the festival is in its 13th year and will take place on Saturday,June 25,2016 on Grant Street between Auburn Avenue and Lafayette Avenue; Whereas,the festival will feature food,music,and dances from ethnicities and cultures across the globes;and Whereas,the festival is a free event and organized by volunteers and the Grant-Ferry Association,a non-profit organization. Now,Therefore, Be It Resolved,that the City of Buffalo Common Council approves the waiving of all fees associated with this event;and Be It Further Resolved,the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Public Works, Parks&Streets Department and to the Mayor's Office of Special Events. David A. Rivera Niagara District Council Member PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.889 BY:COUNCIL MEMBER SCANLON HOME RULE REQUEST TO PASS ASSEMBLY BILL A.9361,"AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW,IN RELATION TO THE SALE OF BONDS AND NOTES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO" WHEREAS, there is now pending in the New York State Legislature, legislation that would authorize the City of Buffalo to amend § 54.30 of the Local Finance Law to extend the provisions of this section from June 30,2016 to June 30,2017 to allow the City of Buffalo to sell its bonds at private sale;and WHEREAS,it is in the interest of the City of Buffalo that such legislation be enacted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Clerk send a Home Rule Request to the New York State Legislature,as follows: To the Legislature: Section 1.Section 54.30 of the local finance law,as amended by chapter 44 of the laws of 2015,is amended to read as follows: § 54.30 Costs of sales; bonds and notes of the City of Buffalo. Subject to the provisions of chapter 122 of the laws of 2003 creating the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority,to facilitate the marketing of any issues of serial bonds or notes of the City of Buffalo issued on or before June 13,2017,such City may, notwithstanding any limitations on private sales of bonds provided by law, and subject to approval by the state comptroller of the terms and conditions of such sale: (a)arrange for the underwriting of its bonds or notes at private sale through negotiated agreement, Compensation for such underwriting to be provided by negotiated fee or by sale of such bonds or notes to an underwriter at a price of less than the sum of par value of,and the accrued interest on such obligations; or(b)arrange for the private sale of its bonds or notes through negotiated agreement, compensation for such sales to be provided by negotiated fee, if required. The cost of such underwriting or private placement shall be deemed a preliminary cost for purposes of section 11.00 of this article. It is hereby stated that a necessity exists for the enactment of such legislation, and that the facts establishing such necessity are as follows: The local government does not have the power to enact such legislation by local law. EXPLANATION The present law, which expires on June 30, 2016, has given the City of Buffalo a valuable tool to provide expeditious funds for projects which require immediate attention. Since this law has already proven its usefulness, an extension of one year would provide the City with enough financial flexibility to encounter any further needs in that time frame.This bill incorporates,by reference,the recently created Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk send copies of this resolution to the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Assembly, the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Senate,and the local delegation of the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED NO.890 BY:COUNCIL MEMBER SCANLON SUBJECT:HOME RULE REQUEST TO PASS SENATE BILL S.6821,"AN ACT TO AMEND THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW,IN RELATION TO THE SALE OF BONDS AND NOTES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO" WHEREAS, there is now pending in the New York State Legislature, legislation that would authorize the City of Buffalo to amend § 54.30 of the Local Finance Law to extend the provisions of this section from June 30,2016 to June 30,2017 to allow the City of Buffalo to sell its bonds at private sale;and WHEREAS,it is in the interest of the City of Buffalo that such legislation be enacted; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Clerk send a Home Rule Request to the New York State Legislature,as follows: To the Legislature: Section 1.Section 54.30 of the local finance law,as amended by chapter 44 of the laws of 2015,is amended to read as follows: § 54.30 Costs of sales; bonds and notes of the City of Buffalo. Subject to the provisions of chapter 122 of the laws of 2003 creating the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority,to facilitate the marketing of any issues of serial bonds or notes of the City of Buffalo issued on or before June 13,2017,such City may, notwithstanding any limitations on private sales of bonds provided by law, and subject to approval by the state comptroller of the terms and conditions of such sale: (a)arrange for the underwriting of its bonds or notes at private sale through negotiated agreement, compensation for such underwriting to be provided by negotiated fee or by sale of such bonds or notes to an underwriter at a price of less than the sum of par value of, mad the accrued interest on such obligations; or(b)arrange for the private sale of its bonds or notes through negotiated agreement, compensation for such sales to be provided by negotiated fee, if required. The cost of such underwriting or private placement shall be deemed a preliminary cost for purposes of section 11.00 of this article. It is hereby stated that a necessity exists for the enactment of such legislation, and that the facts establishing such necessity are as follows: The local government does not have the power to enact such legislation by local law. EXPLANATION The present law, which expires on June 30, 2016, has given the City of Buffalo a valuable tool to provide expeditious funds for projects which require immediate attention. Since this law has already proven its usefulness, an extension of one year would provide the City with enough financial flexibility to encounter any further needs in that time frame.This bill incorporates,by reference,the recently created Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Clerk send copies of this resolution to the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Senate,the Home Rule Counsel of the New York State Assembly,and the local delegation of the New York State Legislature. ADOPTED NO.891 BY MR.WYATT BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT 55-COMMUNITY SERVICES 1560-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING 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 55- Community Services, 1560 Employment&Training,which reads: 1 Vocational Counselor $45,613-$52,180 Is hereby amended to read: $45,613-52,180 1 Youth Vocational Counselor It is hereby certified,pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. OTIS T BARKER,ACTING COMMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DONNA J. ESTRICH,COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY AND URBAN AFFAIRS,hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct,administration and performance of essential services of that department.We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.892 BY: MR.WYATT BUDGET AND PERSONNEL AMENDMENT 08-MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1071 -DATA PROCESSING 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 08-Management Information Systems, 1071 -Data Processing,which reads: 1 Special Assistant to CIO $40,373 Is hereby amended to read: 1 Special Assistant to CIO for Web Development $47,110 It is hereby certified,pursuant to Section 3-19 of the Charter,that the immediate passage of the foregoing ordinance is necessary. KENNETH M. BARNES,CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND DONNA J. ESTRICH,COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, POLICY AND URBAN AFFAIRS,hereby certify that the above change is necessary for the proper conduct,administration and performance of essential services of that department.We recommend that the compensation for said position be fixed at the respective amount set forth in the foregoing ordinance. PASSED AYES-9 NOES-0 NO.893 BY: RASHEED N.C.WYATT APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC DUTIES That the following person(s)are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,2016,conditional upon the person(s)so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City of Buffalo. LaDonna Cox Majella Eagen Christopher Mendola Patrick R, Pujolas,Jr, Total:4 ADOPTED: NO.894 BY: RASHEED N.C.WYATT APPOINTMENTS COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS That the following person(s)are hereby appointed as Commissioner of Deeds for the term ending December 31,20!6,conditional,upon the person so appointed certifying under oath to their qualifications and filing same with the City Clerk. Rene—Y. Phillips TOTAL: 1 ADOPTED NO.895 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS The following meetings are scheduled.All meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers, 13`h floor City Hall, Buffalo, New York,unless otherwise noted. Regular Committees Committee on Civil Service Tuesday,April 19,2016 at 9:45 o'clock A.M. Committee on Finance Tuesday,April 19,2016 at 10:00 o'clock A.M. following Civil Service Committee on Comm. Dev. Tuesday,April 19,2016 at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Committee on Legislation Tuesday,April 19,2016 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Special Committees Committee on Legislation Thursday,April 14,2016 at 2:00 o'clock P.M. (Public Disclaimer):All meetings are subject to change and cancellation by the respective Chairmen of Council Committees. In the event that there is sufficient time given for notification,it will be provided. In addition,there may be meetings set up whereby the City Clerk's Office is not made aware. therefore,unless we receive notice from the respective Chairmen,we can only make notification of what we are made aware. NO.896 ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mr. Rivera,Seconded by Mr.Scanlon,the Council adjourned at 2:40 PM GERALD A.CHWALINSKI CITY CLERK