Prohibit Parking in Front of Buffalo City Court – The Council adopted a resolution, sponsored by Ellicott District Council Member Darius G. Pridgen, directing the Commissioner of the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works to prohibit parking in front of the Buffalo City Court building (5o Delaware Avenue) except for law enforcement vehicles doing business with the court.
Trailblazing Sign – Bishop James Bowman Jr. – The Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Majority Leader and Masten District Council Member Demone A. Smith, approving the installation of a trailblazing sign at the corners of Emerson Place and Michigan Avenue proclaiming the area of Emerson Place between Michigan and Masten Avenues as “Bishop James Bowman Way.”
Traffic Concerns During Events – The Council adopted a resolution, sponsored by Ellicott District Council Member Darius G. Pridgen, directing the City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Special Events Committee, to develop a detailed traffic plan for events that would close all or part of Lakefront Boulevard. The resolution also requests that the Special Events Committee temporarily delay the approval of any events in the year 2014 that would close all or part of Lakefront Boulevard until such a plan has been developed.
Waiving of Fees
- The Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Fillmore District Council Member David A. Franczyk, waiving the event permit fee for the Buffalo Central Terminal Restoration Corporation “MINI-Fest” which will be held September 28, 2013.
- The Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Delaware District Council Member Michael J. LoCurto, waiving all permit fees associated with hosting the Parkside Oktoberfest 5k in Delaware Park which will be held on September 28, 2013.
- The Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Niagara District Council Member David A. Rivera, waiving all fees associated with the “Crossing to Freedom Together, Honoring Our Ancestors” event in Broderick Park that was held on September 13 and 14, 2013.
- The Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Niagara District Council Member David A. Rivera, waiving all City special event and park permit fees associated with the People United for Sustainable Housing’s Annual Membership Meeting at Massachusetts Avenue Park to be held on September 21, 2013.
- The Council approved a resolution, sponsored by South District Council Member Christopher P. Scanlon, waiving event fees for Robby Takac’s Music is Art Festival and Chef’s Restaurant’s 90th Anniversary Celebration, “The World’s Largest Pasta Dinner”, which was held on September 11, 2013.
Appointments
- The Council approved the appointment of the following individuals to positions within the following City of Buffalo departments:
- Department of Public Works
- Laborer II
- Pamela Orcutt
- Laborer II
- Supervisor Street Sanitation I
- Timothy Driscoll
- Associate Account Clerk
- Kenyetta Gray
- Department of Public Works
License and Permit Approvals—Upon the recommendation of the Department of Permit & Inspection Services, the Council approved the following license and permit applications:
- Delaware District
- Permit to Re-Establish the Sit-In Restaurant and Remodel the Interior and Façade
- K. Kinan, Owner of the property located at 478 Elmwood Avenue
- Ellicott District
- Application for Restricted Use Permit – Downtown Entertainment Review District
- Phez Entertainment LLC “Lux” located at 75 West Chippewa Street for the following events:
- Lux Live – September 20, 2013 (lead image – LUX – Facebook)
- Phez Entertainment LLC “Lux” located at 75 West Chippewa Street for the following events:
- Application for Restricted Use Permit – Downtown Entertainment Review District
- Permit to Re-Establish the Sit-In Restaurant and Remodel the Interior and Façade
- Restricted Use Permit
- Bottoms Up located at 69 West Chippewa Street for events to be held on September 19, 2013 and October 10, 2013.
- Fillmore District
- Permit to Convert a Business to a Restaurant in the Allen St. Special Zoning District
- E. Gelley, Owner of the property located at 488 Franklin Street.
- Niagara District
- Permit to Place an LED Non-Accessory Wall Sign
- C. Paladino, Owner of the property located at 960 Busti Avenue.
- North District
- Food Store License
- First Lady Beauty Supplies Inc., located at 427 Tonawanda Street.
- Food Store License
- Permit to Place an LED Non-Accessory Wall Sign
- Permit to Convert a Business to a Restaurant in the Allen St. Special Zoning District
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