RIVERWORKS PROJECT RECOMMITTED
South District Councilmember, Christopher P. Scanlon, with support from the entire council, asked that the item be recommitted to the Legislation Committee and City Planning Board, citing concern over the speed with which the project has been moving. On the item, the councilmember stated, “The Riverworks project is great for the area, but it is moving very fast and I have a number of concerns, like traffic flow, signage and security detail for events, that I would like to revisit before we move forward.”
REAPPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS REFERRED TO LEGISLATION
While the council is expected to approve the reappointment of the City of Buffalo’s Department Heads, the item was referred to the Legislation Committee in an effort to explore and discuss each department’s plans for the next four years. The mayor’s reappointments include Timothy A. Ball, Corporation Counsel; James W. Comerford, Commissioner of Permit & Inspection Services; Daniel Derenda, Commissioner of Police; Donna J. Estrich, Commissioner of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs; Kevin Helfer, Commissioner of Parking; Steven J. Stepniak, Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Streets; Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr., Commissioner of Fire. The Legislation Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31st.
CONTRACT WITH LASALLE AMBULANCE APPROVED
A two-month contract extension with LaSalle Ambulance, Inc., d/b/a Rural Metro has been approved, while the City undertakes an RFP process for this service. The extension will continue the service until February 28, 2014.
RESOLUTIONS
Budget & Personnel Amendment
From 2 Legislative Assistants to 1 Senior Legislative Assistant and 1 Legislative Assistant. (CM Russell)
Waiver of Fees
Waive event fees for Star Swimming Program Swim Team Practice (CM Scanlon)
LICENSE & PERMIT APPROVALS
Upon the recommendation of the Department of Permits & Inspection Services, the Council approved the following license and permit applications:
MASTEN DISTRICT – Mobile Food Truck License
Khondoker Karim, Owner
2614 Main Street – Street Cafe & Halal Food Truck
ELLICOTT DISTRICT
Permit to Use 301 Franklin for Projecting a Sign Over City ROW
C. McCaffrey, Owner
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
Permit to Use 900 Kensington for Eating and Drinking Establishments in the Kensington/Bailey Business District
J. Abulmajid, Owner
DELAWARE DISTRICT
Permit to Use 1238 Hertel to Re-open an Existing Restaurant in the Hertel Avenue Special Zoning District
M. Chelley, Owner
Permit to Use 739 Elmwood to Re-establish an Existing Restaurant in the Elmwood Avenue Business District
J. Smith, Owner
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS:
MASTEN DISTRICT
Food Store License for 2906 Bailey, Hamoud Zaid, Owner
Food Store License for 912 E. Delevan, Ali Ahmed Ali, Owner
APPOINTMENTS
The Council approved the appointment of the following individuals to positions within the following City of Buffalo departments:
Public Works, Parks & Streets, DIvision of Parks Parking Enforcement
Park Utility Worker Administrative Assistant
Patrick Fenney Heidi L. Kirker
SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY
The Council approved transactions relating to the following City owned property:
NIAGARA DISTRICT
– 269 & 271 Hampshire – 264 Massachusetts, 359, 361, 371 & 384 Normal, 12, 16 & 20 Sherwood
For any questions, concerns or for further information regarding the above, please contact your District Council Member, the Common Council Legislative Staff Office, or the respective City Department.