Legislation Committee - Council Committee Meeting
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26-51 : 1287 Niagara Street - Expand the Upper Black Rock Historic District to include 1287 Niagara Street.
The building, originally a four-story brick residential apartment complex constructed around 1895, later received a two-story Italianate commercial ad...
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26-96 : Property Managers License (NEW) S&S BUFFALO MANAGEMENT LLC
The license is required by City Ordinance Chapter 265 for individuals or entities managing three or more rental units in Buffalo
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26-97 : Property Managers License (NEW) SMART HOME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC
The application is for managing properties in the City of Buffalo, requiring a license per City Ordinance Chapter 265 for those managing three or more...
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26-98 : (NEW) Tobacco/Hookah/Vape 1255 BAILEY AVE (LOV)
The proposed location is 1255 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
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26-113 : M. Petrucci - Petition Re Garbage Pickup - Elmwood and West Delavan
Residents report being woken by commercial noise from garbage collection between 3:45 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. every Monday
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26-114 : Comingling Event Application - 69 W Chippewa …
This permit allows patrons under 21 to be present in the establishment while alcohol is being served to those 21 and over
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26-115 : Comingling Event Application - 69 W Chippewa …
The application, filed by owner David Robida, requests a permit to allow patrons under 21 to co-mingle with those 21 and over while alcohol is served
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26-116 : Comingling Event Application - 69 W Chippewa …
This permit allows patrons under 21 to be present in the establishment while alcohol is being served to those 21 and over
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25-2013 : Used Car Dealer (NEW) 283 Broadway (ELL)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments, including Zoning, Fire, and Building Inspections, and found to comply with regulations
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25-1682 : Food Store License (NEW) 1005 Abbott (SOU)
The application has been reviewed for form and correctness, and is pending investigation and required approvals from various city departments includin...
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26-18 : 125 Doat Street - Designate the Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church as a Local Landmark. (Pub Hrg 1/27)
Zion Church Complex at 125 Doat Street as a Local Landmark
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26-30 : Food Store License (NEW) 1305 Broadway (FIL)
The application has been reviewed for form and is correct
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26-31 : Food Store License (NEW) 1129 E. Ferry (ELL)
Ferry
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25-2030 : Z. Kyaw, Special Use - 67 Hertel - Neighborhood Shop (Retail/Svcs Gen) N-2R Zone (Nor)(Hrg1/27/26)
The property is located in the N-2R Zone
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25-2031 : K. Twombly, Special Use - 2212 Niagara for Gas Station in D-S Zone (Nor)(Hrg1/27/26)
The applicant, United Refining Holdings, represented by APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC, proposes to demolish the existing gas station and redeve...
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25-1956 : Property Managers License (NEW) J. ELLIOT & COMPANY LLC
ELLIOT & COMPANY LLC, with Jared Hojnacki as the applicant
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25-1901 : Food Store License (NEW) 1105 Broadway (FIL)
The application has been reviewed for form and is awaiting investigation and final approval from various city departments including Zoning, Fire, Buil...
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25-1902 : Food Store License (NEW) 1358 Broadway (FIL)
The application has been reviewed for form and is correct
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25-1905 : Food Store License (NEW) 3142 Main
The application has been reviewed for form and is awaiting investigation and required approvals from various city departments, including Zoning, Fire,...
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25-1906 : Food Store License (NEW) 535 Walden (FIL)
The application has been reviewed for form and correctness by the Permits department
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25-2044 : Halton-Pope-Council Review of Property Manager License Renewals and Improving the Application Process(Exc Res
The council notes that dozens of property managers may be operating without a license due to the November 30th expiration date and a recent lack of ne...
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25-1960 : Food Store Renewals for 2026
The licenses are set to expire on April 1, 2026
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25-1904 : Food Store License NEW 1059 Grant St. (NIA)
The application has been reviewed for form and is correct
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25-1922 : J.Darbo, Special Use - 331 Vermont for Neighborhood Shop (Retail Svcs General) N-2R Zone (Nia)(12/30/25)
The property is located in the N-2R Zone
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25-1689 : Food Store License (NEW) 897 TONAWANDA (NOR)
The application is for a "Food Store" license, which has a fee of $500.00
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25-1929 : Halton-Pope, Bollman, Nowakowski, Everhart - Establishing Legislative Counsel for the Common Council
The Legislative Counsel will be an attorney with at least three years of experience, providing independent legal advice to the Council
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25-1686 : Food Store Licenese (NEW) 3142 Main St (UNI)
The application has been reviewed for form and is awaiting investigation and approval from various city departments including Zoning, Fire, Building I...
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25-1453 : Lodging House (NEW) 1998 Aka 1996 South Park Ave (SO)
The application is for McCarty Properties LLC, with Greg McCarty identified as the applicant
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25-1860 : Halton-Pope - Request - Public Hearings on Special Use Permits be Held After Planning Board Review
Currently, public hearings before the Common Council are sometimes scheduled before the City Planning Board has completed its review and made a recomm...
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25-1636 : James, A, Zoning Map Amendment - 2094 Fillmore from N-2R to N-3E Zone (MAS)(Hrg 10/21/2025)
The applicant, A
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24-1963 : Planning Board Finding - Planned Unit Development - 680 Amherst / Voelker's Lanes
24-1963 : Planning Board Finding - Planned Unit Development - 680 Amherst Communication 7 appearances housingplanning +1 more
The project proposes a mixed-use development across two phases, aiming to construct a total of 275 residential units
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24-1882 : SEQR Neg Dec - 680 Amherst St
The project involves minor subdivision and major site plan approvals for the redevelopment of 3.102 acres
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24-1771 : T.Haut, Planned Unit Development- 680 Amherst & 666, 668, 670 Amherst …
Haut for a significant mixed-use project spanning 3.102 acres across multiple parcels at 680, 666, 668, 670 Amherst Street; 111, 141, 155 Marion Stree...
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25-1565 : Humphrey, E, Special Use Permit 3076 Bailey for Rooming House in N-3C Zone (MAS)(Hrg 10/7/2025)
The applicant, Eric Humphrey, intends to provide shared housing for up to five (5) male residents referred by partner organizations Best Self Behavior...
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25-1588 : Halton-Pope Requiring Timely Updates to the Buffalo Common Council on Food Store Compliance, License Violations, and Community Impact, and Directing Review of Stricter Penalties
It mandates that the Department of Permits & Inspections and the Buffalo Police Department provide timely written updates to the Common Council regard...
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25-1320 : Second Hand Dealer License (NEW) 2736 Bailey (MA)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments, including Zoning, Fire, Building Inspections, and the Police Department, to ensure comp...
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25-1327 : Used Car Dealer (NEW) 620 AKA 660 ONTARIO ST (NO)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments, including Zoning, Fire, and Building Inspections, and has been found to comply with all...
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25-1716 : A.Cinotti, Special Use - 238 Carlton for Neighborhood Shop (Restaurant/Retail) & Outdoor Dining N-2R Zone (Ell)(11/5/25)
The applicant, African Heritage Economic Initiative, plans to restore the vacant building, formerly a food market with an apartment, into a grocery st...
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25-1358 : Sanik, M, Special Use Permit 3264 Main St for Outdoor Dining in N-3C Zone (Uni) (Hrg 9/9/25)
The applicant is Halal Feast Inc., with Tasnim Sabik as the primary contact
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25-1378 : Halton-Pope Resolution Requesting Notification of Common Council by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Regarding District-Specific Matters
Currently, only property owners within a 400-foot radius are notified, excluding elected representatives
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25-1023 : Tire Handler License (New) EXTREME TIRE & AUTO (LOV)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments, including Zoning, Fire, and Building Inspections, and has been found to comply with all...
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25-1024 : Tire Handler License (New) XTREME TIRES INC (LOV)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments including Zoning, Fire, and Building Inspections, and has been found to comply with all ...
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24-1586 : M. Khan,Special Use - 178 Sumner for Assembly in N3R Zone(Lov)(Hrg 10/8/24)
The applicant, Mohammod Khan, representing the A-Muhsin Islamic Society, proposes to use an existing 2-story, 2-family dwelling for this purpose
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24-1940 : F.Monisha, Special Use- 120 Humason- Non-Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental N-3R (Lov)(12/3/24)
The property is located in the N-3R zoning district
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25-1043 : Golombek-Resolution Requesting Return to Original Budget Process Timeline
Golombek and supported by the Buffalo Common Council, proposes returning the city's budget process timeline to its original schedule
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25-1057 : Nowakowski - Ord Amend - Section 91.1 Bicycle Paths
25-1057 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 7 appearances planningtransportation
Nowakowski, proposes to amend Section 91.1 of the Code of the City of Buffalo concerning bicycle paths
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25-931 : Used Car Dealer (NEW) 2329 BAILEY AVE (LOV)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments, including Zoning, Fire, Building Inspections, and Police, and found to comply with regu...
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25-1683 : Food Store License (NEW) 2939 Bailey (UNV)
The application has been reviewed for form and is awaiting further investigation and required approvals from various city departments, including Zonin...
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25-932 : Used Car Dealer (NEW) 1906 GENESEE (LOV)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments, including Zoning, Fire, and Building Inspections, and has been found to comply with all...
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25-777 : Golombek - Making it Easier to Run for Office in the City of Buffalo
The resolution highlights that competitive elections are crucial for a healthy democracy and that current signature requirements are a significant bar...
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25-526 : Authorization of Buffalo Parking and Mobility Authority and Hotel Tax
The BPMA would manage city-owned parking structures, generating revenue for their capital improvements and maintenance
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25-399 : Food Store License (NEW) 1291 Broadway (FIL)
The application was initially referred to the Legislation Committee on March 4, 2025, and has been tabled repeatedly since then, with the latest entry...
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25-202 : Halton-Pope, Nowakowski - Addressing Cannabis Enforcement and Tax Revenue
New York State's cannabis legalization, enacted in March 2021, has faced delays and challenges, leading to unfulfilled economic benefits for municipal...
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25-205 : Nowakowski - Implement Nurse Navigation Program for the City of Buffalo
25-205 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 7 appearances budgethealth +1 more
Nowakowski, proposes the implementation of a Nurse Navigation Program for the City of Buffalo
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24-2107 : K. Lin, Zoning Map Amendment - 111 Clay from N-2R to N-2E Zone (Nor)(Hrg 12/30/24)
The applicant, K
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24-2104 : T. Copece, Special Use - 723 Perry St for Non-Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental in N-3R Zone (Fil)(Hrg 12/30/24)
The property is located in the N-3R zone
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24-2027 : Nowakowski, Everhart, Bollman, Halton-Pope, Wyatt- Accountability for Code Violations by Leveraging Existing Tools for Collection
It highlights that despite the City's efforts in issuing tickets, a lack of effective collection processes renders these efforts ineffective and contr...
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24-2028 : Nowakowski, Everhart, Bollman- Utilizing Abandonment Proceedings to Combat Blight in the City of Buffalo
The Common Council acknowledges that abandoned structures pose significant risks, including fire hazards, increased crime, and negative impacts on nei...
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24-1909 : Second Hand Dealer License (NEW) 3215 Aka 3217 Bailey (UNI)
Fix It 716, owned by Salem Ahmed, located at 3215 aka 3217 Bailey Avenue
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24-1941 : F.Sanchez, Special Use- 478 (Aka 470) Elmwood for Tavern in N-2C Zone (Ell)(Hrg12/3/24)
The application was initiated by F
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24-1481 : Nowakowski: Modernizing Fine Caps to Reflect True Costs on Residents
24-1481 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 7 appearances budgetplanning
Nowakowski, proposes modernizing the fine caps in Buffalo's City Charter to better reflect the true costs incurred by the City when addressing issues ...
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25-1046 : Wyatt- Calling for Immediate Action and Accountability in the City of Buffalo’s Lead Hazard Remediation
25-1046 Resolution University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt 7 appearances budgethealth +1 more
Wyatt, addresses significant underperformance in the City of Buffalo's Lead Hazard Reduction Program
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24-1483 : Nowakowski: Strengthening Lease Compliance through Charter Adherence
24-1483 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 7 appearances budgetcontracts +1 more
Nowakowski, addresses issues with lease compliance that have resulted in financial losses for the City of Buffalo
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24-1176 : Nowakowski- Advocating for the Law Department and City Court to Apply Receivership
24-1176 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 7 appearances housingother +1 more
Nowakowski, advocates for the City of Buffalo's Law Department and City Court to more actively utilize receivership as a tool to address severely negl...
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24-771 : I. Cisse - Special Use-3167 Bailey for Tavern in N-3C Zone (Uni)(Hrg 6/4/24)
The application was initially referred to the Committee on Legislation and the City Planning Board on May 15, 2024
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24-500 : Property Manager License (New) Element Realty Services (Fil)
The application has been under review by the Legislation Committee since April 2024 and has been repeatedly TABLED
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24-179 : Restaurant Dance License (New) 3167 Bailey Ave. Uni
The application is for a Class III license, which includes the ability to have live music and dancing
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24-204 : R. Wyatt - LOS to NYS Legislature Re: Flavor and Menthol Ban
These bills aim to ban flavored tobacco and menthol products, which are seen as a significant factor in youth tobacco use
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24-210 : Halton-Pope - Continuation of Efforts for Historic Landmarks and Districts in the Michigan Ave African American Heritage Corridor
24-210 Resolution Majority Leader Leah Halton-Pope 7 appearances economic_developmenthousing +1 more
The Common Council previously recognized the corridor's historical and cultural significance, noting landmarks like the Michigan Street Baptist Church...
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24-212 : Halton-Pope - Follow-Up on Minor Site Plan Review in City Charter
The original resolution aimed to incorporate public notification procedures to enhance transparency and community involvement in development projects
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24-214 : Halton-Pope - Progress Update on Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance for Affordable Housing
The ordinance aims to address the displacement of lower-income tenants and socio-economic segregation
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23-1601 : 1 Buffalo River Place and 11 Bolton Place - Designate the Allied Mills Complex as a local landmark.
Constructed by James Stewart & Company between 1928-1929 with 1948 additions, the complex was a major feed mill (Wayne Feeds) and is recognized for it...
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23-1121 : Food Store License (NEW) 219 Aka221 Hudson (ELL)
The applicant, Hamza Abdo, intends to operate a retail convenience store selling groceries, snacks, and beverages