Council rejects Tobacco/Hookah/Vape License - 2531 aka 2533 Delaware Ave, 0–9

Approved

9 yes, 0 no

Leah M. Halton-Pope (yes), Mitch Nowakowski (yes), Joel P. Feroleto (yes), David A. Rivera (yes), Joseph Golombek, Jr. (yes), Rasheed N.C. Wyatt (yes), Christopher P. Scanlon (yes), Bryan J. Bollman (yes), Zeneta B. Everhart (yes)

Declaration of Need - Financing Between COB & Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority

0 yes, 0 no

Tobacco/Hookah/Vape License - 2531 aka 2533 Delaware Ave

0 yes, 9 no

Resolution 26-000905 - Commissioner of Deeds (Bollman)

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Resolution 1 - Department List Alignment

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Resolution 2 - Parking Governance Consolidation

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Resolutions 3 & 4 - Fund Custody and Economic Development Incentives

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Resolution 5 - Board and Facility Names

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Resolutions 6 & 7 - CIO Appointment and Real Estate Chain of Command

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Resolution 8 - Procurement Centralization

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Resolutions 9 & 10 - City Electric Agency and Parking Adjudication

9 yes, 0 no

Halton-Pope Request for Information - Procurement and MWBE Participation

0 yes, 0 no

Late Files - North District Planters and Harvest on Bailey Fee Waiver

9 yes, 0 no

Cazenovia Park Peter Crotty Roof Contract

9 yes, 0 no

GoBike Buffalo Agreement Correction ($3,569,987)

0 yes, 0 no

Golombek Petition - Making it Easier to Run for Office

0 yes, 0 no

26-000861 - Notice of Appointment — Sr Housing Policy Specialist (Prov)(Interm)(Finn) 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000876 - Notice of Appointment-Internal Audit Administrator (Prov)(Max) ($86,267) Hadley 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000877 - Notice of Appointment-Internal Audit Administrator (Prov) (Max) ($86,267) Kalczynski10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000887 - Amended Change Order #1 $10,596.00 – BFD SOC Roof – DiDonato Associates 10/27/26I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000888 - Change Order #1 $7,500 – Ballpark SCAC Upgrades – M/E Engineering 10/27/26I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000882 - Change Order #5 $46,635 – Ballpark SCAC Upgrades – John W. Danforth Co. 10/27/26I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000846 - Notice of Appointment - Principal Engineer (Prov)(Max - $102,511) Kislyuk 10/27/2026 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000847 - Notice of Appointment - (Truck Driver)(Perm)(Intermediate $41,133.60) Harden, M 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000848 - Notice of Appointment - Senior Account Clerk Typist (Temp)(Max - $47,591) Marx-Blake 10/27/2026 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000849 - Notice of Appointment - Administrative Assistant (Prov)(Int - $53,934) Camizzi 10/27/2026 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000859 - Notice of Appointment - Dog Control Officer (Perm)(Int - $41,565) Wert 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000875 - Notice of Appointment — Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor (Perm)(Max)(Sokolik) 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000889 - Notice of Status Change - Motor Equipment Mechanic (Perm)(Max - $56,070.00) - Myles 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000865 - Appoint Sr. Cellblock Attendant (Prov)(Craig, Muroff)(57,883) 10/12/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000856 - Appoint Chief D Owczarczak (Prov) ($140,000 flat) 10/08/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000864 - Appoint Systems Support Analyst R. Romero (Prov) ($71,270) 10/12/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000913 - Liquor License Notice - 875 Bailey 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000898 - Liquor License Notice - 1000 Elmwood Ave 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000900 - Liquor License Notice - 1526 Main St 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000899 - Liquor License Notice - 2519 Main St 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000906 - Cannabis Establishment Notice - 1297 Hertel 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000910 - Chicken License - Council Approval/Disapproval - 86 Floss Ave. (Lov) 10/27/26 I

9 yes, 0 no

26-000804 COA System Support Analyst(PROV)(INTER) SSahi $65,840 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000795 Appoint Administrative Assistant (Prov)(Max) Schwab $60,167 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000788 Notice of Appointment - General Mechanic (Prov)(Inter $44,527) Noworyta 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000773 Appoint Assistant Corporation Counsel II (temp) (int) (Stewart) ($102,295.00) 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000782 Appoint Chief Building Inspector (Prov)(Max)(Osborne)($84,688) 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000808 August 2026 City of Buffalo Cashflow Report 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000822 October 2026 IFL List 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000838 IFL- Traffic Signal Coordination 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000840 CONTRACT AMENDMENT - VIP & Bureau of Admin Adjudication - 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000775 Contract COB & Geiter Done of WNY Demo 42 Wilson 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000816 Contract COB & Geiter Done of WNY Demolition 126 Clare 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

26-000776 Contract COB & Hannah Demolition 15 Sidney Garage Demo 10/27/26 CC

9 yes, 0 no

72 Sycamore Street Rehabilitation

72 Sycamore Street

A full rehab: masonry repair, new windows, flat roof, cornice, stair and canopy work, front door, and an ADA-accessible entrance.

Discussed — no decision yet

12 St. Johns Place window replacement

12 St. Johns Place, Buffalo, NY

Replacing eight wood windows with vinyl-clad windows; the board must approve since it's not in-kind.

Discussed — no decision yet

Public School 51 Landmark Designation

101 Hertel Avenue

A proposal to designate the former Public School 44, the Lincoln School, as a local landmark.

Discussed — no decision yet

202 Butler Avenue window replacement

202 Butler Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Replacing six wood and vinyl windows with all-vinyl windows.

Discussed — no decision yet

Szymanski Building landmark designation

1159 Broadway, Buffalo, NY

A proposal to designate the Szymanski Building as a local landmark.

Discussed — no decision yet

232 Mulberry Street demolition

232 Mulberry Street, Buffalo, NY

A request to demolish a single-unit dwelling.

Discussed — no decision yet

Hospital Hill Historic District

927 & 937 Washington Street, and 756-788 Ellicott Street

A proposal to establish a new local historic district covering ten buildings on Washington and Ellicott Streets.

Discussed — no decision yet

Eden Street brick right-of-way landmark designation

Eden Street (McKinley Parkway to Abbott Road), Buffalo, NY

A proposal to designate the historic brick roadway on Eden Street as a local landmark.

Discussed — no decision yet

Cannabis Establishment — 299 Jefferson

299 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY

A special use permit for a cannabis establishment in the N-3E zone on Jefferson Avenue; public hearing December 1.

still pending

Zoning Map Amendment — 21 Parkridge

21 Parkridge, Buffalo, NY

A request to rezone 21 Parkridge from N-3R to N-3E; public hearing December 1.

still pending

Tobacco/Hookah/Vaping — 6 Virgil

6 Virgil Avenue, Buffalo, NY

A special use permit for tobacco/hookah/vaping sales in the N-3C zone on Virgil; public hearing December 1.

still pending

Open Air Market — 462 Niagara Street

462 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY

A special use permit request to run an open air market in the N-2C zone on Niagara Street; public hearing set for December 1.

still pending

City Financial Cashflow and Budget Monitoring

The Council put off a vote on a financing declaration between the City and the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority for two weeks at the Comptroller's request. Council Member Nowakowski emphasized each bond project still needs individual Council approval.

What it means: Depends on the projects ultimately financed; residents will see them come back as individual bond resolutions.

Rental inspection concerns

Council President Feroleto forwarded a constituent's concerns about rental inspections to Community Development.

What it means: Renters and landlords seeking clarity on inspection practices.

Tenant Protections and Landlord Utility Shutoffs

T. Peeples Brown raised concerns about a recent water shut-off action; the matter was referred to Community Development.

What it means: Residents facing water shut-offs who seek fairer practices.

Code Blue shelter near Perry Homes

Majority Leader Halton-Pope submitted a letter opposing a proposed Code Blue shelter near the Perry Homes; it went to Community Development.

What it means: Perry Homes residents who raised concerns about the proposed shelter location.

Tobacco License Denied on Delaware Avenue

The Council denied a tobacco/hookah/vape license at 2531-2533 Delaware Avenue in the Delaware District.

What it means: Nearby residents and businesses concerned about another tobacco retail location.

CDBG-CV Funds Shifted to Senior Food Services

The city wants to move $200,000 in leftover federal COVID relief money from housing rehab to senior meal programs before the grant deadline in January 2027. Public comment runs through November 20.

What it means: $200,000 in federal grant money redirected to senior food programs.

2026-2027 Winter Snow Plan Filed

DPW's updated snow plan — built around the three-tier emergency framework created after the 2022 blizzard — was referred to committee.

What it means: All residents who depend on plowed streets and emergency response during winter storms.

Red Light Cameras Resolution

Council Member Golombek filed a resolution referencing New York City's red light camera installations; it was referred to Community Development.

Nietzsche Building Landmark Designation Proposed

The city is moving to designate the Nietzsche Building at 248 Allen Street as a local landmark; it's headed to Legislation and the Planning Board.

What it means: Preservation advocates and the Allen Street corridor's historic character.

Charter revision ballot measures

Majority Leader Halton-Pope advanced ten resolutions on city governance — parking, procurement, fiscal oversight, real estate, and more — each adopted and sent to committee. A related immigration-enforcement local law request was withdrawn.

What it means: Residents interested in more transparent and consolidated city operations.

Municipal Ballot Access Reform

Council Member Golombek's petition to ease candidacy requirements in Buffalo remains tabled.

What it means: Prospective candidates who would face lower barriers to running for office.

Establishment of Hospital Hill Historic District

The board is considering creating a new historic district covering ten properties on Washington and Ellicott Streets. If established, exterior changes to those buildings would need preservation review going forward.

What it means: Owners and preservation advocates who want the neighborhood's historic character protected — and owners who could tap tax credits.

Proposed local landmark designations on Broadway and Eden Street

Three new landmark designations are on the table: the Eden Street brick roadway, the Szymanski Building, and former Public School 44. Landmark status protects these places from unsympathetic alteration or demolition.

What it means: Preservationists and community members who value these historic sites.

Demolition Requests for Historic and Residential Properties

An owner is seeking permission to demolish a single-family home on Mulberry Street. The board's decision will determine whether the structure is preserved or lost.

What it means: The applicant, if demolition is allowed, gains flexibility to redevelop the lot.