Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Buffalo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues with low priority
Parks and DPW staffing changes
Parks is adding an admin assistant, project manager, special assistant and intern, plus making a pool laborer permanent. DPW is restructuring its buildings division leadership. Forwarded without recommendation to the full Council.
568 South Park Tavern and Outdoor Dining
A two-phase pizzeria and restaurant-bar project cleared its public hearing and heads to the full Council without a committee recommendation, since the district's council member was absent.
Bicycle paths ordinance amendment (Section 91.1)
The committee recommended adopting a small, location-specific change to the city's bicycle-path rules.
Rental inspection concerns
Council President Feroleto forwarded a constituent's concerns about rental inspections to Community Development.
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.