City Council minutes — February 2, 2026 (full text)

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 2, 2026 Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. Caucus ~ Meeting will immediately follow the Caucus Live via Facebook @ http//facebook.com/lackawannany/ Meeting Called to Order/Pledge of Allegiance. NB: Meeting being recorded. Roll Call: Council: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Dept. Heads: Law, Development/Marketing, Public Works (E), Public Safety (E), Comptroller, Recreation Hearings from Citizens: Approval of Minutes: of the Regular Meeting of January 5, 2026. Moved by Marrano second by Muflahi to adopt minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 2026 as written. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 Departmental Reports: Comptroller's Office — A/P Check Listing #18, dated 12/30/2025. OPwWNe Comptroller’s Office — A/P Check Listing #19, dated 1/9/2026. Comptroller’s Office — A/P Capital Fund Check Listing #5, dated 1/7/2026. Treasure ’s Office — Cash Receipt Totals from 12/1/2025 — 12/31/2025, dated 1/6/2026. City Clerk’s Office - Monthly Report 12/1/2025 — 12/31/2025, dated 1/6/2026. Moved by Marrano second by Muflahi to receive and file Departmental Reports one through five. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 Communications from Division/Department Heads: Director of Development and Marketing requests the City Council approve the Supporting Resolution/City of Lackawanna NYS Pro-Housing Certification Application, 6. Frederic Marrano, Council President Charles Clark, Director January 13, 2026 Re: January 20" Meeting Agenda Item — Supporting Resolution / City of Lackawanna NYS Pro- Housing Certification Application. As you're aware, the City of Lackawanna plans to apply for Pro-Housing Certification through New York State’s Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR}.

One of four (4) required steps in this application process is the adoption of a supporting resolution by the Lackawanna City Council. Attached is the proposed resolution for your honorable body’s consideration at the January 20, 2026 regular business meeting — the content of which is based on a template mandated by HCR. The other required steps include a) electronic submission of a letter of intent to apply and b) uploading of zoning information and historical permit data (recent 5-year} to a program site: e Lackawanna’s letter of Intent signed by Mayor lafallo was submitted to HCR on January 9° and acknowledged via email on January 13". Note: It may take 10-14 business days for HCR’s Pro- Housing Dashboard to refresh inclusive of Lackawanna. e¢ The aforementioned resolution, zoning information and permit data will be uploaded as one submission (at HCR’s request) no later than Friday, February 6°". HCR has indicated their goal to render a decision within 90 days after all four (4) required application steps are completed. | will be attending the January 20° meeting and would be happy to address any questions. Thank you for your time and consideration. CHARLES D. CLARK, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING & PUBLIC INFORMATION Moved by Marrano second by Surdyke to receive and file, act on resolution. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 RESOLUTION NO: 5, 2026 WHEREAS, the City of Lackawanna (hereinafter “local government”) believes that the lack of housing for New York residents of all ages and income levels negatively impacts the future of New York State’s economic growth and community well-being; WHEREAS, the housing crisis has negative effects at regional and local levels, we believe that every community must do their part to contribute to housing growth and benefit from the positive impacts a healthy housing market brings to communities; WHEREAS, we believe that supporting housing production of all kinds in our community will bring multiple benefits, including increasing housing access and choices for current and future residents, providing integrated accessible housing options that meet the needs of people with sensory and mobility disabilities, bringing economic opportunities and vitality to our communities, and allowing workers at all levels to improve their quality of life through living closer to their employment opportunities;

WHEREAS, we believe that evidence showing that infill development that reduces sprawl and supports walkable communities has significant environmental and public health benefits; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the City of Lackawanna, in order to take positive steps to alleviate the housing crisis, adopts the Pro-Housing Communities pledge, which will have us endeavor to take the following important steps: 1. Streamlining permitting for multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing. 2. Adopting policies that affirmatively further fair housing. 3. incorporating regional housing needs into planning decisions. 4, Increasing development capacity for residential uses. 5. Enacting policies that encourage a broad range of housing development, including multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units, and supportive housing. THIS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATLEY. Dated: February 2, 2026 Lackawanna, New York Moved by Marrano second by Surdyke to adopt resolution as written. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 City Attorney requests the City Council approve the name change of the Lackawanna Senior Center to the Lackawanna Community and Senior Center. 7. Fred Marrano City Council President 714 Ridge Road Lackawanna, New York 14218 Re: Name Change to Lackawanna Senior Center Dear Council President Marrano and the Honorable City Council: On behalf of Mayor lafallo, | am requesting the City Council vote at the upcoming meeting on January 20, 2026 to approve a name change for the Lackawanna Senior Center to the Lackawanna Community and Senior Center. As the Council is aware, the Lackawanna Senior Center has provided various services to the City’s senior population for decades, While that use has remained consistent, over more recent years, other members of the larger community have used the property for various activities. For example: e In the evenings the Senior Center is regularly used for local Girl Scout Troop and Lackawanna Little Loop Football & Cheerleading meetings;

e The Lackawanna Recreation Department and Lackawanna Youth Board host the Annual Halloween and Christmas Party, and Winterfest, at the Senior Center; and «© The property is used for community events such as National Night Out. Mayor lafallo respectfully requests that the Council approve the name change to more accurately reflect the use of the property. The hope is that this change, coupled with the broader use of the property in recent years, will allow the City to tap into additional grant funding sources. Thank you for your consideration of this request. ARIANNA KWIATKOWSKI, CITY ATTORNEY Moved by Marrano second by Meegan to approve request for the name change. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 City Attorney requests the City Council approve the agreement between the City of Lackawanna and the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for Firefighter Training and authorize the Mayor to sign same. 8. Fred Marrano City Council President 714 Ridge Road Lackawanna, New York 14218 Re: Agreement between City of Lackawanna and the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for Firefighter Training. Dear Council President Marrano and Honorable City Council: lam requesting that the attached proposed agreement between the City of Lackawanna and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services/Office of Fire Prevention and Control be placed on the agenda for City Council approval on February 2, 2026 authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The agreement relates to firefighter training offered to the City’s newly hired firefighters at the New York State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls beginning February 6, 2026. This is the same Agreement placed on the City Council Agenda for the July 14, 2025 meeting previously authorized by the Council. ARIANNA KWIATKOWSKI, CITY ATTORNEY A copy of this agreement may be obtained in the City Clerk’s office. Moved by Marrano second by Meegan to approve the agreement and Mayor to sign same. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0

City Attorney requests the City Council approve the Sale of City-Owned Property between Grant Boulevard and South Drive and act on the attached Ordinances for the sale/transfer of property for the following vacant lots. 9. Fred Marrano City Council President 714 Ridge Road Lackawanna, New York 14218 Re: Sale of City-Owned Property Between Grant Boulevard and South Drive. Dear Council President Marrano and the Honorable City Council: On behalf of Mayor lafallo, the undersigned requests that the City Council vote and act on the attached ordinances at the February 2, 2026 Meeting authorizing the sale of several parcels of vacant City-owned land to adjoining landowners on Grant Boulevard and South Drive. Enclosed is a map showing the subject area and revised parcels for purchase. The attached ordinances show the purchase price for each parcel which is based on a discounted assessed value. The purchasers are paying the costs of the survey and the applicable filing fees. City Assessor Michael Milks will be present at the work session on February 2" to answer any questions the City Council may have. Thank you for your consideration of this request. ARIANNA KWIATKOWSKI, CITY ATTORNEY Moved by Marrano second by Surdyke to receive and file, act on ordinances. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 ORDINANCE 9A AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Evdelin A. Krastev and Gabriela E. DeSheva-Krastev. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $984.82 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. 10

SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9B AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Azmir Husejinovic. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $984.70 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9c AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12, BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Jacob Thiesen and Ashley A. Hudson. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,855.41 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. 11

THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9D AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12, BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Frederick W. Nowak and Sharon M. Nowak. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,182.15 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9E AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Sean Daley and Sandra Daley. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,231.31 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. 12

Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Douglas R. Turner and Amy M. Turner SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,175.01 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4; That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9G AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Philip A. Fraterrigo and Lisa J. Fraterrigo. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,499.43 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York 13

ORDINANCE 9H AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to 86 Grant Blvd. LLC. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,988.91 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9I AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Jarvis Hinson. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,399.59 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York 14

ORDINANCE 9] AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Carol A. Heidinger, Kristy A Dulak and Paul A. Dulak. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,124.24 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9K AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Justin M. Zybert and Jennifer L. Zybert. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,916.01 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shail prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York 15

ORDINANCE 9L AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Michael E. Haynes and Debra A. Haynes. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $985.50 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York ORDINANCE 9M AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to Boris Ristich and Thomas M. Ristich. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,351.91 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York 16

ORDINANCE SN AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE/TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12. BE IN ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1: That the City Council hereby approves of the transfer of property known as part of vacant lot, SBL 151.08-2-31.111 to James E. Janiga, Sandra A. Janiga, Jamie Jo Janiga- Long and Jodi L. Janiga. SECTION 2: That the transfer is made for the sum of $1,450.83 in cash to the City of Lackawanna. SECTION 3: That the purchaser/transferee shall be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer as set forth in Chapter 12, Section 11 of the City Code. SECTION 4: That the Law Department shall prepare documents to be executed for the transfer of the property. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York Moved by Marrano second by Surdyke to adopt ordinances 9A through 9N as written. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 Senior Foreman of Public Works requests the City Council approve the ordinance for Budget Line and Transfer of Funds - DPW Building Repairs. 10. Comptroller's Office; City Council Dan Geercken — Senior Foreman Re: Request for Budget Line and Transfer of Funds — DPW Building Repairs lam respectfully requesting that the Comptroller's Office establish a budget line titled DPW Building Repairs. Additionally, |am requesting a transfer of $220,000.00 from the unappropriated fund balance to fully fund this budget line. These funds will be fully reimbursable through the Erie County grant awarded to the City of Lackawanna by Legislator John Gilmour. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. DANIEL GEERCKEN, SENIOR FOREMAN OF PUBLIC WORKS Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to receive and file, act on ordinance. 17

Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCES ADOPTED JUNE 9™ 2025. BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. That the 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance adopted June 9°", 2025, is hereby amended to Add Budget Code A.5132.0417 (“DPW Building Repairs”). SECTION 2. That the 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance is hereby amended to appropriate $220,000.00 from Unappropriated Fund Balance to fund Budget Code A.5132.0417 (“DPW Building Repairs”). THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 3, 2026 Lackawanna, New York Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to adopt ordinance as written. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 City Comptroller requests the City Council approve the ordinance to move $298,883.66 back to the General Fund and close the Capital Project. 11. Honorable Council President Honorable City Council 714 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218 Dear Honorable Body: The City has been reimbursed for the work done on the Kirby Avenue Project. Per discussion with the acting DPW Commissioner this project is completed and there are no outstanding invoices. As such, an Ordinance is attached for your review and consideration to move $298.883.66 back to the General Fund and close the Capital Project. Thank you for your kind attention on this matter. JACQUELYN DOLE, CITY COMPTROLLER Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to receive and file, act on ordinance. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 18

ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN INTER-FUND TRANSFER BETWEEN THE GENERAL FUND AND THE CAPITAL FUND. BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Lackawanna, New York as follows: SECTION 1. That the Capital Fund will repay the General Fund $298,883.66 for the Kirby Avenue Capital Project. SECTION 2. That the Capital Fund repayment will go into the City’s Fund Balance. THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. Dated: February 4, 2026 Lackawanna, New York Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to adopt ordinance as written. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 Communication from the Citizens: Terrence & Francesca Gidney, Buffalo Clinical Lab request an update on the four items below. 12. Buffalo Clinical Lab & Drug Testing Center Buffalo Clinical Lab would like to request the following topics on the upcoming council meeting agenda: 1.) Status of requested allocated opioid settlement funds from 2025. 2.) Status of reserve opioid settlement funds. 3.) Request of funds from Erie County funding of $220,000.00. 4.) Has the settlement funding from 2026 been received? Thank you and should you have questions in reference | may be reached at 716-348-9042. FRANCESCA GIDNEY, CEO TERRENCE GIDNEY, CEO Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to receive and file. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 John E. Ingram requests the City Council approve and support this year’s Lackawanna Community Fun Day’s event. It is a two-day event and will be held at the Lackawanna Municipal Housing Playground at 135 Odell on August 21* through August 22™ 2026. 13. Lackawanna City Council 714 Ridge Road 19

Lackawanna, NY 14218 Dear City Council: The Lackawanna Community Fun Day Planning Committee would like to ask you once again for your support for this year’s Lackawanna Community Day’s event. This will be the 11 year of the Lackawanna’s Community Fun Day Event. We are happy to announce we have begun to start planning for Lackawanna Community Fun Day Event 2026. This year we hope to have the city support once again for this event. As you know this is a two-day event, will be held at the Lackawanna Municipal Housing Playground at 135 Odell New York 14218 on August 21 through August 22"%, 2026. The Lackawanna Fun Day Planning Committee is requesting your approval for the following: 1. The use of the City of Lackawanna’s portable restrooms for our event at Lackawanna Municipal Housing. Enclosed you will receive our 2026 schedule of events in a couple of weeks. Our goal is to strengthen our partnership with you and make you a part of our event. The City of Lackawanna’s residents have shown an interest in seeing this event grown and we plan to work with the community to make sure it continues to be a success. The purpose of Lackawanna Community Fun Day is to provide the community with a safe and fun environment to celebrate our community and its diversity while giving Lackawanna youth the opportunity to access important resources and information to improve their quality of life. Your support is critical and we would not have been successful without your support of our past events and we hope to continue working with you for years to come. JOHN E. INGRAM, CHAIRMAN Moved by Marrano second by Meegan to approve request, refer to Public Safety & Public Works. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 Business Registrations: New No. 1 Kitchen, 1234 Abbott Road, (Chinese Food Restaurant), Linda Chen (new owner). Moved by Marrano second by Meegan to approve Business Registration. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 Loopsee Unique, Inc., 1288 Electric Avenue, (Tailoring & Travel Services}, Vir Bhan (new owner}. Moved by Marrano second by Meegan to approve Business Registration. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 20

Orange Buffalo Inc., d/b/a Premier Rental, 1268 Abbott Road, (Rent to Own Furniture, Appliance & Electronics), Larry Scripa (new owner). Moved by Marrano second by Meegan to approve Business Registration. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 Tabled Items: Old Business: Adjournment: Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to adjourn meeting. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Surdyke, Marrano Carried 5-0 a Lb, renee Frederig’Marrano ~ Council President race Marrano — City Clerk 21