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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2023-11-01COMMON COUNCIL Voting Record Date: Wednesday November 1st 2023 Location: City Hall, 108 E. Green Street 3rd Floor, Council Chambers Meeting Called to order: 6:03 P.M. Meeting Adjourned: 8:53 P.M. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGZTyM1el7M&list=PLfplo_VA57eoynrqxkGvi11vxHlwByjZw Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present (In Person) Remote Absent / Excused Mayor – Laura Lewis X 1st Ward – Cynthia Brock X 1st Ward – George McGonigal X 2nd Ward – Phoebe Brown X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 3rd Ward- Donna Fleming X 3rd Ward – Rob Gearhart X 4th Ward – Jorge DeFendini X 4th Ward - Tiffany Kumar X 5th Ward – Robert Cantelmo X 5th Ward - Kris Haines-Sharp X Total voting members for this meeting 10 Call to Order Item 1.1 Agenda Review YouTube Timestamp: 0:25 Discussion Summary: Meeting was Called to Order by Mayor Laura Lewis, Review of Agenda; Alderperson McGonigal would like to take Agenda Item 3.1 from the Consent Agenda and move it to City Administration as new Agenda Item 4.1. Item 1.2 Reports from Municipal Officials YouTube Timestamp: 1:07 Discussion Summary: There are no representatives from other Municipalities present to give a report. Alderperson Gearhart presented a brief report from County Legislator Veronica Pillar. A vote to approve the County Budget will be held on November 7th, 2023. The County hit the 2% Tax Levy Increase with severe cuts, and with support to programs such as Workforce Development and Emergency Response. 1.3. Approval of Minutes YouTube Time Stamp: 1:48 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: Council Approved the Following Minutes, 9-20-2023 Special Common Council Meeting, 10-4-2023 Common Council Meeting, and 10-11-2023 Special Common Council Meeting. Vote Passed 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 1.4 Proclamation – Veterans Day YouTube Timestamp: 2:23 Discussion Summary: Mayor Lewis Proclaims November 5th -11th as Veterans Week in the City of Ithaca. This proclamation has been provided by J.R Clairborne Director at Tompkins County Department of Veterans Services Agenda Item 2. Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council 2.1 Statements From The Public YouTube Timestamp: 5:26 Discussion Summary: The Following members from the public presented comments on the following Topics- Zach Winn- Ithaca Budget, requested funds be set aside in the 2024 Budget to build a Fence along the City’s Property line with Nate Floral Estates; Jordan Clemons- Unbroken Promise Initiative, TCAT, Thanked Council for rescinding the proposed amendment on Southside Community Center; Emily Turner- Cornell MOU 2.2 Privilege Of The Floor YouTube Timestamp: 13:47 Discussion Summary: Council responded to the public’s comments by first thanking the public speakers for coming out. City Attorney Lavine announced his departure from the City Attorney’s Office. Council and the Mayor expressed their thoughts and gratitude towards the City Attorney’s Departure, Council announced this month as Runaway & Homeless Youth Month. A Proclamation and Event is in the making and will be announced. Mayor Lewis will follow up with Alderperson Brown on a Proclamation. Council offered assistance with applying for funding through IURA and other types of funding that may be available to assist with funding for building a Fence along the private property of Nate’s Floral Estates to help with issues derived from the Homeless Encampments. Mayor Lewis read her statement regarding the acts of violent comments and threats towards the Cornell Jewish Community, this statement can be found on the City’s Website. Mayor Lewis did note the individual responsible for these threats and violent comments was apprehended. Council offered a Moment of Silence for Peace around the world. 2.3 Public Hearing # 3 2024 Budget Motion to Open Public Hearing # 3 YouTube Timestamp: 48:31 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson Kumar Discussion Summary: Public Hearing Opened. The public was allowed to speak on the Budget. Jordan Clemons from Unbroken Promise Initiative asked Council to consider adding Unbroken Promise Initiative to the 2024 Budget to support UPI in continuing to work and build with the youth in the community with Youth Enrichment Programs. Vote Passed 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Motion to Close Public Hearing YouTube Timestamp: 55:03 Moved By: Alderperson Fleming Second By: Alderperson Cantelmo Vote Passed 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Agenda Item 3. Consent Agenda 3.2 DPW – North Cayuga Street over Fall Creek Bridge Replacement – Resolution 3.3 HR- Approval of COVID Cash Payment to Management Employees – Resolution 3.4 Approval of 2023 Amendment to Municipal Cooperative Agreement for Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium – Resolution 3.5 Authorize Execution of Easements for existing Stormwater Infrastructure at 957 and 959-961 East State Street – Resolution 3.6 IYB – Amendment to the 2023 Youth Bureau Budget – Resolution YouTube Timestamp: 55:26 Moved By: Alderperson DeFendini Second By: Alderperson Cantelmo Discussion Summary: Consent Agenda Item 3.1 NYSDOT Local Match for Joint Action Safety Plan Resolution is moved to City Administration Agenda Item as the new 4.1. Council Moved to approve Consent Agenda minus Item 3.1. Vote Passed 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Consent Agenda 3.2 North Cayuga Street over Fall Creek Bridge Replacement Project Resolution: Authorizing the implementation, and funding of 100% of the costs of a transportation project, which may be eligible for Federal-aid and/or State-aid, or reimbursement from Bridge NY funds. WHEREAS, a Project for the North Cayuga Street over Fall Creek Bridge Replacement, BIN 2210600, Bridge NY 2022, P.I.N. 375700 (“the Project”) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 95% Federal funds and 5% non-Federal funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca will design, let, and construct the “project”; and WHEREAS the City of Ithaca desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the non- Federal share of Design, Right-of- Way, Construction, and Inspection; and WHEREAS, On February 8th, 2023, Common Council authorized $450,000 (80% Federal and 20% non- Federal) to cover the cost of participation in Scoping, Preliminary Design, and Final Design, and WHEREAS, in October 2023, $2,356,213(95% Federal and 5% Local Share) of BRIDGE NY funding was made available by New York State Department of Transportation for the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Ithaca Common Council, duly convened does hereby RESOLVE, that the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby further RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby authorizes the City of Ithaca to pay 100% of the cost of Engineering, Right-of-Way and Construction work for the Project or portions thereof, with the understanding that qualified costs may be eligible for federal-aid, state-aid, or reimbursement from Bridge NY funds; and it is further RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,356,213 is hereby appropriated from CP#922 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase(s) of the Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby agrees that the City of Ithaca shall be responsible for all cost of the Project which exceed the amount of federal-aid, state-aid, or NY Bridge funding awarded to the City of Ithaca; and it is further RESOLVED, that in the event the Project costs not covered by federal aid, state-aid, or NY Bridge funding exceed the amount appropriated above, the City of Ithaca shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the New York State Department of Transportation thereof, and it is further RESOLVED, that City of Ithaca hereby agrees that construction of the Project shall begin no later than twenty- four (24) months after award and the construction phase of the Project shall be completed within thirty (30) months; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mayor (or her designee) of the City of Ithaca be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Ithaca all necessary agreements, certifications, or reimbursement request for federal-aid and /or state-aid with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the City of Ithaca’s funding or Project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible; and it is further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project; and it is further RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately Carried Unanimously 10-0 Consent Agenda 3.3 RESOLUTION: To Pay Covid Cash to Management Employees WHEREAS: The city has recognized all unionized and confidential employees for their work during a very difficult time because of the COVID-19 pandemic that began in early 2020, and WHEREAS: All staff, except for management have received or will receive COVID cash by yearend because of collective bargaining agreements, and WHEREAS: The mayor would like to acknowledge management for their hard work and leadership during the pandemic, now therefore be it RESOLVED: That in recognition of the leadership provided in a time of risk and hardship, the city shall make a one-time payment of $2,250 to any managerial employee who was employed by the City of Ithaca during the COVID national emergency (March 1, 2020- May 11, 2023), and who has not yet received a cash payment recognizing their service during the COVID pandemic. Carried Unanimously 10-0 Consent Agenda 3.4 Resolution Approval of the 2023 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium WHEREAS, the _City of Ithaca is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (the "Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law, and WHEREAS, the municipal participants in the Consortium, including this body, have approved and executed a certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement"; effective date of October 1, 2010), and WHEREAS, Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law (the "Insurance Law") and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Financial Services set forth certain requirements for governance of municipal cooperatives that offer self-insured municipal cooperative health insurance plans that requires any amendments or restatements thereto, shall be subject to Board review and upon acceptance of any new Participant hereafter, and WHEREAS, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be presented to each participant for review and adopted by a majority vote by its municipal board, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is in receipt of the proposed amended Agreement and has determined that it is in the best interest of its constituents who are served by the Consortium to amend the Agreement as set forth in the Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that upon receipt and review of the amended Agreement, the City of Ithaca approves at a meeting of the governing body held on November 1, 2023 and authorizes the Chief Elected Official to sign the 2023 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium as recommended by the Board of Directors. Carried Unanimously 10-0 Consent Agenda 3.5 Easements for Existing Stormwater Infrastructure 957 and 959-961 East State St THIS EASEMENT AGREEMENT is made this___ day of____, 2023 between MAX J. PFEFFER and PILAR A. PARRA (hereinafter “OWNERS”) residing at 957 East State Street, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, State of New York, parties of the first part, and The CITY OF ITHACA (hereinafter “CITY”), a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, party of the second part. WHEREAS the OWNERS are the owners of the fee of the premises located at 957 East State Street, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, State of New York, also known as tax parcel ID 89.-3-9 (hereinafter “Property”), having acquired title by a deed dated July 1, 1993, and recorded on July 1, 1993, in the office of the Tompkins County Clerk in Liber 702 of Deeds at page 122 thereof, and more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the southerly line of East State Street, said point being the point of intersection of the easterly line of premises formerly of MacNally (see Liber 153 of Deeds, page 484), and being also 545 feet more or less southeasterly along said street line from its intersection with the center line of Valentine Place; thence S 37° 21’ E along the southerly line of East State Street 144.4 feet to a point marked by a pin; thence S 53° 44’ W passing a pipe at 123.9 feet a total distance of 205 feet to a point marked by a pin; thence N 37° 21’ W 19 feet to a point in the center line of a creek; thence along the center line of said creek as it winds and turns a chord distance N 88° 39’ W 96.1 feet to a point and continuing along said center line a chord distance N 89° 46’ W 118.3 feet to a point; thence N 54° 18’ E passing pipes at 52.4 feet, 93.5 feet, 138.7 feet and 360.5 feet a total distance of 373.9 feet to the point or place of beginning. The above-described premises are shown on a “Survey Map No. 957 E. State Street, City of Ithaca, Tomp. Co., New York” dated May 14, 1993, made by T.G. Miller P.C. Engineers & Surveyors, a copy of which is located at Liber 702 of Deeds, page 123; and WHEREAS the CITY owns and maintains a storm drain (hereinafter “Drain”) running more or less along the southeastern border of the Property; and WHEREAS OWNERS and the CITY wish to memorialize and delineate the rights and responsibilities of the parties with respect to the Property and the above-described Drain; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth hereinafter and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: The CITY is hereby granted an easement over 1,144 square feet of the Property, more or less— more particularly described in Attachment A to this Agreement and as depicted as “Easement Area 1” on a survey map filed as Attachment B to this Agreement—for the purpose of locating, keeping, operating, repairing, replacing, and maintaining said Drain; and The CITY is hereby granted an easement to enter upon the Property for the purposes of inspecting, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or conducting such other work upon said Drain as it shall deem necessary in its sole discretion, including the right to excavate and remove any trees, foliage, or improvements to the Property that may interfere with the CITY’s ability to conduct any such work on said Drain; and The CITY shall bear all costs and expenses in connection with inspecting, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, or conducting any other work with respect to said Drain, and covenants to restore the Property to rough grade condition upon the completion of any such work; and further covenants to relocate the existing wood fence located within the Easement Area or replace or restore the same to present or better condition in the event that it is removed or damaged in connection with any work performed under this easement; and This agreement shall run with the land, and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto, and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to be duly executed as of the date first written above. Carried Unanimously 10-0 Consent Agenda 3.6 Resolution to Amend the Youth Bureau 2023 Budget- Tae Kwon Do WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau contracts with an instructor to provide aTae Kwon Do program; and WHEREAS, there has been increased interest and registrations during 2023; and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has received more revenues than projected; and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau will expend more than the projected contractual expense; and WHEREAS, no additional City funds are being requested, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 2023 Youth Bureau Budget shall be amended as follows: Increase Expenses: A7310-5435-01541 $15,000 Increase Revenues: A7310-2001-01541 $15,000 Carried Unanimously 10-0 Agenda Item 4. City Administration Committee (New) 4.1 NYSDOT Local Match for Joint Action Safety Plan Resolution YouTube Timestamp: 56:07 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Friendly Amendment by Alderperson Cantelmo: Add the words “and or Chief Executive Officer” of the City of Ithaca Discussion Summary: Chairman Cantelmo began with the New Agenda Item 4.1. Alderperson McGonigal raised the question as to what the dollar amount of the City’s Contribution is and what is the split between the City, the Town, and the County equal out to? City Controller Steve Thayer clarified the City’s portion will be $50k or Less because of the additional $50K from the New York State DOT but does not know the exact split amount for the other participants (Town and County). Mayor Lewis pointed out that The City has been awarded a $600K Grant for Safe Streets and Roads. The total cost of the Project is $750K. McGonigal feels the City’s amount should be less if it is a 3-way split. Amendment proposed by Alderperson Cantelmo to add “and or Chief Executive Officer” of the City. City Attorney Lavine did not see a problem with adding Chief Executive Officer meaning City Manager. Amendment accepted as friendly to Seconder- DeFendini Vote Passed 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X NYSDOT Local Match for Joint Action Safety Plan: Authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance of the State-aid Program eligible costs, of a capital project, and appropriating funds, therefore. WHEREAS, a Project for Tompkins County SS4A Joint Safety Action Plan, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, PIN 3757.42 (the Project") is eligible for funding under a New York State Program administered by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT); and WHEREAS a sum not to exceed $50,000 in NYSDOT Program Funding is available to progress the project; and WHEREAS the City of Ithaca desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the State share of the costs of the Project; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby further RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby authorizes the City of Ithaca to pay in the first instance 100% of the cost of the Project or portions thereof; and it is further RESOLVED, that the sum of $50,000 is hereby appropriated from CP #915 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the aforementioned Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that in the event the full New York State share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the City of Ithaca Common Council shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the City of Ithaca Mayor and or Chief Executive Officer thereof, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mayor and or Chief Executive Officer of the City of Ithaca be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for State Aid on behalf of the City of Ithaca with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the Municipality's/Sponsor's first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further RESOLVED, that a Certified Copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project between the City of Ithaca and the State of New York; and it is further RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried Unanimously 10-0 4.1 A Local Law entitled “Confirmation of the Sidewalk Improvement District Assessments, Budget and Schedule of Work for Fiscal Year 2024” YouTube Time Stamp: 1:03:23 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: New Agenda Item 4.2. This is a Roll Call Vote Vote Passed 10-0 (Roll Call) Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Local Law No. 2023- (06) A local law entitled “Confirmation of the Sidewalk Improvement District Assessments, Budget, and Schedule of Work for Fiscal Year 2024” Section 1. Legislative Findings, Intent, and Purpose. Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law Section 10(1)(ii)(c)(3) the City of Ithaca is authorized to adopt a local law relating to the authorization, making, confirmation, and correction of benefit assessments for local improvements. The Common Council has reviewed the assessments, budget, and schedule of work recommended by the Board of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2024, and makes the following findings of fact: A. The public hearing prior to confirmation required by Section C-73 has been held, and all owners of property subject to a SID assessment appearing to speak before Council have had an opportunity to do so. B. The attached schedule of work, as recommended by BPW and previously subject to review by Council, constitutes a set of local improvements, the cost of which should be assessed against the properties located in the SID in which the work is to be performed. C. The attached budget, and the related assessments reflected on the assessment roll kept on file with the City Clerk, are necessary to defray the cost of construction and maintenance of sidewalk in the City, and Council has made a legislative judgment that each property in each SID is being assessed in proportion to the benefit received by that property from the sidewalk construction and repair contained in the schedule of work. Section 2. Confirmation of the Assessments, Schedule of Work, and Budget. The Common Council approves and confirms the assessment roll, a copy of which is maintained in the City Clerk’s office, and the budget and schedule of work attached hereto, and imposes a lien upon each property so assessed as set forth in the assessment roll. In the event there are additional funds available following completion of the schedule of work, or changes to the work plan are required for financial, engineering, or other reasons, the Superintendent of Public Works or his or her designee may alter the schedule of work in his or her discretion, as instructed by the Board of Public Works from time to time; provided, however, that if such actions affect ten percent or more of any Sidewalk Improvement District’s annual levy, such actions must be approved by resolution of the Board of Public Works. Section 3. Severability Clause. Severability is intended throughout and within the provisions of this Local Law. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Local Law is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Local Law. Section 4. Effective and Operative Date. This Local Law shall be effective immediately after filing in the office of the Secretary of State. Roll Call Vote: Carried 10-0 Cynthia Brock -Aye George McGonigal- Aye Phoebe Brown – Aye Ducson Nguyen-Aye Donna Fleming-Aye Rob Gearhart-Aye Jorge DeFendini- Aye Tiffany Kumar- Aye Robert Cantelmo- Aye Kris Haines-Sharp- Aye 4.2 A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law YouTube Timestamp: 1:05:17 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: Alderperson Cantelmo pointed out; this Local Law is voted on every year. This is Roll Call Vote Vote Passed :10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Law Local Law No. 2023___(05)__ A Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal BE IT ENACTED by Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. Legislative Intent It is the intent of this local law to allow the City of Ithaca to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2024, that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal law §3-c. Section 2. Authority This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which expressly authorizes a local government’s governing body to override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said governing body. Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override The Common Council of the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, New York, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2024, that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law §3-c. Section 4. Severability If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgement shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgement or order shall be rendered. Section 5. Effective Date This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. Roll Call Vote: Carried 10-0 Cynthia Brock- Aye George McGonigal- Aye Phoebe Brown- Aye Ducson Nguyen- Aye Donna Fleming- Aye Rob Gearhart- Aye Jorge DeFendini- Aye Tiffany Kumar- Aye Robert Cantelmo- Aye Kris Haines-Sharp – Aye 4.3 Release of Contingency Funds for Black Hands Universal YouTube Timestamp: 1:06:41 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: Alderperson Brock expressed concerns surrounding releasing funds. Alderperson Brock is not supporting the release of Funds for Black Hands Universal. Alderperson Brown recused self. Founder Harry Smith was present to address questions and concerns of Council. Harry Smith was given the opportunity to respond to Council. Alderperson Fleming made not of not being involved in the original discussion and is not familiar with the specific proposal or last year’s budget and will be voting on faith. Vote Passed: 7-2 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown RECUSED Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Release Funds from 2023 Restricted Contingency Account- Black Hands Universal WHEREAS, Common Council as part of the 2023 Authorized Budget placed $50,000 for Black Hands Universal, Inc. into the Restricted Contingency Account, And WHEREAS, we have now received sufficient information to release the funds for 2023 programming, now therefore be it, RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby releases an amount not to exceed $50,000 in funding from the 2023 Restricted Contingency Account A1990 and transfers those funds to account A1012-5435 Community Service Contracts for the purposes of funding 2023 Black Hands Universal programming, and be it further RESOLVED, Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, on advice of the City Attorney, to execute the contract for Black Hands Universal Carried 7-2 (Brock, McGonigal) 4.4 Release of Contingency Funds for Unbroken Promises Initiative – Resolution YouTube Timestamp: 1:23:28 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson Haines-Sharp Discussion Summary: Founder Jordan Clemons addressed questions and concerns from Council. Vote Passed : 9-1 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Release Funds from 2023 Restricted Contingency Account- Unbroken Promise Initiative WHEREAS, Common Council as part of the 2023 Authorized Budget placed $50,000 for the Unbroken Promise Initiative into the Restricted Contingency Account, and WHEREAS, we have now received sufficient information to release the funds for 2023 programming, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby releases an amount not to exceed $50,000 in funding from the 2023 Restricted Contingency Account A1990 and transfers those funds to account A1012-5435 Community Service Contracts for the purposes of funding 2023 Unbroken Promise Initiative programming, and be it further RESOLVED, Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, on advice of the City Attorney, to execute the contract for the Unbroken Promise Initiative. Carried 9-1 (McGonigal) 4.5 IFD- Approval of amendment to Capital Project for Construction of the East Hill Fire Station Resolution YouTube Timestamp: 1:37:44 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson Nguyen Discussion Summary: Alderperson Kumar stepped away during the vote. Alderperson Cantelmo summarized the “Whereas” as this is an Amendment to the existing Capital Project. City Attorney addressed questions pertaining to costs and sale of the current East Hill Fire Station. Fire Chief Covert was present to take any questions from Council. Vote Passed: 9-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar ABSENT FROM VOTE Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Capital Project - Construction of the East Hill Fire Station WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca established Capital Project #822 in the amount of $500,000 in January of 2016 ; and WHEREAS, in 2016, the total design and construction costs for a proposed new fire station were estimated be $6,153,000; and WHEREAS, the site selection, design, and revised estimates occurred during and just after of the COVID 19 Pandemic; and WHERAS, the construction hard cost for a proposed new fire station, located at 403 Elmwood Avenue, were estimated in October of 2021, to be $6,936,970 with a total hard and soft cost of 8,253,410.00; and WHERAS, the construction hard cost for a proposed new fire station, located at 403 Elmwood Avenue, was revised in 2022 with a total hard and soft cost of 9,930,045.00; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of a suitable site for a new East Hill Fire Station took two years longer than anticipated in 2021; and WHEREAS, the economic recovery post pandemic saw increases in materials costs and supply chain shortages, and WHEREAS, during the last 24 months, there has been a significant inflation in the costs of materials and labor for new construction, and WHEREAS, on August 17th, 2023, the City of Ithaca advertised for bids of a multi-prime contract for the construction of a new East Hill Fire Station located at 403 Elmwood Ave, and WHEREAS, Bids were opened on September 19th, 2023, for the construction of the East Hill Fire Station with a total cost of $11,394,000 from lowest qualified bidders, and WHEREAS, funding was authorized to increase the Capital Project in 2018 by $650,000, 2021 by $150,000, 2022 by $2,000,000, and 2023 by $1,000,000 for a total of $4,300,000, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That Capital Project #822 be amended by an amount not to exceed $11,500,000 for a total project authorization of $15,800,000 for hard and soft costs related to the construction of a new East Hill Fire Station, and be it further RESOLVED, funding of this project will be reduced by $1,000,000 from a NYS ESD Grant, $5,500,000 dollars from the sale of the current East Hill Fire Station, and rebates of approximately $650,000 from Federal Grants for the installation of a Geothermal HVAC System, and be it further RESOLVED, that funding for said project shall be derived from the issuance of Serial Bonds with later repayment of a portion of the costs as noted above. Carried Unanimously 9-0 4.6 IFD- Award of Bids for East Hill Fire Station YouTube Timestamp: 1:43:58 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson Haines-Sharp Discussion Summary: No Discussion Council. Alderperson Kumar was absent from vote. Vote Passed: 9-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar ABSENT FROM VOTE Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X IFD- Award of Bids for East Hill Fire Station WHEREAS, on August 17, 2023, the City of Ithaca advertised a request for bids on a multi-prime project with contracts for General Trades, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Site Utility Work, based on specifications for a new fire station facility (approximately 13,200 SF) located at 403 Elmwood Ave, City of Ithaca; and WHEREAS, on September 19th, 2023, the City of Ithaca Controller’s Office received twenty sealed bids; and WHEREAS, consultants from Wendel Group on behalf of Mitchell Associates AIA, Chief Covert and the Deputy City Controller Andrew have reviewed the bids, specifications, options, and proposals made by each bidder; and WHEREAS, after review, Chief Covert recommends the award of the bids for six contracts to contractors with the amounts indicated in the following table: Contract Type Bidder Amount General Construction Streeter Associates, Inc, 101 E. Woodlawn Ave, Elmira, NY $ 5,938,000.00 HVAC Slavic & Co., 85 Main St. Johnson City, NY $1,976,000.00 Electrical John Mills Electric, 1836 Grand Central Ave Elmira Heights NY $ 783,000.00 Plumbing Crosby Brownlie, 100 Nassau St., Rochester, NY $ 692,100.00 Fire Protection Slavic & Co., 85 Main St. Johnson City, NY $ 248,000.00 Site/Utility Edger Enterprises, 330 E 14th St., Elmira Heights NY $1,757,500.00 Total $ 11,394,600.00 now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby awards the bids and approves the contracts between the City of Ithaca and the bidders listed above per the pricing and bid specifications for a new fire station facility received on September 19th 2023. Carried Unanimously (9-0) 4.7 Adoption of the 2024 Budget YouTube Timestamp: 1:44:54 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: Alderperson Fleming is not in favor of the Budget and would like to see Council have a conversation next year about how much Public Money goes towards tax exempt non-profit organizations. The Mayor does vote on the Adoption of the Budget. Vote Passed: 10-1 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Mayor Laura Lewis X Adoption of 2024 Budget WHEREAS, this Common Council is now considering adoption of the Amended Executive Budget for 2024 at its November 1, 2023, meeting as approved by the Committee of the Whole, and WHEREAS, it is the consensus of this Common Council that the total appropriations and estimated revenues, as set forth in said Amended Executive Budget for 2024, and as those amounts may be altered by action of this Common Council at its November 1, 2023, meeting, are adequate for the operation of the City during 2024; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council accepts and approves said Amended Executive Budget for 2024, together with any additional changes made in said budget at Council's November 1, 2023, meeting as the City of Ithaca Budget for 2024, in the total amount of $101,289,746, and be it further RESOLVED, That the following sections of the 2024 Budget be approved: A) General Fund Appropriations B) Water Fund Appropriations C) Sewer Fund Appropriations D) Solid Waste Fund Appropriations E) Sidewalk Special District Fund Appropriations F) Stormwater Drainage Special District Fund Appropriations G) General Fund Revenues H) Water Fund Revenues I) Sewer Fund Revenues J) Solid Waste Fund Revenues K) Sidewalk Special District Fund Revenue L) Stormwater Drainage Special District Fund Revenue M) Debt Retirement Schedule N) Capital Projects 0) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - General Fund P) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Water & Sewer Fund Q) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Sidewalk Special District Fund R) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Solid Waste Fund S) Schedule of Salaries and Positions- Stormwater Drainage Special District Fund T) Authorized Equipment - General Fund U) Authorized Equipment- Water Fund V) Authorized Equipment - Sewer Fund W) Authorized Equipment - Solid Waste Fund X) Authorized Equipment - Sidewalk Special District Fund Balance Y) Authorized Equipment - Stormwater Drainage Special District Fund Carried 10-1 (Fleming) Cynthia Brock George McGonigal Phoebe Brown Ducson Nguyen Rob Gearhart Jorge DeFendini Tiffany Kumar Robert Cantelmo Kris Haines-Sharp Mayor Laura Lewis (Donna Fleming) 4.8 Adoption of the 2024 Tax Rate YouTube Timestamp: 2:01:58 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: Roll Call Vote. No Comment or question from Council. Vote Passed: 9-1 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate WHEREAS, the 2024 City of Ithaca Budget was approved, adopted, and confirmed in the total amount of $101,289,746 on November 1, 2023, in accordance with a detailed Budget on file in the Office of the City Controller, and WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $70,598,882 leaving $30,690,864 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 2024 certified and filed by the Assessment Department of Tompkins County, has been footed and approved and shows the total net taxable valuation as $2,561,841,772, and WHEREAS, under Charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to $46,180,970 for 2024; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the tax rate for general purposes, for the fiscal year 2024, be, and the same hereby is, established and fixed at $11.98 per $1,000 of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties on the 2024 Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be, of $30,690,864, and be it further RESOLVED, That the amount of said tax levy be spread, and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties as shown on said City Tax Roll, in accordance with their respective net taxable valuation, at the rate of $11.98 per $1,000 of such taxable valuation, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be, and hereby is, directed to extend and apportion the City Tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll, the City Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of said levy; and the Mayor and the City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the corporate seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same with said Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, and be it further RESOLVED, That upon the execution and filing of said warrant and Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax set opposite each and every property shall hereby become liens, due, payable and collectible in accordance with provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and be it further RESOLVED, That the total sum of $101,289,746 be appropriated in accordance with the adopted Budget to the respective Boards, Offices, and Departments of the City, for the purposes respectively set forth therein. The 2024 Assessment Roll has been completed and approved by the Assessment Department of Tompkins County and resulted in the following valuation: Total Value of Real Property $6,004,173,120 Less: Value of Exempt Property $3.490,936,300 $2,513,236,820 Plus: Value of Special Franchises $ 48,604,952 Net Value of Taxable Property $ 2,561,841,772 Roll Call Vote Carried 9-1 (Fleming) Cynthia Brock-Aye George McGonigal-Aye Phoebe Brown - Aye Ducson Nguyen-Aye Rob Gearhart -Aye (Donna Fleming) - No Jorge DeFendini -Aye Tiffany Kumar -Aye Robert Cantelmo -Aye Kris Haines-Sharp -Aye 4.9 Adoption of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plan Budget YouTube Timestamp: 2:05:55 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: No Comment or questions from Council. This does not require a Roll Call Vote. The Mayor does not vote on this item. Vote Passed: 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Adoption of 2024 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Budget WHEREAS, this Common Council is now considering adoption of the Amended Joint Activity Fund Budget for 2024 as approved by the Committee of the Whole, and WHEREAS, it is the consensus of this Common Council that the total appropriations and estimated revenues, as set forth in said Amended Joint Activity Fund Budget for 2024 and as those amounts may be altered by action of the Common Council at its November 1, 2023, meeting, are adequate for the operation of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant during 2024; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council accepts and approves said Amended Joint Activity Fund Budget for 2024, together with any additional changes made in said budget at Council's November 1, 2023 meeting, as the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Joint Activity Fund Budget for 2024, in the total amount of $6,466,289; and be it further RESOLVED, That the following sections of the 2024 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Joint Activity Fund Budget be approved: A) Joint Activity Fund Appropriations B) Joint Activity Fund Revenues C) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Joint Activity Fund D) Authorized Equipment-Joint Activity Fund Carried Unanimously 10-0 4.10 City Controllers Report YouTube Timestamp: 2:07:29 Request To Add an Item To The Agenda Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson Nguyen Discussion Summary: Alderperson Cantelmo requested a Unanimous Consent to add an item to the agenda; a resolution Thanking City Of Ithaca Controller Steve Thayer for 34 years of Dedicated Service. There were no objections. City Controller thanked council and expressed his appreciation for the community. This is the last Budget City Controller Thayer will work on. Thanked Council for the engaged and difficult discussions over the last months on the Budget, thanked All City Staff from the Front-Line Workers to the Top. Council expressed their appreciation and heartfelt thoughts to City Controller. Vote Passed: 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Resolution: Thanking City of Ithaca Controller Steve Thayer for 34 Years of Dedicated Service WHEREAS, Steve Thayer started at the City of Ithaca in May 1989 as a Deputy Controller and then was promoted to the role of controller in May of 2002; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has had the privilege of benefiting from the exemplary public service of City Controller Steve Thayer for over three decades; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as City Controller, Steve Thayer has displayed exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and an unyielding commitment to fiscal responsibility, ensuring that the City's financial affairs were managed with the utmost integrity; and WHEREAS, Steve Thayer's stewardship of the City's finances has contributed significantly to Ithaca's economic stability, enabling the community to grow and thrive over the years; and WHEREAS, Steve Thayer has guided the Common Council through numerous budget seasons, providing invaluable insight and expertise in the formulation of budgets that reflect the needs and aspirations of the City of Ithaca and its residents; and WHEREAS, Steve Thayer's leadership has been marked by his steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical financial management, earning him the respect and admiration of colleagues, employees, councilmembers, and constituents alike; and WHEREAS, Steve Thayer's friendly demeanor, collaborative spirit, and tireless work ethic have endeared him to those he has worked with and he is considered a valued colleague to many city staff; and WHEREAS, Steve Thayer's retirement marks the end of an era for the City of Ithaca, and the beginning of a well- deserved chapter in his life where he can enjoy the fruits of his labor and spend quality time with his loved ones; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca wishes to express its deepest gratitude and appreciation for Steve Thayer's willingness to stay on in service to the City well past his intended retirement date; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca hereby extends its heartfelt thanks and warmest appreciation to Steve Thayer for his 34 years of dedicated service to the city, acknowledging the profound impact he has made in ensuring the financial well-being and stability of our community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca wishes Steve Thayer a well-deserved retirement filled with happiness, good health, and memorable moments spent with his family and friends; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Steve Thayer in recognition of his service and commitment to the City of Ithaca. Carried Unanimously 10-0 Agenda Item 5 Planning and Economic Development 5.1 Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act YouTube Timestamp 2:29:01 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Second By: Alderperson DeFendini Friendly Amendment: Alderperson Cantelmo- Correct spelling of Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Molinaro Discussion Summary: Friendly Amendment proposed by Alderperson Cantelmo to correct the spelling of Gillibrand and Molinaro. Bryan McCracken, Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Planner was present to discuss the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. Bryan addressed Council’s question regarding Southside Community Center and acknowledged Southside as an Historic Resource in the community; Bryan welcomed a discussion to talk about how these Tax Credits may be used to benefit that Organization. City Attorney Lavine gave a brief reminder, Southside Community Center building is owned by the City. Vote Passed: 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT – HISTORIC TAX CREDIT GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT WHEREAS, Ithaca’s rich community history is represented in its built environment, and the preservation of its historic resources connects our residents to their collective past, helps to establish a sense of place in our neighborhoods, contributes to the economic vitality of the city, and supports our sustainability goals, and WHEREAS, the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) is the largest federal investment in historic preservation and a critical economic development tool used to revitalize communities, and WHEREAS, as stated in Plan Ithaca, the city’s comprehensive plan, Ithaca encourages and, if possible, facilitates the use of the HTC incentive in local development projects, and WHEREAS, the value of the HTC incentive has diminished over the past decade because of IRS rulings, administrative burdens, changes in the credit structure, as well as spreading the distribution of the credit over 5 years, and WHEREAS, local access to the HTCs remains limited for many owners of historic properties for the reasons noted above as well as the program’s eligibility requirements, our community’s high property values, and the relatively “small” scale of our rehabilitation projects, and WHEREAS, a bipartisan Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act [H.R.1785/S.639 (HTC-GO)] was introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate in March, 2023, and WHEREAS, the House and Senate bills include permanent provisions that will add value to the HTC, improve access to the credit, and increase investment in smaller rehabilitation projects, and WHEREAS, these revisions will directly benefits the citizen of the City of Ithaca, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca wholeheartedly supports the proposed revisions to the HTC program as outlined in the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act and be it further. RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca’s Common Council encourages our federal representatives, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and Congressman Molinaro, to support this legislation and ensure its passage, increasing access to the HTC incentive for our residents. Carried Unanimously 10-0 5.2 Lease Extension for RIB’s (Recycle Ithaca Bicycle’s) Program t 530 W. Buffalo Street YouTube Timestamp: 2:37:10 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Second By: Alderperson Fleming Discussion Summary: No Comments or Questions from Council Vote Passed: 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Resolution- Lease Extension for RIBs Program at 530 W. Buffalo Street WHEREAS, the Recycle Ithaca Bicycles (RIBs) program is a non-profit community bicycle shop and youth program operated by the Southside Community Center, Inc. (SSCC) that provides refurbished bicycles in exchange for work hours and offers bicycle repair classes, and WHEREAS, the RIBs program has operated at a former sewer pump station building owned by the City of Ithaca at 530 W. Buffalo Street (The Premises) since 2008, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca leases The Premises to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA), who in turn subleases The Premises to SSCC for use by the RIBs program, and WHEREAS, the current monthly rent is $501, which is collected by the IURA and paid over to the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the lease expired in June 2023, and WHEREAS, SSCC seeks to relocate the RIBs program to the Southside neighborhood, and WHEREAS, the City plans to install a new underground sewer pump station at The Premises in 2025 that will restrict site access during construction and reduce the leasable area at the Property, and WHEREAS, as an initial phase for rebuilding the sewer pump station, the City proposes installation of subsurface piping in the rear yard of The Premises in 2024 in a manner that is not expected to materially interfere with RIBs operations, and WHEREAS, SSCC agrees to move out of The Premises by January 31, 2025 and requests the current sublease agreement be modified to extend the term through January 31, 2025, and WHEREAS, on August 18, 2023, the IURA approved SSCC’s request for a short-term lease extension conditioned upon Common Council approval and recommends the City/IURA lease agreement be extended through at least January 31, 2025; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby approves two amendments to the City/IURA lease for premises at 530 W. Buffalo Street to (1) extend the term of the lease through January 31, 2025 to enable the IURA to extend their sublease with the Southside Community Center, Inc. for the RIBs program, and (2) reserve the right for the City to initiate subsurface sewer pump station piping work on The Property in a manner that does not materially interfere with RIBs operations, be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor, subject to review by the City Attorney, is authorized to execute any and all agreements and documents necessary to implement this resolution. Carried Unanimously 10-0 Agenda Item 6. Member Filed/New Business 6.1 Mayor Appointments YouTube Timestamp: 2:41:08 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson Fleming Discussion Summary: Mayor Lewis expressed thanks to Alderperson Nguyen for his willingness to be reappointed to TCAT Board of Directors with an Term to expire 12/31/2026. Vote Passed: 10-0 Member All In Favor Oppose Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Mayor Appointment- Recommendation to Tompkins County Consolidated Area Transit Board Resolved That Common Council recommends that Ducson Nguyen be reappointed as a Director of the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board with a Three (3) Year to expire December 31, 2026. Carried Unanimously 10-0 Agenda Item 7. Reports from Council and Staff 7.1 Report from Common Council Liaisons YouTube Timestamp: 2:42:11 Report Summary: Alderperson Brown, Southside Liaison reports Southside Community Center was very happy to have the support of the Community. Alderperson DeFendini Liaison for Cable Access Oversight reports that according to City Staff everything needed is in place to broadcast Zoom Meetings on Cable Access at the same time as streaming to YouTube, there are still a few things to work our with Charter and Spectrum, but definitely moving forward in a productive direction to getting Council Meetings back on line. 7.2. Report for City Clerk- No Report 7.3 Report of City Attorney- No Report Agenda Item 8. Executive Sessions- No Executive Session Agenda Item 9. Meeting Wrap-Up YouTube Timestamp: 2:44:59 Discussion: Mayor Lewis reminded Council an email went out asking Council to hold December 13th as a possible Meeting Date, also a possible Special Meeting of Council that may fit in at the November 15th PEDC Meeting, there is a planned date change for CA Meeting to change to November 29th. November 8th Meeting is no longer necessary because the Budget has been passed. Mayor Lewis will send out an update on all the date changes. Motion to Adjourn YouTube Timestamp: 2:49:55 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Second By: Alderperson Kumar All In Favor 10-0