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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-2024-10-01YouTube Link:https://tinyurl.com/k3v89jah Date: Location: Tuesday October 1, 2024 City Hall Council Chambers 10-01-2024 Regular COMMON COUNCIL Meeting Minutes Voting Record 1.Call to Order 1.1 Emergency Evacuation 2.Agenda Review 2.1 Additions, Deletions or Changes to the Agenda 3.Reports of Municipal Officials 4.Proclamations and Awards Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present Absent/Excused Mayor - Robert Cantelmo X 1st Ward - Kayla Matos X 1st Ward - Phoebe Brown X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 2nd Ward - Kris Haines-Sharp X 3rd Ward - David Shapiro X 3rd Ward - Pierre Saint-Perez X 4th Ward - Patrick Kuehl X 4th Ward - Tiffany Kumar X 5th Ward - Margaret Fabrizio X 5th Ward - Clyde Lederman X Also Present: Alderperson Brown-Excused Absence, Alderperson Shapiro- unable to attend, Alderperson Kumar-unable to attend. Discussion Summary: The October 1st 2024 Meeting of the Ithaca Common Council is called to order at 6pm. Mayor Cantelmo noted Alderperson Brown and Alderperson Shapiro are absent, Alderperson Kumar will be arriving late. Timestamp 1:07-1:34 Discussion Summary: Reading of the Emergency Evacuation Notice for those in attendance from the public. Timestamp 1:43- 2:14 Discussion Summary: The 2025 Budget Presentation was moved to the October 9th 2024 Common Council Special Meeting. No further additions or deletions to the agenda. Timestamp 2:30-3:44 Discussion Summary: There are no Municipal officials in attendance to present a report to Council. Mayor Cantelmo shared with the public and Colleagues a brief update from County Legislator Pillar Timestamp 3:50- 4:40 5.Review and Approval of Minutes 5.1 September 4th, 2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes 6.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council 6.1 Statements From The Public 6.2 Privilege of the Floor - Mayor and Council 7.Presentation 7.1 Presentation of 2025 Budget 8.Consent Agenda Discussion Summary: No Proclamations or Awards presented. Timestamp 4:46 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo called for a mover for the September 4th 2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes. Timestamp 4:52-5:07 Moved By: Kris Haines-Sharp Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to approve the September 4th 2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes. Timestamp Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Members of the public came out to share their thoughts and comments with Council on, Reparations, Assisted Dwelling Units, and Climate Change. Timestamp 5:15- 15:15 Discussion Summary: Council responded to the public's comments and concerns. Timestamp 15:22- 17:07 Discussion Summary: Postponed until the October 9th 2024 Council Budget Meeting. Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo asked for a mover to move Consent Agenda. Timestamp 17:15 8.1 Amendment to Personnel Roster- Human Resources 9.New Business / Member Filed 9.1 Capital Project for Ithaca Green New Deal Engagement & Communications 9.2 Certified Local Government: Authorization to Accept Grant Awards Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to approve Consent Agenda Item 8.0 Amendment to Personnel Roster- Human Resources Specialist Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: The Director of Sustainability, Rebecca Evans was in attendance to take questions and comments from Council regarding the Ithaca Green New Deal. The Resolution was moved and summarized by Alderperson Saint-Perez. Timestamp 17:27-19:51 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Motion to adopt Resolution to Create a Capital Project for Ithaca Green New Deal Engagement & Communications Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 9.3 Certified Local Government: Authorization to Accept Grant Awards Discussion Summary: The resolution moved and summarized by Alderperson Saint-Perez. "Mayor" was replaced with "City Manager/her" in the first resolve. There was some discussion from Council on the resolution authorizing the acceptance of Grant Funds for the Statewide LGBTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study. There were no questions from Council on this item. Timestamp 20:08-22:00 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Authorization to Accept Grant Award-Statewide LGBTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Alderperson Lederman moved and summarized the resolution, "Mayor" was replaced with "City Manager/her" in the first resolve. Bryan McCracken took questions and responded to council's concerns. Alderperson Kuehl moved to Table this item until the November 6th Common Council Meeting. Timestamp 22:07- 54:11 Discussion on Motion to Table Timestamp 54:17- 59:32 Discussion on Main Motion. Timestamp 59:38- 1:01:20 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Move to Table Item until November 6th Common Council Meeting. Vote Failed 2-6 10.Mayor Appointments 10.1 Mayoral Appointment- Ithaca Housing Authority Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Main Motion- Authorization to Accept Grant Award for the DeWitt Park Historic District Resurvey and Boundry Reevaluation. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: No Discussion on Mayoral Appointment. No formal second. Timestamp 1:01:39- 1:01:49 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Motion Summary: Valerie Wilson Appointed is reappointed to the Ithaca Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously 10.2 Mayoral Appointment- Planning Board 10.3 Mayor Appointment- IURA Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Max Pfeffer is appointed to the Planning Board for a 4 year term beginning October 4th 2024. Moved by the Mayor. No formal second. Timestamp 1:01:58-1:02:41 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Motion Summary: Max Pfeffer is appointed to Planning Board for a 4 year term beginning October 4th. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Siobhan Hull is appointed by the Mayor to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. Timestamp 1:02:47- 1:33:55 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Motion Summary: Siobhan Hull is appointed to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. Moved by the Mayor, with no formal second. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously 11. Report of City Manager 12. Report of City Controller 13. Reports from Council and Staff 13.1 Reports Of City Attorney 13.2 Report Of City Clerk 14. Executive Session (If Needed) 15. Meeting Wrap Up Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: No Report. Timestamp 1:04:08 Discussion Summary: No Report Timestamp 1:04:28 Discussion Summary: No Report Timestamp 1:04:35 Discussion Summary: No Report. Timestamp 1:04:35 Discussion Summary: Meeting Adjourned 7:06pm. Timestamp 1:04:42 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: Motion to Adjourn Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Adopted: 11-6-2024Shaniqua Lewis,Deputy City Clerk Date: Time: Location: Watch Online: Tuesday October 1, 2024 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers https://www.youtube.com/@CityofIthacaPublicMeetings COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AGENDA AMENDED 1.Call to Order 1.1. 2.Agenda Review 2.1. 3.Reports of Municipal Officials 4.Proclamations and Awards 5.Review and Approval of Minutes 5.1. 6.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council 6.1. 6.2. 7.Presentation 7.1. 8.Consent Agenda 8.1. 9.New Business / Member Filed 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 10.Mayor Appointments 10.1. 10.2. 10.3. 11.Report of City Manager 12.Report of City Controller 13.Reports from Council and Staff 13.1. 13.2. 14.Executive Session (If Needed) 15.Meeting Wrap Up Emergency Evacuation Additions, Deletions or Changes to the Agenda September 4th, 2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes Statements From The Public Privilege of the Floor - Mayor and Council Presentation of 2025 Budget Amendment to Personnel Roster- Human Resources Capital Project for Ithaca Green New Deal Engagement & Communications Certified Local Government: Authorization to Accept Grant Awards Certified Local Government: Authorization to Accept Grant Awards Mayoral Appointment- Ithaca Housing Authority Mayoral Appointment- Planning Board Mayor Appointment- IURA No October Report No October Report Reports Of City Attorney Report Of City Clerk Announcements 1 Next Meeting Meeting Adjourn Public Comment Forum The public can provide short statements during this portion of the meeting. 3 minutes is the maximum time allotted, but the chair reserves the right to modify the amount of time per individual at the start of the meeting. 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To Submit Written Comments - https://tinyurl.com/mr9kdhw8 *Written comments submitted with be compiled and entered into the record. 2 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Clerk's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Emergency Evacuation ITEM #:1.1 MEMORANDUM 3 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Mayor's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Additions, Deletions or Changes to the Agenda ITEM #:2.1 MEMORANDUM Council will be asked if there are any changes to be made to the agenda. 4 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Clerk's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:September 4th, 2024 Common Council Meeting Minutes ITEM #:5.1 MEMORANDUM Review and Approval of the September 4th Common Council Meeting Minutes 5 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Clerk's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Statements From The Public ITEM #:6.1 MEMORANDUM The public can provide short statements during this portion of the meeting. 6 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Clerk's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Privilege of the Floor - Mayor and Council ITEM #:6.2 MEMORANDUM Mayor and Council's Response To The Public 7 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 City Manager's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Deb Mohlenhoff, City Manager DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Presentation of 2025 Budget ITEM #:7.1 MEMORANDUM The City Manager will present the 2025 Budget to Council 8 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Human Resources Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Kemi E Shokunbi DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Amendment to Personnel Roster- Human Resources ITEM #:8.1 MEMORANDUM Consent- Amendment to Personnel Roster and to add Humans Resources Specialist. ATTACHMENTS: Human Resources Specialist 2024_Kemi Shokunbi.pdf Memo to Amend personal Rooster_Kemi Shokunbi.pdf 9 Jurisdiction: City of Ithaca Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 09/04/24 HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a professional human resources position responsible for one or more assigned areas of public sector human resources management, including civil service administration, classification, compensation, benefits administration, health and wellness programs, compliance, leave management, employee relations, recruitment, employer branding, marketing and advertising, workplace belonging and diversification, training and development, employee orientation, onboarding, and performance management. The work is complex, integrating state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations, labor contracts, and City policies in the decision-making process. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in analyzing problems and rendering services. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Oversees and performs daily operational work in assigned program areas, such as civil service administration, classification, compensation, benefits administration, health and wellness programs, compliance, leave management, employee relations, recruitment, employer branding, marketing and advertising, workplace belonging and diversification, training and development, employee orientation, onboarding, and performance management; Acts as a consultant on human resources policies, state and federal laws and regulations, and labor contracts to department heads, supervisors and employees; Maintains knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws and regulations, the City Charter, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Rules, City policies, and City labor agreements that apply to assigned areas of responsibility; Oversees and performs administrative support functions to boards and commissions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; Interprets and administers negotiated collective bargaining agreements as they relate to assigned areas of responsibility; Assists with the preparation of human resources strategic plans, policies, documents, and reports as they relate to assigned areas of responsibility; Develops and maintains forms necessary for compliance with Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations, and City programs and policies; Assists with the preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, budget, meetings with employee and labor organizations, and/or state or federal compliance; Handles routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements in assigned areas of responsibility; Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints. Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, recruitment, retention, workplace belonging and diversification, and other labor negotiations; collects information and report results to the Human Resources Director; On behalf of the Ithaca Civil Service Commission, oversees the daily administration of New York State Civil Service Law and operations for the City of Ithaca, Ithaca City School District and Ithaca Housing Authority, including the civil service examination process, as assigned; Establishes, maintains and directs the administration of a comprehensive classification and compensation program as assigned; Recommends grants and budgetary impacts for assigned areas; Administers employee benefits, leave administration, and other related benefit offerings as assigned, including but not limited to: New York State Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), medical, dental, and vision plans, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and disability. 10 Oversees and delivers mandatory and developmental training for managers and employees such as new hire orientation, mandated annual trainings, supervisory training, creating the culture on belonging, and individualized training and development programs, as assigned; Establishes, maintains and directs a comprehensive and effective recruitment program, as assigned; Human Resources Specialist Page 2 TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES – continued: Provides guidance to managers regarding civil service, recruitment, workplace belonging and diversification, performance improvement and progressive discipline procedures, as assigned; Oversees annual performance development program as assigned; Oversees and directs comprehensive employee relations program as assigned, including recognition programs, employee engagement programs, and wellness programs; Maintains a close working relationship with all department heads and appointing officers; Represents the Human Resources Department at meetings, conferences, and trainings as assigned; Participates in conferences, and trainings to stay current with governing laws, regulations, and trends in municipal human resources management. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal human resources administration; good knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations governing municipal employment in New York State; good knowledge of the principles and practices of labor relations and local labor agreements; subject matter expertise in assigned areas of responsibility; proven expertise with creating the culture around belonging and inclusion; excellent interpersonal skills; strong problem-solving skills; ability to prepare complex written reports; ability to understand and interpret complex written information; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; confidentiality; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in human resources, including recruitment, job classification, compensation management, labor relations, benefits administration, training, performance management, employee relations, workforce belonging and diversification, or related human resources work; or B. Possession of an Associate's Degree and four (4) years of full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in human resources, including recruitment, job classification compensation management, labor relations, benefits administration, training, performance management, employee relations, workforce belonging and diversification, or related human resources work; or C. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of full-time paid professional experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in human resources, including recruitment, job classification, compensation management, labor relations, benefits administration, training, performance management, employee relations, workforce belonging and diversification, or related human resources work; or D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above. Note: College degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of 11 Education and/or U.S. Secretary of Education. If an applicant’s degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants are responsible for payment of the required evaluation fee. 12 Amendment to Personnel Roster – Department of Human Resources WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department is experiencing multiple retirements, and WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is evaluating the staffing needs of the department to determine the most effective and efficient staffing pattern for the future, and WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources has recommended the creation of the title of Human Resources Specialist; and WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission approved the job description for Human Resources Specialist at their September 4, 2024 meeting, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the personnel roster of the Human Resources Department be amended as follows: Add: One (1) Human Resources Specialist and be it further RESOLVED, that the position of Human Resources Specialist shall be assigned to the Management Compensation Plan at salary grade 7, and be it further RESOLVED, that for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, the standard workday for this position shall be established at eight (8) hours per day (forty (40) hours per week), and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this position shall be derived from existing funds within the approved 2024 Human Resources Department budget. 13 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Rebecca Evans, Director of Sustainability DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Capital Project for Ithaca Green New Deal Engagement & Communications ITEM #:9.1 MEMORANDUM Voting Item- Resolution to create a capital project for $65K in funds from Park Foundation (received 2022). ATTACHMENTS: IGND Park Capital Project-Rebecca's Item.pdf 14 Resolution to Create a Capital Project for Ithaca Green New Deal Engagement & Communications Whereas, the City of Ithaca has demonstrated its desire and commitment to be a leader in sustainability and social equity, as exemplified by the adoption of the Ithaca Green New Deal; and Whereas, the Ithaca Green New Deal resolution was adopted unanimously in June 2019 included a goal of community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030; and Whereas, in order to effectively implement and achieve the goals outlined in the Ithaca Green New Deal resolution, City sustainability staff need to create a robust engagement strategy to educate and involve residents in decision-making processes; and Whereas, in 2022 the Park Foundation granted the City of Ithaca $65,000 to support Ithaca Green New Deal outreach and engagement efforts including websites, interns, and other miscellaneous activities; and Whereas, a capital project was not created for these funds; therefore be it RESOLVED, that a capital project is hereby created to support Ithaca Green New Deal outreach and engagement activities; and be it further RESOLVED, that the City will continue to support the development and implementation of strategies to accelerate the development of programs to meet the goals established in the Ithaca Green New Deal. 15 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Bryan McCracken DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Certified Local Government: Authorization to Accept Grant Awards ITEM #:9.2 MEMORANDUM Voting Item: Statewide LGBTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study. ATTACHMENTS: CLG Grant Acceptance_LBGTQ DeWitt.pdf LBGTQ Cont CLG resolution.pdf 16 M E M O R A N D U M Date: September 25, 2024 To: Common Council From: Bryan McCracken, Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Planner RE: Acceptance of Certiﬁed Local Government Grants – DeWitt Park Historic District Resurvey and Boundary Reevaluation and Statewide LGBTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this memo is to provide background information on the DeWitt Park Historic District Resurvey and Boundary Reevaluation and Statewide LGBTQ Context Statement Feasibility Study Projects, request approval to accept the FFY24 Historic Preservation Fund/Certiﬁed Local Government (GLG) Awards, and create two capital projects. PROJECT HISTORY, BACKGROUND, & ANALYSIS At the end of June, Planning staﬀ applied for two grants to fund two historic preservation projects: the Statewide LGBTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study and the DeWitt Park Historic District Resurvey and Boundary Reevaluation. The Statewide LGBTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study will evaluate the practicality and appropriateness of drafting a historic context statement documenting the contributions of New York’s LBGTQ community to local, state, or national history. A context statement of this nature would facilitate listing sites associated with LBGTQ history in the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The DeWitt Park Historic District Resurvey and Boundary Reevaluation Project will critically examine the documentation for the City’s oldest historic district (1971) to ensure it meets today’s standards. The neighborhood’s history will be thoroughly researched and documented, and the district boundaries will be assessed and redrawn to ensure all properties worthy of protection are included. Additionally, the project will resolve regulatory diﬃculties caused by diﬀerences between the local and National Register districts and ensure all properties within the designated area can access state and federal preservation incentives. Consultants will be engaged to complete the work associated with both projects. The City was awarded both grants at the end of August. For more information, the grant applications are available for review upon request. BUDGET IMPLICATIONS & FUNDING Both projects will be cost-neutral. The City was awarded $40,000 for the Statewide LBGTQ Historic Context Statement Project and $17,000 for the DeWitt Park Historic District Project. The local matches for both grants will be covered by in-kind services (staﬀ time) and internship stipends from the City and Regional Planning 17 Department at Cornell University. These are reimbursable grants. Capital Projects will be established to cover project expenditures until the City is wholly reimbursed by the State Historic Preservation Oﬃce. NEXT STEPS • Accept the FFY24 Certiﬁed Local Government grant program funds; • Authorize the Mayor to execute the grant and consultant contracts; and • Authorize the establishment of a Capital Project for each project. 18 Proposed Resolution Common Council October 1, 2024 Statewide LGBTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study – Authorization to Accept Grant Award WHEREAS, Ithaca is known as a progressive, inclusive, and LGBTQ-friendly community and has also played an important role in the LGBTQ rights movement, and WHEREAS, while the pivotal role New York City has played in LGBTQ history is widely recognized, the story of LGBTQ people, places, and events in the rest of New York State and Ithaca is perhaps less well known and certainly not as widely documented, and WHEREAS, to document this significant history, the City will partner with the Preservation League of NYS, the statewide preservation advocacy organization, on an exploratory project to evaluate the feasibility of a statewide LBGTQ historic context statement, known as the “Statewide LBGTQ Historic Context Statement Feasibility Study” (The Study), and WHEREAS, a context statement of this nature would facilitate the recognition and celebration of sites associated with LBGTQ history through listings in the State and National Registers of Historic Places, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is a participating municipality in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program and is eligible to apply for Historic Preservation Fund Sub-Grant/Certified Local Government Funds (CLG-Sub-Grant), and WHEREAS, this City applied for and was awarded a reimbursable CLG Sub-Grant in the amount of $40,000 to implement The Study in August 2024, and WHEREAS, while no specific match is required for this grant program, the City will provide one in the form of in-kind services (staff time) and an internship stipend from the City and Regional Planning Department at Cornell University, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Manager or her designee, subject to review by the City Attorney, is authorized to accept the grant award and to enter into agreements with the NYS Historic Preservation Office and The Preservation League of New York State to implement The Study; and be it further RESOLVED, that Common Council hereby establishes Capital Project #940 “LBGTQ Historic Context Statement” in the amount of $40,000 to pay expenses associated with The Study until reimbursement is received from the New York State Historic Preservation Office, and be it further RESOLVED, that funds needed for said Capital Project shall be derived entirely from existing City resources. 19 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Bryan McCracken DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Certified Local Government: Authorization to Accept Grant Awards ITEM #:9.3 MEMORANDUM Voting Item: DeWitt Park Historic District Resurvey and Boundary Reevaluation ATTACHMENTS: DP HD Resurvey CLG resolution.pdf 20 Proposed Resolution Common Council October 1, 2024 DeWitt Park Historic District Resurvey and Boundary Reevaluation – Authorization to Accept Grant Award WHEREAS, the DeWitt Park Historic District was Ithaca’s first local historic district, designated in 1971 and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in the same year, and WHEREAS, the documentation for this historic district does not meet today’s industry standards, and boundary differences between the local, State, and National Register-listed districts create regulatory issues, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is a participating municipality in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program and is eligible to apply for Historic Preservation Fund Sub-Grant/Certified Local Government Funds (CLG-Sub-Grant), WHEREAS, the City applied for and received a reimbursable CLG-Sub-Grant in the amount of $17,000 to address the issues noted above through an intensive-level historic resource survey of the neighborhood, and WHEREAS, the work outlined would be performed by preservation consultant Historic Ithaca, Tompkins County’s preservation advocacy organization, and WHEREAS, the City’s comprehensive plan, Plan Ithaca, also recommends seeking grant funding to conduct intensive-level surveys of historic resources, and WHEREAS, while no specific match is required for this grant, the City will provide one in the form of in-kind services (staff time), an internship stipend from the City and Regional Planning Department at Cornell University, and donated administrative service from the preservation consultant, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Mayor or his designee, subject to review by the City Attorney, is authorized to accept the grant award and to enter into agreements with the NYS Historic Preservation Office and Historic Ithaca to implement this grant-funded project; and be it further RESOLVED, that Common Council hereby establishes Capital Project #939 “DeWitt Park Resurvey” in the amount of $17,000 to pay expenses associated with the project until reimbursement is received from the New York State Historic Preservation Office, and be it further RESOLVED, that funds needed for said Capital Project shall be derived entirely from existing City resources. 21 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Clerk's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Mayoral Appointment- Ithaca Housing Authority ITEM #:10.1 MEMORANDUM Valerie Wilson is being reappointed to the Ithaca Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a 5 year term ending October 17th, 2028. ATTACHMENTS: Mayor Appointment Ithaca Housing Board_Valerie Wilson-Reappointment.pdf Mayor Appointment Valerie Wilson reappointment request.pdf 22 Mayor Appointment to the Ithaca Housing Authority Board RESOLVED, that Valerie Wilson be reappointed to the Ithaca Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a five-year term ending October 17th, 2028 23 Valerie Wilson Address Redacted July 18, 2024 Mayor Robert Cantelmo City of Ithaca 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mayor Cantelmo: I am writing to request re-appointment to the Ithaca Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. I feel that I have successfully contributed to the Board during my previous years of service, and I would like to continue serving the community in this capacity. My current appointment expires October 17, 2024. Thank you for your consideration of this request. If you need additional information, please contact me at _________ Valerie D. Wilson IHA Commissioner 24 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Mayoral Appointment- Planning Board ITEM #:10.2 MEMORANDUM The Mayor is appointing Max Pfeffer to the Planning Board for a 4 year term beginning October 4th, 2024. ATTACHMENTS: Mayor Appointment Planning Board -Max Pfeffer.pdf 25 Mayoral Appointments to the Planning Board RESOLVED, that Max Pfeffer, be appointed to the Planning Board starting October 4th, 2024 for a four year (4) term to expire December 31st, 2027. 26 Mayoral Appointments to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency RESOLVED, that Siobhan Hull, be appointed to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency. 27 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Attorney's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:City Attorney DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Reports Of City Attorney ITEM #:13.1 MEMORANDUM Updates/Reports from the City Attorney Victor Kessler 28 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Clerk's Office Shaniqua Lewis, TO:Common Council FROM:City Clerk DATE:October 1, 2024 RE:Report Of City Clerk ITEM #:13.2 MEMORANDUM No October Report 29