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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-COW STUDY SESSION 2025-03-19YouTube Link:https://tinyurl.com/af4em8pt Date: Location: Wednesday March 19, 2025 108 E. Green Street Ithaca NY 14850 March 19th 2025 COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES VOTING RECORD 1.Call To Order 1.1 Emergency Evacuation Notice 1.2 Agenda Review 1.3 Approval Of Meeting Minutes- Feb 19th Committee Meeting Minutes 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 Discussion Summary: The March 19th, 2025, City of Ithaca Committee of the Whole Study Session meeting is called to order. All members are in attendance. There are no changes to the agenda however, Mayor Cantelmo asked for Council's patience as he rearranges the order in which the items will be discussed due to one of the representatives from the Sustainability and Climate Justice Committee is arriving late for their agenda discussion item. Timestamp 2:32- 3:28 Discussion Summary: Council adopted the February 19th, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. There was no discussion on the minutes. Timestamp 3:29- 3:40 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Motion to approve the February 19th COW meeting minutes. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez, seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. Motion Carries unanimously 10-0. Alderperson Kumar is late and absent from the vote. 2.Public Hearing 2.1 Public Hearing- Collegetown Zoning Amendments Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Public Hearing was opened to discuss Collegetown Zoning amendments. Two members of the public came before Council to speak on the topic. Timestamp 3:43-9:53 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Motion to Open the Public Hearing on Collegetown Zoning Amendments. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez, seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. Motion Carries unanimously 10-0 with Alderperson Kumar temporarily absent from the vote. Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Motion to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Alderperson 3.Consent Items 3.1 Approval of Outdoor Dining Alcohol Permits 4.Agenda Planning Shapiro seconded by Alderperson Kuehl. Alderperson Kumar joined the meeting but did not participate in the vote. No vote is recorded as opposed. Motion carries 10-1. Vote Passed 10-1 Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Approval of Outdoor Dining Alcohol Permits will move to the April 2nd Consent Agenda. Timestamp 9:54-10:00 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Motion to move Approval of Outdoor Dining Alcohol Permits to the April 2nd Consent Agenda. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. Motion carries 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 4.1 Standard Workday (SWD) and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials 4.2 Proposed Ordinance-Collegetown Area Form Districts. Discussion Summary: Agenda items 4.3-4.9 have been renumbered. Starting with Item 4.4 is the new 4.3. Discussion Summary: Moved to the April 2nd Common Council Consent Agenda. No discussion on this item. Mayor Cantelmo summarized the resolution and was moved by Alderperson Lederman. Timestamp 10:01-10:33 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to move item to the April 2nd Consent Agenda. Moved by Alderperson Lederman seconded by Alderperson Matos. Motion Carries 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: The proposed Ordinance will be considered at the April 2nd Common Council voting meeting. Council pointed out receiving emails from the public not in favor of this zoning ordinance. Timestamp 10:34-13:11 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Motion to move Proposed Ordinance to the April 2nd Common Council Agenda. Moved by Alderperson Lederman seconded by Alderperson Nguyen. Motion carries unanimously 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 4.3 Reaffirmation of the Ithaca Green New Deal 4.4 Authorization to Submit 2 Railroad Law Application Forms Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Item 4.3 is the new Item 4.9. Sustainability and Climate Justice Commissioner Siobhan presented before Council a discussion on passing a resolution reaffirming the commitments made by the city in support of the Ithaca Green New Deal (IGND) The Mayor informed Council this is not a voting Item but a recommendation from SCJC. The Mayor asked the two Liaisons (Haines-Sharp and Saint-Perez) to work with the Commission on drafting a resolution. Timestamp 44:47- 1:00:45 Discussion Summary: Item 4.4 is the new 4.3. Moved and summarized by Alderperson Lederman. Council moved this item to the April 2nd Common Council voting meeting under Order of Business. Council had questions about the railroad crossing going through the encampments. Addisu Gebre from Engineering was present to address Council's questions and concerns. Timestamp 13:13-22:17 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Move item to the April 2nd Common Council Voting meeting. Moved by Alderperson Lederman, seconded by Alderperson Nguyen. Motion carries 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 4.5 SEQR/CEQR- Black Diamond Trail Connector Project- Lead Agency 4.6 SEQR/CEQR- Cayuga Waterfront Revitalization Project Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Item 4.5 is now item 4.4. Moved to the April 2nd Common Council regular voting meeting. Timestamp 22:29-23:03 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Motion to move Black Diamond Trail Connector Project- Lead Agency to the April 2nd Council voting meeting. Moved by Alderperson Nguyen seconded by Alderperson Haines-Sharp. Motion carries 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Item 4.6 is now Item 4.5. Moved to the April 2nd Council voting meeting under Order of Business. Timestamp 23:05-23:44 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez 4.7 SEQRA/CEQRO Review for Property Acquisition 4.8 Permitting and Inspecting at 412 Worth Street- City/Town MOU Motion Summary: Motion to move the Cayuga Waterfront Revitalization Project- Lead Agency Resolution to the April 2nd Council voting meeting. Moved by Alderperson Lederman, seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. Motion carries 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Item 4.7 is now item 4.6. is moving to the April 2nd Common Council voting meeting under Order of Business. Alderperson Nguyen proposed to revise the first Resolve where there is a $ and the word dollars. The amendment is friendly to the seconder. Timestamp 23:45-24:43 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Motion to move the SEQRA/CEQRO Review for Property Acquisition to the April 2nd Common Council voting meeting. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez seconded by Alderperson Nguyen. Motion carries 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 4.9 Authorization to Cover Red Accounts Discussion Summary: Item 4.8 is now Item 4.7. Council voted unanimously to move this item to the April 2nd Common Council meeting under Order of Business. Timestamp24:45- 26:05 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to move MOU to the April 2nd Common Council voting meeting. Moved by Alderperson Lederman, seconded by Alderperson Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Item 4.9 is now Item 4.8. Moved and Summarized by Alderperson Nguyen. Council moved item to the April 2nd voting meeting under Order of Business. There was some discussion from Council with questions for the Deputy City Controller Wendy Cole. Timestamp 26:08-44:28 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to move Redline Resolution to the April 2nd Common Council voting meeting. Moved by Alderperson Nguyen, seconded by Alderperson Matos. Motion Carries 9-2 with Alderpersons Shapiro and Fabrizio against. Vote Passed 9-2 5.Report From City Staff 5.1 Report from City Controller- March 2025 5.2 City Manager's Report- March 2025 5.3 Report from City Clerk 5.4 Report from City Attorney 6.Reports From Committee/Commissions 6.1 Reports of Council Liaisons 6.2 Reports from Working Groups Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Deputy City Controller Wendy Cole answered Council's questions on the March 2025 Controllers report. Timestamp 1:00:59-1:26:23 Discussion Summary: City Manager answered questions from Council on the March 2025 Report. Timestamp 1:26:25-1:49:43 Discussion Summary: No Report from the City Clerk. Discussion Summary: City Attorney reported April 10th is the deadline to close the sealed bid for the East Hill Fire station; April 30th is the last day for redemptions on Foreclosures. Timestamp 1:49:47-1:50:37 Discussion Summary: Council members gave updates on their assigned Committees and Commissions. The City Manager offered an update on the Controller's Search - the first round of interviews have been completed. Timestamp 1:50:39- 2:07:58 7.Meeting Wrap-Up Discussion Summary: Next Meeting is April 2nd 2025. Mayor Adjourned the meeting Timestamp 2:08:15-2:08:21 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Motion to Adjourn. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez, seconded by Alderperson Nguyen. All In Favor of Adjourning the meeting. Motion Carries 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X No Public Comments Public Hearing Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk Submitted: 4-11-2025 Adopted: 4-16-2025 Moved by: Saint-Perez Seconded by: MatosCarried 11-0