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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2025-04-02YouTube Link:https://tinyurl.com/325tknk2 Date: Location: Wednesday April 2, 2025 City Hall Council Chambers April 2, 2025 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES VOTING RECORD 1.Call to Order 1.1 Emergency Evacuation 1.2 Agenda Review 1.3 Reports From Municipal Officials 2.Proclamations and Awards 2.1 Quarterly Recognition 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 Shapiro arrived late to the meeting. Meeting at a Glance Discussion Summary: The April 2nd, 2025 City of Ithaca Common Council meeting is called to order at 6 pm. Alderperson Lederman is excused due to illness, and Alderperson Kumar is absent. Alderperson Shapiro will be arriving late. Changes to the agenda include by unanimous consent adding the appointment of Alderperson Shapiro to the Department of Public Works Superintendent Search Committee to replace Alderperson Saint-Perez who is no longer able to serve. There was no report from Tompkins County Legislator Pillar. Timestamp 0:57- 3:09 Discussion Summary: Police Officer Karlina Stypulkowski is recognized for the Quarterly Recognition Award. Timestamp 3:10-5:18 3.Review and Approval of Minutes 3.1 3-5-2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes 4.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council 4.1 Statements from the Public 4.2 Privilege Of The Floor- Comments From Council and The Mayor 5.Consent Agenda Discussion Summary: No discussion on the minutes. Timestamp 5:25-5:33 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Motion to approve the March 5th 2025 Common Council Meeting Minutes. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez, Seconded by Alderperson Haines- Sharp. All In Favor. Motion carries 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Members from the Community came out to share their thoughts and comments about the following topics: Proposed Zoning for College Town, Squeaky Clean Carwash, City Audit, and flood insurance. EMS system and Fire response/ Dispatch Codes, Ithaca Commons crime, ADU's, Cornell Sun Article. Timestamp 5:35-22:20 Discussion Summary: Council members commented on the spring street cleaning schedule and the community police board. Timestamp 22:27-26:45 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo called for a motion on Consent. No discussion on Consent Agenda items. Timestamp 26:47-26:53 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to move consent agenda items 5.1-5.2. Moved by Alderperson 5.1 Standard Workday (SWD) and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials 5.2 Approval of Outdoor Dining Alcohol Permits 6.Order of Business 6.1 Collegetown Area Form Districts- Declaration of Lead Agency 6.2 Collegetown Area Form Districts- Negative Declaration Saint-Perez, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. All In Favor. Motion carried unanimously 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: The Declaration of Lead Agency was moved and summarized by Alderperson Kuehl. Timestamp 27:24-27:40 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to accept Lead Agency. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. Motion Carries 8-0 with Alderperson Brown temporarily absent from the vote. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X 6.3 Collegetown Area Form Districts- Ordinance 6.4 Railroad Law Application Forms- Inlet Road Discussion Summary: Negative Declaration moved and summarized by Alderperson Saint-Perez. Timestamp 27:42-28:05 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Motion to approve Negative Declaration. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez, Seconded by Alderperson Haines-Sharp. Motion carries 8-0 with Alderperson Brown temporarily absent from the vote. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Ordinance was moved and summarized by Alderperson Kuehl. There was discussion from Council with Alderperson Kuehl's motion to amend the ordinance; Alderperson Kuehl then withdrew his motion with no decent from Council. Alderperson Brown rejoined Council. Timestamp 28:07- 40:25 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to approve An Ordinance to amend the Municipal Code Of the City of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Section 45 entitled, "Collegetown Area Form Districts Vote Passed 9-0 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 6.5 Railroad Law Application Forms- Cascadilla Street Discussion Summary: Item 6.4 is moved and summarized by Alderperson Shapiro. The Director of Engineering was in attendance to answer questions from Council. Timestamp 40:28-41:45 Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Motion to authorize the Mayor or City Manager to apply for the a modification to the Inlet Road Railroad Crossing. Moved by Alderperson Shapiro, Seconded by Alderperson Kuehl. All In Favor. Motion carried 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Shapiro moved and summarized the resolution. There is no discussion or questions from Council. Timestamp 41:48- 42:07 Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Move to authorize the mayor or city manager to apply for the modification to the Cascadilla Street Railroad Crossing. Moved by Alderperson Shapiro, Seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. All In Favor. Motion Carries 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously 6.6 SEQR/CEQR- Cayuga Waterfront Revitalization Project- Lead Agency 6.7 SEQR/CEQR- Cayuga Waterfront Revitalization Project - Neg Declaration 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 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Saint-Perez moved and summarized resolution. No discussion or questions from Council. Timestamp 42:11- 42:25 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Motion to approve SEQR/CEQR Cayuga Waterfront Lead Agency. Moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez, Seconded by Alderperson Haines-Sharp. All In Favor. Motion carries unanimously 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Saint-Perez moved and summarized Negative Declaration. No discussion or questions from Council. Timestamp. 42:27-42:49 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: SEQR/CEQR Cayuga Waterfront Negative Declaration moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez, Seconded by Alderperson Haines-Sharp. All In Favor. Motion Carries unanimously 9-0. 6.8 SEQR/CEQR- Black Diamond Trail Connector Project- Lead Agency 6.9 SEQR/CEQR- Black Diamond Trail Connector Project- Neg Declaration Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Nguyen moved and summarized the SEQR/CEQR Lead Agency resolution for the Black Diamond Trail Connector. No discussion from Council. Timestamp 42:50-43:14 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: SEQR/CEQR Black Diamond Trail Lead Agency was moved by Alderperson Nguyen and seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. All In Favor. Motion carried unanimously 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Black Diamond Trail Negative Declaration was moved and summarized by Alderperson Nguyen. Director of Engineering Tim Logue responded to questions from Council. Timestamp 45:14-44:45 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: SEQR/CEQR Black Diamond Trail Negative Declaration was 6.10 SEQRA/CEQRO Review for Property Acquisition- Lead Agency 6.11 SEQRA/CEQRO Review for Property Acquisition- Neg Declaration moved by Alderperson Nguyen, seconded by Alderperson Kuehl. All In Favor. Motion carries 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Saint-Perez moved and summarized the Lead Agency resolution, no discussion from Council. Timestamp 44:48-45:08 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: A motion to declare Lead Agency on the Review for Property Acquisition was moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez and seconded by Alderperson Nguyen. All In Favor. Motion carries 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: The negative declaration of environmental significance was moved and summarized by Alderperson Saint-Perez, no discussion from Council. Timestamp 45:11-45:30 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp 6.12 Property Acquisition Resolution. 6.13 City/Town MOU- 412 Worth Street Motion Summary: Negative Declaration for the Review for Property Acquisition for a public safety facility is moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez and seconded by Alderperson Haines-Sharp. All In Favor. Motion carries 9-0 . Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: The Property Acquisition Resolution authorizing the city to acquire properties for the potential siting of a new public safety facility was moved and summarized by Alderperson Kuehl. There was brief discussion from Council for clarification, Mayor Cantelmo asked for a roll call vote. Timestamp 45:32-49:05 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to approve Property Acquisition Resolution moved by Alderperson Kuehl, seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. Roll Call vote, motion carries 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Saint-Perez moved and summarized the resolution for the MOU between the City and Town for 412 Worth Street. 6.14 Authorization to Cover Red Accounts Timestamp 49:10-50:14 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: City/Town MOU for 412 Worth St was moved by Alderperson Saint-Perez and Seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. All In Favor. Motion carried 9- 0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Authorization to cover red accounts resolution was summarized and moved by Alderperson Nguyen. Some members of the Council expressed their concerns and voiced their positions against this resolution. Council, along with the Mayor and City Manager, engaged in a detailed discussion. Timestamp 50:16- 1:08:33 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to Approve Authorization to Cover Red Accounts. Moved by Alderperson Nugyen Seconded by Alderperson Matos. Alderperson Kuehl made a motion to amend to add "Be It Resolved all aforementioned transfers will be reported to council within one month of covering red accounts." Seconded by Alderperson Haines-Sharp. Motion carried 7-2 with Alderpersons Shapiro and Fabrizio against. Motion to approve Authorization to Cover Red Accounts as amended carried 6-3 with Alderpersons Brown, Shapiro, and Fabrizio against. Vote Passed 6-3 7.Member Filed 7.1 Stormwater Fund Balance Transfer for Flood Mitigation Project 7.2 Resolution- Common Council Labor Liaison 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 Discussion Summary: Resolution to Utilize Stormwater Fund Balance for Flood Mitigation was summarized and moved by Mayor Cantelmo to address an outstanding financial need for ongoing flood mitigation. Superintendent of Public Works Mike Thorn was in attendance for discussion with Council and addressed some comments from the public. Timestamp 1:08:33-1:59:07 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Motion to approve a Resolution to Utilize Stormwater Fund Balance for the Flood Mitigation Project, moved by Mayor Cantelmo, Seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. All In Favor. Motion Carried 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Lederman requested to move the Member Filed item to the next Committee of the Whole meeting in his absence. Timestamp.1:59:12-1:59:47 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez 7.3 License Agreement with REACH Medical 8.Mayor Appointments 8.1 Appointment to the Sustainability and Climate Justice Commission Motion Summary: Motion to approve a Resolution amending the Common Council Labor Liaison has been moved to the April 9th Committee of the Whole meeting due to the absence of Alderperson Lederman. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. Vote Passed 9-0 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 Discussion Summary: The Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a licensing agreement with REACH Medical was summarized and moved by Mayor Cantelmo.Council engaged in a discussion with questions and comments for the City Manager. Timestamp 1:59:58-2:08:07 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to approve the License Agreement with REACH Medical. Moved by Mayor Robert Cantelmo, Seconded by Alderperson Saint-Perez. Motion Carries 8-1 with Alderperson Brown against. Vote Passed 8-1 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 Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Alderperson Kuehl informed the Council that he intends to motion for an executive session following Mayor Appointments. Mayor Cantelmo moved to reappoint Aaron Fernando to the Sustainability and Climate Justice Commission for a two-year term. Council held a brief discussion on reappointments, emphasizing the need for more information about the individual being reappointed. Mayor Cantelmo reminded Council that at the beginning of the meeting under unanimous consent, the Council adjusted the agenda to consider the appointment of Alderperson David Shapiro to the Department of Public Works Superintendent Search Committee. Alderperson Shapiro was asked to speak to why he thinks he will be a valuable member of the hiring team. Timestamp 2:08:32- 2:18:32 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Motion Summary: Motion to reappoint Aaron Fernando to the Sustainability and Climate Justice Commission. Moved by Mayor Cantelmo with no formal second. Motion carried 8-1 with Alderperson Kuehl against. Vote Passed 8-1 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 Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Motion Summary: Motion to appoint Alderperson Shapiro to the Superintendent Search Committee. Moved by Mayor Cantelmo, no formal Seconded. All In Favor. Motion carries 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously 9.Report of City Manager 9.1 City Manager Report- April 2025 10.Report of City Controller 10.1 City Controller Report- April 2025 11.Executive Session (If Needed) 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 Discussion Summary: No Discussion. Discussion will take place at the 2nd Committee of the Whole April 16th . Discussion Summary: No Discussion or Report from City Controller. Discussion willl take place at the 2nd Committee of the Whole meeting April 16th. Discussion Summary: Alderperson Kuehl made a motion for Council to move into an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and noted that the movement does include the City Manager. Motion failed 5-4 with 6 being required as a majority of the body for the motion to pass. Timestamp 2:13:35-2:22:09 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Motion to Enter into an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. Vote Failed 5-4 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 Margaret Fabrizio X 12. Meeting Wrap Up Discussion Summary: With no further business to address, Mayor Cantelmo asked for a motion to adjourn. Timestamp 2:22:07- 2:22:18 Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to Adjourn. Moved by Alderperson Shapiro, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. All In Favor. Motion Carries 9-0 Vote Passed 9-0 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 Margaret Fabrizio X Public Comment Forum Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk Submitted: 5-2-2024 Adopted: 5-7-2025 Carried 8-1 (Brown)