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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-2026-03-04YouTube Link: Date: Location: Wednesday March 4, 2026 City Hall Council Chambers March 4th 2026 COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR VOTING MEETING MINUTES VOTING RECORD 1.Call to Order (10 Min) 1.1 Emergency Evacuation Notice 1.2 Agenda Review 1.3 Reports from Municipal Officials 2.Proclamations and Awards (10 Min) 2.1 Employee Quarterly Recognition 3.Review and Approval of Minutes (5 Min) Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present Absent/Excused Mayor - Robert Cantelmo X 1st Ward - Jorge DeFendini X 1st Ward - Kayla Matos X 2nd Ward - Joe Kirby X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 3rd Ward - Pat Sewell X 3rd Ward - David Shapiro X 4th Ward - Robin Trumble X 4th Ward - Patrick Kuehl X 5th Ward - Hannah Shvets X 5th Ward - Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: The March 4th 2026 Meeting of the Ithaca Common Council was called to order at 6pm. All members of council are in attendance. The evacuation notice was read for those in attendance in the audience; Mayor Cantelmo announced that the City Of Ithaca has issued a Notice To Vacate to all residents of the Asteri Building; Tompkins County Legislators Pillar and Vincent provided Council with their monthly County updates. Changes to the agenda included Agenda Items 7.1, 9.1, 12.1, and 13.1 were moved to Consent with no objection from Council. Timestamp 0:56-9:29 Discussion Summary: Assistant City Attorney Catherine Musk was nominated and recognized for the Quarterly Employee Recognition Award. Timestamp 9:30- 11:07 3.1 February 4th 2026 Common Council Meeting Minutes 4.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council (60 Min) 4.1 Statements From The Public 4.2 Privilege Of The Floor- Comments From Council & Mayor Discussion Summary: Common Council approved the February 4th 2026 Common Council Meeting Minutes. No comments or discussion from Council on the minutes. Timestamp 11:27- 11:42 Moved By: Jorge DeFendini Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to approve the February 4th 2026 Common Council Meeting Minutes. Moved by Alderperson DeFendini, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. All In Favor of approving the minutes. Carried 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Members of the public shared their thoughts and comments with Council. Many of the commentors came out to express their concerns about the Reawakening Mural. There were more than 30 speakers registered to speak. Each speaker was given 2 Minutes. Timestamp 11:43-1:20:18 Moved By: Margaret Fabrizio Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to go into a 2 Minute Recess. Moved by Alderperson Fabrizio, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. All In Favor 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 5.Consent Agenda (5 Min) 5.1 2026 SEQR Lead Agency Concurrence 5.2 Raw Water Transmission Main-SEQR Lead Agency 5.3 Amendment to 2026 Authorized Personnel Roster- IYB Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Consent agenda items, including 7.1- Rules Committee and Order; 9.1- Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning; 12.1-Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council (COW); and 13.1-Dignity Not Detention Act were approved by Council. Timestamp 1:28:23-1:28:38 Moved By: Kayla Matos Seconded By: Joe Kirby Motion Summary: Motion to Move Consent Agenda. Moved by Alderperson Matos, Seconded by Alderperson Kirby. All In Favor 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X 6.Order of Business- Sustainability (20 Min) 6.1 Bond Authorization for "Green Hydrogen as a Non-Wires Alternative" Project 7.Order of Business- Finance & Administration (20Min) 7.1 Select Committee - Rules Committee and Order 8.Order of Business- Economic & Community Development (20 Min) 8.1 Public Art Amendment- Reawakening Mural Contract Select Committee - Rules Committee and Order Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council (Committee of The Whole) Dignity Not Detention Act and New York for All Act Discussion Summary: Agenda item 6.1 was moved and summarized by Alderperson Shvets. Brief discussion from Council. Timestamp 1:28:51-1:29:49 Moved By: Hannah Shvets Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Resolution Authorizing the issuance of $474,000 Bonds of the City Of Ithaca to support "Green Hydrogen as a Non-Wires Alternative Pilot" Project Funded by Congressionally Directed Spending. Moved by Alderperson Shvets, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. All In Favor 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Moved to Consent Discussion Summary: Open discussion on the resolution approving the amended design of the Reawakening the Underground Railroad Mural and executing an updated agreement with the Ithaca Murals, as reviewed by the City Attorney. Artists of the mural were present to speak before Council. Alderperson Sewell moved to amend the proposed resolution and read the proposed amendments to the resolves, seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. The motion to amend failed by a vote of 2–9, with Alderpersons Sewell and Shapiro in Favor. Mayor Cantelmo called for a roll call vote. Timestamp 1:29:55-2:07:12 Mayor Called a Roll Call Vote on the Main Motion. Timestamp 2:07:10- 2:07:39 Moved By: Jorge DeFendini Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: A resolution Approving a Mural to be located on the South Aurora St Bridge Abutment and Wing Walls on Green Street moved by Alderperson DeFendini, Seconded by Alderperson Nguyen. All In Favor 9-2 with Alderpersons Shapiro and Sewell Opposed. Vote Passed 9-2 Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Pat Sewell Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Motion to Amend- Moved by Alderperson Sewell, Seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. Motion to Amend Failed 2-9 Vote Failed 2-9 9.Order Of Business- Quality of Life and Human Service (30Min) 9.1 Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning 10.Member Filed- Public Safety (20 Min) 10.1 Flock Safety Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Moved to Consent Discussion Summary: There was a 5 Minute recess to give the public time to clear chambers following the Mural discussion. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, seconded by Alderperson Sewell. Timestamp 2:08:40-2:16:00 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Pat Sewell Motion Summary: Motion to move to a 5 Minute Recess. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Sewell. All In Favor 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Discussion opened on Resolution to end the city's relationship with FLOCK Safety. Resolution was moved and summarized by Alderperson Trumble. IPD Chief Kelly was invited up to answer questions and comments from Council. Alderperson Trumble moved to propose an amendment to first resolve, seconded by Alderperson Kuehl. There was an extensive discussion between Council. A question from Alderperson Shapiro led to an Advice of Council to discuss legally available options, moved by Alderperson Shapiro, Seconded by Alderperson Shvets. Alderperson Trumble moved a proposed amendment, seconded by Alderperson Shapiro. Main motion passed unanimously as amended. Timestamp 2:16:10- 3:04:46 Moved By: Robin Trumble Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Resolution Ending the City's Relationship with FLOCK Safety, Moved by Alderperson Trumble, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. All In Favor as Amended, 11-0 Motion to amend first resolve, to language "RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council directs the Acting City Manager to work with the Office of the City Attorney to take all legally available steps to terminate the Contract at the earliest possible opportunity to do so, provided that such termination shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the City’s obligations under any existing Memorandum of Understanding related to Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) funding, and shall not constitute a breach of inter-municipal agreements or grant conditions; and further directs staff to consult and coordinate in good faith with Tompkins County and other GIVE partners to pursue any necessary grant modifications, budget reallocations, or amendments to maintain compliance; and be it further" Moved by Alderperson Trumble, Seconded by Alderperson Kuehl. All In Favor of Amendment. Carried Unanimously 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: David Shapiro 11.Member Filed- Housing (20 Min) 11.1 REST- PASHNY Acts. Seconded By: Hannah Shvets Motion Summary: Enter Into Advice Of Council to Discuss Legally Available Options. Moved by Alderperson Shapiro, Seconded by Alderperson Shvets. All In Favor 11- 0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Jorge DeFendini Seconded By: Robin Trumble Motion Summary: Motion to Exit Advice of Council. Moved by Alderperson DeFendini, Seconded by Alderperson Trumble. All In Favor 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Item 11.1 was discussed following Mayor Appointments. 12.Member Filed- Finance & Administration (20 Min) 12.1 Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council 13.Member Filed- Human Services & Quality of Life (20 Min) 13.1 Dignity Not Detention Act and New York for All Act 14.Mayor Appointments (10 Min) 14.1 Planning Board Appointment Discussion Summary: Moved to Consent Discussion Summary: Moved to Consent Discussion Summary: Mitch Glass is appointed to the Planning Board for a 3 year term to expire 12/31/2028. Timestamp 3:04:49-3:05:15 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Motion Summary: Motion to Appoint Mitch Glass to Planning Board. Moved by Mayor Cantelmo. No Formal Second required. All In Favor 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X 11.1) REST- PASHNY Acts. Discussion Summary: Item 11.1 was discussed following Mayor Appointments. Moved and Summarized by Alderperson DeFendini, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. Discussion on the item. Alderperson Kuehl moved to postpone discussion to next COW agenda, Seconded by Alderperson Fabrizio. Motion Failed 3-8 with Fabrizio, Sewell and Kuehl in Favor. Timestamp 3:06:51- 3:08:54 Discussion on Main Motion- Alderperson Kuehl moved to divide the question on REST and PASHNY separately. REST and PASHNY were considered and passed as separately resolutions. Timestamp 3:09:04-3:17:17 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: Motion to Postpone. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Fabrizio. Motion Failed 3-8 With Alderpersons Kuehl, Fabrizio, and Sewell in Favor. Vote Failed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: Motion to Divide The Question. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Fabrizio. Motion carried 7-4 with Alderpersons Nguyen, Matos, Shvets, and Kirby Opposed. Vote Passed 7-4 Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Kayla Matos Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Motion to Call The Question. Moved by Alderperson Matos, Seconded by Alderperson Nguyen. All In Favor 11-0. Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: A Resolution of Support for New York Legislation: The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST). Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Fabrizio. All In Favor 7-4 with Kuehl, Sewell, Fabrizio, and Shapiro Opposed Vote Passed 7-4 15.City Manager Report (25 Min) 15.1 City Manager's Monthly Report- March 2026 16.Reports from Council and Staff (10Min) 16.1 Report from City Controller Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: A Resolution of Support for New York Legislation: The Permanently Affordable Social Housing for New Yorkers (PASHNY) Act. Moved by Alderperson Kuehl, Seconded by Alderperson Fabrizio. All In Favor 9-2 with Alderpersons Sewell and Shapiro Opposed Vote Passed 9-2 Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: No Discussion. Discussion Summary: Mayor announced six executive sessions; one has an anticipated vote. Discussion Summary: No Reports 17. Executive Session (If Needed) 17.1 Executive Session to discuss Collective Negotiations 18. Meeting Wrap Up Discussion Summary: Council moved into an Executive Session to discuss Collective Negotiations, also in attendance is Acting City Manager Dominick Recckio, Acting Director of HR Jaymie Flyn, and Assistant District Attorney Catherine Muskin. Collective Negotiations returned with a vote, additional sessions did not return with a vote, Council Concluded Order of Public Business. Timestamp 3:17:34-3:18:16 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Joe Kirby Motion Summary: Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement With City DPW Unit is Moved by Mayor Cantelmo, Seconded by Alderperson Kirby, All In Favor 11-0 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Jorge DeFendini X Kayla Matos X Joe Kirby X Ducson Nguyen X Pat Sewell X David Shapiro X Robin Trumble X Patrick Kuehl X Hannah Shvets X Margaret Fabrizio X Public Comment Forum Submitted: 4-8-2026 Adopted: 04-08-2026 Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy Clerk Carried Unanimously 11-0 Executive Session 3-4-2026 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH CITY DPW UNIT WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca (the “City”) and the DPW Unit, a collective bargaining unit representing specified titles in the City (the “DPW Unit”), are parties to a collective bargaining agreement governing the terms and conditions of employment for DPW Unit members (the “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Agreement expired on December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, in advance of the Agreement’s expiration, the City and the DPW Unit (the “parties”) negotiated in good faith and entered into a tentative agreement containing terms of a successor agreement (the “TA”); and WHEREAS, the membership of the DPW Unit voted to ratify the TA on February 11, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Common Council must review and approve the TA before its terms may be incorporated into any successor agreement and before that successor agreement may be executed; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the terms of the TA reached by the DPW Unit and the City of Ithaca; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall direct the City Attorney’s Office to update the existing Agreement to incorporate the terms of the TA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is directed to execute the resulting amended Agreement. Moved By- Robert Cantelmo (Mayor) Seconded by- Alderperson Joe Kirby Carried Unanimously 11-0 Date: Time: Location: Watch Online: Wednesday March 4, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers https://www.youtube.com/@CityofIthacaPublicMeetings March 4th 2026 COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AMENDED 1.Call to Order (10 Min) 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 2.Proclamations and Awards (10 Min) 2.1. 3.Review and Approval of Minutes (5 Min) 3.1. 4.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council (60 Min) 4.1. 4.2. 5.Consent Agenda (5 Min) 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 6.Order of Business- Sustainability (20 Min) 6.1. 7.Order of Business- Finance & Administration (20Min) 7.1. 8.Order of Business- Economic & Community Development (20 Min) 8.1. 9.Order Of Business- Quality of Life and Human Service (30Min) 9.1. 10.Member Filed- Public Safety (20 Min) 10.1. 11.Member Filed- Housing (20 Min) 11.1. 12.Member Filed- Finance & Administration (20 Min) 12.1. 13.Member Filed- Human Services & Quality of Life (20 Min) 13.1. 14.Mayor Appointments (10 Min) 14.1. Emergency Evacuation Notice Agenda Review Reports from Municipal Officials Employee Quarterly Recognition February 4th 2026 Common Council Meeting Minutes Statements From The Public Privilege Of The Floor- Comments From Council & Mayor 2026 SEQR Lead Agency Concurrence Raw Water Transmission Main-SEQR Lead Agency Amendment to 2026 Authorized Personnel Roster- IYB Bond Authorization for "Green Hydrogen as a Non-Wires Alternative" Project Select Committee - Rules Committee and Order Public Art Amendment- Reawakening Mural Contract Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning Flock Safety REST- PASHNY Acts. Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council Dignity Not Detention Act and New York for All Act Planning Board Appointment 1 15.City Manager Report (25 Min) 15.1. 16.Reports from Council and Staff (10Min) 16.1. 17.Executive Session (If Needed) 17.1. 18.Meeting Wrap Up City Manager's Monthly Report- March 2026 Report from City Controller Executive Session to discuss Collective Negotiations 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. Only the first hour of the meeting is set aside for Public Comment. Groups of 3 or more speakers are allotted more speaking time. For Longer Speaking Time - Multiple speakers on the same topic can speak as a group with one Designated Speaker to represent the Group. This will give you more time to share your thoughts and concerns during the Public Comment Forum. 3-4 Persons with One Designated Speaker - Alotted 5 minutes 5 or More Persons with One Designated Speaker - Alotted 7 minutes Can't Come to the Meeting but still want to speak? Register to Speak Virtually - https://tinyurl.com/7ts9zmku Attending the Meeting to Speak in Person? Pre-Registration Not Required Comment Cards are provided to those who attend in person. Once you have filled out your Comment Card, please hand your card to the Clerk. Your name will be called to speak in the order the cards are received. Please Note Comment Cards will be accepted up until the Public Comment Forum begins or a maximum of 30 speakers, whichever comes first. Once we have reached a maximum of 30 speakers, you can submit your comment using the Written Comment Link Below. Want to Submit a Comment and Not Speak in Person? 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 Planning & Economic Development Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Megan Wilson DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:2026 SEQR Lead Agency Concurrence ITEM #:5.1 MEMORANDUM Consent Agenda- 2026 Annual Common Council Concurrence that the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board be Lead Agency in Environmental Review for Site Plan Review Projects for which the Common Council is an Involved Agency. - This annual resolution provides Common Council's consent for the Planning & Development Board to act as lead agency for environmental review for site plan/subdivision reviews where Council is also an involved agency. The Common Council may continue to receive all project materials and have the opportunity to participate in the environmental review process. ATTACHMENTS: Annual LA Concurrence - CC -2026_Megan Wilson.pdf Annual LA Concurrence Memo - CC -2026_Megan Wilson.pdf 3 2026 Annual Common Council Concurrence that the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board be Lead Agency in Environmental Review for Site Plan Review Projects for which the Common Council is an Involved Agency Resolution WHEREAS: 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Law and Chapter 176.6 of the City Code, Environmental Quality Review, require that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS, State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS, State Law also specifies that when an agency proposes to directly undertake, fund or approve a Type I or Unlisted Action undergoing coordinated review with other involved agencies, it must notify them that a lead agency must be agreed upon within 30 calendar days of the date that the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) or draft EIS was transmitted to them, and WHEREAS, projects submitted to the Planning Board for Site Plan Review and Approval, at times involve approvals or funding from Common Council, making Council an involved agency in environmental review, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Law and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, involved agencies are provided with project information and environmental forms for their review, as well as all environmental determinations, and WHEREAS, Common Council did consent to the Planning & Development Board acting as Lead Agency in environmental review for site plan review projects for which Common Council has been identified as an Involved Agency since 2015, and WHEREAS, in order to avoid delays in establishing a Lead Agency and to make the environmental review process more efficient, it is desirous to continue the agreement in which the Planning Board will assume Lead Agency status for such projects; therefore be it RESOLVED, that Common Council does hereby consent to the Planning & Development Board acting as Lead Agency in environmental review for site plan review projects for which Common Council has been identified as an Involved Agency through December 31, 2026; and, be it further RESOLVED, that for any future project Common Council may withhold or withdraw its consent should it so desire. 4 1 | P a g e To: Common Council From: Nikki Cerra, Environmental & Landscape Planner Date: November 7, 2025 Re: 2026 Annual Council Concurrence that the Planning Board be Lead Agency in Environmental Review for Site Plan Review Projects for which the Common Council is an Involved Agency Annually, Common Council passes a resolution concurring that the Planning Board will be Lead Agency in environmental review for site plan review projects for which the Common Council is an involved agency. Examples of such projects include the Waters Edge Project, Southworks District Project, and Cayuga Park. As per the previously adopted resolutions, this arrangement ends on December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually. Please find enclosed a proposed resolution which extends this arrangement to December 31, 2026. The purpose of this arrangement is to make the environmental review process more efficient while, at the same time, keeping Council informed of its potential role in the environmental review of site plan projects. Environmental forms and project information would continue to be forwarded directly to Council members without the need to coordinate with a monthly meeting schedule. This prevents the difficulty of the 30-day deadline to establish Lead Agency but preserves Council ability to not concur should that be the preferred course of action for any future project. As an involved agency, Council could, if desired, provide input to the Lead Agency. All comments from involved agencies are addressed during the environmental review. The Planning Board also has this arrangement with the Board of Zoning Appeals. If you have any questions, please contact me at 274-6516 CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Lisa Nicholas, AICP, Director Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565 E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org 5 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Dept of Public Works-Engineering Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Brodey Zarzynski DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Raw Water Transmission Main-SEQR Lead Agency ITEM #:5.2 MEMORANDUM Consent Agenda- Resolution of the City of Ithaca Common Council in establishing the City of Ithaca as “lead agency” pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act relative to the raw water transmission main improvements project ATTACHMENTS: Lead Agency Resolution_Brodey Zarzynski.pdf RW Transmission Improvements_signed SEQR_Comp_Brodey Zarzynski.pdf 6 1/1 Doc ID / Version RE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ITHACA COMMON COUNCIL IN ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF ITHACA AS “LEAD AGENCY” PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT RELATIVE TO THE RAW WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca (hereinafter the “City”) proposes to undertake construction of approximately 550 ft of new 24-inch ductile iron pipe to replace a portion of their existing 24-inch raw water transmission main (circa 1911) that is currently exposed and vulnerable as a result of soil erosion; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (hereinafter “SEQRA”), and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (CEQR), the City caused to be prepared Part 1 of a Full Environmental Assessment Form dated January 22, 2026, for the Project (hereinafter “EAF”); and WHEREAS, the EAF, having been reviewed by the City, was deemed adequate and accurate relative to the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project is an “Unlisted Action” pursuant to 6 NYCRR §617.2(at) and §176-2 of the City of Ithaca Code, therefore a coordinated review will be undertaken; and WHEREAS, the City identified the Tompkins County Department of Health as a SEQRA/CEQR Involved Agency relative to the Project (hereinafter the “Involved Agency”); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of 6 NYCRR Part 617 (SEQRA), and Section 176 of the City of Ithaca Code (CEQR), the City intends to establish itself Lead Agency with respect to the Project and to give notice of such establishment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA COMMON COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS : 1. The City hereby designates its intention to serve as Lead Agency for the proposed action and will circulate Lead Agency Notices along with Part 1 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form and any other supporting documentation to all Involved Agencies. These agencies shall be given 30 days from the mailing of the Lead Agency Notice to consent. 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. This decision was adopted at a regular meeting of the City of Ithaca Common Council held on the 4th day of March 2026. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 EAF Mapper Summary Report Friday, September 19, 2025 11:31 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources to confirm data provided by the Mapper or to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. B.i.i [Coastal or Waterfront Area]No B.i.ii [Local Waterfront Revitalization Area]No C.2.b. [Special Planning District]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h [DEC Spills or Remediation Site - Potential Contamination History] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site - Listed] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site - Environmental Site Remediation Database] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.iii [Within 2,000' of DEC Remediation Site] No E.2.g [Unique Geologic Features]No E.2.h.i [Surface Water Features]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.h.ii [Surface Water Features]Yes - Digital mapping information on local, New York State, and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to the EAF Workbook. E.2.h.iii [Surface Water Features]Yes - Digital mapping information on local, New York State, and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to the EAF Workbook. E.2.h.v [Impaired Water Bodies]No E.2.i. [Floodway]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.j. [100 Year Floodplain]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.k. [500 Year Floodplain]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. 1Full Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 21 E.2.l. [Aquifers]No E.2.n. [Natural Communities]No E.2.o. [Endangered or Threatened Species]Yes E.2.o. [Endangered or Threatened Species - Name] Forest Blue Grass E.2.p. [Rare Plants or Animals]No E.3.a. [Agricultural District]No E.3.c. [National Natural Landmark]No E.3.d [Critical Environmental Area]No E.3.e. [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.3.f. [Archeological Sites]No E.3.i. [Designated River Corridor]No 2Full Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report , Northern Long-eared Bat 22 Confidential ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 23 1/1 Doc ID / Version Confidential Additional Information Question E.2.O As indicated on the response to question E.2.O., the Northern Long-eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) was identified as an endangered species in New York State pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 182 and is protected under New York Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Article 11. At the federal level, the species is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), with a species-specific rule addressing incidental take associated with certain forest management and development activities. Based on NYSDEC guidance1, comprehensive information on where NLEB occurs is not complete. To protect NLEB from unintentional harm, the Department encourages the voluntary implementation of all forest management activities during the hibernation period-November 1 through March 31 throughout the state-when bats are not expected to be present. However, DEC imposes no restrictions on tree cutting unless a project is located within 5 miles of a known hibernation site or 3 miles of a documented summer occurrence. A review of the NYSDEC New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) Environmental Resource Mapper (ERM) was conducted to evaluate the potential presence of Northern Long-eared Bat hibernacula, summer roost sites, or other documented occurrences within proximity to the project area. The ERM review did not identify any mapped Northern Long-eared Bat hibernacula, summer roost sites, or other documented occurrences within or in proximity to the project area. No known caves, mines, or other overwintering features were identified on or immediately adjacent to the site. While NYNHP mapping reflects the best available data and does not constitute a comprehensive inventory, the absence of mapped Northern Long-eared Bat features within proximity to the project area indicates a low likelihood of site-specific impacts. Project Impact Assessment The proposed action involves the installation of approximately 550 linear feet of a raw water transmission main, which would occur primarily along an existing recreational trail. ▪ Tree removal would be limited in extent and restricted to only those necessary to accommodate the water transmission main installation, reducing the potential for impacts to bat habitat. ▪ Efforts will be taken to conduct tree clearing outside the bat active season (April 1–October 31), thereby avoiding potential impacts to roosting or maternity habitat. ▪ Snag and cavity trees will be left uncut unless their removal is necessary for protection of human life and property. Snag and cavity trees are defined under DEC Program Policy ONR-DLF-2 Retention on State Forests. ▪ If any bats are observed flying from a tree, or on a tree that has been cut, tree management activities in the area will be suspended and DEC Wildlife staff notified as soon as possible. Given the absence of documented occurrences, lack of hibernacula or summer roost sites in proximity, and the limited nature and/or timing of disturbance, the project is not anticipated to result in a take of Northern Long-eared Bat as defined under state or federal regulations, and is not expected to result in any significant adverse impacts to Northern Long-eared Bat or its habitat. Accordingly, no further consultation or species-specific permitting is anticipated at this time. 1 Protection Of Northern Long-eared Bats - NYSDEC 24 Confidential FIGURES •Figure 1 – Site Location Map •Figure 2 – Zoning Map •Figure 3 – Cultural Resources Map •Figure 4 – Flood Zones •Figure 5 – Drainage Class •Figure 6 – Depth to Bedrock •Figure 7 – Depth to Water •Figure 8 – Representative Slopes 25 SITE LOCATION PR O J E C T : 1 9 4 0 0 1 1 5 2 3 4 | D A T E D : 1 2 / 1 / 2 0 2 5 | D E S I G N E R : M O S H E R S G LEGEND Project Limits of Disturbance FIGURE 01 Service Layer Credits: USA_Topo_Maps: Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed USA_States_Generalized: 0 2,0001,000 Feet !( !á(N C: \ U s e r s \ M O S H E R S G \ O n e D r i v e - R a m b o l l \ d e s k t o p \ I t h a c a W a t e r L i n e \ G I S \ I t h a c a _ R a w _ W a t e r _ I m p r o ve m e n t s . a p r x Map Scale: 1:24,000 | Map Center: 76°28'42"W 42°25'45"N KEY MAP ts t RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. A RAMBOLL COMPANYRaw Water Transmission Main Improvements 1529 Slaterville Road Ithaca, New York 14850 26 ZONING PR O J E C T : 1 9 4 0 0 1 1 5 2 3 4 | D A T E D : 1 2 / 1 / 2 0 2 5 | D E S I G N E R : M O S H E R S G Town of Ithaca Zoning Low Density Residential (LDR) Medium Density Residential (MDR) High Density Residential (HDR) Multiple Residence (MR) Community Commercial (CC) Conservation (C) Planned Development Zone Light Industrial (LI) City of Ithaca Zoning City of Ithaca Zoning FIGURE 02 Service Layer Credits: Town of Ithaca Zoning: City of Ithaca Zoning: World Imagery: New York State, Vantor 0 1,000500 Feet !( !á(N C: \ U s e r s \ M O S H E R S G \ O n e D r i v e - R a m b o l l \ d e s k t o p \ I t h a c a W a t e r L i n e \ G I S \ I t h a c a _ R a w _ W a t e r _ I m p r o ve m e n t s . a p r x Map Scale: 1:10,000 | Map Center: 76°28'42"W 42°25'45"N KEY MAP ts RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. A RAMBOLL COMPANYRaw Water Transmission Main Improvements 1529 Slaterville Road Ithaca, New York 14850 27 CULTURAL RESOURCES PR O J E C T : 1 9 4 0 0 1 1 5 2 3 4 | D A T E D : 1 2 / 1 / 2 0 2 5 | D E S I G N E R : M O S H E R S G Project Limits of Disturbance Building USN Points Eligible Listed Not Eligible Not Eligible - Demolished Undetermined Archaeological Buffer Areas FIGURE 03 Service Layer Credits: Building USN Points: Division for Historic Preservation, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation World Imagery: New York State, Vantor Archaeological Buffer Areas: Division for Historic Preservation, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 0 1,000500 Feet !( !á(N Raw Water Transmission Main Improvements 1529 Slaterville Road Ithaca, New York 14850 C: \ U s e r s \ M O S H E R S G \ O n e D r i v e - R a m b o l l \ d e s k t o p \ I t h a c a W a t e r L i n e \ G I S \ I t h a c a _ R a w _ W a t e r _ I m p r o ve m e n t s . a p r x Map Scale: 1:10,000 | Map Center: 76°28'40"W 42°25'45"N KEY MAP t RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. A RAMBOLL COMPANY 28 FLOOD ZONES PR O J E C T : 1 9 4 0 0 1 1 5 2 3 4 | D A T E D : 1 2 / 1 / 2 0 2 5 | D E S I G N E R : M O S H E R S G Project Limits of Disturbance 0.2% Annual 100-year Floodway FIGURE 04 Service Layer Credits: FloodZones2025: World Imagery: New York State, Vantor USA_States_Generalized: 0 1,000500 Feet !( !á(N C: \ U s e r s \ M O S H E R S G \ O n e D r i v e - R a m b o l l \ d e s k t o p \ I t h a c a W a t e r L i n e \ G I S \ I t h a c a _ R a w _ W a t e r _ I m p r o ve m e n t s . a p r x Map Scale: 1:7,500 | Map Center: 76°28'42"W 42°25'45"N KEY MAP ts RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. A RAMBOLL COMPANYRaw Water Transmission Main Improvements 1529 Slaterville Road Ithaca, New York 14850 29 Drainage Class—Tompkins County, New York (Drainage Class AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 1 of 3 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 378390 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W N Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 18N WGS84 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 15 30 60 90 Meters Map Scale: 1:1,050 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 30 MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons Excessively drained Somewhat excessively drained Well drained Moderately well drained Somewhat poorly drained Poorly drained Very poorly drained Subaqueous Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines Excessively drained Somewhat excessively drained Well drained Moderately well drained Somewhat poorly drained Poorly drained Very poorly drained Subaqueous Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points Excessively drained Somewhat excessively drained Well drained Moderately well drained Somewhat poorly drained Poorly drained Very poorly drained Subaqueous Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Tompkins County, New York Survey Area Data: Version 21, Sep 2, 2025 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 1, 2020—Oct 1, 2020 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Drainage Class—Tompkins County, New York (Drainage Class AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 2 of 3 31 Drainage Class Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI HsC3 Hudson silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded Moderately well drained 0.4 40.5% HsD3 Hudson silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded Moderately well drained 0.1 12.0% HzE Hudson and Dunkirk soils, 20 to 45 percent slopes Moderately well drained 0.4 47.5% Totals for Area of Interest 0.9 100.0% Description "Drainage class (natural)" refers to the frequency and duration of wet periods under conditions similar to those under which the soil formed. Alterations of the water regime by human activities, either through drainage or irrigation, are not a consideration unless they have significantly changed the morphology of the soil. Seven classes of natural soil drainage are recognized-excessively drained, somewhat excessively drained, well drained, moderately well drained, somewhat poorly drained, poorly drained, and very poorly drained. These classes are defined in the "Soil Survey Manual." Rating Options Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Higher Drainage Class—Tompkins County, New York Drainage Class AOI Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 3 of 3 32 Depth to Bedrock—Tompkins County, New York (Depth to Bedrock AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 1 of 4 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 378390 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W N Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 18N WGS84 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 15 30 60 90 Meters Map Scale: 1:1,050 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 33 MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Tompkins County, New York Survey Area Data: Version 21, Sep 2, 2025 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 1, 2020—Oct 1, 2020 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Depth to Bedrock—Tompkins County, New York (Depth to Bedrock AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 2 of 4 34 Depth to Bedrock Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating (centimeters)Acres in AOI Percent of AOI HsC3 Hudson silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded >200 0.4 40.5% HsD3 Hudson silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded >200 0.1 12.0% HzE Hudson and Dunkirk soils, 20 to 45 percent slopes >200 0.4 47.5% Totals for Area of Interest 0.9 100.0% Depth to Bedrock—Tompkins County, New York Depth to Bedrock AOI Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 3 of 4 35 Description The term bedrock in soil survey refers to a continuous root and water restrictive layer of rock that occurs within the soil profile. There are many types of restrictions that can occur within the soil profile but this theme only includes the three restrictions that use the term bedrock. These are: 1) Lithic Bedrock 2) Paralithic Bedrock 3) Densic Bedrock Lithic bedrock and paralithic bedrock are comprised of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, which are coherent and consolidated into rock through pressure, heat, cementation, or fusion. Lithic bedrock represents the hardest type of bedrock, with a hardness of strongly coherent to indurated. Paralithic bedrock has a hardness of extremely weakly coherent to moderately coherent. It can occur as a thin layer of weathered bedrock above harder lithic bedrock. Paralithic bedrock can also be much thicker, extending well below the soil profile. Densic bedrock represents a unique kind of bedrock recognized within the soil survey. It is non-coherent and consolidated, dense root restrictive material, formed by pressure, heat, and dewatering of earth materials or sediments. Densic bedrock differs from densic materials, which formed under the compaction of glaciers, mudflows, and or human-caused compaction. If more than one type of bedrock is described for an individual soil type, the depth to the shallowest one is given. If no bedrock is described in a map unit, it is represented by the "greater than 200" depth class. Depth to bedrock is actually recorded as three separate values in the database. A low value and a high value indicate the range of this attribute for the soil component. A "representative" value indicates the expected value of this attribute for the component. For this soil property, only the representative value is used. Rating Options Units of Measure: centimeters Aggregation Method: Dominant Component Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Lower Interpret Nulls as Zero: No Depth to Bedrock—Tompkins County, New York Depth to Bedrock AOI Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 4 of 4 36 Depth to Water Table—Tompkins County, New York (Depth to Water AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 1 of 3 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 378390 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W N Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 18N WGS84 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 15 30 60 90 Meters Map Scale: 1:1,050 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 37 MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 - 100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Tompkins County, New York Survey Area Data: Version 21, Sep 2, 2025 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 1, 2020—Oct 1, 2020 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Depth to Water Table—Tompkins County, New York (Depth to Water AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 2 of 3 38 Depth to Water Table Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating (centimeters)Acres in AOI Percent of AOI HsC3 Hudson silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 51 0.4 40.5% HsD3 Hudson silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 51 0.1 12.0% HzE Hudson and Dunkirk soils, 20 to 45 percent slopes 51 0.4 47.5% Totals for Area of Interest 0.9 100.0% Description "Water table" refers to a saturated zone in the soil. It occurs during specified months. Estimates of the upper limit are based mainly on observations of the water table at selected sites and on evidence of a saturated zone, namely grayish colors (redoximorphic features) in the soil. A saturated zone that lasts for less than a month is not considered a water table. This attribute is actually recorded as three separate values in the database. A low value and a high value indicate the range of this attribute for the soil component. A "representative" value indicates the expected value of this attribute for the component. For this soil property, only the representative value is used. Rating Options Units of Measure: centimeters Aggregation Method: Dominant Component Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Lower Interpret Nulls as Zero: No Beginning Month: January Ending Month: December Depth to Water Table—Tompkins County, New York Depth to Water AOI Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 3 of 3 39 Representative Slope—Tompkins County, New York (Representative Slope AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 1 of 3 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 46 9 8 3 8 0 46 9 8 4 0 0 46 9 8 4 2 0 46 9 8 4 4 0 46 9 8 4 6 0 46 9 8 4 8 0 46 9 8 5 0 0 46 9 8 5 2 0 46 9 8 5 4 0 46 9 8 5 6 0 46 9 8 5 8 0 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 378390 378410 378430 378450 378470 378490 378510 378530 378550 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 48'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 4 2 ' ' W 42° 25' 41'' N 76 ° 2 8 ' 3 4 ' ' W N Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 18N WGS84 0 50 100 200 300 Feet 0 15 30 60 90 Meters Map Scale: 1:1,050 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 40 MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons 0 - 5 5 - 15 15 - 45 45 - 60 60 - 100 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines 0 - 5 5 - 15 15 - 45 45 - 60 60 - 100 Not rated or not available Soil Rating Points 0 - 5 5 - 15 15 - 45 45 - 60 60 - 100 Not rated or not available Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at 1:20,000. Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Tompkins County, New York Survey Area Data: Version 21, Sep 2, 2025 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Apr 1, 2020—Oct 1, 2020 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Representative Slope—Tompkins County, New York (Representative Slope AOI) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 2 of 3 41 Representative Slope Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating (percent)Acres in AOI Percent of AOI HsC3 Hudson silty clay loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 9.0 0.4 40.5% HsD3 Hudson silty clay loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded 16.0 0.1 12.0% HzE Hudson and Dunkirk soils, 20 to 45 percent slopes 33.0 0.4 47.5% Totals for Area of Interest 0.9 100.0% Description Slope gradient is the difference in elevation between two points, expressed as a percentage of the distance between those points. The slope gradient is actually recorded as three separate values in the database. A low value and a high value indicate the range of this attribute for the soil component. A "representative" value indicates the expected value of this attribute for the component. For this soil property, only the representative value is used. Rating Options Units of Measure: percent Aggregation Method: Dominant Component Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Higher Interpret Nulls as Zero: No Representative Slope—Tompkins County, New York Representative Slope AOI Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 12/1/2025 Page 3 of 3 42 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Ithaca Youth Bureau Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Gregg Houck DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Amendment to 2026 Authorized Personnel Roster- IYB ITEM #:5.3 MEMORANDUM Consent Agenda-This memorandum and resolution seek Common Council authorization to amend the 2026 Authorized Personnel Roster by transferring a vacant Maintainer position from the Department of Public Works to the Ithaca Youth Bureau. The change supports the City’s phased alignment of park operations while maintaining service continuity and remaining budget neutral. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution to Amend 2026 Authorized Personnel_Gregg Houck.pdf IYB Amendment To Roster Memo - February 2026_Gregg Houck.pdf 43 Resolution to Amend the 2026 Authorized Personnel Roster – Ithaca Youth Bureau WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca is responsible for approving the City’s Authorized Personnel Roster; and WHEREAS, the City is implementing a phased approach to align municipal park operations under the Ithaca Youth Bureau; and WHEREAS, the City remains committed to aligning staffing structures with long-term operational needs as park management responsibilities evolve; and WHEREAS, this request is consistent with the administrative direction of the City Manager; and WHEREAS, a vacant Maintainer position currently exists within the Department of Public Works; and WHEREAS, transferring this position to the Ithaca Youth Bureau supports coordinated park operations and service continuity and does not increase the total number of authorized City positions; and WHEREAS, both positions are classified at the same grade under the applicable collective bargaining agreement and the action is expected to be budget neutral; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby approves an amendment to the 2026 Authorized Personnel Roster to: • Defund and remove one (1) existing 40-hour Maintainer position within the Department of Public Works; and • Fund one (1) 40-hour Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintainer position within the Ithaca Youth Bureau; and be it further RESOLVED, that this amendment shall take effect March 4, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution. 44 M E M O R A N D U M Date: February 2, 2026 To: Common Council From: Gregg Houck, Youth Bureau Director RE: Amendment to Authorized Personnel Roster – Ithaca Youth Bureau PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to request Common Council authorization to amend the 2026 Authorized Personnel Roster to support the continued, strategic transition of municipal park operations to the Ithaca Youth Bureau. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ithaca Youth Bureau respectfully requests approval to transfer an existing Maintainer position from the Department of Public Works (DPW) to the Youth Bureau by defunding the DPW Forestry subdivision position and funding a Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintainer position within the Youth Bureau. This request represents a strategic realignment of existing resources and does not increase the total number of authorized City positions. BACKGROUND & STRATEGIC CONTEXT The City has been implementing a deliberate, phased approach to align park operations under the Youth Bureau in order to create a more integrated, responsive, and community-centered parks system. This work has been undertaken collaboratively with DPW, Human Resources, the Civil Service Commission, and the City Manager’s Oﬃce to ensure operational continuity while strengthening service delivery. This request is consistent with the administrative direction established by the City Manager to strategically align parks operations under the Youth Bureau. A key principle of this transition has been to minimize ﬁscal impact by realigning existing positions as vacancies occur rather than creating new roles, when possible and practical. This approach supports responsible ﬁnancial stewardship while allowing the City to modernize its parks management structure in a measured and sustainable manner. This strategy was successfully executed in 2025 when a vacant Working Supervisor position at Stewart Park was reclassiﬁed as Working Supervisor – Parks under Youth Bureau leadership. A Maintainer position within the DPW Forestry subdivision is now vacant. Historically, this role has supported maintenance across several neighborhood parks — functions that increasingly align with the Youth Bureau’s expanding operational responsibilities as it advances a coordinated model that integrates park maintenance, recreation programming, and community use of public spaces. 45 In coordination with Human Resources and the Civil Service Commission, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintainer title has been established to better reﬂect the operational needs of a contemporary municipal parks system while maintaining alignment with the existing labor agreement. Importantly, this action: • Transfers — rather than adds — a position • Maintains a strong operational partnership with DPW • Advances the City’s long-term parks management framework • Supports clearer accountability for park conditions and user experience Realigning this position will improve day-to-day responsiveness, enhance cross-functional coordination, and better position the City to meet the growing demand for high-quality, accessible park spaces. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Common Council approve the following changes to the Authorized Personnel Roster eﬀective March 4, 2026: • Defund and remove one (1) existing 40-hour Maintainer position within the Department of Public Works. • Fund one (1) 40-hour Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintainer position within the Ithaca Youth Bureau. BUDGET IMPACT This action is expected to be budget neutral. Both positions are classiﬁed as Grade 6 under the current CSEA- DPW labor agreement and follow the same salary schedule, with an hourly range of $22.43–$26.92. Because the position is currently vacant, there is potential for modest salary savings in 2026 depending on the step level at which the position is ﬁlled. 46 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning & Economic Development Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Rebecca Evans, Director of Sustainability DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Bond Authorization for "Green Hydrogen as a Non-Wires Alternative" Project ITEM #:6.1 MEMORANDUM This resolution increases capital project #938 to $1,000,000. Additional funds will be derived from the issuance of $474,000 in municipal bonds to be reimbursed by the Department of Energy, as described and planned for in the 2024 capital project resolution and authorization. ATTACHMENTS: H2_2026_Capital_Project_Rebecca_Evans.pdf 47 Authorization for the Issuance of $474,000 Bonds of the City of Ithaca to Support “Green Hydrogen as a Non-Wires Alternative Pilot” Project Funded by Congressionally Directed Spending 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 2021, sustainability staff applied for Congressionally Directed Spending from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office to support a “Green hydrogen as a non-wires alternative pilot project”, which the Senator awarded $1,000,000; and Whereas, in March 2024 the City of Ithaca Common Council approved borrowing for $526,000 for the first two budget periods of this project, which are expected to close in mid-2026; and Whereas, the remaining balance of $474,000 will be applied to Budget Periods 3 and 4; and RESOLVED, that capital project 938 is hereby increased to a total amount of $1,000,000; and RESOLVED, that capital project funds shall be derived from the issuance of additional bonds in the amount of $474,000 to the City; and RESOLVED, that the city manager is hereby authorized, on the advice of the City Attorney, to negotiate and enter into agreements with appropriate contractors or other counterparties in connection with the “Green hydrogen as a non-wires alternative” pilot project, with funding to be derived from the issuance of bonds to the City and submitted for reimbursement to the U.S. Department of Energy; and 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. 48 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Mayor's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Select Committee - Rules Committee and Order ITEM #:7.1 MEMORANDUM Resolution Establishing a Select Committee on Rules Committee and Order ATTACHMENTS: Mayor- Resolution Establishing a Select Committee on Rules Committee and Order.pdf 49 Resolution Establishing a Select Committee on Rules Committee and Order WHEREAS, the Common Council’s Rules of Order and Procedure benefit from periodic review to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with best practices; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council find that a review to address corrections and updates can be completed within a short time frame; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Common Council hereby establish a Select Committee on Rules for the limited purpose of reviewing and proposing amendments to the Common Council Rules of Order and Procedure; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Committee shall consist of five (5) members of the Common Council and shall meet as necessary to complete its work; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Committee shall submit proposed amendments in redlined form, together with a brief explanatory memorandum, within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Acting City Manager shall direct the Clerk’s office to provide necessary support for any public meetings and shall direct the City Attorney’s office shall work with the Chair to provide drafting support and legal advice; and be it finally, RESOLVED, that the Committee shall dissolve upon submission of its recommendations, or thirty (30) days after adoption of this resolution, whichever occurs first. 50 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Mayor's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Public Art Amendment- Reawakening Mural Contract ITEM #:8.1 MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENTS: Resolutin-Revised ReAwakening Mural Res - March 2026.pdf ReAwakening the URR Contract (1).pdf Underground RR Mural cropped nice small.jpg Underground RR Mural.jpg 51 Resolution to Approve a Mural to be located on the South Aurora St Bridge Abutment and Wing Walls on Green Street WHEREAS, in 2010, artist, Jonathan Matas, painted a mural, with the support of the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, titled Underground Railroad on the south Aurora St bridge abutment on East Green Street, and WHEREAS, in 2025, Ithaca Murals proposed a new mural titled ReAwakening the Underground Railroad, in the same location, as well as additional quilt-inspired murals for the wing walls, and WHEREAS, the proposed mural would have the same theme, contain new images of Harriett Tubman and Frederick Douglas, and include additional imagery, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council approved the proposed mural, to be painted by artists Maryam Adib, Cyepress Rite and Terrance Van in collaboration with Ithaca Murals and Southside Community Center, in May 2025, and the City executed a contract with the project team to install the mural in June 2025, and WHEREAS, when the artists completed the mural in the fall of 2025, the mural included the proposed design as well as additional text, including “Free Gaza,” “Black Lives Matter,” and “Choose Love,” and WHEREAS, the additional messaging was not part of the approved design, and the artists would like the approval to be amended to include all features of the painted mural; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council approves the amended design of the ReAwakening the Underground Railroad mural, painted by artists Maryam Adib, Cyepress Rite and Terrance Van in collaboration with Ithaca Murals and Southside Community Center and be it further RESOLVED, that the City shall execute an updated agreement with Ithaca Murals, as reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office. 52 Page 1 of 6 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING For Installation of a Mural at E Green Street Under the S Aurora Street Bridge on the South Abutment and Wing Walls Made this ___________ day of ________________ between: The CITY OF ITHACA, a municipal corporation with offices at 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York, hereinafter called the “City”, And Center for Transformative Action, through Ithaca Murals, of 211 Pleasant St, Ithaca, NY, hereinafter referred to as the “Artist”. WHEREAS, Center for Transformative Action, through Ithaca Murals, submitted an application to repaint and expand the existing Underground Railroad mural located on E Greet Street on the South Aurora St bridge abutment and wing walls, and WHEREAS, the project, titled Reawakening the Underground Railroad, focuses on the theme of Black Liberation with prominent figures that impacted Ithaca’s past as well as invoking relevant contemporary issues, and WHEREAS, Southside Community Center and Ithaca Murals selected a team of artists: Mariyam Adib, Cypress Rite and Terrance Vann to paint the mural, and WHEREAS, the Common Council approved the new and expanded mural at its meeting on May 7, 2025; 24th June Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 53 Page 2 of 6 NOW, in consideration of the covenants, conditions, and provisions contained herein, it is hereby AGREED as follows: 1. The Artist agrees to install the mural at the assigned location as set forth in Exhibit A. The Artist agrees to complete the mural as proposed by September 1, 2025. The time of performance may be extended by mutual agreement of both the parties. 2. Due to the nature of the site and its adjacency to a road, the Artist shall ensure that: • No minors are permitted to participate in the painting. • All work and staging must take place within the area described in the application and attached in Exhibit B. No work will extend beyond the curbline. • The Artist shall install access control measures to the work area before work begins. Appropriate access control measures are listed in Exhibit C. • Sidewalk closure and pedestrian detour will be permitted subject to the following: o The Artist shall be responsible for contacting the City’s Department of Public Works to coordinate the timing of the installation and securing any additional permissions as may be required. o The City will provide sidewalk closure signs and dictate their locations. o The Artist is responsible for installing signs in designated locations at the beginning of each work session and removing them at the end of each work session. o The sidewalk must remain open on weekdays between 6am- 9am and 4pm-7pm. 3. The relationship of the Artist to the City is that of an independent consultant. As such, the Artist shall receive no fringe benefits from the City including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement benefits, workers’ compensation, disability, unemployment insurance or any other benefits or remuneration. 4. The City may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding at any time and reserves the right to have the subject artwork removed from the specified location at any time without cause. 5. The Artist represents that the mural is an original work of the Artist and does not, to the best of Artist’s knowledge, infringe upon any copyright or other intellectual property right of any other person. The Artist shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless from any claims against the City arising from the negligence or intentional wrongful conduct of the Artist, or from infringement upon another Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 54 Page 3 of 6 person’s copyright or intellectual property right. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 6. The City reserves the right to reproduce the accepted work for promotion and archival purposes in both printed and electronic form. The City will not sell reproductions of the work without the written consent of the Artist, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. This shall not preclude the City from using photographs of the artwork in its promotional materials. The Artist shall waive all rights under the Visual Arts Rights Act of 1990 and Section 14.03 of NYS Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, including but not limited to, any such rights that would preclude or constrain the right of the City to remove or relocate the accepted artwork. The provisions of this paragraph may be assigned by the City to any successive owner of the real property where the accepted work is installed. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 7. The Artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its respective elected officials, public officers, boards, committees, employees, members and agents from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs), whether or not involving a third party claim, which any or all of them may incur, resulting from bodily injuries (or death) to any person, damage (including loss of use) to any property, other damages, or contamination of or adverse effects on the environment, caused by the acts or omissions of Artist or Artist’s employees, agents or subcontractors, in connection with this Agreement. 8. If the accepted work is vandalized or otherwise requires maintenance or upkeep, the City may choose to contact the Artist to perform needed repairs or maintenance; however, the City in its sole discretion may opt to have the work repaired or maintained by a third party or removed entirely. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, modify, or revoke the City’s right to remove the work under paragraph 3 of this agreement. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, modify, or revoke the Artist’s waiver of rights to the work contained in paragraph 5 of this agreement. 9. The Artist shall not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, supplier of materials or services or program participant because of actual or perceived age; creed; color; disability; domestic violence victim status; ethnicity; familial status; gender; gender identity or expression; height; immigration or citizenship status; marital status; military status; national origin; predisposing genetic characteristics; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; or weight. Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 55 Page 4 of 6 A condition for entry into this agreement is the presentation by the Artist to the City of Ithaca of either proof that the Artist provides the levels of workers’ compensation and disability coverage required by the State of New York or that the Contractor is not required to provide such coverage. 10. The Artist shall comply with all State laws and Federal and Local statutes, ordinances and regulations that are applicable to the performance of the Agreement. CITY OF ITHACA: Artist: BY: _________________________ BY: _________________________ DATE: _______________________ DATE: _______________________ 06/24/2025 Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 56 Page 5 of 6 Schedule A: Mural Proposal Location: Schedule B: Limits of Work Area Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 57 Page 6 of 6 Work will happen only on the South side of Green St. (depicted in yellow) standing on the sidewalk and in green space next to the wall shown in the picture below. No work will happen beyond the curb in front of the mural. Schedule C: Access Control Requirements The applicant is required to consult with the Director of Engineering Services to determine appropriate access control, if needed. Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 58 Completed Document Audit Report Completed with SignWell.com Title: ReAwakening the URR Contract (1) Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 Time Zone: (GMT+00:00) Coordinated Universal Time Files ReAwakening the URR Contract (1).pdf - 6 pages Jun 24, 2025 11:06:01 UTC Activity Jun 24, 2025 11:06:15 UTC Lisa Marsella created the document (lam393@cornell.edu) IP: 2603:7080:a240:dda3:8135:bd80:fa84:4d8e Jun 24, 2025 11:07:27 UTC Lisa Marsella sent the document to akw7@cornell.edu IP: 2603:7080:a240:dda3:8135:bd80:fa84:4d8e Jun 24, 2025 13:22:50 UTC Anke Wessels first viewed document (akw7@cornell.edu) IP: 2a01:111:f400:fe59::100 Jun 24, 2025 13:23:32 UTC Anke Wessels signed the document (akw7@cornell.edu) IP: 2600:387:15:6918::9 Document ID: 41666390-40fc-439b-b67b-bdf9a5ffe8e7 59 60 61 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Mayor's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning ITEM #:9.1 MEMORANDUM Resolution Establishing a Special Committee on Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning ATTACHMENTS: Mayor- Resolution Establishing a Special Committee-CUSP.pdf 62 Resolution Establishing a Special Committee on Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning WHEREAS, on September 15, 2023, the City of Ithaca (“City”) Common Council (“Common Council”) adopted the Pilot Administrative Policy to Manage Homeless Encampments on City Property (“Policy”) that designated a 28-acre City-owned area (the “Southwest Parcel”) where camping by persons experiencing homelessness would be temporarily allowed as an exception to the citywide prohibition on camping on City lands; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2023, the Common Council adopted the Response Protocol to Unsanctioned Encampments on City Property (“Protocol”) and it has now been in effect for two full years; and WHEREAS, on January 15, 2023, the Common Council established an Advisory Committee to Review and Evaluate Homeless Encampment Policies and Protocols with the mandate to review and evaluate the implementation of the Policy; and WHEREAS, the City has continued to commit significant financial, administrative, and public safety resources toward implementation of encampment management and related outreach efforts; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2025, the Common Council adopted an updated Policy and Advisory Committee Report, calling for the development of a homeless services navigation hub facility and improvements to the Southwest Parcel where camping is temporarily permitted per the Policy, and WHEREAS, in 2025, a jointly proposed City–County homeless services facility did not advance following withdrawal by Tompkins County, underscoring structural challenges in intergovernmental coordination, site selection, capital planning, operational governance, and cost- sharing arrangements; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council recognize that durable progress on homelessness requires clear accountability, defined roles between municipal partners, realistic fiscal planning, early legal review, and a transparent public process; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council seek to reduce reliance on camping at the Southwest Parcel and at unsanctioned outdoor encampments by establishing a structured, limited-stay, service- connected alternative; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council find that outreach to individuals residing in encampments must prioritize rapid stabilization through determination of eligibility for social services, public benefits, housing vouchers, behavioral health services, and other programs that support transition to permanent housing; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Common Council further finds that a structured, limited- stay “Shelter of Last Resort” program should be developed and implemented to reduce reliance on outdoor encampments and bridge individuals to permanent housing; 63 WHEREAS, prior efforts have demonstrated that informal or loosely structured working groups are insufficient to sustain momentum, resolve policy differences, or produce actionable legislative and budgetary outcomes; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Common Council hereby establish a Special Committee on Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning (“Special Committee”), effective upon adoption of this resolution, authorized to operate through December 31, 2027; and be it further RESOLVED, that the charge of the Special Committee shall be to (1) reevaluate the 2023 Policy to identify its successes and challenges while de-promoting camping at the Southwest Parcel and elsewhere on city property in the interest of public health; (2) centralize key city personnel responsibility for programming, outreach, and partnership with the regional services1 while assessing the feasibility of assigning this responsibility to the newly established “Responders Offering Outreach, Trust, and Support” (“ROOTS”) team; and (3) develop, recommend to Council, and, if adopted, oversee implementation of a 2026 “Shelter of Last Resort” Program structured as a limited-stay, service-connected temporary dwelling model designed to reduce reliance on outdoor encampments and bridge individuals to permanent housing; and (4) establish a standardized outreach protocol requiring determination and documentation of eligibility for housing assistance, public benefits, behavioral health services, and other stabilization programs as a first-line intervention during encampment engagement; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Special Committee shall consist of three (3) members of the Common Council; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Special Committee shall consist of five (5) ex officio non-voting members of the city administration: the Director of the Community Justice Center, the City’s Encampment Response Coordinator, Director of Community Development, Director of Planning, and the Chief of Police, or their respective designees; and be it further RESOLVED; that the City Manager shall direct the City Controller to prepare preliminary fiscal scenarios for each service model evaluated, including five-year operating projections, capital project implementation, and identification of funding gaps; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Special Committee shall meet monthly at a time deemed feasible, with additional meetings scheduled as necessary, shall be fully compliant with Open Meetings Law, and shall have at least 30 minutes set aside for public comment at each meeting; and RESOLVED, that the Special Committee shall engage stakeholders including, but not limited to, Tompkins County officials, service providers, neighborhood representatives, law enforcement, individuals with lived experience of homelessness, and relevant nonprofit and housing organizations; and RESOLVED, that no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days after the effective date of this resolution, the Special Committee shall adopt an Implementation Framework outlining preferred governance structure for city-led outreach efforts and shelter-of-last resort administration, fiscal commitments, service standards, and anticipated County participation thresholds; and 64 RESOLVED, that prior to advancing any operating expense or capital recommendation to Common Council, the Special Committee shall confirm in writing that (1) a binding intermunicipal agreement framework has been drafted (2) a cost-sharing formula has been formally negotiated; (3) identified funding sources are viable and not speculative and (4) operational leadership and oversight structure are clearly defined; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Special Committee shall adopt a final report including recommended legislative actions, fiscal impact statement, implementation timeline, and contingency strategies; and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Special Committee shall be dissolved immediately upon submission of its final report to the Common Council, or on December 31, 2027, whichever occurs first. 65 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Common Council Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Alderperson Robin Trumble DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Flock Safety ITEM #:10.1 MEMORANDUM Common Council will consider a member-filed resolution directing the City to terminate its contract with Flock Safety due to concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and reported misuse of its license plate reader and detection systems nationwide. The resolution would immediately suspend use of the equipment and require its removal from City property upon contract termination. ATTACHMENTS: Memo for Resolution to end the city's relationship with Flock Safety (1).pdf Trumble - RESOLUTION TO END THE CITYâ€™S RELATIONSHIP WITH FLOCK SAFETY - final 2_26.pdf 66 MEMORANDUM TO: Common Council FROM: Robin Trumble, Alderperson DATE: 2/5/2026 SUBJECT: Resolution to end our relationship with Flock Inc. Executive Summary The purpose of this memorandum is to provide context, rationale, and examples from other U.S. municipalities that have undertaken similar actions in response to concerns about data privacy, federal access to surveillance technology, and community trust, particularly in jurisdictions committed to protecting immigrant and marginalized community rights. Background The City of Ithaca has long affirmed its commitment to civil liberties, privacy, and nondiscrimination, principles codified in its sanctuary city policies. Numerous cities across the country have confronted similar challenges regarding surveillance cameras reliant on AI, automated license plate readers (ALPRs), gunshot audio detection, and related surveillance technologies provided by private vendors such as Flock Inc. These technologies collect data that can be accessed, formally or informally, by federal agencies, including immigration enforcement bodies, without clear local oversight. While proponents argue that such surveillance tools can assist law enforcement in solving crimes and recovering stolen property, critics point to documented instances where data was accessed by outside agencies without explicit local authorization, fueling privacy concerns and eroding public trust. These concerns resonate deeply within sanctuary-oriented municipalities that prioritize community cooperation with local services without facilitating federal enforcement activities. Comparable Municipal Actions Several cities nationwide have recently taken decisive steps to terminate, suspend, or reevaluate their use of Flock Safety equipment or similar ALPR systems due to privacy and federal access concerns: Santa Cruz, California 67 ● The Santa Cruz City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety amid data privacy concerns following reports that local license plate reader data was accessed by out-of-state and federal law enforcement agencies. The council cited risks that such access could undermine civil liberties, especially within immigrant communities. Cambridge, Massachusetts ● Cambridge officials ended their agreement with Flock Safety after independent installations of additional cameras occurred without city approval, which officials described as a “material breach of trust.” The council had previously deactivated 16 Flock ALPR cameras due to privacy and data-sharing concerns, highlighting the need for strong local governance over surveillance technology. Evanston, Illinois ● In response to an audit revealing that Flock Safety was sharing license plate data with federal authorities in violation of state privacy laws, Evanston deactivated all ALPR cameras and moved to terminate its contract early. The findings underscored the importance of compliance with local data-sharing protections. Syracuse, New York ● Syracuse’s Common Council revoked its agreement with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and the potential for surveillance data to be accessed without appropriate checks — particularly given the city’s significant immigrant population. Other Washington State Jurisdictions ● Cities including Redmond, Lynnwood, and other small jurisdictions in Washington temporarily turned off their Flock ALPR systems or delayed implementation due to concerns over public records access and privacy transparency, especially after a court ruled that such data could be released under state law. Mountain View, California ● The Mountain View Police Department deactivated its Flock Safety license plate reader cameras upon discovering that multiple federal agencies had accessed the collected data without authorization, prompting reexamination of the technology’s use in the community. 68 These examples collectively illustrate a growing national trend in municipalities reasserting local control over surveillance technologies, particularly where such systems intersect with federal enforcement activities without robust local governance or community consent. Policy Considerations Ending the contract with Flock Safety and suspending associated surveillance equipment aligns with several core policy objectives of the City of Ithaca: 1. Protection of Civil Liberties: Ending reliance on third-party surveillance technology mitigates the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data, particularly by federal agencies conducting immigration enforcement or probing personal information without warrants. 2. Community Trust and Public Safety: Sanctuary city status and community-oriented policing depend on residents feeling safe and secure in civic engagement, without fear that passive data collection could be used against them. 3. Data Governance and Local Oversight: By reclaiming control over public surveillance assets and data flows, Ithaca prioritizes transparent decision-making and responsible data governance standards. 4. Precedent and Best Practices: As seen in other municipalities, effective public policy requires balancing legitimate law enforcement tools with clear safeguards against misuse and infringement on individual rights. Next Steps In light of the documented experiences of other cities, the concerns articulated by residents and civil liberties advocates, and the values embodied in Ithaca’s sanctuary city designation, this resolution to end the City’s relationship with Flock Inc. is consistent with both community expectations and emerging best practices across the nation. It is recommended that the Common Council adopt the resolution directing the Acting City Manager and City Attorney’s Office to oversee contract termination, to suspend use of Flock Safety equipment within the city immediately, to remove the equipment within the city limits, and to oversee implementation of appropriate policies for public safety that safeguard privacy and civil rights. 69 RESOLUTION TO END THE CITY’S RELATIONSHIP WITH FLOCK SAFETY WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca (“City”), through its Common Council, has repeatedly committed to being a sanctuary city, as codified in Article VI of its Code, reaffirming this commitment as recently as February 5, 2025; and WHEREAS, being a sanctuary city explicitly depends on limiting local participation in surveillance or data-sharing practices that could facilitate federal immigration enforcement, erode community trust, or chill the willingness of residents to live work, and engage freely in civic life; and WHEREAS, the City has an unwavering commitment to protecting the privacy and other civil rights and liberties of its residents and visitors, which makes doing business with a company that does not prioritize those values inappropriate and runs counter to its sanctuary city designation; and WHEREAS, the City is party to a contract with Flock Safety, dated February 1, 2023 (the “Contract”), through which surveillance cameras have been installed to facilitate law enforcement, including traffic and criminal violations; and WHEREAS, there are proven instances of Flock Safety infrastructure being used by federal agents for information purposes even without specific authorizations from the contracting locality; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed reports that, either intentionally or through its negligence, Flock Safety has permitted federal agents from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to use query results from its database of state and local ALPR data to investigate and persecute immigrants throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes cooperation with broad or unchecked federal surveillance or enforcement efforts potentially accessible by agencies like ICE can undermine community trust and disproportionately harm immigrant and marginalized communities; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed reports that, either intentionally or through its negligence, Flock Safety has permitted state and local law enforcement to query results from its database of other states’ and localities’ local ALPR data to investigate abortion care seekers and that Flock has created insufficient security measures around its database search features which has resulted in users being able to easily circumvent its safeguards, such as stating the purpose of their use of the database with vague descriptions like “investigation” and even non-responsive descriptions like “Hehehe”; and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed reports that, either intentionally or through its negligence, Flock Safety has permitted state and local level law enforcement to query results from its 70 database of state and local ALPR data to investigate persons exercising their First Amendment freedom of speech and association rights by attending peaceful political rallies and protests; and WHEREAS, it has been reported that, due to Flock Safety’s inadequate system security, hackers have been able to gain access to Flock’s ALPR database and as well as its ALPR cameras; and WHEREAS, in response to the above, in the past eight months more than 30 American municipalities from coast to coast have ended their relationships with Flock Safety; and WHEREAS, the above information demonstrates the Contract’s expressed purpose of enhancing law enforcement “without compromising transparency and human privacy” has been undermined; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Common Council directs the Acting City Manager to work with the Office of the City Attorney to take all legally available steps to terminate the Contract at the earliest possible opportunity to do so; and be it further RESOLVED, that the City suspend using Flock Safety services and equipment, including Flock Safety License Plate Readers and Flock Safety Gunshot and Audio Detection devices, immediately, until the Common Council votes to reinstate or revoke the use of such devices; and be it further RESOLVED, that upon termination of the Contract, the City hereby establishes that all Flock Safety equipment, including Flock Safety License Plate Readers and Flock Safety Gunshot and Audio Detection devices, shall be turned off and disconnected by Flock Safety within fourteen days of the enactment of this resolution; and RESOLVED, that upon termination of the Contract, Flock Safety will remove all related technology as soon as practicable. 71 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Common Council Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Alderperson DeFendini DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:REST- PASHNY Acts. ITEM #:11.1 MEMORANDUM A Resolution of Support for New York Legislation: The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST) & Permanently Affordable Social Housing for New Yorkers (PASHNY) Acts. ATTACHMENTS: Jorge D- REST & PASHNY Acts (1).pdf 72 A Resolution of Support for New York Legislation: The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST) & Permanently Affordable Social Housing for New Yorkers (PASHNY) Acts. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca believes that housing is a human right, and every resident of Ithaca deserves access to a safe, affordable, stable place to live, and build their lives with their families; and WHEREAS, in 2019, the New York State Legislature passed the Housing Stability Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) which, among other reforms, set out to establish a mechanism for localities outside of New York City and its surrounding counties to opt in to the Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) of 1974 to increase housing stability and affordability; and WHEREAS, the federal government is acting to withdraw significant resources and subsidies for the creation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of affordable housing—actions that are already creating a slowdown in affordable housing production; and WHEREAS, current tools for incentivizing the private development of affordable housing like tax breaks and financing and zoning incentives have not produced housing at the scale, speed and depth of affordability needed; and WHEREAS, during the City of Ithaca’s 2024 Budget Process, $50,000 was allocated in restricted contingency to conduct a housing vacancy study to determine the City of Ithaca’s eligibility to opt in to ETPA. However, due to budgeting constraints and concerns around how many housing complexes within the City of Ithaca would be covered by ETPA, the funding for the vacancy study was encumbered by the Planning Department during the 2026 Budget Process; and WHEREAS, ETPA was signed into law over 50 years ago and was designed based on the rental housing stock of New York City, and must be modernized and adjusted to reflect the local needs of other parts of New York State ; and WHEREAS, four localities have identified a vacancy rate of below 5%; however, due to repeat lawsuits over process details by real estate interests with higher litigation budgets than upstate localities, none of them have been able to fully implement ETPA; and 73 WHEREAS, Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha have introduced the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST) Act, a bill which would expand the eligibility for, and applicability of ETPA for upstate New York and Long Island; and WHEREAS, the REST Act would grant localities the ability to utilize publicly accessible data, rather than be confined to the unfunded yet required vacancy study, to opt in to ETPA; and WHEREAS, the REST Act would grant localities more liberty in determining eligibility for rent stabilization by changing the year-built requirement to 15 years before the current date, and enabling local control over the unit-count eligibility threshold, so that ETPA is aligned with local conditions in outside-NYC municipalities; and WHEREAS emissions from homes represent a significant portion of New York State’s total greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, the Permanently Affordable Social Housing for New Yorkers (PASHNY) act, sponsored by Assemblymember Emily Gallagher in the New York State Assembly and State Senator Cordell Cleare in the New York State Senate, would create a new, well-funded public authority authorized to build, acquire, and rehabilitate permanently affordable, ecologically sustainable, union- built housing for public and community ownership; and WHEREAS, because the Social Housing Development Authority relies on public action, removing the need to rely on private developers, and would have the power to finance, design, acquire and construct housing that is protected from market forces, it would be able to quickly build and rehabilitate tens of thousands of energy efficient, permanently affordable homes across the state with union labor and sustainable construction techniques. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca supports and endorses the REST Act which would address the issue of ETPA covering so few tenants in the City and allow for the intent of the HSTPA to be fulfilled, if constituents desire it; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca calls upon the New York State Legislature to pass and Governor Kathy Hochul to sign A.6265/S.5674 in relation to creating a Social Housing Development Authority; and 74 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk will send this resolution to Assemblymember Kelles, State Senator Webb, and Governor Hochul, as well as Housing Chairs Senator Kavanagh and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal. 75 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Common Council Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Alderperson Pat Sewell DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council ITEM #:12.1 MEMORANDUM Resolution Authorizing Public Petitioning at Committee of the Whole Meetings ATTACHMENTS: Pat S- Final Res Public Petitioning at Committee of the Whole Meetings.pdf 76 Resolution Authorizing Public Petitioning at Committee of the Whole Meetings WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of public participation in municipal governance and affirms the right of residents and other interested persons to petition their elected representatives on matters over which the council has authority, influence, funding responsibility, or formal policy position; and WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole serves as a forum for discussion, deliberation, and policy development prior to formal legislative action by the City Council; and WHEREAS, allowing petitioning at Committee of the Whole meetings will enhance transparency, improve public understanding of issues under consideration, and assist Council Members in their deliberations; and WHEREAS, the City Council retains the authority to establish reasonable, content-neutral rules governing public participation in order to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of meetings, including the restriction of public comment to matters pertaining to city business, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Common Council amend the Rules of Procedure II.5. as shown in appendix A. ---------------------------------------- Appendix A: 11.(5) Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council Whereas democracy relies upon the participation of elected officials and constituents alike, at the beginning of each Common Council meeting, the Common Council shall provide 60 minutes of public comment, or such other amount of time as the Chair may permit on the meeting agenda. At the beginning of each Committee of the Whole Meeting, the Common Council shall provide 30 minutes of public comment, or such other amount of time as the Chair may permit on the meeting agenda. The time shall be allotted for those nonmembers who wish to express their views on anything pertaining to City business. Persons not members of Common Council shall be accorded the privilege of the floor and be permitted to speak for three minutes in regards to matters within the scope of the powers of Common Council. No petitioner may transfer unused time to another speaker, and all remarks shall be addressed to the presiding officer. All persons speaking before Council will observe the Rules of Order posted in Common Council Chambers (See Section III(d)). 77 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Mayor's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Dignity Not Detention Act and New York for All Act ITEM #:13.1 MEMORANDUM Resolution Supporting the Principles of Dignity Not Detention Act and New York for All Act ATTACHMENTS: Mayor- Resolution Supporting the Principles of Dignity Not Detention Act and New York for All Act.pdf 78 Resolution Supporting the Principles of Dignity Not Detention Act and New York for All Act WHEREAS, state and local governments exist to serve the health, safety, and well-being of all community members and to manage public resources responsibly; and WHEREAS, clear boundaries between state, local, and federal authority promote effective governance, protect civil rights, and maintain community trust; and WHEREAS, community members should be able to access schools, healthcare, housing, and other essential services without fear of federal immigration enforcement; and WHEREAS, legislation currently under consideration in the New York State Legislature, the Dignity Not Detention Act (S316/A4181) and the New York For All Act (S2235/A3506), would reinforce these principles by limiting the use of state and local resources for immigration detention and clarifying interactions with federal immigration authorities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca supports the principles of these bills and urges the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that: • Prohibits the use of state and local facilities for federal civil immigration detention, including terminating existing agreements; and • Limits how state and local agencies may collect, share, or act upon information regarding a person’s immigration status; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of New York, the leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly, and other appropriate state officials to inform them of the community’s position. 79 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Clerk's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:Planning Board Appointment ITEM #:14.1 MEMORANDUM Mitch Glass is being appointed to the Planning Board for a three-year (3) term to expire December 31, 2028. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution-Mayors Appointments Planning Board-MG.pdf 80 Mayor Appointment- Planning Board RESOLVED, That Mitch Glass be appointed to the Planning Board for a (3) three -year term ending December 31st, 2028. 81 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 City Manager's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council FROM:City Manager's Office DATE:March 4, 2026 RE:City Manager's Monthly Report- March 2026 ITEM #:15.1 MEMORANDUM ATTACHMENTS: 0304_Full_CM_Report_to_Council.pdf 82 City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street | Ithaca, NY 14850 | citymanager@cityoﬁthaca.org | 607.274.6511 MEMORANDUM Date: March 4, 2026 To: Common Council CC: Department Heads From: Dominick Recckio, Acting City Manager RE: City Manager’s Report to Council Common Council, This report comes on the heels of a productive month for the City. A signiﬁcant number of large- scale projects and initiatives are in motion, in addition to the ongoing day-to-day work of operating the City and serving the public. I am happy to answer any questions at the upcoming Council meeting or in writing at your request. An ongoing thanks to the many colleagues at the City who share my commitment to ensuring stability in a time of transition and prioritizing critical projects that beneﬁt the entire organization and community. I. Vacancy Report a. Please ﬁnd an addendum to this report listing the current City staA vacancies. b. As of February 25, the vacancy rate stands at 7.83% (-1.4% from January 28). The budgeted rate is 5.5%. i. The 5.5% budgeted rate is the total annual ﬁgure. A true annual vacancy rate is not available this early in the year, though you may want to consider the average based on this and January’s report (8.5%). c. StaA are also monitoring anticipated vacancies. At least six retirements or resignations are expected (three within the next 90 days) before the midpoint of this year. HR continues to work with employees who express their intent to retire or separate from City service. II. Financial Report a. Please ﬁnd a second addendum to this report with the monthly ﬁnancial report as requested by Council. This March 4 report includes year-to-date actuals from the last available full month (January). b. This month’s ﬁnancial report provides a more accurate and detailed accounting of the City’s expenses and revenues, anticipated debt payments, and overall debt position. c. The Bonadio Group continues its consulting work on the city’s ﬁnancial systems and reporting. 83 City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street | Ithaca, NY 14850 | citymanager@cityoﬁthaca.org | 607.274.6511 III. Department Head Searches a. Controller’s OAice i. Second-round interviews have been completed. Common Council will receive the City Manager’s recommended candidate for approval in an upcoming meeting. b. Human Resources i. Second-round interviews are scheduled for the week of March 2. Common Council will receive the City Manager’s recommended candidate for approval in an upcoming meeting. I look forward to onboarding the HR Director and Controller in a coordinated fashion as they will be working closely together. Thank you to Madlyn Allen (HR) and all Council members, staA, and community partners who have participated throughout the process. IV. Community Responder Program and Community Justice Center a. An internal kickoA meeting is being planned to take the next steps of bringing the ROOTS Community Responder team to fruition. The kickoA includes key internal departments/staA and the agenda includes: Revisit Program Proposal (adapted from 2025 presentations), Review Mission/Vision, Drafting Job Descriptions, Developing Training Program, Drafting Program Policies and Procedures, Ensuring EAective Partnerships (Internal and External), Equipment Needs, Program Budget, and Planning to Measure Program Success – Data. b. The Community Justice Center is working on several projects with IPD, including an upcoming survey regarding oAicer wellness and a new recruitment video campaign. V. Parking a. Following staA discussions related to downtown on-street parking availability, and following a related request from the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, an analysis is being conducted of on-street parking spaces and where opportunities may exist to add on- street parking, adjust loading zone areas, and increase the number and distribution of accessible parking spaces. StaA have reviewed an initial list of priority areas, a list of areas identiﬁed by the DIA, and opportunities for signage and functional improvements. Common Council will receive a proposed ordinance in the coming months including the changes being sought by staA in conjunction with community partners. b. Downtown Parking Validation Program Update: a. StaA continue to explore the possible implementation of a parking validation program with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance. Validation programs allow participating businesses to oAer discounts to their customers and employees. b. A survey was sent to downtown businesses (59 responses). i. A majority of respondents indicated that they are not interested in contributing to the subsidization of parking for their customers or staA. 84 City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street | Ithaca, NY 14850 | citymanager@cityoﬁthaca.org | 607.274.6511 ii. 12 businesses responded with some interest to help cover parking costs as part of a customer validation program, with 6 saying they would be interested in covering 100% of validation costs. iii. 21 businesses responded that they either already do cover or would be willing to cover costs of staA parking validation, with 13 saying they would be interested in covering 100%. c. City staA (Acting City Manager, DICE Permits Team) are meeting with the DIA to discuss next steps to implement a program scaled appropriately to the local business and employer interest. VI. Snow Removal a. Department of Public Works leadership staA will be attending the March 11 Committee of the Whole meeting to provide a brieﬁng on snow removal activities this winter. The brieﬁng will include an overview of the work that goes into clearing City streets and sidewalks of snow, a review of recent snow events with any identiﬁed opportunities for continuous improvement, and plans that have been put in place for future snow removal opportunities. b. On February 13, the City published a press release reminding residents of sidewalk snow removal requirements. i. City Code (Chapter 178-3, Item J-4) requires that sidewalks be kept free from snow and ice. If a sidewalk is not cleared within the required timeframe and the City removes the snow, the cost of that removal will be charged to the property owner. These requirements are essential to maintaining safe, accessible routes for pedestrians, including children walking to school, older adults, and residents with mobility challenges. ii. Pursuant to the Code, several sidewalks were cleared by DPW, and those property owners will be charged based on the work completed. VII. Cornell University Faculty Grant Projects a. The 2023 amended MOU for Cornell voluntary contribution to the City of Ithaca included a commitment by Cornell to provide faculty expertise/assistance to the City. As described in the MOU, “Cornell will fund an annual grant (estimated at a cost of $100,000/year) for a faculty member to work with the City on a project of mutual interest, to be mutually agreed upon by the Cornell-City of Ithaca permanent working group.” b. City staA and working group representatives are in contact with Cornell to move two projects forward in 2026. Updates will be provided in future meetings on the content and progress of these two projects. The working group meets in March. 85 City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street | Ithaca, NY 14850 | citymanager@cityoﬁthaca.org | 607.274.6511 Emerging issues and ongoing priorities:  Development and implementation of executive departmental work plans  Establishing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with Tompkins County and other local government entities  Preparing for a successful budget kick-oA in May and any necessary mid-year budget adjustments  Strengthening public information and communication eAorts, including the launch of an updated City Website, email newsletter system, and increased internal and external communications on critical topics  Administrative Policy Manual updates in coordination with HR and the Attorney's oAice  Labor contract negotiations  City vehicle ﬂeet management: procurement and maintenance  Capital Projects planning (clean-up of past data sets and preparing a ﬁve-year capital plan for the 2027 budget)  City facilities planning, including planning to address deferred maintenance and critical facility improvements and repair needs  FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LoMR) process to address ﬂood risk and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) 86 87 MEMORANDUM Date: March 4, 2026 To: Common Council From: Dominick Recckio, Acting City Manager Wendy Cole, Acting Controller RE: Monthly Financial Report This March 4 report provides an update from the previous template report, populated with up-to - date actuals from the last available full month (January, 2026). GENERAL FUND REVENUES (THROUGH 1/31/2026) Revenue Item Budgeted 2026 Actual 2026 % of Budgeted Collected Fees $20,810,664 $782,093 4% Misc Tax $4,711,394 $95,090 2% payments come as one-time Property Tax $34,772,582 $10.5 million 30% performance and receipts to date. Note: many payers use $1,815,930 State & Fed Aid $3,946,081 Total Revenues $85,996,151 $12,035,552 Revenue Highlights While January is typically a slow month for fee revenues (winter season, student return, etc.), parking revenues are reported as being on pace for what was budgeted. When additional months’ data are available, a more thorough analysis of parking revenues will be provided. The Chamberlain’s Office reports that we are seeing a normal property tax collection rate so far this year. Many property taxpayers take advantage of an installment plan, spreading revenues over the year. The New York State Comptroller’s Office reports that January 2026 City of Ithaca Sales Tax Collections are up 8% over the prior January. Last year (2025) January was up 2.6% compared to the prior year (2024). 88 GENERAL FUND EXPENSES (THROUGH 1/31/2026) Expense Item Budgeted 2026 Actual 2026 % Expended Through 1/31/26 Notes Fringe Beneﬁts Operating $15,204,568 $602,777 4% Miscellaneous $3,307,054 $451,784 14% Debt $9,627,800 $1,441,698 15% Total Expenses $89,142,954 $5,395,482 higher than budgeted revenues due to inclusion of vacancy rate and TCAT payment from City fund Expense Highlights January is a slow month (as noted above), so expect operating expenses to increase when warmer weather arrives and other activities begin. Personnel expenses are on target, and show as slightly higher in January because of “comptime” payouts that annually occur in that month and higher (expected) overtime due to two holidays. MOST RECENT DEBT SERVICE PAID (ALL FUNDS) Refunding Serial Bonds 2/13/2026 BAN Payments $9,499,773* $1,816,455 Excess payment made to continue lowering BAN load, see note (*) below. Payment is a mix of general and other funds so will not show entire amount 89 in April report for February actuals. 2/15/2026 2013A Serial Bonds $710,000 $152,090 $862,090 2/15/2026 2016 Serial Bonds $495,000 $223653 $718,653 2/15/2026 2019 Serial Bonds $870,000 $160,988 $1,030,988 2/15/2026 2018 Serial Bonds $840,000 $197,475 $1,037,475 2/15/2026 2021A Serial Bonds $800,000 $129,763 $929,763 2/15/2026 2022 Serial Bonds $275,000 $68,600 $343,600 * This principal payment includes $6.3 Million paid out of the capital project toward the construction of the East Hill Fire Station, with a portion of that payment being made from the sale of the former Collegetown Fire Station property. UPCOMING 2026 DEBT OBLIGATIONS (ALL FUNDS) Due Date Debt Instrument Principal Interest Total Due Debt Obligation Highlights: BANs are paid 2x/year, the next anticipated payment is in July and the next report will include payments expected after July 15 2026. Remaining Debt Load Activities in the Controller’s Office, including those being completed by the Bonadio Group, will support more comprehensive reporting on the City of Ithaca’s debt load. Today, across all funds, the City holds $151 Million in both short and long-term debt (broken down below) • Bonds: $100,385,000 o Inclusive of debt across all funds (General, Water, Sewer, etc.) 90 o See Total Debt Service Over Time chart in Appendix A for anticipated principal and interest payments over lifetime of the debt • Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs): $51,035,838 o Inclusive of debt across all funds (General, Water, Sewer, etc.) o City has relied more heavily on BANs while awaiting completed audits and re-established credit rating o Several recent larger projects with signiﬁcant outside funding have increased BAN reliance due to need to front costs before reimbursements are received  Staff are prioritizing the collection of reimbursable outside funding to reduce BAN load over time FUND BALANCE POSITION There are no new updates related to the City’s fund balance position, pending impending audit completion. Consultants from the Bonadio Group recently advised Common Council (dialogue on February 11) that their professional recommendation is not to budget using fund balance until this conﬁdence is regained. As reported in the February 4 Report to Council: The most recent audited ﬁnancial statements (2021) indicated a $16,545,540 general fund balance with $8,690,044 unobligated or unassigned. In the 2026 budget presentation received by Council, the Controller’s Office provided an estimate of $13.5-14 million in general fund balance as of October 2025 – this number is purely an estimate considering revenues and expenditures from 2021 audited ﬁnancials and incomplete 2025 point-in-time data. AUDIT PROGRESS To proceed with the City of Ithaca’s 2022-2025 ﬁnancial audits, existing ﬁnancial records and internal ﬁnancial systems are being corrected and set up to be properly maintained. The Bonadio Group, an industry-leading accounting and consulting ﬁrm, has been contracted by the City to provide these services. Bonadio is communicating with peer ﬁrms about the upcoming Request for Proposals from the City for the 2022 audit. This will help create awareness of the opportunity to work with the City and leverages the professional reputation of Bonadio to help ensure success identifying auditors. (Reminder, Bonadio cannot complete independent audits because they are consulting with us for the other ﬁnancial management work). 91 AP P E N D I X A : To t a l Bo n d De b t S e r v i c e O v e r T i m e An t i c i p a t e d P r i n c i p a l a n d I n t e r e s t P a ym e n t s Ov e r L i f e t i m e o f Bo n d De b t ( S o u r c e : Ci t y ’s De b t B o o k S o f t w a r e Pr o g r a m ) 92