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Home My WebLink AboutMN-COWB-2026-05-20YouTube Link:https://tinyurl.com/2zuby8my Date: Location: Wednesday May 20, 2026 108 E. Green Street Ithaca NY 14850 May 20, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SESSION B MEETING MINUTES VOTING RECORD 1.Call To Order ( 5 Min) 1.1 Emergency Evacution Notice 1.2 Agenda Review 1.3 Approval of 04-22-26 COW B Minutes Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present Absent/Excused Mayor - Robert Cantelmo X 1st Ward - Kayla Matos X 1st Ward - Jorge DeFendini X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 2nd Ward - Joe Kirby X 3rd Ward - David Shapiro X 3rd Ward - Pat Sewell X 4th Ward - Patrick Kuehl X 4th Ward - Robin Trumble X 5th Ward - Margaret Fabrizio X 5th Ward - Hannah Shvets X Also Present: Alderperson Shvets is excused. Acting City Manager Dominick Recckio is absent. Discussion Summary: Meeting is called to order at 6:00pm. 10 members are in attendance. Alderperson Shvets is excused. No changes to the agenda. Council approved and adopted the previous 4-22-2026 Committee Of The Whole Session B meeting minutes. Timestamp 0:13- 1:24 Moved By: Joe Kirby Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Motion to Approve the April 22nd 2026 COW B meeting minutes Moved by Alderperson Kibry, Seconded by Alderperson Matos. All In Favor 10-0 (Absent- Alderperson Shvets) Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously 2.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council (30 Min) 2.1 Statements From The Public 3.Finance & Administration (25 Min) 3.1 Restructuring of Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB) Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Jorge DeFendini X Ducson Nguyen X Joe Kirby X David Shapiro X Pat Sewell X Patrick Kuehl X Robin Trumble X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: One speaker came before Council to share thoughts on Zoning. Timestamp 1:26-4:05 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Kuehl summarized the item and moved it for discussion. Alderperson DeFendini seconded. Fire Chief Moody and Deputy Fire Chief provided an overview of the proposed restructuring of the Fire Prevention Bureau, including background information and preliminary comments, and responded to questions from Council. The resolution proposes a slight restructuring of the Fire Department, adds an Emergency Management position, and addresses fire inspection needs. Moved to the June 3, 2026 Common Council Consent Agenda. Timestamp 5:03- 17:40 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Jorge DeFendini Motion Summary: Restructuring of Fire Prevention Bureau is Summarized and Moved by Alderperson Kuehl. Seconded by Alderperson DeFendini. Moved to the June 3rd Common Council Meeting Consent Agenda. All In Favor 10-0 Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously 4.Public Works & Operations (25 Min) 4.1 Raw Water Main Improvements Project- Neg Declaration Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Jorge DeFendini X Ducson Nguyen X Joe Kirby X David Shapiro X Pat Sewell X Patrick Kuehl X Robin Trumble X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Jorge DeFendini Motion Summary: Resolution Authorizing the Restructuring of The Fire Prevention Bureau and Realignment f Personnel Within the Fire Department is moved to the June 3rd 2026 Common Council Meeting Consent Agenda. All In Favor 10-0 Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Jorge DeFendini X Ducson Nguyen X Joe Kirby X David Shapiro X Pat Sewell X Patrick Kuehl X Robin Trumble X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Alderperson Trumble moved the item for discussion, Alderperson Matos seconded. No discussion from Council. Moved the June 3rd 2026 Common Council Meeting Consent Agenda. Timestamp 17:44- 18:19 Moved By: Robin Trumble Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Raw Water Main Improvement Project Neg Dec is Summarized and Moved by Alderperson Trumble. Seconded by Alderperson Matos. Moved to the June 3rd Common Council Consent Agenda. 4.2 Flood Mitigation and FEMA LOMR status. 5.Reports From Committee/Commissions (15 Min) Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Jorge DeFendini X Ducson Nguyen X Joe Kirby X David Shapiro X Pat Sewell X Patrick Kuehl X Robin Trumble X Margaret Fabrizio X Moved By: Robin Trumble Seconded By: Kayla Matos Motion Summary: Raw Water Main Improvement Project Notice of Determination of Non -Significance- Negative Declaration is moved to the June 3rd Common Council Meeting Consent Agenda. All In Favor 10-0. Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Jorge DeFendini X Ducson Nguyen X Joe Kirby X David Shapiro X Pat Sewell X Patrick Kuehl X Robin Trumble X Margaret Fabrizio X Discussion Summary: Superintendent of Public Works Adam Potter and Special Guest speaker Rebecca Minas, Senior Project Manager with Barton & Loguidice presented before Council to give an update presentation om the Flood Mitigation Project. Council followed up with questions and comments for discussion. Timestamp 18:22-1:16:00 Discussion Summary: Council members gave updates on Liaison and Working Group assignments. Timestamp 16:06- 1:47:19 Report From: Special Groups 5.1 Report from Council Liaisons 5.2 Report From Working Groups 6.Reports From City Staff 7.Meeting Wrap-Up DeFendini- Special Committee of Wrong Discharge and Labor Protections Matos- Coordinated Unhoused Services Planning Committee Reports From Liaisons: Frabrizio- DIA Trumble- Sustainability and Climate Justice Committee, IAWWT, City-Cornell Working Group Shapiro- GIAC Board Sewell- ILPC, AOC, Nguyen- TCAT, TC Industrial Development Agency, Kirby- Labor Negotiations, Workforce Diversity Advisory Committee Matos- Reparations Working Group DeFendini- South Side Community Center, Community Police Board Update from the Mayor- Asteri, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, NYCOM Discussion Summary: Council moved into Executive Session to discuss Real Property. There will be no Vote coming out of the session. Public Order of business is concluded. Timestamp 1:47:21- 1:47:37 Moved By: Kayla Matos Seconded By: Joe Kirby Motion Summary: Motion to Enter Into Executive Session. Moved by Alderperson Matos, Seconded by Alderperson Kirby. All In Favor 10-0 Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Jorge DeFendini X Ducson Nguyen X Joe Kirby X David Shapiro X Pat Sewell X Patrick Kuehl X Robin Trumble X Margaret Fabrizio X Public Comment Submitted: 07-08-2026 Adopted: 07-08-2026 Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk Carried 10-0 ( Absent- Matos)