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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1984-05-0234:3
CITY OF ITHACA , NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. May 2, 1.984
PRESENT:
Mayor - Gutenberger
Aldermen (10) - Cummings, Dennis, Maine, Hoffman,, Holdswor.th, Killeen,
Myers, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Personnel Administrator - Shaw
Dep. Dir., Planning -- S.ieverdi.ng
Fire Ch.e.f - Tuckerman
avoe Dep. Fire Chief - Reeves
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Corporation Counsel - Stumbar
Fire Commissioner - Anderson
Purchasing Agent - Clynes
BPW Commissioners - Schickel, Nichols
Lo City Rep., T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Nichols
( City Clerk - Rundle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
CQ the American flag.
MINUTES:
Alderman Hoffman requested a change in wording of Proceedings of
April 4, 1984 as follows: Item C -4. Collegetown Commercial District
Rezoning, p. 7. The explanation following the resolution should
read, "Alderman Hoffman noted that this resolution was withdrawn
because a straw poll taken during discussion on Item C -2 showed
insufficient support for Resolution C -4."
Alderperson Peterson requested the following addition and correction
%awol to the report on Human Services Coalition, p. 19: The phrase "for
United Way affiliation" should be added at end of line I following
"approved." "Better Housing" in the last sentence should be capi-
talized.
Resolution
By Alderman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meetings of March 15, 1984 and
April 4, 1984 be approved as amended.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderman Dennis requested the removal of Item C. Bid Acceptance for
Fire Engine because the Fire Commissioners have rejected all bids.
Alderman Dennis requested the addition of a resolution to Item E.
Gorge Ranger.
No Council member objected.
Planning, and Development Committee
V-1 rp,l a_;on Cului�lir.�;:> requested deletion of Item h. Fingc, L, 1l .s
Park ColnMISSIOn Agreement which wi.17 be brought: bacl to Council at
i_t s .June meeting.
No Council member objected.
New Business
Alderman TEfilatlier commented that the resolution in connection with
A. Official Meeting Times (summer hours) will be oral.
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Sttld'�, Conimi.ttee,
Yeclttested
that tlat•
Council stay'
lvitll the
recommenda-
tion n� the stork,
committee
for 11i-.
season, with
regard to
1:11 e
positioIl of, gorge
rangel
IL c,111 b_
1_ i;,inged, if
�:��c.�_��,sary,
for neat.
near.
344 -2- May 2, 1984
He pointed out the problems _involved if the recommendation is changed
to two persons as proposed by the Budget and Administration Committee.
Eric Lerner, 504 Plain Street., spoke to the Council, requesting
support for a proposal to New York State for funds which are available
for locally based programs to assist crime victims. He is- preparing
an application for such aid and explained that the program is not
primarily financial assistance; but tvotad i_nc:1_ude emotjo)jal support,
counselling, referral, information, assistance with practical problems
and probably a good deal more, depending upon the problems and ghat
they can do to help. He answered questions of Council, and assured
them that this program would not duplicate the services of Ithaca Rap(.
Crisis and the Task Force for Battered Women..
Six Mile Creek_
The following persons addressed the Council, speaking in opposition
to the creation of a position of deputized gorge ranger:
David Price, 425 Hillview Place
John Booker, 308 Eastwood Avenue
Frank Moon, 507 Turner Place
Alan Diefenbach, 117 Ithaca Road
Dan Peterson, 110 Dey Street
David Ruether, 1191 E. Shore Drive
Richard Ginn, 511 Willow Avenue
John Aldridge, 523 Buffalo Street
Will Burbank, 222 Utica Street
Curtis Tanner, 119 Snyder Hill Road.
Claudia Weisburd, 167 Calkins Road, a property owner adjacent to
the Six Mile Creek watershed, voiced her concern regarding the
impact that it would have on the Tot•m resicjeni s by opening up this
area to the public. She suggested some serious review of the
environmental impact on this area should be made.
REPORT OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
City Rep. Nic old— s reported on the following items:
Sale of Old Hospital: This project is moving along; there were some
small land swaps to permit the access road to go where they
would like it to go.
Procedure for Selecting a new Commissioner of Social Services: A
new procedure was established the day before. At the May 22nd
meeting a list of questions will be drawn up which will be used
for all of the final candidates. Interviews will be conducted
by the entire 15- member Board of Representatives following the
screening by the Selection Committee.
Reorganization of Social Service area: Social Services would like
to redesign and have a larger area. They have negotiated with
a private landlord but have not yet finalized a plan for their
use of part of this building. Mrs. Nichols suggested to the
Council that a little communication might help speed this along.
Jail Site: The site chosen on Clinton Street needs a fair amount of
preparation of the subsoil. The architect submitted a report
saying that possibly one -half million dollars would have to be
spent in order to build a on -story building on the site. it
turned out that many of the expenses in the report were expenses'
that would be required any place. The additional cost may be
about $200,000. Mrs. Nichols suggested that the City Planning
Department might be of help in their decisions.
Program for Care of Infants: The T.C. Health Committee ha-s approved
and applied for a grant for a program to assess needs of infants
in this county and Schuyler County. Also, there has been
considerable discussion of long -term care for elderly persons
(or rfeecls 1,11►ich arc not currently being met.
loh 'Training Plan Act: The Count- approved building some partitions
in t}hc CI:�C hlii ld.int; to prox-i_de more privacy for counselors who
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will be dealing with applicants. There are vacancies and. they
would like those interested to come forward.
TC -3 Budget: The budget is Irow Un,ler preparation and wil -1- be sub-
mitted to the Board this month.
T.C. Library: The library is operating in its temporary facility at
Challenge; the services are c >r,;iderahly retricted. They do
hav, New Books, Reference and Children's Departments and are
trying to provide outreach services. When their own building
re -opens in August they hope to have public access to the
computer.
Local Law: A local law requiring notification of dangerous road
conditions if anybody is subsequently going to sue the county
for damages incurred by dangerous roads was laid on the table
the previous day. Mrs. Nichols suggested this might be one
the city would want to consider.
Rep. Nichols answered questions from the Council concerning status
L� of the lease negotiations between EOC and GIAC, the procedure for
00 deputization of a city paid person who would work.under the authority
of Sheriff Howard, and the proposal for an armory in Tompkins County.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
M Recommendations Regarding Police
Mayor Gutenberger reported that he had made public his recommendations
on the situations that have been going on the past few months with the
Police Department, Police Commissioners and citizens' complaints. In
the areas in which he has authority he has di- rected that his recommenda-
tions be implemented immediately. In the areas in which he made
requests of Common Council, he has asked for a change in. the Charter
to allow an increase in the number of police commissioners. In other
areas he has made requests of existing bodies to make recommendations
to him and is awaiting responses from various groups.
Six Mile Creek
Mayor Gutenberger reported that he has received numerous letters,
telephone calls, and had personal contacts regarding the Six Mile
Creek gorge. There seem to be a wide range of concerns; however, the
ranger position, armed or unarmed is the number one concern.
Letter from Noel Desch
Mayor Gutenberger read the following letter which he had received
from Supervisor Noel Desch:
"IMay 1, 1984
lion. John C. Gutenberger
Mayor, City of Ithaca
Dear John:
I note the agenda for the May 2, 1984 Common Council meeting includes
a resolution establishing as policy, the first five recommendations
of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee. The Town of Ithaca respect-
fully requests that City of Ithaca action to adopt recommendations 1,
2, and 3 be deferred until the SEQR process, as indicated in my letter
to you dated April fi, 1.984, is completed. As you can appreciate, the
people of the Town of Ithaca have ri legal. right to an opportunity to
(4m000� partic:i_patc in the environmental review process on these matters. The
environmental review process can be expedited by the completion of
Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Forms.
b;c are also interested in knowing whether or not the City endorses
the concept of a joint effort in the development of a Six Mile Creek
Master Plan. The Ithaca Town Board is in favor of considering such
ri concept.
'rely yours, cc: Town Planning; Board
Towle Sta f f
`.�, I4esch, Snpc1rV i sOr TOw71 Boa r-d"
3461 -4- Ma.y z; 1981
REPORT OF CORPORATE COUNSEL:
Fark Billboard Case
Corp. Counsel. Stumbar reported that the legislation which was passed
last October that required compensation to billboard owners for
removal of billboards has been vetoed by Gov. Cuomo. fie said that
the Park case is pending waiting for information from Judge Swartwood
of Elmira regarding the amount of money Park has made from his signs
so that t. }ie city c�ii7 talat ot.Ar period -)r amortization i s reason-
able.
Planned Parenthood Case
Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that the Knights of Columbus vs. Board
of Zoning Appeals case on Planned Parenthood issue would be argued
the following day in Supreme Court.
Reimbursement for Police Officer Injuries
Corp. Counsel Stumbar reporte t at a suit has been started with
regard to a police officer's injuries on duty who lost a lot of time
out of work. The city can be reimbursed for some of the monies spent
from third parties who the city feels are responsible for the
officer's injuries.
INHS UDAG Grant
Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that the amendment has been verbally
approved by the HUD attorneys and he is hopeful that tiae will get
written approval sometime fairly soon for the Henry St. John project.
Lease Negotiations of EOC and GIAC
Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that these agreements have been agreed
to in principle and hopefully will be completed fairly soon.
Parking Agreement wit}1_Tom kins_County
Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that a parking proposal had. been
submitted to the county about a month ago but as yet he has not had
a response from Atty. Williamson.
Strand Theatre
Alderman Killeen asked for an update on the Strand Theatre. Atty.
Stumbar responded that some negotiation is being done; if we don't:
have a firm proposal when the deadline is reached next week, the city
will start a lawsuit.
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Recess
Common Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened in Regular session
at 9:OS p.m.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Gorge Ranger
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Study Committee has recommended that the
position of Six Mile Creek Gorge Ranger be established to advise
users of regulations governing Six Mile Creek and to demonstrate the
City's intention of protecting such a unique natural area; now, there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council accepts the recommendation of
Six Mile Creek Committee and establishes the seasonal position of
Gc�r -;e Ranger (non- deputized), together with the further seasonal
1) 'Rion of Gorge Ranger (deputized) , botil positions to be filled
contract and funded through the Ilepartment of Public Works budget
ris Finally authorized by the Bttdgct and ndmin.stration Commi.lice;
be it further
the
by
and
RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Secretary, Personnel Administrator.,
representatives of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee and the
Superintendent of Public Cdorks, or hi-s designee, be and they hereby
are requested to work with the City Attorney in: a) defining the
,()I-, spec if ications and requirements to be incorporated into the
service conl.Facts; aIli b) negotiat.inL with aliv other municipal hies
. +ncl i he '1'c�mpki.ns County S1101-if f to implement the "deputi_zati on"
requirement and related law - enforcement. mech,tn i sm; and he 1A. further
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RESOLVED, That included in the contract terms shall be the fo1.1.01Jl.11g:
Seasonal. Term: June 1, 1984 through September 30, 1984
Wage: $6.00 per hour
Equipment: Uniform and radio equipment: to be furnished
by the City
Total Weekly Hours: 60 hours combined between the two contracts;
and be it. fug t }+er
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee,
work together wit}, members of the Sig: }Mile Creek Study Committee to:
a) immediately advertise for prospective, contractual Gorge Rangers;
and b) screen all applicants and interview as appropriate; and c) male
recommendations for hiring to the Budget and Administration Committee
of this Common Council for review by the same at its regular monthly
meeting on May 31, 1984, or earlier if possible; and be it finally
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee be and it
hereby is authorized to act as necessary in funding the contracts,
advertising therefor, necessary equipment and related incidental
expenditures in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
Amendment to Resolution
0) By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
ID RESOLVED, That the resolution be amended as follows:
M First RESOLVED: remove phrase reading "together with the further
seasonal position of Gorge Ranger (deputized), both positions."
Second RESOLVED: remove phrase reading "and. b) negotiating with
any other municipalities and the Tompkins County Sheriff to imple-
ment the "deputization" requirement and related law- enforcement
mechanism."
Third RESOLVED: Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours
Fourth RESOLVED: line 4, change Gorge Rangers from plural.to
singular.
Final RESOLVED: last line, change $10,000.00 to $6,600.00.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (S) - Peterson, Hoffman, Cummings, Myers, Romanowski
Nays (S) - Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth, Schlather
Mayor Gutenberger broke the tie vote by voting Aye.
Carried
Discussion on the Main Motion as amended followed on the floor.
Amendment to Main Motion As Amended
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
RESOLVED, That an additional paragraph be added following the third
RESOLVED to read "and be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent
of Public Works work together with representatives of the Six Mile
Creek Stud\, Committee, the Corn. ;nnsel and the Chief of Police to
establish a WOI,kabl o system of 1 <ic'. io conuuun.ication between t}ie Gorge
(4100e Ranger and law enforcement persori:-z-1, including the Tompkins County
Sheriff."
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion As Amended
1tII}:RfiAS, the Six Mile Creel: Stud }, Committee has recommended that the
position of S:ix Mile Creek Gorge ';<anger be established to advise
users oC regulations governing Six Mile Creek and to demonstrate the
Cit,"; protectin; su,_1, a uni(Ille rnat.ural ,Ii-ca; nr��•;, there-
(-- 1, i t
I:I:SOI,A'I:D, l hat this C0mmon Council accepts the recommendation of t}re
i >: '.111e Creek Commit tce and est;: fishes the seasonI position of
348
Gorge Ranger (non- deputized), to be fil.led by contract and funded
through the Department of Public forks budget as finally authorized
by the Budget. and Administration Committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Secretary, Personnel Administrator,
representatives of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee and the
Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee, be and they hereby
are rc-rqu(<�ste(l to work with the the
job specifications and requirements to be incorporated into the
service contracts; and be it further
RESOLVED, That included in the contract terms shall be the following:
Seasonal. Terra: June 1, 1984 through September 30, 1.984
Wage: $6.00 per hour
Equipment: Uniform and radio equipment to be
furnished by the City
Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee,
work together with members of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee to:
a) immediately advertise for prospective, contractual Gorge Ranger;
and b) screen all applicants and interview as appropriate; and c) make
recommendations for hiring to the Budget and Administration Committee
of this Common Council for review by the same at its regular monthly
meeting on May 31, 1984, or earlier if possible; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration. Committee be and it here-
by is authorized to act as necessary in funding the contracts, adver-
tising therefor, necessary equipment and related incidental expendi-
tures in an aggregate amount not to exceed $6,600.00; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works work together with
representatives of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee, the Corporate
Counsel and the Chief of Police to establish a workable system of
radio communication between the Gorge Ranger and law enforcement
personnel, including the Tompkins County Sheriff.
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Peterson, Koffman, Killeen, Haine, Holdsworth,
Cummings, Romanowski, Schlather
Nays (2) - Dennis, Flyers
Carried
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
1`Totion
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Romanowski
WHEREAS, Six Mile Creek Gorge is a natural area of beauty, and
IVIIEREAS, a Study Committee was appointed to investigate and make
recommendations concerning the Six Mile Creek Gorge, and
WHEREAS, the Committee produced a number of recommendations contained
in a report entitled Six Mile Gorge - People and Preservation, and
IfflF:REAS, Common Council. has received the report, and the Town of
Tthrrcrt has requested completion c the SFQR process before adoption
oC rcconuncndatir_,�IS 1, 2 and 3, pu�i:lic :access, public entrances and
prohibited activities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That recommendation #5, the extension of the Overseer
Committee, be adopted by the Common Council..
As a point of order, Alderman Schlather requested that the resolution
presenting the recommendation of the committee which was annexed to
the agenda be dealt with before ;:-.Iendmcnts are presented.
1h'-i'persuir Cummings retracted tl,=. ori�� final motion acrd presented the
recommren(led `)v committee:
ritural :rraa of beauty, and
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WHEREAS, a Study Committee was appointed to investigate and make
recommendations concerning the Six Mile Creek Gorge, and
WHEREAS, the Committee produced it number of= recommendations contained
in a report entitled Six Mile Gore - Pcople rind 11reservati.on, a11d.
i WHEREAS, Common Council has received the report, and
s
WHEREAS, Planning and Development uummittee has considered and
recommended adoption with certain reservations listed below of
recommendation No. 1 through S in f-he report. which deal with publ.i -c
access, public entrances, prohibited activities, a gorge Ranger, and
an Overseer Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the above listed recommendations with the exceptions
below noted be and hereby are adopted as City policy for Six Mile
} Creek Gorge by Common Council, and be it further
a
RESOLVED, That the exceptions are as follows:
Ln
Public Entrances - the exact location and the policy for
maintenance of gorge entrances are to be determined in
consultation with the Overseer Committee and the BPW.
Prohibited Activities - the prohibition against carrying arms
Be referred to the Corp. Counsel for his legal opinion.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
f RESOLVED, That the final two WHEREAS paragraphs and the two RESOLVED
paragraphs be amended to read:
"WHEREAS, Common Council has received the report, and the Town of
Ithaca has requested completion of the SEQR process before adoption
of recommendations 1, 2 and 3, public access, public entrances and
prohibited activities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That recommendation No. 3, public access, No. 4, position of
the gorge ranger, and No. S, the extension of the Overseer Committee,
No. 6, Circle Greenway Commission, and No. 14, signs, be adopted by
the Common Council; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the exception is as follows: Prohibited Activities -
the prohibition against carrying arms, be referred to the Corporate
Counsel for his legal action.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the Six Mile Creek resolution be tabled.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Dennis, Holdsworth, Myers
Nays (7) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Haine, Cummings,
Romanowski, Schlather
Motion Defeated
G. Sch.ickel requested that the Council consider- the approval of the
first five recommendations subject i.o approval of the Environmental
we Assessment of- the Town Board.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, ffaine, Holdsworth, Cummings
komnn<t-.,sk i , Schlather
'gays
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'stay 7,, 1984
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Haine, Holdsworth,
Cummings, Schlather, Romanowski
Nays (2) - Dennis, Myers
Carried
Alderman S(-},lathei asked Lhat t.h(: 1-ccor(i show that .e rec,'Jests the
Overseer Committee to take a look at the following issues and make
recommendations as the appropriate seasons approach: 1) cross --
country skiing, 2) closing optional areas.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Youth Bureau ::E ui ment List
By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Iloldsworth
RESOLVED, That the 1984 Authorized Equipment List for the Youth
be amended to include the purchase of 3 softball backstops, at a
not to exceed $2,000, as requested by the Youth Bureau Director,
be it further
Bureau
cost
and
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $2,000 be transferred from
Account A7111 -220, Parks and Forestry, to Account A7310- 22S,.Youth
Program.
Carried Unanimously
Recreation Attendant Position
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the 1984 Roster of the Youth Bureau be amended to
increase one Recreation Attendant position from 17 hours to 28 hours
per week, at an hourly rate of $4.24, as recommended by the Youth
Bureau Director, effective May 7, 1984.
Carried Unanimously
Audit
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and
Administration Committee, in the total amount of $9,287.SS, as listed
on Audit Abstract #8/1984, be approve(I for payment.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
I3y Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderpe
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 84- entitled
the Zoning Map, Section 30.22 of Chapter 30
the City of Ithaca Municipal Code," be, and
duced before the Common Council of the City
and be it. further
Carried Unanimously
rson Cummings
"An ordinance amending
entitled 'Zoning' of
it hereby is re- intro-
of Ithaca, New York,
RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public hearing in the
matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance to be held at the
Council Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 East Green Street in the
City of Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, the 6th day of June, 1984 at
8:1S p.m., and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such public hearing by
the publication of a notice in the official newspaper, specifying
the time when and the place where such public hearing will be held,
arn(1 in general terms describing the proposed ordinance. Such notice
steal_ I be hubl _fished once ;.it least. (i. fteen days prior to the public
hcarii)g, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the
Planning and Development Board of.the City of Ithaca and to the
Tompkins County Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed
zoning ordinance for their report thereon.
ORDINANCE NO. 84-
(WD1Nr1NC1: A"11 :1NDING T111: 'ZONING i1:1[�, S1.i(_:TIU\ 30.22 Of: THE CITI-
01-, I TIGNCA ; IUNI C 1 fIAL C01)E .
r)i'.1):+1 ".1.1) :1 \{) 1,A.��(;'II'.Il h} ?lie Comilloll Cc,unciI of t1Je C:it\ of
No, 2, t q j 351
SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP.
"1. That the "Official Zoning vA � ref t -hn C t' c 1 York,''
1, � lthacrl , �e.lV i .31'IC,
as last amended, is hereby amundad and changed so that the following
described area presently located iu the R -3a Residential District is
reclassified and changed to the R -2b Residential District:
All that tract or p rrcel cif 1 ar , nituntn in th, 7it % of j,h,ca and
bound generally by the west boundary of the C -SU District, the north
line of East Court Street, the west property lines of properties
having ifrontagc: on the west side ol Scars Street, and the south
boundary of the current R -2b District as it exists south of Cascacil.la
Avenue, which tract is more specifically described as containi_ng-
assessment parcels 49 1 -3 through 9- 1-13, inclusive, and parcels
49 -2 -11 through 49 -2 -22, inclusive of parcels formerly numbered
49 -2 -16 and -17, as shown on current assessment maps and rolls of
the County of Tompkins."
2. That in accordance herewith, the City Clerk is hereby directed
to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on said Zoning Map.
1-0 SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
C7
M This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with
[� law upon publication of notice as provided in g 3.11(B) of the Ithaca
City Charter.
Alderperson Cummings read the following letter to the Council:
"April 27, 1984
Dear Sears Street Property Owner:
Some people in our general area, apparently, a very small number of
them residents, and even fewer, owners of property on Sears Street,
have taken it upon themselves to form what is now known as the
'Cascadilla Creek Neighborhood Association'. They held a meeting
mot recently, of which I had no knowledge or notification. You may have
read about this in the "Ithaca Journal" or the "Ithaca Times ". Now
they have another meeting scheduled by the Common Council, a public
hearing on this issue, for May 2, at 7:30 in City Hall, of which I
again have not been notified. I don't know if you have or not, but
I have not been notified. I feel this meeting is of prime importance
to all of us and I hope you will appear. I will try to appear but I
have to attend an important professional meeting in Binghamton all
day and, if I can't get back, I will have somebody represent me.
One of the possible "resolutions" suggested at the Common Council
meeting was to change the zoning status from R3, which is primarily
residential but allows apartments, medical offices and such support
facilities as parking lots, to R2 which allows only residences, but
not apartments. I think it would be very dlfflcult if not impossible
to rent these houses as single family dwellings.
Apparently this group doesn't understand the current and immediate
future of housing in Ithaca. Cornell has recently added many rooms
to their student housing and contemplate adding more. Ithaca College
has just completed a now dormitor.. Therefore, the residential
housing vacuncY according to atde: nan Susan Cummings in her quote in
the "110ca Times," is up over 3`;, j : "m the average of 1%." She is
right! There is Plenty of housinz available and there will be much
more. When Ithaca arrives at a.5-: vacancy, anyone who knows anything
about recd estate can tell there is a developing problem.
These people are avoiding; the reality of the situation. Apparently
this move has precipitated by the removal of a house (117 Sears
Street) which we couldn't rent for some time. It was irreparable,
any':, therefore, economically not feasible to maintain. We offered
So, {
to jive it :l l: ;r 1', but [11Cf'C' IderC• T. i �11.C't�:� .,G, 7 'ille City (.IIangC's
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I fee]_ that we have been good neighbors and our properties have been
maintained to city standards. There is no need to change the zoning
status of the neighborhood. I would appreciate your cooperation 11i
mainta..ini.rlg the zoning of the neighborhood. "as is." Please make
your city representative aware of your opinion.
Cordially,
Robert W. Baker"
Alderperson Cummings registered concern that misinforma.tiorn i5 so'
blithely distributed to the community which is working very hard to
upgrade its neighborhood.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Collegetown Redevelopment Project - IRB Financing
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, Industrial Revenue Bond financing is an economic development
tool that has been used nationally in a wide variety of public benefit
development projects including many hotels, and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a comprehensive plan for the redevelop-
ment of Collegetown which includes providing substantially increased
parking for that area, and
WHEREAS, this parking requirement constitutes an 11111151121 burden on
the proposed hotel development, and
WHEREAS, IRIS f ina.ncing c:an sign, i f -i ; a111.1 y i- educe the f i na1;c i ng costs
of the project contributing to its economic viability, and.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee of Common Council on
April 25, 1984 did hold a public meeting on the issue of IRB
financing for the Collegetown Redevelopment Project; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council endorse the concept of using IRB
financing for the Collegetown Hotel Project, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council request the County Industrial
Development Agency to proceed toward the issuance of these bonds
should the developer choose to request their use.
Amending Resolution
By Al erman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
WHEREAS, Industrial Revenue Bond financing is an economic development
tool that has been used nationally, in a wide variety of public benefit
development projects including many hotel complexes, and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a comprehensive plan for the redevelop-
ment of Collegetown which includes providing a parking garage for
that area, an improved urban park, and substantial streets and side-
walks betterment, and
1,1II:REAS, this parking facility re(.:.ui relnent constitutes an unusual
buruen on the proposed garage- ret.__i_1 -hotel development, and
WHEREAS, IRB financing can significantly reduce the financing costs
of the overall project contributing to its economic viability, and
Collegetown revitalization, and
NIIERF,AS, the Planning and Development Committee of Common Council
on April 2S, 1984 did hold a public meeting on the issue of IRIS
financing for the Collegetown Redevelopment Project; now, therefore,
be it
Pl;(rMXFD, That the Common Council endorse the concept of using IRI)
fin,-mein- For tl«• C0110 etown 1'et,111 -hotel project :111d
r�ci I i t. Further
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RESOLVED, That the Common Council request the County Industrial
Development Agency to proceed toward the issuance of these bonds
should the Bevel opci" IiUt15C tv i'i:Ctll ('. ;;iiG } L. USF.:, j)7`UVldC.d Lha -(. t:IRc:
County EConolnic Devel opine nt Agenc)' coat 7llues 1 -t" colllllli.tmellt to pay-
ments in lieu of taxes equal to the amount of property taxes which
the property would otherwise generate if not owned by County
Industrial Development Agency.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the Amendments to resolution resuited as follows:
Carried. Unanimously
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth, Cummings,
Romanowski, Schlather
Nays (3) - Peterson, Hoffman, Myers
Carried
10 Residential Owner Occupancy Density Incentives
(D Alderperson Cummings reported that Carol Chock has prepared a report
which council members will be receiving within the coming week which
recommends establishment of a special permit system in R -2 zones
!�Y'1 whereby home owners who wish to convert a single house to two- family
Ell house with accessory apartment will have it made easier to do. This
<f would increase the housing stock, increase the rental stock and keep
it in owner occupied hands. The committee is studying housing
problems in the city- -the limited number of units, affordability for
renters, affordability for first -time home owners, etc. The committee
will be examining these problems at its meeting on Wednesday, May 9th
in the Council Chambers.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Asbestos in Youth Facility
By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderman Myers
WHEREAS, the presence of friable asbestos in the Youth Services
Building was confirmed in March 1983, and
WHEREAS, such asbestos, especially in its current damaged condition,
could potentially be a health hazard, which is of great concern to
many of the building's users and employees, and
WHEREAS, a report by Galson Technical Services, dated March 22, 1.983,
stated that "the only viable corrective action is removal; this
should be done as soon as practical," and
WHEREAS, a decision about the long -term use and location of the
Youth Facility may take longer than expected, due to its relation-
ship to the proposed Stewart Park redesign and possible City /School
District maintenance facilities, and
WHEREAS, cost estimates for asbestos removal indicate a difference
of only about $10,000 (out of a total $100,000) between asbestos
removal during demolition versus removal without demolition; or
encapsulation at a cost of $6S,000; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does
o b_I ic. W01 -1s tilldel- the di_rect1"11
solicit sealed bids for the removal
as soon as possible.
Discussion followed on the floor.
}lerewi -th direct the Superintendent
of the Board of Public Works to
of asbestos from the Youth facility
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Crime Victim Assist;lncc Pro�,ram
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WHEREAS, much attention has been focused on the rights and treatment
of the accused and the convicted, and less <r.t.tention on the needs of
the victim, and
}VHEREA::), Lhere is a proposal by yin expericriced local agency 1.o estab-
lish a Crime Victim Assistance program; now, therefore, be it
RESOI -W*`D, Tliat the Common (,ours. 1 �»dcrscs 1 -lre �oncel�l- �f a 1oval
Crime Victim Assistance program, as prol�oscd by the Oflerid.er Aid and
Restoration organization.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Vacancies in Fire Department Roster
Alderman Hoffman reported that the Human Services Committee had
passed the following recommendation for information of the Council.:
"WHEREAS, there is a need to maintain the City's firefighting capa-
bility at full strength, for the protection of its citizens; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Human Services Committee recommends the prompt
replacement of firefighters who leave the force through resignation,
retirement or death, in order to maintain the full, authorized roster
of personnel."
Fire Horns
Alderman Hoffman reported that the committee had not received a report
from the Fire Commi ssioners on the use of the additional minitors.
The committee reiterated its request to the commissioners to submit
a report on fire horns, hopefully by June 1st, for discussion at the
June meeting of the committee so he might bring recommendations to
the Council for its July meeting.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
Fire Contract with Town of Ithaca
Mayor Gutenberger reported that Supervisor Desch is nearing completion
of review of the proposed fire contract, after which it will. be
returned to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee for review.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Designation '&i f the Cornell Pottery Site as a Local Landmark
Resolution To Lift from Table
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, 'That the resolution, Landmarks Designation Recommendation- -
Cornell Pottery Site, be lifted from the table.
Carried Unanimously
Referral Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the resolution, Landmarks Designation Recommendation- -
Cornell Pottery Site, be referred back to the Ithaca Landmarks
Preservation Commission.
Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Commission
Alderperson Peterson reported that the CAC, at its last two meetings,.
has received complaints from citizens about noxious emissions from
I,1ilcox Press. The CAC sent a letter of request for explanation of
the continuing problem to Wilcox Press last month, but has received
no reply. Members of CAC are requesting assistance of the Department
of Environmental Conservation. The CAC is also requesting that the
Corporation Counsel inform them of applicable city laws to stop the
emissions and the required procedures for doing so.
GutC111P!r ;c? re,:ponded that there have beers discuss10115 1,: th
thc, Tompkirl��, (;c,urrt:y Board of Itealth, City Prosecutor and others.
d,o cr.rmentatiorr that his/her health has been
c:;r Erc 111ctr rd
of llc:� I th corn i_meIccliately do 5 >ome111 i n�,
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about it. Also, the law states that the City Engineer, or his
designee, can bring some type of action.
Planninsr and Development_ lioard
Alderman Romanowski reported that hr had missed part of the meeting
due to a conflict; the Human Services Committee was meeting at the
same time. fie reported the following items:
A public hearing was held on subdivision of Family Medicine Assoc.;
also, action was taken on it.
Valentine- Quarry FEIS was referred to committee for report and
recommendations at the May board meeting.
The chairman of the board had received a report on Cornell -City
relations.
A Stewart Park Improvements report was presented by Ms. Blumenthal.
LO The board will have a recommendation on Sears Street rezoning.
(X) There was discussion of a preliminary subdivision of the TOPS /UFAIR
parcel. The owners wish to further subdivide. More hearing; will
be held on it.
EG
M NEW BUSINESS:
< Official Meeting Times (summer hours)
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, there is the promise of summer, if not actual summer, in
Ithaca during the months of June, July, August and September;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That official meeting time be changed from 7:30 p.m. to
8:15 p.m. for all Common Council meetings during those months, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the July meeting of Council will be held on July 11,
1984.
Carried Unanimously
Crime Victim Assistance Program
By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, crime is a continuing problem in the Ithaca community and
it often causes emotional, legal and financial stress for its
victims, and
WHEREAS, much attention has been focused on the rights and. treatment:
of the accused and the convicted, and less attention on the needs
of the victim, and
WHEREAS, there is a proposal by an experienced local agency to apply
for funding for a Crime Victim Assistance program; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council endorses the concept of a local
Crime V=ictim Assistance program, as proposed by the Ithaca Rape Crisis
organization.
Carried Unanimously
(400011 Crime Victim Assistance Program
R�> Alderman Roffman Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
16IF'RI;AS, crime is a continuing problem in the Ithaca community and
it often causes emotional, legal and financial stress for its victims,
and
IdIII:IZI:AS, much attention has been focused on tl}e rights and treatment
of the accused and the convicted, and less attention on the needs
( )f the victim, and
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RESOLVED, That the Common Council endorses the concept Of a local.
Crime Victim Assistance program, as proposed by the Task Porcc for
t,,ittcred Women.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion the meeting a.dj ourned at 1. 1 :4 1 p
�/Clerk-
) se h A. Rundle, City
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