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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 Parking & Traffic-1 - Request for Parking Meters in County Parking Lot By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Gutenberger WHEREAS, a request has been received from Tompkins County for the -City to install approximately 21 operating meters in the Tompkins County parking lot, and WHEREAS, a review has been conducted by the Parking,. Traffic and Transit Committee of the cost benefit analysis regarding this proposal, and WHEREAS, it is the determination of the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee that the benefits to the City regarding this proposal are projected to. be less than the cost of operation and maintenance and attendant administrative problems associated with it; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the County's request for operation of this parking proposal be denied. Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Shaw raised several questions as to how the cost of operations and maintenance plus attendant administrative costs were arrived at. Comm. Clarke respondedwith the feelings of the committee as to why the proposal was denied. A vote on.the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Clarke, Gerkin,- Gutenberger, Walker, Schickel° Nay (1) - Mayor Shaw Carried -2- Central Elementary School --Parent Teacher Organization Alderman Banfield referred to a letter dated January 10, 1983, addressed to Mayor Shaw concerning the hazardous traffic conditions on perimeter streets. Alderman Schuler reported the problem had been discussed recently with the Police Commissioners; Mayor Shaw discussed the matter with Police Chief Herson. 06%3 The letter was referred to Streets, Facilities, Parks $ Refuse with - the request that the letter be answered. 27/12,44467244 )^ }., ,( z7) c3 • -3 - Request for Payment--Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn F Hyatt By Comm. Gerkin: Seconded by Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, That a payment request from Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt for professional services rendered in connection, with the Green Street Ramp, be approved in the amount of $2,125. Carried Unanimously ,W5/g3 Request for Payment - Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn $ Hyatt By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That a bill from Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, for investi- gation and report on the Seneca and Green Street Parking Garages, be approved in the amount of $2,090. Discussion followed on the floor. City Engineer Lund and Supt. Kinsella responded to questions from the Board. Tabling Resolution (f //�3 By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the resolution approving payment to Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn .& Hyatt be tabled until after the Committee meets to discuss the entire problem of repairs to theparking garages. Carried Unanimously ti Request for Payment - Eckerlin, Klepper, Hyatt & Hahn Resolution By Comm..Gutenberger•: Seconded by Comm. Walker . RESOLVED, that a:payment request from Eckerlin, Klepper, Hyatt fi Hahn for services performed in the study of the Seneca Ramp facility be approved in the amount of $2,090.00 Discussion followed on the floor. 818/3 Carried • -4- Inspection of Parking Garage and Ramp By Comm. Gerkin: Seconded by Comm. Clarke WHEREAS, the Superintendent has requested a proposal from the firm of Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn $ Hyatt, to conduct a structural inspection of the Green Street Ramp and the Seneca Street Garage, in order to provide a report and recommendation and to prepare preliminary estimates for repair and/or maintenance of said facilities. and WHEREAS, the Streets & Facilities Committee has reviewed said proposal and concurs with the recommendations of the Superintendent; now, therefore,be it RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into the said agreement for the related engineering services, in an amount not to exceed $2,500. Discussion followed on the floor. Supt. Kinsella gave a summary of the structural problems being experienced on the ramp and in the garage. Referral Motion 431P By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That the matter be referred .back to Committee for additional information. Ayes (4) - Schickel, Gerkin, Stone, Shaw Abstained (1) - Clarke Carried professional Services --Green Street amp Resolution To Remove from Table By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the item concerning professional services in connection with the Green Street Ramp be removed from the table. Carried Unanimously Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin WHEREAS, the Superintendent has requested a proposal from the firm of Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, to conduct a structural inspection of the Green Street Ramp and the Seneca. Street Garage, inorder to provide a report and recommendation and to prepare preliminary estimates for repair and/or maintenance of said facilities, and WHEREAS, the Streets $ Facilities Committee has reviewed said pro- posal and concurs with the recommendations of the Superintendent; now, therefore, be it . RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into the said agreement for the related engineering services in an amount not to exceed $2,500. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: • Carried Unanimously Green Street Parking Ramp By Comm. Gutenberger'. Seconded by Comm. Gerkin WHEREAS, the structural joint repairs to the Green Street Parking Ramp are in need of replacement, and WHEREAS, a proposal has been received .from Raymond. E. Kelly, Inc. in the amount of $13,200, and WHEREAS; time is of the essence to repair said joints before cold weather arrives, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the consulting engineer, Mr. Frank Hahn, to proceed expeditiously, and WHEREAS, there was a contract with Raymond E. Kelly, Inc. who is willing to make repairs under the contract; RESOLVED, That the contract be amended, subject to.the.approval of the city attorney as to form and content, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works is hereby authorized to retain the firm of Raymond E. Kelly, Inc. to perform said repairs on the Green Street Ramp at a cost -not to exceed $13,200 and retain the firm of Ecklerlin; Klepper, Hahn $ Hyatt at a cost not to exceed $2,000 for inspection services; and be it further RESOLVED, That this approval be forwarded to.the Budget and Admini- stration Committee of the Common Council- for their approval and funding. Discussion followed 'on the floor. P-'TI�� A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:. Carried Unanimously Green Street -Ramp Reap irs Alderman proposldals rm threedthat consultantsnonouncil repairsitoethehGreenrStreet� seek proposals from 9���163 ramp. Seneca Street Ramp, Alderman Banfield asked the status of the Seneca.•Street Ramp repairs. Supt. Kinsella responded that this has been discussed as a capital project for 1984. %!i#r3 • Supt. Kinsellla and City Engineer Lund responded to. questions from the Board regarding both Seneca Street and Green -Street ramp repairs. City Engineer Lund will report back to the Board.. on proposals for both ramps. Proposal for Green Street Parking Garage and Seneca Street. Parking Garage City Engineer Lund reported that proposals for repairs has been received from. consultants. She is sending it to.the Superinten- dent and to the Streets and Facilities Committee. "0 #3 Seneca and Green Street Garages City Engr. Lund has received a proposal from McFarland - Johnson. This is the third proposal received and has been 4111 given to the Superintendent. Her Recommendation remains that the Board stay with O'Brien $ Gere for that work at a cost of $2,000. • • • -5 - Hospital request for traffic light on Route 96 Supt. Kinsella reported that with regard to a request from the hospital to the Parking, Traffic and Transit -Committee for help in maintaining a traffic light at the intersection of Route 96, he has received correspondence from the Assistant Administrator withdrawing the request as the matter has been resolved. Experimental 'Parking Regulation Comm. Stone reported that an experimental regulationto remove the existing parking restriction on Linn Street "No Parking 9:00. a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday Through Friday" (Sec. 60.46E) from Cascadilla Creek to King Street, west side, has been in effect. This experi- mental regulation has resulted in a greater convenience to the residents of the area with no adverse effect. Resolution 3//e3 By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Clarke RESOLVED, That the experimental parking regulation on Linn Street be made permanent, and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Common Council for its consideration. • Carried Unanimously -7- Pier Road By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone WHEREAS, Pier Road is primarily an access and service road to City facilities, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide for adequate control and security of the areas served by this road; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the portion of Pier Road commencing at its intersection with the east line of Willow Avenue and thence running easterly and northeasterly to its end is hereby designated a park road, and be it further RESOLVED, That the speed limits for all park roads owned and main- tained by the City of Ithaca be raised from 10 mph to 15 mph in keeping withsafety and allowing for increased traffic flow to reduce congestion. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as. follows: Carried Unanimously • • -8 - Public Informational Meeting By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That a Public Information Meeting be held on May 25, 1983,.at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers, regarding proposed rate changes for parking meters, parking garages and lots in the Central Business District area; and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be directed to publish notice of said Hearing. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Parking Committee Information Hearing Comm. Sc ickel asked how the public and interested persons were notified of the meeting to be held that evening. He said several people to whom he had spoken seemed to know nothing about the meeting. Chair Clarke responded that notices had been sent to the agencies and persons on a list prepared by the Mayor. In addition, a display ad was run in the Ithaca Journal, it was advertised on the regular meeting calendar in City Hall, and the information was given to the media. Supt. Kinsella reported that he has met with the DI.BA. A study committee has been formed, and he is setting up a meeting a.t'4:00 p.m. on June 16, 1983 for the Streets, Facilities, Parks $ Refuse and Parking & Traffic Committees to meet to discuss parking, The meeting will be held in Mr. Dougherty's office. 617-#3 Vice Chair Schickel reported that the DIBA will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. on June 9th in the Conference Room of the First National Bank, and would appreciate having Board members attend. /7/13 DIBA Meetings Supt. Kinsella reported having met with the DIBA on two occasions and receiving a copy of their recommendations which Parking, Traffic, and Transit Committee have been looking at. He said he will be re -ti;:. questing a meeting with that committee to prepare specific recommenda- tions for parking regulations, revisions and rate changes. tp3 Par ing- Central Business District Comm. Clarke reported that there will be a report presented on the. Central Business District --both parking garages and meters, and recom- mendations of the committee, at the next meeting of the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee on July 27, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. Following that, the matter will come before the Board with information from the./; committee meeting, at its August 10th meeting. 1//3 Parking Rates Recommendations Comm. Clarke reported that the committee needs more information before bringing their recommendations to the Board. Central Business District --Parking Lot ''D" (Woolworth Parking Lot) By Comm. Clarke: Seconded by Comm. Stone WHEREAS, the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee met on August 9 to consider specific recommendations for parking administration in the Central Business District, and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Committee that the two-hour limit experiment conducted in November and December 1982, proved successful; now, therefore,. be it RESOLVED, That the Board herebyapproves the reimplementation of the two-hour limit in Parking Lot '°D" between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 D.M. weekdays from Monday through Friday, commencing September 6, 1983. Discussion followed on the floor. v/iolf A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Notice of Meeting Comm. Clarke announced that the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee will meet with the Chief of Police and others on August 17, 1983, at 8:00 a.m. in the Superintendent's office to discuss the issue of the enforcement of the --existing parking- regulations. ow_ Downtown Parking Study Comm. Stone reported on the Downtown Parking Study. The Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee needs one more meeting to formulate the report to the Board. 061a-e,/f(3 'Parking Study Comm. Stone reported on the final meeting of the Parking .$ Transit Committee studying -parking... " She informed the Board that the Committee will meet on the coming Monday:with the Chief of Police to go over any suggestions he might have concerning enforcement... Following that meeting the committee will be able to have a document sent to the Board for review before the next Board meeting. /OM -9 - Reimbursement of Towing Fees By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke WHEREAS, a request has been received to investigate the towing of three vehicles owned by the following persons: Karima Yacoubi, 210 Stewart Avenue Laurel Guy, 207 Columbia Street Carolyn R. Feliman, 207 Columbia Street and WHEREAS, the Police Chief advises that there is sufficient doubt as to the enforceability of the 'no parking' signs at the respective locations; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the re- imbursement of the towing fees to the owners of vehicles listed above. Discussion followed on the floor. S/j`v3 A vote on the resolution resulted .as follows: Carried Unanimously Request for Reimbursement of Towing & Ticket Charges Comm. Gutenberger reported that a request has been received from Barbara A. Clark of 913 North Cayuga Street for reimbursement; of towing and ticket charges assessed against her on may 6, 1983. The request was referred to the Police Department for investigation. Resolution 6/703 By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin RESOLVED, That the requestfor reimbursement of towing charges be denied because the investigation showed that the streets were properly posted and there were no extenuating circumstances involved.. Carried Unanimous ly • -10- Light at State Street and Stewart Avenue Alderman Banfield reported that Alderman Schuler was concerned about the blinking light at Stewart Avenue and State Street. There are. traffic jams in that intersection due to traffic coming out and not knowing how to get to Route 79. Alderman Banfield asked if a sign could be put up showing the direction to Route 79. �//�(�3 Mayor Shaw suggested that the matter be referred to City E/ng/ineer Lund so that she might contact the.State about the possibility of erecting a Route 79 sign. Streets, 'Facilities,' Parks$ Refuse Committee Comm. Gutenberger-requested The addition of a possible resolution. concerning speed limits in City Parks. 701.(3 No Board member objected.. Speed Limit in City Parks Asst. to Superintendent Dougherty mentioned that an item that had been tabled by Common Council regarding speed limit in city parks would_ be. discussed later in the meeting. 7,/3f —City Parks Speed .Limit Comm, Gutenberger reported that the ..Chanter F= Ordinance Committee. had reviewed the request for -the speed limits to be raised in city... parks, and after discussing the problem, had tabled the matter. City Attorney Tavelli advised that the Board of Public Works should:,.. set the speed limit; that it not necessary to be done by ordinance. • Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Clarke WHEREAS, D.P.W. staff and the B.P.W. considered safety, reasonableness and compatibility with state park speed limit in recommending that city park speed limit be raised to 15 m.p.h., be it RESOLVED, That this Board reaffirms its desire to raise said speed -7//3)Y3 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: limits to 15 m.p.h. Carried Unanimously -12- Collegetown Development Council Liaison Banfield read a resolution passed by. the 'Council re- garding Collegetown development, and requested that it be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee, He also requested that the Council persons from East Hill, Killeen, Schuler, Holdsworth and Dennis, and L.ai'.s.on Schlather be invited to the meetings handling the matter. 7P -7/Y3 . • Collegetown—arking Update Comm. Clarke reported.that the committee will.review:data•and will have a report at 'the -next' Board of Public Works' meeting. 7/iy/V3 Collegetown-Improvements Alderman Sean Killeen asked, on behalf of residents of Collegetown, for the help of the Board and Mayor Shaw to reestablish confidence in the activities of the Board. Specifically, the citizens of Collegetown have long and patiently been waiting for the Board to expedite some of the minor improvements defined by a City traffic study more than a year ago. He commented that it appears the City has a "hands off Collegetown41 policy. Comm. Stone responded that the Committee is still investigating the problems in that area and should complete their study of the matter very soon. The Committee would like to deal with traffic problems on a "City-wide basis". Comm.Stone 'pave a brims report on parking lots and administra- tion. The committee has had meetings with 'representatives from sections of town such as East Hill and others. The committee is now ready to start making some recommendations to the Board and Common Council. : The Mayor commented the committee should look strongly and seriously at parking recommendations where they feel further study orresearch is necessary. However, he reminded the committee that Alderman Killeen has submitted some extremely small and very minor requests for the Collegetown area: that don't have city wide implications. It seems that these requests could be dealt with.,- immediately. There are other concerns, i.e. downtown parking and monthly rates in the parking garages that may be more difficult but it seems we've had enough input. He hopes that the committee will move forward with their_ recommendations without ' fu.rther. dela`.' Parking Study Comm. Stone asked for suggestions, additions or deletions any Board member have may in regard to the Parking study. /k/A03 _13_ Mayor Shaw reported having received a letter from Peter and Laura Shapley, copies of which were received by the Board, in which they request a permanent parking space on Thurston Avenue for their mobile lunch service. k/0A9 Comm. Gutenberger commented that his committee have discussed the request, but are waiting for a report from Supt. Kinsella, who is. investigating the means by which Louie's Lunch truck received a permanent space. Mayor Shaw requested that Supt. Kinsella meet with City Attorney Tavelli to review the matter; and report back to committee and Board, City Attorney Paul Tavelli reported on Louie's Lunch Wagon and parking regulations in that area. He has researched the matter and can find no reason why a second .lunch wagon cannot occupy the space as the city does not prohibit "standing" in that space. Supt. Kinsella will notify vendor. The Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee will be examining the issue. jil`flY3 • -14- Handicap Accessibility -Seneca Street Ramp There was concern expressed regarding handicapaccessibility to the upper floors of the Seneca Street garage. The Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee will be looking into the matter. 9/iO3 • -15- No:Nines Fire'. Station — Removal of Tree The question of the tree that was cut down in front of..No . 9°s Fire Station was discussed.. .Two parking spaces have been requested for that space. The -only one that can overrule the Fire Commissioners decision would be Common Council. Alderman Banfield\will relay this to -Alderman Killeen who made the inquiry. Commissioner Stone suggested that perhaps shrubs could be installed in that area. V/03 -16- Mayor Shaw reported having received a communication from Alderman Raymond M. Schlather regarding a visual Walk/Don't Walk sign at the intersection of W. Buffalo and Meadow Streets. He reported that this request, plus two other concerns regarding the intersection of Cayuga and Green Streets had been forwarded by F. Gombas to the NYSDoT for recommendations and assistance. /?e /r3 Cayuga and Green Streets Traffic Light. Supt. Kinsella gave a report on the status of the request to the-NYSDoT concerning a green phase light controlled by Central _ Fire and push button: WALK DON'T WALK cycle on that traffic light. /0//43 • _17_ Removal of Parking Meter Alderman Holman presented a petition for: removal of a parking meter on the 100 block'on W. Buffalo Street and the trimming of a hedge between the driveway of 114.and 108 W. Buffalo Street, as the driveway there is very blind and hazardous. The matter was referred to the Parking, Traffic, and Transit Committee. 6V 0 /O/i2 . Fetiti:ori for :removal 'of 'parking—Meter 'on West Buffalo Street Comm.. Stone reported..that the committee has studied the situation on TV.•Buffalo Street and. recommend that the parking meter be removed. • .Supt. Kinsella agreed to have the parking meter removed and a "No Parking" sign.placed at the location. ///03 • -18 - Mayor Shaw reported on other communications regarding concern. of the intersection of Plain and Clinton Streets, and Spencer Road parking. /oN.1g3 • -19 - Parking Meters ByComm. Gutenberger:Secondedby Comm. Gerkin WHEREAS, -a request has been received from the Planning and Public Works Committee.of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives for the'City'thr.ough the Board of Public Works. to administer operations and co-ordinate enforcement of•the City parking meters installation and replacement at no cost to the City, and - WHEREAS, the City's only responsibility will be to maintain and replace. parking meters as necessary and provide parking enforce ment.presenceoas necessary. RESOLVED, that -the Mayor is hereby authorized.to sign.an agree ment.with Tompkins County,'subject to. the recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Attorney. • Discussion followed:on the floor, Commissioner Stone reported that-. this matter was in the -Parking, Traffic, and Transit Committee, not in Streets, Facilities, Parks -and Refuse Committee/0/0/86 . 0 Tabling Resolution . . By Comm. Walker: Seconded By Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, that the- request from the-Planning:and Public Works Committee of the Tompkins County -Board of Representatives for the City through the Board of Public Works to administer.opera- tions.and co-ordinate. enforcement of the City parking meters for installation and replacement at no cost 'to the City, be .tabled. Carr.ied.Unanimously County Parking Lot By Comm. Stone: Seconded by Comm. Gerkin WHEREAS, the Parking, Traffic & Transit Committee has met and reviewed the request of the Tompkins County Public Works Committee for City operation of the County parking. lot, and WHEREAS, the County has offered to .furnish all the necessary' parking meters wh:ichare compatible with -the current models, and • WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on or about April 11, 1979 authorized the execution of an agreement between the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins with'respect to the metering of a parking area adjacent to the Tompkins County Courthouse, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works desires to reaffirm and set out in more specific detail the particulars ofsaid agree- ment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be authorized to enter into and execute a lease agree- ment with the County of Tompkins encompassing the following provisions: A. The City will lease from the County an area adjacent to the Tompkins County •Courthouse for the purpose of one. -hour metered parking of approximately 25 spaces. (The area is more particularly shown on Exhibit A). B. County of Tompkins will install meter posts. The County will replace all damaged posts and meter heads. C. The County will maintain the parking surface area including all paving and plowing of same. D. The City will collect and receive for its own use all parking meter revenues and fines. ik[3 E. The designated parking area shall be a City parking lot governed by all ordinances of the City of Ithaca. F. The City will provide routine maintenance of the parking meter heads. G. The lease will begin as soon as the Common Council of the City of Ithaca passes amendments to the City parking ordinances authorizing said metered parking. H. The lease agreement is cancellable upon 30 days written notice by either party. I. All towing and removal of unauthorized vehicles shall be the responsibility of the County Administrator in accordance with all applicable laws of the City of Ithaca and State of New York. J. The lot will be patroled by the City of Ithaca police personnel and others in the same form and fashion as other City owned parking lots. K. When the Board of Representatives is in official session, the County Administrator will be authorized to bag meters with the language "No Parking, Board of Representatives Only". L. The County shall provide the City of Ithaca with public liability insurance with limits of $500,000 property damage and $1,000,000 bodily damage coverage, naming the City of Ithaca as an additional insured on said policy as its interest may appear. Discussion followed on the floor. Amending Resolution By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone . RESOLVED,- that under Item A "without cost" .be inserted after the word lease. Carried Unanimously Discussion followed on the floor.' A Vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted .as follows: Carried Unanimously • -19a- Court House Parking City Attorney Tavelli reported having talked that day with the County Attorney with respect to the Court House parking lot. He informed Supt. Kinsella , 03 that he had sent a letter to him concerning changes which will require the �4,-�7I matter to go back to committee. • -20- Request for Payment --Norton Electric (re-lamping Seneca Street Garage) By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone RESOLVED, that a request for payment (final) from Norton Electric, for contractual services in connection with re-lamping Seneca Garage, be approved in the amount of $9,128. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: /1/3 f g3 Carried Unanimously Parking Meters in County Parking Lot - T.C.'s proposal for City to operate denied 1 Central Elementary School PTA letter 1/10/83 concerns re hazardous traffic conditions referred BPW Sts, & Fac. Committee for answer. 2 S. Albany St. Bridge-Detours & rerouting traffic during rehabi;li;tati;on (See Cr./Br. - pg. 9) Eckerlin, Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt - Payment request r Green St. Ramp 3 Structural inspection Green St. Ramp and Seneca St. Garage-re repair & maintenance 4 Lighting - Seneca St. Parking garage - (See Highways, St.Lighting - pg. 7) Tompkins Comunity Hospital request for traffic light maintenance on Rt. 96 withdrawn 5 Linn St. experimental parking regulations made permanent 6 Pier Road (east line of Willow Ave.) speed limit raised from 10 to 15 mph 7 Public Informational Meeting scheduled 5/25/83 re proposed rate changes for meters, garages & lots in CBD.; Parking Lot "D" t Parking Study downtown 8 Towing Fees - Reimbursements. 9 State St. & Stewart Ave - Concern about blinking light and possibility of Rt. 79 sign 10 Speed Limit in City parks-request to raise limit to 15 m.p.h. 11 Collegetown Development Resolution passed by Common Council, Liaison Banfi:eld request it be referred to P/T & T Committee BPW and invite East Hill council members to meeting (See C.C. Minutes - 7/6/83) 12 Green St. Ramp repairs to joints-firm of Raymond E. Kelly to perform repairs 4 Request of Peter&Laura Shapley for permanent parking space on Thurston Ave, for 13 their lunch wagon. Seneca Street Ramp - Concern re Handicap accessibility to upper floors 14 Request parking spaces - No. 9 Fire Station where tree was removed 15 Concerns re walk signs. at W. Buffalo/Meadow Sts., and i,ntersecti,on of Cayuga/Green Sts. referred to NYSDOT for recommendations & Assistance 16 Petition for removal parking meter 100 block W. Buffalo St. 17 Parking concerns intersection Plain/Clinton Sts. and Spencer Rd. 18 Request from Planning/Public Works of T.C. Bd. of Reps. to administer operations and enforcement City parking meter installation & replacement tabled; 19 County Parking Lot lease agreement provisions for authorization and execution; Changes required matter referred back to Committee; Norton Electric - Payment request - re-lamping Seneca St, Garage 20