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Home My WebLink About03-20-18 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaDATE: March 20, 2018 BPW Meeting TIME: 6:00 pm LOCATION: 3rd Floor, Board of PubLic Works City Hall, Council Chambers 108 E. Green St., Ithaca a Time Topic Voting? Presenter(s) Allowed 1. Call to Order/Agenda Review No Mayor Myrick 2. Mayor's Communications No Mayor Myrick 3. Communications and Hearings from Persons No Public 5 min. Before the Board 4. Response to the Public No Commissioners 5. Reports No Various 15 min. A. Special Committees of the Board B. Council Liaison C. Board Liaisons D. Superintendent and Staff 6. New Presentations UW-1r# 17, =1 = A. Approval of Minutes Yes Mayor Myrick 5 min. 1. November 13, 2017 2. December 11, 2017 3. January 16, 2018 4. January 30, 2017 8. Buildings, Properties, Refuse & Transit A. Resolution for Expansion of Floral Avenue Yes Supt. Thorne 3 min. Community Garden Per the Board's discussion, a resolution is provided for consideration. 9. Highways, Streets & Sidewalks A. Proposed Four -Way Stop Control at Spencer Yes Dir. of Eng. Logue 10 min. Road/Tompkins Community Action Driveway — Proposed Resolution to Amend V&T Schedule Transportation Engineer Eric Hathaway is requesting that the existing three-way stop at the intersection of Spencer Road and 700 block of Spencer Road be changed to a four-way stop due to an expected increase in traffic from new development. B. Resolution to Approve the 2018 Traffic Calming Yes Dir. of Eng. Logue 5 min. Program Work Plan A previous traffic calming effort was re-established in January 2017. This resolution is to approve the work plan for 2018 for additional traffic calming initiatives throughout the city. 11. Creeks, Bridges& Parks A. Appeal of Boat Storage Location Denial No Supt. Thorne 10 min. A resident submitted a request for a boat storage location along Six Mile Creek that was denied by the Ithaca Youth Bureau and Public Works. The resident is appealing this denial. 607-274-6570 at least 48 hours before the meeting. Time Topic Voting? PresenteE(s) Allowed C. Authorization to Operate the Newman Mu—nicipal Yes Supt. Thorne 10 min. Golf Course Club House Food and Beverage Concessions — Resolution A Request for •rr has been posted on the City's BidsIRFPs webpage inviting submissions from businesses to provide concessions at Newman Golf Course. D. Approval of the Stewart Park Inclusive Playground Yes Dir. • Eng. Logue 10 min. Friends of Stewart Park have provided an estimate of costs for water and maintenance related to the proposed new splash pad in the park. 12. Water& Sewer A. Resolution •, Deny Appeal of Water Bill Late Yes Asst. • Whitney 5 min. Penalties for Beer Properties Per the Board's discussion, a resolution is provided for consideration. B. Resolution to Deny Appeal of Water Service Yes Asst. Supt. Whitney 5 min. Installation Bill for 214 South Hill Terrace Per the Board's discussion, a resolution is provided for consideration. C Request for Reimbursement of Water Overages No Asst. Supt. Whitney 10 min. Charged at 540 North Taylor Place The property owners purchased the property in 2011 and are appealing the charges they received for a I" water meter, though a • residence has a 518" meter. 13. Now Business No 14. Adjournment Yes Date: March 14, 2018 III'MEREAS, the Board of Public Works authorized the establishment of a Community Garden on Floral Avenue in April 2014, and the Community Garden has been operating since 2014, serving the nearby low to moderate income apartment complexes, and WHEREAS, the Community Garden has reached full capacity, and the operators would like to expand the area of the garden to the north • 125 feet, and WHEREAS, the dimensions of the existing garden are 55 feet wide by 175 feet long, and the new dimensions will be 55 feet wide by 300 feet long, and the expansion will require the removal of several old crabapple trees, and WHEREAS, Department of Public Works staff has reviewed the request, including the removal tf the trees, and has no objections to the expansion, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approves the expansion of the Floral Avenue Community Garden contingent on executing a license agreement for Use of City Property, and • it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approval addresses only the areal extents of t Community Garden, and that any sheds, water storage tanks, or other fixtures be included within the 55 foot by 300 foot Community Garden boundaries, and that the operators of the Community Garden obtain any Planning, Building, or Zoning approvals which may apply. I illy-11111111 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works is authorized by Section 346-4 of the City Code to adopt and to amend a system of Schedules in order to administer the Vehicle and Traffic Lai and WHEREAS, the City's Transportation Engineer has determined that the intersections of Spencer Road and Tompkins community Action Driveway should be changed to all -way stop control to improve safety and operation, now therefore be it iiiiijilIIill��l ;I1111III ;I�Iill r 111;1111r: 1111 III ill Z"ll I OUCEME, I E, I M Schedule Vill: Stop Control Intersections. In accordance with the provisions of §346-12, the following described intersection is hereby designated for control by an all -way stop as follows: The following intersecting streets or locations are hereby designated for control by stop sign(s) (not "all -way"): Intersection Direction of travel 8 9p k Q11 .Aizk =M To: Board of Public Works From: Eric Hathaway, Transportation Engineer Date: 3/14/2018 Re: Proposed Four -Way Stop Control at Spencer Road/Tompkins Community 11=55 RrP. =_,*ff"#T*TWT#T1 I SUNNI* RON WI R im" 'IT sight distance. Intersection traffic counts were conducted on March 7, 2018 by the Amici House applicant to assess traffic volumes during traditional morning and afternoon higher traffic time periods. The counts show that no more than 3 0 vehicles total at the intersection in an hour. The site is currently under construction, so existing volumes are lower than usual into and out of the site, I irtfo-romatiltrf 'bimm 6re lica-itit- 1 1L ,Qerka,igs a_v7�Afitio-tal 2 The primary reason for establishing an all -way stop condition at this intersection is because of Ae liwitej jig1lJ jsbwnw--�,? �,L bv-61 jj.W L , ALe nvit-li-eii gwjj jjgLe i-ttarjectiox, acrwiony. KUNT776 d RL*jI Slyl U71 U10 UUNUOLIJU i3PUUUQf rSLAUU UpffFAIdUll LU UIC SILIC 13) would allow all vehicles at the intersection to see other approaching vehicles in time to react appropriately. If the Board is in favor of changing this location to all -way stop operation, I will provide a resolution to amend Schedule VIII of the Vehicles and Traffic Schedules to add this location to the all -way stop list. 33M VTV.Naz�_' 1111�2_ a �91 0 11�1_ �2- - �WT z" 111 0 a WHEREAS, the proposed work includes the following locations (also shown on Map 2 of the memo) and following measures: Location(s) Hector St. Hancock St. First Adams St. int. area E. Lincoln St. & E. Falls St. Court St. at Washington Park Clinton St./Plain St. intersecti S. Geneva St. (200 I block) E. Seneca St. Ithaca Rd. Fair St. vicinity S. Geneva St. (300 bloc Hudson E. 11 Measure(s) Install a driver speed feedback sign Install a speed table Install three (3) speed humps Additional evaluation in 2018 Install raised crosswalks Install curb bump -outs, signs, markings Install an improved mid -block crossing Investigate reversing the one-way direction east of Stewart Ave. Install a driver speed feedback sign Install two (2) center islands and a speed hump Perform a trial closure at the north end of the stree! School area signs to be updated Install a driver speed feedback sign #A A CflY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Suite 202 Ithaca, New York 14850-5690 OFFICE OF THE MY ENGINEER Telephone: 607/274-6530 Fax607/274-6587 TO: Board of Public Works FROM: Kent Johnson, Junior Transportation Engineer K,.;T RE: 2018 Traffic Calming Program requests and recommendations ® February 13, 2018 DUTZIT M., A Capital Project was established in January 2017 for the purpose of restarting the City's previous traffic calming effort that was underway from 2000-2006. The goal of the program is to produce infrastructure measures that physically encourage motorists to drive more slowly and carefully to improve safety, and perceived safety, in a city-wide, coordinated way that addresses residexts' coTticerns. Eighteen (18) traffic calming requests (see Map I for locations) have been received, evaluated, and prioritized. This process involved the consideration of numerous factors such as: - Traffic speeds Traffic volumes - Presence of schools, parks, bus stops, services, and other pedestrian generators - Emergency response routes presence and usage of existing pedestrian and bicycling facilities - Collision history - Street classification - Two speed feedback signs in use by lPD - Other factors or public feedback that might be relevant to a particular location During the evaluation process, most of the requests were finther developed to better address traffic issues in the vicinity, to better coordinate with existing traffic calming measures, and/or to coordinate with other upcoming projects. For example, the request to address concerns at the Hudson St./Hillview Pl. intersection has been expanded to include the broader vicinity around the South Hill Elementary School, and the concerns along Hector St. will be addressed as part of the upcoming Hector St. 'Complete Streets' capital project. The requests have been prioritized to initially focus on the Northside area bounded by Route I Cascadilla St., and Cayuga St., and the Titus Flats area bounded by Route 13, Green St., Cayu St.. Spencer St., and Old Elmira Road. ThepMposed new measures in these areas are intended] "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitnient to workforce diversification." 0 expand upon the traffic calming features already present in those neighborhoods and to coordinate with other recent and upcoming City and NYSDOT traffic management efforts. Other request locations are proposed to receive improvements in 2018 as well, as described below. Some request locations require additional data collection in 2018 before an evaluation can be conducted. Proposed 2018 work locations are shown on Map 2. If the proposed work scope below is supported by the BPW, then it will be fin-ther detailed and developed into a final design with the intention of construction in 2018. The final design may differ somewhat from the proposed work plan; if substantial changes seem likely, the BPW will be consulted to verify that the revisions are acceptable. Also, the proposed work plan lays out an ambitious level of work to be accomplished in 2018, so it is possible that some of the work may be pushed into the 2019 season. 4� 11 1 Ir I - Hancock St. (100-700 blocks) (2 applications) -- Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds and volumes too high, too many crashes, hard for pedestrians to cross the street, crosswalks and warning signs are needed." Some improvements have already been implemented in response to these requests including the pedestrian crossing enhancements implemented along Hancock St. as well as the new stop signs installed at the Hancock/Lake/Willow intersection. o 2018 proposed work: Resident concerns are being addressed as a broader Northside neighborhood effort, including three speed humps in the vicinity of the First St./Adams St. intersection, and a speed table in the 600 block of Hancock St. S. Geneva St. (200 block) (2 applications) / S. Geneva St. (300 block) / Clinton & Plain intersection — These 4 applications are being grouped into a broader, neighborhood -wide effort in the Titus Flats area. Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds and volumes too high, hard to cross the street, and motorists not yielding properly." In addition to addressing the concerns in those applications, measures are proposed near Route 13 along South St. and Wood St. to address long-standing resident concerns about 'cut thru' traffic. Also, NYSDOT is already planning to make pedestrian safety improvements along Clinton St. and the City is already investigating concerns at the Clinton/Plain intersection and along the Clinton St. corridor. o 2018 proposed work: Resident concerns are being addressed as a broader Titus Flats neighborhood effort, including curb bump-outs1signs1pavement markings at the Clinton St./Plain St. intersection fin coordination with planned NYSDOT work), potentially a mid -block pedestrian crossing improvement in the 200 block of S. Geneva St. (at the McGraw House) (flu-ther analysis is needed), a trial full closure at the north end of the 300 block of S. Geneva St. (to be a trial measure before making the closure permanent), a speed hump in the 300 block of Wood St., and two center islands at the Wood St./Fair St. intersection and the South StRair St. intersection. - E. Seneca St. (500-600 blocks) — Main resident concern: "Too much 'cut thru' traffic, including Coach fleet buses." Initial contact has been made with the bus company to better understand their route requirements. o 2018 proposed work: Investigate reversing the direction of one-way traffic in the 700-800 blocks of E. Seneca St. to reduce traffic along E. Seneca St. and to improve traffic flow along Stewart Ave. (by removing the stop signs at the Stewart Ave./Seneca St. intersection). - Hector St. (300-600 blocks) — Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds too high, too hard for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the street." o 2018 proposed work: Two enforcement measures will be investigated for implementation in 2018: installation of a driver speed feedback sign and increased ticketing by IPD. The concerns will be further considered in 2018 as part of the upcoming Hector St. 'Complete Streets' capital project (construction planned for 2019). - Ithaca Rd. (2 applications) — Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds too high, too hard for motorists and pedestrians to cross the street." o 2018 proposed work: Two enforcement measures will be investigated for implementation in 2018: installation of a driver speed feedback sign and increased ticketing by IPD. Pedestrian crossing improvements are already scheduled for the Ithaca Rd./Irving Pl. intersection. - Hudson St./Hillview Pl. intersection — Main resident concern: "Hard for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists to cross the street." o 2018 proposed work: This area will be addressed by considering the broader area surrounding the South Hill Elementary School rather than one intersection in isolation. More information needs to be gathered before a work plan can be developed. - E. Lincoln St. (2 applications) — Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds and volumes toit high, too much 'cut thru' traffic." 2018 proposed work.: investigate installing new curb ramps and crossl�,alk- al the Utica St. and Linn St. intersections. The broader resident concerns are goint4 to be coordinated with the E. Falls St. request (mentioned below), which requires additional data collection before an evaluation can be conducted. It is anticipated that design work will occur in 2018 for construction in 2019. - Though not initiated by a resident application, raised crosswalks have been planned for the Court/Park intersection and Court/Washington intersection for many years. Those measures are proposed for construction in 2018. - E. Falls St. (100-300 blocks) — Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds and volumes too high." Note: E. Falls St. and E. Lincoln St. (mentioned above) will be evaluated together. - Spencer Rd. (300 block) — Main resident concern: "Traffic problems will increase after a barrier is constructed between the 300 and 400 blocks of Spencer Rd." (900 block) — Main resident concern: "Traffic speeds too high." A driver speed feedback sign will be installed in 2018 to collect traffic data and to discourage speeding. - Stewart Ave. (900-1000 blocks) — Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds too high, motorists running stop signs." - Worth St. (100 block) —Main resident concerns: "Traffic speeds and volumes too high." Call for traffic calming requests for 2019 The City of Ithaca is now taking requests for 2019 traffic calming projects. If you are concerned about traffic on your street, you can request the location be considered for traffic calming by filling out the form at this link . The link is also located on the City website under the "Traffic and Transportation" section. Requests mus) be received by March 30, 2018 so that all 2018 requests can be evaluated ant prioritized together. The City anticipates another call for projects in 2019. You may contact the City Transportation Engineer with any questions (607-274-6545, ehathawa Zcitt oflthaca.o�r Traffic calining request locations: 1.) Hector St., 2.) Hancock St. (2 applications), 3.) Lincoln St. (2 applications), 4.) Falls St., 5.) Stewart Ave., 6.) Clinton/Plain intersection, 7.) 200 block of S. Geneva St. (2 applications), 8.) E. Seneca St., 9.) Ithaca Rd. (2 applications), 10.) Spencer Rd., 11.) 300 block of S. Geneva St., 12.) Hudson/Hillview intersection, 13.) E. State St., 14.) Worth St. Loga.d au.k" Location of proposed 2018 work locations (purple) compared to the traffic calmIn g requests (orange) COLLEGEMW74 WWA Proposed work items Driver speed feedback signs and targeted speed enforcement Speed humps, a speed table, crosswalks, and center islands Curb bump -outs and other crossing improvements FuR closure (trial measure test before making closure permanent) Study the overall South Hill Elementary School area RE valuate reverswg one-wa �er n � m re _,._emti �n-oye-s to�-rigns along Stewart Ave. rnvestigate installing new curb ramps and crosswalks M Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 Date of application: Nov. 2017 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high X Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bLicyclist Traffic volumes too high Motorists not yielding properly Too many crashes Other: Street classification: Curb -to -curb width: —25.4' Urban Principal Arterial X , Urban Minor Arterial — Urban Collector (Major) Urban Collector (Minor) — Urban Local Street (Standard) Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: — to 30 MPH Current values: 85th percentile speed: 38 MPH • of vehicles over target range: 65 % over 30 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: 65 % Actual ADT: 7,20) ADT Other: Notes: Located within X it (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? Yes Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? Yes Centerline Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? No Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high X Hard to cross street as a: motorist 2gdestrian bicyclist X Traffic volumes too high — Motorists not yielding properly X Too many crashes X Other: Crosswalks are faded, need pedestrian crossing warning signs Street classification: Curb -to -curb width: 28'west of Third St. / 30.5' east of Third St. Urban Principal Arterial Urban Minor Arterial X Urban Collector (Major) Urban Collector (Minor) Urban Local Street (Standard) Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 25 to 30 MPH It- oil II Current values: 85th percentile speed: 22 MPH %of vehicles over target range: 0.3 %over30MPH % of vehicles over posted speed limit: — % Actual Al, 1,400-1,900 ADT Other: Notes: Located within Y4m!le (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? Yes Both Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes along south side 7/10.5/10.5 & 7/12/12 Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 �= application: Aug. 2017 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high — Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist X Traffic volumes too high — Motorists not yielding properly Too any crashes _2�_ Other: Too much 'cut thru' traffic RR_Trl� Street classification: I I Curb -to -curb width: 34' — Urban Principal Arterial X Urban Minor Arterial (Note: actual classification) X Urban Collector (Major) — Urban Collector (Minor) Urban Local Street (Standard) — Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 20 to 25 MPH Target traffic volume range: 2,000 to 8, 000 ADT Current values: 85th percentile speed: 23 MPH %of vehicles over target range: 10 % over 25MPH % of vehicles over posted speed limit: 0.8 % Actual ADT: 2,1 ADT Other: Notes: Located within 1/4mile (1,320') of a school? Yes FCES & IHS Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? No Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes Both sides 7710711077' Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 Tate of application: Aug. 2017 Ll fileAWITO�Mw X Traffic speeds too high Traffic volumes too high Too many crashes DITTIM1111111111 W,rT7T M.T — Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist — Motorists not yielding properly X Other: Narrow street causes crashes with parked cars Street classification: Curb -to -curb width: 34' Urban Principal Arterial X Urban Minor Arterial (Note: actual classification) X Urban Collector (Major) — Urban Collector (Minor) Urban Local Street (Standard) — Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 20 to 25 MPH ♦ 11 - . I - $If Current values: 85th percentile speed: 20 MPH ' of vehicles over target range: 1 % over 25 MPH • of vehicles • posted •-"• limit: 0 % Actual ADT: 3800 ADT Other: Notes: Located within % it (1,320') of a school? Yes FCES & IHS Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? No Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes Both sides 771071077' ---------- Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 Date of application: Dec. 2017 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist X Traffic volumes too high Motorists not yielding properly many crashes Other: Street classification: Urban Principal Arterial Urban Minor Arterial Urban Collector (Major) Urban Collector (Minor) X Urban Local Street (Standard) Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 20 to 25 _ MPF. [INVe a C, col 01 0 H . C011ect ,- Current values: ra top percentile speed: • of vehicles over target range: _ % over 25 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: — % Actual ADT: ADT Other: Notes: Located within 1/4 it (1,320') of a school? Yes FCES & IHS Emergency response routes? No Truck and/or bus routes? Yes TCAT route Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes Both sides 7787877' . ......... Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 ............... Date of application: Sept. 2017 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high — Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist Traffic volumes too high — Motorists not yielding properly Too many crashes X Other: Motorists not obeying stop signs Street classification: Urban Principal Arterial Urban Minor Arterial X Urban Collector (Major) Urban Collector (Minor) — Urban Local Street (Standard) Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 25 to 30 MPH i I # 1• 4 # # 1 -6 Afeecdf to� e Coll 0 r Get i_ Current values: -REC7 85th percentile speed: • of vehicles over target range: _ % over 30 MPH °lo of vehicles over posted speed limit: — % Actual ADT: ADT • Notes: Located within 1/4 it (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? Yes TCAT route Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? Yes Centerline Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? No Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 Date of application: Dec. 2017 — X Traffic speeds too high Traffic volumes too high X Too many crashes E=JIMF M_ — Urban Principal Arterial X Urban Collector (Major) Urban Local Street (Standarl X Hard to cross street as a: X Motorists not yielding properly X Other: Aggressive drivers X Urban Minor Arterial Urban Collector (Minor) Target design values: (along Clinton) Target speed range: to 30 MPH '111 T. a I xgwl I & 10 M- I [I a M. rT. 1111i- •==Mmmw 11 i1 ill Igm Current values: (along Clinton) 85th percentile speed: 30 MPH % of vehicles over target range: 11 % over 30 MPH %of vehicles over posted speed limit: 11 % Actual ADT: 9,000 ADT Other: Notes: Located within Y4 it (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? Yes Priority walking and/or biking routes? Yes Bike Boulevard route along Plain St. Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? Yes Centerline to Clinton St. Has a crash history analysis been conducted? Yes Is on -street parking present? Yes to north side 7/13.5/13.5 ...................... ............ __ - -------------- - . ..... Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 01 VA F. NT# 19 Description of concern(s): Traffic speeds too high X Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist Traffic volumes too high Motorists not yielding properly Too many crashes Other: Street classification: Curb -to -curb width; 34' Urban Principal Arterial Urban Minor Arterial Urban Collector (Major) Urban Collector (Minor) X Urban Local Street (Standard) Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 20 to 3`6 MPF. Current values: 85th percentile speed: 20 MPH • of vehicles over target range: 2.1 % over 25 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: 0.1 % Actual ADT: 2 500 ADT Other: Notes: Located within 1/4 it (1,320') of a school? Yes New Roots and BJM Emergency response routes? Yes For IPD Truck and/or bus routes? Yes TCAT Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes along south side 7/10/10/7 Traffic Calming ► Evaluation Form 2018 Description of concern(s): — Traffic speeds too high Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist — Traffic volumes too high Motorists not yielding properly many crashes X Other: Too much 'cut thru' traffic Street classification: Curb -to -curb width: 30' Urban Principal Arterial Urban it Arterial Urban Collector (Major) — Urban Collector (Minor) X Urban Local Street (Standard) — Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 20 to 25 MPH Current values: 85th percentile speed: 25 MPH • of vehicles over target range: 15.7 % over 25 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: 2.1 % Actual ADT: _ 1,200 ADT Other: Notes: Located within 1/4 it (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? No Truck and/or bus routes? No Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes of sides 771677' Date of application: Oct. 2017 and Dec. 2017 r J9r_7;7tJ X Traffic speeds too high Traffic volumes too high Too many crashes X Hard to cross street as a: Motorists not yielding proper Other: I Street classification: Curb -to -curb width: 30.4'— 32.2' Urban Principal Arterial X , Urban Minor Arterial Urban Collector (Major) — Urban Collector (Minor) Urban Local Street (Standard) — Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: — to 30 MPH Elm Current values: 85th percentile speed: 31 MPH • of vehicles over target range: 30 % downhil.' • of vehicles over target range: 17 % uphill Actual ADT: 5,600 ADT Other: Notes: Located within Y4 it (1,320') of a school? Yes BSES Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? Yes Priority walking and/or biking routes? Yes Bike route Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? Yes Centerline and bike lane Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? No Traffic Calming • Evaluation Form 2018 A Date of application: Aug. 2017 Description of concern(s): Traffic speeds too high Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist Traffic volumes to high Motorists not yielding properly Too many crashes X Other: Concerned that traffic problems may increase once a barrier separates the 300 and 400 blocks of Spencer Rd. Urban Principal Arterial X Urban Collector (Major) Urban Local Street (Standard) Irban Minor Arterial — •. Collector (Minor) — Urban • Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 25 to 30 MPH AfeeQF t, c0fteocttco, 7 85th percentile speed: • of vehicles over target range: ® % over 30 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: — % Actual ADT: 1,500 ADT Current values: Other: Notes: Located within Y4 it (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? No Truck and/or bus routes? No Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? No - - - - - ------- -, Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 Date of application: 2017 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist X Traffic volumes too high X Motorists not yielding properly Too many crashes — Other: Street classification: Curb -to -curb width: 34' Urban Principal Arterial Urban Minor Arterial Urban Collector (Major) — Urban Collector (Minor) X Urban Local Street (Standard) — Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 20 to 25 MPH Target traffic volume range: 100 to 2,000 AD-1 Current values: 85th percentile speed: 23 MPH • of vehicles over target range: 11.2 % over 25 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: 0.7 % Actual ADT: 1® ADT Other: Notes: Located within V4 mile (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? No Truck and/or bus routes? No Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes along south side 7/10/10/7 Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 * " , ,I, i i Date of application: 2017 Description of concern(s): — Traffic speeds too high X Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist — Traffic volumes too high — Motorists not yielding properly Too many crashes — Other: Urban Principal Arterial X Urban Collector (Major) (Hudson) Urban Local Street (Standard) Target design values: (along Hudson) Target speed range: 25 to 30 MPH 15 MPH during school hours Other: Located within 114 it (1,320') of a school? Emergency response routes? Truck and/or bus routes? — Irban Minor Arterial X Urban Collector (Minor) (Hiliviel Urban Local Street (Limited Us Priority walking and/or biking routes? Has a crash history analysis been conducted? Is on -street parking present? log#:Mil� Current values: (along Hudson) 85th percentile speed: 20 MPH (during school hours) 24 . MPH (during non -school hours) % over target range: 60 % over 15 MPH (during school hours) % over target range: I % over 30 MPH (non -school hours) Actual ADT: 5,500 Ai. Notes: Yes SHES Yes Yes TCAT Yes Yes Centerline and bike lane No No Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 I , , I a 1 0, 4 Date of application: Oct. 2017 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high — Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist — Traffic volumes too high — Motorists not yielding properly — Too many crashes Other: Dangerous to pedestrians Street classification: X Urban Principal Arterial — Urban Collector (Major) — Urban Local Street (Standarl. Target design values: Target speed range: — to — 30 MPH Urban Minor Arterial Urban Collector (Minor) Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target traffic volume range: 8,000 to 30,000 ADT Curb -to -curb width: 26' Neecof , 00/1 0 Oct Oct cf at a 'late 851h percentile speed: • of vehicles over target range: _ % over 30 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: — % Actual ADT: 7,400 ADT Current values: Other: Notes: Located within Y4 it (1,320') of a school? No Emergency response routes? Yes Truck and/or bus routes? Yes Both Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? Yes Centerline Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? No Traffic Calming Request Evaluation Form 2018 100 block Worth St. Date of application: Oct. 2017 Description of concern(s): X Traffic speeds too high — Hard to cross street as a: motorist pedestrian bicyclist X Traffic volumes too high — Motorists not yielding properly Too many crashes X Other: Motorists not stopping at stop sign Street classification: — Urban Principal Arterial Urban Minor Arterial — Urban Collector (Major) Urban Collector (Minor) X Urban Local Street (Standard) Urban Local Street (Limited Use) Target design values: Target speed range: 20 to 25 MPH Target traffic volume range: 100 to 2,000 ADT Curb -to -curb width: _26.2' [A fee talt co/IGet 0 Get Current values: 11,414, to percentile speed: • of vehicles over target range: _ % over 25 MPH • of vehicles over posted speed limit: — % Actual ADT: ADT Other: Notes: Located within Y4 mile (1,320') of a school? Yes BSEL Emergency response routes? No Truck and/or bus routes? No Priority walking and/or biking routes? No Are the travel lanes delineated with painted lines? No Has a crash history analysis been conducted? No Is on -street parking present? Yes South side 7/9.5/9.5 :02S -, Iz I zot rn4ydIF-,,,, 14PPEqLj AJ C-� A) i4k). .12"K s ASOL7r ogd ""Fr 'AT 'rr 460A-) P45EY-N FoLes -roo� 607 E�l I have discussed this with Jim Dalterio and our attorney's office, and we foresee a number of potential legal, regulatory, and operational issues with your proposal. At this time. we do not have the staff resources or support to move this idea. lbrward® You may appeal our decision as, described in Chapter 170 of the City Code, with the relevant section Copied below: An appea/ of staff denial of an application for a lease, ficenie, easementor permit shall be in writing, inust include copies of the application (andany altachrrients) and the s denhil nolit e, and the grounds for the appeal, and shed/ be subtniffed to the Mayor within 15 cMAys of the, applicant's, r(veil of ssuch deniaL ff the Mayorgrants the appeat the application sha# be rartilled to the Board of Public Works or the Corrfmon Council, as appropriate per this chapter, for consideration. In aRy case, as noted above, whether to,grant such applicastion shall be in thesole dilcretion of the City. Sorry this is not the answer you wanted to hear. Michael Thorne, P.E. Superintendent of Public Works City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 607-274-6527 up,= Nature. Adventure. Play An arywal of a stqff denW of an appffeafmforaimm, ficmm, easenmgorpermit Shari be in yfitfng, miat mdixlb r-xw-s oft' x apphwban (and any affachments) and Me denat nahm and fhe grounds Jbr the alo:wull, amf -AW be submdW W do Afayor adthin 15 days of the appricanrs mompt of such dental ff the ASow,grarats the anx-M. Ow apprics6on shall be remNed to the Board of Pubfic Wor*,s or me, QW)"wn r"War, bra zls >'vy W, Ms chapter, for conskbrafiba, In any case, as noted above. MmMer to grant nxb W4kaban ~be in the sole dk%mMon of the CNy Sony U* is not the armw you wanWd to hear Fnmn: nrAy kmier [ruay@earthpby.net] SmL- Thursday, February 08, 2018 9:40 AM To: Midmef Thome; lim Dafterio Subject: Canoe/ Kayak spot fiDr &xAhside? Hi Mike and Jim, Liz Y.-mce from the Youth Bureau spagested I get in to with you to talk to aWut getting a canoe! kayak storage spot in the SOUMSIDE at a point ;doma 6 mile crLvL (there is a wmil-loved laumh spot Notffi Tins Sumt doumn fit-0111 PhAft Strect ' I I've been talking to multiple neighWnswho are interested as %%ell as thhAdng 31miult possibilities with Southside Commmity Center.. . Thanks! Rusty Ism WHEREAS, the City currently offers food and beverage at the Newman Municipal Golf Course Club House under an existing, but out of date agreement; and WHEREAS, the City has an interest in advertising the concession opportunity through a Request for Proposals process, thereby bringing the club house concession into conformity with other City concession terms and conditions; WIN #11# oil 0 .0 RESOLVED, Board of Public Works supports that Common Council authorize this concessionary use of the club house with an annual base fee of no less than $2,000.00, plus a percent gross of revenue receipts of no less than 8% for the 2018 season, and which base fee shall be paid to the City concurrently with execution • the license and gross revenue at the co-tclusio-t of fte seaso-F. %M70= Request for Proposals All proposals must be received by mail or in person to the attention of the Superintendent of Public Works, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850, no later than the close of business on Friday, April 6, 2018. Description The City of Ithaca is accepting proposals from qualified and experienced vendors for the operation of a food and beverage concession in the Newman Municipal Golf Course Club House. Proposals shall include vendor's pricing for any food, beverage or other items available for sale to the public. Additional consideration will be given to vendors offering unique amenities to golf course customers. Retail sales, if proposed, are allowable but would be limited to gear and equipment directly related to golf sporting activities. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any portion of a proposal, and waive any or all immaterial defects, irregularities, or requirements in the RFP for the benefit of the City, so long as such waiver does not give any proposer a material advantage over other proposers. A proposer shall not be relieved of his/her proposal nor shall any change be made in his/her proposal is to a proposer error. The City encourages all vendors to submit relevant information about the vendor's experience in concessions, and will be evaluated on the following criteria: • Experience: Experience with similar operations • Feasibility: Business plan and financial feasibility of proposal • Aesthetics and Professionalism: Quality and condition of equipment and general appearance of on -site operation. • Safety: Evidence of safety qualifications. • Significance: Significance of proposed hours and dates of operation, and size of operation. • Proposal is in the best interest of the City of Ithaca The City reserves the right to request additional information from a vendor about his or her qualifications, experience, and overall responsibility in awarding concession licenses. Concession Schedule The concession location will be available from April 15, 2018, or earlier upon the City's award and acceptance of all required documentation (license agreement, base fee, insurance, other Perm its/licenses as I h O_r_tnhR_r_3_1_, these dates will be negotiated upon the final selection of the concessionaire; vendors may submit proposed hours of operation. Concession License Agreement The City is seeking a one-year license term with optional one-year renewal terms through the 2020 season. Vendors should be familiar with and understand all the terms and conditions of the Concession License Agreement. Each proposal should be based on the requirements of this agreement in its entirety. The successful vendor(s) shall be expected to accept the provisions of the Sample Concession License Agreement as written. If necessary, minor clarifications approved by the City Attorney, in consultation with other staff as needed, may be made prior to execution of the agreement. Scope of Concession Proposals shall include detailed list of items and pricing for sale and rent, if applicable. To the extent applicable to the vendor's proposal, the successful vendor shall be responsible for applying and obtaining liquor license for the concession. If the vendor's proposal contemplates use of city property outside of the clubhouse, the proposal should include a sketch of the area proposed to be used, a description of the use, marking approximate dimensions of the area to be used. Compensation For the allowance to conduct business the City asks for a proposed compensation package. This should percent gross of revenue receipts of no less than 8% paid at the close of the season'. The successful f*jq3.*&i5rK!; paper products for the concession and restroom, and clubhouse utilities. Added compensation to the City in the form of site improvements, community programming, sponsorship or other means of defraying the Citys clubhouse operations cost (e.g. shared cost of routine maintenance) may boost proposal scoring. Marketina and Promotional Support The City may be able to offer the following promotional opportunities to support the selected concession proposals upon approval by City staff: • Brochure and poster space on bulletin boards at City facilities, • Information on City's website, Facebook page, and newsletter. Insurance Requirements —Selected vendors will be expected to provide proof of insurance meeting the City's guidelines, which are attached to this Request for Proposals. Attachments to review and include with Rroposal: - License agreement - Insurance requirements Application for Use of City -owned Property with Application Fee of $100 (application fee will not be returned if the proposal is not selected) List of up to three business references Questions about this Request for Proposals may be directed to Michael Thorne, Superintendent of Public Works, at mthorne_@cit ofithaca.gr& (607) 274-6527 or Krin Flaherty, Assistant City Attorney, at (607) 274-6504. WHEREAS, the Friends of Stewart Park and the City of Ithaca have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, which includes a proposal to replace and expand the playground and spray pad in Stewart Park, and WHERAS, representatives of the Friends of Stewart Park have provided plans and information about the prDposal at the February 2018 BPW meeting, and WHEREAS, staff have raised concerns about increased operations and maintenance costs for the playground, but have proposed that the estimated costs will be submitted to the Mayor and Common Council as an over target request or a request above Mayor's budget for the 2019 budget season, and that future increased costs will be submitted likewise, and WHEREAS, the Planning Board, acting as lead agency for environmental review, has declarei that this project will have no significant negative environmental impact, and isms m:moiffoiiiTne TO: City of Ithaca Board of Public Works FROM: Rick Manning, Executive Director, Friends of Stewart Park RE: Stewart Park Playground & Splash Pad — Report on Anticipated Cost Increase for Water, Wastewater and Maintenance of Ithaca representatives Dan Co , Tim Logue, Jeanne Grace, Liz Klohmann, Jim Dalterio, Joann Cornish and Megan Wilson met on February 22 to discuss the issue of increased water and sanitary sewer fees and the need for additional staffing for the proposed new splash pad and playground facilities. Following is a summary of what was discussed and agreed upon by meeting attendees. Details for costs of water and sewer usage is provide on the attached spreadsheet "Stewart Park Splash Pad prepared by Andy Sciarabba of TGM. The figures provided are based upon the assumption of a 13-week splash pad season. The current facility is typicaUy open for 10 weeks, from late June after school ends through Labor Day weekend. However, a new facility may be in more demand for school groups and on weekends in June and September, so 3 weeks were added to be conservative in the assumptions. Current Water Cost $10,907 To, IP'', I Total Projected Sewer Cost = $15,491 Increased Water Cost = $15,491 TOTAL INCREASE IN ANNUAL PARK MAINTENANCE COST = $28,855, s $30,000. 1 Ilr��il�� t t w 4, X s { � { a; W, ti { r « • .. A r { t Xi ■ t ae w s; ti 4 r r • a w � 1 r • • • • t t t ; � 4 • !; 1 i W r • •' � X 1 W ♦ t IW t V a i i Y 1 WHEREAS, the Owners of 309 Hudson St Shop, 804-1/2 East Seneca St.309 Hudson St Apt 1, 802 East Seneca St., 309 Hudson St. Apt 2, 804 East Seneca St., 311 Hudson St., 143 Maple Ave., 209 College Ave., 143 Maple Ave Bldg.2, 608 East Buffalo St., 143 Maple Ave. Bldg.3, 612-614 Stewart Ave. 211 Hudson St., & 804 E Seneca St., were mailed the water, c,ewer, and fire line bills, and M M MI INTOR-1515=0 NIZZWME t on 4151011.-1 nPATATA 14 &K#EQI Cut 11:5MR1 RESOLVED, That the Owners of these properties are responsible for the late fees and interest accrued to these accounts. Resolution a Deny Appealof Water Service Installation•South Hill Terrace WHEREAS, on ! 2017 the Owner of South notification regarding the lead water service line from the main to the curb. This letter from t City of Ithaca DPW informed Owners of lead water services about their options, including replacement w # for by i WHEREAS, on March 30, 2017 the Owner of 214 South Hill Terrace made application for the lead water service to be replaced, and NT1411 I Ism# ` # # Is FCZN#1 . '# # # # #`F1777710,51st ###' i # . #� OwnerWHEREAS, on July 21, 2017 a bill for the work in the amount of $2,999.19 was sent to thizz of x' Southand WHEREAS,was• # lead service line which was replaced from watermain in the street to the # valve at the property installed from the watermain to the curb box/valve is a 3/4-inch K-copper line, as required by the City #i' and WHEREAS,# # to City of # # = t x and replacement responsibility for water service lines remains the responsibility of the property owner, until the service line is replaced, and meets approved specifications, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That interest or penalties accrued on the billed amount to date be waived, and interest # penalties on # not # accrue until 30-days after the date of resolution. Kalh,y-"Servoss ........... ......................... From: Barbara Frycek Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 8:36 AM To: Kathy Servoss; Erik Whitney Subject: RE: Water Meter Issue and Request for Reimbursement 0- Categories: BPW , 11, 17TIPI 11i rrrsi -1��; -1 tajfl' myAlis kP-1cuolorA wiffO)OW99WIN EMIG. # 0 -4 MMEOM 5/8x 1/2 or 3/4" is 1200 cf ill is 3200 cf 1.51, is 5500 cf 211 is 11200 cf 311 is 16000 cf 41' is 24100 cf 611 is 42100 cf The Lynott's usually used over the minimum for a I" meter so they paid for actual consumption. The Hummel's use on average is half that amount so have been paying for 3200 cf while consuming an average of 1200 Cf. They are asking to be refunded the the difference between a minimum 1" bill and a 5/8" minimum bill. Although I empathize with them the law is the law! Some times I like a the law ... sometimes I don't! Respectfully, Senior Water Meter Technician 510 First Street Ithaca, NY 14850 0- 607-272-1717 ext 226 C 607-280-2001 hLrLT.k@ciV fithaca From: Kathy Servoss Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:44 AM To: Erik Whitney; Barbara Frycek Subject: FW: Water Meter Issue and Request for Reimbursement I don't understand this appeal. Can you provide amounts of what was charged and what was supposed to be charged? ME From: Chris Hummel [mailto:chummel@ithaca.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:41 AM To: Kathy Servoss <KServoss@cityofithaca.org> Cc: Kellie Hym.--i�el(sliiiger�tLMN-it-.%aii.cim) <sIiA&erX1&!�,vtmaiI.c&,;%> Subject: Water Meter Issue and Request for Reimbursement 1EZM7A+JU1 t,,7 We, Kellie and Chris Hummel, are residents of 540 N. Taylor Pl. on West Hill. We moved into our home in October of 2011. We recently were contacted by the Water Department in order to replace a non -working WiFi water meter sensor. We set up an appointment to replace the sensor on January 121h 2018. During this appointment, we were asked why we had such a large ("Commercial" size I inch) water meter. Subsequently we called the Water Department, specifically Barbara Fryceck, to further discuss this matter. We were given the "actual water usage" figures for the last six year period. it became obvious things are not properly aligned. On January, 17, the Water Department re_nlaced the inanpropriatellf sized meter, with now ana!inpropriately sized mete putting us in line with our usage pattern. T� e imroose of should have only been charged for our "actual water usage". As with other residents of the City of Ithaca, we will pay our "fair share". We should not have to "overpay"! We are happy to discuss this matter with the proper person(s) who can resolve this issue. Please contact us to let us know how to best proceed. U= Rfffflmmlrolffl�M