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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-2023-07-05COMMON COUNCIL Voting Record Date: Wednesday, July 5th 2023 Location: City Hall, 108 E. Green Street 3rd Floor, Council Chambers Meeting Called to order: 6:05 P.M. Meeting Adjourned: 7:45 P.M. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HinmTUrDscs Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present (In Person) Remote Absent / Excused Mayor – Laura Lewis X 1st Ward – Cynthia Brock X 1st Ward – George McGonigal X 2nd Ward – Phoebe Brown X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 3rd Ward- Donna Fleming X 3rd Ward – Rob Gearhart X 4th Ward – Jorge DeFendini X 4th Ward - Tiffany Kumar X 5th Ward – Robert Cantelmo X 5th Ward - Kris Haines-Sharp X Total voting members for this meeting 10 1.1 Agenda Review YouTube Timestamp: 0:26 Discussion Summary: Consent Agenda Item 3.8 “Create the Position of City Manager and Establish Standard Workday” will be moved to the new CA Agenda Item 4.3. CA Agenda Item 4.3 City Controllers Report will be the new 4.4. 1.2 Oath of Office YouTube Time Stamp: 2:06 Discussion Summary: Donna Fleming has been selected and approved by Council. Donna Fleming is being sworn in to fill the vacancy of the Third Ward and will be participating as a Sworn Member of Common Council. 1.3 Reports of Municipal Officials- No Report 1.4 Review and Approval Of Minutes YouTube Timestamp: 3:54 Moved By: Alderperson DeFendini Seconded by: Alderperson Gearhart Discussion Summary: Review of Common Council Meeting Minutes 6-7-2023, 7/2021 Through 12/2021 Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X YouTube Timestamp: 5:09 Moved By: Alderperson DeFendini Seconded By: Alderperson Haines-Sharp Discussion Summary: COW Minutes May 31st, 2023, and June 14th 2023 Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 2.1 Statement from Public (Public Comments) YouTube Timestamp: 5:35 Discussion Summary: Members of the public addressed Council; The commenters were reminded Council will have the opportunity to respond to questions and comments after Public Comments segment. Denise Katzman- Presented Questions to Council- Gun Safety Storage Law, IURA Budget Nancy Bereano and Jeff Iovannone- Firebrand Books Historic Plaque, Janis Kelly- Proposed Trans Safe Haven Resolution Jeffrey Morse, Avi Smith - Off Street Parking; Agenda Item 5 Jordan Clemons- Unbroken Promise Initiative Resolution Agnes House- Assistance from the City for Landlords/City codes Noovy Sabet- LGBTQ Sexually Harassing Muslims and Forcing Lesbian Cops on Muslim Women in Custody Must Stop! (Virtual) 2.2 Privilege of the Floor YouTube Timestamp: 40:05 Discussion: Council addressed the public’s comments and concerns. 3.1-3.8 – Consent Agenda YouTube Timestamp: 59:42 Moved By: Alderperson Nguyen Seconded By: Alderperson Haines-Sharp Discussion Summary: Consent Agenda 3.8 has been moved to CA Agenda item 4.3; Item 4.3 City Controller Report has been moved to new 4.4 CA Agenda Item Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X City Administration 4.1 DPW- Authorization of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application YouTube Timestamp: 1:00:21 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Seconded By: Alderperson Nguyen Discussion Summary: Chairperson Cantelmo will not be reading the Whereas; pointed out this is a resubmission of federal funding support, received information that application might be competitive and so we are reauthorizing this application. Mayor Lewis highlighted that this resolution reduces the city’s Match amount from 25% to 10%; this is a resubmission of the application to FEMA with the reduced amount, it does not commit the city to any mitigation initiative. Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 4.2 Funding For An Executive Search Firm To Conduct The Search for a City Manager YouTube Time Stamp: 1:05:53 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Seconded By: Alderperson Gearhart Discussion Summary: No Active Discussion Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 4.3 Resolution to Create The Position of City Manager and Establish the Standard Workday YouTube Timestamp: 1:06:55 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Seconded By: Alderperson DeFendini Discussion Summary: No Active Discussion. July 5th date was changed to reflect the rescheduled date of July 12th. Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 4.4 City Controller Report YouTube Timestamp: 1:08:58 Discussion Summary: City Controller Steve Thayer presented a report on CPI and Sales Tax. Capital Projects have been submitted and the review process has started. Departments have been given their 2024 Budget Guidelines and will be submitting their Budget proposals in early August. Discussion continued with questions and comments from Council. Planning and Economic Development Committee 5.1 An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Off-Street Parking Requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 Zoning Districts YouTube Timestamp: 1:13:55 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Seconded By: Alderperson Cantelmo Discission Summary: Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Planning and Economic Development 5.1a- a. An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Off-Street Parking Requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 Zoning Districts - Declaration of Lead Agency YouTube Timestamp: 1:13:55 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Seconded By: Alderperson Brock Discussion Summary: Alderperson started with Declaring Lead Agency followed by Negative Declaration. The Ordinance will follow Negative Declaration, in that order- No active discussion. Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 5.1b An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Off-Street Parking Requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 Zoning Districts – Negative Declaration- Declaration of Environmental Significance YouTube Timestamp: 1:15:23 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Seconded By: Alderperson Cantelmo Discussion Summary: No active discussion. Alderperson Gearhart presented Negative Declaration. Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 5.1 An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Off-Street Parking Requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 Zoning Districts YouTube Timestamp: 1:16:35 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Seconded By: Alderperson Cantelmo Discission Summary: Deputy Director of Planning and Economic Development, Megan Wilson present to address any questions and comments from Council. Council thanked Megan for providing Cover Memo; Council supports the Legislation. Megan Wilson attested to no opposition or negative feedback from the public. Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 5.2a An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Zoning District Boundaries of the Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) District-Declaration of Lead Agency YouTube Timestamp: 1:24:36 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Seconded By: Alderperson Fleming Discussion Summary: No Active Discussion Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 5.2b An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Zoning District Boundaries of the Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) District Declaration of Environmental Significance- Negative Declaration YouTube Timestamp: 1:25:28 Moved By: Alderperson Gearhart Seconded By: Alderperson Kumar Discussion Summary: No Active Discussion Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X 5.2 An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Zoning District Boundaries of the Mixed Use (MU-2) District YouTube Timestamp: 1:26:34 Seconded By: Alderperson Kumar Discussion Summary: No Active Discussion Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X New Business/Member Filed 6.1 Appointment to Cable Access Oversight Committee YouTube Timestamp: 1:28:49 Moved By: Alderperson DeFendini Seconded By: Alderperson Gearhart Discussion Summary: Wies VanLeuken has been appointed to represent the Village of Cayuga Heights on the Cable Access Oversight Committee. Mayor Lewis did point out that Wies has been serving on AOC. The reappointing of Representative Wayles Brown will be brought to the August meeting. Vote Passed 10-0 Unanimously Member Approve Deny Abstain Cynthia Brock X George McGonigal X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Donna Fleming X Rob Gearhart X Jorge DeFendini X Tiffany Kumar X Robert Cantelmo X Kris Haines-Sharp X Reports from Council and Staff 7.1 Reports from Special Committee YouTube Timestamp: Discussion Summary: No Active Discussion/No Report 7.2 Reports of Common Council YouTube Timestamp: 1:33:01 Discussion Summary: Alderperson McGonigal gave an update “The Jungle” bringing attention to Trailers having been funded to provide hot showers and toilets to the homeless have not yet been brought in, also brought attention to the Community Outreach Homeless Coordinator position has not yet been filled. McGonigal expressed his opinion that this is something that needs to be done. Alderperson Brown gave an update on Southside Community Center, August 6th Southside Community Center will be organizing a march in Celebration of Democracy in Honor of the 1965 Voter Registration Act. Alderperson Brown will send Council an Email with the details. A Proclamation will be brought to the August Council Meeting. 7.3 Report from City Clerk YouTube Timestamp: 1:37:21 Discussion Summary: No Active Discussion/No Report 7.4 Report from City Attorney YouTube Timestamp: 1:37:30 Discussion Summary: City Attorney Lavine offered a brief summary report on the decision of the City’s Exterior Property Maintenance Ordinance (EPMO) Appeal. 8. Executive Session No Executive Sessions Meeting Wrap-Up 9.1 Meeting Adjourn YouTube Time Stamp: 1:39:45 Moved By: Alderperson Cantelmo Seconded By: Alderperson DeFendini All In Favor – Carried Unanimously “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” 3.1 Resolution: Amend 2023 Youth Bureau Budget for YES United Way of Tompkins County WHEREAS, the United Way of Tompkins County has advised the Ithaca Youth Bureau that Youth Employment Service will be receiving $9,600 in funding for the YES Summer Jobs Program, and WHEREAS, the goal of this program is to provide short-term subsidized internships for eligible teens needing assistance in securing employment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2023 Youth Bureau budget as follows: Increase revenue: Account # A7310-2350-1202 Youth Employment Service $9,600.00 Total $9,600.00 Increase expenses: Account # A7310-5120-1202 Part time/Seasonal $8,522.00 YES Fringe Benefits Participants $8,522 x 12.65% $1,078.00 Total $9,600.00 Carried Unanimously (10-0) “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” 3.2 Resolution Amend 2023 Youth Bureau Budget for YES Joint Youth Commission and Town of Ithaca WHEREAS, the Joint Youth Commission and the Town of Ithaca have advised the Ithaca Youth Bureau that Youth Employment Service will be receiving $75,456 in funding for the Joint Youth Commission First-Time Work Program, and WHEREAS, the goal of this program is to provide short-term subsidized internships for eligible teens needing assistance in securing employment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2023 Youth Bureau budget as follows: Increase revenue: Account # A7310-2350-1202 Youth Employment Service $74,456.00 Account # A7310-2350-1400 Administration $1,000.00 Total $75,456.00 Increase expenses: Account # A7310-5120-1202 Part time/Seasonal $59,595.00 Account # A7310-5425-1202 Office Supplies $2,450.00 Account # A7310-5445-1202 Travel & Mileage $1,172.00 Account # A7310-5460-1202 Program Supplies $2,380.00 Account # A7310-5440-1202 Staff Development $1,000.00 Account # A7310-5120-1400 Part time/Seasonal $863.00 Account #A7310-9030-1202 FICA/Medicare $4626.00 Account #A7310-9040-1202 Workers Compnesation $3259.00 Account #A7310-9030-1400 FICA/Medicare $67.00 Account #A7310-9040-1400 Workers Compnesation $44.00 Total $75,456.00 Carried Unanimously “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” 3.3 Resolution Amend 2023 Youth Bureau Budget for YES Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board WHEREAS, the Ithaca Youth Bureau has applied for funding through the Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board and will be receiving $210,000 in new funding for the Tompkins Summer Youth Employment Program, and WHEREAS, the goal of this program is to provide short-term subsidized internships for low-income eligible teens needing assistance in securing employment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2023 Youth Bureau budget as follows: Increase revenue: Account # A7310-4820-1202 Youth Employment Service $205,485.00 Account # A7310-4820-1400 Administration $4,514.00 Total $209,999.00 Increase expenses: Account # A7310-5120-1202 Part time/Seasonal $178,373.00 Account # A7310-5425-1202 Office Supplies $1,000.00 Account # A7310-5440-1202 Staff Development $1,500.00 Account # A7310-5445-1202 Travel & Mileage $500.00 Account # A7310-5460-1202 Program Supplies $1,000.00 Account # A7310-5120-1400 Part time/Seasonal $2,170.00 Account # A7310-5440-1400 Staff Development $2,000.00 YES Fringe Benefits Participants $161,245 x 12.65% $20,397.00 Other PTS (Staff) $17,128 x 15.85% $2,715.00 Admin Fringe Benefits PTS Staff $2,170 x 15.85% $344.00 Total $209,999.00 Carried Unanimously (10-0) 3.4 Amend 2023 Authorized DPW Golf Course Budget for Dona�on WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca received a dona�on from the Friends of Newman to assist with costs associated with the replacement of the Clubhouse Awning, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby accepts the dona�on and amends the 2023 Authorized DPW Golf Course Budget by an amount not to exceed $3,250 as follows for the purposes of funding a por�on of the new Clubhouse Awning: Increase appropria�on account A7250-5483 Construc�on supplies $3,250 Increase revenue account A7250-2705 Gi�s and Dona�ons $3,250 Carried Unanimously 3.5 DPW - Amendment to Personnel Roster for Salary Grade Correc�on Whereas, the confiden�al employee salary step system and formula for salary increases upon promo�on inadvertently resulted in an employee being placed at a lower salary than subordinate employees upon the employee’s recent promo�on, and Whereas, the Department of Public Works and the Human Resources Department wish to correct this inequity, and Whereas, doing so requires the approval of Common Council, now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the recent promo�on of an employee to the posi�on of Office Manager in the Department of Public Works shall result in the placement of the employee at the step 4 Office Manager salary of $65,528. Carried Unanimously 3.6 Amendment to Personnel Roster – DPW – Manager of Parking and Commons Operations WHEREAS, the Director of Transportation and Parking has recently resigned, and WHEREAS, it has been challenging to find a person with the numerous skillsets envisioned when the “Director of Parking” and “Director of Transportation and Parking” positions were created; and WHEREAS, after 10 years of having a Parking Division, and after three Directors have come and gone, we now have a better sense of the experience and skills needed for the person in this managerial position, as well as the scope of responsibilities and level of supervision required to run the division; and WHEREAS, the new position of Manager of Parking and Commons Operations will be more focused on daily repair, maintenance, and operations of our existing facilities and less focused on strategic planning of our parking systems; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Personnel Roster of the Department of Public Works be amended as follows: Add: One (1) Manager of Parking and Commons Operations Delete: One (1) Director of Transportation and Parking and be it further RESOLVED, that the position of Manager of Parking and Commons Operations shall be assigned to the Management Compensation Plan at salary grade 7, and be it further RESOLVED, that for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, the standard workday for this position shall be established at eight (8) hours per day (forty (40) hours per week), and, be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this position shall be derived from existing funds within the approved 2023 Department of Public Works budget. Carried Unanimously 3.7 Amendment to Personnel Roster – Fire Administrative Staff WHEREAS, the Ithaca Fire Department currently has one Administrative Coordinator who handles all Administrative functions of the fire department; and WHEREAS, the person who currently holds this position has indicated her intent to re�re in the Fall of 2023; and WHEREAS, the department and the community would benefit from onboarding a new Administrative Coordinator for transition training prior to the pending retirement; and WHEREAS, the department has a funded, yet unfilled Financial Management Assistant position to cover the expense; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the personnel roster of the Ithaca Fire Department be amended as follows, effective August 6, 2023: Add one (1) Administrative Coordinator And be it further RESOLVED, that the second Administrative Coordinator position will remain funded through the transition, to allow for per diem work from the re�ring Coordinator to train the new Coordinator on end of year and beginning of the year processes, and be it further RESOLVED, that upon full completion of the transition, the second Administrative Coordinator position shall be eliminated, and be it further RESOLVED, that the above changes be funded using existing funds in the 2023 IFD budget, derived from current vacant funded position in account A3410-5105-2050 Carried Unanimously 4.1 DPW – Authorization of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) has announced the availability of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds for Presidential Declaration: DR-4480 (COVID-19), and WHEREAS, prioritization criteria for the award of the grant include: projects that address climate change adaption and resiliency, projects that reduce risks associated with flooding, projects that protect and/or mitigate risk to critical infrastructure and utilities, and projects that are identified in a FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca completed a Local Flood Hazard Analysis (LFHA) in 2020, which identified flood risks from a 100-year (1% probability) event along with specific mitigation measures to reduce those flood risks, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca recently adopted the FEMA approved Hazard Mitigation Plan update prepared by Tompkins County, which includes the mitigation measures identified in the LFHA, and WHEREAS, FEMA recently issued draft flood maps for the City of Ithaca which are consistent with the flood risks identified in the LFHA, and will eventually replace the 1981 Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and show a significantly larger flood zone than the 1981 FIRMs which will greatly affect the number of properties requiring flood insurance, and WHEREAS, the proposed mitigation measures will increase flow capacity for Fall, Cascadilla, and Six Mile Creeks, prevent backflow related flooding through the storm system, reduce flood risk for large portions of the City, and reduce the flood zones shown on the proposed FEMA maps, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca, is hereby authorized and directed to submit an application in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Presidential Declaration DR-4480, in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement for such financial assistance to the City of Ithaca for design, right-of-way acquisition, construction and construction inspection of a project as described above, and it is hereby further RESOLVED, that contingent upon award of the HMGP funds, the Common Council hereby authorizes the establishment of Capital Project #913 to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of all work for the Project; and it is further RESOLVED, that contingent upon award of the HMGP funds, the sum not to exceed $1,200,000 is hereby appropriated from serial bonds and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above Project in the first instance; and it is further RESOLVED, that the total project cost shall not exceed $12,000,000 with the understanding that the breakdown of funds to be approximately $10,800,000 in HMGP funds, and $1,200,000 in City of Ithaca serial bond financing, to be administered by the Superintendent of Public Works, and be it further RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceed the amount appropriated above, the City of Ithaca Common Council shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the NYSDHSES thereof; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, and that the Superintendent of Public Works is hereby authorized to execute all certifications or reimbursement requests for HMGP funding on behalf of the City of Ithaca in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality's first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and all Project costs that are not so eligible; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried Unanimously 4.2 Funding for an Execu�ve Search Firm to Conduct the Search for a City Manager WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is, for the first �me ever, in search of a City Manager to serve as the Chief Execu�ve Officer in its new form of governance, and WHEREAS, the Mayor is recommending that the City engage Dr. Ian Coyle from Pracademic Partners, who has been instrumental in the ini�al efforts to develop a profile that will enable the City to clearly ar�culate the characteris�cs and skills necessary to atract a capable individual who will excel in this posi�on, and WHERAS, Mr. Coyle will be responsible for developing a formal recruitment brochure, doing direct targeted outreach, developing a pool of candidates and finalist, assist with the selec�on tools, assist with reference checks, and par�cipate in the process as requested, now therefore be it RESOLVED , that Common Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into a contract with Dr. Ian Coyle of Pracademic Partners to provide execu�ve search services to fill the City Manager posi�on. The contract shall be for up to $25,000, and be it further RESOLVED , an amount not to exceed $25,000 for said City Manager search be derived from Account #A1990 Unrestricted Con�ngency and transferred to Account #A1430-5435 Carried Unanimously 4.3 RESOLUTION: To Create the Position of City Manager and Establish the Standard Work Day WHEREAS, in November of 2022, the residents of the City of Ithaca overwhelmingly voted in favor of creating a City Manager to assume the executive administrative duties of the Mayor, resulting in a new form of governance that would allow the elected mayor to serve as the Political leader and serve as a voting member on Common Council; and WHEREAS, the City Manager position will be classified by the Civil Service Commission at their July 5th meeting; and WHEREAS, Common Council will have the ability to select and hire a trained, experienced person in the role of City Manager to serve as Chief Executive Officer, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Common Council hereby establishes the position of City Manager to serve as the Chief Executive Officer for the City of Ithaca starting January 1, 2024; and be it RESOLVED, that the salary of the City Manager shall be determined by Common Council at a later date; and be it further RESOLVED, that for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System, the standard workday for this position shall be established at eight (8) hours per day, forty (40) hours per week. Carried Unanimously 5.1 An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Off-Street Parking Requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 Zoning Districts ORDINANCE NO 2023-02 BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council that Chapter 325, Zoning, of the City Municipal Code be amended as follows: Section 1. Chapter 325-8, District Regulations, is hereby amended to removal all minimum off-street parking requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 zoning districts. Section 2. The City Planning and Development Board, the City Clerk and the Planning Department shall amend the district regulations chart in accordance with the amendments made herewith. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law after publication of notice as provided in the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Unanimously 5.1a An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Off-Street Parking Requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 Zoning Districts - Declaration of Lead Agency WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176-6 of the City Code require that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS, State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendment is an “Unlisted” Action pursuant to the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Ordinance, which requires environmental review under CEQR; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of the proposal to amending the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning,” to amend the off- street parking requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 zoning districts. Carried Unanimously 5.1b An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Off-Street Parking Requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 Zoning Districts - Declaration of Environmental Significance WHEREAS, The Common Council is considering a proposal to amend the Municipal Code of the City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning,” to amend the off-street parking requirements in the B-1a, B-4, and B-5 zoning districts, and WHEREAS, the appropriate environmental review has been conducted, including the preparation of a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), dated May 30, 2023, and WHEREAS, the proposed action is an “Unlisted” Action under the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, acting as lead agency, has reviewed the SEAF prepared by planning staff; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts as its own the findings and conclusions more fully set forth on the Short Environmental Assessment Form, dated May 30, 2023, and be it further RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby determines that the proposed action at issue will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that further environmental review is unnecessary, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution constitutes notice of this negative declaration and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of the same, together with any attachments, in the City Clerk’s Office, and forward the same to any other parties as required by law Carried Unanimously 5.2 An Ordinance Amending The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Zoning District Boundaries of the Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) District ORDINANCE NO. 2023-03 BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council that Chapter 325, Zoning, of the City Municipal Code be amended as follows: Section 1. The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to change the designation from B-2b to MU-2 for the following tax parcels: 63.-8-11, 63.-8-12, 63.-8- 13, and 63.-8-14. The boundaries are shown on the attached map entitled “Proposed Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) Zoning Amendment,” dated May 30, 2023. Section 2. The City Planning and Development Board, the City Clerk and the Planning Department shall amend the official zoning map in accordance with the amendments made herewith. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law after publication of notice as provided in the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Unanimously 5.2a An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Zoning District Boundaries of the Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) District - Declaration of Lead Agency WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176-6 of the City Code require that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS, State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendment is an “Unlisted” Action pursuant to the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) Ordinance, which requires environmental review under CEQR; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of the proposal to amending the Municipal Code of the City of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning,” to amend the zoning district boundaries of the Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) District. Carried Unanimously 5.2b An Ordinance to Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Zoning District Boundaries of the Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) District - Declaration of Environmental Significance WHEREAS, The Common Council is considering a proposal to amend the Municipal Code of the City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning,” to amend the zoning district boundaries of the Mixed Use 2 (MU-2) District, and WHEREAS, the appropriate environmental review has been conducted, including the preparation of a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), dated May 30, 2023, and WHEREAS, the proposed action is an “Unlisted” Action under the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, acting as lead agency, has reviewed the SEAF prepared by planning staff; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby adopts as its own the findings and conclusions more fully set forth on the Short Environmental Assessment Form, dated May 30, 2023, and be it further RESOLVED, that this Common Council, as lead agency in this matter, hereby determines that the proposed action at issue will not have a significant effect on the environment, and that further environmental review is unnecessary, and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution constitutes notice of this negative declaration and that the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of the same, together with any attachments, in the City Clerk’s Office, and forward the same to any other parties as required by law. Carried Unanimously 6.1 Appointment to the Cable Access Oversight Committee RESOLVED That, Wies Van Leuken be appointed to represent the Village of Cayuga Heights on the Access Oversight Committee for a three (3) year term to expire December 31st 2024. Carried Unanimously