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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2024-01-03YouTube Link: Date: Location: Wednesday January 3, 2024 City Hall Council Chambers COMMON COUNCIL Voting Record 1.Prologue 1.1 Oath of Office - Mayor Cantelmo 1.2 Thanks to outgoing Common Council members 1.3 Introduction of Common Council Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present Absent/Excused Mayor - Robert Cantelmo X 1st Ward - Kayla Matos X 1st Ward - Phoebe Brown X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 2nd Ward - Kris Haines-Sharp X 3rd Ward - David Shapiro X 3rd Ward - Pierre Saint-Perez X 4th Ward - Patrick Kuehl X 4th Ward - Tiffany Kumar X 5th Ward - Margaret Fabrizio X 5th Ward - Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3gpFQzu76I Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo is Sworn in by Acting City Clerk Alan Karasin- Timestamp 0:18 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo presented the outgoing Council with a City Of Ithaca Proclamation thanking former Council and recognizing former Council for their service and longstanding dedication to the City of Ithaca. Timestamp: 1:12 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo introduces new Common Council Alderpersons Kayla Matos and Phoebe Brown 1st Ward, Alderpersons Kris Haines-Sharp and Ducson Nguyen 2nd Ward, Alderpersons Pierre Saint-Perez and David Shapiro 3rd Ward, Alderperson Tiffany Kumar and Patrick Kuehl 4th Ward, and Alderpersons Margaret Fabrizio and Clyde Lederman 5th Ward. Timestamp: 10:58 1.4 Swearing In of Acting Mayor and Alternate Acting Mayor 1.5 Intermission 2.Call to Order (Will Occur at 6pm) 2.1 Emergency Evacuation Notice 3.Special Voting Item 3.1 Common Council Rules of Procedure Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo Swears in Alderperson Ducson Nguyen as Acting Mayor and Alderperson Kris Haines-Sharp is sworn in as Alternate Acting Mayor. Timestamp: 12:36 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo introduced an intermission to allow those in attendance and opportunity to speak with new Council Members as well as questions from the Press. Council will reconvene at 6 pm. Timestamp: 13:46 Discussion Summary: Meeting has been Called To Order. Council is out of Recess. Timestamp: 1:00:15 Discussion Summary: Reading of Evacuation Notice by Mayor Cantelmo. Timestamp: 1:00:27 Moved By: Kayla Matos Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Alderperson Matos motioned to Amend Order of Business Section II item (6) Petitions and Hearings Of Persons Before Council. Strike the words "30 Minutes" of Public Comments. Friendly motion made to replace 30 Minutes with 60 Minutes. Timestamp: 1:01:10 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 4.Special Presentation Before Council 4.1 State Of The City Address 5.Agenda Review 6.Reports of Municipal Officials Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Kayla Matos Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Main Motion As Amended. Strike the words "30 Minutes" of Public Comments and Replace with "60 Minutes" of Public Comments Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo delivers his State Of The City Address Timestamp: 1:10:25 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo is pulling Consent Agenda Item 10.9 Request to Amend 2023 Youth Bureau Budget from the agenda; the resolution will be brought back to Council for a vote in February. No other additions or deletions to the Agenda. Timestamp: 1:17:28 7.Proclamations and Awards 8.Review and Approval of Minutes 8.1 December 6th Common Council Meeting Minutes 9.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council 9.1 Statements from the Public Discussion Summary: Tompkins County Legislator Veronica Pillar represents County District 2 which is part of City Ward 2 and City Ward 5. Legislator Pillar presented a brief report on the following: Congrats to Mayor Elect Cantelmo, Newly Elected and Re-elected Council; A new Chair and Vice Chair was elected at the County's First meeting of the Year, Dan Klein replaced Shauna Black as Chair, Shauna Black replaced Dan Klein as Vice Chair. Thanked the City for sharing the Opioid Settlement Funds. MOU City Care Team; the County is exploring further sheltered options to reduce sheltered homelessness; the City is going to be an important partner in that exploration, and the County is looking forward to collaborating with the City. There were questions or comments from Council. Timestamp: 1:19:25 Discussion Summary: No Further Proclamations or Awards Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo pointed out to the public and colleagues that the Rules Of Procedure dictate no abstentions; recognizing that in some Boards members are not comfortable with voting on minutes for meetings they were not part of, but this is not an option in this case. Timestamp: 1:22:02 Moved By: Kayla Matos Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: The following members of the Public commented on the following topic: Homelessness/ Homeless Encampments: Zach Winn, Deb Wilke; 9.2 Privilege Of The Floor- Comments From Council and The Mayor 10.Consent Agenda Floral Ave Project: Sara Scinto-Madonich, Nathan Scinto-Madonich, Peter Hyde, Liz Bageant, Norm Pure; Unbroken Promise Initiative/Economic Stability and Collaboration with the City of Ithaca: Jordan Clemons; Violence in Gaza/Ceasefire Resolution: Margaret Ball; Floral Ave Project: Genevieve Rand, Lisa Henderson, Marie DeMott Grady, Lisa Strayer, Kelda McGurk. MOU: Emily Turner. Timestamp: 1:22:51 Written Comments were submitted by the following members of the Public: Vicki Gayle- Floral Ave Sidewalk/bike path improvements, Todd Kurzweil- Expansion and Growth, Elizabeth Bageant-Floral Ave redesign, Miyeon Oh-extension of Floral Ave sidewalk, Lillian Hwang Geddes- Ceasefire Resolution, Amelia Habicht- Grant Application being considered at 1-3-2024 Common Council Meeting, Lisa Henderson-Floral Ave Multimodal Design and Construction Project. Discussion Summary: Council Members responded to the Public's comments regarding The Jungle and Housing issues. Council also thanked a member from the public for their suggestion on a Ceasefire for Gaza. Mayor Cantelmo responded to the Floral Ave Project by informing the public the matter is currently going through a departmental review and is expected to come before Council in February. Council also encouraged the public to talk to their Town Officials as well pertaining to the Floral Ave Project. Ward 1 Council is looking forward to having meetings and working with that community. Timestamp: 1:56:18 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Brown was temporarily absent from vote. Time Stamp: 2:10:39 Moved By: Kris Haines-Sharp Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Item 10.9- Pulled from Agenda. Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 10.1 Designation of Official Newspaper 10.2 Designation Of Common Council Meetings 10.3 Approval of 2024 Travel Policy 10.4 Designation Of Official Depositories 10.5 Collateral To Secure Deposits 10.6 Public Employee Blanket Bond 10.7 Establishing Medicare Supplement 10.8 Reallocation of Position 10.9 Youth Bureau – Request to Amend 2023 Youth Bureau Budget 11.City Administration Committee 12.Planning and Economic Development Committee 13.New Business Items 13.1 Resolution Approving Updates to City of Ithaca Purchasing Procedures Discussion Summary: No Items Submitted Discussion Summary: No Items Submitted Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo requested unanimous consent to add CREST Fund- Cass Park Resolution to Agenda as New Business Item 13.25 There were no objections from Council. - Timestamp: 2:11:05 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo explained to New Council members, that an entire reading of a Resolution is not required, reading the Resolves is acceptable especially when the Resolution is an extremely wordy Bond Resolution. Mayor Cantelmo noted there is a Memo from City Attorney Ari Levine that helps to summarize the Resolution that has been read into the record. Mayor Cantelmo also noted that the dollar value threshold and the change policy are reflective of what staff research has reflected and believes conforms with Federal purchasing guidelines Timestamp: 2:11:44 Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Tiffany Kumar 13.2 GIAC NYSEG Easement 321 West Court St. 13.3 2024 Bond Resolution Requests Motion Summary: Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Acting City Attorney Victor Kessler was present to take questions from Council. Kessler noted that this is a fairly standard NYSEG Easement. Power is needed at the Gym and cannot be turned on without a Transformer. Timestamp: 2:15:01 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo confirmed with Acting City Attorney Kessler that the Bond Resolutions can be Block Moved meaning each Bond Resolution does not have to be read separately. Each Bond Resolution has to be a 13.4 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $11,500,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY PART OF THE COSTS OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST HILL FIRE STATION, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Roll Call. Timestamp: 2:16:14 Alderperson Fabrizio spoke briefly about the Fire Department Bond Resolution, Agenda item 13.4, and Cass Park Renovations. Deputy City Controller Scott Andrew was invited up to take questions and comments from Council regarding Bond Ratings clarifying much of the awards received are Federally Reimbursable, monies must be spent on the Projects and then the City is Reimbursed. Further discussion continued with questions from Council. Timestamp: 2:17:24 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: Bond Resolution Block Moved Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The Question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp : 2:32:54 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 13.5 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,088,750 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE EAST STATE STREET CULVERT REPLACEMENT, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF TWO FIRE PUMPER VEHICLES, FOR SAID CITY. Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:33:56 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:34:32 13.7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF FLOOD MITIGATION STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.8 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,853,537 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF ITHACA AREA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: 13.7 unintentionally skipped over and presented after 13.8 Bond Resolution Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows - Timestamp: 2:35:38 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 13.9 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $900,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Discussion Summary: 13.8 unintentionally presented for Roll Call before 13.7 Flood Mitigation Storm Sewer Improvements Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows Timestamp: 2:35:26 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:36:17 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 13.10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $559,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE VEHICLES, FOR SAID CITY. 13.11 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $325,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RAW MAIN WATER REPLACEMENT, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp : 2:36:29 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows-Timestamp: 2:37:05 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 13.12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL SOUTH HILL AND WEST HILL FIRE STATIONS, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,782,310 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:37:30 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:38:03 13.14 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $420,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE SEWER PORTION OF THE RENOVATION OF THE 510 FIRST STREET WATER AND SEWER BUILDING, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $280,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE WATER PORTION OF THE RENOVATION OF THE 510 FIRST STREET WATER AND SEWER BUILDING, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:38:29 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 13.16 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING OF SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE 900 BLOCK OF STEWART AVENUE, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:39:00 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:39:25 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X DESIGN AND PLANNING OF BATHROOM IMPROVEMENTS IN CASS PARK, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.18 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $394,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF CASS PARK POOL DECK IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:40:11 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:40:40 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 13.19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $282,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.20 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE SENECA STREET PARKING GARAGE RECONSTRUCTION, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:41:16 Vote Passed 9-2 Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:42:03 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 13.21 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $587,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE CREATION OF A CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE CREATION OF A DETAILED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACTION PLAN, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:42:27 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly 13.23 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $90,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF REPLACING ELEMENTS OF THE VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. 13.24 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY DAMS, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows- Timestamp: 2:42:52 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: he question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows Timestamp: 2:43:23 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl 13.25 CREST FUNDING- Cass Park 14.Mayor Appointments 14.1 Appointment Of Marriage Officers Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on Roll Call which resulted as follows Timestamp: 2:43:53 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Read Into the Record by Alderperson Brown. Added to Agenda as New Business Item 13.25. Youth Bureau- Request for a Capital Project Account for Cass Park Union Fields Bathroom and Cold Storage Timestamp: 2:44:24 Moved By: Phoebe Brown Seconded By: Tiffany Kumar Motion Summary: Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 14.2 Appointment to Housing Board Review Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Tiffany Kumar Motion Summary: All Alderpersons are designated as Marriage Officers for the year 2024 as well as outgoing Alderperson Brock and Alderperson Fleming. Last year Council set a precedent that retiring Council Members may opt into remaining Marriage Officers through appeal to Council. Timestamp: 2:47:19 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Tiffany Kumar Motion Summary: David Wahl, William Olney, John Barradas, Christopher Anagnost and Brian Grout are reappointed to the Housing Board of Review for a Three (3) Year Term to expire December 31st, 2026. Timestamp: 2:49:00 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 14.3 Appointment To Board of Zoning Appeals 14.4 Appointment To Building Code Of Appeals Board Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Marshall McCormick is reappointed as Alternate Member to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three (3) year term to expire December 31st, 2026. Timestamp: 2:49:26 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Ernie Bayles, Brian Grout and Lou Vogel are reappointed to the Building Code of Appeals Board for a three (3) year term to expire December 31st 2026. Timestamp: Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 14.5 Appointment To Community Police Board Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Erine Bayles, Brian Grout, and Lou Vogel are reappointed to the Building Code of Appeals Board for a three (3) term to expire December 31st, 2026. Timestamp: 2:49:53 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Richard C. Rogers and Johnny L. Wright are reappointed to the Community Police Board for a two (2) year term effective January 1, 2023, and expire December 31st, 2024. Terms have been backdated to January 1st, 2023, as appropriate. Michael Simmons and Mery Bursic were reappointed for a two (2) year term beginning January 1st, 2024, with a term to expire December 31st, 2025. Timestamp: 2:50:20 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 15.Report of the City Manager 15.1 Report from City Manager 16.Report of the Controller 16.1 Report from City Controller's Office 17.Reports from Council and Staff 17.1 Reports of Council Liaisons 17.2 Report Of City Clerk 17.3 Reports Of City Attorney Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo invited City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff to provide their inaugural report. City Manager gave an explanation of what Council is to expect in the Monthly City Manager report. This month's report maps out the first 100 days plan of the City Manager and what is intended in future months. City Manager talked about a year-end review that highlights departmental accomplishments. this will be published to Public. Timestamp: 2:51:01 Discussion Summary: No Report from City Controller. City Manager announced Steve Thayer has officially retired and Deputy City Controller Scott Andrew is serving in the Intermin capacity. City Manager is looking to create a Monthly Financial Report rather than the traditional verbal report every month. Timestamp: 2:54:39 Discussion Summary: No Report At This Time. Discussion Summary: Acting City Clerk provided Council with a brief update; reminding Councill to submit Financial Disclosure Statements are due by the end of January and made available to the public by February 1st 2024. The Clerk's Office is now using a new Software Tool called Granicus/Peak. Agenda's will be distributed through the online tool called Legislate and that will be available for access in hopefully by the February Meeting. IURA- Ithaca Urband Renewal Agency has announced they are now accepting Funding proposals to address Community Development needs through the Community Development Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnership know as the Home Programs. In 2024 $622,000 in the CDBG and $317,000 in the Home Funds are anticipated to be available for Affordable Housing, Public Facility Infrastructure, Economic Development and Public Service Projects Timestamp: 2:59:21 Discussion Summary: Assistant City Attorney Victor Kessler will be Acting City Attorney. Briefly explained to Council that this part of the Meeting is where the City Attorney reports anything fit for the Public, the City Attorney is there is give Advice 18.Executive Session 19.Meeting Wrap Up of Council, or updates on Pending Litigation. Timestamp: 3:03:29 Discussion Summary: No Executive Session Needed Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo announced that every Wednesday for the Month Of January, Council will be meeting for either a Work Session or a Training Session. One Agenda outlining the meetings for the rest of the month will be generated, and there will be No Public Comment or Voting Items at any of those meetings Timestamp: 3:04:07 Meeting Adjourn Moved By: Kris Haines-Sharp Seconded By: Tiffany Kumar Motion Summary: Meeting Adjourned Timestamp: 3:05:15 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Submitted By: Shaniqua Lewis Deputy City Clerk - City of Ithaca Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Wed 1/3/2024 11:42 AM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Clerk <clerk@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo < rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org > ;Shaniqua Lewis <slewis@cityofithaca.org > Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Vicki Last Name Gayle Street Address Municipality *Note this may be different from your zip code r- 14850 State NY Floral Ave sidewalk/bikepath improvements Date Jan 3,2024 Ms. Erin Cuddihy, P.E. Transportation Engineer City of lthaca Department of Public Works 108 East Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Erin, l'm pleased to submit this letter of support for the City of Ithaca's Floral Avenue Multimodal Design and Construction project, and the related Transportation Alternatives Program/Carbon Reduction Program (TAP/CRP) application am excited that the City of lthaca is doing this project in response to the widely circulated petition from neighbors requesting safety improvements to Floral Avenue. The plan which includes sidewalk improvements, a place for people to bike, better crosswalks, and traffic calming, will make FloralAve. a better place to live and travel. I live nearby in the Town of lthaca in the Amabel Housing development which has added 31 households that would benefit from this improvement. I look fonvard having a safe corridor for all of our neighbors in the FloralAve area to be able to walk/bike/drive safely to Downtown lthaca, to shopping, to the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, etc. Topic of Discussion Your Comments Please recognize that this is supported not only by pedestrians but drivers as wellwho risk unintentional collisions on this dark and narrow street. Sincerely, Vicki Gayle and Karen Comstock Contact lnformation - Email not displaying correctly? View it in ypg1lpwsgl One of the key reasons we chose to settle in the Town of lthaca was the City's commitment to fostering a safe and accessible environment for its residents. The FloralAvenue Multimodal project aligns seamlessly with our expectations, and we are eager to experience the benefits it will bring daily. We are excited about the prospect of walking, running, and biking securely to Downtown lthaca, local shopping establishments, and the scenic Cayuga Waterfront Trail. The enhancements promised by this project not only cater to our immediate needs but also contribute to the community's overall well-being. We commend the City of lthaca for proactively addressing the concerns of its residents and for championing initiatives that prioritize the safety and convenience of all community members. We are confident that the FloralAvenue Multimodal Design and Construction project will not only meet but exceed expectations, further enhancing the charm and functionality of our neighborhood. We appreciate your dedication to making the Town of lthaca a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly community. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact of this project and are grateful for the City's commitment to ensuring the well-being of its residents. Sincerely Miyeon Oh, MD and Egan Allen, MD Email not displaying correctly? View it in yguLrbtqlygel Gilr Contact lnformation Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Wed 1/3/2024 1 1:07 AM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Clerk <clerk@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo < rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org >;Shaniqua Lewis < slewis@cityofithaca.org > Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Todd Last Name Kurzweil Street Address Municipality "Note this may be different from your zip code State Topic of Discussion Your Comments Contact lnformation Ithaca Ny Expansion and Growth Let's take care of what we have currently better before expansion and growth Please codify the downtown building guidelines as well as update the Commons Ordinance more realistically Focus on improving what is now and how we can tweak that for our current population We can do better for our current stakeholders with what we now have How about a couple years moratorium on bigger projects and focus on the social fabric of our communities Email not displaying correctly? View it in ypq@p1yge1 tdatkuzweil@yahoo.com Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Wed 1/3/2024 9:20 AM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Clerk <clerk@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;RobertCantelmo < rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org >;Shaniqua Lewis < slewis@cityofithaca.org > Common Counci! Public Comment Form First Name Elizabeth Last Name Bageant Street Address Municipality "Note this may be different from your zip code Ithaca State Topic of Discussion 14850 FloralAve redesign Your Comments I am writing to express my support for the FloralAve Multimodal Design and Construction project. I am a resident of 134 and have been involved in efforts over the years to make the road safer for all users. I believe this proposal has the potential for significant positive impacts for both residents and the thousands of people who use 13A as their daily commuting route (5,000-6,000 cars per day in 2019 according to the NYS Traffic Data Viewer). The portion of the 134 served by this project is currently terrifying-not only for walkers and bikers, but also for motorists who fear hitting someone. I wanted to share two observations from my perspective as a resident of 13A: First, some people have questioned why this is needed when the Black Diamond Trail connecting the Waterfront Trail to Buttermilk is underway. The BDT is a welcome resource, but it does not serve people who are living on FloralAve between the community gardens and the edge of the city, as there will be no access point available to them (the BDT is planned for the other side of the inlet). I also wanted to highlight that 13A is not served by TCAT. This means that residents of 134, Glenside and other adjacent neighborhoods who do not have a car have no alternative but to walk or bike on this road to get into town. This project would help them be able to do so safely. I hope that the FloralAve Multimodal Design and Construction proposal will have the city's full support. Contact lnformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in ypgr lpwge1 Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com> lue 1/2/2024 9:20 PM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Clerk <clerk@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo < rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org >;Shaniqua Lewis < slewis@cityofithaca.org > Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Miyeon Last Name Street Address oh - Municipality "Note this may be different from your zip code Ithaca State Topic of Discussion NY extension of floral ave side walk Your Comments January 2,2024 Miyeon Oh, MD and Egan Allen, MD 103 lnlet Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Ms. Erin Cuddihy, P.E. Transportation Engineer City of lthaca Department of Public Works 108 East Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Subject: Letter of Support for FloralAvenue Multimodal Design and Construction Project Dear Ms. Erin Cuddihy, We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for the City of lthaca's FloralAvenue Multimodal Design and Construction project and the associated Transportation Alternatives Program/Carbon Reduction Program (TAP/CRP) application. The decision to embark on this initiative in response to the community's collective callfor enhanced safety measures on FloralAvenue is commendable. As recent residents who have relocated from Rochester, NY to the Town of lthaca, we are particularly delighted by the prospect of witnessing positive transformations in our new neighborhood. Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Tue 1/2/2024 1 1:13 AM To;Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Clerk <clerk@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Shaniqua Lewis < slewis@cityofithaca.org > Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Lillian Last Name Hwang Geddes Street Address tE- Municipality *Note this may be different from your zip code State Topic of Discussion Your Comments Contact lnformation '14850 NY Ceasefire resolution 2.3 million Palestinian people trapped in Gaza are living through genocide in realtime, as lsrael bombs, starves, and displaces them. The lsraeli military has been bombing Gaza since Oct. 7,2023. lsrael has killed 30,000+ Palestinians, including 11,000+ children and 104 journalists, the latest figures reported by Euro-Med Human Rights Jt/onitor. Another 56,000+ Palestinian people have been wounded. lsrael has bombed multiple hospitals, refugee camps, schools, mosques, and the oldest church in Gaza, while forcing out Palestinian people from their homes amid bombings. lsrael has displaced 1.9 million Palestinians, 85% of Gaza's population. I am hoping that the City of lthaca will pass a ceasefire resolution. Although local governments cannot directly impact foreign policy, I believe that the more people and local governments speak out against what is happening, the more pressure will be put on the federal government to stop supporting lsrael's military. Field not completed Email not displaying correctly? View it in ypg1lplggel Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Tue 1/2/2024 9:14 AM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <rcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Clerk <clerk@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Shaniqua Lewis < slewis@ cityofithaca.org > Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Amelia Last Name Habicht Street Address Municipality "Note this may be different from your zip code Ithaca State NY Topic of Discussion Grant application under consideration at 113124 common council meeting Your Comments Ithaca Common Council members, Please see the letter found at the link below, which I have sent by mailto Erin Cuddihy. Thank you, -Amelia Habicht, lthaca NYhIps:/docs.google.comidocumenUd/1 H EdArMROtz9Kf6vcB W-sd2h p EaY kzvwNS9Qt6 rTlqVE/ed it?usp=sbaing Contact lnformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in vour browser. Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Fri 12/29/2023 5:21 PM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Laura Lewis <MayorLewis@cityoflthaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Clerk <clerk@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Shaniqua Lewis < slewis @cityofithaca.org > Common Counci! Public Comment Form First Name Lisa Last Name Henderson Street Address G Ithaca NY FloralAvenue Multimodal Design and Construction project I support the design of and construction of a sidewalk where it's missing on the west side of Floral Ave. (Route 13A in the City of Ithaca)and a 10'wide multiuse path on the east side of Floral Ave. I live on lnlet Rd, in the newAmabeldevelopment, which is off of Route 134, about a mile from the intersection of Floral Ave. and W. State St. Right now, there is no safe way for me or my neighbors to walk or bike to town. We would have to walk along the shoulder of Route 13A, which is not very wide. A sidewalk and path reaching Amabel would provide safe, green ways for us to be paft of the lthaca community. Thank you. Email not displaying correctly? View it in ypgr pro3ygel Municipality "Note this may be different from your zip code State Topic of Discussion Your Comments Contact lnformation Designation of Official Newspaper RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section C-113 of the City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year 2024 Carried Unanimously 11-0 Resolution Designation of Common Council Meetings RESOLVED, That the regular meetings of the Common Council, for the year 2024, be held at 6:00 p.m., on the first Wednesday of each month, in Common Council Chambers, at City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York and through the City of Ithaca Public Meetings YouTube Channel unless otherwise determined by Common Council Carried Unanimously 11-0 Resolution Approval of Travel Policy WHEREAS, there is to be held during the coming official year a) the New York State Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting and Training School; b) the New York State Conference of Mayors Fall Training School for Fiscal Officers and Municipal Clerks, and other national and regional conferences as applicable; and WHEREAS, it is determined by the Mayor and Common Council that attendance by certain municipal officials and City employees at one or more of these meetings, conferences or schools benefits the municipality; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That Common Council, the Mayor and City employees are hereby authorized to attend said conferences or other applicable training events during 2024; and, be it further RESOLVED, That the cost for all events must be derived from existing 2024 Departmental Budgets with appropriate approvals obtained as applicable; and, be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution shall take effect immediately Carried Unanimously 11-0 Designation of Official Depositories RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section C-34 of the City Charter, the Tompkins Trust Company, the JP Morgan Chase Bank, M & T Bank and NYCLASS be, they are, hereby designated as the official depositories of all City Funds for the year 2024. Carried Unanimously 11-0 Resolution Collateral to Secure Deposits RESOLVED, That the collateral deposited by the Tompkins Trust Company, JP Morgan Chase, M&T Bank and NYCLASS as reported be approved as to form and sufficiency. Carried Unanimously 11-0 Resolution - Public Employee's Blanket Bond RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 11 of the Public Officers Law, the following Bond, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, be, and is hereby approved in all respects for the year 2024 Faithful Performance Blanket Bond Coverage by Travelers Insurance Company $3,000,000 Carried Unanimously 11-0 Resolu�on: To Establish Eligibility Criteria for Medicare Supplement MS4 Whereas, on October 4, 2023 Common Council passed a resolu�on adding the Medicare Supplement MS4 for re�rees and at the �me the city had not established its full criteria for eligibility, and Whereas, in December of 2023 the Controller and HR Director discussed criteria based on analysis completed by the Controller and recommend extending the Medicare Supplement MS4 to re�rees on all city health insurance plans (currently Classic Blue and Pla�num), now therefore be it Resolved that the criteria for eligibility for the Medicare Supplement MS4 be: 1.Any re�ree who is on a city health insurance plan and has Medicare A and B at �me of enrollment. 2.Employees re�ring may use sick leave buyout to purchase Medicare Supplement MS4. 3.Any re�ree may sign up for or switch to Medicare Supplement during the open enrollment period. 4.Medicare Supplement MS4 is available to spouse/domes�c partner. 5.Re�ree and spouse/domes�c partner will pay the re�ree rate established by Common Council Carried Unanimously 11-0 Reallocation of Positions – Assistant Chief Operators WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works requested a review of the Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator and Assistant Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator positions to ensure they are appropriately graded on the CSEA Administrative Unit compensation plan, and WHEREAS, the review determined that a permanent and material growth in the supervisory responsibilities of both positions has occurred, and WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department reviewed the point factor evaluations of both positions and determined that the growth in responsibilities merits an increased point factor rating, which results in the reallocation of the positions to a higher salary grade, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the positions of Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator and Assistant Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator be reallocated from Grade 15 to Grade 16 of the CSEA Administrative Unit compensation plan, and be it further RESOLVED, that funding for this reallocation shall be derived from within the approved Department of Public Works budget. Carried Unanimously 11-0 5 PURCHASING RESPONSIBILITY The City of Ithaca Controller’s Office is hereby authorized to make all purchases of necessary goods and services by any means legal within the Stateof New York and within all applicable rules andregulations and in the best interest of the taxpayers of the City of Ithaca. In keeping with General Municipal Law 104-b, which requires the identification of the individual or individuals responsible for purchasing and their respective titles, the following individual(s), name(s) and title(s), are responsible for purchasing for City of Ithaca: Scott A. Andrew Deputy City Controller 62 Carried Unanimously 11-0 Authorize Execution of Utility Easement at 321 West Court Steet WHEREAS, the City is constructing a new gym facility at 321 West Court Street for use by the Greater Ithaca Activities Center and other City programs, and WHEREAS, NYSEG requires the execution of an easement for utility infrastructure in order to provide electrical service to the facility; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to execute an easement in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto and any such further documents as may be necessary to effectuate the transfer of the easement. 88 Carried Unanimously 11-0 BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3,2024 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $325,000 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RAW MAIN WATER REPLACEMENT, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize bonds for the financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the aff,rrmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section l. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of the replacement of the cast iron water main from the reservoir to the Water Treatment Plant, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $325,000 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is hereby determined to be $325,000, which specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $325,000 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. 4 129-6 l 80-23 l 8. r Section 3. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 ofparagraph (a) of Section 1 1.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4 The faith and credit of said City of lthaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller 4129-6180-2318.1 1-L- shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7 The City Controller is hereby further authorized, at his sole discretion, to execute a project financing and loan agreement, and any other agreements with the New York State Department of Health and/or the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, including amendments thereto, and including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the financing or refinancing of the specific object or purpose described in Section t hereof, or a portion thereof, by a serial bond issue of said City in the event of the sale of same to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. Section 8. The intent of this resolution is to give the City Controller sufficient authority to execute those agreements, instruments or to do any similar acts necessary to effect the issuance of the aforesaid serial bonds without resorting to further action of this Common Council. Section 9 The power to issue and sell notes to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law is hereby delegated to the City Controller. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said City Controller consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 10. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the City by the facsimile 4 l 29-6 I 80-23 I 8. I -J- signature of the City Controller, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. Section I 1. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: l) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorizedin violation of the provisions of the Constitution. 4r29-6l80-23l8 l -4- Section i2. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 13. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or summary form in the Ithaca Journol, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. 4 I 29-61 80-23 I 8. I -5- The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Phoebe Brown Votins Ave Kris Haines-Sharp Voting Ave Marsaret Fahrizio Votins Ave The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. {<*{.{.*{. 4t29-6180-23t8.1 -6- Pierre Saint-Perez Voting Aye Tiffany Kumar Voting Aye Patrick Kuehl Voting Aye Clyde Lederman Voting Aye Carried 11-0 BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3.2024, A RESOLUTION AUTHOzuZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3OO,OOO BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL SOUTH HILL AND WEST HILL FIRE STATIONS, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize bonds for the financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Common Council of the City of lthaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section l. For the class of objects or purposes of paying the cost of the reconstruction of the Central South Hill and West Hill Fire Stations, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, consisting of structural renovations, windows, roofs, utility and energy renovations, as well as incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued S300,000 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is hereby determined to be $300,000, which class of objects or purposes is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and the plan for the financing thereof is by 4152-6401-6974.1 the issuance of the 5300,000 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is twenty-five years, pursuant to subdivision 12(a)(1) of paragraph (a) of Section I 1.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the 4152-6401 -6974.1 -2- State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated offrcial of the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. 4152-6401-6974.1 a-J- Section 8.The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorizedin violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9.This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or summary form in the lthaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. 4t52-6401-6974.1 -4- The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Mayor Robert Cantelmo Voting Aye The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. *.*{.*rk*< 4152-U0t-6974.t -5- Pierre Saint-Perez Voting Aye Tiffany Kumar Voting Aye Patrick Kuehl Voting Aye Clyde Lederman Voting Aye Marsaret Fabrizio Votins Ave Carried 11-0 BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3,2024. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,782,310 BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS. IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize bonds for the financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affrrmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the class of objects or purposes of paying the cost of transportation improvements, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued 51,782,310 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, Section 2.It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is hereby determined to be $1,782,310, which class of objects or purposes is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $1,782,310 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution; provided, however, that to the extent that any Federal or State grants-in-aid are 4t60-9927 -2782.1 received for such class of objects or purposes, the amount of bonds to be issued pursuant to this resolution shall be reduced dollar-for-dollar. Section 3. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is five years, pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph (a) of Section 1 1.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax suffrcient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the .| -L- 4160-9927-2782.1 State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. 4160-9927 -2782.1 -J- Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: l) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or summary form in the lthaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. 4160-9927 -2782.t -4- The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Clvde Lederman Votins Aye Marsaret Fabrizio Votins Ave The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. {.***** 4160-9927 -2782.1 -5- Phoebe Brown Voting Aye Ducson Nguyen Voting Aye Carried 11-0 BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3, 2024. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $42O,OOO BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COLTNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE SEWER PORTION OF THE RENOVATION OF THE 5I O FIRST STREET WATER AND SEWER BUILDING, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which as such will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize bonds for the financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section l. For the specific object or purpose of paying design and planning costs for renovation for the sewer portion of the 5 l0 First Street Water and Sewer Building, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $420,000 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is hereby determined to be $420,000, which specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $420,000 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. 4 I s8-6426-0686. l Section 3. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62'd(2no) of paragraph (a) of Section 1 1.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of lthaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or ruIe of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller 4r58-6426-0686.1 1 shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. 4158-6426-0686.t -J- Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorizedin violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Otherthan as specified inthis resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or sunmary form in the lthaca Journal, the offrcial newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. 4 l 58-6426-0686. r -4- The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Pierre Saint-Perez Voting Aye Marsaret Fabrizio Votins Ave The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. ****d.* 4 158-6426-0686. l -5- Carried 11-0 BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3, 2024. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $28O,OOO BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING FOR THE WATER PORTION OF THE RENOVATION OF THE 5IO FIRST STREET WATER AND SEWER BUILDING, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which as such will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize bonds for the financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affrrmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section I For the specific object or purpose of paying design and planning costs for renovation of the water portion of the 510 First Street Water and Sewer Building, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $280,000 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is hereby determined to be $280,000, which specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $280,000 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. 4133-6438-9966.1 Section 3 It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62nd(2nd) of paragraph (a) of Section 1 1.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of lthaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller 4t33-6438-9966.1 1-L- shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7.All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. 4 I 33-6438-9966. I -J- Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: l) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or sunrmary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. 4133-6438-9966.t -4- The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Phoebe Brown Voting Aye N David Shapiro Votine Aye Margaret Fabrizio Yotine Ave The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. V **{.rF** 4 I 33-6438-9966. l -5- Carried 11-0 BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3,2024. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5O,OOO BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING OF SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT IN THE 9OO BLOCK OF STEWART AVENUE, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which as such will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize bonds for the financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying design and planning costs for replacement of curb, retaining wall, associated sidewalk and drainage infrastructure for the 900 Block of Stewart Avenue, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $50,000 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is hereby determined to be $50,000, which specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $50,000 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. 4t33-1392-7246.1 Section 3. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62nd(2'o) of paragraph (a) of Section 1 1.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of lthaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller 4133-1392-7246.1 a-L- shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. 4133-1392-7246.1 -J- Section 8 The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: l) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorizedin violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Otherthan as specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 10. This reso lution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full or summary form in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. 4133-1392-7246.1 -4- The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Margaret Fabrizio Votins Ave The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. ***,F{<{. 4133-1392-7246.1 -5- Phoebe Brown Voting AYe Ducson Nguyen Voting AYe Kris Haines-Sharp Voting Aye Piene Saint-Perez Voting AYe Tiffany Kumar Voting Aye Patrick Kuehl Voting Aye Clvde Lederman Voting AYe Carried 11-0 BOND RESOLUTION DATED JANUARY 3, 2024. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5O,OOO BONDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF DESIGN AND PLANNING OF BATHROOM IMPROVEMENTS IN CASS PARK, IN AND FOR SAID CITY. WHEREAS, the capital project hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which as such will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize bonds for the financing thereof, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying design and planning costs for the bathroom improvements at the bathroom building at Cass Park near the pavilion and the Children's Garden, in and for the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $50,000 bonds pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is hereby determined to be $50,000, which specific object or purpose is hereby authorized at said maximum estimated cost, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of the $50,000 bonds of said City authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. 4146-0557 -6270.1 Section 3. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years, pursuant to subdivision 62nd(2no) of paragraph (a) of Section 1 1.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of the City; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller 4146-0557 -6270.1 ,\ shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Controller, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the City), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the City Controller. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the City not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. 4146-0557 -6270.1 a-J-