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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-2024-02-07YouTube Link: Date: Location: Wednesday February 7, 2024 City Hall Council Chambers COMMON COUNCIL Voting Record 1. Call to Order 2. Agenda Review 3. Reports of Municipal Officials 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: Meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert Cantelmo. Timestamp 0:53 1.1 Emergency Evacuation Notice Discussion Summary: Emergency Evacuation Notice read into the record by Mayor Robert Cantelmo- Timestamp: 1:06 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Shapiro asked to remove agenda item 8.11 IFD Crest Funding from Consent Agenda and will be agenda item 9.10 on voting items. Alderperson Fabrizio would like to remove agenda item 8.3 Amendment To Personnel Roster PW Assistant Civil Engineer from Consent Agenda and will be agenda item 9.11 on voting items. Timestamp1:48 Discussion Summary: Report from Tompkins County Legislator Veronica Pillar: Two civil service workshops are being offered by the County, February 18th and February 25th. The announcement can be found on the County's Website. County Legislature recognized February as Black History Month in Tompkins County. Assessment Director Jay Franklin gave a short but informative presentation on how tax levies and tax basis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHsT-W_KmAQ&list=PLfplo_VA57eoynrqxkGvi11vxHlwByjZw&index=3 4.Proclamations and Awards 4.1 J. Diann Sams African American History Month Award 5.Special Presentations 5.1 Community Justice Center Overview rates work explaining how the tax rate is just a mathematical consequence of the former two. Legislator Pillar encouraged everyone in the public to go back and watch the meeting video. Alderperson Brown expressed disappointment in the County voting down the Cease Fire Resolution. Timestamp 2:41 Discussion Summary: Dr. Baruch J. Whitehead is named as the 2024 J.Diann Sams Annual African American History Month Recognition Honorary Recipient for the month of February and throughout the entire calendar year. In attendance; Dr. Baruch Whitehead, J.R Clairborne Committee Chair, Jack Nelson one of two children of Dian Sams, along with eight (8) former recipients. In memory of past honorees who are no longer with us, Mr. Clairborne recognized them by calling their names and asked the public to respond by saying " Ase' " The honorees are, the late Dr James E. Turner, the late Mrs. Francise Eastman, the late Abraham Lee, the late Jackie Melton Scott, and the late Kirby Edmonds. Ase'. Timestamp 5:42 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Phoebe Brown 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: Monalita Smiley Executive Director of CJC presented a slide show giving a Community Justice Center overview and outlining the plans to Reimagine Public Safety. Monalita provided a summary of plan descriptions, project milestones, and the next steps going into 2024 structured around Innovative & Inclusive Recruitment and Retention for Law Enforcement, Community Healing Plan, Officer Wellness, Alternative Response (Wraparound 6.Review and Approval of Minutes 6.1 January 3rd, 2024, Common Council Minutes 7.Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council 7.1 Statement From The Public 7.2 Privilege of the Floor - Mayor and Council Health and Human Services Delivery), Culturally Responsive Training, Traffic Stop Enforcement Results, Analysis, Traffic Calming and Control Study, and a 911 Dispatch and Policing Dashboard plan. Timestamp 19:03 Discussion Summary: Alderperson Kuehl temporarily stepped away and was absent from the vote. Timestamp 47:02 Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Tiffany Kumar Motion Summary: Vote Passed 10-0 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 Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: The following members of the public presented their thoughts and concerns on the following topics: Bethany OjaLehto Mays, Siobhan Hull, Fenya Bartram, Ace Dufresne- Justice50; Kady Nawrocki-Unbroken Promise Initiative MOU with the city and meeting with Ward 1 Representatives, Theresa F Alt- What's not on the agenda, Affordable Housing, Kathryn March, Shreni Rajbhandary, David Holmberg-Ithaca Pokhara Sister City, Ken Glover- Job Training and Internships, Jordan Clemons- UPI/TCAT update, UPI/City of Ithaca, Robert Lynch-Rules Of Procedure/Pledge of Allegiance, Lisa Strayer, Kelda McGurk, Anneka Ryan-Floral Ave Safety, Zach Winn-IPD signing bonus, Homeless Encampment, City of Ithaca. The mayor was presented with gifts "Tokens of Affection" from the municipality of Pokhara. Written Comments submitted by Ace Dufresne-Justice50, Eesha Duvvuri-Justice50, Kathryn Marini- Justice50. Timestamp 47:24 8.Consent Agenda 8.1 Amendment to Personnel Roster- IPD- Police Captain 8.2 Amendment to Personnel Roster- DPW- Assistant Civil Engineer 8.3 Amendment to Personnel Roster-DPW- Assistant Director of Engineering Services 8.4 Amendment to Personnel Roster – DPW--Electrician 8.5 Amendment to Personnel Roster – Executive Assistant to the City Manager Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo responded to the public's comments regarding the Green New Deal by saying he is eager to work with the administration and Sustainability Director in implementing goals; we are at approximately 45% of the 50% capital project beneficiary target in Justice50; legislative and planning strategies are continuing in the next few weeks. Mayor Cantelmo thanked the public for their timely comments. Council members took the opportunity to thank the members of the public for coming out and expressed gratitude for sharing their comments. Council members responded to the public's comments regarding the Floral Ave project, Justice50, zoning and homelessness, and the public's level of frustration on past and current issues. Timestamp 1:39:12 Moved By: Tiffany Kumar Seconded By: Clyde Lederman Motion Summary: Timestamp 1:55:50 Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Abstain 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: Consent agenda item 8.3 moved from consent agenda to New Business Member Filed new agenda item 9.11 8.6 Request To Amend 2024 Roster Of The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) 8.7 Request to Amend 2023 Youth Bureau Budget 8.8 S.Brock Special Joint Committee (SJC) Engagement Letter 8.9 Appointment to Recreation and Partnership Board- Alderperson Shapiro and Alderperson Kuehl 8.10 Appointments Tompkins County Council of Government- TCCOG 8.11 IFD CREST Funding- Request for a capital project account for IFD Fire/Rescue Boat 9.New Business / Member Filed 9.1 Resolution-2024 Water and Sewer Rates Discussion Summary: Consent agenda item 8.11 moved from consent agenda to New Business Member Filed new agenda item 9.10 Discussion Summary: Council member Fabrizo proposed to table the vote to allow for more discussion; wants to see justification on how rates were calculated and approved by former Council. Council member Shapiro agreed with Fabrizio feeling it is hard to vote for an increase and spending without having any rational; Alderperson Kuehl wants to see analytical data. Mike Thorne, Superintendent Of Public Works Engineering spoke to Council to provide feedback and clarification as to how rates have been established. Discussion continued in length between council members. Acting City Attorney Kessler was given an opportunity to weigh in on the discussion. Timestamp 1:56:01 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Alderperson Lederman moved to close debate. Debate Closed. Timestamp 2:21:01 Vote Passed 8-3 9.2 ENERGYWERX- DOE 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: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Resolution approved as moved. Timestamp 2:21:38 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 Discussion Summary: Rebecca Evans, Director of Sustainability was asked by Council to provide a brief overview of the EnergyWerx plan and to respond to questions and comments from council. Timestamp 2:21:46 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Tiffany Kumar Motion Summary: Vote Passed 11-0 Carried Unanimously 9.3 $100K Bonds-Climate Action Planning and Ithaca Green New Deal 9.4 Extending Hiring Incentive- Ithaca Police Department 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: Rebecca Evans provided a brief over view and responded to questions and comments from Council. Timestamp 2:24:45 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Friendly amendment made by Mayor Cantelmo; the amount of the Capital Project amount is going to be $936,000. Friendly to the mover and seconder 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: Discussions focused on the monetary incentive of $20,000 agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association for officers who transfer laterally to the Ithaca Police Department. Alderperson Shapiro will be voting against this resolution as well as Alderperson Brown. City Attorney Maury Josephson explained to Council that this is not a new spending item, but it just extends the current incentive., Chief Kelly was present to 9.5 Resolution- Amend Newman Golf Course Rates - 2024 take questions and comments from Council. Chief Kelly thanked Council for their support and emphasized being short of officers does put a strain on providing services to the community and hinders the ability to implement reimagine safety policing actions. The incentive put in place by former Mayor Lewis is effective in recruiting new officers. The resolution in agreement with the IPD and is non- amendable. Timestamp 2:28:15 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Vote Passed 8-3 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: Superintendent Mike Thorne was present to take questions and comments from Council. Superintendent Thorne explained that during the Pandemic the Junior rate was dropped from $140 to $50 per season in an effort to get kids out of the house and into outdoor activities; now because of the popularity of the Junior Membership, it is causing issues, raising the membership fee back up to $100 is to try to manage some of the additional traffic. Council discussed in length the proposed increase in the golf course rates for 2024. Timestamp 3:00:17 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Vote Failed 4-7 9.6 Promoted Acting Department Head and Department Head Salaries 9.7 2024 Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium 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: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Vote Passed 10-1 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: Deputy City Controller Scott Andrew was present to take questions and comments from Council and provided some clarity on the agreement. This year's amendment is the addition of four or five more municipalities to the Consortium and it is lowering our insurance rates considerably; where a lot of places are paying up to 20% increases every year, we've been historically down in mid to Upper single digits. Timestamp 3:12:21 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: 9.8 Common Council Rules of Procedure 9.9 2024 Working Group for Public Works Governance 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: Common Council adopts the amended Common Council Rules of Procedure. Timestamp 3:16:53 Moved By: David Shapiro 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: Mayor Cantelmo reviewed the appointments for the working group; The working group will be Chaired by Alderperson Kumar, as well as Representatives from Council including Alderperson Matos and Alderperson Fabrizio. The City Manager also nominated Superintendent of Public Works Mike Thorne, Assistant Superintendent for Water and Sewer Scott Gibson, and Assistant City Attorney Maury Josephson. This is a formalizing of this working group; members of the working group will work with Alderperson Kumar to set up a schedule and will provide monthly updates to council; a group of three (3) Council members and three (3) staff members will look into the governance of Public Works in general and provide recommendations to council on how to proceed. Timestamp 3:17:19 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Phoebe Brown 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 Recess Discussion Summary: Alderperson Saint-Perez motion to take a 5 Minute Recess. Alderperson Nguyen temporarily stepped away and was not present for the vote. Timestamp 2:55:39 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Clyde Lederman Motion Summary: Motion to take a 5 Minute Break. Vote Passed 10-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Kayla Matos X Phoebe Brown X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Tiffany Kumar X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X 9.10) IFD CREST Funding- Request for a capital project account for IFD Fire/Rescue Boat Discussion Summary: Agenda item 8.11 removed from Consent Agenda to New Business Agenda Item 9.10 City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff explained the process of this request to get council to understand, Council is not voting to approve the fireboat, this is to approve the creation of a Capital Project to move forward with applying for funding through the DASNY program; it works the same as last year's Youth Bureau Bathroom project. Fire Chief Robert Covert took questions and comments from Council and provided additional clarification on the funding process. Timestamp 3:19:26 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Council voted on item as moved (Timestamp 3:38:09) Vote Passed 10-1 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 Moved By: Tiffany Kumar Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Alderperson Kumar called the question. (Timestamp 3:37:49) Vote Passed 10-1 10.Mayor Appointments 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 9.11) Amendment to Personnel Roster-DPW- Assistant Director of Engineering Services Discussion Summary: Consent Agenda Item 8.3 removed from Consent Agenda by Alderperson Fabrizio. New Business agenda item 9.11 is the old 8.3. The mayor inadvertently skipped over item 9.11 and advanced to Mayor Appointments. (Timestamp 3:38:46) Superintendent Mike Thorne responded to questions from Council. Superintendent Thorne explained to Council the position was approved by last year's council, this is not an increase; The department found this position is more critical; the position helps to increase operational resiliency and does not have an impact to the budget. Timestamp 3:39:43 Moved By: Ducson Nguyen Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: Vote Passed 9-2 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 Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo inadvertently skipped over agenda item 9.11. Timestamp 3:38:46 10.1 Appointment To The Planning Development Board 11.Report of City Manager 11.1 City Manager Monthly Report 12.Report of City Controller 13.Reports from Council and Staff Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Ducson Nguyen Motion Summary: Charles "Andy" Rollman is appointed to the Planning and Development Board for a three (3) year term to expire December 31, 2026 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: City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff in the interest of time, open to taking questions from Council on the written report provided to Council. City Manager explained each month Council will be provided with basic information highlighting the previous month of what is happening in each Department. Timestamp 3:45:33 Discussion Summary: Deputy City Controller Scott Anderw provided a brief report to council on ban issuance for sale of renewals; controller's office is in the process of of the 2021 audit and will be moving into the 2020 audit; reports on those will be provided as they move forward. The Chamberlains office is continuing to catch up from the rush of taxpayers paying their bills by January 31st. Mayor Cantelmo asked Council to email the City Controller with any questions or hold them to next week's meeting. Timestamp 3:49:44 Discussion Summary: Report from City Clerk Alan Karasin. Financial disclosure statements for elected officials are on file in the clerk's office. Per City Charter, City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff has named Acting City Manager Mike Thorne to act in her absence or inability to do the job for any length of time. The letter is on file in the Clerk's office. Council Liaisons were asked to hold their reports for next week's meeting. Timestamp 3:50:45 14.Executive Session (If Needed) 15.Meeting Wrap Up 15.1 Announcements 15.2 Next Meeting 15.3 Meeting Adjourn City Attorney Victor Kessler reports there will be an Advice of Council Session at the upcoming committee meeting. Timestamp 3:52:00 Discussion Summary: No announcements Discussion Summary: Next Meeting is Committee of the Whole Special Topics Work Session on Wednesday February 21st at 6pm Timestamp 3:52:14 Discussion Summary: Meeting Adjourned 9:54pm. No formal action taken to adjourn meeting. Timestamp 3:52:38 Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicpl us.com < noreply@civicpl us.com > Wed 2/7/2024 2:28 PM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <mayorcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff < dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org >;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org >;Shaniqua Lewis <slewis@cityofithaca.org > Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Ace Last Name Dufresne Street Address - Town of lthacaMunicipality *Note this may be different from your zip code State Topic of Discussion JusticeS0 Your Comments My name is Ace Dufresne. l'm a resident of the Town of lthaca, sophomore at lthaca High School, and leader of Sunrise lthaca. We recently hosted a Justice50 Community Meeting informing the community of the proposal and taking their input on it. JusticeS0 is a proposal framework to implement ideas of equity and climate justice in fund allocation and decisionmaking moving fonvard and must be treated with the urgency it deserves. I urge you to inform yourself about Justice50 and fully support it moving foruvard. lt is a necessity that Justice50 be put on the Common Council agenda for March, so that it can be formally part of the budgeting process in April. At the community meeting, we asked attendees to write on index cards "What do you want to say to Common Council about Justice50?". Please take their voices into account. Here is what they said: Elan Shapiro, town of lthaca: "l hope Common Council vigorously supports JusticeS0. One key focus is increased pressure on Cornell to better fund TCAT, rather than being such a cheap, freeloading partner with the city. Another issue for the common Council to self-reflect on why it has taken so long to dealwith Justice5O - ls there a safe + brave way to notice + acknowledge hidden biases (such as racism and classism) that keep Justice50 on the backburner? lt would also be essential to fund better grassroots outreach so discouraged people learn about and feel encouraged to get training for good paying Green Jobs. Pay local residents to canvas and have small scale events with food and music." NY Anonymous: "Justiceso needs to be permanently built in to all decisions, including all budget decisions, year after year, without the possibility of being removed or weakened - it needs to be institutionalized permanently." Ruth Yarrow, Ward 1 : "l support the goals of the Green New Deal and Justiceso. I have just been canvassing my block for "Eleckify lthaca," a Southside Community Center and Cornell Cooperative Extension effort to inform Southside residents about support for heat pumps and insulation. l'm learning that folks haven't heard much about the Green New Deal, need basic info about heat pumps, and are reluctant to change because of fear of increased cost. The inaccurate billing by NYSEG is an issue. Neighborhood efforts need strong support from the city." Alexandra Dufresne, Town of lthaca, Director of Stale Policy Advocacy Clinjc at Cornell "l think we need to move on Justiceso with more urgency. lt's often said, "Never let a crisis go to waste." We can take advantage of the climale crisis to propel much needed inveslments in our vulnerable communities. l'd love to see serious investment in green jobs and collaboration with BOCES + TC3 to develop job training in green jobs, like solar panel installation. I'd like to see more pressure on Cornell to invest in technology transfer to build a green economy in marginalized neighborhoods in lthaca. And green jobs can be defined creatively to include more public transportation construction and drivers. lthaca could be a nationwide leader on lhese issues and needs to look at best practices from similar cities like Burlington, VT. Finally, I really support the aspect of public budgeting that gives voice to youth ages 16 and up and noncitizens." Bethany lVlays, pHD, Ecovillage/Town of lthaca: "JusticeS0 should not focus on the model of personal vehicles (electric or not), but should instead center public transportation both within Ithaca and among surrounding areas. Expansions of the airport do not serve localjustice! We want the lrain backl Do not let privately chartered "international" fl ights drive pollution locally. TRansform the airport into a bus station." Monika Mehl, City of lthaca: "Justiceso should be implemented in a way that ensures participation in and among climate justice communities that is equitable. lt should also ensure equal decisionmaking power so that it is not simply a top-down humanitarian effort." Leila Wilmers, Town of lthaca: "Justices0 should include protection for climate justice communities from increases in housing cost due to flood risk insurance and electrification. lmplementation should ensure people in these communities can stay in neighborhoods instead of being forced to relocate due to gentrification." Alexander Ellis, senior at Cornell: "l've studied a little government, and understand that bureaucracy is very slow and is fundamentally built on a lot of give and take. I want you to be very careful about what you give up when you make a concession, and how it can hurt the community's trust in you. Also, lthink there are tasks better handled by outside organ, due to bureaucralic issues, and remember one of your greatest strengths is to allocate funding to those who CAN get certain things done. Thank you for all you've done so far, PLEASE keep going, we're all behind you doing what we can." Kathryn Marni, senior at Cornell: ''l would love to see efforts put towards ensuring our workforces and individuals are well taken care of and part of a just transition. Green workforce trainings and programs should focus on our climate justice communities, providing good paying secure jobs. At the same time, these green jobs should make sure they are critically considered in how we can change our area into a more sustainable, less energy Gonsumptive one, rather lhan allowing overconsumption in certain areas. Public transit infrastructure electrification should be prioritized, rather than electric vehicles for the few. We need to bring us all into a more just, sustainable future together." Benay Rubenstein: "l support passing Justices0 as a way to jumpstart efforts/projects that will provide visibility and momentum for the climate juslice movement." Barbara Harrison: "lt is critical that the common Council pass Justiceso to create a more equitable society. We need to also make sure that political money doesn't enter moving the people's business forward." Karen Friedeborn: "Approve Justice50! This effort will not only help us become climate neutral, but will help solve other issues such as housing, energy cost, jobs, etc." Siobhan Hull, senior at Cornell: "The most common conversations I have with fellow lthacans around the lthaca Sarah Curless, Ward 3 resident: "As a part of the Justiceso initiative, I want to make sure that any electrification and improvements to make city homes greener, lhat the costs of that process do not get offset onto tenants, who make up 75% of the city population. Any new housing built with these improvements needs to be affordable for all tenants. Also, any jobs created through these improvements need to have benefits and be paid a living wage or higher, as set by the Tompkins County Workers Center for the city." Contact lnformation Green New Deal are about how disconnected they feel. They don't feel like they have a stake in the city's sustainability work, when our community members should be at the heart of the city's sustainability work. JusticeSO is an essentialway of ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our community are prioritized in the way that is just and in alignment with the goals of the IGND. You must prioritize passing Justice50." Simka Dolch, 7th grader at LACS: "Justice50 is an important cause that needs to be put into use as soon as possible because it will help people who live in climate justice households become able to use renewable resources that they may be unable to use otherwise." Juliette Coraz6n: "What is getting in the way of Common Council passing/approving all the components of JusticeS0? This support is urgently needed to improve access, public transportation, jobs, housing, healthier food, etc. We need to keep making progress on Justice50. Staying stalled is not an acceptable option. t especially want to see Common Council not let Cornell off the hook regarding paying its fair share for TCAT. TCAT used to provide better service, but it has struggled in recent years. TCAT should be offering top wages and training, and electrifying its fleet, but it can't offer nearly the service it used to because of lack of funding. This should be a top priority for Cornell's sustainability goals to support excellent public transit." Email not displaying correctly? View it in yputblquset fr Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Wed 2/7 /2024 10:57 AM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <mayorcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Shaniqua Lewis <slewis@cityofithaca.org> Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Eesha Last Name Duvvuri Street Address Municipality "Note this may be different from your zip code 1 4853 NY Justice50 Hi, My name is Eesha, and l'm a Cornell student from Cornell Justice Cornellencouraging you to prioritize passing JusticeSO on the Common Council agenda! I'm inspired by lthaca's commitment to reduce historic, social, and economic inequities through lthaca Green New Dealwork. The City has already taken the first step by defining climate justice communities. However, to make sure that lthaca achieves its goals in a timely manner, we need to pass Justice5O now in order to support these communities. Thank you - Email not displaying correctly? View it tn your browser. State Topic of Discussion Your Comments Contact lnformation Online Form Submittal: Common Council Public Comment Form noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Wed2/7/202410:14AM To:Common Council <council@cityofithaca.org>;Robert Cantelmo <mayorcantelmo@cityofithaca.org>;Deb Mohlenhoff <dmohlenhoff@cityofithaca.org>;Alan Karasin <AKarasin@cityofithaca.org>;Shaniqua Lewis <slewis@cityofithaca.org> Common Council Public Comment Form First Name Kathryn Last Name Marini StreetAddress -l Municipality *Note this may be different from your zip code 14850 State NY Topic of Discussion Justice 50 Your Comments Hello, My name is Kathryn and I am a member of the lthaca community and a student at Cornell University. Being able to join such a passionate and vibrant community like lthaca has been an amazing experience, as well as an enlightening one. I am proud to be in an area that prioritizes the climate by passing the lthaca Green New Deal. At the same time it is clear there are inequities throughout this area and Justice 50 is a concrete effort towards addressing these and prioritizing our climate justice communities. Time is something that passes for us all, and so we all will be entering the next few decades of climate change, so we have a responsibility to prepare everyone for these changes. Justice 50 makes sure we keep our community strong and no one is left behind in our future. I urge you to put Justice 50 on the common council agenda. Thank you. Contact Information C Email not displaying correctly? View it in ypgr lpwse1 8.1 Amendment to Personnel Roster – Ithaca Police Department WHEREAS, the Ithaca Police Department has been without an active Deputy Chief since October 21, 2023, and WHEREAS, there is a staffing shortage at the leadership level at the Ithaca Police Department, and WHEREAS, it is critical to establish a strong leadership team at the Ithaca Police Department in order to ensure the provision of high-quality law enforcement services to the Ithaca community and to advance the Reimagining Public Safety initiatives, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Police Chief recommends establishing a position of Police Captain as part of the leadership team; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Personnel Roster of the Ithaca Police Department be amended as follows: Add: One (1) Police Captain and be it further RESOLVED, that for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System the standard workday for this position shall be established at eight (8) hours per day (forty (40) hours per week), and be it further RESOLVED, that funding for this position shall be derived from the approved 2024 departmental budget. Carried Unanimously 11-0 8.2 Amendment to Personnel Roster – DPW – Assistant Civil Engineer WHEREAS, since 2015, staffing for the Sidewalk Improvement Program in the Department of Public Works has consisted of a Sidewalk Program Manager and an Engineering Technician, and WHEREAS, the labor market has changed significantly since the COVID pandemic and it has been difficult to attract candidates to the Engineering Technician position , and WHEREAS, sidewalk improvement projects have increased in complexity over the past 10 years and require staff with a greater level of education and training than provided by the Engineering Technician position to plan, coordinate, and manage these projects, and WHEREAS, the higher salary for the Assistant Civil Engineer position should attract more qualified applicants, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Personnel Roster of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works shall be amended as follows: Delete: One (1) Engineering Technician (grade 10) Add: One (1) Assistant Civil Engineer (grade 13) and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this change shall be derived from existing funds within the Department of Public Works budget. Carried Unanimously 11-0 8.4 Amendment to Personnel Roster – DPW--Electrician WHEREAS, the Streets & Facilities Division of DPW has a funded position for Supervisor of Electrical Services (Supervisor) which was vacated in June 2022 due to a resignation, and DPW has conducted several applicant searches without placement of suitable candidate, and WHEREAS, the current salary for the Supervisor position is lower than market rate for comparable positions, and it is unlikely that DPW will fill this position in the near future, and WHEREAS, the nature of DPW electrical work has adjusted accordingly, with more complicated work that was occasionally performed by the Supervisor now being contracted to local electrical contractors, and the more routine work performed by one existing electrical staff person; and WHEREAS, the routine workload volume still requires at least one additional electrical staff person, but could be performed by an Electrician position instead of a Supervisor position, and the Electrician salary range matches more closely with the job requirements and could generate more applicants, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Personnel Roster of the Streets and Facilities Division of the Department of Public Works be amended as follows: Delete: One (1) Supervisor of Electrical Services (Grade 16) Add: One (1) Electrician (Grade 14) and be it further RESOLVED, that funding for this position shall be derived from the approved 2024 departmental budget. Carried Unanimously 11-0 8.5 Amendment to Personnel Roster – Executive Assistant to the City Manager WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the newly established City Manager’s office will be responsible for a set of complex and varied demands in managing the day-to-day operations of the City, and WHEREAS, there is a need for high level administrative support to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the City Manager’s office, and WHEREAS, the establishment of an Executive Assistant to the City Manager position is deemed essential to streamline administrative processes, facilitate communication, and ensure the success of the City Manager’s responsibilities, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission will establish the classification of Executive Assistant to the City Manager at their February 2024 meeting, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the personnel roster of the City Manager’s Office be amended as follows: Add: One (1) Executive Assistant to the City Manager and be it further RESOLVED, that the position of Executive Assistant to the City Manager shall be assigned to the Confidential employee group at salary grade 8, and be it further RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to use the full salary range for hiring purposes, and be it further RESOLVED, that for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System the standard workday for this position shall be established at eight (8) hours per day (forty (40) hours per week), and, be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this change shall be derived from existing funds within the City Manager’s Office budget. Carried Unanimously 11-0 8.6 REQUEST TO AMEND 2024 ROSTER OF THE GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES CENTER (GIAC) WHEREAS, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) has proposed to fund one (1) full time (35-hours) GIAC Program Leader to the roster, and WHEREAS, this position will provide an opportunity for GIAC to realign staff to meet its needs, particularly in the Youth Division, and WHEREAS, GIAC’s Youth Division has some staff working as Program Assistants but carrying out the duties of Program Leaders and Program Coordinators, and WHEREAS, these duties are outside of the scope of Program Assistant responsibilities, and WHEREAS, GIAC’s Administration deemed it necessary to restructure staffing and programming to ensure maximum compliance with regulations, efficiency in program delivery, and appropriate title and compensation for the duties, and WHEREAS, GIAC ’s 2024 staff roster has one unfunded Program Leader position, and WHEREAS, GIAC’s 2024 budget as approved has funding of $10,900 to support this position, and WHEREAS, no additional funds are being requested for this position, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the personnel roster of GIAC shall be amended as follows: Fund: One (1) GIAC Program Leader (35 hours) and be it further, RESOLVED, that said roster amendment will be made within the existing funds of the 2024 authorized GIAC budget. Carried Unanimously 11-0 “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” 8.7 Resolution: Youth Bureau – Request to Amend 2023 Youth Bureau Budget – Recreation, OUT, BBBS, RSS and YES WHEREAS, Tompkins County Youth Services Department has advised the Ithaca Youth Bureau that the Recreation, Outings, Big Brother Big Sister programs, Recreation Support Services and Youth Employment Service will be receiving $37,800 in funding for the Summer Camps, Pathfinders, Mentor Recruitment, Program Supplies, and IYC Stipends and WHEREAS, the goals of these programs are to strengthen services offered by these programs (summer camp support to campers with disabilities, team and friendship building, and volunteer mentors); now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the 2023 Youth Bureau budget as follows: Increase revenue: Account # A7310-2350-1562 Stewart Park Day Camp $5,125 Account # A7310-2350-1564 Cass Park Day Camp $5,125 Account # A7310-2350-1221 Outings Program $9,525 Account # A7310-2350-1206 Big Brother Big Sister Program $9,325 Account #A7310-2350-1601 Recreation Support Services $2,000 Account #A7310-2350-1202 Youth Employment Service $6,700 Total $37,800 Increase expenses: Account # A7310-5120-1562 Part time/Seasonal $4,312.69 Account # A7310-5460-1562 Program Supplies $128.75 Account # A7310-5120-1564 Part-time/Seasonal $4,312.69 Account # A7310-5460-1562 Program Supplies $128.75 Account # A7310-5120-1221 Part time/Seasonal $5,800.00 Account # A7310-5460-1221 Program Supplies $2,805.70 Account # A7310-5120-1206 Part time/Seasonal $5,800.00 Account # A7310-5460-1206 Program Supplies $2,605.70 Account # A7310-5460-1601 Program Supplies $2,000.00 Account # A7310-5120-1202 Part time/Seasonal $5,910.00 Account # A7310-5120-1202 Program Supplies $42.38 Fringe Benefits $3,205.72 PTS (Staff) $20,225.38 x 15.85% PTS (IYC) $6,700.00 x 12.65% $747.62 Total $37,800.00 Carried Unanimously 11-0 1 City of Ithaca Common Council A Proposed Resolution Authorizing the City Manager Reappoint Susan H. Brock as Legal Counsel to the Special Joint Committee on the Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Plant February 7, 2024 Resolved, 1.Pursuant to Section 13.4 of the Joint Sewer Agreement of 2003, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby authorizes the City Manage to execute a contract for legal services for the Joint Special Committee on the Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Plant with Susan H. Brock of 12 Pheasant Way, Ithaca, New York. 2.The City Manager, in consultation with the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to execute said agreement in a form substantially similar to that included herewith. # # # Carried Unanimously 11-0 8.8 S. Brock Special Joint Committee Engagement 8.9 Mayor’s Appointment To The Recreation Partnership Board Resolved, that Alderperson David Shapiro and Alderperson Patrick Kuehl be appointed to represent the City of Ithaca on the Recreation Partnership Board. Carried Unanimously 11-0 8.10 Mayor’s Appointments Tompkins County Council of Government- TCCOG Resolved, That Alderperson Pierre Saint-Perez be appointed to the Tompkins County Council of Government for a two-year term (2yr) to expire December 31st 2025, and Alderperson David Shapiro be appointed to the Tompkins County Council of Government for a three-year term (3yr) to expire December 31st, 2026. 9.1 2024 Water and Sewer Rates – Resolution WHEREAS, each year during budget preparation, the City Controller reviews projected water and sewer revenues and expenses, and recommends water and sewer rates for the following year, and WHEREAS, DPW staff has provided water and sewer usage and expense projections for 2024, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that Common Council adopts the following water and sewer rates and fees for bills due on or after January 1, 2024, and the rates are effective until changed: Basic Rates (per 100 cubic feet): Existing 2023 Proposed 2024 Water $9.92 $9.92 Sewer $6.63 $7.29 Minimum Billing (per quarter year) METER SIZE CU FT ALLOWED WATER SEWER TOTAL Small 1,200 $119.04 $ 87.48 $206.52 1" 3,200 $317.44 $ 233.28 $466.56 1.5" 5,500 $545.60 $ 400.95 $943.55 2" 11,200 $1,111.04 $ 816.48 $1,927.52 3" 16,000 $1,587.20 $ 1,166.40 $2,753.60 4" 24,100 $2,390.72 $ 1,756.89 $4,147.61 6" 42,100 $4,176.32 $ 3,069.09 $7,245.41 Other Services •Unmetered sprinkler service: $12 per inch diameter per quarter •Metered water for circuses, carnivals contractors, etc., through suitable connection at hydrant installed by Water and Sewer: charged by use, with minimum bill of $200 per day for the first 7 days and $50 per day thereafter. •Bulk Water for street sweepers, tank trucks, spray rigs, etc., available at the Water building: $100 per load up to 500 gallons, and $25 per thousand over 500 gallons. •There will be no allowable sewer credit for pool filling. •Meter removal, meter resetting, turning water off, or turning water on at curb stop: $40 per event. •Residential Meter Testing: $150 if meter is found to be within industry tolerances; no charge if out of tolerance. •Replacement of frosted or damaged residential meter:  During business hours – cost of the meter plus $50  After hours without a call-in – cost of the meter plus $125  After hours with a call-in – cost of the meter plus $220 •Replace damaged AMR meter head, caused by owner/occupant negligence: cost of new meter plus $60. •City of Ithaca “Request for Entry” letters to residence or commercial establishment to service water meter, (each request per billing cycle):  First request – No response by Owner after 15 days, written warning  Second request – No response by Owner after 15 days, $25 administrative surcharge placed on next water bill  Third request – No response by Owner after 15 days, $100 administrative surcharge placed on next water bill. $100 administrative surcharge continuously billed thereafter until service has been fulfilled. •Special meter reading with corresponding bill: $45 per special read. •Data Logs: the first obtainable data log is free, delivered electronically in a PDF format. Paper copies will be printed upon request at the cost of duplication. All additional data logs shall be charged at $45 each delivered electronically. If a City issue is found as a result of a data log, there shall be no charge. •All other special services: To be billed at cost (including overhead) with supporting bill documentation. 9.2 Acceptance of Voucher for Services from ENERGYWERX / the U.S. Dept. Of Energy – Resolution Whereas, the City of Ithaca has demonstrated its desire and commitment to be a leader in sustainability and social equity, as exemplified by the adoption of the Ithaca Green New Deal; and Whereas, the Ithaca Green New Deal resolution adopted unanimously in June 2019 included a goal of community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030; and Whereas, to meet the goals of the Ithaca Green New Deal, the City of Ithaca and its partners will need to work collaboratively to deploy renewable energy assets, particularly decentralized assets that are independent of the utility; and Whereas, in pursuit of renewable energy deployment, sustainability staff applied for and received $1M in Congressionally Directed Spending for FY 2022 to financially support the deployment of a decentralized green hydrogen to electric vehicle supply equipment pilot project with the Department of Energy; and Whereas, there are not currently similar green hydrogen projects in New York State and, thus, a lack of support resources available for project partners and staff to determine necessary permitting, siting, legal agreements, and other elements to establish and commission the project; and Whereas, sustainability staff submitted a tentative application to a time-sensitive funding opportunity through the U.S. Department of Energy / ENERGYWERX in the amount of $100,000 in professional services; and Whereas, the City of Ithaca has been notified of being selected for the award; and Whereas, the terms of the award dictate the consultant providing professional services invoices the Department of Energy directly for reimbursement; and Whereas, professional services will not have any impact on the city budget; therefore be it RESOLVED, that City Manager, on the advice of the City Attorney, is authorized to accept the voucher for services from the Department of Energy / ENERGYWERX on behalf of the City, and be it further RESOLVED, that the City Manager, on the advice of the City Attorney and in consultation with sustainability staff, is authorized to negotiate and execute a memorandum of understanding between DEFENSEWERX (dba ENERGYWERX) and the City in connection with the same, and be it further RESOLVED, that the City will continue to support the development and implementation of strategies to accelerate the development of programs to meet the goals established in the Ithaca Green New Deal. 9.3 Authorization for the Issuance of $100,000 Bonds of the City of Ithaca to Support Climate Action Planning and the Ithaca Green New D eal Whereas, the City of Ithaca has demonstrated its desire and commitment to be a leader in sustainability and social equity, as exemplified by the adoption of the Ithaca Green New Deal; and Whereas, the Ithaca Green New Deal resolution adopted unanimous ly in June 2019 included a goal of community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030; and Whereas, in order to reach the goals set forth in the Ithaca Green New Deal, robust climate action planning, community engagement, and energy road mapping is needed; and Whereas, in 2020 City of Ithaca sustainability staff applied for and received a Climate Smart Communities Grant through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in the amount of $100,000 $936,000 over a period of 5 years ; and Whereas, this is a reimbursable grant program with a 50% local match that will be met through in- kind services and staff time; and Whereas, the approved scope of work includes producing a greenhouse gas inventory for municipal operations; a greenhouse gas inventory for community activities; a complete municipal fleet inventory; a Climate Action Plan for municipal operations; a Climate Action Plan for community activities ; and a robust community engagement plan; and Whereas, the Department of Planning and Department of Public Works have identified consulting services for fleet electrification as a critical n eed and have selected a consultant for these services for a total amount of $56,217.00; and Whereas, it is necessary to establish a Capital Project in advance of the grant award and it is advantageous to create the Capital Project for the full amount of the grant award; therefore be it RESOLVED, that a capital project is herby established in the amount of $100,000 $936,000; and RESOLVED, that capital project funds shall be derived from the issuance of bonds to the City; and RESOLVED, that the city will continue to support the development and implementation of strategies to accelerate the development of programs to meet the goa ls established in the Ithaca Green New Deal. Carried Unanimously 11-0 9.4 Common Council – Approval and Authoriza�on to Execute Memoranda of Agreement with Ithaca Police Benevolent Associa�on Extending Hiring Incen�ve WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca (“City”) Police Department (“Department”) has grappled with extended periods of understaffing due to re�rements and other atri�on, coupled with a shortage of qualified applicants for officer posi�ons that has impacted police departments generally; and WHEREAS, in an effort to address staffing issues in the Department, the City and the Ithaca Police Benevolent Associa�on (“PBA”) have entered two Memoranda of Agreement to provide monetary incen�ves to qualified officers to transfer laterally to the Department from other departments; and WHEREAS, these incen�ves, which have proved helpful to the Department in atrac�ng qualified candidates, expired on December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Department considers it instrumental to its hiring needs to con�nue the incen�ves through December 31, 2024, NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the City and the PBA providing a monetary incen�ve to persons legally authorized to serve as police officers in the State of New York and deemed appropriate for hire by the Department, in the amount of $20,000.00 per officer hired, to transfer laterally to the Department and commit to service with the Department for not less than two (2) years, such incen�ve to remain in effect un�l December 31, 2024; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Police Benevolent Associa�on providing that officers who have one or more years of service in another department who transfer laterally to the Department (including eligible officers of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”)) shall be hired at the Step 2 salary rate set forth in the collec�ve bargaining agreement between the City and the PBA (the “CBA”), and officers who have two or more years of service in another department (including eligible officers of the NYPD) who transfer laterally to the Department shall be hired at the Step 3 salary rate set forth in the CBA, such provision to remain in effect un�l December 31, 2024 (at which �me, unless this MOA is extended, the par�es will revert to the current provision, under which an officer transferring laterally to the Department must have five or more years of service with their prior department to be hired at the Step 3 salary rate); and, be it further RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to fully execute the proposed Memoranda of Agreement on behalf of the City in substan�ally the form submited herewith. 9.5 Resolution to Amend Newman Golf Course Rates - 2024 WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Newman Golf Course has not changed rates in several years, except for a reduction in Junior Membership rates to incentivize youth participation during the pandemic, and WHEREAS, the cost of inflation has placed additional expenses on maintenance of the Golf course, and to help offset these costs the Golf Course wishes to make minor rate adjustments for the 2024 season as shown: Memberships Current 2024 Proposed Adult $660 $660 Senior (62+) $600 $600 Young Adult (19-25) $350 $350 Junior (18 and under) $50 $100 Domestic Couple $975 $975 Retired City Employee $500 $500 Weekday only $500 $500 City Employee $400 $400 1/2 Season $300 $350 1/4 Season $140 Rates and Fees Current 2024 Proposed Greens Fees 9 Holes $15 $18 18 Holes $20 $21 Cart Rental (Per Person) 9 Holes $10 $12 18 Holes $10 $15 Weekends after 2 p.m. (18 Holes w/Cart) $20 $30 Rental set $7 $7 Pull Cart $4 $5 Range Pass (Reserved for members) $50 $100 Tournament Fee $24 $30 League Fee $14 $15 GHIN Fee $22 $25 Reciprocal: Mark Twain GC, Stonehedges GC, Trumansburg GC (Per person, includes cart) $10 & $20 $20 & $30 and WHEREAS, the Newman Golf Course proposed rates for 2024 are comparable to other Golf Courses in the Ithaca area; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that City of Ithaca Common Council hereby adopts the proposed rates for 2024 for the Newman Golf Course, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 2024 rates become effective immediately. Failed 4-7 For Mayor Cantelmo Nguyen Shapiro Saint-Perez Against Matos Brown Haines-Sharp Lederman 9.6 Update to Promoted Acting Department Head and Department Head Salaries - Resolution WHEREAS, in 2017, Common Council adopted a resolution to set Promoted Acting Department Head and Department Head Salaries; and WHEREAS, the 2017 resolution did not include a procedure for providing a salary increase to an employee who is acting in a department head role for more than one year; and WHEREAS, there is no limitation to the length of time that an employee can serving in an acting department head role; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That after acting in the role of a department head for thirty (30) days, a deputy department head shall be assigned to the lowest salary step for the department head position that results in a salary increase for the deputy; and, be it further RESOLVED, That if an employee other than a deputy department head is appointed to serve in an acting department head role, the employee shall immediately be assigned to the lowest salary step for the department head position that results in a salary increase for the employee; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an employee acting as a department head shall be entitled to annual salary step increases for the acting title, but shall remain eligible for any step increases the employee would have otherwise received in the employee's permanent title; provided, however, that if a step increase in the employee's permanent title results in a higher salary than the employee's current acting department head salary, the acting department head salary shall be recalculated as specified above; and, be it further RESOLVED, That employees who are promoted to or within the Managerial Compensation Plan shall be assigned to the lowest salary step that provides at least a ten (10%) percent increase in the employee's base salary, with subsequent step movement occurring annually on the employee's anniversary date in the current job title, until the employee reaches the maximum step, at which time step movement shall cease; and, be it further RESOLVED, That under no circumstances shall a managerial employee earn a salary greater than the maximum step for the employee's position, or the position in which the employee is acting, whichever is higher; and, be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution will have an effective date of January 1, 2024; and, be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution shall supersede the resolution on this topic adopted by the Common Council on May 17, 2017. 9.7 RESOLUTION: Approval of the 2024 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca (municipality) is a Participant in the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (the "Consortium"), a municipal cooperative organized under Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law, and WHEREAS, the municipal participants in the Consortium, including this body, have approved and executed a certain Municipal Cooperation Agreement (the "Agreement"; effective date of October 1, 2010), and WHEREAS, Article 47 of the New York Insurance Law (the "Insurance Law") and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Financial Services set forth certain requirements for governance of municipal cooperatives that offer self-insured municipal cooperative health insurance plans that requires any amendments or restatements thereto, shall be subject to Board review and upon acceptance of any new Participant hereafter, and WHEREAS, the Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires that amendments to the agreement be presented to each participant for review and adopted by a majority vote by its municipal board, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is in receipt of the proposed amended Agreement and has determined that it is in the best interest of its constituents who are served by the Consortium to amend the Agreement as set forth in the Amended Municipal Cooperative Agreement, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that upon receipt and review of the amended Agreement, the City of Ithaca approves at a meeting of the governing body held on February 7, 2024 and authorizes the Chief Elected Official to sign the 2024 Amendment to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium as recommended by the Board of Directors. * * * * * * * * 2024 Municipal Cooperative Agreement Signature IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date adopted by the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors and subsequently adopted by the Municipal Corporation named below. Municipal Corporation Printed Name of Chief Elected Official or Chief Officer Title Signature Date Carried Unanimously 11-0 9.8 Resolution Adopting Amended Common Council Rules of Procedure WHEREAS, on January 3, 2024, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca adopted updated Rules of Procedure for the purpose of aligning its operations with the change in government form that went into effect on January 1, 2024, subject to the understanding that Common Council would consider further changes to the Rules of Procedure in the following weeks; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2024, Common Council debated certain further proposed changes, including significant changes to Common Council’s committee structure, and directed the preparation of amended Rules of Procedure to implement those changes; and WHEREAS, Common Council has reviewed the proposed changes and desires to adopt them as its new Rules of Procedure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Common Council adopts the amended Common Council Rules of Procedure accompanying this resolution effective immediately, to remain in effect until such time as they may be further amended or replaced by a future vote of Common Council. 9.9 2024 Working Group for Public Works Governance WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Charter charged the Board of Public Works oversight for: (1) Water under the control of the Water Department of the City government; (2) Sewers and Drains; (3) Streets and Sidewalks; (4) Creeks and Bridges; (5) Streetlighting (6) Parks; (7) Cemeteries; (8) Garbage; (9) Public Buildings and Property, but not public buildings and equipment exclusively in the Fire Department service; and (10) Such other departments as may be assigned to the Board under the provisions of § C-82 of the Charter, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Manager find it desirable to assess the current and future needs, operations, and effectiveness of public works governance, now therefore be it RESOLVED that Council establish a Working Group for Public Works Governance comprised of three Members of the Common Council and three members of City Staff, with the mandate to deliberate over the best mechanisms for oversight, transparency, operations, and administration of the aforementioned scope and authority of the BPW, and make legislative recommendations to Council to meet those needs and be it further RESOLVED that the Mayoral appointments for this working group be: Alderperson Tiffany Kumar (Chair) Alderperson Kayla Matos Alderperson Margaret Fabrizio and be it further, RESOLVED the City Manager’s appointments for this working group be Superintendent of Public Works Mike Thorne Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Scott Gibson Assistant City Attorney Maury Josephson And be it further RESOLVED that this working group shall set its own meeting schedule, but shall serve no longer than December 31, 2024 without legislative reauthorization, and be it further RESOLVED that the Chair or their designee will provide a monthly report on the working groups progress at the Special Topics Work Session Committee of the Whole meeting. 9.10 Ithaca Fire Department- Request for a capital project account for IFD Fire/Rescue Boat WHEREAS, the current IFD boat is beginning to show structural deterioration, and WHEREAS, replacement of the current boat has been in our Capital Project plan, WHEREAS, the total cost of the project is $492,000, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been nominated to receive a $250,000 DASNY Capital Grant through the New York State Senate for the purchase of a Fire/Rescue Boat, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca will create a capital project for the total project costs of $492,000 while waiting for reimbursement of $250,000 from the State; now therefore be it, RESOLVED, that Common Council hereby establishes Capital Project #935 in an account not to exceed $492,000 for the purchase of a Fire/Rescue Boat, and be it further RESOLVED, that funds needed for said project will be advanced from the issuance of bonds and Federal and State Aid, and be it further RESOLVED, the final Cost for said project will be $242,000 once all Federal and State Aid is received. 9.11 Amendment to Personnel Roster – DPW – Assistant Director of Engineering Services WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works desires to increase its operational resiliency through succession planning for key positions, and WHEREAS, both the Water & Sewer and Streets & Facilities Divisions of the Department of Public Works have senior level positions that can “act for and in place of” the Assistant Superintendent(s) of Public Works in case of vacancies or extended absences, and WHEREAS, the Engineering Division needs a senior level engineer who can fill a similar role as the other divisions, and WHEREAS, in addition to succession planning, the Engineering Division has several large, complex projects on the horizon that will require higher level managerial and technical skills that are typically performed by more experienced engineers, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Civil Service Commission established the newly created classification of Assistant Director of Engineering Services at their January 10, 2024 meeting, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Personnel Roster of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works shall be amended as follows: Add: One (1) Assistant Director of Engineering Services and be it further RESOLVED, that the position of Assistant Director of Engineering Services shall be assigned to the City Executive Association at salary grade 9, and be it further RESOLVED, that for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System the standard workday for this position shall be established at eight (8) hours per day (forty (40) hours per week), and, be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this change shall be derived from existing funds within the Department of Public Works budget. City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street | Ithaca, NY 14840 | cityofithaca.org | citymanager@cityofithaca.org | 607.274.6512 M E M O R A N D U M Date: February 1, 2024 To: Common Council From: Deborah Mohlenhoff, City Manager RE: Monthly City Manager Report for February 2024 I am pleased to provide this monthly report to Council that will serve as an opportunity to highlight the work of our city departments and give key updates on ongoing initiatives. Also, attached to this report is a tracking form that provides updates on the City Manager 100 day plan. City Attorney The department is conducting interviews for a part-time City Attorney and hopes to make a hire soon. Controller and Chamberlain The Chamberlain’s office has been closed (for walk-ins) on Fridays to work towards the goal of keeping up with the tax payments. The volume of tax payments processed when staff is uninterrupted (counter or phones) doubles. It is a delicate balance and when staff gets behind it creates a domino effect of problems. Phone calls alone can monopolize one person's entire day, preventing them from processing any tax payments. Going into this year we tried to think ahead and prevent this cycle from happening by pro-actively building in Fridays as a ‘catch-up day’. The Chamberlain’s office still has a vacancy and three brand new staff members that are still being trained. We have attempted to use a temp agency for simpler tasks with limited success. Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) GIAC staff hosted a community MLK celebration on January 13. Each year the MLK Celebration theme is represented by a quote from Dr. King and reflects the salient issues facing citizens of color, particularly Black citizens, in our country. Dr. King was a staunch advocate for voting rights. The theme for the 2024 MLK Breakfast was taken from a speech, Give Us the Ballot – “So long as I do not firmly and irrevocably possess the right to vote I do not possess myself.” Desmond Meade was the keynote speaker for the celebration. He is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the Executive Director of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) and led a successful campaign to re-enfranchise 1.4 million returning citizens in Florida. His efforts led to him being named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2019, and a 2021 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow. In addition to the workshops and keynote speaker, there was also an official unveiling of "The Legacy Mural” honoring local community leaders Audrey Cooper, Beverly J. Martin, and Kirby Edmonds. City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street | Ithaca, NY 14840 | cityofithaca.org | citymanager@cityofithaca.org | 607.274.6512 Human Resources In January 2024, we hired 9 employees, including 3 Police Officers, 3 Firefighters and our first City Manager. We also promoted 4 employees, including a female Firefighter to Fire Lieutenant. 3 employees, with a combined 68 years of City service, retired in January 2024. All of our employees are working under current, fully implemented labor contracts. Ithaca Fire Department The Fire Department took delivery of its first electric truck that will be used as a support vehicle for fire inspections, public education, and other purposes. Ithaca Police Department Chief Tom Kelly, Lt. Ted Schwartz, and Sgt. Justin Baldessare participated in a workshop for community business leaders hosted by the Downtown Ithaca Alliance. They provided information on how to convey critical information to dispatch, how to report concerning behaviors, and strategies for keeping their businesses safe. Ithaca Youth Bureau • The Cass Park Pool renovation project is still on schedule to be completed in time for the 2024 swim season. • Recreation Support Services (RSS) has filled the open Specialist in Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities and welcomes Tyler Vance starting February 8th. • College Discovery Program (CDP) has filled the open Youth Program Leader Position and welcomed Katrina Clark on January 2nd. • Youth Employment Service (YES) is beginning to recruit worksites for their summer subsidized employment program. • Outings held a rock-climbing program that allowed youth to experience bouldering and rock climbing at the Cornell Rock Wall. • Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is gearing up to participate in a legislative advocacy day in Washington along with other agencies across the nation. Public Information & Technology/Clerk’s Office Most of January has been focused on onboarding the new council members and the routine requirements that all new council members need to complete as new elected officials. The Deputy City Clerk has also been working on updating all city boards and committee assignments and creating a new system that will allow us to track terms and vacancies more effectively. This department was also critical to the coordination of the Orientation sessions held for council throughout the month of January. I also held a follow-up to last year’s visioning session to get feedback on possible reorganization for the department. We will be working on a proposal to bring to Council as well as mapping out any required legislative changes needed to accommodate the changes. We anticipate this coming before Council in May or June. City of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street | Ithaca, NY 14840 | cityofithaca.org | citymanager@cityofithaca.org | 607.274.6512 Public Works • The Superintendent held a kickoff meeting with the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and is completing all required paperwork for funding we received for flood mitigation. We have also drafted a Scope of Work (SOW) to Barton & Loguidice for engineering and design work. • Water and Sewer repaired two water main breaks on Giles Street and in the 500 block of South Albany. • Streets & Facilities installed two storm sewer crossings on Tompkins St. and was kept busy with plowing and snow removal with the recent storms. They also completed the annual Christmas Tree Pickup. Planning & Economic Development Staff has been finishing up a review draft for the Downtown Plan and planning public outreach process, preparing to bring the Short Term Rentals results of outreach and policy recommendations to Common Council in March, and developing the job description for the new Grants Coordinator position approved by Council last year. City Manager 100 Day Plan – 2/7/24 Updates This document tracks progress on the goals set in the City Manager’s 100 Day Plan. GOVERNANCE: It is the responsibility of the City Manager (and City Staff) to assist and advise the Common Council as they deliberate and decide on policy. As we switch to a Council-Manager form of government, it will be imperative that we all have a working knowledge of clear and consistent processes for creating and implementing policy. Governance Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Identify a streamlined legislative process that allows for council to set policy that provides clear direction to the City Manager and staff for implementation -Met with Mayor & key department heads to review changes and collect feedback -will be reviewing new process at upcoming Dept. Heads meeting Continue to identify process changes needed to switch to Council-Manager form of government -Attorney’s office working on additional review of items that have emerged as potential inconsistencies Assist the Council in setting a legislative agenda with defined priorities for 2024 -Council set date for a planning retreat of 3/3/24 -will work with the Mayor on agenda/content for planning retreat -Benchmarking of other city strategic themes Some other city themes for review: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/1492/City-Council- Priorities https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our- city/government/mayor-and-council/city-council- priorities https://www.townofchapelhill.org/government/m ayor-and-council/town-strategic-goals-objectives https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/Vi ew/4280/05-2023-Strategic-Initiatives_Staff- Report-and-Attachments https://cms8.revize.com/revize/rivertonut/govern ment/documents/strategic-plan/riverton-city- strategic-priorities-2022-2025-v3.pdf https://www.belmont.gov/home/showpublishedd ocument/22820/638338276675030000 MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP With a new City Manager structure, I will need to determine a strategy for decision making, problem solving, and establishing ongoing departmental workplans. Management & Leadership Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Convene City Department Heads to establish a formal Leadership Team, determine meeting schedule -held meeting with Dept. Heads; determined meeting structure and schedule COMPLETED Meet individually with each Department Head to review 2024 goals and workplans -in process of setting up meetings BUDGET & FINANCE: In the new structure, the City Manager will be responsible for establishing a new budget process as well as day-to-day operations related to financial matters. Budget & Finance Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Hire a new Controller (Pro-Nexus, a consulting firm, is working on the search process) -ProNexus is actively recruiting, hoping to convene search committee to review for first round interviews in mid-February Design a new budget process and present to Common Council & staff for feedback -Exploring the use of OpenGov for budget planning and presenting -Had presentation from reps and will be meeting with other departments to review possible systems for budgeting Design a new capital project process and present to Common Council & staff for feedback -Exploring the use of OpenGov for budget planning and presenting -Had presentation from reps and will be meeting with other departments to review possible systems for budgeting Design a new controller’s report that will be included in a monthly Common Council agenda packet -Researching other city reports -Looking at options for users to pull desired data instead of generating monthly reports PERSONNEL: All City Staff are crucial to providing the many programs and services overseen by the City Manager. It will be important to communicate to all staff that the City Manager is here to support them and their work. Personnel Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Hire a new Director of Human Resources (Pracademic Partners, a consulting firm, is working on the search process) -search committee conducted some first round interviews Host multiple staff forums to hear feedback and ideas from all City staff -will be setting up for February and March Review all labor contracts and determine if there are any changes needed to come in line with the more recently negotiated contracts; review management compensation plan and recruitment practices -no progress to report TECHNOLOGY: The City is bringing many new systems online to assist with processes and efficiencies. Information Technology infrastructure is critical to ensure smooth operations, data security, and satisfactory customer service. Technology Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Determine final structure for the PIT/Clerk office -meeting with all departmental employees to be held February 1 for input and feedback Continue implementation of OpenGov -continuing to analyze current offerings in OpenGov and adjust as needed -looking for additional city functions that can migrate -now using OpenGov for most city appointments that require applications https://ithacacityny.portal.opengov.com/ Continue implementation of Granicus -PIT met with Planning to plan for migration of quasi-judicial agendas to be created in Granicus -PIT setting up council members with access to Legislate to review agendas Design implementation plan for SeeClickFix -met with key department heads to design workflow for city initiatives & map categories Here are some examples from around NYS using SeeClickFix Schenectady: https://seeclickfix.com/web_portal/eot5KBrEpspH mkFA4RPdNTZF/issues/map Syracuse: https://seeclickfix.com/web_portal/6Vmkd6ft87yZ yt1MeXke5rXW/issues/map Watertown: https://seeclickfix.com/web_portal/7Fjh8eXXsD1XY ifAqptEKT9J/issues/map There is also an app that can be downloaded for either Apple or Android. This will replace the current request tracker system. Establish a city website working group to conduct comprehensive redesign of city’s website and design process for regular content review and updates -no progress to report CUSTOMER SERVICE: The primary function of all City departments is serving the public. The City Manager is responsible for ensuring that taxpayers, residents, business owners, and visitors have a positive experience when interacting with the City. Governance Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Continue to convene internal teams to streamline various processes: -Special Events Permits -Towing Policy -Commons Operations -Commons Operations has completed a matrix and is working with the DIA on mapping tasks and responsibilities to owners -Towing Policy will be coming to Common Council in March or April Work with staff to identify additional processes or policies that need to be modified or created -will be discussing a comprehensive policy review at an upcoming Department Heads meeting Host listening sessions with business leaders, non- profits, local leaders of color, etc. -will work on this when Exec Asst. is in place to help coordinate logistics COMMMUNICATION & PUBLIC INFORMATION: Communication is a key component to transparency in government. A city's ability to convey information, engage with its residents, and manage its reputation is crucial to its overall prosperity and well-being. It will be important that as we manage this tremendous amount of change, that I establish strong communication channels between Common Council, staff, and the public. Communication & Public Information Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Establish a monthly City Manager report that will include brief updates from each City department -provided first version of this for February council meeting COMPLETED Establish a position that is dedicated to managing the City’s brand, media relations, social media strategies, public information strategies, and crisis communication. -will be part of discussion about PIT department reorganization DIVERSITY & EQUITY: It is the responsibility of the City Manager (and City Staff) to assist and advise the Common Council as they deliberate and decide on policy. As we switch to a Council-Manager form of government, it will be imperative that we all have a working knowledge of clear and consistent processes for creating and implementing policy. Diversity & Equity Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Ensure effective delivery of new Commitment to Equity and Justice statement to all departments -WDAC is working on a plan for rollout Explore a required diversity training component to employee onboarding process -WDAC will be reviewing options and make a recommendation to HR and City Manager CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY: It is the responsibility of the City Manager (and City Staff) to assist and advise the Common Council as they deliberate and decide on policy. As we switch to a Council-Manager form of government, it will be imperative that we all have a working knowledge of clear and consistent processes for creating and implementing policy. Continuous Improvement & Accountability Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Develop a supervisor’s support system to ensure that employees are receiving regular feedback -discussion on needs added to upcoming department heads agenda Identify ways to integrate performance measures into the City Budget process -reviewing the county’s use of OpenGov for budgeting and KPIs Develop a citywide survey for feedback from the public -no progress to report MISCELLANEOUS GOALS The following set of goals did not map specifically to any of the 100 day plans. Miscellaneous Goals Goal Progress/Action Taken Other Notes/Updates Hiring an Executive Assistant to the City Manager -approval of position slated for a vote by council -recruitment and job posting starting early February Reviewing the report of the RPS consultant and making recommendations to council on the Deputy City Manager and unarmed response unit -RPS consultant and Police Chief are working on a recommendation and report to council to be scheduled at an upcoming meeting Working with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance on the issues on the Commons as well as updating the MOU with the DIA to reflect current practices -DIA is working through a new staffing structure and will be ready to work on MOU at a later date Working with the County and the Continuum of Care to develop an implementation plan for the sanctioned camping area and the enforcement protocols -meeting with county legislators and staff is currently being scheduled for February Submitted as part of the City Manager’s report for the February 7, 2024, meeting of Common Council Community Justice Center 2024 Community Justice Center Overview The plans to Reimagine Public Safety in Ithaca and Tompkins County were collaboratively developed and informed by community input following the 2020 murder of George Floyd and local, national, and global calls for systems change including police accountability, transparency, reform, and reinvention. The Community Justice Center exists to: •Bridge the community and law enforcement •Manage the implementation of joint plans •Reduce disproportionate minority contact with law enforcement and negative impacts from the criminal justice system The CJC is empowered to: •Develop work plans and budget for plan implementation •Engage the community and law enforcement around relevant issues •Facilitate working groups •Make recommendations to the Legislature and Common Council •Implement plans within its expertise and purview PLAN:Innovative & Inclusive Recruitment and Retention for Law Enforcement •Plan Description: •Develop a comprehensive, inclusive, and innovative recruitment strategy for law enforcement and corrections officers. •Project Milestones: •Strategy consultant (HCH Enterprises) delivers document detailing recruitment and retention strategies for TCSO and IPD in Q1, 2024. Document published by CJC and distributed to Law Enforcement and Human Resources Departments. •Delivery of TCSO recruitment video produced in-house in 2023 before civil service exam. Included law enforcement/public safety recruitment in Tompkins County HR talent pool program. Next steps in 2024 and beyond: •Begin implementing recommendations from HCH report in collaboration with HR, IPD, TCSO. Incl. Advertising program implementation. PLAN: Community Healing Plan Plan Description: •Develop a comprehensive community healing plan to address trauma in the relationship between residents and law enforcement. Project Milestones: 1.Held community healing event (open to all, 70+ attendees) featuring trauma and healing expert, engaged in community dialogue on tools to facilitate healing and relationship development between community and law enforcement. 2.Trained four community healing facilitators and developed structure for community healing events and spaces. 3.Youth engagement and community engagement fostering community healing through art and community building (with Southside, History Center, Artists, DIA) Next steps in 2024 and beyond: 1.Regular community conversations with impacted community members and law enforcement personnel. 2.Additional youth engagement strategies strengthening the relationship with law enforcement and deepening understandings of justice, trauma, etc. PLAN: Officer Wellness Plan Description: •Develop a County-wide program to promote and support holistic officer wellness. Project Milestones: •Working Group engaged, wellness survey administered to law enforcement agencies and DoER, results presented to working group, law enforcement, and community. •CJC offered NYLEAP Peer Training and Post Critical incident Wellness Trainings, implementing train-the-trainer model for local peer programming Next steps in 2024 and beyond: •Implementation of on-call counselor services for law enforcement, emergency responders and their families. •Contract with Dietician/Nutritionist for confidential, one-on-one consultations with employees •Support implementation of peer support model. PLAN: Alternative Response (Wraparound H&HS Delivery) Plan Description: •Evaluate existing models and implement an alternative to law enforcement response system for crisis intervention and wraparound health and human services delivery. Project Milestones: •Implementation of two Community Resource Hubs (Groton, Enfield). Offering four open hours for community members to access resources each week. •Expansion to five Community Resource Hubs in 2024 (Lansing, Slaterville, City of Ithaca West End) •Develop criteria for measuring success of Pilot Co-Response Team (CARE Team) Next steps in 2024 and beyond: •Further investment in Community Resource Hub model, expand hub hours •Ongoing program evaluation across co/alternative response programs •Helping to inform community and set community expectations around response types beyond law enforcement PLAN:Culturally Responsive Training Plan Description: •Redesign and implement a culturally responsive training program that incorporates de-escalation and mental health components into a comprehensive response for law enforcement. Project Milestones: •Made funding available for law enforcement trainings in 2023. •Identified working group to establish culturally responsive training curriculum. Next steps in 2024 and beyond: •CJC will facilitate and support ongoing trainings for IPD and TCSO under the developed curriculum. PLAN: Traffic Stop Enforcement Results Analysis, Traffic Calming and Control Study Plan Description: •Collect and evaluate the results of officer-initiated traffic stop enforcement. Assess areas in Tompkins County where people feel unsafe in relation to roads and traffic, identify calming or control measures. Project Milestones: •Issued RFP for consultant to examine community input on unsafe traffic areas. •Beginning conversations with IPD regarding available analyzing traffic stop data. Next steps in 2024 and beyond: •Ongoing community input system to collect information on perceived unsafe road areas and ideas for solutions. Facilitate conversations and information sharing with traffic agencies PLAN:911 Dispatch & Policing Dashboard Plan Description: •Develop and publish a dynamic crisis response and policing dashboard. Project Milestones: •Engaged working group, invited and reviewed community input ideas for data points •Developed concept dashboard, presented to Public Safety Committee •Receiving and analyzing data from DoER for dashboard Next steps in 2024 and beyond: •Sustained and consistent updates to all CJC dashboards. •Analysis of baseline data and identification of disparities and trends. Communication of such trends with officials and wider community. Minutes Submitted by: Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk, City Of Ithaca