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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1980-06-04COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. June 4, 1980 PRESENT: Mayor - Bordoni Aldermen (10) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Dennis, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery OTHERS PRESENT: Acting Controller - Spano Dep. City Clerk - Paolangeli (600e, Personnel Administrator - Collins Acting Fire Chief - Tuckerman Building Commissioner - Hoard City Attorney - Shapiro Planning Staff - Sieverding Planning Director - Van Cort Police Chief - Herson City Clerk - Rundle 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bordoni le all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. ,a MINUTES: s' By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Boronkay RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the April 21, 1980, May 7, 1980, May 12, 1980 and May 14, 1980 meetings be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Ayes (8) - Banfield, Boronkay, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery Absent (2) - Dennis, Boothroyd Carried ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Planning and Development Committee Alderman Nichols requested that Item XIV(C) be moved up and acted upon; the committee have worked on it and copies of pertinent material have been given to each Council member. Alderman Nichols also reqeusted the addition of two items which have been approved by the Board of Public Works and referred to the Council: (1) adoption of resolution of City of Poughkeepsie requesting higher State reimbursement for maintenance of arterial highways within City Limits (2) approval of County applying for State and Federal funding for a Rural /Suburban Transportation Demonstration Program No Council member objected. Human Services Committee Alderman Schuler requested the transfer of Item XI(A) to Bu,bguL and Administration Item XV(L). (twoo� No Council member objected. Intergovernmental Relations Coi�mi.ttee Aldrman Slattery requested the addition of one item to the agenda: a resolution i-o , the Sewer System Planning Committee regarding the upgraded sewage treatment facility No Council member objected. Budget and Administration Committee Alderman Gutenberger requested the addition of two items to the agenda: (1) T.-tx Roll Adjustment (Item M) (2) Informational setter (Item N) No Council member ob j ectecl. 62 -2- June 4, 1980 COMMUNICATIONS: Letter trijim Jean E. Dean Re: Traffic Belle Sherman Area Mayor Bordoni read the following letter, copies of which had been given all aldermen: "May 28, 1930 Mr. Joseph A. Rundle, City Clerk Dear Mr. Rundle: We are concerned about the speed of the westbound traffic between Cob Street and Elmwood. Often, drivers are unable to stop at the downhill stop sign at the corner of Mitchell and Cornell Streets. This is the four -way stop corner just above Belle Sherman Elementary School. We wish to discuss this hazardous situation at the Common Council meeting.on Wednesday, June 4, 1980. Yours truly, Jean E. Dean 610 Mitchell Street (for a group of neighbors on Mitchell Street)" PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Jean E. Dean and rest ents - -Tra is Problem Belle Sherman Area Mr. Josep Leeming, 609 d Mitc ell Street, adresse the Council with reference to the problem at the downhill stop sign at the corner of Mitchell and Cornell Streets, requesting the problem to be checked out, and that additional signage be considered furnishing advance warning of the stop. Resolution By Alder-man Boronkay: Seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, That the request from the residents of the Belle Sherman Ar concerning a traffic problem at.the corner of Mitchell and Cornell Streets be referred to the Board of Public Works. Ayes (8) - Banfield, Boronkay, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery Absent (2) - Dennis, Boothroyd Carried Tompkins County Area Development Cor . R. Davis Cutting representing the i.C..Area Development Corp. spoke to the Council, requesting the City's continued financial support for the corporation's work, and presented a 1979 -80 Report on Industrial Development Activities and Goals. Discussion followed on the floor concerning its role in the Cherry Street Park development. It was agreed a meeting will be arranged with the T.C. Area Development Corp. +o discuss the issue. Alderman Boothroyd arrived at the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Curb Cuts for the Handicapped Mb. Al xe Leonar o, 104 Third Street, asked why no curb cuts have been made on his street, even though they have been done in the neigh- borhoods around his. Mayor Bordoni assured him they will be done in his neighborhood in the Fall. Conservation Advisory Council - W. Burbank Chm. Burbank of the Conservation Advisory Council spoke briefly to the Council giving an update on two projects the Council are working on: a Bikeways Survey - -500 questionnaires are being distributed in the area in order to get input for use in further development of the Bikeways; and a tentative city's odd -even parking system study. Mr. Burbank requested the Council to delay action on the ;.ssue until the study is completed. -3- June 4, 198q;,i, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Affirmative Action Alderman Saccucci asked Mayor Bordoni if the action taken by the Black Caucus would have the effect of delaying the Ithaca Center project; lie also asked if the CIty is following the right Affirmative Action Program. Mayor Bordoni replied that the action by the Black Caucus might delay the project, the report that was sent to Washington by the Black Caucus was not accurate, and the City has the facts and figures to disprove it. In addition, he said the City is following the right Affirmative Action Program. (400"" CITY CLERK'S REPORT: City Clerk Rundle—reported that he had received a communication from the Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding the dog fee structure. fie requested that, if the Council intend to consider changing the dog license rates this year, they give it some thought in the near future. The Department of Agriculture and Markets will print the licenses for Ithaca on a computer with the actual rates thereon, which will save the Clerk's office a tremendous amount of work. Resolution E By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the question of dog license rates be referred to the Budget and Administration Committee for action at their next meeting. a Ayes (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery Absent (1) - Dennis Carried INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Upgraded Sewage Treatment Facility Alderman Slattery presented a resolution recommended by the Sewer System Planning Committee regarding the upgraded sewage treatment (wool, facility: By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Nichols h'1EREAS, the City_of"Ithaca is--currently completing a Facilities Plan for an upgraded sewage treatment facility, and WHEREAS, said plan outlines the elements of the proposed treatment plant, including a sewer service area, and WHEREAS, a Sewer System Planning Committee has been established by the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca, and the Town of Dryden (see resolu- tions attached), and such Committee has already negotiated an agreement on the financing of the Sewer System Evaluation Survey (.copy attached), and said agreement has been adopted by the respective municipalities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That it is agreed among the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca, and the Town of Dryden that it is their joint intent that the proposed upgraded sewage treatment facility will treat the sewage collected within the general limits of the afore- mentioned sewer service area, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these three municipalities will continue negotiations through the Sewer System Planning Committee with the in- tention of --reaching an intermunicipal agreement, prior to the completion (400.", of the design phase, with respect to the ownership, operation, and financing of the proposed facilities, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That such an agreement shall include a system of equitable user charges and a comprehensive sewer use ordinance or regulation which will provide for, among other things, such industrial pre - treatment program and such industrial cost recovery as may be required by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Discussion followed on the floor. Ei 1 -4- June 4, 1980 A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery Absent (1) - Dennis Carried Alderman Dennis arrived at the meeting at 8:35 p.m. CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Motor -o erated Vehicle Ordinance By Alderman Slattery: Secon feby Alderman Boronkay ORDINANCE NO. 80 -8 AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 62 ENTITLED "MOTORCYCLES AND POWERED VEHICLES" TO THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. That a new Chapter to be known and designated as Chapter 62 entitled "Motorcycles and Powered Vehicles" is hereby added to the City of Ithaca Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 62 MOTORCYCLES AND POWERED VEHICLES g 62.1 Title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the City of Ithaca "Motorcycle and Powered Vehicle Law." g 62.2 Purpose The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the public health, welfare and safety by prohibiting the operation of motorcycles and other powered vehicles off road on public property and by regulating the opera- tion of motorcycles and other powered vehicles on private lands and places in the City of Ithaca in a manner which will be compatible with the use of such private lands, and which will promote the safe and proper use of motorcycles and other powered vehicles for recreation and minimize detrimental effects of such use on the environment. g 62.3 Definitions The following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them for purposes of this Chapter: A. Motorcycle, a motor- driven vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel with not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor. B. Powered vehicle, a vehicle designed to carry one or :;,re persons, operating on wheels and propelled by an internal combustion engine, except, however, vehicles designed to be used for gardening, agriculture, or lawn or property maintenance. g 62.4 Operation of motorcycles prohibited A. No person shall operate a motorcycle or powered vehicle on private lands in the City of Ithaca at any time without the written consent of the owner or other person legally in possession of said premises, unless such consent is obviously implied by the nature of the premises (e.g. parking lots to be used by the public). B. No person shall operate a motorcycle or powered vehicle on any off -road public property within the City of Ithaca at any time. -5- 9 62.10 Offenses; penalties June 4, 1980 �;;- Unless otherwise specifically provided by state statute, any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of a mis- demeanor and upon conviction subject to a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in (awoeSection 3.11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Games of Chance Ordinance - -to be laid on table for July Council action Alderman Slattery read the following letter: "To: Honorable Donald Slattery Chairman - Charter & Ordinance Committee a FROM: J. M. Herson Chief of Police 3., SUBJ: GAMES OF CHANCE ORDINANCE DATE: 2 June 1980 Please be advised that both the undersigned and Deputy Chief Walter Pagliaro have reivewed the draft of the above mentioned ordinance that you provided to me. J( Initially it is our feeling that the City Judge, City Prosecutor and the District Attorneys' office be requested to also review, evaluate and respond to this particular ordinance prior to its possible adoption. This will provide some unity, of all those bearing responsi- bility within this ordinance, and further provide additional input to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for their final evaluation. Under Section 14.10, Subdivision #9, it is our feeling that possibly allowing licenses twelve (12) time per year, to each and every organization, for this type of an event, is somewhat excessive. A reduction in the number of times a license can be issued in any calendar year should be considered. Also within the same section, the ordinance allows "Games of Chance" to be conducted to 2:00 A.M. on both Saturday and Sunday. We feel that this will seriously conflict with our ability to control ABC Violations, and that the hours should be ammended to read, 1:00 A.M. Saturday and Sundays. Under Section 14.10 "Enforcement ", the ordinance stipulates that the Police Department will exercise control and supervision of all 'Games of Chance ". It would be beneficial i the Charter and Ordinance Committee could advise the undersigned exactly to what extent the control and supervision was implied within this meaning. Obviously, it would not be possible to provide personnel, under existing restraints, for each and every Game conducted within the City, for its duration. Sincerely, James M. Herson Chief of Police" Resolution By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That City Clerk Rundle he directed to send cop -ies of the Games of Chance Ordinance to the City Prosecutor, City Judge and District Attorney for review and immediate reply to the Charter F, Ordinance Committee so the ordinance can be acted upon at the July meeting. i;�':rried Unanimously June 4, 1980 Weport on Odd -even Parking Ordinance Alderman Slattery reported that the committee had invited the Supt. of Public Works, Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee of BPW, Director Van Cort, the Transportation Committee and the Planning & Development Board to a meeting on May 19, 1980 in the Planning Office to review the Odd -even Parking Ordinance. A resolution reaffirming the present ordi- nance was prepared for presentation to Council for action; however, the Environmental Commission requested that action be delayed on the issue until they have completed a study on it. Resolution By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the issues of Odd -even Parking, and Neighborhood Permit Parking, be referred to the Environmental Commission for a report back to the Charter and Ordinance Committee no later than September 1, 1980. Carried Unanimously Transient Vendor Fine Schedule Alderman Slattery reported that in discussion with City Judge Clynes, it was the judge's feeling that the existing ordinance needs a lot of work on it. Resolution By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the Transient Vendor Ordinance be referred to City Attorney Shapiro for review and report back to the Charter & Ordinance Committee so that they in turn can make a recommendation to the Common Council. Carried Unanimously PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: County Transportation Commission Request for Resolution of Support Alderman Nichols reported-that the Board of Public Works h endorsed the County Transportation Commission's Resolution at its meeting on May 28, 1980 and the Planning and Development Committee endorsed it based on a couple of word changes. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ITHACA- TOMPKINS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO SPONSOR AND FILE APPLICATION TO FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING AGENCIES FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL /SUBURBAN TRANSPORTATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS COMMUTING TO WORK AND TO MANAGE SUCH DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS ON AN AD HOC BASIS By Alderman NIchols: Seconded by Alderman Schuler WHEREAS, the Ithaca- Tompkins County Transportation Commission is pre- paring a project plan for increased opportunities for rural /suburban transportation in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the Commission has requested permission from the municipalities which created the Commission to authorize the Commission to makd appli- cation to Federal and State funding agencies to initiate a program for a two- or three -year Rural /Suburban Transportation Demonstration Program for persons commuting to work, and WHEREAS, the Commission has agreed to submit the project plan to the municipalities for review and comment prior to acceptance of any grant offers from funding agencies, and that the individual municipalities will be kept involved in the process to insure a unified cooperative approach; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does encourage and authorize the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Commission to file application for funding assistance for said program and to general administer, expend funds, and establish policy during the demonstration period, keeping each municipality informed as to progress. Carried Unanimously Guidelines for Site Selection for Subsidized Housing Alderman Nichols reported that the committee have been working on rules which will be available in the Planning Department for prospective developers which will make the city's participation fairly clear. She expects the guidelines will be available for a vote at the July meeting. -7- June 4, 1980 Procedure to be used in consider developing 1`" iublic property within the City of Ithaca Alderman Nichols reported that the committee have been working on this document, copies of which were given to each alderman. She reviewed briefly the schedule. Resolution By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That the Common Council endorse the Request for Proposals - East Hill School. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Resolution Authorizing the Director of Plannin and Development To Seek Increased State Aid to Cities or the Purpose of Maintainin Portions o State Highways Inside—f—heCity of Ithaca By Al erman Nichols: Seconded by Al erman Slattery WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca maintains the state arterial highways in- side the City, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has recognized that the current level of reimbursement (forty cents per square yard) g is inadequate and has recommended an increase to seventy -five cents per square yard; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works estimates that the cost of maintaining the state arterial highways inside the City is currently seventy -five cents per square yard and will increase by twenty - five cents per square yard every five years; NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Director of Planning and Develop -! ment of the City of Ithaca be authorized to request that New York State Department of Transportation reimbursement to localities for maintaining state arterial highways be increased from the present level of forty cents: per square yard to one dollar and fifty cents per square yard. Carried Unanimously Courtesy Tickets Alderman Nichols reported that the committee has received a request, and that Mayor Bordoni had received a request, to be heard before the com- mittee takes a position in regard to courtesy tickets. She said the mat- ter will be discussed at the next meeting of the committee on June 11, 1980. Handicapped Accessibility to City Hall Alderman Nichols reported that Herman Sieverding of the Planning Staff has been working on this problem and has some additional material and estimates which he will present to the committee at its next meeting on June 11, 1980. Common. Council recessed at 9:15 p.m. Common Council reconvened in regular session at 9:38 p.m. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Alderman Gutenberger requested the addition of one item to flip ioc,'(1a. the Deputy City Controller Position. No Council member objected. Centralized Purchasing (Wwv'� Alderman Gutenberger announced that an informational meeting on Centralized Purchasing will be held on June 24, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Fire Station. Changes in 1980 Assessment Roll 722 -28 Nest Court Street By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman WHEREAS, the 1980 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca included the property known and numbered as 722 -28 Nest Court Street, owned by Louann Inc., IOS Cherry Street, and IVIII:IZEAS, pursuant to Section SS4 (sub. 4A) of the Peal Property Tax Law, the Director of Assessments has investigated in application for the correction of an error in essential fact filed by said taxpayer, and E; Is -g- June 4, 1980 WHEREAS, said investigation revealed that the Board of Review determi- nation was not entered in the computer file, and WHEREAS, the Director of Assessment recommends that the assessed value of 722 -28 West Court Street be changed from $79,000 to $71,100; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1980 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca be amended to reduce the assessment of Tax Map 52 -3 -15, 722 -28 West Court Street, from $79,000 to $712100, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to make the appropriate changes in the Tax Roll and to prepai a new tax bill for said property or make an appropriate refund if the 1980 City Taxes have been paid. Carried Unanimously 321 East Falls Street By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boronkay WHEREAS, the 1980 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca included the property known and numbered as 321 East Falls Street, owned by W. Tyler and Elizabeth P. Reese, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 554 (sub. 4A) of the Real Property Tax Law, the Director of Assessments has investigated an application for the correction of an error in essential fact filed by said taxpayer, and WIIEREAS, said investigation revealed that the Board of Review determina- tion was not entered in the computer file, and WHEREAS, the Director of Assessment recommends that the assessed value of 321 East Falls Street be changed from $34,000 to $32,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1980 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca be amended to reduce the assessment of Tax Map 12 -3 -8, 321 East Falls Street, from $34,000 to $32,000, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to make the appropriate changes in the Tax Roll and to prepare a new tax bill for said property or make an appropriate refund if the 1980 City Taxes have been paid. Carried Unanimously 1314 East State Street By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Slattery WIIEREAS, the 1980 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca included the property known and numbered as 1314 East State Street, owned by Eileen Callinan, and W1111-REAS, pursuant to Section 554 (sub. 4A) of the Roal Property Tax Law, the Director of Assessments has investigated an application for the correction of an error in essential fact filed by said taxpayer, and WIIEREAS, said investigation revealed that the Board of Review determina- �„ riot entered in the computer file, and WIIEREAS, the Director of Assessment recommends that the assessed value of 1314 East State Street be changed from $51,900 to $47,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1980 Tax Roll for the City o Ithaca be amended to reduce the assessment of Tax Map 111 -8 -13, 1314 East State Street, from $51,900 to $47,000, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to make the appropriate changes in the Tax Roll and to prepare a new tax bill for said property or make an appropriate refund if the 1980 Cit Taxes Have been paid. y - Carried Unanimously -9- June 4, 1980 Tompkins County Area Development Corporation Agreement By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins County Area Develop- ment Corp. in the amount of $5,000 for funding of a half -time position. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously (M0,01 Change in Water & Sewer Fund Authorized Equipment List By Alderman Gutenberger. Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the 1980 Authorized Equipment List for the Water and Sewer Fund be amended by eliminating the purchase of a pavement breaker at a cost of $1,200, and including the purchase of a concrete mixer at a cost of $1, 740 as requested by the Board of Public Works, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the difference of $540 be transferred as follows: j $216 from F8341 -250 to F8316 -250 $ $324 from G8121 7250 to G8116 -250 Carried Unanimously t; Change in DPW Authorized Positions By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the authorized positions adopted by the Board of Public Works on December 19, 1979, be amended to include one (1) Maintainer in the Sewage Treatment Plant. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: 1 Aye (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Dennis, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery Nay (1) - Gutenberger Carried Transfer of Funds for Sewage Treatment Plant By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That $6,000 be transferred from the Sewer Contingency G1990 to Sewage Treatment Plant G8150 -312 for replacement of Pump #3 in the main pumping station. Carried Unanimously Cass Park Dasher Boards Capital Project, Increase of Funds By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Al erman Boothroyd WHEREAS, a capital project was established for the installation of dasher boards at the Cass Park Ice Rink in the amount of $50,000, and WHEREAS, after review of the bids by the City Engineer, it was the consensus of the Board of Public Works that said project would cost $70,575; IL NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Cass Park Dasher Boards Capital Project be increased from $50,000 to $70,575, and that the 1980 Budget be amended by increasing the appropriation Account A9550 -7, Transfer to Capital Fund $20,575, and increasing the Revenue Account A3889, Other Culture and Recreation $20,575. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Dennis, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Gutenberger Nay (1) - Slattery Carried 70 -10- June 4, 1980 Change in Youth Bureau Authorized Positions By Alderman Gutenberger: Secon e y Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the 1980 Authorized Positions of the Youth Bureau be amended in accordance with classification changes approved by the Civil Service Commission as follows: Remove: One (1) Recreation Specialist Add: One (1) Art Program Supervisor Remove: One (1) Principal Account Clerk Add: One (1) Account Clerk Carried Unanimously 1981 Revenue Sharing Requests By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has set a deadline for receiving Revenue Sharing Applications for July 1, 1980, and WHEREAS, due to the anticipated budget constraints for the year 1981, it is questionable that the City will be able to appropriate any Revenue Sharing Funds to Human Services providers, and WHEREAS, this Common Council does not want to exclude the possibility of a Human Service provider having a unique idea that, if funded through Revenue Sharing, would directly result in a savings of dollars; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca will receive applications for Revenue Sharing Funds for 1981 provided the applica- tions conform to the following criteria: 1. The proposal must be for something that is unique (not the traditional capital investments or staff positions). 2. The proposal must clearly indicate how a savings would result from its implementation. 3. The proposal must meet all criteria for Revenue Sharing. Carried Unanimously Building Commissioner Hiring of Housing Inspector By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Building Commissioner be authorized to hire a Housing Inspector, effective July 1, 1980, at a salary of $11,8,22, Step 2 of the CSEA Administrative Contract, Carried Unanimously City Controller Position By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, the position of City Controller has been vacant since January '40, 19 20, and WHEREAS, this is an executive position that should be filled as soon as possible, and WHEREAS, on May 28, 1980, the Civil Service Commission approved the new Job Specifications; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to advertis for this position and to select a Search Committee for the purpose of interviewing eligible applicants for selection and filling of this position. Carried Unanimously Audit By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Admini- stration Committee, in the total amount of $12,708.88, as listed on Audit Abstract #10, 1980, be approved for payment. Carried Unanimously -11- June 4, 1980' ] City Contribution to Gadabout By Alderman Gutenberger: econded by Alderman Schuler WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has set aside $11,000 for transportation service to the disabled community, and WHEREAS, Gadabout now has in place a system with the capability of pro- viding transportation service to the disabled, and WHEREAS, a program has been developed between the City and Gadabout whereby Gadabout would provide additional transportation service to the disabled in addition to purchasing an additional lift - equipped van with this allocation, and WHEREAS, the terms of this program are subject to approval by the Red Cross Board of Directors and the execution of a contract between the City and the Tompkins County Red Cross; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That further action on this arrangement with Gadabout be referred to Budget and Administration Committee with the power to act pending approval by the Red Cross Board of Directors and execution of a contract between the City and Tompkins County Red Cross. Carried Unanimously Amendment to 1980 Tax Roll By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the 1980 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca included 169 parcels of property having an exemption for the aged, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5S4 (sub. 4A) of the Real Property Tax Law, the Director of Assessments has investigated and determined that an error in essential fact exists, and WHEREAS, said investigation revealed that the exemption for the aged was improperly calculated, and WHEREAS, the Director of Assessments recommends that the total assessed value of the 169 parcels be changed from $2,924,875 to $2,484,975; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1980 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca be amended to reduce the total assessment of the 169 parcels from $2,924,875 to $2,484,975, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to make the appropriate changes in the Tax Roll and to prepare a new tax bill for said properties or make an appropriate refund if the 1980 City Taxes have been paid. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously City Tax Bill Enclosure By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman WHEREAS, the City Chamberlain has requested permission to enclose an informational letter with the corrected 1980 City Tax bills being sent to those taxpayers claiming exemption for the aged, and WHEREAS, it is necessary for Common Council to approve all enclosures for tax bills; NOW, TFIFREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the enclosure of the City Chamberlain's informational letter with the corrected 1980 City Tax bills. Carried Unanimously -12- f9 June 4, 1980 Provision of Position of De ut Cit Controller By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alder—man Boothroyd LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 1980 CITY OF ITHACA A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 2.23 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA CHARTER ENTITLED "ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES" HERE ALSO PROVIDING ADDITIONALLY FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CITY CONTROLLER BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows: SECTION 1. Amending Section 2.23 of the City of Ithaca. Charter entitled "Assistants and Deputies" for the position of Deputy City Controller. 1. That Section 2.23 of the City of Ithaca Charter entitled "Assistants and Deputies" is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 2.23 Assistants and Deputies 1. The Common Council may create, establish or abolish the offices of deputy city controller, the assistant city controller and deputy city chamberlain. Such officers shall generally assist their superiors in the execution of their powers and duties and may perform such part or portion of such duties as designated by such superiors; and in the absence, inability temporary lo their ree superiors, to act as such when so shalhaveall thpowersosuch office. 2. The deputy city controller, the assistant. city controller and deputy city chamberlain shall be appointed, removed in the same manner and serve for the same terms as their superiors. 3. The deputy city clerk shall generally assist the city clerk in thr execution of his duties and may perform such part or portion of such duties as designated by the city clerk; and in tiie absence, inability or temporary vacancy of the city clerk, to act as such and when so acting, shall have all the powers of same." SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Saccucci Aye Banfield Boothroyd Aye Aye Slattery Dennis Aye Aye Boronkay Aye Nichols Schuler Aye Aye Holman Gutenberger Aye Aye Ayes (10) Carried Unanimously Contract between IURA and BPW B —y Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works is directed to enter into a contract with the Community Development Agency as per contract, Varic Construction Projects - Community Development, as prepared by the Ci Attorney. Carried Unanimously UNFINISHED AND '.`MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Tompkins County `travel Guide Alderman Holman report� tiat the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce had forwarded a copy of the Tompkins County Travel Guide to the City for approval before printing. She commented that the guide does a better job of highlighting the city this year than before. -13- June 4, 1980, d� Petition regarding truck traffic Alderman Saccucci reported receiving calls from constituents on Cliff Street asking him to relay to Alderman Dennis the following message in reference to a petition of over 1,000 signatures for DoT concerning trucks going through East Hill, which is to be forwarded to NYSDoT: "the same trucks that go through East Hill go through Cliff Street first." Alderman Holman explained to Alderman Saccucci that, due to lack of a civic organization on East Hill, the petitions were distributed city.- wide, and that all groups should join forces and bring the problem before the Council. Wave Mayor Bordoni commented that the petition deals specifically with State Street and Route 79 truck traffic. Charter & Ordinance Meeting Alderman Slattery announced that the Charter $ Ordinance Committee will meet on Monday, June 23, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. He invited all aldermen to be present to review the Games of Chance Ordinance. Moratorium on Liquor Licenses Alderman Slattery presented the following resolution: By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Moratorium on Liquor Licenses be extended until December 31, 1980. Alderman Boothroyd objected to action on the resolution because the item had not appeared on the agenda; therefore Alderman Slattery withdrew the resolution and referred it to the July Agenda. NEW BUSINESS: Ithaca College Baseball Team By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holman WHEREAS, the Ithaca College Baseball Team has earned national recogni- tion for the players, their College, and the community, and WHEREAS, the players and coaching staff demonstrated their excellence by winning the national championship in a double elimination contest after overcoming a first round defeat, and WHEREAS, their athletic skills have gained for them the National Championship in Division 3 of the National Collegiate Athletic Associa- tion, and WHEREAS, they have shown themselves to be true champions, both on and off the playing field, and WHEREAS, this 1980 championship baseball team continues a tradition of excellence and community pride; BE IT RESOLVED, That this Common Council, on behalf of all the residents of the City of Ithaca, offers its sincere congratulations to National Champion Coach George Valsente, the coaching staff, and the players who have kepi; Ithaca a synonym for quality and excellence, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Ithaca College baseball team be and hereby are, honorary citizens of the City of Ithaca. Carried Unanimously Resolution By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That copies of the above resolution be forwarded to members of the Ithaca College baseball team and coaching staff. Carried Unanimously r,1 -14- June 4, 1980 NCAA LaCrosse Championship Alderman Dennis noted that Richie Moran of the Cornell University Athletic Department, Who serves on the City Planning & Development Board, had done a magnificent job in organization and bringing the NCAA LaCrosse Championship to Ithaca, New York. Mayor Bordoni directed that a letter of commendation be drafted to Mr. Moran and a copy sent to Cornell University. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m. Josjbph A. Rundle, City Clerk i '-R#mond Bor oni, Mayor Irn