HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1980-11-05COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK `
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. November 5, 1980
PRESENT:
Mayor - Bordoni
Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Gutenberger,
Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery
ABSENT:
Alec erman (1) - Dennis
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Shapiro
City Controller - Spano
Personnel Administrator - Collins
Deputy Controller - Cafferillo
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Youth Bureau Director - Cutia
Fire Chief - Tuckerman
City Engineer - Cox
Planning & Development Director - Van Cort
City Chamberlain - Wright
Planner - Mcigs
Conservation Advisory Council - Burbank, Hoard, Perko
City Clerk - Rundle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Bordoni led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci
RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the October 1, 1980 and October 16, 1980
meetings be approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Resolution
By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that Council and staff convene into Executive Session for the
purpose of discussing personnel matters, at 7:45 P.M.
Carried
Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:30 P.M.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Presentation by Conservation Advisory Council
William Burbank, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Council, referred
to an article entitled "What is SEQR" which had been given to Council
members. He also briefly reviewed the purpose of the Conservation
Advisory Council and introduced Deborah Hoard, Vice Chairperson of the
Council; John Perko, resident historian; Aldermen Elva Holman and Nancy
Schuler, Council liaison members. Members who were not present are
Todd Swanzey and Deborah Dietrich. Mr. Burbank said the Council is
short of members at the present time and would welcome help in seeking
persons who would volunteer the time necessary to serve on the Council.
John .Perko spoke regarding the various projects that the Council has
worked on recently, such as Bikeways, Nuclear Transportation Ordinance
and SEQR. He mentioned that the Council had made several recommendations
to Common Council with reference to the impact on the environment in
connection with City projects, such as the Ithaca Center.
Alderman Elva Holman addressed the Council stating the concerns that the
Conservation Advisory Council has about the SEQR Law as it currently
stands and the apparent lack of attention given to it, especially
implementing the Environmental Impact Study for projects which may have
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a significant impact on our environment. Alderman Holman briefly
reviewed the process of the ISIS and mentioned certain projects which
did not follow the steps that should have been taken, mainly the Ithaca
Center project. Alderman Holman urged Council, as the decision makers,
to try to anticipate and carry out the procedural and substantive
requirements of the SEQR Law and to work towards a better integration
of the EIS process into the City's planning process.
Mayor Bordoni thanked the members of the Conservation Advisory Council
for taking the time to appear before Common Council in an endeavor to
keep Common Council informed of the Advisory Council's actions.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Planning and Development Committee
Alderman Nichols requested the addition of an item which was inadvert
ently left off the Agenda with reference to progress on Community
Development activities covering Small Cities.
No Council member objected.
Human Services Committee
Alderman Schuler requested the addition of two items to the Agenda:
1. Agreement with the Town of Ithaca and the City of
Ithaca, Youth Development and Recreation Programs.
2. Renewal of Application for continuation of Youth
Bureau project to New York State Division for Youth.
No Council member objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderman Gutenberger requested the addition of two items to the Agenda:
Item K. Resolution authorizing Agency to administer
EDA Grant.
Item L. Resolution designating IURA /CDA as Administrator
of UDAG Grant.
No Council member objected.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Tom 11oltham- -Safe Access Committee for Route 96
Tom Holtham, 45 Jersey Hill Road, a member of the Safe Access Committee
for Route 96, addressed the Council with reference to a Route 96 over-
pass. Holtham mentioned that at the last meeting he attended, a man was
present who had a petition on which there were 100 -150 signatures and
that petition made quite an effect on the Council. Holtham said that
since 1978 his Committee has been getting people to sign petitions and
they all agreed that they would like to have an overpass for the rail-
road tracks and they would like it as soon as possible. If numbers make
any difference, Mr. Holtham said he had 5,000 signatures and he had the
petitions with him to prove it. In closing, he hoped that his Committee
could get a positive vote from Common Council to help the Department of
Transportation to hurry up and. get the project completed.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Cherry Street -- Temporary Ri ht -of -Way
City Attorney Shapiro reported that a matter had recently surfaced in
connection with extending Cherry Street into the Industrial Park but
one thing that needed doing in the not too distant future is to
designate the bed of Cherry Street as a street. Since that has not been
done it .leaves Precision Filters Inc., the City's first tenant at the
Industrial Park, with no legal access to the property, a matter which
was brought to City Attorney Shapiro's attention by attorneys for
Precision Filters Inc.
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Resolution
By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Gutenberger
RESOLVED, that this Common Council authorize the granting of a
temporary right -of -way to Precision Filters Inc. across the bed of
Cherry Street as extended, to its leased property, said right -of -way
to continue until such time as the bed of Cherry Street is designated
as a City Street and it, in fact, becomes a City Street, so that
Precision Filters Inc. will have access to the property right from day
one.
Carried
Cornell University Article 78 Proceedings Against City
City Attorney Shapiro reported that Cornell University has brought
two Article 78 proceedings against the City of Ithaca concerning
zoning matters challenging the determination of the Board of Zoning
Appeals on property at 319 Fall Creek Drive and 316 Wait Avenue.
The City will be defending these actions and City Attorney Shapiro
stated that the return date of these actions has been adjourned to
November 18, 1980.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Hostages in Iran
Alderman Saccucci reported that he would like to make a suggestion
1: that would be appropriate at this time, out of respect for the hostages
!' in Iran, that the Mayor consider proclaiming a "Hostage Week" in our
community. Alderman Slattery further suggested that flags be flown
at half mast during that week. The Mayor thanked Alderman Saccucci for
an excellent idea.
Resolution
By Alderman Saccucci.: Seconded by Alderman Slattery
RESOLVED, that this Common Council, out of respect for our hostages
who have been detained in Iran for over a year, requests the Mayor
to proclaim a week in honor of the hostages, to be known as "Hostage
Week" and to further ask the community to fly flags at half mast in
recognition of such proclamation.
Carried
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Community Development Activities - -Small Cities
Kathe Evans addressed the Council on progress of the Community Develop-
ment activities. Inasmuch as Common Council will be reviewing final
application on November 24th, she felt it would be a good idea to go
through the progress on the past five years of entitlement, plus the
three years of Small Cities activities. She mentioned that on November
10th the Planning and Development Committee would be holding its
second public hearing regarding projects that can be included in the
next three -year cycle of the Small Cities application. The meeting
will be held at the Salvation Army Building at 7:30 in the evening
and she invited everyone to attend. IURA members will be there, as
well as the CAC members. After that meeting and possibly within a few
days the CAC will be meeting to review those projects and to make
recommendations to the IURA and to Common Council regarding those
projects that they believe can best serve the objectives and goals of
this three -year application.
Kathe Evans requested Council to look at the sheets attached to the
Agenda with reference to Small Cities. She felt that the best way to
proceed was to take a good look at the balances as of August 31, 1980,
to see where we have not spent our money. This will indicate areas
where the Committee has had problems. The 312 Loan Program has been a
problem because the Committee has not been able to frilly implement
the program and in getting loans out to the community. The 312 Program
is a federal loan program in which we can go for 30 loans to come back
into the community.
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Katlic Evans reported on progress on the St. James AME Zion Church
and the fact that a lawsuit is holding up the rennovations planned.
Perhaps work can be started in the Spring of 1981. GIAC rennovations
are being held up because of handicapped accessibility. Also, the
City is presently involved in negotiations with the School District
to purchase the building. If the City does purchase the property, it
will go ahead with a ramp and make it accessible. Hillview Park is
another project that should move ahead in the Spring of 1981.
Kathe Evans referred to the various drawdowns that have been utilized
and spoke on the areas that are doing well and those not doing so well.
Free Parking in City -Owned Ramp Garages During Period From
November 28, 1980 Through December 28, 1980 Requested by Downtown
Ithaca Business Association
By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Slattery
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee met on October 22,
1980, with representatives of the Board of Public Works and the
Downtown Ithaca Business Association, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the members present at the meeting that
granting two hours' free parking in the two city -owned parking ramp
garages (also including the "D" lot, which is served by the same
collection booth as the Green Street Garage) would provide additional
inducement for holiday shoppers to come to Downtown Ithaca;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council requests the
Board of Public Works to consider granting a two -hour free parking
period in each of the ramp garages during the shopping season that
begins on November 28, 1980, so that the downtown merchants can
incorporate this announcement in their holiday advertising during the
months of November and December.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried
Designation of West Side of 100 Block of North Cayuga Street
as Clinton Block Historic District, Requested by the *Ithaca
Landmarks Preservation Commission
By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
voted to designate the buildings at 102 -104 West State
114 North Cayuga Street, and 116 North Cayuga Street a
Block Historic District of the City of Ithaca, and
has formally
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s the Clinton
WHEREAS, the designation was made after a duly advertised public
hearing in compliance with the procedure established in Chapter 32
entitled "Landmarks Preservation" of the City of Ithaca Municipal
Code, and
WHEREAS, the owners of the properties involved are eager for the
historic designation to be completed, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Planning and Development unanimously approved
the designation of the proposed Clinton Block Historic District at its
meeting of October 28, 1980;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Charter and Ordinance CommitteJ
is requested to consider the designation of the Clinton Block Historic
District during the month of November, 1980, and bring to the December
meeting of the Common Council legislation approving such designation.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried
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Brindley Street Revocable Permit
Alderman Nichols reporte that Tast month there had been a request
to the City to sell the road bed to Brindley Street and the Planning
and Development Committee said that the Board of Public Works should
make the decision on this request. The Board of Public Works decided
that it would not have any use for Brindley Street for the time being
and that it would negotiate a revocable lease or permit with the
person that wanted to buy the Brindley Street property. In that way
the person interested would have the use of the property and should
the City need it for any reason in the future, the City could get the
street back. Alderman Nichols stated that the Board of Public Works
(Wwooe will be discussing this matter with the City Attorney so that the
permit can be issued.
Mayor Bordoni wanted to make it clear that the City is not selling the
property, but merely leasing it for the time being. He asked that
Council avoid the use of the word "purchase ". That, in fact, if the
property were to be purchased, the matter would have to be taken to
Common Council for approval.
Cornell University Resolution to Limit Use of Residential
Buildings for Non - Residential Uses
Alderman Nichols reporte t at s e had attached to the Agenda a copy
of the Resolution of Cornell University with reference to limiting the
use of residential buildings for non - residential uses. Alderman
Nichols wanted the Council to see that Cornell behaves in many differ -
:!: ent ways. At the very time that one group is taking us to Court,
another group is pleading with the administration to show consideration
to Ithaca area residents by refraining from converting any residentially
zoned property to a non - residential property, such as university
offices and be especially sensitive to using multi- family dwellings
designed for student living, for non - residential purposes.
Alderman Nichols announced that the next meeting of the Planning
and Development Committee would be on Wednesday, November 12th, at
8:00 P.M.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Sidewalk Assessments
Resolution
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works levied sidewalk assessments on
July 30, 1980, for the construction of sidewalks at various locations
in the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing thereon was held by said Board on October
22, 1980, at which time the Board took action to finally approve said
assessments and filed schedule thereof with the Council for confirma-
tion and final approval;
NOW, THERL-'FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said assessments in the total
amount of $6,619.03 (schedule attached) be and the same hereby is
approved and confirmed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be, and hereby is, directed
to prepare a Warrant on the City Chamberlain in accordance with such
schedule for the collection of said assessments; and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute such Warrant, where-
upon all such assessments will become due and payable from the date of
owoOK execution thereof; and on all such assessments or portions thereof remaining
unpaid after the expiration of six months from the date of such Warrant,
the City Chamberlain shall. add and collect the percentage thereon at
the rate of 5o per annum, except and provided however, that the City
Chamberlain may allow persons to pay their assessment, if the aggregate
amount exceeds $25.00, in five equal installments, with interest at
50, on or about June 1st each year, provided however, that any person
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desiring to pay by installments shall make application promptly in
writing to the City Chamberlain; and all properties having such
assessments or portions thereof of installment payments in arrears and
remaining unpaid at the close of any City Tax collection period shall
be included by the City Chamberlain in a subsequent City Tax Sale
held in November each year following such City Tax collection period;
and such property shall be sold for any unpaid assessments or portions
thereof or any unpaid installment payments, together with the out-
standing balance of such installment payments, together with all
interest, fees and penalties that may have accrued.
Carried
Grant Application for Bikeways
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca, Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights,
Tompkins County and the City have been exploring improvements and
expansion of bike routes within the Ithaca urban area, and
WHEREAS, the municipalities now desire to submit a pre - application for
90o State and Federal grants to implement the improvement and expansion
program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca authorize
Tompkins County to be the lead agency acting on behalf of all the
participating municipalities.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) Boothroyd, Nichols, Schuler, Gutenberger,
Holman, Boronkay, Saccucci
Nays (2) Banfield, Slattery
Absent (1) - Dennis
Carried
Strand Theatre Renovation Project
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
WfIEREAS, the Appalachian Regional Commission has granted $290,488
in funds under Section 214 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act
of 1965, for the Strand Theatre Renovation Project, and
WHEREAS, HUD has agreed to act as the federal agency responsible for
administering these funds, and
WHEREAS, HUD has designated the City of Ithaca as grantee for Strand
Theatre Renovation funds with the intent that funds be sub - granted
to the Tompkins County Center for Culture and the Performing Arts, Inc.,
and
WHEREAS, the ARC grant includes a requirement for $102,320 in local
matching funds which the Tompkins County Center for Culture and the
Performing Arts, Inc. has agreed to raise, and
WHEREAS, the Strand Theatre Renovation Project has been referred by
Common Council to the B $ A Committee, with power to act on behalf
of the full Common Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
agreement with HUD for $290,488 in ARC funds
for the Strand Theatre Renovation Project, and
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2. That the Ithaca Community Development Agency
be authorized to act through and on behalf of
the City, in the administration of ARC funds,
including, but not limited to: development and
execution of a contract with the sub- grantee,
monitoring the project; and receipt and disburse-
ment of grant funds.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Boothroyd, Nichols, Schuler, Gutenberger,
Holman, Boronkay, Saccuccu, Slattery
Nays (1) - Banfield
Absent (1) - Dennis
Carried
Salary Incremental Adjustments
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
WHEREAS, the Personnel Board for the City of Ithaca convened as the
Salary Incremental Adjustment Board on October 16, 1980, and
WHEREAS, said Board received and considered the records and recommenda-
tions of personnel recommended by their Department Heads and /or
Supervisors for a salary incremental adjustment, and
WHEREAS, after due deliberations the Salary Incremental Adjustment
Board (STAB) recommended to the Budget and Administration Committee of
the Common Council four (4) employees who they believed to be the most
qualified and deserving of those recommended for a salary incremental
adjustment, and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the recommendations the Budget and Administra-
tion Committee recommends that the City of Ithaca Personnel SIAB
results be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that salary incremental increases be
approved to adjust the annual salary of each of the following employees
as follows:
Roxie Hubbard
$ 91137
Suzanne Bordoni
10,552
Joyce Day
12,345
Joyce Volpicelli
9,135
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City
these increases
Controller be directed to make
effective November 3,
Administrator be directed
1980, and that the Personnel
to notify the
decisions.
Department Meads of these
Carried
Personnel Department Promotion
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by
Alderman Saccucci
WHEREAS> the Personnel Department has
description of the
reviewed and updated the job
position of Stenographer,
and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission
position duty statement
has reviewed and approved the
concerning the
to be
expanded duties of Stenographer
appropriate for the title of Administrative
Secretary, and
WHEREAS, Bonnie Steinberg, the incumbent
required Civil Service testing and is
Stenographer has passed the
of Administrative Secretary;
qualified to fill the position
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of Stenographer
in the Personnel Department be redesignated as Administrative
Secretary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bonnie Steinberg be promoted to the title
of Administrative Secretary, with an annual salary of $11,471 to be
effective November 3, 1980.
Carried
Budget_ App ro riation Transfers
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
RESOLVED, that the City Controller be empowered to make transfers
within the 1980 budget appropriations as may be needed.
Carried Unanimously
Agendas and Minutes for BaLgaining Bargaining Units
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
RESOLVED, that copies of the Agendas and Minutes be distributed to
the bargaining units as requested, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all future requests for distribution
of copies of the Agendas and Minutes be at the discretion of the
City Clerk.
Carried
Amendments to Authorized Equipment Lists
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
RESOLVED, that the 1980 Authorized Equipment List for the Fire
Department be amended to include the addition of one (1) copying
machine; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 1980 Authorized Equipment List for
the Building Department be amended to include the addition of plan
files, at a cost not to exceed $550.00. No additional appropriation
is required.
Carried
Golf Pro Sick Time Resolution
Tabling Resolution
By Alderman Holman: Seconded
RESOLVED, That the resolution
is obtained.
by Alderman Boronkay
be tabled until further information
Carried
Audit
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Budget and
Administration Committee, in the total amount of $16,988.49, as
Listed on Audit Abstract #20/1980, be approved for payment.
Carried
Authorization for CDA /IURA to Administer EDA Grant
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Al erman Boothroyd
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a technical assistance grant from
the Fconomic Development Administration, and
WHEREAS, Community Development staff have been involved in the develop-
ment of the focus of the study and the matching requirement for the
grant comprises Community Development funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CDA /IURA be authorized to
act through and on behalf of the City in the administration of EDA
funds, including but not limited to: receipt and disbursement of
grant funds. Carried
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Ithaca Center: Desi nation of IURA /CDA as Administrator of UDAG
By Alderman Guten erger: Secon ed by Alderman Boot r o y
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is recipient of a $1.7 million UDAG
from the Department of Housing and Urban Development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency/
Community Development Agency be authorized to act through and on
behalf of the City of Ithaca in the administration of UDAG funds,
including receipt and disbursement of said funds.
Carried
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
C- lairman Slattery announced that t ere will be a meeting of the Joint
Intermunicipal Committee with City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca and Town
of Dryden. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 1980,
at 7:30 P.M., at Central Fire Station, to discuss proposals for the
operation and administration of a new wastewater treatment facility.
Both the contractual agreement and the jointly owned and operated
facility agreement will be presented and reviewed. Alderman Slattery
reminded Council that the project amounts to $27,000,000;the meeting
is a very important one and he hoped all the Council members would be
present.
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CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Regulating the Use of Common Council Chambers
By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, many regular and special meetings of the Common Council, the
Board of Public Works, the Board of Planning and Development, the
Conservation Advisory Council, the Board of Zoning Appeals and numerous
other official boards and committees of the City of Ithaca are held
every month, and
WHEREAS, the costs of heating, lighting and janitorial facilities for
Council Chambers are an expense shared by all City taxpayers, and
WHEREAS, it is convenient and appropriate for official boards and
committees of the City of Ithaca to hold their meetings in City Hall;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Clerk or a staff member
assigned by him shall maintain the official calendar of meetings and
schedule the use of Council Chambers for all regular and special meet-
ings of official City of Ithaca boards and commissions and of any
state, county and intergovernmental units wishing to meet in Council
Chambers, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any non - governmental civic organization
may use the Council Chambers during City Hall regular business hours
on an availability basis to be determined by the City Clerk or his
designee.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amendment to the Resolution
By Alderman Nichols: Secon ed by Alderman Holman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor may use or grant the use of
Council Chambers for any activity of the Mayor's Office according to
(too, the master schedule as maintained in the Clerk's Office.
Original Resolution as Amended Carried
By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
WHEREAS, many regular and special meetings of the Common Council, the
Board of Public Works, the Board of Planning and Development, the Con-
servation Advisory Council, the Board of Zoning Appeals and numerous
other official boards and committees of the City of Ithaca are held
every month, and
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WHEREAS, the costs of heating, lighting and janitorial facilities for
Council Chambers are an expense shared by all City taxpayers, and
WHEREAS, it is convenient and appropriate for official boards and
committees of the City of Ithaca to hold their meetings in City Hall;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Clerk or a staff member
assigned by him shall maintain the official calendar of meetings and
schedule the use of Council Chambers for all regular and special meet-
ings of official City of Ithaca boards and commissions and of any
state, county and intergovernmental units wishing to meet in Council
Chambers, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any non - governmental civic organization
may use the Council Chambers during City Hall regular business hours
on an availability basis to be determined by the City Clerk or his
designee, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor may use or grant the use of
Council Chambers for any activity of the Mayor's Office according to
the master schedule as maintained in the Clerk's Office.
Carried
Licensing of Businesses and Occupations Ordinance
gBy'Ald.erman Slattery: Secon ed b u er
ORDINANCE NO. 80-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 ENTITLED "LICENSING OF BUSINESSES
AND OCCUPATIONS" OF 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 Chapter 16 entitled "Licensing of Businesses
and Occupations" of the City of Ithaca Municipal
Code is amended as follows:
1. That Section 16.42 entitled "License Required"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 16.42 License required
No person shall engage in or carry on the business
of junk dealer or second -hand dealer without first
procuring the appropriate license therefor from the
City Clerk or Chief of Police.
"Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately and in accordance with law upon publi-
cation of a notice as provided in 8 3.11(B) of the
Ithaca City Charter."
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Contract -- Agreement Between City and Town of Ithaca- Youth Bureau
Alderman Schuler addressed the Council concerning the agreement
between the City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca with reference to
the City of Ithaca disbursing monies for the operation of the Youth
Bureau, Youth Development and. Recreation program for the year 1981.
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Alderman Schuler explained how the program works and where the dollars
come from to pay for it. She also mentioned that the amount involved
is $12,000 over the 1980 contract. Youth Director Cutia asked that
the Mayor be authorized to sign the renewal contract so that it can
be delivered to the Town of Ithaca for signature. He also mentioned
that he did not know if the $52,207.00 mentioned in the contract will
be approved by the Town Board. If it isn't, then it will be necessary
to consider whether the youth programs involved in this agreement will
be extended outside of the City of Ithaca.
Resolution
By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Slattery
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized. and
directed to execute an Agreement beti•:een the City of Ithaca and the
Town of Ithaca whereby the City of Ithaca will disburse all monies to
be disbursed in the present operation of the Youth Bureau, Youth
Development and Recreation programs for the year 1981, as proposed
by said Agreement, in the amount of $52,207.00, which amount is based
on the Town of Ithaca's New York State Division for Youth eligibility.
Carried
Application to New York State Division for Youth
"1 By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Gutenberger
.� WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for
continuation of the Youth Bureau project to the New York State Division
for Youth for its approval, and, if approved, to apply subsequently
to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended
on said project as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945, as
amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that such application is in all
respects approved and Raymond Bordoni, Mayor, is hereby directed and
authorized to duly execute and present said application to the New York
State Division for Youth for its approval, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect January
1, 1981.
Carried
NEW BUSINESS:
Junk Yards
Alderman Saccucci stated that a few years ago the City of Ithaca
granted permission to Ithaca Scrap Processing to operate a junk yard.
That junk yard is at the end of Third Street, facing Route 13. Ithaca
Scrap Processing was granted that permission for six years and at the
end of that time the business is to be liquidated. Alderman Saccucci
said he was asking on behalf of the residents in that area who had
requested that this matter be pursued to find out if the six years had,
in fact, expired. Alderman Boothroyd said that the matter would have
to be checked, he was not sure if there was a six year limit, or just
what was involved at the time of granting permission to Ithaca Scrap
Processing to operate a junk yard. The matter is to be referred to
the Building Commissioner.
Letter of Thanks
Mayor Bor oni read a letter that he had received from the Mayor of a
town in France. One of the foreign exchange students in Ithaca through
the Rotary Club's exchange program was from that town. Enclosed in
the letter was a medal of honor which the Mayor from France said
we was an indication of the high opinion and friendship which the citizens
of that town held for their American cousins because of the warmth
generated through the foreign exchange program. Mayor Bordoni mentioned
that this was only one incident, of many, that is promoted by allowing
use of Council Chambers to various organizations.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
Jo eph A. Rundle, City Clerk
Raymond Bordoni, Mayor