HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1981-03-04Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Mayor - Bordoni
Aldermen (10) -
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
7 :30 P.M.
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March 4, 1.981
Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Dennis, Gutenberger,
Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery
OTHERS PRESENT:
City y Controller - Spano
Dep. City Controller - Cafferillo
Asst. to Superintendent of Public Works Dougherty
Fire Chief - Tuckerman
Personnel Administrator - Collins
City Attorney - Shapiro
Youth Bureau Director - Cutia
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Director of Planning $ Development - Van Cort
Building Commissioner - Hoard
A City Clerk - Rundle
.�� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
E..I Mayor Bordoni led all present in the Pledge. of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MOMENT OF SILENCE JAMES GIBBS:
Mayor Bordoni asked the Council to remain standing for a moment of
silent prayer for James Gibbs, -who passed away the previous day.
Resolution
By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Boronkay
WHEREAS, Mr. James Gibbs was a gentleman who devoted his time and talent
to the betterment of community life in the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gibbs' service to mankind in the Greater Ithaca community
will long be remembered, and
WHEREAS, he was a man who served his fellow men ldng and well and
because of his personality and his hard work, he was able to serve as
a bridge for the entire community;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 'That it is with a great deal of sadness and
great loss that we view his passing, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That as a final tribute to his mem ory, this
resolution be spread upon the Official Minutes of the Common Council, and
a copy be transmitted to his family.
Carried Unanimously
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Tomp ins County Youth Board
Mayor Bordoni requested approval of the Council for appointment of
Nancie Zane, 308 S. Corn Street, for a term to expire December 31,
1982; and Harold G. Johnson, 946 E. State Street, for a term to expire
December 31, 1981, on the Tompkins County Youth Board.
Resolution
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
RESOLVED, That the Common Council approves the appointment of Nancie
Zane, 308 S. Corn Street, for a term to expire December 31, 1982; and
Harold G. Johnson, 946 E. State Street, for a term to expire December
31, 1981, on the Tompkins County Youth Board.
Carried Unanimously
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Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Bordoni requested approval of the Council for appointment of Ms.
Joanne Cornish 316 Washington Street, to the Conservation Advisory
Council for a term to expire December 31, 1982,
Resolution
By�erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the Common Council approves the appointment of Ms.
Joanne Cornish, 316 E. Washington Street, to the Conservation Advisory
Council for a term to expire December 31, 1982,
Carried Unanimously
Superintendent of Public Works
Mayor Bordoni introduced the new Superintendent of Public Works,
Donald Kinsella, to the Council.
MINUTES:
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Gutenber.ger.
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the February 4, 1.981. Meeting, as amended,
be approved as recorded by the Clerk:
P. 1 MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Affirmative Action Committee
should read Affirmative Action Advisory Committee.
Carried Unanimously
By Alderman Boronkay: Seconded by Alderman Nichols
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the February 26, 1.981.MeeLing be
approved as recorded by the Clerk.
Carried. Unanimously
Ithaca Task Force on the Recycling of Solid Waste
Mayor Bordoni requested approval of the appointment of the following
persons to the Ithaca Task Force on the Recycling of Solid. Waste:
By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Boronkay
BE IT RESOLVED, That the following persons, who have been invited
to take part in the City of Ithaca`s Task Force on the Recycling of
Solid Waste and who have indicated their willingness to serve on the
recycling commission, are hereby appointed members of the Task Force,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Planning and Development Committee
may, at its meeting on March 11, 1981, appoint additional members in
order to bring the full voting membership of the Task Force to twelve
(12) persons.
Ms. Mary Ann Kozak
7 Jennings Pond Road
Ithaca, New York
Mr. Lloyd Irwin
216 Madison Street
Ithaca, New York
Mr. George Kugler
101 Pineview Terrace
Ithaca, New York
Mr. Daniel Hoffman
607 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, New York
Mrs. Ann C. Mathews
Cooperative Extension
225 South Fulton Street
Ithaca, New York
Mr. Ward Merrill
718 N. Ti.oga Street
Ithaca, New York
Mrs. Deborah Hoard
108 Cornell. Street
Ithaca, New York
The Rev. Earl. Arnold
121 Prospect Street
Ithaca, New York
Mr. Ernest Bury
206 Valley Road
Ithaca, New York
Mrs. Ida. Weber
403 Third Street
Ithaca, New York
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Resolution
By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Boronkay
RESOLVED, That the Council approve the appointment of the above
named persons to the Ithaca Task Force on the Recycling of Solid
Waste for an indefinite term.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing Amending Zoning
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Alderman Slattery: Seconded b
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing
Linn Street Area, be opened.
Carried Unanimously
Map Linn Street
Alderman Boronkay
to consider amending the Zoning Map,
Carried. Unanimously
The following person addressed the Council, speaking against the
amendment of the zoning in the Linn Street area: Theron Johnson,
139 Linn Street.
The following persons addressed the Council, speaking in favor of
amendment of the zoning of the Linn Street area: Charles Weaver, 221
Linn Street; Carol Reeves, 303 Linn Street.
Resolution to Close Public Hearin
By Alderman Boot roy : Seconded y Alderman Boronkay
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider amending the Zoning Map,
Linn Street Area, be closed.
Carried Unanimously
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Nichols
ORDINANCE NO. 81 -1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF ITHACA, NEW YORK.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca, New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP.
1. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York"
as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the following
described area presently located in the R -3b Residential District is
reclassified and changed to the R -2b Residential District classifica-
tion:
All that tract or area of land fronting on the west side of Linn
Street extending west approximately 140 feet to the present Boundary
between R -2b and R -3b districts, and from the north bank. o£ Cascadilla
Creek beginning with premises known as 110 -112 Linn Street and extend-
ing through premises known as No. 216 -218 Linn Street; and all that
tract or area of land fronting on the east side of Linn Street between
Linn and University Avenue, extending through property known as No. 128
University Avenue (Tax Map Parcel 47 -415) and thence north along the
present boundary between R -3b and R -3a districts, approximately 175
feet east of Linn Street, including premises known as Nos. 115 through
219 Linn Street.
2. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby directed
to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on said Zoning Map.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with
law upon publication of a notice as provided in 3.11(13) of the Ithaca
City Charter.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Boothroyd, Boronkay, Dennis, Gutenberger,
Holman, Nichols, Saeeueci, Schuler, Slattery
Abstention (1) - Ban£ield
Carried
Resolution of Common Council Introducing Proposed Chan es to Zoning
Map and Providing or Pu lic Notice of Public Hearing
By Alderman. Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Gutenberger
BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 81- entitled "An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 30 Entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca
Municipal Code ", be, and it hereby is, introduced. before the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and
BE IT Fl
hearing
be held
City of
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JRTHER RESOLVED, That
in the matter of the
in Council Chambers,
Ithaca, New York, on
P.M., and
the Common Council shall hold a. public
adoption of the aforesaid ordinance, to
City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, in the
the 1st day of April_, 198.1, at 7:30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such hear-
ing by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper, specify-
ing the time when and the place where such public hearing will be held,
and in general terms describing the proposed ordinance; such notice
shall be published once at least fifteen days prior to the public
hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That -the City Clerk shall. transmit forthwith.
to the City of Ithaca Board of Planning $ Development and to the
Tompkins County Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed
zoning ordinance for its report thereon.
ORDINANCE NO. 81-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED "ZONING" 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 30 entitled "Zoning" of the City of Ithaca
Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. That paragraph 47 of subdivision B, of Section 30.3
entitled "Definitions" is hereby amended. to read as
follows:
"Height of Building shall mean the vertical distance
measured from average grade level_ to the highest level of
a flat or mansard roof, or to the average height of a
pitched, gabled, hip or gambrel roof, excluding bulkheads,
penthouses, towers, and similar constructions not intended
for human occupancy, or necessary mechanical equipment
carried above roof level."
2. That paragraph 24, of subdivision B, of Section 30.3
entitled "Definitions" is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Dwelling, one - family shall mean a building containing not
more than one dwelling unit occupied exclusively for
residential purposes by an individual or family and not
more than one (1) unrelated individual, or by an individual
or family and not more than two (2) unrelated individuals
if owner - occupied, in R -1 zones. In R -2 and R -3 zones,
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a one - family dwelling may be occupied by an individual or
family and not more than two (2) unrelated individuals."
3. That paragraph 26, of subdivision B of Section 30.3
entitled "Definitions" is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Dwelling, two - family shall mean a building containing
not more than two (2) dwelling units occupied exclusively
for residential purposes, each unit of which may be occupied
by an individual or family and not more than one (1) unrelated
individual, except that if one unit is occupied by a single
individual, the other may be occupied by not more than three
(3) individuals if unrelated; and if not owner - occupied,
one unit may be no larger than fifty (50) percent of the
floor area of the larger, and each unit may be occupied by
no more than two persons if unrelated, in R -1 zones. In
R -2 and R -3 zones, each unit of a two - family dwelling may
be occupied by an individual or family and not more than
two (2) unrelated individuals."
' 4. That Illustration III entitled "Height of Building" set
forth on page 30.7 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code
fLi is hereby amended to read as follows:
Delete the words "121 MAX" and substitute the word "Pent -
` ` house" .
5. That subdivision C, of Section 30.35 entitled "Yard
Regulations" is hereby amended to read as follows:
11C Reduction in rear yards.
"When a lot is less than one hundred (100) feet deep at
the time of passage of this Chapter, such rear yard
requirement may be decreased one - quarter (1/4) of the
distance that the lot depth is less than said one hundred
(100) feet; provided, however, that no rear yard in any
district other than B -lb, B -2b, B -3, or P -1 shall be
less than twenty (20) feet in depth."
6. That subparagraph h, of paragraph 1, of subdivision C,
of Section 30.26 entitled "Standards for Special Conditions
and Special Permits" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Signs in all districts, as provided in the Sign Ordinance."
7. That the following new subparagraphs to be known and desig-
nated subparagraphs 11j, k, and Ill respectively, and to
follow subparagraph "i11 of paragraph 1, of subdivision C,
of Section 30.26 entitled "Standards for Special Conditions
and Special Permits" be added as follows:
11j. Home occupations in R -2 districts.
k. Towers or structures for the transmission or receipt
of radio or other electronic communications signals
in any district for commercial or business- related
purposes.
1. Towers or structures intended for use in the genera-
tion of electricity for the premises on which such
tower is located in any district."
8. That Subdivision A, of Section 30.33 entitled "Height
Regulations" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"A. Exceptions
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"The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply
to:
1) Church spires, belfries or towers, cupolas,
mechanical penthouses, stairtowers, and. domes,
not intended for human. occupancy;
2) Chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks,
bulkheads and similar features, and necessary
mechanical equipment mounted above roof level,
including devices for solar power;
3) Towers or structures for the transmission or
receipt of radio or other electronic signals
for the noncommercial use and enjoyment of
occupants of the premises, including television.,
ham radio, citizens` band, MARS and similar
operations in connection with hobbies and home
entertainment;
4) Towers or structures for the transmission. or
receipt of electronic communications signals in.
connection with any commercial or business enter-
prise, under conditions which meet with any
supplementary safety regulations thereto, except
further that such towers or structures shall
require special permits for accessory use as pro-
vided in Sect. 30.26 above; and
5) Towers or structures intended for use in the genera-
tion of electricity for the premises on which such
tower is located, except further that such structures
shall require special permits as pr.ovi.ded. in Sect.
30.26."
In no case shall the horizontal surface area covered or
occupied by such feature exceed twenty (20) percent of the
total ground floor area of the building or thirty (30)
percent of the area of the roof plane on which it is located,
whichever is less. If erected as a structure separate from
a building existing on the premises, such structure shall
conform to the Area Regulations of this ordinance (Sect. 30.25
above) as to coverage (combined with other structures), lot
size and yard dimensions, which shall be computed. to the
nearest point of any structural or supporting member, pole
or guy wire to lot lines. In all cases the surface area
occupied by such feature shall be computed as the total area
encompassed by a line enclosing the feature and any structural
or supporting members on a horizontal plane at the point of
attachment to the main building or to the ground.
9. That paragraph 4, of subdivision in C, of Section 30.26
entitled "Standards for Special Conditions and Special Permits"
is hereby amended by adding to the end of said paragraph the
following:
"Towers or structures for the transmission or receipt of
electronic communications signals in connection with any
commercial or business enterprise, in any zone: a) applicants
must furnish information on the nature of the business re-
quiring such means of communication, including reasons why
such tower or structure must be 1ocaLed on the premises in
question. b) Applicants shall furnish the Board of Zoning
Appeals with scale drawings of the proposal, including as a
minimum a plot plan of the premises involved showing lot lines
and the accurate locations of all buildings or structures on
the premises and on each adjacent lot, as well as the locations
of the proposed tower and all guy wires, poles or anchors; and
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a sketch elevation of the premises accurately depicting
the proposed tower and its relationship to structures on
the premises and to the nearest structures on adjacent lots.
c) Applicants shall provide sufficient information, in-
cluding manufacturer's specifications or engineering data,
to assure the Board that the proposed tower or structure will
not unnecessarily obstruct the view from neighboring pro-
perties, that the tower support system meets manufacturer's
specifications or engineering requirements, and that the
tower and its supports will be adequately safeguarded against
structural damage by persons or vehicles, and against
unauthorized climbing. d) Before hearing the appeal, the
Board must have written response on the proposal from a major-
ity of those notified by the appellant as required in the
procedures set forth in Sect. 30.58. This response, as well
as that expressed at the public hearing, should be a prin-
cipal factor in the Board's decision to grant the special.
permit."
Further amend Section 30.26 C4 to add:
"Towers or structures for use in the generation of electricity
for use on the premises where such tower or structure is
located, in any district:
a)
Same
as b.
for
radio
towers,
above
b)
Same
as c.
for
radio
towers,
above
c) Applicants shall furnish the Board with sufficient
information, including manufacturer's specifications
or engineering data on the mechanical devices and
the materials in the generating structure to indicate
that excessive or annoying noise will not be produced
during prolonged operation of the generating machinery,
and that failure of moving parts during operations
will not present a safety hazard to adjoining proper-
ties due to flying debris.
d) Same as d. for radio towers."
10. That paragraph 29, of Subdivision B, of Section 30.3 entitled
"Definitions" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Fast- tracking shall mean that type of construction which
divides the design stage into component parts, each story
or stage of the building or structure requiring approval
by the Building Commissioner previous to construction; each
story or stage of the building or structure can be built
before the design for any subsequent story need be completed
or approved. Fast - tracking does not exempt the owner from
any other provisions of this or any other City ordinance."
11. That Section 30.25 entitled "District Regulations Chart"
column 3 under R -1 is hereby amended by adding the following:
"BY SPECIAL PERMIT: Towers or structures for receipt or
transmission of electronic signals for commercial purposes,
or for generation of electricity to be used. on the premises
where generated in any district (see Section 30.26)."
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice
as provided in Section 3.11 (B) of the Ithaca City
Charter.
Carried
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ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Planning and Development Committee
Al erman Nichols requested that Item B, Proposed Sale of Tin. Can Youth
Bureau Site to YMCA -- Resolution, be removed. from the Agenda and a
letter from Bruce Silvey, Chairman, Youth Bureau Board (Town of Ithaca
representative), to the Common Council be substituted.
No Council member objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
1 erman Guten erger requested that Item D, Publication of Tourist
Guide, be removed from the Agenda. He further requested that if the
Council recessed during the meeting, he would like the Budget and
Administration Committee to meet briefly.
No Council member objected.
Charter and Ordinance Committee
Alderman Slattery requested t e addition of the reading of a communica-
tion from Municipal Consultants & Publishers, Inc.
No Council member objected.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
campus Housing
David Weinstein, 109 Williams Street, spoke to the Council regarding
student housing in Collegetown, requesting the Council to keep a closer
eye on it in respect to code enforcement, and make annual recommenda-
tions regarding rent increases--to Ithaca landlords.
Statement on Meeting &
Ralph Jordan, Tompkins
addressed the Council,
"I believe the time is
of Commerce, thru its
lines of communication
Travel
County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director,
presenting the following:
at hand when the City of Ithaca and the Chamber
Meeting Conference and Travel Council., should open
thru other than media sources.
"Individuals and firms who are deeply concerned over this element: of
local economics are thoroughly confused as to who is doing what to
whom and which programs should they be involved with and. to what degree.
"I think it imperative tonight that the general public know, once and
for all, that the Chamber of Commerce has absolutely no objection to
the City of Ithaca getting into the Travel Business, if that is your
choice. Quite to the contrary, we welcome it'
"There are some pitfalls however that present themselves whenever a
regional or state program is fractionalized. The need for open lines
of communication become acute ... to date, we do not have this communica-
tion. There needs to be an understanding and agreement on the programs
to be conducted and who is best equiped to carry them out based on
financial capability, manpower and experienced skills. Failure to do
this will render the dollars invested ineffective thru ill advised
programs, duplication and confusion, not only on the part of the
agencies involved but also by those who are seeking the services.
"The effectiveness of any travel program depends on regionalization.
To this end we have consistently joined with the Finger Lakes Associa-
tion on a cost - sharing and partner involvement basis in order to reach
our set objectives. Contrary to one comment I overheard, again thru
the media, your Chamber here in Ithaca has been one of the most effec-
tive in the Finger Lakes Region in promoting tourism and one of the top
in the State of New York. Since 1973 when we began our extensive effort
to build this program we have witnessed an increase in estimated travel
dollars by some $20,000,000 annually. I cannot help but smile at
anyone insinuating that our effort has not been successful when the
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following excerpt from a year end report in 1973 said, and I quote,
1230 cars were logged for the summer at the information center'. Last
year 1980 we logged 6,426 vehicles or a total of 14,771 persons. Much .
of our success was due to cooperative endeavors with outside Chambers,
the Finger Lakes Association especially, and New York State. I am
deeply dismayed to learn that the City has also cut its 1981 support
to the Finger Lakes Association. This organization has done more to
bring tourism to our region than any other entity of the public or
private sector in our state. If this action be true, I can only urge
your reconsideration for without the FLA this region will not have an
effective program regardless of local action.
"I think the time is at hand when the City, County, Chamber of Commerce
and Finger Lakes Association should sit down and discuss the future of
tourism in our area. I can assure you that the Chamber is going to
continue to increase its level of activity with or without public fund-
ing. The private sector has made this commitment and we intend to help
carry it out.
"It is important to point out however that there
of the program that we will not continue. I bel
interest of all concerned that these be reviewed
where possible, pick these up and fund them with
previously invested in these same projects using
Tourist Promotion Agent.
"In closing, let me reiterate several points;
are
ieve
and
the
the
(1) - Lines of communication should be opened
projects or facets
it is in the best
that the City,
dollars that you
Chamber as your
(2) - Programs of all local, state & regional agencies
s— oul -fie studied and understood
(3) - Duplication of effort should be avoided. We
cannot afford to waste taxpayers money in this
manner
(4) - Policy should be established that will allow
the maximum of effectiveness thru collective
agreement on the part of all organizations or
agencies engaged in the meeting, conference &
travel business in our area.
(S) - The City should evaluate the services that have
been rendered in the past by the Chamber thru
its contractual agreement and make every effort
to continue those services, on their own, or else
find an organization willing to maintain this
level of performance even if it means increasin
the dollars of investment.
(6) - Care should be taken not to 'reinvent the wheel'
... much advice is available and t off se— responsle
for the City's promotion effort should take advan-
tage of it. The advertising ro ram you are about
to consider tFiis evening is a good example. I
would strongly suggest, before you make such an
investment that you revie.; previous results of
such activity that has been undertaken in the past
by the Chamber and Finger Lakes Assn. Advice is
FREE, and highly PROFITABLE!
(7) - A successful tourist promotion program takes far
more hours than dollars....it is not something
that comes automatically as a result of funding....
I would hope that Common Council would keep this
in mind and be willing to invest a reasonable
amount of both to keep our area building on the
$35,000,000 that we currently enjoy annually.
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"Again, I urge you to work collectively with existing groups and
organizations and not isolate the City of Ithaca from the balance of
the Region and State. Regardless of what you have read or listened
to orally, we are prepared thru our Tourist Council, to work with you
on those programs which will enhance our community, its businesses
and citizens."
Learning Web
Judith Saul, 204 Spencer Street, representing the Learning Web, asked
the Council to reconsider the Budget and Administration. Committee's
decision not to approve the City Youth Bureau's contribution. to the
Learning Web's budget of $2,500.00.
Ithaca Youth Bureau Board Resolution
Harold Johnson, 946 East State Street, a member of the Ithaca Youth
Bureau Board, read the following resolution to the Council:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Youth Bureau Board of Advisors is
concerned about the future of the Youth Bureau and its programs with
regard to the present discussion of moving the Youth Bureau out of
its present facility at the Tin Can, Community Service Center;
ALSO RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau Board of Advisors recommends that
whatever decision is made regarding this move will. not effect present,
ongoing programs - that no interruption of services or programs be
required;
ALSO RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau Board of Advisors wish to have an
opportunity for input in the decision making process, and that they be
provided with information on all options being considered so that they
may express their reactions and make recommendations;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau Board of Advisors is
acting in the best interests of the City of Ithaca, Ithaca Youth Bureau,
its staff and programs.
Sidewalk to Belle Sherman School
Bradford Carruth, 35 Woodcrest Avenue, representing the parents of
elementary age school children in the area, spoke to Council asking
support of construction of sidewalk on the east side of Cornell Street
from Eastwood Avenue to the Belle Sherman School. He read a letter
from Dep. Police Chief Pagliero in response to a petition submitted to
him or. December 20, 1980.
Billboards on Elmira Road
David Cutting, Cutting Holding Corp., 10 The Byway, addressed Council
regarding removal of billboards from along Elmira Road, pointing out
the time limitations in the Sign Ordinance. He presented a petition
from the property owners and business people on Elmira Road.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman. Gutenberger
RESOLVED, That the matter of removal of billboards along the Elmira
Road be referred to the Planning and Development and Charter and
Ordinance Committees.
Carried Unanimously
Common Council recessed at 9:00 P.M.
Common Council reconvened in regular session at 9:15 P.M.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Ithaca Housing Authority Employees' Contract
Resolution
By merman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Mousing Authority has negotiated a contract with
the Ithaca Housing Authority Maintenance Employees Association which
covers the calendar years 1981 and 1982, and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Housing Authority,
meeting in regular session, have approved said contract, and
WHEREAS, the approval of said contract by the City of Ithaca Common
Council is required by Section 32 of the Public Housing Law of the State
of New York;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council approves the
contract negotiated between the Ithaca Housing Authority and the
Ithaca Housing Authority Maintenance Employees Association for the
calendar years 1981 and 1982.
Carried Unanimously
Additional Funding for Fire Engine Purchase
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alum an Saccucci
WHEREAS, this Common Council, at its meeting of February 4, 1981,
approved the purchase of a fire engine without the necessity of
advertising for bids, at a cost not to exceed $68,000, and
WHEREAS, the lowest price available for furnishing a fire engine as
u
�. requested by the Fire Chief is $71,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council. approves an
ir9 additional $3,000 to be appropriated from Capital Reserve #1S - Fire
Engines, for this purchase.
Carried Unanimously
G.I.A.C. Building Purchase
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci.
RESOLVED, that this Common Council approves the purchase of the G.I.A.C.
land and building from the Ithaca City School District for a. price i;ot
to exceed $20,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the purchase of this building be made
with Community Development funds and that final approval of the purchase
will be required of this Common Council.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Banfield, Boronkay, Dennis, Gutenberger,
Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery
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Nay (1) - Boothroyd
Carried
Audit
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Admin-
istration Committee, in the total amount of $8,518.84, as listed on
Audit Abstract #4/1981, be approved for payment.
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.:
Sage Infirmary Conversion
Alderman Nichols reported on the recent meeting of persons living in
the east hill area around Sage Infirmary /m``��� with the Cornell. Director
of Residents and Transportation concerning the design of the exterior
improvements at the Sage Infirmary. Members of the City of Ithaca
Landmarks Preservation Committee were also present and both sides
spoke frankly and openly about the respective concerns. The East Hill
neighborhood realizes that Cornell needs to provide more rooms for
students but they are also deeply concerned about the increase in car
population in that area and suggested that a limit be put on the number
of cars that will be permitted to park, not to make the parking lot
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bigger. In other words, have more students
who will not bring cars to the Ithaca area
Nichols reported that the meeting ended on
would redesign the exterior improvements to
of the neighborhood but would not increase
the parking of cars.
living in the Sage dorm
with them. Alderman
the note that Cornell
better meet the approval
the number of spaces for
Legal Notification re;Zoning Variances
Alderman Nichols stated that the following resolution. was not prepared
by the Planning and Development Committee, but rather by the Planning
Board.
Resolution J,
By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, Section 30.58 C (5.) states that "if a variance or a special
permit is requested, the appellant shall send notice of same to all.
property owners within two hundred (200) feet from the boundaries of
the lot under consideration. Such notice shall state the relief sought,
the type of use contemplated, and such additional information as shall
be required by the Building Commissioner, and shall be mailed five (5)
days prior to the meeting of the Planning and Development Board which
next precedes the public hearing. Proof of such mailing slha.].l be filed
with the Board of Appeals prior to the holding of the public hearing ",
and
WHEREAS, this procedure does not assure adjacent property owners
sufficient notice to gather information, duplicate sketches and photo-
graphs, etc., and often does not assure notification before the day
of the public hearing and certainly not before the day of the meeting
of the Planning and Development Board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Attorney and the Charter
and Ordinance Committee are hereby requested to consider the notifica-
tion process specified in Section 30.58 C to assure sufficient oppor-
tunity for comment by interested neighbors.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
City of Ithaca Tourism Brochure
Alderman Nichols reported on tfie tourism brochure prepared by the
Chamber of Commerce which is not acceptable because of advertising
shops outside of the City of Ithaca while using City funds. She
introduced David Lytel, of the Ithaca Festival, who gave a brief
report on the different people available to the Commons Advisory
Board who can help put together an ad to be run in the New York Times
that will draw visitors from the New York City area, as well as from
Elmira, Rochester, Binghamton and Syracuse. Mr. Lytel had a poster which
he explained to Council would be a very good advertisement for the
Ithaca Festival and tourism. He said that if the City wanted the
Commons Advisory Board to prepare an appropriate ad for the New York
Times, he felt that it could do a very good job and it would not cost
$3,000. Alderman Gutenberger mentioned that the matter would have to
be presented to the Budget and Administration Committee for considera-
tion and that a meeting would be scheduled for the week of March 9th
and a recommendation made.
CIRCLE GREENWAY COMMITTEE:
Circumnavigator Brochure
Alderman Nichols reported that the copy of the Circumnavigator that
had been distributed to Council was presently being printed for dis-
tribution. She thought Council might be interested in knowing that
the Circumnavigator brochure cost less than $200.00 to prepare.
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UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Joggers
Alderman Saccucci mentioned that a couple of months ago he had asked
Council to designate a particular location for the benefit of the
people who jog in the City of Ithaca. The matter was, at that time,
referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for investigation and
action. Alderman Saccucci wondered whether the Charter and Ordinance
Committee had discussed the matter of joggers, acted on it or had any
information to report to Council. Alderman Slattery said that the
item of joggers was the first item on the agenda for the next Charter
and Ordinance Committee meeting.
Authorization to Pay Municipal Code Su2plement Charges
By Aliferman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci
RESOLVED, That the City Controller is hereby authorized and directed
to pay Municipal Consultants $ Publishers, Inc. the current charges
of $18.50 per page for 100 copies of the annual supplement to the
Codes and Ordinances.
Carried. Unanimously
Fire Department Annual Report
By Alderman S(fhuler: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd
RESOLVED, That the Council acknowledge receipt of the Fire Department's,
1980 Annual Report.
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS:
Pamela Holme Mitchell WTKO
Resolution
By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Slattery
WHEREAS, one of the members of the Press Corps is about to leave us.,
and
WHEREAS, she has been diligent, resourceful, and accurate) and
WHEREAS, she has suffered our Committee and Council. meetings, no
matter their length, without complaint, and
WHEREAS, she has presented the affairs of the City to the community
in a comprehensive, understandable reporting style;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That members of the Common Council
of the City of Ithaca thank Pamela Holme Mitchell for her efforts to
interpret our actions to the community and wish her well in her future
endeavors, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be spread upon the
Official Minutes of the Common Council and a copy transmitted to her.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:SS P.M.
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Uo4eph A. Rundle, City Clerk
_k"mond Bor.doni, Mayor
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