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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1981-03-04Regular Meeting PRESENT: Mayor - Bordoni Aldermen (10) - COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 7 :30 P.M. N 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 214 --2- March 4, 1981 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 0 o` s P .9_ D -3- March 41, l9q 1 J 1 5 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. 2161 -4 -- March 4, 1981 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 o'clock 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, O -5- March 4, 198]: , � 4 , 1 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 218 March 4, 1981 "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 -7- March 4, 1988., 19 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 220 -8_- March. 4, 1981. 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 t. March 4, 1981 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. 222 -10- March 4, 1.981 "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 -11- March 4, 1981.1111 3 2 { -J 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 t 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 224 -12- March 4, 1981 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 $200.00 to prepare. O O -13- March 4 , ] 9$�, 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. La� G2 . P�J �- Uo4eph A. Rundle, City Clerk _k"mond Bor.doni, Mayor j,