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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-04-06COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 115 Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. April 6, 1983 PRESENT: Aldermen (8) - Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holman, Killeen, Myers, Schlather, Schuler ABSENT: Mayor - Shaw Aldermen (2) - Banfield, Holdsworth (Excused) (600.1 In the absence of Mayor Shaw, Acting Mayor Dennis chaired the meeting. OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Tavelli Dep. City Controller - Cafferillo Fire Chief - Tuckerman Dir. Planning is Development - Van Cort Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella Building Commissioner - Hoard Police Chief - Herson City Rep. T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Stein �.a BPW Commissioner - Gerkin Chair, Energy Commission - Dylla i s Transit Supervisor - CarDenter City Clerk -- Rundle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Acting Mayor Dennis led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the March 2, 1.983 meeting of the Council be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. _ Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: New Business Alderman Holman requested that Item XIX A be changed from report to resolution; copies of the resolution have been placed on the desks of the aldermen. No Council member objected. Budget and Administration Committee Alderman Holman requested the Council adjourn into Executive Session during the presentation of the Budget and Administration Committee. No Council member objected. New Business Alderman Clynes requested the addition of all item: Addition of New Committee of Council. No Council member objected. Report of Special Committees and Council Liaisons Alderman Hoffman reques-t-e—& that the report 6T- Energy Commission, XVI B,be presented following the City Controller's Report. No Council member objected. Acting Mayor Dennis commented that he mould like the report from the T.C. Board of Representatives to be presented following the Controller's report. No Council member objected. Report of Special Committees and Council Liaisons Alderman Flolman requested the addi tion o Item C, Fluman Services Coalition Report. No Council member objected. PETITIONS AND IIFARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Pro ose Cooperative Agreement between City and- -N.Y.S. Andrew Mazzella, Regional Manager of Fingerlakes State sented the history and background data on the Allan If. Marine Park, and displayed a map showing the land that required for expansion of the present marina.. April. 6, 1.983 P Parks Parks, pre - Treman State would be Alderman Schlather asked, if ballfields were developed in the south of the city, would the bikeways be completed to the ballfields. Mr. Mazzella responded that the bikeway project is scheduled to begin in the immediate future. COA'MUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Visiting Class from Cornell University cting Mayor Dennis calle attention to a group of persons present, explaining that they were from Prof. Russel Martin's class at Cornell. University and were present to observe parliamentary procedures. Resignation of Personnel Director Acting Mayor Dennis accepted the resignation of Joan Collins as Personnel Director, effective July 1, 1983, indicating regret at having to accept the resignation. He commended Miss Collins for her accomplishment of organizing the personnel function and making the Affirmative Action policy a reality. Alderman Holman expressed appreciation to Miss Collins for the work she has done as the city's first personnel administrator. She in- formed the Council. that Miss Collins has begun a national search, and prepared the advertisement to obtain a successor, MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Commons'A'vsory Board Acting Mayor Dennis requested approval of the Council for appointment of Robert Di. Giacinto, 156 Cascadilla Park, to the Commons Advisory Board for a. term to expire December 31, 1984, to succeed Thomas Niederkorn, Resolution By Al erman Schuler: Seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Robert Di Giacinto to the Commons Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Mr. Di Giacinto took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. It, Affirmative Action Advisory Committee Acting Mayor Dennis requested approval of the Council for appointment of Mimi Granger, 226 Pennsylvania Avenue, to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1984. Resolution By Alder-man Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Myers RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Mimi. Granger to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Miss Granger took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Acting Mayor Dennis requested approval of the Council for appointment of Sally Carpenter, 441 Floral Avenue, to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1985. Resolution fay Al erman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Ilol.man RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Sally Carpenter to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 1985. Carried Unanimously Mrs. Carpenter took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. -3- April 6, 19hi7 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: men Container Law City Atty. Tavelli reported that he has not yet received a copy of the Court of Appeals decision regarding open containers; however, lie dial talk to a person in Albany concerning the decision. He commented that we should not be concerned with the carrying of alcoholic beverages on city streets, but only with the consumption or intent to consume alcoholic beverages on city streets. Reapportionment Alderman Hoffman inquired about reapportionment and City Attorney Tavelli responded that he was still talking with Mr. Williamson and (4000e, hopefully, by the end of the week, would have a written report which he will give to the Charter and Ordinance Committee. Cornell Heights Case Alderman Schuler as ed for information on the Cornell Heights case. City Attorney Tavelli responded, saying that the cases, Nos. 7 and 8 on the non -jury calendar, have been discontinued and dismissed with- out prejudice and there is a new case which is about No. 50. There 0 is some discussion as to where it will end up on the calendar. It is possible it might be reached in the next few weeks, and it is possible that it might not be reached until the next term. { 1, it TOMPKINS COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: if') City Representative Stein reported on the following: EOC Corp. positions: There are 12 public positions; Mr. Stein suggested that the Council make their opinions known to the Mayor who will communicate with the Tompkins County Board. Meadow House: Mr. Stein reported they have been under some pressure because of budget cutbacks, and it is unclear whether Meadow House will lose its funding for 4 positions. Boardman House: Mr. Stein reported that the Boardman House is coming along well and suggested a city committee join the county in telling Mr. Ciashi that they like what he has done, particularly since they have been anxious to have it fixed up just as it was. Stop DWI, Mr. Stein reported that the situation has been generating a lot of funds; however, one point of interest is that the collection of fines had previously included $5 processing for the local government. That was cut out as part of the state legislation. The county will return that $S to each of the courts for collecting those fines out of the funds collected. 911 Emergency Number: Mr. Stein reported there has been some discus- sion concerning this item; there are so many telephone companies covering Tompkins County that if you call 91.1 you may not get the correct response. This may take a while to work out. Summer Youth Program: Mr. Stein reported this has not yet been delibera- ted. He expects some decision at the committee level next week, and at the next meeting of the county board lie expects it to come up for a vote. Cheese Program: Mr. Stein reported that some 36,000 lbs. of cheese was distributed, and the county will be getting about 20,000 lbs. more fairly soon so there will be another distribution taking place. The program worked very successfully. Old Hospital Building; and Potential ;Bove of DSS: Mr. Stein reported that decision has been extended or postponed for another two weeks because of some scheduling problems. Courthouse Parking: Mr. Stein reported that after the BPW rejected the county there was some discussion by the county who do not have the power to control it so they are studying the problem and have decided to come back and ask again for further consideration and negotiation to work it out orl a mutual. intergovernmental basis. An alternative is to close the courthouse parking completely to the public, which seems to have a good deal of support. its -4- April 6, 1983 Old Hospital Building: Mr. Stein reported that there has been a purchase proposal ma e which is being given. consideration. It is not a signed proposal, Occu anc Tax on Hotel Rooms: Mr. Stein reported that the 20 tax collection may a fect the city as well as the county. The purpose of the tax collection is to raise funds to give back to the Chamber. of Commerce to establish promotion of conventions (tourist development). He commented that he would like the council to communicate their feelings on this to him. Resolution Boardman House By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, That the item concerning Boardman House be referred. to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission. Carried Unanimously REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL Energy Commission Doug Dylla, Chair, Energy Commission, pr, use in city buildings, displaying charts that overall, because of rate increases, look as though the city is slightly over LIAISONS: --sented an update on energy and graphs. He reported the figures at this point the Mayor's goal. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Recycling 'Task Force- -A -1, Refuse - derived Fuel By Alderman Schuler: Secon.de by Al erman Ho fman WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca's Recycling Task Force has proposed that the City of Ithaca undertake a study of the possibility of reclaiming energy from refuse, and WHEREAS, Cornell University and Tompkins County have independently undertaken studies on this question, and WHEREAS, there are potential. benefits to the City from the use of refuse - derived fuel (RDF), both in the form of energy, and a reduction in the volume and mass of waste to be disposed by landfilling; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That City of Ithaca does hereby express an interest in such a system of waste disposal and energy recovery, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council does direct the various relevant boards, committees, and departments of the City to cooperate with Cornell in making such an investigation. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Recycling Task Force - -A -2, Tipping Fee By Alderman Schuler: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman WHEREAS, an improved and more comprehensive source separation and recycling system is a matter of concern for the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County, and. WHEREAS, the cost of waste disposal by landfilling, already much higher than even a few years ago, will continue to rise substantially over the foreseeable future, so that it is in the public interest to reduce the amount of waste disposed of by landfilling and to prolong the useful lifetime of existing landfills, and WHEREAS, the current County practice of financing landfill disposal of solid waste through general property taxes, rather than through tipping fees, operates as a disincentive to waste reduction and recycling, and WHEREAS, this current practice keeps the true costs of waste dis- posal "hidden," and -5- April 6, 191119 WHEREAS, the current 'System would greatly limit the waste disposal savings which the City would realize should it decide to institute a recycling program, and WHEREAS, this loss of savings would make a "cost effective" recycling system extremely difficult to implement, and WHEREAS, a tipping fee system would carry benefits for both City and County citizens, and WHEREAS, Common Council has resolved that a recycling system would be desirable for the City in the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council views the eventual implementation of a tipping fee as necessary for the institution of a viable recycling program in the City of Ithaca, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council recommends to the Tompkins County Board of Representatives and the County Planning Office that a system of tipping fees be explored as the means of meeting landfill disposal costs. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Resolution (�l,a By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Killeen .7- RESOLVED, That the tipping fee resolution be tabled for no longer than two months in order to receive a report from the Board of Public Works, Carried Unanimously West End Development: IURA Designation By Alderman Schuler: Seconde y Al erma.n Holman WHEREAS, the urban design and development plan for the West End area of the City has been accepted in and approved by Common Council, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Department has been authorized to proceed with the planning for disposition of Ci.tyzowned Land in the West End upon receipt of written expression of interest by private developers, and } WHEREAS, written expressions of interest have been received. by planning staff from a number of potential developers, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency is the City agency authorized y to carr out negotiations for the disposi..tion of land; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council designate the IURA as lead agency for implementation of the plan for development of the West End as approved by Common Council. in September of 1982, and be it further RESOLVED, That the IURA be directed to proceed with implementation and to report back to the Common Council periodically on its progress. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Ho fman: Seconded RESOLVED, That the following a; (400e, First WHEREAS: "in concept" approved" be First RESOLVED: "accepted in Second RESOLVED: "proposals" mentation. by Alderman nendments be be inserted deleted. concept" re] be inserted Discussion followed on the floor, Schl.ather made following accepted; "and )lace the work "approved." following the work imple- A vote on the amendments resulted as follows: Ayes (6) - Dennis, Roffman, Killeen, Schuler, Clynes, Schlather Nays (2) n Holman, Myers Absent (2) - Banfield, Holdsworth Carried 120 -6- April 6, 1983 Main notion As Amended WHEREAS, the urban design and development plan for the West End area of the City has been accepted in concept by Common Council, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Department has been authorized to proceed with the planning for disposition of City -owned land in the West End upon receipt of written expression of interest by private developers, and WHEREAS, written expressions of interest have been received by planning staff from a number of potential developers, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency is the City agency authorize' to carry out negotiations for the disposition of land; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council designate the IURA as lead agency for implementation of the plan for development of the West End as accepted in concept by Common Council in September of 1982, and be it further RESOLVED, That the IURA be directed to proceed with implementation proposals and to report back to the Common Council periodically on its progress. Carried Unanimously Collegetown Developer Designation Extension By Alderman Schuler: Seconded by Alderman Killeen WHEREAS, Travis and Travis was designated the conditional preferred developer for the Collegetown redevelopment project by the IURA and Common Council in September 1982 for a six month period; and WHEREAS, that designation period expires March 27, 19835 and WHEREAS, Travis and Travis has demonstrated considerable progress in defining the development potential of the site and as a result has made a preliminary change in its development program, and WHEREAS, Travis and Travis desires further assurance of a city commit- ment to the project before engaging the necessary professional services to determine a final development program and financial feasi- bility; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, `That Travis and 'Travis' conditional preferred designation be extended until June 1, 1.983 during which period staff will negotiate the necessary commitments and conditions to a new conditional develop- ment designation, and be it further RESOLVED, That the commitments, conditions and designation are subject to Agency and Common Council approval, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Agency on its own authority can extend the negoti- ating period. until June 1, 1983, Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously ARC Application - -D -1, Rothschild's Successor By Alderman Schuler: SEconded by Alderman Myers WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has filed a preapplication with the Appalachian Regional Commission for funding assistance to finance energy - related improvements for the Rothschild building, and WHEREAS, this funding assistance is critical in reducing the utility and operating costs of this building to a level that is competitive for a retail operation, and WHEREAS, this funding assistance is a. necessary component of a package of incentives designed to encourage a commitment to this building and to downtown Ithaca by a major retail firm; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby authorize and direct the Mayor to submit a final application to ARC for the Rothschild project. -7- Discussion followed of the floor. April 6, 19M A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously ARC Application - -D -2, Collegetown Redevelopment By Alderman Schuler: SEconded by Alderman Killeen WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has filed preapplications with the Appalachian Region Commission for funding assistance in the develop- ment of the proposed Collegetown hotel, retail and parking project, and (600.1 WHEREAS, this economic development project proposal has received a competitive priority rating from the New York State Department of State, and b) successful completion of negotiations with Travis and Travis, Cornell University, area property owners and merchants con- cerning the distribution of costs related to building a parking garage, and c) receipt of UDAG and ARC funds necessary to fund the parking garage and project- related public improvements. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That "facility" replace "garage" in b and c of the final RESOLVED. Carried Unanimously Main Motion As Amended WHEREAS., the City -o -Ithaca has filed preapplications with the Appalachian Region Commission for funding assistance in the develop- ment of the proposed Collegetown hotel, retail and parking project, and WHEREAS, this economic development project proposal has received a competitive priority rating from the New York State Department of State, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been asked to file a fund application with ARC for the Collegetown project; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby authorize and direct the Mayor to submit a final application to ARC, and be it further Coo' RESOLVED, That a final city commitment to this project be contingent upon: a) successful completion of negotiations with Travis and Travis relative to the hotel retail project on the city site on Dryden Road, b) successful completion of negotiations with Travis and Travis, Cornell University, area property owners and merchants concerning the distribution of costs related to building a parking facility, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been asked to file a fund application with ARC for the Collegetown project; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby authorize and direct the Mayor to submit a final application to ARC, and be it further RESOLVED, That a final city commitment to this project be contingent �I upon: L;a l a) successful completion of negotiations with Travis and Travis �h relative to the hotel retail project on the city site on Dryden Road, b) successful completion of negotiations with Travis and Travis, Cornell University, area property owners and merchants con- cerning the distribution of costs related to building a parking garage, and c) receipt of UDAG and ARC funds necessary to fund the parking garage and project- related public improvements. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That "facility" replace "garage" in b and c of the final RESOLVED. Carried Unanimously Main Motion As Amended WHEREAS., the City -o -Ithaca has filed preapplications with the Appalachian Region Commission for funding assistance in the develop- ment of the proposed Collegetown hotel, retail and parking project, and WHEREAS, this economic development project proposal has received a competitive priority rating from the New York State Department of State, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been asked to file a fund application with ARC for the Collegetown project; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby authorize and direct the Mayor to submit a final application to ARC, and be it further Coo' RESOLVED, That a final city commitment to this project be contingent upon: a) successful completion of negotiations with Travis and Travis relative to the hotel retail project on the city site on Dryden Road, b) successful completion of negotiations with Travis and Travis, Cornell University, area property owners and merchants concerning the distribution of costs related to building a parking facility, and 122- -8- April 6, 1983 c) receipt of UDAG'and ARC funds necessary to fund the parking facility and project - related public improvements. Carried Unanimously Finger Lakes Park Commission -- Marina Expansion By Alderman Schuler: Seconded by Alderman Clynes WHEREAS, the State of New York and the City of Ithaca have cooperated in the development of Cass Park and Treman Marina, and WHEREAS, such cooperation continues to be mutually advantageous for both the City and the State., and WHEREAS, certain lands located to the west of the Marina were kept in City ownership for construction of a. regional theater, which has since been located in the old hangar building, and WHEREAS, Finger Lakes Park Commission has informed the City that the Marina is now fully rented, and WHEREAS, the Commission is desirous of expanding the marina into City -owned lands, and WHEREAS, these lands have recently been designated for use as playing fields for women's athletic teams since relocation of the theater, and WHEREAS, Finger Lakes has agreed to improve certain lands adjacent to Buttermilk State Park for substitute playing fields; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does hereby express a willingness in principle to negotiate to eventual. sale to the Finger Lakes Park Commission of the above mentioned lands in Cass Park in exchange for improvement of lands near_ Buttermilk Park and other considerations, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City is willing to consider a phased plan for accomplishing the above described actions. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That "to eventual" be rep_ laced by "the 'possible" in. the first RESOLVED. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (3) - Nays (4) - Abstention Absent (2) Hoffman, Clynes, Schlather Dennis, Myers, Holman, Killeen (1) - Schuler - Banfield, Holdsworth Motion Defeated Amendment to Resolution By Al erman Myers: Seconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the following paragraph be added as a third and be it .further RESOLVED, That the Department of Planning, In consultation Department of Public Works and Youth Bureau is authorized for accomplishment of the above, described actions. RESOLVED: with the to ncgotiatc Carried Unanimously Amendment to Resolution By alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the following amendments be made in the first RESOLVED: "for ball- playing fields available for city use" be inserted following Buttermilk Park. "including simultaneous completion of the proposed bikeway beti:een the ballfields and Cass Park" be inserted following "other considerations;' Carried Unanimously -g_ April 6, 19 `n Main Motion As Amended IVHEREAS, the State of New York and the City of Ithaca have cooperated in the development of Cass Park and Treman Marina, and WHEREAS, such cooperation continues to be mutually advantageous for both the City and the State, and WHEREAS, certain lands located to the west of the Marina were kept in City ownership for construction of a regional theater, which has since been located in the old hangar building, and (6001, WHEREAS, Finger Lakes Park Commission has informed the City that the Marina is now fully rented, and WHEREAS, the Commission is desirous of expanding the marina into City - owned lands, and WHEREAS, these lands have recently been designated for use as playing fields for women's athletic teams since relocation of the theater, and plk WHEREAS, Finger Lakes has agreed to improve certain lands adjacent to t;a Buttermilk State Park for substitute playing fields; now, therefore, i be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does hereby express a willingness in L't principle to negotiate eventual sale to the Finger Lakes Park Commission =[ of the above mentioned lands in Cass Park in exchange for improvement of lands near Buttermilk. Park for ball - playing fields available for city use, and other considerations including simultaneous completion of the proposed bikeway between the ballfields and Cass Park, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Department of Planning, in consultation with the Department of Public Works and Youth Bureau, is authorized to negotiate for accomplishment of the above described actions. Carried. Unanimously Renaming of West Clinton Street west of Meadow Street By Alderman Schuler: Second'e'd by Alderman Killeen WHEREAS, the City is in the process of rebuilding and signalizing a portion of (Vest Clinton Street west of Meadow Street, and WHEREAS, the two parts of West Clinton Street, east and west of Meadow Street, are not connected, leading to confusion as to their direction, and WHEREAS, the City has spent a considerable amount of money to improve West Clinton and Cherry Streets in order to encourage economic development in the city, and WHEREAS, the seeming existence of two Nest Clinton Streets may confound strangers and the uninitiated, inhibiting the area's development, and IVHEREAS, renaming that portion of Hest Clinton Street west of Meadow could end this confusion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council recognize that confusion may exist re- garding the identification of the two parts of (Vest Clinton Street, and be it further RESOLVED, That Common Council refer the question of renaming West Clinton Street west of Meadow Street to the Charter and Ordinance Committee and the BPIV for consideration and possible action before the Official opening of the rebuilt portion of hest Clinton Street, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board he directed to consult with affected property owners and businesses in considering such change. Be it further RESOLVED, That the committee and Board consider. James L. Gibbs Avenue among the possible names. j121 _lp- April 6, 1983 Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the in the resolution: e following amendments be ma First RESOLVED "the Charter and Ordinance Committee and" be deleted. Second RESOLVED - "Committee" be changed to "Board." Third RESOLVED - "committee and" be deleted. Carried Unanimously Further discussion followed concerning renaming the portion of West Clinton Street and. memorializing Mr, Gibbs, Main Motion As Amended WHEREAS, the City is in the process of rebuilding and signalizing a portion of West Clinton Street west of Meadow Street, and WHEREAS, the two parts of West Clinton Street, east and west of Meadow Street, are not connected, leading to confusion as to their direction., and WHEREAS, the City has spent a considerable amount of money to improve West Clinton and Cherry Streets in order to encourage economic development in the city, and WHEREAS, the seeming existence of two West Clinton Streets may confound strangers and the uninitiated, inhibiting the area's development, and WHEREAS, renaming that portion of West Clinton Street west of Meadow could end this confusion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council recognize that confusion may exist regarding the identification of the two parts of Nest Clinton Street, and be it further J, RESOLVED, That Common Council refer the question of renaming West Clinton Street west of Meadow Street to the Board of Public }'Yorks for consideration and possible action before the official opening of the rebuilt portion of }Vest Clinton. Street, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board be directed to consult with affected property owners and businesses in considering such change. Be it further. RESOLVED That the Board consider James L. Gibbs Avenue among the possible names. Carried unanimously Hydropower.-- Request for Proposals for Archaeological Survey By Alderman Schuler: Secondedby A�1 e'rnlan Killeen WHEREAS, the area surrounding the site of the proposed Fall Creek Hydroelectric plant has the potential for designation as a National Register historic landmark, and WHEREAS, the State Office for Historic Preservation has informed the City of the need to conduct an archeaologi_ cal survey of the site before beginning construction, and WHEREAS, in its application to the Federal Energy Regulation Commissic the City gave an assurance that it would conduct such a survey, should it be awarded the license to construct:, and WHEREAS, the City further indicated in its application to F.E.R.C. its intention to improve the recreational amenity of the Fall Creek site, and to perhaps develop an interpretive display at the site, and WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development has applied to the New York State Council for the Arts for funding of a study to be conducted by a landscape architect and /or site planner that would look at the site, review any artifacts uncovered in the archaeological survey, and prepare a plan for displaying information and artifacts and improving recreation at the site, and -11- April 6, IM5 WHEREAS, the budget portion of said application must be received by NYSCA by June 1, and WHEREAS, in order to complete the budget, planning staff must list the names of likely candidates for conducting the study as well as an accurate estimate of the cost of conducting the study, and WHEREAS,, it will be virtually impossible for staff to obtain this information without distributing a formal request for proposals, and WHEREAS, a commitment to carrying out said study is contingent upon receipt of the FERC license by the City, and on support of the public via referendum; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council authorize the Department of Planning and Development to issue a request for proposals for an archeaological. survey and site planning services for joint hydropower and recreational use of the Fall Creek hydropower project area. Carried Unanimously Zoning Change - -H -1, Central Business District By Alderman Schuler: Seconded by alderman Myers WHEREAS, the zoning classification of certain areas adjacent to the central business district of the City of Ithaca no longer provide for the most appropriate use and development of those areas, and WHEREAS, proposals for the redevelopment or further development of these areas, for purposes compatible to present and future uses in the central business district, have not been acceptable under current zoning for the areas, and RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall. hold a public hearing in the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance to be held at the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 108 East Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, on Wednesday the 4th day of May, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give the publication of a notice in the time when and the place where such in general terms describing the pr be published once at least fifteen and be it further notice of such public hearing by official newspaper, specifying the public hearing will be held, and oposed ordinance. Such notice shall days prior to the public hearing, RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee of this Common Council for recommendation. Discussion followed on the floor. Aldermen Schuler and Flyers withdrew their motion. Connnon Council recessed at 9:30 Executive Session By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Council adjourn into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Carried Unanimously Common Council reconvened in Regular Session at 10:00 p.m. WHEREAS, a study of the zoning for the areas in question has resulted in a recommendation for their rezoning; an environmental assessment of the recommended rezoning indicates that it will result in no major impacts; and the City's mended rezoning for the Board of Planning and areas in question; Development has recom- be it RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 83- entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York, Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 30 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code" be, and it hereby is, intro- duced before the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall. hold a public hearing in the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance to be held at the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 108 East Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, on Wednesday the 4th day of May, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give the publication of a notice in the time when and the place where such in general terms describing the pr be published once at least fifteen and be it further notice of such public hearing by official newspaper, specifying the public hearing will be held, and oposed ordinance. Such notice shall days prior to the public hearing, RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee of this Common Council for recommendation. Discussion followed on the floor. Aldermen Schuler and Flyers withdrew their motion. Connnon Council recessed at 9:30 Executive Session By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Council adjourn into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Carried Unanimously Common Council reconvened in Regular Session at 10:00 p.m. 1261 -12- April 6, 1983 City Attorney Tavelli recommended that the zoning resolutions be withdrawn from the agenda for additional work on them. Resolution By Alderman Schuler: Seconded by alderman Schlather RESOLVED, 'That "Zoning Change - -H -2, Valentine Place" be withdrwithdrawn. from the agenda. Carried Unanimously BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Presentation of Report by Helen Jones -j Planner Helen Jones presented an Interim Report on Impact of Relocati DSS (Dept. of Social Services) from Downtown Ithaca, a report present the major_ findings and results of a survey conducted by two interviewers. Extension of State and County _Tax Tarrant By Al erman Holman: Secon ed by Alderman ScliJ_ather RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized to request the County of Tompkins to extend its warrant for collection of the 1.983 State and County Taxes until June 1, 1983• Carried Unanimously Civil Service Agreement By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute an Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca City School District for performance by the City of services in connection with Civil Service matters, for the period July 1., 1 -983 to June 30, 1984, in an amount of $12,574.36, payable to the City of Ithaca on or before November 1, 1983, Carried Unanimously 1982 Finance Department Annual Report By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Al erman Schlather RESOLVED, That this Common Council acknowledges the receipt of the 1982 Finance Department Annual Report. Carried Unanimously IF& 1984 Revenue Sharing Applications By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has set a deadline for receiving Revenue Sharing applications for July 1, 1983, and WHEREAS, due to anticipated budget constraints for the year 1984, it is questionable that the City will be able to appropriate any Revenue Sharing Funds to human service providers, and WHEREAS, this Common Council does not want to exclude the possibility of a human services provider having a unique idea that, if funded. through Revenue Sharing, would directly result in a savings of dollars; nola, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca will receive applications for Revenue Sharing Funds for 1984, provided the applications conform to the follow- ing criteria: 1. The proposal must be for something that is unique (not the traditional capital investments or staff_ positions). 2. The proposal must clearly indicate how a savings would result from its implementation. 3. The proposal must meet all criteria for Carried Unanimously Stewart Park Petty Cash Fund By Alderman Holman: Seconded by RESOLVED, That a petty cash fund for the Youth Bureau, to be used season, as requested by the Yout RESOLVED, That at the end of the the $100 to the City Controller. :alderman Schuler in an amount of $100 be established at Stewart Park during the 1983 h Bureau Director, and be it further season, the Youth Bureau will return Carried Unanimously -13- April 6, 19121 D.P.W. Equipment Purchase By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Equipment purchases of the General Fund be amended to include the purchase of combustion testing equipment, for the Engineering Division, at a cost not to exceed $800, as re- quested by the Board of Public Works, and be it further RESOLVED, That $800 be transferred from Account A9S50 -8, Transfer to Capital Reserve, to Account A1440 -250, Other Equipment. Discussion followed on the floor. Qo,., A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously 1983 Tax Levy Correction By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the City Chamberlain was commanded to receive, levy and collect 1983 City Taxes in the amount of $3,920,498.62; delinquent water and /or sewer and miscellaneous charges in the amount of $20,209.64; and Commons Assessment in the amount of $72,032.70, making a total levy of $4,012,740.96, and WHEREAS, a miscellaneous charge of $1,155,00 should not have been included as determined by the City Attorney; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the total 1983 tax levy be reduced by $1,155.00, from $4,012,740.96 to $4,011,S85.96, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be directed to refund $1,].55.00 which had been paid by the property owner. Carried Unanimously Audi t By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Administration Committee, in the total amount of $63,909.32 as listed on Audit Abstract #6 /1983, be approved for payment. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Recreation Therapist By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has reviewed a request to create the position of Recreation Therapist and to establish a salary scale for said position, and WHEREAS, the job specification has been reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission and Personnel Administrator; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby creates the position of Recreation Therapist, said position to be included in the CSEA Admini- strative Unit of the 1983 compensation plan, $10,962 to $16,227. Discussion followed on the floor. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Schlather Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the followi►ig RESOLVED be added to the resolution: and be it further " RESOLVED, That the current roster number of the Youth Bureau not be increased by reason of this resolution." Carried Unanimously Main Notion As Amended WHEREAS, the Buffet and Administration Committee has reviewed a request to create the position of Recreation Therapist and to establish a salary scale for said position, and WIIF.REAS, the job specification has been reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission and Personnel Administrator; now, therefore, be it 121� 14- April 6, 1983 RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby creates the position of Recreation Therapist, said position to be included in the CSEA Administrative Unit of the 1983 compensation plan, $1.0,962 to $16,227, and be it further RESOLVED, That the current roster number of the Youth Bureau not be increased by reason of this resolution.` Carried Unanimously De uty Director of Planning and Development--Creation of New Position By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schuler. WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has reviewed. a requ.e to create the position of Deputy Director of Planning & Development and to establish a salary scale for said position, and WHEREAS, the job specification has been. reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission and Personnel Administrators now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby creates the position. of Deputy Director of Planning & Development, said position to be in- cluded in the Executive Unit at Grade 4 of the 1983 compensation plan, $21,512 to $30,619.. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman C].ynes RESOLVED, That the following RESOLVED be added to the resolution: and be it further 'RESOLVED, That the current roster of Planning $ Development not be increased by reason of this resolution." Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously _J Main Motion As Amended WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has reviewed. a request to create the position of Deputy Director of Planning & Development and to establish a salary scale for said position, and WHEREAS, the job specification has been reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission and Personnel Administrator; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby creates the position of Deputy Director of Planning & Development, said position to be in- cluded in the Executive Unit at Grade 4 of the 1983 compensation plan, $21,5].2 to $30,619, and be it further RESOLVED, That the current roster of Planning F, Development not be increased by reason of this resolution. Carried Unanimously Appointment -- Deputy Director of Planning F, Development By Alderman Holman: Slconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the Common Council confirms the provisional appointment of Herman Sieverding for the position of Deputy Director of Planning F, Development, effective April 10, 1983, and establishes the salary '40) for said appointment of $23,268 annually (Step II of 1983 Executive Unit Compensation Plan), and be it further RESOLVED, That review of the position be held on permanent appointment. Amendment to Resolution By Al erman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the second RESOLVED be deleted. Discussion followed on the floor. -15- April 6, 1140 A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (3) - Hoffman, Clynes, Schlather Nays (S) - Killeen, Schuler, Myers, Holman, Dennis Absent (2) - Banfield, Holdsworth Motion Defeated A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Holman, Myers, Clynes Dennis , (wool Nay (1) - Schlather Absent (2) - Banfield, Holdsworth Carried Announcements Alderman Holman made the following announcements: Public Hearing: There will be an informal public hearing at the beginning of the Budget & Administration Committee meeting on Thursday, April 28, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council. Chambers for the purpose of responding to the question of raising X11 the Mayor's salary. Program Fees: The Youth Bureau Board has decided. not to raise 1 -t program .fees for summer programs, Governor's Budget: The concerns of the Council on Aid was restored by the legislators with the Governor's concurrence. Capital Improvements Review Program: The Capital Improvements Review at the staff level will begin on Friday, April 1S, 1983, at 10:00 a.m. in the Common Council. Chambers. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Accept of ance Report (600" By Alderman Schuler: Seconded by alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the Council accepts the Fire Chief's Report for 1982. Carried Unanimously Neighborhood Crime By Alderman Schlather: Seconded b y Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, That the issue of neighborhood crime be referred to the Human Services Committee, and that they make an effort to develop a comprehensive citywide strategy for taking care of neighborhood crime, neighborhood watch being one element. Carried Unanimously CHARTER AND ORDINANCES COMMITTEE: American Community Cablevision Requested. Rate Increase Alderman Schlather reported that the figures for the city had not been received from the American Community Cablevision Corp. He said the matter is going back to the Cable Commission to be considered simultaneously by the Cable Commission and Charter & Ordinance Committee. They hope to have the information before the April 12 meeting of the Cable Commission. Asbestos Alderman Schlather reported having received information from New Haven in response to questions about the asbestos problem. This issue will (awol be taken up in full at the April 14th meeting of the Charter $ Ordinance Committee. At that time Dr. Friedman should be present to speak on the medical aspects of the problem. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS: Circle Greenway Committee Hy Alderman Clynes: Seconded by Comm. Schuler IYHL'REAS, the ending of the official 7- year -Long New York State Bicentennial Celebration is an appropriate time to re- affirm Circle Greenway as Ithaca's permanent Bicentennial project, and 130 -16- April 6, 1983 WHEREAS, Circle Greenway has continued to develop the Circle Greenway, and WHEREAS, Circle supports and efforts pleasant to make walking and safe, and WHEREAS, Circle Greenway participates in public events to exhibit and explain City concerns and plans for an attractive Ithaca environment; be it RESOLVED, That Circle Greenway be continued, and that it shall_ operat 1"J by the following plan of organization and by-laws. d Unanimously I. ORGANIZATION A. Purposes: J. To develop the Circle Greenway, Ithaca °s permanent Bicenten- nial project. The Greenway is a walking route around the City of Ithaca that traverses and connects places of great natural beauty, historic interest and unusual urban. character. It is a way of providing unstructured recreation for Ithacans within a concept of the City itself as a park. 2. To identify other attractive or interesting walks and to publicize them, especially in The Circumnavigator. 3. `I'o encourage an attractive visual environment in Ithaca. 4o To be a liaison between the City and groups with environ- mental, beautification and recreational interests. B. Relationships: 1. Circle Greenway reports to Common Council and to the Mayor 2. Funding from Common Council. as a line in the D.P.W. budge 3. Consultation with the Planning Department. C. Membership: 1. Appointments by the Mayor. Circle Greenway and with 2. Number, as needed.. 3. Term, as needed. 4. One Common Council member D. Officers: "l. Chair 2. Vice -chair 3. Secretary - Treasurer E. Advisory Board: upon the recommendations of the approval of Common Council< as liaison. 1. A support group of persons representing groups involved with Circle Greenway or interested in its work; members to be invited to serve by Circle Greenway. F. Meetings: 1. Once a month, or as required.. ". II. By -laws A. Membership: 1. Appointment by the Mayor upon recommendation of Circle Greenway and with approval of Common Council. 2. Responsibilities: a. To set policy. b. To work on specific projects according to training, ability and time. 3. Removal: after three consecutive and unexcused absences from scheduled monthly meetings. 4. Members of Circle Greenway shall serve without compensation. -17- B. Meetings: April, 6, 19141 1. Second Thursday of month at noon, City Hall. 2. Date changed by agreement: of group. 3. Notice by phone or post card. 4. Special meetings called as needed. C. Officers: 1. Chair, to be chosen by the group. 2. Vice- chair, to be chosen by the Chair. (400,11 3. Secretary- Treasurer, to be chosen by the Chair. D. Committees: 1. Appointed by Chair as needed. E. Amendments or changes to Purposes: 1. Agreement of Circle Greenway members. 2. Announcement to Council for approval. 'i F. Dissolution: I� 1. By Common Council. Human Services Coalition Alderman Holman reported that John Briggs, Rochester consultant, has been hired as Director and will begin work next week. The Coalition will continue to work on priority setting for county revenue sharing. NEW BUSINESS: GIAC Alderman Schlather, GIAC Liaison, informed the Council that the annual James L. Gibbs basketball game will be played in the Southside Center on Friday evening, April 8, 1983, and that he has tickets for the game.. Chemical Spraying Program Alderman Hoffman reminded the Council that there would be a public information meeting the following evening in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. regarding development of a Chemical. Spraying Program for the City. D.P.W. Equipment By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Equipment Purchases of the General Fund be amended to include the purchase of a desk and the elimination of a radio for the Transit Division, at a cost not to exceed $552, as requested by the Board of Public Works, and be it further RESOLVED, That $S52 be transferred from Account AS630 -2S0, Other Equipment, to Account A5630 -210, Furniture and Fixtures. Carried Unanimously New Subcommittee of Common Council By Alderman Cl.ynes: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, a new subcommittee of Common Council is hereby created which will be Tri- Chaired by Council members Holman, Schuler and Clynes. The reason for its formation: 1. Promptness is a virtue. 2. Tard mess does not come within the framework of excellence. Records will be kept; bi- monthly reports will. be given; a special award will be presented at the December meeting. All meetings of Common Council and its standing committees come within its jurisdiction. 13`- _18_ April 6, 1983 Nominations for membership closed at midnight April 5, 1983. Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. D Jose A. Rundle, City Clerkv J es 11. Dennis, Acting Mayor �1