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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-05-0413:3 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. May 4, 1983 PRESENT: Mayor - Shaw Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Holman, Killeen, Schlather, Schuler ABSENT: Alderman (1) - Myers (Excused) OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Tavelli City Controller - Spano Dep. Controller - Cafferillo Fire Chief - Tuckerman Police Chief - Herson Dep. Police Chief - Pagliaro Supt, of Public Works - Kinsella 1C) Building Commissioner -- Hoard 0.) Dir. Planning $ Development - Van Dir. Youth Bureau - Cutia 1,0 Asst. to Supt, of P.W. - Dougherty 1 -1! Asst. Fire Chief - Reeves Fire Commissioner - Anderson Police Commissioners (3) - Kiely, Personnel Administrator - Collins City Clerk - Rundle Cort Wallace, Schickel T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Donald Lifton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. (wool, MINUTES: (April 6, 1983) Renaming of W. Clinton St. west of Meadow Street - -p. 10, Main. Motion As Amended: Alderman Schlather requested correction of the vote to read, Ayes 7) Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Myers, Clynes Nay (1) - Schlather Absent (2) -• Banfield, Holdsworth Carried Appointment.---Deputy Director of Planning & Development—p. 14: Alderman Holman requested change of wording of first line of resolution to read "the provisional_ promotion" in place of the provi.si.onal. appointment. Resolution By AlTerman Banfield: Seconded by -alderman Clynes RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the April 6, 1983 meeting of the Council, including the above correction and change, be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried Unanimously SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Police Commissioners Kiely, Schickel and Wallace and Mayor Shaw presented Commendation Awards to the following police officers in acknowledgement of superior performance of duty: Offices William Dockst.ader on July 4, 1982 Officer Dale Johnson on July 26, 1982 Officer Keith Loson on July 4, and July 26, 1982 The officers and their families were introduced to the Council. Mayor Shaw expressed appreciation to the Board of Police Commissioners for their efforts in recognizing the contributions of the Police Department to the community. Presentation by Mr. Don Walsh, General Counsel for the New York State Co - -on erence o� 1`9ayors Mr. IValsfi a resse-cFthe Council briefly concerning 1-11e reduction of state and federal aid to cities and villages and the consequences, 131 -2- May 4, 1983 and commented on some of the ways the cities are trying to resolve their problems. He expressed appreciation to Ithaca for its support of the New York State Conference of Mayors in its representation off cities and villages in the state. Alderman Schlather asked Mr. Walsh if there are programs for smaller cities, other than neighborhood watch, to combat neighborhood. crime, Mr. Walsh responded, saying studies are being made of methods of relieving police officers of routine work, assigning it to non - police officers. About 40 communities are using auxiliary police. Alderman Killeen questioned Mr. Walsh about consolidation of fire and police departments. Mr. Walsh responded, saying that there are no cities in New York State which have consolidated fire and police depart- ments; there is no state statute that would permit it. Even though professional staff have studied and recommended concerning this issue, it has never been endorsed for use. Mr. Walsh announced that the Annual Conference of Mayors at Grossin.gers will be held June 6 through June 9th. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Budget and Administration Committee Alderman Holman requested t e action of the following items to the Agenda: G. Re- lamping of Seneca Street Parking Garage -- Resolution H. Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor -- Resolution I. Automotive Mechanic Positions -- Resolution J. Employee Assistance Program -- Resolution No Council. member objected. Board of Re resentatives Alderman Ho man requested the order of the agenda be changed to permi Rep. Lifton to present his report prior to the Standing Committees. No Council member objected. New Business Alderman Killeen requested. addition of an item, Phi Psi 500 Ra.ce, . No Council_ member objected. New Business Alderman Schlather requested addition of an. item concerning meeting time for Council's summer meetings. No Council_ member objected. COTIMUNI CATI ONS : Request rom NYS Conference Mayor Shaw reported having State Conference of Mayors their June Conference. He resolutions either to him, of Mayors received a communication from the New York requesting resolutions for consideration at requested the Council to bring any such or to the June meeting of the Council. Letter from D.I.B.A. Supporting the Ramada Inn Expansion Alderman Holman presented a letter received from the D.I.B.A. The NJ letter will be made available in the City Clerk's office. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Human Rights Legislation for Gay People Ross Haarstec, 117 Sears Street, read a letter to Common Council. The letter will be made available in the City Clerk's office. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Cayuga Lake Level Mayor Shaw reported that the Board of Public Works and staff brought to his attention the rising of the lake level, particularly as it affects Stewart Park and its facilities. As a consequence, the park has been officially closed on a day -to -day basis, pending assurance that restroom facilities are safe and sanitary. The situation. is being monitored on a daily basi and appears to he stabilizing. -3- May 4; 1983 ` " NYS Conference of Mayors Meeting Mayor Shaw reported that he was scheduled to attend discussions on creation of a Small Cities Committee within the Conference of Mayors at a meeting to be held two weeks ago which was cancelled due to a. bad storm from the east. He anticipates the meeting will be rescheduled. At that time he will recommend that the Conference of Mayors create or establish a special committee to address the concerns of small. cities and the relationship they have with the state legislature and Governor's office. Report on Rothschild Building Mayor Shaw reported on the current status of the Rothschild building and the progress made by the Downtown Economic Task Forces the bond . holders and the consultant who was hired to study the situation. A news release will be available very soon to update the community on their actions over the past several months. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Atty. Tavelli reported that the Cornell heights case has not been taken up in court as yet. i Strand Theatre Alderman Killeen asked what the status is of the city in regard to the Strand Theatre. City Atty. Tavelli responded that he will be meeting with the Urban Renewal Agency Monday evening and will report his d1.1 findings after he learns more about it. BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: Mea ow House Rep. Lifton reported that the program at Meadow House is not in jeopardy in terms of state funds; the program is going on as in the past. Hotel -Motel Room Tax (Woo", Rep. Lifton reported that the issue of the hotel -motel room tax is before the county legislatures and there is a possibility that there will be action taken at their second meeting in May. He indicated lie would be glad to hear the thoughts of the Council on it. Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corporation Rep. Lifton report that there are vacancies on the T.C.E.O.C. for appointment from the public sector which are made by the county. The county is trying to implement its approach which allows the municipali- ties within the county to make suggestions as to who might be appropriate to fill the vacancies. There are at least three vacancies for which the city might wish to consider recommending to the county, Old County Hospital Building Alderman Clynes asked Mr. Lifton to comment on the article b), the media concerning the possible demolition of the old county hospital. building. Rep. Llfton responded that the Planning and Public Works Committee of the Board of Representatives is attempting to make one recommendation to the Board of Representatives as to what should be done with the hospital. In coming to that recommendation an array of scenarios (at least 7) is being considered. It came to their attention that another option might be to raze the building. Mr. Lifton indicated that it is only one of many options to be considered. Asbestos in Public Library Al erman Schlather asked Mr. Lifton to comment on what the county intends to do about the asbestos in the public library. Rep. Lifton responded that during his tenure there have been no direct reports to the Board from the Planning and Public Works Committee about the asbestos situa- tion in the library. The committee staff has been involved in studying that as well as an outside consultant whose report expresses concern. Mr. Lifton said it is his understanding that there will be further study by the staff and the consultant. Alderman Schlather asked if the renovations scheduled to be done this summer are going forward despite the concern over the sprayed -on asbestos. r<ep. Lifton responded that he cannot comment; however he would hope the concern over the asbestos would be considered along with the renovations. i U, -4- May 4, 1983 BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Federal Section 18 Operating Subsidy By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has submitted a request for a grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, for a project providing bus transportation services within the City of Ithaca. for fixed route, scheduled and open to the public during the period. January 1, 1981 to December 31, 1981, and WHEREAS, the City's application for Section 18 Transportation Opera- ting Assistance has been approved. by the Federal Highway Administra- tion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Mayor William R. Shaw be authorized to sign the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the State of New York for the above named project, which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution, and be it further RESOLVED, That Mayor William. R. Shaw is authorized to act on behalf of the City of Ithaca to progress and complete the above named project. Carried Unanimously Capital Projects Public Hearing By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has established a Six Year Capital Budget and Plan which is revised and implemented annually, and WHEREAS, public input on the existing plan and. annual changes to it are beneficial to city staff, boards and. Common. Council and the Mayor, and WHEREAS, public input should be submitted at an early enough stage to be thoroughly considered by staff before they can conclude their recommendations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the Capital Project Budget and. Plan be held at 7:30 p.m. on June 1, 1983, at the third floor of City Hall, in Common Council Chambers, for the purpose of receiving public input on the Capital Project: Budget and Plan, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk make copies available of the existing Capital Project Plan to the public, upon request, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publicize said hearing one week prior to June 1, 1983. DisCUSSion followed on the floor. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the first RESOLVED, second line, read 8:15 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. Carried Unanimously Main Motion As Amended WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has established a Six Year Capital Budget and Plan. which is revised and implemented annually, and WHEREAS, public input on the existing plan and annual changes to it are beneficial to city staff, boards and Common Council and the Mayor, and WHEREAS, public input should be submitted at an early enough stage to be thoroughly considered by staff before they can conclude their recommendations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That a public hearing on the Capital Project Budget and Plan be held at 8 :15 p.m. on June 1; 1983, at the third floor pf City hall, in Common Council Chambers, for the purpose of receiving public input on the Capital Project Budget and Plan, and be it further 0 -5- 137 May 4, 1983 RESOLVED, That the City Clerk make copies available of the existing Capital Project Plan to the public, upon request, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk is hereby directed to publicize said hearing one week prior to June 1, 1983. Carried Unanimously Audit By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Administration Committee, in the total amount of $10,767.25, as listed on Audit Abstract #8/1983, be approved for payment. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Draft Environmental Impact Statement Funding By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis �t1 WHEREAS, it is proposed that certain lands on Valentine Place and South W Quarry Street, in the City of Ithaca, be rezoned from the P -1 (Public o „ ,I) and Institutional) classification to Residential, and WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development has conducted. an i!) Environmental Assessment of the proposed rezoning, as required by the City's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, which assessment indi- cates the need for an Environmental Impact Study of the proposed change, and WHEREAS, it is recommended that such study be prepared by a qualified consulting agency, to be selected and contracted with for that purpose by the City, and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of such study, completed to the Draft (600,1 Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) stage, has been determined to be $3,780; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $3,780 be transferred. from Account A1990, Contingency, to Account A8020 -422, Planning Department, Fees for Professional SErvices. Discussion followed on the floor. Since the topic was also on the agenda under Charter and Ordinance, that agenda item was moved ii)), withoui,--obJection. CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE.' Valentine Place Rezoning Alderman Schlather reported that the Charter F Ordinance Committee considered this item prior to the Budget & Administration meeting, and the benefit of the City Attorney's comments in this regard. The sense of the committee was that before there is any change in use of this parcel, however it is accomplished, whether by variance or by rezoning, that there be an Environmental Impact Statement. At that time it was their understanding that the only way to proceed to accomplish a change in use was through a zoning change. It now appears from conversations with the CityZAttorney that in fact we could possibly approach this in some other fashion. In other words, if the owner of the property wishes to develop this in some fashion, this owner may very well be asked. to (400,� seek a variance and as part of the variance application be required to submit an Environmental Impact Statement. Alderman Schlather recommended, and asked the committee to table this item until they can finalize this other option -- whether or not we wish to keep it as a P -1 or go forward; in effect recommend to the Building Commissioner that lie accept an application for a variance and work at it from that angle, or whether we wish to pursue this further along the rezoning route. Further d1SCU5S1011 followed on the floor. 138 --6- May 4, 1983 Resolution By alderman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the question be brought to a vote. Ayes (4) - Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman Nays (5) - Banfield, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Clynes, Schlather. Absent (1) -- Myers Motion Defeated Further discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Motion By Al erman Schlather:: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled. Ayes (3) - Banfield, Hoffman, Schlather Nays (6) -- Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holdsworth, Holman, Clynes Absent (1) - Myers Motion Defeated A vote on -the Main Motion resulted as follows: Ayes (8) Banfield, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holdsworth, Holman, Clynes, Schlather Nays (1) Hoffman. Absent (1) - Myers Carried Council recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened in. Regular session. at 9:45 p.m. Employe Suggestion Program By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Killeen WHEREAS, members of the city staff and the Energy Commission have suggested an Employee Suggestion Program, and WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and the Budget and. Admin.istratic Committee have reviewed the merits of such a. program, and WHEREAS, an Employee Suggestion Program will be beneficial to both the city and the employees of the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, such a program can result in significant savings to the city and its taxpayers; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca. approves and establishes the Employee Suggestion Program. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolutioa.) resulted as f-o)lows: Carried Unanimously Personnel Administrator Search Committee By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Al erman Banfield WHEREAS, the current Personnel Administrator is departing from the position on July 1, 1983, and WHEREAS, the policy and procedures are to appoint a selection committee by the Budget and Administration Committee of Common Council for the screening and recommendation of an appropriate candidate(s) to the Mayor for consideration for appointment to be directly responsible to the Mayor and the Budget and Administration. Committee of Common CouncJ subject to the approval of Common Councils now, therefore,. be it RESOLVED, That the following persons are appointed to the screening committee for such purpose: Elva Holman, Chair James Dennis, Member John. Dougherty, Member Robert Holdsworth, Member C. Robert Cutia, Member Joe Spano, Member Marisue Bishop, Member Discussion followed on the floor. A rote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Re- limping of Seneca Street Parking Garage By Alderman Holman: Second by alderman Schlather M11 REAS, the Department of Public Works staff, in close coordination with the Energy Commission, has recomm--1 -d the re lampinp, of the -7- May 4, 1983139 Seneca Street Parking Garage by removal of the existing vapor fixtures and by replacing them with high pressure sodium fixtures, and WHEREAS, it is estimated that the annual power savings will exceed $22,000, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has approved this recommendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the re- lamping of the Seneca Street Parking Garage, at a cost not to exceed $30,000, and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $30,000 be transferred from Account A9550 -8, Transfer to Capital Reserve Fund, to Account A5652 -407, Seneca Street Parking Garage Contractual Services. Carried Unanimously Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather Iii WHEREAS, the probationary period for Richard Ferrel, Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, ended on April 25, 1983, and WHEREAS, Mr. Ferrel has provided outstanding leadership in the reorgani- zation of the Maintenance Repair Shop; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the recommendation of the Board of Public Works to establish the salary for Richard Ferrel at $18,965, that being Grade 1, Step 2, on the Executive Compensation Plan for 1983, effective May 9, 1983. Carried Unanimously Automotive Mechanic Positions By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfi_eld WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works staff, in meetings with the (ta� Finance, Personnel and Administration Committee of the Board. of Public Works, has requested additional personnel for the Preventative Maintenance Program of existing Department of Public Works equipment, and WHEREAS, a special meeting was held on March 24, 1983, by the Chair- person of the Budget and Administration Committee and the Finance, Personnel and Administration Committee of the Board of Public Works regarding the staff request for authorization of two (2) additional Automotive Mechanic's positions for the Streets and Facilities Garage, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has approved this request; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1983 Personnel Roster of the Department of Public Works be amended to include two (2) additional. Automotive Mechanics for the Streets and Facilities Garage and the elimination of one (1) Maintenance Worker in the Highway Section, as recommended by the Board of Public Works. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Employee Assistance Program By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the Personnel Administrator has requested a proposal from Tompkins County Family and Children's Services for an appropriate Employee Assistance Program, and WHEREAS, the human Services Committee and the Budget and Administration Committee of Council have reviewed the merits of such a program, and WHEREAS, an Employee Assistance Program could be beneficia-l_ to both the City and its employees in solving personnel problems which may increase productivity, and morale; now, there, be it 140 -g- May 4, 1983 RESOLVED, That the Personnel Administrator be authorized to pursue the drawing up of a contract with the Tompkins County Family and Children's Services, for an Employee Assistance Program, for a cost not to exceed $5,077 a year, with the contract to be reviewed by the City Attorney for further approval by the Common Council, and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $5,077 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency, to Account A1430 -422, Personnel Fees for Professional Services. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Clynes, Schlather Abstention (1) - Holdsworth Absent (1) - Myers Carried HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Ca ital Project for Youth Bureau Rehabilitation Alderman Bantield reported that the Youth Bureau Advisory Board had met in Special meeting the previous Friday evening. He reported that the committee which was appointed by Mayor Shaw to review the require- ments of the Youth Bureau and. to determine an appropriate site for a permanent Youth Bureau Building had completed their study and recommend that in the best interests of the city, Youth Bureau and the programs involved, the present facility be rehabilitated. Resolution By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Killeen WHEREAS, the Community Service Building, which serves as headquarters for the Ithaca Youth Bureau, is in need of rehabilitation and improve- ment, to include energy conservation measures and treatment of exi_sti_n asbestos insulation, and WHEREAS, the Mayor's Committee on the Youth Bureau has recommended that the Youth Bureau remain headquartered in the building, that current -year funds be provided for the design of necessary rehabilitation and. improvement work, and that the design be completed in time to permit inclusion of a Capital. Project for Youth Bureau Building Rehabilitation in the final 1984 Capital. Budget; be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council supports inclusion in the 1984 Capital Budget of a Capital Project for the rehabilitation an.d.i.mprove- ment of the Community Service Building, the details and estimated costs of which are to be based upon project designs to be prepared with funds to be allocated from the FY 83 City Budget. Alderman Banfield commented that the committee is very enthusiastic and wish to remain involved. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, That line 2 of the RESOLVED be amended to delete the word "Budget," substituting the phrase "ProJe(A RCAli.CkJ Process." Discussion followed on the floor. 1J A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Killeen, Hoffman, Holdsworth., Clynes, Schlather Nays (4) - Holman, Dennis, Banfield, Schuler. Absent (1) - Myers Motion Defeated A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows: Ayes (6) - Banfield, Roffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman Nays (3) - Holdsworth, Schlather, Clynes :Absent (1) - Myers Carried _9_ May 4, 1983141 Funds for Youth Bureau Building Rehabilitation Design By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau provides invaluable services to the youth and many other residents of the Ithaca Community, and WHEREAS, the present Youth Bureau facility at Stewart Park is in need of energy efficiency and other improvements, and WHEREAS, several studies have been conducted in recent years in an attempt to determine the most desirable alternative for housing the Youth Bureau administrative and program functions presently occupying the Community Service Building, and WHEREAS, the Mayor's Special Committee on the Youth Bureau has evaluated the previous studies and conducted its own investigation of alternative sites and costs, and recommends rehabilitation and improvement of the existing facility to meet the Bureau's space needs for at least the next twenty years, and WHEREAS, the Mayor's Committee recommends that (available) 1.983 funds be +kI allocated and expended in the current year for design of such work; be it �4+ RESOLVED, That sufficient funds be appropriated from FY 1983 funds for the design of rehabilitation and improvement of the Community Service �? Building as recommended, and be it further l; ! i RESOLVED, That the Planning and Development Department be directed to prepare a request for proposals, and be it further RESOLVED, That the design be completed by August 31, 1983, in order to provide detailed project cost estimates for consideration in the preparation of the final 1984 Capital Budget. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Schuler L I RESOLVED, That the first RESOLVED be deleted from the resolution. Carried Unanimously Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the resolution read, "Planning and Development Depart- ment in conjunction with Department of Public Works staff be directed to prepare a request for proposals." Carried Unanimously Main Motion As Amended WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau provides invaluable services to the youth and many other residents of the Ithaca Community, and WHEREAS, the present Youth Bureau facility at Stewart Park is in need of energy efficiency and other improvements, and WHEREAS, several studies have been conducted in recent years in an attempt to determine the most desirable alternative for housing the Youth Bureau administrative and program functions presently occupying the Community Service Building, and WHEREAS, the mayor's Special Committee on the Youth Bureau has evaluated the previous studies and conducted its own investigation of alternative sites and costs, and recommends rehabilitation a.n.d improvement of the existing facility to meet the Bureau's space needs for at least the next twenty years, and WHEREAS, the Mayor's Committee recommends that (available) 1983 funds be allocated and expended in the current year for design of such work; be it RESOLVED, That the Planning and Development Department in conjunction with with Department of Public Works staff be directed to prepare a request for proposals, and be it further RESOLVED, That the design be completed by August 31, 1983, in order to provide detailed project cost estimates for consideration in the preparation of the final 1984 Capital Budget. Carried Unanimously 149 -10- May 4, 1983 CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Downtown Rezoning By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL INTRODUCING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ZONING MAP AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. 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 of the centr for ti WHEREAS, proposals for the redevelopment or further development areas, for purposes compatible to present and future uses in the business district, have not been acceptable under current zoning areas, and 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 Board of Planning and Development has recom- mended rezoning for'the' areas in question, now, therefore 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 lst day of June, 1983, at 8:30 o'clock p.m., and be it further RESOLVED, 'That the City Clerk give notice of such public hearing by th publication of a notice in the official newspaper, specifying 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. ORDINANCE NO. 83 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND SECTION 30.25 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, as follows. SECTION 1. AMENDING 'ZONING MAP. "l. 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 areas presently located in the B -4 Commercial District and the P -1 Public and Institutional District are reclassified and changed as specified below: A. All that tract or area of land bounded on the north by the south line of the right -of -way of W. Green Street, on the west by the east and south lines of the right -of -way of S. Ti_oga. Street and lands of the City of Ithaca, on the south by 6 -Mile Creek, and on the east by lands of the City of Ithaca, to be rezoned to 13-2b. B. All that tract or area of land bounded on the north by the south line of the right -of -way of IV. Green Street, on the east by the west line of the r.o.w. of S. Cayuga Street, on the south by the north line of the r.o.w. of {V. Clinton Street, and on the west by the western property lines of Tax Map Parcels 70- 7 -4.1, 70- 7 -4.2, and 81-1 -11 as shown on the current Assessment Maps of the City of Ithaca, maintained by the County of Tompkins Assessment Office, and further indicated on the current Zoning Map as the line (extended between Clinton and Green Streets) separating the present B -4 district from the present R -3a district, to be rezoned to B -3, subject to the terms and provisions of a covenant to be entered into by the owner(s) of the property in this - 11 - May 4, 198314; zone and the City of Ithaca, a copy of which is to be filed concurrently herewith in the City Clerk's office. C. All that tract or area of land bounded on the north by the south line of the right -of -way of W. Green Street, on the west by the east line of the r.o.w. of S. Geneva Street, on the south by land presently zoned R -3a, and on the east by the common property line between Tax Map Parcels 70 -7 -3 and 70 -7 -4.2 as shown on the current Assessment Maps, to be rezoned to B -la." 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. AMENDING SECTION 30.25 That Section 30.25 (District Regulations Chart) is amended as follows: "Column 8, Maximum Building Height, Number of Stories, for the B -3 District, delete 18' and add 'None'." W O j SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with ilI law upon publication of a notice as provided in g 3.11. (B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. Alderman Schlather listed the items which will be covered in. the covenant, and commented that the covenant will not preclude the city from adopting policies later on. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: (600" Ayes (8) - Banfield, Killeen, Schlather, Dennis, Hold.swor.th, Holman, Clynes, -S8h * +re /1" Nay (1) - Hoffman Absent (1) - Myers Carried Redistricting By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the Ithaca City Common Council, by Local Law #4, enacted on August 5, 1981, effective January 1, 1982, and pursuant to Constitu- tional Mandate, reapportioned the Ward boundaries within the City in. accordance with the results of the 1980 General Census, an.d. WHEREAS, as a result thereof, new voting district lines within each Ward are necessary according to the provisions of the New York State Election Law; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, 'That the voting district lines, as shown on the Ward. Map presented herewith and incorporated herein by reference, be, and the same are, hereby adopted. Discussion followed on the floor. (Woo", A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Linn Street Parking Ordinance By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by :alderman Dennis ORDINANCE NO. 83 -5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 60 ENTITLED "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT OIZDAINEA) AND I ?NACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows, -12- May 4, 1983 Section 1. That Subdivision F of S 60.46 entitled "Parki -no time limited in designated locations" is amended as follows: E. No parking 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Delete: "Linn Street, from Cascadilla Creek to King Street, west side." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in S 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Unanimously REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS: Human Services Coalition Alderman Holman reported that the Board has approved the Priority Setting Plan for 1984 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the County. It will now go to the County Board of Representatives for discussion. Two recommendations of interest to the City are: (1) process includes setting a floor for money available for human services; (2) joint meetings of all funders to review requests when appropriate. Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency Mayor Shaw reported that with respect to the Strand Theatre the dead- line which was extended to the owners for finding an occupant was up on May 1 and nothing has been heard from the owners. He said the City Attorney had been directed to seek clarification from state and. federal officials and he has received a reply from counsel of ARC which may be acted upon at the next meeting of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, Community Gardens Mayor Shaw reported there is active and cooperative work going on between the Board of Public Works, Community Development staff and. Staff of Growing Hope. Phi Psi 500 Race Alderman Killeen commented on the Phi Psi_ 500 Race and the efficient manner in which it was run. The proceeds of $10,000 was donated to Gadabout for the purchase of new buses. NEW BUSINESS: By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Clynes WHEREAS, the Mayor's Committee on the Youth Bureau has forwarded a. recommendation to prepare a design for rehabilitation and renovation. of the existing Youth Bureau facility, which. recommendation has been. approved by Common Council; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Mayor's Committee on the Youth Bureau be continued through the review of said design and recommendation to COUnci.l oil . feasibility of proceeding with rehabilitation and renovation -. Carried Unanimously Summer Meetings By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth WHEREAS, the summer hours are upon us, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the official_ meeting time for all Common Council meetings during the months of June, July, August and September be changed from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. 4 I -' Jo ph A. Rundle, City Clerk William R. Shaw, Mayor