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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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Jo ph A. Rundle, City Clerk
William R. Shaw, Mayor