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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-06-01COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 149 Regular Meeting 8:15 P.M. June 1, 1983 PRESENT: Mayor - Shaw Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Clynes, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Holman, Killeen, flyers, Schlather, Schuler SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public Hearing-Capital Project Budget and Plan Mayor Shaw explained briefly the sequence of events involving the capital projects: A six -year capital review process and plan is prepared, and each year capital projects are received and. reviewed from staff and Common Council recommendations, for new major capital projects within the City. That is then reviewed by staff through the months of May and June, after which it is reviewed by a com- mittee of appointees from the Board of Public Works, Planning Board. and Common Council. It then goes through the Budget and Administra- tion Committee of Common Council, on to the Mayor and finally, on to the Common Council as a Whole. This year, at the suggestion of Mayor Shaw, another step was added: a public hearing to provide the community an opportunity to put forward any thoughts and recommenda- tions that they might have at this early stage in the process. Resolut ion To Open Public. }tearing By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider capital projects be opened.. Carried. Unanimously The Rev, Earl Arnold, 121 Prospect Street, and Ernest Bury, 206 Valley Road, members of the City's Task Force on Recycling, addressed the Council, speaking in Favor of the project roquest: for a c ,il_ywide recycling program. Discuss-,ion follol�red nn tlie F1oo1F. ABSENT: Alderman (1) - Dennis OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller -- Spano City Engineer - Lund City Attorney - Tavelli Dep. Fire Chief - Reeves Personnel Administrator - Collins Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella Dep. Controller - Cafferillo Building Commissioner - Hoard Dir. Planning $ Development - Van Cort +� Commissioners BPW - Schickel, Gutenberger T.C. Bd. of Representatives -- Nichols Fire Commissioner - Anderson {+ City Clerk - Rundle f.� s PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: I Mayor S aw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: By Alterman Banfield: Seconded by alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the May 4, 1983 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried Unanimously By Alderman :Myers: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the May 24, 1983 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried Unanimously SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public Hearing-Capital Project Budget and Plan Mayor Shaw explained briefly the sequence of events involving the capital projects: A six -year capital review process and plan is prepared, and each year capital projects are received and. reviewed from staff and Common Council recommendations, for new major capital projects within the City. That is then reviewed by staff through the months of May and June, after which it is reviewed by a com- mittee of appointees from the Board of Public Works, Planning Board. and Common Council. It then goes through the Budget and Administra- tion Committee of Common Council, on to the Mayor and finally, on to the Common Council as a Whole. This year, at the suggestion of Mayor Shaw, another step was added: a public hearing to provide the community an opportunity to put forward any thoughts and recommenda- tions that they might have at this early stage in the process. Resolut ion To Open Public. }tearing By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider capital projects be opened.. Carried. Unanimously The Rev, Earl Arnold, 121 Prospect Street, and Ernest Bury, 206 Valley Road, members of the City's Task Force on Recycling, addressed the Council, speaking in Favor of the project roquest: for a c ,il_ywide recycling program. Discuss-,ion follol�red nn tlie F1oo1F. 150 -2- June 1, 1983 Resolution To Close Public Hearin <, By Al erman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, Thgt the Public Hearing to consider capital projects be closed. Carried Unanimously Public flearing - - Downtown Rezoning Resolution To Open Public fie in By Alderman Schlatier: Seconded by Alderman Eloldsworth RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to c.onsi. der the rezoning of a portion of downtown be opened. Carried Unanimously The following persons addressed the Council-, speaking in opposition to the Ramada Inn construction project: John Place, 107 IV. Clinton Street John Barney, P.O. Box 26, Ithaca, N.Y., Attorney for McGraw House Libby Patten, 221 S. Geneva Street, Mgr. of McGraw House Arthur William McKay, 221 S. Geneva Street Alderman Hoffman read. a letter from Elise Mallison, 107 E. Spencer. St. as follows: "June 1, 1983 Dear Council. members, I would like to express my sincere hope that the Ramada Inn will. not be permitted. to construct its proposed 9- -story addition.. Rather than regarding the zoning law that prohibits the addition as an inconvenience, please consider the purpose of such a law. Ithaca feels the way it does becuuse it looks the way it does. A 9- -story building that fronts directly on the Cayuga Street sidewalk is out of all proportion to the downtown area and will. rob the pedestrian of the sense of openness that exists now. Although the Ramada is only one building, it is certain that it will be used as an example for constructing other tall builclings if the code is overridden this time. Ithaca has a downtown area L.hat is attractive and draw-, people (meaning business) largely because the structures are still_ small enough to be human. Please remember it is important for this town to stay that way, Sincerely, Elise Mallison" The following persons addressed the Council., speaking in favor of construction of the addition to the Ramada Inn: Jim Kerrigan, 620 Warren Place Gerald Schickel, 202 Sunrise Road John Yengo, Danby Road Ruby Loper, Ramada Inn Alderman Holman read the following letter from the Downtown Tthaca. Business Association: I'May 4, 1983 Dear Elva: The Board of Directors of the Downtown Ithaca Business Association has asked me to communicate to you their unanimous belief that Common Council should support the request of the Ithaca Ramada to expand its accommodations for visitors to Ithaca. In making this recommendation, D.l.B.A. is very much aware of the concern expressed by Ramada's neighbors that such an expansion might cause additional parki_nps, conge si lon or noise problems. We bel ieve 171 C �.I 0 -3- June 1, 19815 1 that Ramada's good citizenship has been demonstrated from the begin- ning of its operations here, and that there is every reason to expect that it will continue to be sensitive to the safety, welfare and comfort of its neighbors, including the many senior citizens who live in the area. All of us in Ithaca are aware, I think, that whatever we do to promote tourism and commerce in the central business district benefits every resident of the City - -in terms of the ambience this creates as well_ as the increased revenue it produces.. I hope you agree with us that Ramada has proved it can contribute substantially in this function, and that you will share both this letter and your own views with other members of Common Council when the occasion arises to discuss this proposal. Cordially, (Mrs.) Joanna Bard, President Downtown Ithaca Business Association" John Schroeder, 618 Stewart Avenue, addressed. the Council, speaking in favor of the addition to the Ramada Inns on the condition that it not exceed six stories. Walter Wiggins, 961 Taughannock Blvd., Project Developer, presented the background on the original Ramada Inn and described the proposed addition to the Council. Mr. Wiggins displayed an architect's conception of his project to Council. Resolution To Close Public Hearin Bv = \lderman Banfiel : Seconded by o RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing portion of downtown be closed. Alderman Schl_ather to consider the rezoning of a. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO THE AGEND\: Budget and Administration Committee Alderman requested the addition of two items, Truck Tractor Purchase, and Employee Assistance Program to the agenda. No Council member objected. NEW BUSINESS: Alderman Schlather requested the addition of one item, Commendation of Assistant to City Attorney, to the agenda. No Council member objected. COMMUNICATIONS: Award from Historic Ithaca Mayor Shaw reported that the City of Ithaca had received a unique award from Historic Ithaca which he wished to pass on to the Depart- ment of Public Works. IIe presented to the Department of Public Works and staff of that department a plaque for reconstruction of Tioga Street Bridge in an appropriate manner. Ile expressed the apprecia- tion of the City, the Second and Fifth Wards in particu.lar. On behalf of Supt. Kinsella and Engineer Aide Jim Miller, City Engineer Lund accepted the award. USA Today Mayor Shaw reported that he had received many letters and telephone calls regarding the installation of vending machines, part-icul.arly in the nei- ghborhoods and earl: areas, for the sale of USA Today. }le pro- vided an update of the efforts being made by the Board of Public Works, City Attorney and himself to resolve the matter. He suggested that the private sector could respond by not purchasing the paper from the vending; machines. Common Council reresscd <11- 10.00 I; m. and rcconv( -Iles' in reeo,ular secs iOJI at 10:07 t,m. 1,59 -4- June 1, 1983 PETI'T'IONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Gasoline Service Station, 920 N. Cayuga Street Joseph Rosenblum, 912 N. Cayuga Street, acTccressed the Council with respect to the gasoline service station owned and operated by JBJ Enterprises at 920 North Cayuga Street. He made an appeal to the Common Council for immediate relief by establishing appropriate and reasonable conditions for the use of the property and the preserva- tion of the residential character of the residential district and of the immediate neighborhood. Mr. Rosenblum provided a letter describing the activities at the service station and proposing conditions for correction of the situa- tion, together with related. materials which will be made available to the Council members. TOMPKINS COUNTY BOARD OF Social Services Rep. Nichols reported that the various human service agencies of the city are working on their budgets and will be requesting funding from both the county and city, and she feels it is appropriate that the city's interests be represented. Some of the agencies have a shortage of city representation on them. She cited a couple of examples. Alderman Killeen asked about the status of the Social Services Depart- ment move and the hospital. Rep. Nichols responded that the Board has a proposal in writing for the purchase of the building with the provision that no jail shall be built within 2 acres of their building. That proposal is under con- sideration along with other proposals. Jogging Paths or Facilities John Place, 107 IV. Clinton Street, Stress Reduction Consultant, spoke to the Council about the lack of jogging paths which are reasonable for the human body. He suggested some sites which could be suitable if prepared with appropriate material. TTe commented that Ithaca has an incredible number of athletic faciLii.ies, most being competitive oriented facilities, but none for the preventative type of activities. He urged the Council to give consideration to providing facilities of this type. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Energy Commission Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council for appointment of Robert Snell, 415 Utica. Street, to the Energy Commission for a two - year term to expire June 30, 1985. Resolution By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the Council approves the appointment of Robert Snell, 415 Utica Street, to the Energy Commission. for a term to expire June 30, 1985, Carried Unanimously Mr. Snell took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Board of Fire Commissioners Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council_ for appointment of Howard Teeter, 442 Floral Avenue, to the Board of Fire Commissioners for a term of office to expire June 30, 1986. �J Resolution By Comm. Clynes: Seconded by Comm. Schlather RESOLVED, That the Council approves the appointment of Howard 'Teeter, 442 Floral Avenue, to the Board of Fire Commissioners for a term to expire June 30, 1986. Carried Unanimously Mr. Teeter took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. _S_ June 1, 19815:3 Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corp. Mayor Shaw reported that he had nominatec�Percy Calvin, 128 Cleveland Avenue, for appointment to the T.C. Economic Opportunity Corp. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: "Life: Be in it." At alderman lloldsworth's request, this item was moved to the Planning and Development Committee agenda. Former Rothschild Building Mayor Shaw presented an update of tho events taking place with regard to the search for a tenant for the former Rothschild building. lie commented that he doesn't foresee a new tenant being .ready for shopping for the coming Christmas season. New York State Conference of Mayors Mayor Shaw reminded the Council that the Conference of Mayors would commence the following Sunday and run through Wednesday. He urged Council to consider attending part of the meetings. E ±► CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: !f, Gas Station on N. Cayuga Street City Attorney Tavelli reported that the city has been sued with regard l!! to their attempt to enforce the Sign Ordinance and the use of that particular building. They claim that the city is being arbitrary, lil unreasonable and capricious in doing this and the matter is returnable in Binghamton on June 21, 1983, where the case will be heard. Some- time later the city will have a decision. Strand Theatre Alderman Killeen asked City Atty. Tavelli for an update on the Strand Theatre negotiations. Atty. Tavelli responded that the owner and. interested party are having.discussions. CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: t)oTA'nto:gn l2c-Zoning Ordinance By alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth ORDINANCE NO. 83 -6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAY) AND SECTION 30.25 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK. 7QNING ORDINANCE, .CIIAPTLR 30 nr THE CITY''OF ITHACA IIUN i C I PAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, as follows: SECTION 1, AMENDING ZONING MAP. 1. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York" as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the following described areas presently located in the B -4 Commercial District and the P -1 Public and Institutional District are re- classified 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 E. Green Street, on the west by the east aijd south a ivies of the right- of- way of S. Tioga 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 B -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 sotitll by the north line of the r.o.w. of IV. Clinton Street, and on the west by the wester - n property lines of Tax Map Parcels 70- 7 -4.1, 70 -7 -4.2 and 81 -1 -11 as shown on the current Assessment Nlaps of the City of Ithaca, main - taincd by the County of Tompkins Assessment Office, and further iIIdi 0 n t1) cnl. 7oni„�:, Mup as the line 154 -6- June 1, 1983 (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 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 707 -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 "8” and add "None." SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in 93.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter, . Alderman Schlather explained that what the committee has done is called contract zoning, and is done to restrict the otherwise potentially expansive use of this property in a B -3 zone. The committee attempted to answer the concerns of many of the .residents in the area by tempering any rezoning in the area by restrictive co,enants which will help to pi -otect and enhance the life safety and welfare of the residents. Discussion followed on the floor, A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Banfield, Killeen, Holdsworth, Holman, Myers, Schlather, Clynes Nays (2) - Hoffman, Schuler Absent (1) - Dennis Carried Charter & Ordinance Committee Meeting Alderman Schlather noted that there would be a meeting the following evening at 8:00 p.m. to discuss newspaper vending machines throughout the City at the request of the BPW Streets & Facilities Committee. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Bus Grant Agreement By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has submi.tt.ed 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 1.964, as amended, for a project consisting of the purchase of three (3) new 35 -foot, diesel powered transit buses, with fare boxes and radios. This equipment shall be used to provide fixed rate public transportation service in the City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and portions of the Village of Cayuga Heights according to the terms and conditions specified in the approved project application; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign: (1) Any and all agreements between the City of Ithaca and the State of New York for the above named project; -7- r June 1, 198 55 (2) Any and all agreements between the City of Ithaca and any third party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if appropriate; (3) Any municipal /vendor contracts for the purchase of vehicles and /or equipment, and be it further RESOLVED, That this Common Council certifies through this resolution that the local share of forty -two thousand eight hundred dollars ($42,800), as described in the Federal Section 18 Project Application, is committed to this project from Capital Reserve #22 - Buses. (600'e- Carried Unanimously Summer Youth Work Pro ram .By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives adopted a resolution appropriating $25,000 for a Summer Youth Work Program to be made available to municipalities of this County on a matching fund basis, and �) WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the City's Youth Bureau Board has unanimously recommended that the City participate in this Program; ►-ii now, therefore, be it �..) i t? RESOLVED, 'That this Common Council approves an amount not to exceed $8,250 as the City's matching share for this Program, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor be, and is, hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement with Tompkins County. Carried Unanimously Youth Bureau Computer By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman. Banfield RESOLVED, That the 1983 General Fund Authorized Equipment List be amended to include the purchase of an in -house computer, as requested (wor.. by the Youth Bureau Director, at a cost not to exceed $4,025, and be it further RESOLVED, That $2,000 be transferred within the Youth Bureau accounts, as follows: $1,000 from A7310 -101 to A7310 -220 1,000 from A7310 -311 to A7310 -220 and be it further RESOLVED, That $1,125 be transferred from A1.990 Contingency, to Account A7310 -220, and be it further RESOLVED, That 1 typewriter, at a cost of $900, be deleted from the Youth Bureau .Authorized Equipment List. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Resolution By Alderman Myers: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, 'Cha.t the lesolut -ion for of r_ui in -house computer be tabled. (600" Ayes (6) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Holman, Myers, Clynes Nays (3) - Banfield, Holdsworth, Schlather Absent (1) - Dennis Carried Teen Jnbs Program By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the Ithaca Youth. Bureau/ G.I.A.C. to pursue an application for funding a summer youth work program with the Tompkins County Youth Bureau, in an amount not to exceed $ ?,5005 fifty percent to he rc�imhiirsed by the Tompkins County Youth Iti_ii, eau an([ f i Cty from that exist i.n the G.i.A.C. 1983 Budget; and be it further 156 -8- June 1, 1983 RESOLVED, That the implementation of the program is contingent on the approval of the Tompkins COUnty Youth Bureau; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract with the Tompkins County Youth Bureau. Carried Unanimously Storekeeper Position. By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield WHEREAS, Department of Public Works staff have met with the Finance, Personnel and Administration. Committee of the Board of Public Works and the Budget and Administration Committee representative at a special meeting, and WHEREAS, the request by D.P.W. staff for an additional stock room employee is based on the need for greater security and accountability of materials and supplies, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has authorized the establishment of the position of Storekeeper, with a salary range to be determined by Common Councils now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council establishes the position of Store- keeper, with a salary range of $9,875 to $14,617, as shown on the 1983 C.S.E.A. Administrative Compensation. Plan, and be it further RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Personnel Roster for the Department of Public Works be amended to add J Storekeeper, Carried Unanimously Truck Tractor Purchase By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman. KiJ.leen WHEREAS, the 1983 Authorized Equipment List for the Water and Sewer Department included the purchase of a truck tractor for $25,000, and JdHEREAS, the Department of Public IVorks has determined that a diesel. powered vehicle has more advantages than a gasoline powered vehicle, and WHEREAS, the cost of the diesel powered vehicle is $35,402; as per low bid; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the purchase of a diesel powered truck tractor, with tandem axle, for the Water and Sewer Department, at a cost not to exceed $355402, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, and be it further. RESOLVED, That $4,160 be transferred from Account F1990, Water. Contingency, to Account F8316 -230, Shop and Equipment; and $6,242 from Account G1990, Sewer Contingency, to Account G8116 -230, Shop and Equipment. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Family Medicine Building Appraisal By Alderman Holman: Seconn ecT -by \lderman Schlathe<r WHEREAS, the five (5) year lease between the City and Family Medicine` Associates is due to expire May, 1984, and WHEREAS, the Planning Department is presently proposing a five (S) year lease renewal, with an option to purchase at the end of the renewal period, and WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Development has requested an amount not to exceed $1,000 for consulting services to prepare fair rental and fair market value appraisals of the City owned property at 209 (Vest State Street; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed ;1,000 be transferred from Account A1990 Contingency, to Account A8020 -422, Fees for Professional Services, as requested by the Director of Planning and Development. Discussion followed on the floor. June 1, 1985 7 A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Fire Department Monitors RT Alc erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather 161EREAS, the Fire Chief has requested release of funds for the purpose of purchasing twenty (20) Motorola Minitor Monitors for issue to active volunteer firefighters, and WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and the Fire Commissioners have endorsed this request; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Equipment List of the General Fund be amended to include the purchase of twenty (20) Motorola Mini tor. Monitors for the Fire Department, at a cost not to exceed $5,800, and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $5,800 be transferred from lf! Account A1990 Contingency, to Account A3410 -250, Other Equipment. Amending Motion By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by AldQrma.n Schuler RESOLVED, That the following be added to the resolution: "and be it further r.Y RESOLVED, That the Fire Department submit a policy for the distribution and recovery of all monitors, which will be reviewed by the Fire Commissioners and the Human Services Committee of this Council." Carried Unanimously Alderman Killeen commented that there should be a policy whereby a replacement schedule for consumable items is developed in the a.nnua.l budget process. Main Motion As Amended (400,01 A xr,ote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Fire Department Mattresses By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has regeested funds to purchase fifty -two (S2) new innerspring mattresses to replace existing mattresses at all Fire Stations, and WHEREAS, the Hunan Services Committee and the Fire Commissioners have endorsed this request; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Equipment List of the General Fund be amended to include the purchase of fifty -two (52) inner- spring mattresses, at a cost not to exceed $3,003, and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $3,003 be transferred from Account A1990 Contingency, to Account A3410 -210, Furniture and. Furnishings. Alderman Holdswoi'th asked that the purch.ise of i 158 --10- June 11 1983 LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1983 BE IT ENACTED by the Common COUa1Cil of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. Establishing the annual. salary of the Mayor of the City of Ithaca. The annual salary of the Mayor of the City of Ithaca is hereby established and. set at $26,000 per year, commencing January 1, 1984. SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately after filing in the office of the Secretary of State. Senior Clerk Position By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth WHEREAS, the 1983 authorized complement of the Personnel_ Department included a Senior. Clerk's position, and. WHEREAS, James Westbrook has successfully passed the required Civil Service testing and is qualified to fill this position; now, there- fore, be it RESOLVED, That James Westbrook be appointed to the position of Senior Clerk, at an annual salary of $8,837, that being Step 1 on the C.S.E.A.- Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for 198,3, effective June 6, 1983. Carried Unanimously I Audit 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 $11,11.6.91. as listed on Audit Abstract #10/1983, be approved for payment. Discussion followed on the floor. ,_j A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried. Una.ni.mously Em to ee Assistance Pro�am By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield WHEREAS, Common Council has approved the general terms and. conditions of an Employee Assistance Program to be provided by Family and. Children's Service of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has approved the contract as to form, and WHEREAS, the contract spells out the terms and conditions previously approved; be it RESOLVED, That Common Counc=il authorizes Mayor William R. Shaw to sign a contract with Family and Children's Service of Ithaca. in the amount of $5,077.00, Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Scilat er: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, That B< 3.a., page 4 of contract be deleted. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the Amendment resulted as follows Ayes (7) - Banfield, Hoffman, Cl.ynes, Schuler, Holman, Myers, Schlather Nay (1) - Killeen Abstention (1) - lloldsworth Absent (1) -- Dennis Carried Main Motion As Amended A rote on the Main Motion, As Amended resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Holman., Clynes Myers, Schlather Nay (0) Abstention (1) - Hold.sworth Absent (1) - Dennis Carri of -11- June 1, 19A59 Management Training Program Alderman Holman reported that the Budget and Administration approved a Management Training Program for contract administration to be funded out of existing department budgets. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Collegetown Development -- Public hearing By Alderman Hol sworth: Seconded by Alderman N11yers WHEREAS, the IURA and Common Council have directed the Developer Negotiation Committee and staff to negotiate with Travis and Travis the conditions and commitments necessary to continue the designation of Travis and Travis as the conditional preferred developer for the Collegetown Redevelopment Project, and WHEREAS, the Negotiating Committee is negotiating with Travis and Travis an Option Agreement that defines the responsibilities each party will assume in the development of a hotel, retail- and parking project and the conditions precedent to a land conveyance between the City and IURA and between IURA and Travis and Travis; now, there- fore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council, in conjunction w /IURA, hold. a public hearing on June 16, 1983 at 8:1S p.m. in Common Council. Chambers to discuss the proposed Option Agreement and to Lran.sfer 1�1 title to property to the IURA so that it can execute the option. agreement with Travis and Travis. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman HoldswortNT Seconded by Alderman Clynes RESOLVED, That the Resolution be amended to read as follows: RESOLVED: the third line be changed to react, "and. to consider transfer of title to property to the IURA...." The following be added at the end of the resolution: "and be it F(i the r RESOLVED, That Travis and Travis preferred developer status be extended until June 16, 1983, and i.: !I- ftnrlfler RESOLVED, That the City Merl-, is directed to provide ad.equa.te notice of the public hearing." A vote on the Motion To Amend resulted as follows: Main Motion As Amended Carried Unanimously A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows; "Life - -Be In It" Carried Unanimously By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Banfiel.d WHEREAS, individual and organized forms of recreation and the creative use of free time have gained growing importance in the lives of all Americans as they find more and more time freed for personal pursuits; and WHEREAS, organized sports is only one avenue of recreation; rather recreation encompasses a myriad of activities that result in satis- faction and family unity; and WHEREAS, recreation is not confined to the young and those with great physical prowess, but can be pursued by persons of all ages in programs of arts and crafts, tourism, cultural endeavors and nature studies; and WHEREAS, the LIFE. BE TN IT. program, unlike others of its genre, promotes a zestful approach to life in general through the encourage- ment of a broad range of inexpensive, recreation activities that do not demand special instruction or spuclul equipment:; and. WHEREAS, the LIFE. BE IN IT. program, in its most far-reaching benefits, can help combat the problems of juvenile delinquency, disabling old age and general depress i_oih by su1111,. i s,,lht ing new nver,ues of interC­ t t(_) evU I)" i ltd iv 1 (111;11 111 1 ())]11111) 11 i i 160 -1L- June 1, 1983 RESOLVED, That the City Council of Ithaca hereby endorses the LTFE. BE IN IT. program and ur-es citizens to relish the wonders of nature around ttTiem. Alderman Killeen asked the Mayor to explain the procedure of de- termining proclamations - -- which he did A vote on the resolution resulted as follows° Carried Unanimously SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Mayor Shaw reported that the Area Development Corporation has been ex tensively scrutinizing its structure and purpose through a. By -Laws Committee. There was a resolution going through the full board to expand the board to make it more open and involve more people. He expects to give a full report at another time. NEW BUSINESS: By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holman WHEREAS, Ralph Nash, Esq. has ably served the City of Ithaca. as an. Assistant to the City Attorney with professionalism and efficiency since 1981; and WHEREAS, Ralph Nash, Esq. has resigned this position, effective, June 1, 1983; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Ralph Nash, Esq. be and he is here commended for a. job well done, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be and lie is hereby directed. to furni -sh a ceremonial copy of this resolution, appropriately sealed., to Mr. Nash as a token. of the City's grateful appreciation for his services rendered. Carried Unanimously Alderman Schlather asked the Mayor to uroe the Police Commissioners to take advantage of the funds that are -available in the city for the DWI Program, to the extent that they are not already doing. Alderman Schlather noted that asphall. jogging is okay if you are wearing the right shoes. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m. �A_. Rundle City -C1er- 1N_i . S aw. hia nor }