HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-10-05Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Aldermen (10)
OTHERS PRESENT:
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
7:30 P.I.
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October 5, 1.983
- Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdsworth,
Holman, Killeen, Myers, Schlat: her, Schuler
City Controller - Spano
City Attorney - Tavelli
Deputy Controller - Cafferillo
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Deputy Fire Chief - Reeves
Personnel. Administrator - Best
Director, Planning & Development .- Van Cori:
Police Chief - Herson
Comm., Board of Public Works Gerkin
ill Fire Commissioner - Anderson
ili Tompkins Co. Board of Reps.. Stein
+ii City Clerk - Rundle
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w PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American.
flag.
MINUTES:
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the September 7, 1983 meeting be
approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
(W0001 Carried Unanimously
ORDER OF AGENDA:
Alderman Holman requested that the order of the Agenda be adjusted to
permit the Charter and Ordinance Committee to be heard before the
Budget and Administration Committee.
No Council_ member objected.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Shaw asked all present to observe a moment of silence in remem-
brance of William J. Sullivan, former Fire Commissioner of the City
of Ithaca, who recently died.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Ramada Inn
John Place, 107 W. Clinton Street, addressed the Council, claiming that
the developer of Ramada Inn is not in compliance with the covenant,
and that the City is not enforcing the covenant.
Proposed Rezoning of Valentine Place
Rishi Raj, 919 E. State Street, presented a petition signed by 4S
residents expressing opposition to the rezoning of Valentine Place,
Joel Rabinowitz, 912 E. State Street, presented a memo from the Six
Mile Creek Study Committee, of which he is a member, describing its
concerns, and offering its recommendations with regard to the
Valentine- Quarry EIS.
Chris Anagnost, 914 E. State Street, presented a letter from Jane C.
Catalfano, concerning the proposal to close two -way traffic on
Dunmore Place at E. State Street.
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Martha U11berg, 106 Dunmore Place, expressed her concern regarding
the proposal to close two -way traffic on Dunmore Place, and the
installation of speed bumps on Brandon and Dunmore.
Campaign for Peace
The followinpersons addressed the Council, expressing approval of
the Council passing a resolution supporting the Campaign. for Peace
and Justice in Central America:
Eldon Kenworthy, 766 Elm Street
The Rev. John A. Taylor, 201 DeWitt Place
Victoria Furio, 130 Sears Street
The following persons addressed the Council, expressing opposition to
the Council passing a resolution supporting the Campaign for Peace and
Justice in Central America, or questioning the propriety of it:
Leonard Ferris, 104 Short Street
John Schmidt, 310 Auburn Street
Robert. Romanowski., 612 W. Buffalo Street
Ithaca Housing Authority Employees Salary Increases
Leonard-Ferris, 104 Snort Street, spo e in concern of the justifica-
tion of a loo increase for the maintenance and other personnel of
the Ithaca Housing Authority when the various City groups have received
60, 7% and 8% increases.
Robert Romanowski, 612 W. Buffalo Street, commented that he is
confused as to who really the Ithaca Housing Authority is under. He
asked the question of who is the ultimate authority on such an. agency.
Does Common Council pass on the raises or does the Ithaca Housing
Authority have the power to set their own wage scales.
Ithaca Housing Authority Comparability Resolution
E jar J. Conley, 1309 E. State Street, requested the opportunity to
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talk to the Council at the time the Ithaca )-lousing Authority Compar-
ability resolution would be introduced. Mary Louise Battisti, Executive
Director, Ithaca Housing Authority, joined Chairman Conley in the
request to address Council.
COMMUNICA'rIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayoaw presented an update regarding the Rothschild building, the
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banks' arrangements, S. F. Iszard's proposal and UDAG. He indicated
that if the UDAG terms were revised, it would be necessary for the
Council to convene to approve.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
City Cler Runes informed the Council that Gov. Cuomo now requires
a resolution of Council in order for the City department administrators
to receive the New York State Register.
Resolution
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be
of State that the City of Ithaca
Register for the period of Novem
Alderman Iloldsworth -
directed to inform the Department
wishes to receive the New York State
ber 1, 1983 to October 31, 1984.
Carried Unanimously
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
City Attorney 'I'avelli reported that the Cornell Heights case, which
is Case No. 9, will be reached sometime during the October term of
court.
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INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES:
Mayor Shaw introduced the following candidates for office:
Margo Clynes Dem. aldermanic candidate First Ward
Robert Romanowski Rep. " it if
Susan Cummings Dem. Second Ward
Elva Holman Rep. if If
James Dennis Dem. Third Ward
Margaret Haine Dem. Fourth. Ward
Carolyn Peterson Dem. Fifth Ward
John Gutenberger Mayoral candidate
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Valentine Place
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Myers
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held to review and comment upon
the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) prepared at the
direction of the Ithaca City Common Council. in connection with proposed
revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in the vicinity of Valentine Place
z..il and South Quarry Street, and
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WHEREAS, it appears that a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
is desirable, the scope of which shall be as more fully set forth in
the attached "Scope of Final Environmental. Impact Statement for
Valentine - Quarry Rezoning ", prepared at the direction of the Charter
and Ordinance Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That a Final Environmental Impact: Statement be prepared,
the scope of which shall meet the specifications set forth in the
attached "Scope of Final Environmental Impact Statement for Valentine-
Quarry Rezoning ", and be it further
RESOLVED, That the deadline for receipt of the same be, and the same
is, hereby fixed as December 7, 1983.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Introduction of Amendment to Charter Concerning Curb Assessments
Alderman Schlather introduced proposed Local Law No. of the year
1983, entitled "A Local Law Amending Article V of the City of Ithaca
Municipal Code, Section 5.47 Entitled 'Streets, Pedestrian Malls,
Improvements and Assessment', Subdivision 4 ", and copies of the afore-
said proposed local law were laid upon the desk of each member of
the Common Council.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Valentine Place Final E.I.S.
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, the Charter and Ordinance Committee has recommended that a
final Environmental Impact Study be done on Valentine Place, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development staff has negotiated the scope
and cost for this Study; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVE:[), That the Budget and Administration Committee recommends
that a final Environmental Impact Study be undertaken, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That $750 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency,
to Planning Department Account A8020 -422, Fees for Professional.
Services.
Carried Unanimously
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Common Council recessed at 9:00 P.N. and reconvened in regular session
at 9:15 P.M.
Ithaca Falls Hydropower Project Pro owls
By Alderman Holman: Secon ed yy Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That the Planning Department be authorized to obtain .
proposals for a consultant to prepare an Environmental Impact Stucly
for the Ithaca Falls Hydropower Project.
Discussion followed on the floor. Alderwoman Clynes requested a list
of those items to be done before referendum which are federally man-
dated. Planning Director Van Cort responded, saying that such a list
will be prepared.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Housing Authority Comparability
By Alderman Holman: Sec— on ed by Alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, according to Article 3, Section 32(1) of the New York State
Public Housing Law, it is necessary for the local legislative body to
approve the compensation of personnel in the local Housing Authority,
WHEREAS, this Common Council has received a resolution from the Ithaca
Housing Authority establishing positions and comparability for its
Personnel Roster;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the
following positions, comparability and salary ranges, as adopted by
the Ithaca Housing Authority for the year 1 -983:
Executive Director
Tenant Relations
Specialist
Section 8 Coordinator
Modernization
Coordinator
Principal Account
Clerk
Stenographer
Account Clerk /Typist
Maintenance
Supervisor
Maintainer
Maintenance Worker
Laborer
Building Commissioner
Planner III
Planner III
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City of Ithaca C.S.E.A.
City of Ithaca C.S.E.A.
City of Ithaca C.S.E.A.
City of Ithaca C.S.E.A.
City of Ithaca C.S.E.A.
City of Ithaca C.S.E.A.
City of Ithaca C.S.E.A.
$22,551 - $32,095
14,025 - 20,759
14,025 - 20,759
16,119 - 23,858
10,701 - 15,840
8,536 - 12,635
8,536 - 1_2,635
7.03 -
8.24
5.22 -
6.11
4.84 -
5.67
428 -
5.01
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Schlath.er: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
RESOLVED, That the first WHEREAS be amended to add "as fixed by the
local Housing Authority" following ]Authority.
Carried Unanimously
Discussion. followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Banfield, Hoffman,
Holdsworth, Clynes,
Nay (1) - Holman
Killeen, Schuler, Dennis,
Schlather, Myers
Carried
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Bond Anticipation Note
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
BOND RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 5, 1983.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A
PORTION OF FLORAL AVENUE IN AND FOR THE CITY OF
ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, INEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM
ESTIMATED COST OF $728,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $389,013 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY,
AND THE EXPENDITURE OF $338,987 CURRENT FUNDS OF
SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The reconstruction of a portion of Floral Avenue, includ-
ing the resurfacing thereof, realignment and alteration of the grading
of said street, the purchase of installation of new curbing and storm
sewers and water lines where necessary, in and for the City of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, New York, at a maximum estimated cost of $72.8,000
is hereby authorized.
Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific
object or purpose is $728,000 and the plan for the financing thereof
is as follows:
(a)
By the issuance of $389,013 serial bonds of said City hereby
authorized to be issued pursuant:
to the provisions of t:he
Local Finance Law;
(b)
By the expenditure of $231,298.25
moneys received from the
Consolidated Local Street and Highway
Improvement Program Funds
program, which moneys are hereby
appropriated therefor and shall
be expended on said project prior
to t:he issuance of any bonds
or bond anticipation notes issued
therefor. Said moneys
shall constitute the down payment:
required in connection
with the project described in Section
1 hereof pursuant to
Section 107.00 of the Local Finance
Law; and
(c)
By the expenditure of $107,688.75
moneys of said City,
which moneys are hereby appropriated
therefor.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable use-
fulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen years,
pursuant to subdivision 20(c) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum
maturity of the bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the
power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes
in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein
authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to
the City Controller, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of
such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner,
as may be prescribed by said City Controller, consistent with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of
the principal of and interest on such obligations as the same respec-
tively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made
in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such
obligations becoming due and payable in such year. There shall
annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said City, a
tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obliga-
tions as the same become due and payable.
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Section 6. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes
may be contested only if:
(1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or
purpose for which said City is not authorized to
expend money, or
(2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at
the date of publication of this resolution are not sub-
stantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days
after the date of such publication, or
(3) Such obligations are authorized in viol.a.tion of the
provisions of the Constitution.
Section 7. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall-.
be published in full in the Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper,
together with a notice of the City Clerk in substantially the form
provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put
to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Banfield
Aye
Holdsworth.
Nay
Clynes
Aye
Schlather
Aye
Dennis
Aye
Hoffman
Aye
Holman
Aye
Killeen
Aye
Schuler
Aye
Myers
Nay
Ayes (8)
Nays (2)
Carried
Revenue Anticipation Note
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfi.eld
REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION DA'Z'ED
OCTOBER S, -983
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$107,689 REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE CITY OF
ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, IN ANTICIPATION OF
THE RECEIPT OF AID DUE SAID CITY FROM THE STATE OF NEW
YORK.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Local Finance Law, there
are hereby authorized to be issued, not exceeding $107,689 Revenue
Anticipation Notes, including renewals thereof, of the City of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, New York, in anticipation of the receipt of aid due
said City from the State of New York in connection with the Consoli-
dated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS).
Section 2. Said Revenue Anticipation Notes shall be payable at such
place or places as the City Controller shall determine, in lawful
money of the United States of America, shall be signed in the name
of said City by the City Controller and attested by the City Clerk
under the City seal, shall bear such date or dates, shall be in such
denomination or denominations, shall bear interest at such rate or
rates, and shall be in such form as shall be prescribed by the
Controller of the City of Ithaca. The date of maturity of such note
or notes shall not extend beyond the applicable period provided in
Section 25.00 of Local Finance Law for the maturity of such note or
notes.
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Section 3. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment: of
the note or notes and the interest thereon. Said note or notes shall
be paid out of moneys received on account: of revenues applicable to such
purposes, but if not paid from such sources, all the taxable real
property within said City shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem
taxes to pay said note or notes and interest thereon, without limita-
tion as to rate or amount.
Section 4. The notes hereby authorized, or any portion thereof, shall
not be issued until such City Controller shall have first filed with
the Common Council of said City a certificate providing for the details
of such notes, which certificate shall contain the statements required
by Section 30.11 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Discussion followed on the floor.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put
to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
LJ.;
Myers Nay
Schuler
Aye
Killeen Aye
Holman
Aye
<(
Hoffman Aye
Dennis
Aye
Schlather Aye
Clynes
Aye
Holdsworth Nay
Banfield
Aye
Ayes (8)
Nays (2)
Carried
Budget Appropriation
Transfers
Holman: Seconded by Alderman
Banfield
By Alderman
RESOLVED,
That the City Controller be
empowered to make
transfers
within the
1983 Budget Appropriations
as may be needed,
in accordance
with Section
2.24 of the City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
1984 Capital Projects
By Alderman llolman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee, in accordance with
the Administrative Code, has received and reviewed the 1984 Capital
Project Requests and Recommendations of the Capital Program Committee
and the Capital Improvements Review Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the Capital Improvements Review
Committee be forwarded to the Mayor for his review and possible
inclusion in the 1984 Executive Budget,
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee, in accordance with
the Administrative Code, has received and reviewed the 1984 Capital
Project Requests and Recommendations of the Capital Program Committee
and the Capital Improvements Review Committee, and
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has determined that
additional guidelines should be provided to the Mayor to assist in
reviewing the Capital Projects as forwarded;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I1' RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the
Capital Improvements Review Committee be forwarded to the Mayor for
his review and possible inclusion in the 1984 Executive Budget, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor consider the following guide-
lines for assessments of the 1984 Capital Projects:
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1. Provision of job opportunities for minorities and
women.
2. Protection of the environment,
3. Conservation of energy.
4. Preservation of neighborhoods.
S. Maintenance of overall governmental functions,
including the safety of the community.
A vote on the amended resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the main motion, as amended, resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Plumbing Inspector
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That Ivan C. Burris be appointed, provisionally, to the
position of Plumbing Inspector, at an annual salary of $17,292, Step
3 of the 1983 C.S.E.A.- Administrative Unit Compensation Plan, as
recommended by the Board of Public Works, effective October 6, 1.983.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
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 $21,113.04, as l.i_sted
on Audit Abstract #18 /1983, be approved for payment.
Discussion followed on the floor..
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
East State Street and Valentine Place
Alderman Dennis reported that the committee will be looking at the
whole area very soon as a result of citizen's comments, petitions,
etc.
Brandon and Dunmore Place - Traffic Problems
Alderman Dennis reported that the committee has discussed several
things about the traffic pattern, as well as the intersection at
Mitchell and E. State Streets which will be involved in any reconstruc-
tion of E. State Street in the future, and hope to offer suggestions
to improve the traffic problems there.
Hydropower Grant
A1. erman Dennis reported that the New York State Council of the Arts
had awarded a grant in the amount of $8,800 for the design studies
for Hydropower which was received with a letter complimenting staff
effort.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Re- examining Policy of Curb Cuts
By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee of Common Council, at its
meeting of September 20, 1983, recommended that the Board of Public
Works re- examine the policy of curb cuts and report back to the Human
Services Committee; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the Human Services Committee request that the Board
Of Public Works re- examine the policy of curb cuts and report to the
Human Services Committee the policy and any obstacles, including
financial data, involved in curb replacements at corners, prior to
the construction season of 1984.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Jail Location
By Al erman Banfield: Seconded by _alderman Hoffman
WHEREAS, the County is contemplating moving the jail outside of the
City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Police make three -five (3 -5) trips per week to
the jail involving the work time of two Officers, and
WHEREAS, the placement of the jail outside of the City would increase
the distance to travel to and from the
jail. thereby increasing costs
(1i of transportation creating additional financial. burden to the tax-
payers of the City and County, and
�! WHEREAS, a location outside of the City of Ithaca would create hard-
ship to the families of those detained, attorneys, probation depart-
ment staff, rehabilitative services, and other people who service
prisoners; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca believes it is in the best interests
of the City and County to have the jail remain within the City, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Council directs tho staff of Lhe Planning Depart-
ment of the City to assist the County in every attempt to find a site
for the jail within the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
Markles Flats Contract
Alderman Ban field reported that the committee had received and
accepted the report on the Markles Flats contract, and will meet
with the City School District to discuss it further.
Alderman Schlather asked what the report covered and Alderman Banfield
responded that it is a report from the consultant who investigated
the cost associated with putting the Youth Bureau Administration into
the old Gas F Electric brick building, renovation of it, winterizing
and bringing it up to date, and the meeting program and space needs
of the Youth Bureau at that site, which was the initial preferred
site of the facilities committee when it first met. lie reported that
the cost figures were better than expected, with a longer life span.
lie indicated that copies of the report are available to Council
members who request them.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
BPW Liaison - Lease Block 99 Partnership
By Alderman _Banfield- Seconded by alderman Dennis
(Woo'� WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, by resolution dated June 7, 1983,
did authorize the City of Ithaca to execute an casement 3 feet in
width and 91 feet in length for that area between the easterly property
line of Block 99 Partnership and the westerly edge of the existing
sidewalk in the westerly side of South Cayuga Street in the City of
Ithaca, for the purpose of installing structural columns for the
proposed Ramada Inn addition owned by Block 99 Partnership, and
WHEREAS, the building addition itself will encroach upon the air
rights of the City of Ithaca with respect to said Ramada Inn addition.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS
RESOLVED, That the air rights and subsurface rights with respect
to the 91 foot by 3 foot addition are not: needed for public purposes;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 20 (36) of the General City Law,
the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be authorized to execute a lease for
a period of 99 years to Block 99 Partnership for the air rights over
and the subsurface area under property belonging to the City of Ithaca.
on the westerly side of South Cayuga Street, having an area 91 feet
by 3 feet as more particularly shown upon the drawings and specifica-
tions, attached hereto; and it is further
RESOLVED, That all building structures shall be deemed to be the
real property of Block 99 Partnership, their successors and assigns,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That Block 99 Partnership will provide insurance holding the
City of Ithaca free and harmless from any and all claims arising
from the use of said lease,
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted. as follows:
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Dennis, Holdsworth, Holman,
Myers, Clynes, Schlather
Nays (3) - Hoffman, Killeen., Schuler
Carried
Alderman Banfield left the meeting at 10:30 P.M.
TOMPKINS COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
City Rep. Stein reported on the following items:
Tompkins County Library: The Board is awaiting response from the
State to see if a grant is available for use in repair to the library.
A lot of questions are still unanswered at this point, one being
whether it will be possible to provide some way of having a facility
available to the community while the main library is closed.
Tompkins County Jail: The resolution approved by the Council was
presented to the Board the day before by Rep. Ethel Nichols. However,
the resolution should be sent officially to the Board.
Reapportionment: A new reapportionment Committee, with a new chair
(Mr. Stein), is underway again, and hope to have some kind of plan in
a short time, perhaps after the first of the year. The reapportion-
ment is aiming for the 1985 elections, as required by the Court.
Budget Review: The Board will be addressing the question of revenue
sharing allocations for various human services and this will be coming
up on the 11th and 12th. The Human Service Coalition have ranked
them and given them to the Board. There is a revenue sharing hearing
on October 18, 1983, at 5:30 P.M., in the Board of Representatives
Chambers.
Old Hospital: The Board has taken steps to determine to move ahead
and seek precise offers on the old hospital building: a public hearing
is set for next meeting on October 18th to hear whether or not the
Board should determine that the property is no longer needed for public
purposes. They have asked for proposals to be submitted no later than
November 1. Negotiations will be entered into with those developers
who submit proposals. The Board will set the guidelines for those
proposals. The County is permitted to negotiate, and there should be
some decision by November 15th as to whether the property should be
sold.
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Rental Space of City Building: The discussion came up at Human
Services meeting with the County about the lease with the City which
has not been signed since 1982. The posture of the committee is that
they do not want to lock themselves into a lease until they get the
hospital matter settled. All that remains is to see if the County
really wants the space.
Alderman Schlather asked if the EOC rent at GIAC has been paid and Mr..
Stein responded that it hadn't. The County is willing to pay at the
old rate until a new rate is established.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Central America
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schuler.
WHEREAS, over one hundred residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County are
actively working on the non - partisan Tompkins County Campaign for
Peace and Justice in Central America, and nine hundred residents have
publicly endorsed the resolution below in a full -page advertisement
in the Ithaca Journal;
i }) THEREFORE, we, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, express our
concern about the increasing human suffering in Central America. To
EC! avert the tragedy of larger war and loss of life in Central America.
and to contribute toward peace with justice in the region, we call on
our national government and all other involved governments to:
1. stop all military aid to and intervention in El Salvador,
Honduras and Guatemala.
2. stop U. S. covert operations and all other destabiliza-
tion activity against Nicaragua.
3, support the peace initiative of Mexico, Venezuela,
Coe, Panama, and Columbia (the Contadora group) which calls
for talks between the U.S. and Nicaragua and between
Honduras and Nicaragua, and vigorously support a
negotiated political solution between all parties
involved in the conflict in El Salvador.
4. grant temporary asylum to Central American refugees
until they can safely return to their homelands.
This resolution shall be forwarded to the President of the United
States, to Senators D'Amato and Moynihan, and to Representative
McHugh.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the following be added to the resolution, following
national government: "and all other involved governments ", and
that U.S. be deleted from items 1 and 2.
The amendment failed for lack of a second.
(woe, Further discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the phrase "and all other involved governments" be
added to the resolution following national government, and delete
U.S. from item 1.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (8)
Nays ( I ) - Hol dsworth
Absent (1) - Banf:ield
Carried
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A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) -- Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis,
Holman, Clyne-,;, Schlather, Flyers
Abstention (1) - Iloldsworth
Absent (1) - Banfield
Carried
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND LI_\ISONS:
Youth Bureau
Alderman Killeen reported that the youth Bureau had a very successful
sale of used athletic equipment and asked that in their budget for
1984 they not be penalized by their financial success.
No. 9 Fire Station
Alderman Killeen reported that the Fire Commissioners have passed a
resolution to install 2 parking spaces in the r.o.w. where the tree
was removed, even though the residents object to it being used for
parking. They are still. studying the matter and alternatives of
vegetation replacement, or a combination of both.
Strand Theater
Alder—man Killeen asked for an update on the plans for the sale of the
Strand Theater and Mayor Shaw responded that there has been no official
postponement.
Circle Greenway Committee
Al erman Clynes repo -- rted —that the Department of Public Works has
cleared a picnic area just beyond the VanNatta's Dam parking lot, and
it is now being rough graded by the Circle Greenway.
Dr. Racker has walked the "Get Well Walk ", has given her enthusiasti-
endorsement to the 1 -mile walk which will be marked at 114 and 1/2 mile
points, with resting places at those points.
Dr. William Dress walked through the lower gorge to help plan the
flora survey which Circle Greenway has requested in its budget, It
has been 60 years since a flora surrey has been done there.
Circle Greenway participated in the Cornell Plantations "Fall In" on
Saturday.
Energy Commission-
Alderman
Holman made a presentation on behalf of the Energy Commission
to Mayor Shaw of a plaque entitled "Miser of the Month Award ", in an
attempt to stimulate competition. The winner's name will be engraved
on the plaque.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion, the meeting adjourned at 11:27 P.M.
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J sepli A. Rundle, City Clerk
William R. Shaw, Mayor