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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. 1,l 7 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 d!1 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. 1 Q -2- October S, 1983 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 ti� 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 r Sh 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. -3- October 5, 1.983 19 11) 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 R 1�! 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 200 -4- October 5, 1983 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 Planner 11 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 L 201 -5- October 5, 1983 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. 21' 0 `? -6- October S, 1983 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. 203 -i- October 5, 1983 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: Po -8- October 5, 1983 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 -g- October S, 1983 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. 2U f; -10- October S, 1983 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. - 11 - 207 October S, 1983 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. we 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 208 -12- October S, 1983 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. /1� J sepli A. Rundle, City Clerk William R. Shaw, Mayor