HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-11-02COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
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Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M, November 2, 1983
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Aldermen (10) - Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdswor.th, Holman,
Killeen, Myers, Schlather, Schuler
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Dir., Planning & Development -- Van Cort
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Fire Chief - Tuckerman
Asst. to City Attorney - Schickel
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Police Chief - Herson
Personnel Administrator - Best
Community Development Admin. - Glenn Goldwyn
T.C. Bd. of Rep. - E. Nichols
Town of Ithaca Engineer - Larry Fabbroni
Town of Ithaca Supervisor - Noel Desch
City Clerk - Rundle
I(� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
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RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY:
By Alterman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Myers
WHEREAS, C. Murray Van Marter served the City of Ithaca. as alderman
in what is now the second ward, and
WHEREAS, Murray subsequently served the City as its Building
Commissioner, and
WHEREAS, Murray was at various times a Public Works Commissioner and
member of the Planning Board, the Examining Board of Electricians,
the Code Review Committee and the Board of Zoning Appeals, and
WHEREAS, in each of these capacities, Murray served with humor, slcil],
energy and integrity, always acting for the good of the City, and
WHEREAS, his willingness to serve the City over so many years and in
so many ways is gratefully remembered;
RESOLVED, That Common Council of the City of Ithaca, on behalf of all.
residents, conveys its sympathy and appreciation to his wife Joan
and to his daughters Susan and Judy; and ho it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and a copy be forwarded to Mrs. Van Marter.
Carried Unanimous]y
MINUTES:
October S, 1983
Alderman— Schlather requested correction on page ]_l, Item Central
America under NEW BUSINESS. The minutes, as presented, do not: show
t—ie original resolution. Alderman Schlather requested that the
corrected minutes include both the original resolution and the
amended resolution.
Central America
liy Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
1111EREAS, 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 Journals
T11FPEF0R1:, we, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, express our
concern about the increasing human sufferin�o in Central America. To
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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 to:
1. stop all U.S. military ail to and intervention in El Salvador,
Honduras and Guatemala.
2. stop U.S. covert operations and all other destabilization
activity against Nicaragua.
Y support the peace initiative of Mexico, Venezuela, Panama,
and Columbia (the Contadora group) which calls for talks A Jow;
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 Schlat er: 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) - Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holman, Killeen., Myers,
Schlather, Schuler I J'W;
Nay (1) - Holdsworth
Absent(1) -- Banfield
Carried.
Blain Motion As Amended
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;
THEREFORE, we, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, express our
concern about the increasing human suffering in Central America. To
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 destabilization
activity against Nicaragua.
3. support the peace initiative of Mexico, Venezuela, 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
E1 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.
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A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Hoffman, Killeen,
Schlather, Myers
Abstention (1) - Holdsworth
Absent (1) - Banfield
Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Clynes,
Carried
Alderman Holman requested an addition to the minutes: p. 7, 1984
Capital Projects, that it be noted that the resolution, as amen ed,
incorporated t e original proposed resolution.
Resolution
By Al erman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 5, 1983 meeting be approved
as amended.
Carried. Unanimously
October 12, 1983
By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
�{9 RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 12, 1983 Special meeting be
approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
October 20, 1983
By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 20, 1.983 Special meeting
be approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried. Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing -- Application for Community Development Block Grant
Small Cities Funding for 1983 -1984
Resolution To Open Public Hearing
By Alderman Schuler: Seconded-1;y-
econ ed y Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider Application for
Community Development Block Grant Small Cities Funding for 1983 -1984
be opened,
Carried Unanimously
Doug Dylla, Director, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, 52.0
IV. Green Street, spoke to the hearing, thanking the Council for
their support, up until now, of the work by the INNS, and urging
their approval of the Application.
Resolution To Close Public Hearing
By Alderman Holman: Secon etc by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider Application for Community
Development Block Grant Small Cities Funding for 1.983 -1984 be closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADDI`T'IONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Deletions
['lann %ng ,, Development Conhin:i ttce
Alderman Dennis requested the deletion of Item XII B from the agenda.
No Council member objected.
Budget & Administration Committee
Alderman Holman requested the deletion of Item XIV I from the agenda.
No Council member objected.
Additions
C alter 6 Ordinance Committee
Alderman Schlather requested that Item XTTT C. Cablevisi.on (resolution
Calling for public hearing) be moved up to follow Item VI, Petitions
and Hearings of Persons Before Council.
No Council member objected.
I11annin = €, Development Committee
Alderman Clynes requested that an Item X1I. 11, Jail Site Location -
Discussion, be added to the agenda.
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No Council member objected.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORI: COUNCIL:
Cable Television
Martin Slier
,idan, General Manager, American Community Cablevision,
16 Woodthrush Lane, Brooktondale, N.Y., addressed the Council, re-
questing them to approve the resolution asking for public hearing to
be held on November 21, 1983. Ile briefly summarized the position of
American Community Cablevision, saying tlii_s is not just about finances
and return. on investment to the company, but also service and services.
The company cannot continue the same level of services or expand
service to include satellite channels without improving its financial
picture. He said that if the Council does not understand the detail.ec
financial information circulated, they should not try to set the rate,
but let the State do it. He feels that the differences must be
settled by December or earlier, if possible, in order to provide
satellite services to the City with the advent of those services to
other areas.
Burns Road
Joel Rabinowitz, 912 E. State Street, addressed the Council an(]. pre-
sented a map of the area adjacent to Burns Rd."-Troy Rd. -, King
Coddington Rd. and Urdike Rd., and asked fihat the Burns Rd, project be
referred to the Planning and Development Committee for furthe)° study
with reference to traffic patterns, potential for development and a.
Master Plan of the Town for development.
Cable Television
Leonard Ferris, 104 Short Street, addressed. the Council concerning
"illegal" hook -ups to cable TV and requested. the Council to make pro-
visions for a Public Hearing relating to the TV Cable franchise in
the City of Ithaca as it pertains to "illegal" uses and /or rates for
"basic service." Mr. Ferris also left a packet of materials concerning
cable television with the City. Clerk to be made available to anyone
interested.
Burns Road
Larry Fabbroni, Town of Ithaca
cerning alternate alignment of
county plans to rebuild the br
prosed because of concerns for
briefly outlined the events up
of the road.
Engineer, addressed the Council con -
Burns Road, in conjunction with the
idge. The proposed alignment was pro -
safety and improved engineering. fie
to the present, including the history
Mr. Fabbroni also presented pictures to prove that the reservoir cannot
be seen from the higher elevation of the proposed road and therefore,
should. not attract more people to the area. lie asserted. that the Town
has attempted to be responsive to the wishes of the City and will
continue to do so.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Cablevision
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Myers
WHERFAS, the American Community Cablevision has proposed amendments
to the existing franchise agreement with the City of Ithaca so as to,
among other things, effect changes in the monthly service charges
to subscribers; and
WHEREAS, this proposal has been reviewed by the Ithaca City Cable
Commission with recommendations made to Common Council concerning
these proposed changes; and
WHEREAS, the Ftecutive Latin- of New York State and the Rules and
Regulations of the New York Commission on Cable Television require
that a public hearing be held prior to any amendments of the cable
television franclii.se, with reasonable notice of said public hearing;
note, therefore, be it
RL'SOLVED, That the Ithaca City Clerk advertise the following
"Notice of Public Hearing" in accordance with law:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Charter and Ordinance
Committee of the Ithaca City Common Council will hold a
Public Hearing in the Common Council Chambers, Third Floor
of City Hall at 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York on
November 21, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. upon a proposed amendment
to the City's cable television franchise with American
Community Cablevision, Inc. The proposed amendment would
effect changes in the monthly- service charge to subscribers.
The changes to the franchise proposed by American Community
Cablevision, together with the Ithaca City Commission's
recommendations concerning this proposal, together with the
preliminary proposal of the Charter and Ordinance Committee,
are on file and available for public inspection at the
Ithaca City Clerk's office located at 108 East Green Street
(first floor), Ithaca, New York.
Any amendment, if approved, may not take effect without
the prior approval of the New York State Commission on Cable
Television, and interested parties may file comments or
objections with the Commission, mailed. to Tower Buildings
Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223, and the Charter
l.` and Ordinance Committee of Ithaca City Common Council.
II. Joseph A. Rundle
Ithaca City Clerk
Alderman Schlather outlined the likely schedule of events for the
next few months concerning the issue.
Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Rothschild Building
Mayor Shaw presented a brief update on the efforts to bring the Iszards
Department Store to Ithaca, and the status of the grant applications.
(4wool Also, he reported that the Center Ithaca developer has announced that
he is executing contracts with the architects for plans for renovations
of Center Ithaca.
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment PLant
Mayor Shaw reported that there have been active discussions with the
State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Regional. Office
of the Environmental Protection Agency and the first level of the
final review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with respect
to the Ithaca Area Treatment Plant. He commented that they continue
to be encouraged that the First Phase Plan in 1.984 will be approved;
it is not final but progress is being made and they are hoping for
approval within the next three or four weeks.
Executive Budget
Mayor Shaw reported that on the previous 'Thursday a written statement
on the Executive Budget had been delivered to the council members, and
subsequently City Controller Spano had distributed the complete budget
to them. lie informed them that all budget memoranda are available
from City Controller Spano for the Council, press and public to review.
lie then summarized his budget message and urged their careful review
of it and approval of its basic concepts.
Strand Theatre
(400, Alderman Killeen called attention to the newspaper report that items
had been taken from the theatre, and the possibility that it had the
effect of diminishing the auction price of $50,000, and asked what the
status of the problem is and what action has been taken.
Mayor Shaw responded that a full, verified account of what was removed,
where it had come from, who it was sold to and at what value, whether
or not it was personal property which could be legitimately removed or
fixtures to the building, had been requested of the attorneys for the
owner of the Strand. Urban Renewal staff will provide a similar
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estimate for comparison. Direction has been given that there be no
further removal of items i�Titljout approval_. Also, the City Attorney
has written to t :he attorneys for : \I:C and the Dept. of State and the
staff of STERP11 informing them of the matter. Additionally, the
infrastructure committee of the Urban Renewal Agency reviewed the
matter,
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
It laca lions g utTiority
Fl,,--r S3iaw repo- - - -ted -that lie had appointed Mrs . Judy Protts , 312 Wood
Street, to the Ithaca (lousing Authority Board on October 17, 1.983
for a term to expire October 1.7, 1988. 'j
Conservation Advisory Council
rlayor S aw requested approval of the appointment of Dorothy Laubengayer,
301 Fairmount Avenue, to the Conservation Advisory Council for a term
to expire December 31, 1.984..
Resolution
By Al erman. Clynes: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That the Council approves the appointment of Dorothy
Laubengayer, 301 Fairmount Avenue, to the Conservation Advisory Council_
for a term to expire December 31, 1984.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
By Alderman Iloffman: Seconded by Aldermani Banfield
RESOLVED, That Polling Place Location Fifth Ward District IA be moved
from #7 Fire Station to Fall Creek School.
Carried Unanimously
Common Council recessed at 9:1_S p.m. and reconvened in Regular session
at 9:25 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES:
Mayor S aaw intro uce t e following candidates for office:
Margo Clynes
Dem.
aldermanic
candidate
First
Ward.
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Robert Romanowski
Rep.
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Kirby Edmunds
Ind.
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Second
Ward.
Susan Cummings
Dem.
Elva Holman
Rep.
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Third
Ward
James Dennis
Dem.
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Fourth
Ward
Margaret Haine
Dem.
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Fifth
Ward
Carolyn Peterson
Dem.
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David Co.rina
Rep.
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John Gutenberger
Dem.
Mayoral. candidate
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIATSONS:
Burns Roa Relocation
BBy Al&e- man Banfielm Seconded by Alderman Iloldsworth
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca intends to realign Burns Road located
in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins Country, State of New York, and
WHEREAS, said realignment will cross City of Ithaca owned lands, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works by resolution dated October 12,
1983 approves said realignment and transfer, and
WHERF,AS, the Town of Ithaca has filed a. letter of intent with the
City dated October. 20, 1983, therefore, be it
RI:SOLVF.D, That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be authorized to
execute a deed, upon approval of the City Attorney, transferring
sufficient lands to effectuate said realignment.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderman Banfieldl, at the request of Mayor Shaw, read the resolution
of the Board of Public Works as it appeared in the October 12, 1983
minutes of the Board.
Further discussion follok,:ed on the floor.
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Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the question of relocation of Burns Road be referred
for review and recommendation back to the Planning and Development
Committee of the Common Council.
Ayes (6) - Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Schuler, Clynes, Schlather
Nays (4) - Banfield, Holdsworth, Holman, Myers
Carried
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Establishment of Tomp ins County Public Utility Service Agency
By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by alderman Clynes
WHEREAS, by action of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives,
a proposition has been placed on the ballot for consideration at the
November 8, 1983 election which asks the question, "Shall Resolution
Number 194- -1983, entitled 'Establishing the Tompkins County Public
Utility Service Agency Pursuant to Article 14 -A of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York and Authorizing Project Number 1,'
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be approved ? ", and
tll WHEREAS, the establishment of such a Public Utility Service Agency
will allow the inhabitants of Tompkins County to continue to benefit
by the use of inexpensive hydroelectric power supplied by the Power
f.1 Authority of the State of New York (PASNY), and
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WHEREAS, the use of such inexpensive power will. benefit the residents
of the City of Ithaca; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council support. the I30ard of Representatives'
efforts to establish such a Public Utility Service Agency, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That Common Council recommend passage of the above- referenced.
(4000, proposition.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Killeen, Dennis, Holdsworth, Holman, Clynes,
Schlather
Nays (3) - Hoffman, Schuler, Myers
Carri e
Small Cities Community Development Grant Application
By Al erman Dennis: seconded y alderman Schuler
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has invited
the City of Ithaca to make application for the See ni d Fiscal Year of
the Community Development Small Cities program, in the amount of
$800,000, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Developr;.ent Connnittee of Common Council has
rel•iewed the programs and pr-ojcctQ for the FY 1983 -1954, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has held a public hearing in order to
afford additional opportunities for citizen review and comment on the
proposed activities; now, therefore, be it
(400,e RESOLVED, That the Common Council approve the 1983 -1984 Community
Development Block Grant Small Cities Budget, and that the Mayor is
authorized and directed to sign th^ completed app] ication.
Carried Unanimously
Transportation Bond Issue- -Proposition #1
By Alderman Dennis: Seconde by Alderman Killeen
WHEREAS, the voters of the State of New York will, on November 8, 1983,
be asked to consider proposition =1 for safer transportation, known as
the "Rebuild New York Bond Issue," and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of th i s bony'. Issue wi l l be used to rebuild the
State's had l y deter i orated i n fray t!_1lCture , and
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WHEREAS, the funds made available w i 1 be SJ)pp I emented by nearl y two
billion
dollars in otherwise unavai_Iable federal funds, and
WHEREAS, further delay of these necessary improvements to the. State's
infrastructure may cause a ten -fold increase in their costs over five
years, and
WHEREAS, improvements in the State's infrastructure will bring returns
to the State in the form of capital. investments in. the State's
commercial and tourism industries; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council support passage of Proposition #1,
"The Rebuild New York Bond Issue."
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Clynes, Schlather.
Nays (3) - Banfield, Hoffman, Myers
Abstention (1) - Holdswor.th
.Carried.
Collegetown
UDAG Negotiating Committee:
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman. Clynes
WHEREAS, Travis and Travis is proceeding with the development of a
hotel, restaurant, retail complex in Collegetown, and
WHEREAS, the City in the option agreement adopted June 1.983 agreed
to apply for UDAG funds to complete the project financing, and
WHEREAS, a number of issues related to the UDAG and other Collegetown
developments will be settled through negotiations with all project
participants; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, `That the Common Council assign to the Collegetown. Option
Negotiating Committee the task of negotiating the UDAG and other City
commitments to the Collegetown Redevelopment Project, and that the
results of these negotiations be brought back to the Council. for
action.
It _i_s understood that the Collegetown UDAG Negotiating Committee
will consist of the following Council and IURA members: James Dennis,
Raymond Schlather, William Myers, Anne Jones an.d. Stuart Stein.
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Kil' teen: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the phrase in the resolution fol.lowi.ng Collegetown.
Redevelopment Project, read as follows: "anal that the results of
these negotiations be brought back to the Council through the Planning
f, Development Committee for action.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler., Dennis, Holman,
Myers, Clynes, Schlather
Nay (1) - }loldsworth
Carried.
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Residential Parking System
By _ Afderman _ Dennis _ Seco1 TOd _Ey —Al der•man Kil lees
IVIIE[ZEAS, the Travers Parking and Traffic Study strongly recommended
the adoption of a Residential Parking Permit System in Collegetown/
East Hill to control non- residential parking in these neighborhoods,
and
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WHEREAS, the residents of these and other neighborhoods have expressed
an interest in the adoption of a residential parking permit system,
and
WHEREAS, implementation of this parking system requires New York
State enabling legislation; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That actual implementation of the parking system not occur
without additional information and consultation from these neighbor-
hoods.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderman Myers moved to call the question.
A vote on the question resulted as follows:
Ayes (0)
Nays (10)
Motion Defeated
Amending Resolution
By Al erman Schlat er: Seconded by Alderman Iloldsworth
RESOLVED, That the second RESOLVED have the following added at the
end: "and approval of Common Council.."
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Jail Site Location
Alderman Clynes referred to her memo to Council. concerning Jail. Site
Location and her reasons for requesting consideration of the Marion
property.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the matter of jail site location be referred back to
the Planning and Development Committee for review and notification
to the Jail Site Committee and the Tompkins County Board of Repre-
sentatives of their conclusions.
Carried Unanimously
REPOPT FROM BOARD OF REPRESEN'TATIVFS:
City representative, Ethel. Nichols, reported on the following:
Budget: The budget hearing will he held Wednesday evening; the
County Administrator will pass out copies of the tentative
(4wol budget. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday,
November 17, 1983, after which the budget will be approved
Bids on Old Hospital: Six bi.cls were received, three of which merit
serious consicleration. It looks quite likely that one or
another of the three will be acceptable.
Class Action: The County Attorney was served with papers ordering
him to appear before the judge who will continue the case
brought by three local laitiyers on behalf of five students
as class action- -suing to be allowed without any further
documentation. County Attorney Williamson was directed
to follow the judge's orders.
RESOLVED, That
the
Conlon Council authorize the Mayor and staff to
work with the
City's
representatives in the N.Y.S. Assembly and Senate
to secure the
implementation
passage
of
of a special act of the legislature enabling the
a residential parking permit system in the City of
Ithaca, and be
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RESOLVED, That actual implementation of the parking system not occur
without additional information and consultation from these neighbor-
hoods.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderman Myers moved to call the question.
A vote on the question resulted as follows:
Ayes (0)
Nays (10)
Motion Defeated
Amending Resolution
By Al erman Schlat er: Seconded by Alderman Iloldsworth
RESOLVED, That the second RESOLVED have the following added at the
end: "and approval of Common Council.."
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Jail Site Location
Alderman Clynes referred to her memo to Council. concerning Jail. Site
Location and her reasons for requesting consideration of the Marion
property.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the matter of jail site location be referred back to
the Planning and Development Committee for review and notification
to the Jail Site Committee and the Tompkins County Board of Repre-
sentatives of their conclusions.
Carried Unanimously
REPOPT FROM BOARD OF REPRESEN'TATIVFS:
City representative, Ethel. Nichols, reported on the following:
Budget: The budget hearing will he held Wednesday evening; the
County Administrator will pass out copies of the tentative
(4wol budget. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday,
November 17, 1983, after which the budget will be approved
Bids on Old Hospital: Six bi.cls were received, three of which merit
serious consicleration. It looks quite likely that one or
another of the three will be acceptable.
Class Action: The County Attorney was served with papers ordering
him to appear before the judge who will continue the case
brought by three local laitiyers on behalf of five students
as class action- -suing to be allowed without any further
documentation. County Attorney Williamson was directed
to follow the judge's orders.
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Jail Site: The conunittce is an ad hoc committee made up oF one member
of the Board of Kepresentat_ives and four county employees.
After they pick a site, that committee will probably be dis-
missed and another committee appointed to supervise the
construction. One city representative pointed out that the
city doesn't want to lose any public facilities or diminish
its power or lose jobs inside the city. The facility is
meant to be an attractive, functional, modern building,
possibly including a court room, but certainly includinl; the
Sheriff's headquarters and the administrative offices.
TC -3 Contract Negotiations: It has not been Tompkins County holding
up the process; Cortland County has not wished to grant the
raises for various reasons. There are a few points left to
be settled, the main one being the tenure for administration .
who have been on the faculty and might wish to return.
Council recessed at 11:10 P.M. and reconvened in Regular session at
11:15 P.M.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Curb Assessment - Loca Law
By Al erman Sc lat er: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1983
A LOCAL LAID AMENDING ARTICLE V OF THE CITY OF ITIIACA MUNICIPAL
CODE, SECTION 5.47 ENTITLED "STREETS, PEDES'T'RIAN MALLS, IMPROVEMENTS
AND ASSESSMENT," SUBDIVISION 4.
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New
York as follows:
SECTION 1, Amending Article V of the Ithaca City Charter, Section
5.47 entitled "Streets, Pedestrian Malls, Improvements, and Assess-
ment," subdivision 4.
Section 5.47 of the Ithaca City Chaster., subdivision 4,'is_her_eby
amended to read as follows:
It
114. Assessment of cost for construction of curbs and gutters.
The cost of original curbs and gutters, only when constructed in
connection with the original paving of a street, shall be apportioned
as follows: Fifty percent of such cost shall be a charge against the
City at large and the remainder shall be a charge against the abutting
property owners, apportioned according to their respective front
footages. The cost of construction, installation, renewal or repair
of curbs and gutters for already existing paved streets shall be a
charge upon the city at large."
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This local Law shall take effect
immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Alderman Schlather requested that action on the Local Law be delayed
until the December meeting of the Council in order to give the
committee an opportunity to discuss Item A -1, Curbs, Minority
Resolution.
Resolution '
By Ald rman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Roffman
RESOLVED, That Items XIII A and A -1 be referred back to the Charter
and Ordinance Committee.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen,
Myers, Clynes, Schlather
Nay (1) - Holdsworth
Schuler, Dennis, Holman,
Carried
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Trapping
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
WHIREAS, there appear to be numerous raccoons now living within the
City of Ithaca; and
WHEREAS, these raccoons tend to become nuisances as bold scavengers
of garbage, food stock and other edibles; and
WHEREAS, both the Tompkins County Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (SPCA) and representatives of the local private trapping
industry have expressed an interest in dealing with the situation;
and
WHEREAS, New York State law generally regulates trapping of wildlife
both inside and outside of the City of Ithaca by, among other things:
a) fixing the season for trapping;
b) licensing trappers, generally, for in- season trapping and
"nuisance trappers" for out -of-season trapping; anal.
ail c) strictly providing for the relocation and live release of
healthy wildlife trapped by "nuisance trappers" out-of-
season; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the City Clerk keep a. list for public referral_ of the
�I names, addresses and phone numbers of all. "nuisance trappers,"
including the SPCA in Tompkins County, licensed. by New York State,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the SPCA be encouraged to submit a modest proposal_ to
the City for raccoon control as part of its contract negotiations
with the City for the budget year, 1984.
Amending Resolution
(40� By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Myers
RESOLVED, That the last RESOLVED be deleted from the resolution.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the Amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Banfield, Holdsworth, Myers
Nays (7) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schlather, Dennis, Holman, Clynes,
Schuler
Amendment Defeated.
Alderman Holman commented that the Budget and Administration Committee
had received a modest proposal from the SPCA which will be discussed
in committee.
A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Holdsworth, Myers, Iloffman, Killeen, Schl.ather, Dennis
Holman, Clynes, Schuler
Nay (1) - Banfield
Carried
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
(6000e, Youth Bureau Application to New York State
By Alderman Holman: Secon ed by Alderman )Holdsworth
)WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for
continuation of the Youth Bureau project to the New York State
Division for Youth for its approval., and, if approved, to apply
subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of
funds expended on said project, as provided by Chapter 556 of the
Laws of 1945, as amended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That such application is in all respects approved and
William R. Shaw, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly
execute and submit said application to the New York State Division
for )'011th for i is approval, and be it further
P`?,(; -12- November 2, 1983
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall take effect January 1, 1984,
Carried Unanimously
1984 1984 Budget
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the Mayor's Budget for 1984, as presented, be received .
by the Council and be referred to the Budget and Administration
Committee for review.
Carried Unanimously
had checked with parliamentarian,
Alderman Holman reported that she
Prof. Russell Martin, and learned that the committee can decide to
chairman
have ex officio voting members for a given matter, and as
Administration Committee, she expressed the wish
of the Budget and
to have the Council members who are not members of the Committee
treated as ex officio voting members for purposes of budget dis-
cussions.
Mayor Shaw questioned this procedure and asked. the City Attorney to
research the matter.
Meeting dates for budget hearings were established as follow:
November 9 at 8:00 p.m., November 1.4, 16 and 22 at 7:00 p.m..
Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing
By Alderman Holman: Seconde by Alderman. Holdsworth
the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise
RESOLVED, That
for a Public Hearing on the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds in the 1984 Budget, to be held by the Budget and Administration
Committee, on November 28, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council
Chambers, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
Carried Unanimously
Budget Hearing_
Revenue Sharing
By Alderman Holman: Seconded- by Alderman IIo7 dsworth
Maio
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise
for a Public hearing on the use of Revenue Sharing Funds as they
relate to the total 1984 Budget, to be held by the Common Council, on
December 7, 1983, 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers, 108 East
Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
Carried Unanimously
Personnel Department Vacancy
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Department be authorized to hire S.
Denise Malone, as a Senior Stenographer, with a starting salary of
$9,938, being Step 1_ on the 1983 Compensation Plan for employees not
covered by a Union, as requested by the Personnel Administrator,
effective November 7, 1983.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman,
Myers, Clynes, Schla1her
Nays (1) - Holdswortb.
Carried
Stewart: Park Improvements Capital Project
By nlc[ erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
WIIEREAS, the Stewart Park Advisory Group, acting at the direction of
the Board of Public Works, has completed a search for a consultant to
prepare a Master Plan for Stewart Park improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Stewart Park Advisory Group has recommended the selection
of Planning and Environmental Research Consultants of Ithaca, New York,
to prepare such a plan, for a fee of $29,784, and
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WHEREAS, the Stewart Park Advisory Group recommends that additional.
funds be included in the project budget for possible additional
expenses relating to technical analysis, public informational
materials, etc., and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended that an amount
up to $35,000 be authorized for this project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council hereby establishes Capital Project
No. 199, to be known as "Stewart Park Improvements," and. be it further
(,awe RESOLVED, That $20,000 be transferred from Account A9S50 -8, Transfer
to Capital Reserve, to Account A9550 -7, Transfer to Capital Fund,
and that the balance of authorization be included in the 1984 Budget.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holdsworth, Holman,
Myers, Clynes, Schlather
Nay (1) - Banfield
Carried
N., Building Department Work Week
it) By Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
<1 RESOLVED, That the work week for employees of the Building Department
be increased from 35 to 40 hours, as requested by the Building
Commissioner, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the following salary lines be estab-
lished in the C.S.E.A.- Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for
1983, as recommended by the Personnel Administrator:
Deputy Building Commissioner
40
hours
$17,525 -
$25,940
(400e Housing Inspector
40
hours
1.5,249 -
221570
Building Inspector III
40
hours
15,249 -
22,570
Building Inspector II
40
hours
12,859 -
1.9,036
Stenographer
40
hours
9,2.80 -
13,737
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the following salary line be established in the 1983
Compensation Plan for employees not covered by a Union, as
recommended by the Personnel Administrator:
Administrative Secretary 40 hours $12,1.62 - $18,003
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By AlcTerman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Schuler.
RESOLVED, That the resolution to increase the work week in the Building
Department read, "effective Janual-v 1, 1.95'I."
Ayes (5) - Banfiield, Hoffman, Schuler, Dennis, Myers
Nays (5) - Clynes, Schlather, Holdsworth, Killeen, Holman
Mayor Shaw broke the tie by voting Nay.
Amendment Defeated
A vote on the Main Motion resulted as fol.loj�s:
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Hoffman,
Myers
Nays (3) - Holdsworth, Clynes,
Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman,
Schlather
Carried
Audit
By Aldermar► Holman: Seconded by :alderman Denn_i.s
RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Bridget and
Administration Committee, in the total amount of $10,521.42, as
listed on Audit Abstract #20/1983, be approved for payment.
November 2, 1983
Discussion fol -lowed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimousl-y
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Fall Cree Gorge Project
Alc— c erman Banfielc requested that the Council give recognition to the
High School students, G.I.A.C., Ithaca Youth Bureau, Ithaca Neighbor-
hood housing, and the Department of public Works for a job we.11 done.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIATSONS:
Hydropower. Commission
Alderman Dennis announced that he has appointed Benjamin Nichols as
a member - -at- large to serve on the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a mot o� the meeting adjourned at 7.2:1.0 a.m.
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Jos ph Run le, Clty Clerk
Wi 7 -1i_am R. Shaw, Mayor.