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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-11-02COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 215 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 -1 flag 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 November 2, 1983 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. W, -3- November ,r, 2 t983 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. -4 - November 2, 1.983 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: -5- November 2 ?11483 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 ?2() _E,_ November 2, 1983 . 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. II Robert Romanowski Rep. FI It "1 FF Kirby Edmunds Ind. It It Ft Second Ward. Susan Cummings Dem. Elva Holman Rep. it II Third Ward James Dennis Dem. It Fourth Ward Margaret Haine Dem. It Fifth Ward Carolyn Peterson Dem. - Ft David Co.rina Rep. II II FF 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. November 22`1383 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,' I l....I 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 Isl 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 22,2 -g- November 2, 1983 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 -9- "' i) .November 2,�-'1' 83 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 ll! �I. imo 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 it further ll! �I. imo 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. 221 -10- November 2, 1983 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 - 11 - November 42583 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 4 � i 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 -13- , c !'1 November 2, 4683 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. VIl Jos ph Run le, Clty Clerk Wi 7 -1i_am R. Shaw, Mayor.