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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1984-01-04I() O1 trl L COMMON COIINCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regcilar 10octing 7:,10 ;''H. January 4, 1984 PRESENT. Mayors Gutenberger Aldcrrn }en (9) Cummings, Dennis, i1a.i z(:, hof.fman, 11oldsworth, Myers, Peterson, Romanowski., Schlather ABSENT: Alderman (1) - Killeen (Excused) OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller - Spano Deputy Controller - Cafferillo Fire Chief - Tuckerman City Clerk - Rundle Deputy City Clerk - Paolangeli Director, Youth Bureau -- Cutia Corporate Counsel - Stumbar Fire Commissioner - Anderson Director, Planning $ Development - Police Chief - Verson City Rep., Board of Representatives Building Commissioner - Hoard Van Cort - E. Nichols PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: Approval of December 7, 1983 Proceedings of Meetinfr Alderman Dennis requested the ad—di tion on page 2, Ramada Inn- - Changes in Design, of a notation made by former Al.derperson Holman, as follows: "Alderman Holman also addressed each of Mr. Place's points in a memo to residents of the neighborhood surrounding the Ramada Inn." Resolution By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, that the minutes of the December 7, 1983 meeting be approved as recorded, including the addition as requested. Carried. Unani_rnousl.y SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS_: Presentation of Findings to Common Council as a Body John Marc am, Chairman of the C arter Revisioe Committee, addressed the Council, highlighting the report compi_ led by the committee which had been asked to look at some aspects of city government and report back to the Council sometime iii 1983. Chairman Marcham answered questions of the Council concerning handling of the report and method used in making the study. Resolution By A— 1cTerman Dennis: Seco RESOLVED, that the report dated ,January 4, 1984, be review and recommendation the report. aded by Alderman 11oldsworth of the Charter Revision Committee, referred to the Mayor's office for regarding referral of the areas of Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM `111? AGENDA: Charter and Ordinance Committee Alderman Schlathor requested the town Zoning - - Resolution No Council member objected. 251 acldit.ion of Item XIJ B, College- 21 5? -2- .January 4 , 1.984 Mayor Gutenberger Mayor Gutenberger requested that, in the future, the report of the Board of Representatives appear fol.Iowi_ng Petitions and IIearings of Persons before CounciI on the agenda. No Council member objecied• Mayor Gutenberger directed City Clerk Rrindle, to make the charige a permanent procedure. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Ramada Inn John Place, 107 IV. Clinton Street, addressed the Council. con- cerning the safety and stress problems created by the addition of a balcony to the structure being added to the Rama.d.a. Inn, and a bar on the top floor. He commented that he feels it is time for the Council to take some kind of action. Project Tools and Toys Gerri Jones, 321 Pleasant Street, representing Project Tools and Toys, a project, to collect used toys and tools, with plans for a benefit to be held on February 17, 1.984 to raise funds for Monimbo, Nicaragua. She briefly described the background of the group and its goals and asked for endorsement and suLeestiorl�s from the Council, Mayor Gutenberger commented that in addition to his personal. efforts in this regard, he would encourage the Council and citizens to participate in the project. Valentine Place -- proposed rezoning RsE Raj, 979 E. State Street, representing Valentine Place neighborhood residents, expressed opposition to the proposed apartment development and urged. the Council to expedite the completion of the HIS which was due by December 7, 1987), but which still has not been presented. Request -for Committee Christopher Anagnost, 304 College Avenue, spoke to the Council regarding crime in the city and requested that they create a committee to study the problem. Northside Civic Association Alderman William Myers, 325 N. Albany Street, announced that he had received notice that the Northside Civic Association will be meeting on January 10, 1984 and April. 10, 1984 to discuss neighborhood safety as they have been having the same problems described. by Mr. Anagnost. He encouraged residents of the neighborhood to attend the meetings and. requested. Police Chief Herson. to attend also. BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: City representative, Mel Nichols, thanl<ed Mayor Gutenberger for letting the county representatives be part of the city family again. She reported that. the city representatives will alternate in reporting to the Council. Old Hospital Building Rep. N ci. ols reporte7 that the county has accepted an offer for the old hospital building and they should be seeing designs of the proposed building within a couple of weeks. Committee Appointments Rep NicTolsrehorted_that the Committee ahheintments had been made the previous day. Only one city representative is a member of the Budget and Administration Committee; however the city does have members on all committees who will keep tabs on the various events occurring. She felt the biggest change was made in the Human Services Committee. Not only is the Department of Social Services staying downtown, but the Human Services Conuni ttee of the Board has a nei� chairman and she conrrnented that it Looks as if it should be possible for a different attitude toward the department and its activities. PE -3- January 4, 1_984 1984 Budget 253 Rep. Nichols reported that the 1� ?84 Budget had been passed wit :h a slight lowering of the proposed t-ax rate and with a substantial surplus. New Jail Site Rep. N _cT_o t reported that it is up to the city to propose some g00! } () Ca C 1r%nS DE nn'' ': I'e!:ponded ; S %1'I 11? he had sent_ a le-Lter regardiiig the city's positiuri wiLh respect to site:; which has not yet received an answer. [0 (:1._i COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Central America Issue Mayor Guten erger referred to the Central America issue and the resolution which was passed by the Council concerning Central America a couple of months ago. There was concern by some of the Council and also of the public that perhaps there was not enough information available to this community to make a sound decision on what the U.S. Government's role should be in Central. America. In conjunction with that, Cornell University, Mayor Gutenberger (representing the City of Ithaca) and Tompkins County Campaign of Peace and Justice in Central America will be spon- soring a public forum in February, probably toward the middle or end of the month. They are asking not only our elected representatives in Washington to come and participate in the public forum, but also the communii.ty at large, educators from Cornell University, Ithaca College and some other campuses throughout the U.S.; and representatives of the U.S. State Department, including the Public Diplomacy Arm of the department. They will be asked to present the pros and cons, answer questions, etc. so that the community can make a decision among themselves as to what the government's role should be. The forum will be held in the Ithaca High School under joint sponsorship of the City and Cornell University. Mayor Gutenberger will keep the Council apprised of events. Route 96 Update Mayo- Gutenberger informed the Council that the Planning staff, in discussions with the NYSDoT, had learned that within the month the DoT plan to come to Ithaca and not only update the staff of the progress to date and the plans, but also they will hold a public informational session so the public can become apprised as to where the State is on its plans for Route 96 relocation. The Mayor will keep the Council informed as to the dates. Vending Boxes Mayor Gutenberger called attention to the yellow and black news- paper vending boxes which have suddenly appeared in the community and which have been placed there by the Syracuse newspaper. Ile commented that he hoped to have a recommendation from the Charter and Ordinance Committee and Corporate Counsel within the coming month on what the city_ can do to regulate the practice. Ile reported that Supt. Kinsella has contacted the Syracuse newspaper and is waiting for a response. Alderman Killeen Mayor Gutenberger reminded the Council of nlderm�in Ki_l.leen's confinement in a Syracuse hospit<l1 and suggested that 1-))e Council do something appropriate to let him know we are thinking about him. Rep. Nichols commented that there will be a new ja.i]. study committee. There is some feeling that the design should include Lo,e a court room. Judge Barrett feels outgrown the Court House. Others the would needs of the court have like the jai.] to be kept as small as possible. Mayor Gutenberger officially wel.,omed the n.ej,a members of Council. [0 (:1._i COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Central America Issue Mayor Guten erger referred to the Central America issue and the resolution which was passed by the Council concerning Central America a couple of months ago. There was concern by some of the Council and also of the public that perhaps there was not enough information available to this community to make a sound decision on what the U.S. Government's role should be in Central. America. In conjunction with that, Cornell University, Mayor Gutenberger (representing the City of Ithaca) and Tompkins County Campaign of Peace and Justice in Central America will be spon- soring a public forum in February, probably toward the middle or end of the month. They are asking not only our elected representatives in Washington to come and participate in the public forum, but also the communii.ty at large, educators from Cornell University, Ithaca College and some other campuses throughout the U.S.; and representatives of the U.S. State Department, including the Public Diplomacy Arm of the department. They will be asked to present the pros and cons, answer questions, etc. so that the community can make a decision among themselves as to what the government's role should be. The forum will be held in the Ithaca High School under joint sponsorship of the City and Cornell University. Mayor Gutenberger will keep the Council apprised of events. Route 96 Update Mayo- Gutenberger informed the Council that the Planning staff, in discussions with the NYSDoT, had learned that within the month the DoT plan to come to Ithaca and not only update the staff of the progress to date and the plans, but also they will hold a public informational session so the public can become apprised as to where the State is on its plans for Route 96 relocation. The Mayor will keep the Council informed as to the dates. Vending Boxes Mayor Gutenberger called attention to the yellow and black news- paper vending boxes which have suddenly appeared in the community and which have been placed there by the Syracuse newspaper. Ile commented that he hoped to have a recommendation from the Charter and Ordinance Committee and Corporate Counsel within the coming month on what the city_ can do to regulate the practice. Ile reported that Supt. Kinsella has contacted the Syracuse newspaper and is waiting for a response. Alderman Killeen Mayor Gutenberger reminded the Council of nlderm�in Ki_l.leen's confinement in a Syracuse hospit<l1 and suggested that 1-))e Council do something appropriate to let him know we are thinking about him. -4 January 4, 1984 r; MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Board of Zoning Appeals Mayor Gutenberger requested approval oC the Council for appoint- ment of Richard S. Booth, 11.0 HelanN,are Avenue, for a term to expire December 31, 1986; and Tracy Farrell, 429 IV. Buffal-o Street, for a tern= to expire December 31, 198S. Resolution By Alderman Dennis: Seconded. by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, that this Council approves appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals as follows: Richard S. Booth for a term to expire December 31, 1986; and Tracy Farrel] for a term to expire December 31, 1985. Carried Unanimously Ms. Farrell and Mr. Booth took the oath of' office and were sworn in by the City Clerk Conservation Advisory Council Mayor Gutenberger requested pproval of the Council for the following appointments to the Conservation. Advisory Council Reappointment of Damon Boynton, 2012 Wykoff Avenue, for a term to expire December. 31, 1985; Appointment of: Ashley Miller, 118 Cascadilla Avenue; Regina Plunkett, 407 E. Marshall Street; Alice A. Anthony, 11S Eastwood Terrace; for terms to expire December. 31, 198S; and Sieve Baker, 211 Stewart: Avenue, YrmA+r-memiYer, for a term to expire December. 31, 1984, Resolution By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson RESOLVED, that the Council approves t-he reappointment of Da)-nor) Boynton for a term to expire December 31, 1985; appointment of Ashley Miller, Regina Plunkett and Alice Anthony for terms to expire December 31, 1985; and Steve Baker for a term to expi.re December 31, 1984. . Carried Unanimously Ashley Miller, Regina Plunkett, and Alice Anthony took the oath of office and were sworn in by the City Clerk. Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for appoint- ment of Mark Reinberger, 227 S. Geneva Street; and. Henry Richardson, 32S N. Albany Street, to the Commission for terms to expire December 315 1986 Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Myers RESOLVED, that this Council approves the appointment of Mark Reinberger and Henry Richardson to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for terms to expire December 31, 1986. Carried Unanimously Design Review Board Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for appoint- ment of Dennis A. Winters, "14A The Commons, to the Design Review Board for a term to expire December 31, 1986. Resolution By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RF:SUi,VED, that this Council ipproves the appointment of Donn i s A. Winters to the Design Peview Board for a term to expire December 31, 1986. . Carried Unanimously Mr. Winters took the oath of off ice and was sworn in by the City Clerk. -S- January 4, 1984 Exami;i ine Board of Flectricians 255 Mayor Gutenberger requested approval. of the Council for the reappointment of Carl T. Carpenter, 241 Elm Street, to the Examining Board of Electricians for a term to expire December 31, 1986. Resol ut.i on 13y A1?- Berman Schlather: Seconded 1) >7 Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, that this Council appi o\,es reappo i n . gent o i Carl T, Ca rpc ritcr to the Examining Board of Electricians for a term to expire December 31, 1986. Board of Appeals ore Building Coda Mayor Gutenberger requested appro ment of Jonathan M. Cottrell, 110 of Appeals on Building Code for a Carried Unanimously val of the Council for reappoint - Columbia Street, to the Board term to expire December 31, 1986. Resolution By Alderperson Haine: Seconded by Alderman Myers RESOLVED, that this Council approves the reappointment of Jonathan M. Cottrell to the Board of Appeals on Building Code for a term to expire December 31, 1986. Carried Unanimously APPOINTMENTS NOT REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL: X1.1 Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Mayor Gutenberger announced that he had made the following appointments to the Tompkins County Area. Development Corp. for terms to expire December 31, 1984: W. David Banfield, reappointed to represent the public sector; William R. Myers, appointed as a representative of the Common Council.; and himself to represent the Mayor's office. Municipal Surgeon Mayor Gutenberger announced that he had reappointed Antonio Lim, M.D., lst Bank Building, The Commons, as Municipal Surgeon for a. term to expire December 31, 1983. REPORT OF CORPORATE COUNSEL: Corporate Counsel Stumbar reported on the status of the appeal in the Cornell Heights case. Ramada Inn Alderman Schlather requested that the Corporate Counsel take a look at the Restrictive Covenants to satisfy himself as to whether or not there are any violations, particularly with regard to the balcony and the bar. CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: State Environmental Quality Review (SEAR) By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Romanowski WHEREAS, The Charter and Ordinance Committee has made certain recommendations concerning modification of the Ithaca City Environmental Quality Review Act; and WHEREAS, Section 36.19 of the Municipal Code requires a public hearing prior to any such m6dificati.on; and WHEREAS, the proposed enactment of such modification is itself an unlisted action within the meaning of the Environmental Quality Review Act requiring commencement of the environmental review process; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that a public hearing he held on such modification at the Common Council meeting now scheduled for February 1, 1984, to hc. Eel d in Common Counc i 1 Ch�imhers at '108 1:. Green Street, third floor, at 7 :30 p.m. on that date; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Ithaca City C I erlc be, and he is, hereby directed to publish notice of tilts public hearing as required by late; and be it further �5fi RESOLVED, that the proposed in the interim, referred to ment Board for comments and to said public. hearing, <ind b- Janiiary- 4, 1.984 modifi.ca.tions be and the same are; the Ithaca City Planning and Develop - responses as appropriate prior be i t finally RESOLVED, that the environmental review p- rocess for the ena.ctmen". of these modifications themselves be, and the same is hereby recommended, and the Planning Director is hereby directed to prepare and .file an Environmental. Assessment form on or before January 1.1, 1984 for subsequent review by the Charter F, Ordinance Comnii t tee and the Common. Counc i 1 . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution restil t:ed as follows- Carried Unanimously Resolution of Common Council Introducing Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance and Providing for Public Notice and Public Hearing By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth. RESOLVED, that Ordinance No. 84-- entitled "An Ordinance Amending the 'Zoning Map, 99 30.21, 'Establishment of Zoning Districts,' 30.25, 'District Regulations'' 30.37 , 'Off-street Parking', and 30.59, 'Design Review Board' of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code" be, and it hereby is, introduced before the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York. (copy on Official Minute Book), and be it further RESOLVED, that the Common Council shall_ hold. a public hearing in the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance to be- held at the Common Council Chamber, City Ital.l., 108 East Green Street, in the City of Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, the l.st day of February, 1984, at 7:30 P,M. and be it further. RESOLVED, that the City Clerk give notice of such public hearing by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper, specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing will be held, and in general terms describing the proposed ordinance. Such notice shall be published once at least fifteen . days prior to the public hearin(., and be it further RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall. transmit a copy of the pro- posed ordinance to the Board of Planning and Development of the City of Ithaca For its report 1_hereon . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution i °e.sul.ted as follows- Ayes (0) Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth, Cummings, Romanowski, Schlather Nays (3) - Peterson, 1[offman, Myers Absent (1) -- Killeen Carried The Council recessed. at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened in Regular Session at 9:00 p.m. BUDUT AND ADMINISTRATION COMMTT`I'Et;: flwnaii Services Coalition Agr.eemer�t J By A -- l derman Dennis : Secon eJ b Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk a.re hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Haman Services Coalition of Tompkins County for the period January 1, 1984 to December 31, 1984, in an amount not to exceed $7,704, for the furnishing of human Service planning and coordination. Discussion followed on the floor. A Dote on the resolcitiol resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously -7- January 4, 1984 Tompkins County S.P.C.A. Agreeme:it. 257 By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by alderman Schlather RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with. the Tompkins County S.P.C.A. I-Or tttc periocl January 1, 1984 to December 31., 1984, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, and be it further RESOTYPIl, that the Tompkins 1- otanr�, S.P. C, A. be; and it-. is, hereby designated the Animal Conti-ol. Agency for the Ci.t.y of Ithaca for the year 1984. Carried Unanimously Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Agreement By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Tompkins County Area Development Corp. for the period January 1, 1.984 to December 31, 1984, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, to be used toward the costs and expenses of the authority in encouraging and affecting the location and expansion of industrial research and manufacturing facilities, the creation of new and improved job opportunities, the reduction of unemployment and. the better- ment of individual and community prosperity within the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously DPI%' 1984 Personnel Roster By Alderman Denn-i_s: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, effective approximate]), January 1.6, 1984, Ithaca Transit (%Ioe will initiate a new bus route to serve Nates Flora.] Estates; Cherry Street Industrial Park; Central Business District; Cornell Street; East Hill Plaza; Tower Road and Cornell University, and WHEPLAS, one (1) additional bus driver will be required to provide for this new route; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council approves the addition of one (1) bits driver to the 1984 personnel roster of the Department of Public Works as requested bx, the Board of Public Works. Carried Unanimously Tompkins County Chamber of' Commerce Agreement By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Sc Lather RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an.agreement with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the period January 1, 1984 to December 31, 19845 in an amount not to exceed $11,000, for the furnishing of certain tourist promotion and informational services. Carried Unanimously Finger Lakes Association, Inc. Agreement By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Finger Lakes tJi Association, Inc. for the period of January 1, 1984 to December [1. 31, 1984, in an amount not to exceed $1,207, for rendering �Yll promotional publicity services. Carried Unanimously Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. Agreement By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement: with Gadabout Transporta- tion Services, Inc. for the period January 1, 1.984 to December 31, 1984, in an amount not to exceed $14,500, for providing transportation service to the elderly and disabled community in the City of Ithaca. Carried Unanimously Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Agreement By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Tompkins County Area Development Corp. for the period January 1, 1.984 to December 31, 1984, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, to be used toward the costs and expenses of the authority in encouraging and affecting the location and expansion of industrial research and manufacturing facilities, the creation of new and improved job opportunities, the reduction of unemployment and. the better- ment of individual and community prosperity within the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously DPI%' 1984 Personnel Roster By Alderman Denn-i_s: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, effective approximate]), January 1.6, 1984, Ithaca Transit (%Ioe will initiate a new bus route to serve Nates Flora.] Estates; Cherry Street Industrial Park; Central Business District; Cornell Street; East Hill Plaza; Tower Road and Cornell University, and WHEPLAS, one (1) additional bus driver will be required to provide for this new route; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council approves the addition of one (1) bits driver to the 1984 personnel roster of the Department of Public Works as requested bx, the Board of Public Works. Carried Unanimously --8-- January 4, 1984 2,58 1981 Flood Damage Capital Project By Alderman Dennis: Seconded= Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, this Common Council, on July 6, 1983, authorized the expenditure of $920,000 for 1981 flood damage, capital- project.; and WHEREAS, of the $920,000 authorized, an amount of $326,000 wa.s specifically allocated for the reconstruction ion of creek wall s and the dredging of Six Mile Creek, am) WHEREAS, the Board of Public IVorks has requested that an. additi.on.al. $21,.500 be provided Lo complete the project:, brin37,infi the total allocation required for ( -.he �;i_x Mile Creek hortior. to $347,500; now, therefore, be it 'J RESOLVED, that this Common Council. authorize the additional $21,500, as requested by the Board of Public Works, bringing the total project authorization to $941,500, and be it further RESOLVED, that the 1984 adopted budget be amended as follows: Increase A9S50 - -7 Transfer to Capital Fund $2.1_,500 Increase Appropriated Cash Surplus $21,500 Carried Unanimously DPW 1983 Equipment List Amendment By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, that the 1983 authorized equipment list for the Department of Public Works be amended to include the purchase of one (1) front end loader, at a cost: not to exceed. $40,000, as requested by the Board ;f Public Works. Carried Unanimously Federal Section 18 Operating Subsidy By Alderman Dennis: Secoi e] d by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has submitted a request for a. grant of funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 18 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 as amended, for a project providing bus transportation services within the City of Ithaca for fixed route, scheduled and open during the periods January 1, 1982 to December 31, 1982 . (PIN 3793.OS.406), and January 1, 1983 to December 31, 1983 (PIN 3793.06.406), and lVI1EREAS, the City's application for Section 18 Transportation Operating Assistance has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Mawr _lohn C. Gutenberger be airthori zed to sign the agreement between the City of Ithaca and State of New York for the above named project, which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution, and be it further RESOLVED, that Mayor John C. Gutenberger is authorized to act on behalf of the City of Ithaca to progress and complete the above named project Carried Unanimously Payment for Three Buses By A--- Alderman Dennis: Seconded b Alderman Holdsworth 1V11FREAS, the City of Ithaca has purchased 3 new buses under a grant agreement with the New York State Department of Tra.n.sporta.- tion and the United States Depai-t:ment of Transportation., pursuant. to Section 18 of the (Jr-ban Mass Transportation Act of-- 1964 a. ame,idcd , and. Mil;REAS, payment for 3 buses in the total amount of $359,859, is now due, and Jajiu:r ry 4, 1984 WHEREAS, the State and ijederal share totaling $323,873 has not 251.) yet been received; now; therefore, be it RESOLVED, that this Common Council authorizes the payment of $359,859 Cor the 3 buses to be m,cic fro)jj capital reserve No. 2.2 - Buses, as requested by the Board ().f Public Works, and be it further RESOLVED, that the State and Federal share totaling $323,873 be returned to capital reserve No. 22 - Buses when received. Discussion followed on the f1­-(,- . A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Youth Bureau Part -Time Hourly Employees By Alderman Dennis: Secondecfby Al erman Romanowski. WHEREAS, part -time hourly employees are not included in any contract negotiations regarding salary increases, and WHEREAS, the only mechanism which exists is recommendation by 131 the Budget and Administration Committee and action by Common `11 Council) and {�l WHEREAS, certain employees within the Youth Bureau have been (Y� recognized by the Youth Bureau Director as deserving of an increase; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 1984 hourly rates of the following employees be set, effective January 2, 1984: Marli Stahler Cavanaugh Alice Walsh Green John Bailey Maria Bard Kevin Williamson $7.556 /hour 7.325 /hour 6.360 /hour 4.240 /hour 4.240 /hour Carried Unanimously Labor Negotiator Agreement By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Iloldsworth RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute an agreement Ihetwcc:n the City of Ithaca. an(] William L. Holcomb Associates, Inc. for professional services in the field of City Labor Contract Administration and other assistance for the period January 1, 1984 to June 30, 1.984 at a cost not to exceed $5,000. Carried Unanimously Purchase of Microwave Oven By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Iloldsworth RESOLVED, that the request of the Youth Bureau Director for the purchase of two (2) microwave ovens for use at Cass Park and Stewart Park be approved. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Peterson, Haine, Dennis, Iloldsworth, Myers, Romanowski, Schlather Nays (2) - Cummings, Hoffiwtn Absent (I) - Killeen Carried PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONIM1''t "1'LE : Ilydropo��er - Archaelogical Service By Alclerperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, Common Coonci 1 author .'.ee] the Department Of Planni ng and Development to distribute a request for proposals for arch - aelogical services for the proposed Ithaca Falls Hydropower Facility, and ?6U 10- Jrant' ry 4, -1984 WHEREAS, two proposals have been received ill response to the said RFP, and lVHEl :A5 $ Planning and 1)('vejol;11cil i ';toff ha'� rev i cued s"I id propo­- 4.ls and prefers t1 :: pi cposa l suhnu t i cd bY MATERIALS INVESTIGM ION, TNC. , now, therefore, be. -1 -1 PES�.J.VE', that upon the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee of Common Council the Mayor be a;- i1 :liori zed and directed to execrate a contract with MATERIALS INVL''STTGATJON, INC. for archaelogica_I sc ry i ces in ran ametant- no t- to exceed $5, 975. Alderperson Cummings noted that $5,975 is for the reconnaissance poriti.on of the project only. A Vote cn the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (7) Peterson, Hoffman, Maine, Dennis, Cummings, Myers, Romanowski Nays (Z) Hol.dsworth, Schlather Absent. (1) - Yilleen. Carried Hydropower - Area Recreation Site Plan By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been awarded a grant in the amount: of $8,800 by the New York State Council on the Arts for the development of an Area Recreational Site Plan at the pro- posed Ithaca Falls Hy(lropower Facility, and WHEREAS, NYSCA`s decision to award said grant was bared in part on the choice of Roger Trancik as the site planning consul. - tant, and WHEREAS, the City expects to be i -r) receipt of said gralit funds early in 1984; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee of Common. Counci -1 the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute a contract with Roger Tranci -k for the development of an Area Recreational Site Plan at the Ithaca Falls, in the amount of $8,800, the full cost of said services to be paid for with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts. Alderperson Cummings noted that the project: was funded by a division of the New York State Council for the Arts which she chaired; however, she did not take part in the discussions. Disc illssion follo,ted :?i the fl ^c +r, Tabling Motion By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, that the resolution regarding execution of a contract with Roger Tranci_k for development of an Area Recreational_ Site Plan at the Ithaca Falls be tab.l.cd. A vote on the tab] ing motion resulted as follows: byes (5) - Peterson, Floffman, lloldsTwort:h, Rom,Inowsl:i, Schlather Nays (4) - 1lfine, Denni ,; Cummings, Myers Absent l) - Y_:illeen Motion Defeated A Vc) t e. on the main R�1s0 1 uti011 rc'sul It, ed as f.o 1.1.0 ws : Ayes (4) Haine, Dennis, Cummings, Myers Nays (5) - Peterson, Hoffman, Iloldsworth, Romanowski, Schlather Absent (1) - Killeen Motion Defeated PE - 11 - January 4, 1.984 Announcement of Meeting; 261 Alderperson Cummings announced that the Planning and Development Committee would meet at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, January 6, 1.984, in the Conference Room. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Conservation Advisory Colllici I Stexle bakery 2ll (t- 66wart Avenue, iJ)o way; appointe(l Memb-i4r to the Conservation Advisory Council, took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Alderman I- loffman reported that at the final meeting of the previous committee, of which he is the only remaining member, the agenda for the coming year was discussed. Following is a list of items to be taken up in 1984: Decision on Youth Bureau Facility Issue of whether to have a Canine Unit Issue of Neighborhood Watch Use of Minitors by Fire Department - Policy New Fire Station �S3 Role of Fire Commissioners Noise Problems in Various Neighborhoods Curb Cuts in Future - awaiting report from DPW �)1 Watching Study of DSS Relocation (.1 Possible Sale of Family Medicine Building j_ Alderman Hoffman requested guidance of the Council. concerning priority of items, particularly the decision on Youth Bureau facility. Mayor Gutenberger responded, saying it should be top priority. Alderman Schlather requested that Neighborhood Watch also be a high priority item. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS: Iluman Services Coalition Alderperson Peterson reported that the Annual Meeting of the Coalition would be held on Friday, January 27, 1984, at 1.2 noon at Joe's Restaurant. The cost is $S.2S per reservation. Speaker will be Dr. Laurie Ekstrand, Group Director for Program Evaluation: Methodology Division, General Accounting Office. Mrs. Peterson reported that Roy Dexheimer, BOCES Superintendent, is a nominee for Board Chairman. Mrs. Peterson reported that United Way has requested program evaluations of Loaves & Fishes and Alpha house programs. Mrs. Peterson announced that updates for the Human Services Directory are available for $1.00. Ithaca Energy Commission Alderman Dennis reported that the SIVAT Team of tllc Commission and Engineering Department are working on heating systems at Southside, GIAC, and Hall of Justice. Mr. Dennis reported that an investigation of energy audit for the Hall of Justice is underway. Mr. Dennis reported that the figures on Seneca Street Ramp electric usage November 1982 to November 1983 are available. The Energy Commission is pleased I,-itll the relamping. As a result they wi l I look at sinklai relalnpins; of the Green Street. ranii) . Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency Alderman Dennis announces the 1HR\ iNfill meet at 7:30 P.M. on PIonday. January 9, 1984 in the Conlon Council Chambers. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed CollegetoWll project should be present. Al de rman 1)(21111 is announced that the Common COLIIIC i I and [thaca Urban 1?cncwaI APen y lJ I 1 1 lllee t at 7 ; .)tl p . Ill . on Thlt i -sday , January 12 , 1984 III the Coilllllon Councl I Challlhei-s . Tile opts oil (toes not I'egUire Counci l_ Fiction; lio iicV'er, Alderlllan Dennis %,ollld like to have the input of the �.i�ll11cl l al f }l Fit Illect llli',. - 12- January 4 , 1,984 SPECIAL MEETING OF COMMON COUNCIL: Mayor Gutenberger announced -that he was calling a Special. Meeting of the Council to be held at 7:30 P. N1. on 'Thursday, January 12, 1984 For the Council_ to discuss and provide, input to the TURA condo.rn.in.g the proposed Collegetown. project:, UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: A—lderman Sc lat er asked what had appened to the FETS of Va1C:Tht i..ne Place, . Planning Director Van Cort responded that he has a. d-r.a.fr which is being revi_eured at. this time of the HIS which he does not. want printed until_ it has been checked for errors. Also he has a letter from the traffic consultant which analyzes the impact on. the intersection at Valentine Place and State Street. They should be ready in two weeks. Charter & Ordinance Committee Alderman Sc lather announ- cecr -that the regular meeting dates for Charter and Ordinance Committee will be the second Thursday - and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 P.M. in the .Council Chambers, Because of the meeting the previous day, the committee will not meet on the second Thursday in January. Alderman Dennis announced there will be a meeting regarding computer research report on January 19, 1984, at 3:00 P.M., in the Conference Room, ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Jo ephl A. Rundle, -City C7.erk John C. Gutenberger, Mayor I F& D (600'.1 q�q,_ RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 81- s AN ORDINANCE AMENDING '1H s ZONING MAP AND 30.21. EN`T'ITLED 'ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS'; 30.25 , 'DISTRICT REGULATIONS'; 30.37, 'OFF- STREET PARKING'; and 30.59, 'DESIGN REVIEW BOARD' OF CHAPTER 30, ENTITLED 'ZONING', OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION (1.) AMENDING ZONING MAP. "1. That: the "official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York," as last amended, is hereby amended, and changed so that all properties currently zoned B -2a or B -2b :fronting on Eddy St., Dryden Rd. or College Ave. , including properties so zoned (current. Assessment Parcel. Nos. 63 -6 -IG . 2 , 63-6-17, 63-6-18, 63- 6 - - -22 and 61- 2 -25) which have no street frontage but which are cont.i.nguous to properties zoned B -2a or B -2b, and including also proportion owned by the City of Ithaca zoned P - -1 fronting on Dryden Rd., as shown on the current Zoning Map, is reclassified and changed to the Col.legetown Commercial_ District (C -CD)." "2. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby directed to snake or cause to he made the necessary changes on said Zoning Map. SECTION (2.) AMENDING SECTION 30.21. Thy. L A 30.2t in hereby amended to add: "C -CD Collogetown Commercial Di st:ri ct . " SECTION (3.) AMENDING SECTION 30.25. 'i'E t the District Rogu I al ions Chart, 0 3n . 25 is hereby nmended to add: "C() I . 1 . C -C11 Coo. 2. I Any Use permitted in B.2 District. 1 cee Ii "30.59, Des i t;n Rev i c,vv Co 1 . 3. Any accessory use permitted i n a B -2 1101.ri ct. S(,( . :3O :_i`1 1)i .- i ;,;n P( , ,.,,% Co 1. I. 1. lict,;tiI , r(::,tnur ;>>it , a11(1 : ;i ill i)ar 11s(., I apac r 650 sq . f t . 2. orrice, ice, bank and s iml I ar users: I spnuv per 400 Pq. ft. Col. 4 continuation 3. Multiple dwel_1_inf,`;, Iraterni_t.ic�s, sorol'it_ies and group he >uses 1 space per 4 persons housed. 4. All other uses: See 4 :30. ;37 . Col. 5 Same as 13--2 Col . 6. Same as 13-2b. Col . 7. Same as 13-21). Col. 8. NONE. Col. 9. 80. Col . 10. Same as I3-2b. Col. 11. Sanle as B -21). Col_ . 12 Same as B-21). Col . 13. Sainc, as 13 -2h . Col.. 14 Same as B--2h. Col.. 15. Same as 13-21). .-;L;C1 fON (4 .) A1111;NDING SSEVTJ 014 30 . 37. That. SubclivisIon A . 4 , th(' Park i 11 , S1)nce 11e(IllllclllenL Chart:, of :10. 37 i�; hereby anlen(jed to read : (%vords a.dck".1 are url(ler l_i n('(I) . "PANZIKING SPACE, RI':OUIRP- 1I;NTS CHART] 2 Ilse 'S 1) ).�e?• 1sac.11 ll"F�i1_in� Unit. [no cllancle7 [no change] 1 1d(1 i_ Jom) -1 bedroom or sleepi ►)r l'oonl ill exc(`:;:; of f) v(e :iticll 1,W)fWl , (1X(:('Tt 111 w11('I•O I ))f1Ce )l!1 1 bar I)1 UV 1Cle(1 fill - r 3 USe2 Space Per Each Cooperative Ilousehold [no change] Rooming or boarding [no change] house, rooms let 1'rat ern i -ty, Sorority, Group house 1 two persons housed, except in C -CD, where 1 space shall be provided -for every d persons housed. Dorin.ttory [no channel Church, fune-,.al home, mortuary [no change] Audi Lorium, theater , five seats, except in C_ -CD, har, , tavern, re-s Laur- where _1__Space Shall he pro - ant 1 videcl for every 4 persons - - -- ilousc:ci — - Row I111 alley [no change] Hote -1, motel, tourist hom' [no change] 11"Spito1-, Ill. rsinl; or C<o1- 1vaIesctt,t home [no change] M, .di cal or dental 250 sd . ft. of floor space, of :f i cc 1 except: in C -CI),_ kviiere -1 space - shall be provided for every 400 sd . ft. - - - - - -- 1;urSery scllooi , child (1<:v care cent <�r, privare - , (J(11,11. or cnc� se�)ai•y sch )c�1 [no chancre] 0f t i c.c or Yank htiitclinl 1 250 S(1. ft. of (-) fi.c:e or hanl i 1 oc: Use Marina Boat launch Yacht club Boat rental Marine sales Boatel Fishing pier Boat storage or repair /I Space Per Each 1.25 bci 1.;h 8 ramp 1) of � 30.59 are hereby amended to read: 1 member family words deleted are in (parentheses)). 1 500 sq. ft. of lot area 3 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area or approval, as applicable, by the 1 two employees on maximum shift, plus concernin,= architectural_ de igr1,; -i)(1 1 two sleeping rooms as well as a]_terati.ons to existing struc- 1 15 lineal feet of pier 1 two employees on maximum Shift, plus 1 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area. SECTION (5.) AMENDING SECTION 30.59. That Subdivi-sions B, C and 1) of � 30.59 are hereby amended to read: ( vords added are underlined; words deleted are in (parentheses)). "B. Purpose. This section is intended to promote the general public welfare by providing advisory recom?nendation or approval, as applicable, by the Design Review Board to the Board of 1'l.a.tiii .ii arlcl Jevelol)u►f�n l and t:l.e Board of Zoning App(?als concernin,= architectural_ de igr1,; -i)(1 pl;!.ns for new construction as well as a]_terati.ons to existing struc- tllre"-. The objectives of this sect ir)n shall. be to promote exc,01etice old ar-chitectural and urban design, conservation of community I'CSi)llrCC'.S such as historic architecture and neighborhood character, and desirable ul -ban growth and develop ?,len(-, . The zones designated B -1 -1), 111-2b, C -SU eirld oil t.1)(' (alllel!de(l) Polling Map or the City Of Ithaca, as amended , . a Ce considered to require such control_ because of t iei r speeJal nature in terms of architectural character, i_nLensit,y of 1 ?iE;' it, if !'nJ d('. '' E' i r;il';1('?!.l :;C' ?lf, _ ", 1 1 'I 1. ) (.l1e P i (' r ll 1, or other reason . J "C. Powers and Duties. All applications for building; permits or demolition permits within the zones designated B -1 -b, B -2 -b, C - -SU, and C -CD and all zoning appeals within the zones designated B -lb, B -2 - -b, C -SU and C -CD shall be referred to the Design Review Board immediately upon receipt of such application. The Building Commissioner or the Director of Planning and Development: shall refer such plans or proposal to the Design Review Board for advisory recommendation or approval as applicable in accordance with the purposes stated in # B of this Section. In addition, any individual or group proposing construc- tion or development anywhere within the boundaries of the City of Ithaca may request the informal review and advisory recommendation of the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board shall meet within ten (10) clays of receipt of notice of such referral or request to review such plan or proposal, and shall within twenty (20) days of receipt of such notice make recom- mendations on the modifications if any which it deems necessary or desirable in conformity with above. Such review and recommenda- tion periods may be extended by mutual agreement of the individual or group presenting the proposal and the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board shall provide to the Board of Planning and Development and to the Building Commissioner a written recommendation conce=rning the acceptability of each plan or proposal and any neces- sary or desirable changes within twenty (20) days of receipt of a request or referral. notice. The requi- rement for reporting?; may be extended by agreement with the individual or group making the proposal, but fa=ilure of the Design Review Board to act within either the twenty (20) days or the agreed -upon extended period shall constitute approval of the plan or proposal as submitted. Recommendations of the Design Review Board shall not be binding upon the group or individual submit - tint; the plan or proposal, except in the C -SU Distri-ct,but: shall. be voluntary, unless such recommendations shall also be incorporated into a decision of the Board of Zonin( ; Appeals in the case of an appeal- action on such proposal. In the C -SU district, approval o;f design must be given by the Design Review Board before a building or de ol-iti.on permit may be issued in connection with any plan or proposal �asJ further `s'pecified in this Section and in Section 30.60, beto'W [no further changel "D. A1)1)-- 1i. cab iIi.ty. The pi Gov _sions of this Section shall apply to any action within the B- 1_ - -b, B -2 - -b, C -SU and C -CD zoning dist=ricts of the City of Ithaca, and shell include, but not be limited to, the f.ollowi_ng;: 1. through G. ... [no further cft tnrlel Sis('!'IuJ (G.) DATE. Th i.:; ordinr►nce shal 1- take effect irm tt d i,(aely and in accordance with law upon publics -itiou of a not =ice as provided in § 3.11_(13) of the It.hac'L City Charter.