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CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. February 1., 1984
PRESENT:
Mayor - Gutenberger
Aldermen (9) - Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Myers,
Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
ABSENT:
Alderman (1) - Killeen (Excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:
(600e City Controller - Spano
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Corp. Counsel - Stumbar
Dir., Youth Bureau - Cutia
Dir. Planning $ Development - Van Cort
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Bldg. Commissioner - Hoard
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Personnel Administrator -- Shaw
Exec. Dir., Ithaca Housing Authority - Mary Louise Battisti.
City Rep., Tomp. Co. Bd. of Reps. - Stuart Stein
Planning Staff - Helen .Jones
City Clerk - Rundle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the American flag.
MINUTES:
Alderperson Peterson requested that the minutes of January 4, 1.984
be corrected as follows: p. 4, MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS, Conservation
Advisory Council, para. 3 should read: "Steve Baker, 211 Stewart
Avenue, for a term to expire December 31, 1984."
Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meeting of January 1, 1.984,
January 4, 1984, as corrected, and January 12, 1984 be approved as
recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Mayor Gutenberger announced that Item B, Public Hearing - Proposed
Zoning Map Amendment in Collegetown Area, must be re- advertised and
the hearing held on March 7, 1984; however, for those present who
wish to address the matter, the opportunity would be provided under
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL.
Public Hearing Proposed Revision of Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance
Resolution To Open Public Hearing
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman.
RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider proposed revision of
the Environmental Quality Review Ordinance be open.
Carried Unanimously
No one appeared to speak to the hearing.
Council liaison Peterson presented the following recommendations
from the Conservation Advisory Council:
Section 36.5, B. Type I Actions:
Item (1) (1, ii.) Ti,. addition to fresh;,r, ter wetlands,and .flood
plains, acid creeks .f-lowing within City boundaries (Unique
resourc. to be protected, etc.)
Item (1, p): Change 0.S MGD ro .2S MGD to match (n)
Item (1, vi); C. Type II Actions (1) and (3): Delete the word
"substantially" because it is difficult to define.
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The CAC would also like the following items reviewed:
C. Type II Actions, (16) investments by or on behalf of agencies
or pension or retirement systems.
9 36.16 Consultants, A. City - proposed action: The City may
modify, delete, or change any portion of any material prepared.
by a consultant.
Resolution To Close Public Hearing
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider proposed revision of
the Environmental Quality Review Ordinance be closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Planning and Development Committee
Alderperson Cummings requested the addition of Item G, Authorization
for Mayor Gutenberger to execute the Iszard UDAG Agreement (acceptance
of HUD funds).
No Council. member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Gutenberger reporte aving received the Grand Jury report
from the investigation undertaken at the Ithaca Police Department
in which no cause for action against the officer was found. They
recommended the-City of Ithaca establish procedures to investigate
and and handle this type of complaint in the future. Mayor Gutenberger
reported that he has discussed the recommendation with the police
commissioners and will be making recommendations back to the Council.
REPORT FROM TOMPKINS COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
City Rep. Stein reported on the following items:
Jail Site: The Board has been very active on this matter. He
reported that a meeting was scheduled for the following day
at which he understood there would be an attempt to select a
site. He plans to attend and reminded the Council that they
are invited.
Connecticut Hill Indian Claim: Rep. Stein reported that there had
been a meeting the previous day. The city representatives
objected to having the original. motion on the agenda due to
lack of information. Ile reported there will be a special
meeting the following evening to take up the resolution which
is essentially the same as the one presented two weeks before.
The City representatives will present an alternate resolution.
Dept. of Social Services: Rep. Stein reported that the county is
again looking at office space; the architect will report on
Friday regarding feasibility of using additional space.
Sale of Hospital: Rep. Stein reported that the sale of the hospital
is moving along as originally decided.
Reconstruction of Rte. 13: Rep. Stein reported that the reconstruc-
tion of Rte. 13 between Cortland and Ithaca seems to be
generating new interest and discussions will be continued.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Alderman Killeen
1`layor Gutenberger called attention to a letter from Alderman Killeen
who is in the hospital, and who forwarded input for the February
Council meeting. Mayor Gutenberger expressed the hope that the
Council keep his views in mind. Copies of the letter had been dis-
tributed to the Council members.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Commons Advisor Board
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for reappointment
of Peggy Underwood, 1107 Triphammer Road; Millicent Lounsbery, 1.02
Oakwood Lane; and Thomas Hilton, 222 East State Street, to the Commons
Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 1985.
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Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the reappointment of Peggy Under-
wood, Millicent Lounsbery and Thomas Hilton to the Commons Advisory
Board for terms to expire December 31, 1985.
Carried Unanimously
Youth Bureau Advisory Board
Mayor tauten erger requested approval of the Council for appointment
of Kathryn B. Wunderlich, 916 N. Tioga Street, to the Youth Bureau
Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31, 1986.
(Woel Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Maine
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the appointment of Kathryn 13.
Wunderlich to the Youth Bureau Advisory Board for a term to expire
December 31, 1986.
Carried Unanimously
Examining Board of Plumbers
Mayor Guten erger requested the approval of the Council for appoint-
ment of Jack Bacon, 110 W. Falls Street; and reappointment of William
(x� McGee, 111 Cobb Street; and Claude Colleyacme, 312 Esty Street to the
Examining Board of Plumbers for terms to expire December 31, 1986.
Url
M) Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the appointment of Jack Bacon,
and reappointment of William McGee and Claude Colleyacme to the
Examining Board of Plumbers for terms to expire December 31, 1986.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Public Works
Mayor Guten erger requested approval of the Council for appointment
of Marc A. Albanese, 428 S. Geneva Street, to the Board of Public
Works for a term to expire December 31, 1985 to complete the unexpired
term of Susan Clarke, who resigned.
Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Council approve the appointment of Marc A. Albanese
to the Board of Public Works for a term to expire December 31, 1.985.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Albanese took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Guten erger requested approval of the Council for appointment
of Deborah Manning, 321 N. Albany Street, to the Board of Police
Comnlssioners.for.:a term t6.expire December 31, 1985 to complete the
term of Irene Schickel who resigned.
Resolution
By Alderman Myers: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the appointment of Deborah Manning
to the Board of Police Commissioners for a term to expire December 31,
1985.
Carried Unanimously
(wave Ms. Manning took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City C "1erk.
Planning and Development Board
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for appointment of
Susan Blumenthal, 117 Pearsall Place, for a term to expire December 31,
1986; and Isaac Kramnick, 125 Kelvin Place, and Steve Jackson, 110
Osman Place, for terms to expire December 31, 1984, to the Planning
and Development Board.
Resolution
By Alderman Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
1IFSOLVI:D, 'rhat this COUilcl.l livrove the appointment of Susan Blumenthal,
for a term to expire December 31, 1986, and Isaac Kramnick and Steve
Jackson, for terms to expire December 31, 1984, to the Planning and
Development Board.
Carried Unanimously
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Circle Greenway Committee
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval. of the Council for appointment of
Susan C. Beeners, 109 DeWitt Place, Apt, 2; Mrs. Margo Clynes, 306
Elm Street; Dr. Francis Moon, 507 Turner Place, and Mrs. L. P. Fel_ch,
109 Irving Place, to the Circle Greenway Committee.
Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Roffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the appointment of Susan C. Beeners,
Mrs. Margo Clynes, Dr. Francis Moon and Mrs. L. P. Felch to the Circle
Greenway Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for reappointment
of Marisue Bishop, 1111 Hector Street, and Francis Eastman, 302 S.
Plain Street for terms to expire December 31, 1986; and appointment
of Phil Newby, 519 W. Clinton Street, with Royal Lipscomb, 1.70 Muzzy
Road, as alternate, for terms to expire December 31, 1986; and
Elizabeth V. Corrigan, 28 Brooktondale Road for a term to expire
December 31, 1984 to complete the unexpired term of Steven. Wapen who
resigned.
Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Maine
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the reappointment of Marisue
Bishop and Francis Eastman and appointment of Phil Newby and Royal
Lipscomb for terms to expire December 31, 1986; and appointment of
Elizabeth V.. Corrigan for a term to expire December 31, 1984.
Carried Unanimously
Tompkins County Board of Health
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for appointment
of John R. Carpenter, 337 Richard Place, to the Tompkins County
Board of Health as a city representative for a term to expire
December 31, 1989. J,
Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the appointment of John R.
Carpenter to the Tompkins County Board of Health as city representa-
tive for a term to expire December 31, 1.989.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
Pollin Locations - Primary--April 3, 1.984
City Clerk Rundle requested. that the Council report to him, as soon
as possible, any anticipated changes in polling locations for the
April 3, 1984 Primary to enable him t.o make arrangements for use of
the locations.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Collegetown
Alderman Dennis requested that Tom Hanna., representative of the East
Hill Civic Association, who arrived late, be permitted to speak at
this time.
Mr. Hanna addressed. the Council, requesting that the Collegetown
issues be brought to the floor, thus giving the residents a chance
to discuss them prior to the Public Hearing to be held in March.. He ''
spoke of the impact of the proposed zoning change on the neighborhood
and noted that the following are some of their concerns: neighborhoo-
blight, declining real estate values, noise, parking, city services
and traffic. He referred to several resolutions passed by the East
Hill /Bryant Park Civic Associations a year ago, and recommended to the
Council, which have not been addressed as yet.
CORPORATE COUNSEL'S REPORT:
Corporate Counsel. Stumbar reported
Cornell Heights case decision.
that the City intendsto appeal the
Mayor Gutenberger informed Council that he has discussed the Cornell
Heights case with Atty. Stumbar, and that the City intends to appeal
the decision; he asked for the approval. and support of the Council.
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Resolution
By Alderpeson Haine: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That this Council approve the Mayor's and Corporate Counsel's
action to appeal the decision of the Cornell Heights case.
Carried Unanimously
Billboards
Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that there has been an important
decision concerning billboard cases that occurred on Long Island..
The New York Court of Appeals essentially held that when a municipality
has a billboard ordinance it is not responsible any more for reimburse-
ment to the owner of the billboards, for those he has been ordered to
(4000e remove, as long as the period of amortization for the billboards is
reasonable. In the City of Ithaca's case, a seven -year period of
amortization had been set up, which has now been closer to eleven
years. He reported that the City is now going to move ahead toward
getting the billboards removed.
Firefighter's Litigation - -Paid Firemen
Corp. Counsel Stum ar reported that w en an out -of -state insurance
company writes insurance policies in a municipality they have to return
If) 20 to the Fire Department. There is a question as to whether that
(T) money goes to the Volunteer Firemen, or both Volunteer and Paid Firemen.
The Paid Firemen have started a suit asking for a share of the money
which, under our Charter, has gone exclusively to the Volunteer Firemen.
He reported that the motion is being heard on Thursday, February 2,
at 9 :30 a.m. to clarify the legal issues.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMI'T'TEE_:
Towing Ordinance Amendment
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Romanowski
ORDINANCE NO. 84 -1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 60 ENTITLED "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES"
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. That Chapter 60 entitled "Traffic and Vehicles" of
the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows:
1. That a new Subdivision to be known and designated as -Subdivision
E of Section 60.61 entitled "Removal of abandoned or illegally parked
vehicles" to follow Subdivision D is hereby added to said Chapter to
read as follows:
"E. Number of public auctions.
The public auctions required herein and pursuant to the New York.
State Vehicle and Traffic Law shall be conducted by the City as
often as is necessary in its discretion, but in no event less often
than three (3) times per year at intervals of approximately four (4)
months."
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
Section 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Alderman Schlather noted that it has been found necessary, after a
(41� hearing, to actually put in the number of auctions required to be
held by the City to insure that the towed vehicles that are abandoned
are in fact disposed of and not just lying idle in the junkyards of
the City.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Tax Exemption for Elderly Ordinance
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
ORDINANCE NO. 84 -2
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 81 ENTITLED "PARTIAL TAX EXEMPTION"
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. That Chapter 81, Section 81.1 entitled "Partial tax
exemption for certain persons over 65 years of age" of the City of
Ithaca Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
S 81.1 Partial tax exemption for certain persons over 65 years
of age
"A. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 and 467 -d of the
Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, real. property in
the City of Ithaca owned by one or more persons, each of whom is
65 years of age or over, or real property owned by husband and
wife, one of whom is 65 years of age or over, shall be partially
exempt from taxation by the City based upon the income of the owner
or the combined incomes of the owners. Such partial exemption shall_
be to the extent set forth in the schedule following:
ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNER OR
COMBINED ANNUAL INCOME OF
OWNERS
PERCENTAGE ASSESSED
VALUATION EXEMPT
FROM TAXATION
Up to $10,500.00
500
More than $10,500.00
but
less
than $11,000.00
45%
$11,000.00 or more,
but
less
than $11,500.00
40%
$11,500.00 or more,
but
less
than $12,000.00
35%
$12,000.00 or more,
but
less
than $12,500.00
30%
$12,500.00 or more,
but
less
than $13,000.00
25%
$13,000,00 or more,
but
less
than $13,500.00
20%
The partial exemption provided by this law shall., however, be
limited to such property and persons as meet the conditions, ex-
clusions and limitations set forth in Sections 467 and. 467 -d of
the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York.
B. The partial real property tax exemption on real property owned
by husband and wife, one of whom is 65 years of age or over, once
granted, shall not be rescinded solely because of the death of the
older spouse so long as the surviving spouse is at least 62 years
of age."
Section 2. That Chapter 81, Section 81.2 entitled "Limi_tati_ons
on exemption" Subdivision A, of the Ithaca Municipal. Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
9 81.2 Limitations on exemption
No exemption shall be granted:
"If the income of the owner or the combined income of the owners
of the property exceeds the sum of Thirteen Thousand Four hundred
Forty Nine dollars and Ninety Nine cents ($13,499.99) for the income
tax year immediately preceding the date of making application for
exemption as consistent with the schedule provided in 9 81.1 (A).
Income tax year shall mean a twelve (12) month period. for which the
owner or owners filed a federal personal income tax return, or if
no such return is filed, the calendar. year. Where title is vested in
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either the husband or wife, their combined income may not.exceed such
SUM. Such income shall include social security and retirement benefits,
interest, dividends, total gain from the sale or exchange of a capital
asset in the same income tax year, net rental income, salary or
earnings, and net income from self - employment, but shall not include
a return of capital, gifts or inheritances. In computing net rental
income and net income from self employment no depreciation deduction
shall be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or personal
property held for the production of income."
Section 3. That Chapter 81, Section 81.2 entitled "Limitations on
exemptions" Subdivision B of the Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby
amended as follows:
S 81.2 Limitations on exemption
No exemption shall be granted:
"B. Unless the title of the property shall have been vested in the
owner or one of the owners of the property for at least twenty -four
(24) consecutive months prior to the date of making application for
10 exemption, provided, however, that in the event of the death of
either a husband or wife in whose name title of the property shall
have been vested at the time of death and then becomes vested solely
in the survivor by virtue of devise by or descent from the deceased
husband or wife. The time of ownership of the property by the
deceased husband or wife shall be deemed also a time of ownership by
=: the survivor and such ownership shall. be deemed continuous for the
purposes of computing such period of twenty -:four (24) consecutive months
provided further, that in the event of a transfer by either a. husband
or wife to the other spouse of all or part of the title to the property
the time of ownership of the property by the transferor spouse shall
be deemed also a time of ownership by the transferee spouse and such
ownership shall be deemed continuous for the purposes of computing
such period of twenty -four (24) consecutive months and provided further
that where property of the owner or owners has been acquired to replace
property formerly owned by such owner or owners and taken by eminent
domain or other involuntary proceeding, except a tax sale, and further
provided that where a residence is sold and replaced with another
within one year and is in the same assessment unit, the period of
ownership of the former property shall be combined with the period of
ownership of the property for which application is made for exemption
and such periods of ownership shall be deemed to be consecutive for
purposes of this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
where a residence is sold within the state and replaced with another
within the City within one year, the period of ownership of the
property for which application is made shall be deemed consecutive
with the former property for the purposes of taxation."
Section 4. That Chapter 81, Section 81.4 entitled "Notice to
applicants" of the Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
9 81.4 Notice to Applicants
"At least sixty (60) days prior to the appropriate taxable status
date, the City Assessor shall mail to each person who was granted
exemption pursuant to this Chapter on the latest completed assessment
roll an application form and a notice that such application must be
filed on or before the taxable status date and be approved in order
for the exemption to be granted. The City Assessor shall, within
three days of the completion and filing of the tentative assessment
roll, notify by mail any applicant who has included with his appli-
cation at least one self - addressed, pre-paid envelope, of the
approval or denial of the application; provided, however, that the
City Assessor shall., upon the receipt and filing of the application,
send by mail notification of receipt to any applicant who has included
two of such envelopes with the application. Where an applicant is
entitled to a notice of denial pursuant to this dubdivision, such
notice shall be on a form prescribed by the state board and shall
state the reasons for such denial and shall further state that the
applicant may have such determination reviewed in the manner provided
by law. Failure to mail any such application form and notice or the
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failure of such person to receive the same shall not prevent the levy,
collection and enforcement of the payment of the taxes on property
owned by such person."
Section S. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in.
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
Section 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
Cablevision Mediation
Alderman Sc lather reported that lie and three members of the Cable
Commission, representing the City, attended the Cablevision Media-
tion on January 3, 1984. Three individuals -an attorney, Martin
Sheridan, Regional Manager for ACC and Steven Shaye of the New York
State Commi.ssion,who presided, were present. The New York State
Commission recommended that the City eliminate the regulation of
anything except basic services (12 channels) and establish a schedule
of fees for the 12- channel service which will be acceptable to the
City over the life of the contract which. expires January 20, 1988.
The satellite service will not be included in basic service. The
Cable Company will set whatever rate it wishes for this service
(6 channels) over and above the basic rate. ACC indicated it wanted
to set a uniform rate for that service.
In addition ACC would provide single channel service at a separate
price - HBO, CYNEMAX, DISNEY. In exchange for this the City would
get ail i.mprovement in the phone system and the system will be made
addressable. 'ney win puf in place a new phone syz:rem which wilj .
add more lines, and will contract with the local bank to take care
of some of the billing work, thus freeing up more persons to handle
complaints.
Alderman Schlather reported that the Charter and Ordinance Committee
will discuss this in depth at its next meeting and hopefully have a.
recommendation for Council at the March meeting.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Standardization of Equipment
Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the City of Ithaca.
Police Department to standardize on Controlonics voice equipment as
the type of equipment to be used in the City of Ithaca, and to
authorize the City to purchase approved equipment from the manufacturer
or a representative thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City, for
reasons of efficiency, compatability and economics, to approve such
standardization for the following reasons:
1. The City of Ithaca Police Department presently has Controlonics
voice scrambler equipment installed in the mobile units and the
main communication desk.
2. Compatability is not possible with other brands of voice
scrambling equipment.
3. The cost of maintenance, parts and service will be less than if
different types of equipment were being used.
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision S, of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York, this Common Council hereby
authorizes the standardization of Controlonics equipment as the type
of such equipment to be used and purchased by the City of Ithaca
Police Department during the year 1984.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution #2:
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by llderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the City of Ithaca
Police Department to standardize on Motorola radio equipment as the
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type of equipment to be used in the City of Ithaca and to authorize
the City to purchase approved equipment from the manufacturer or a
representative thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City for
reasons of efficiency, compatability and economics, to approve such
standardization for the following reasons:
1. The City of Ithaca Police Department presently has all Motorola
radio equipment and radio console.
2. This action will minimize the inventory of repair parts which
would have to be maintained for the service of said radio equip-
ment.
3. Labor cost for maintenance and service of a standard type of
equipment will be less than if required to service several.
different types of equipment.
4. Present Motorola radio equipment has been satisfactory to the
uses of the City of Ithaca Police Department.
S. Standardization provides the need for only one service contract
() for its entire radio system, whereas additional contractual,
agreements would be required for other types of equipment.
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 103, Subdivision S, of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York, This Common Council_ hereby
authorizes the standardization of Motorola radio equipment as the
type of such equipment to be used and purchased by the City of Ithaca
Police Department during the year 1984.
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Housing Authority Comparability
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, according to Article 3, Section 32(1) of the New York State
Public Housing Law, it is necessary for the local legislative body
to approve the compensation of personnel in the local Housing
Authority as .fixed by Local Housing Authority, and
WIIEREAS, this Common Council has received a resolution from the
Ithaca Housing Authority establishing positions, comparability salary
ranges and salaries for its personnel.; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the following positions,
comparability salary ranges and salaries as adopted by the Ithaca
Housing for the year 1984.
1984
Position
Comparability
Salary
Range
Salary
Executive Director
Dir. of Planning f,
$32,581-
$46,368
$33,88S
Development/City
Controller
Public Housing
Planner II
$1S,680-
$23,209
$20,634
Manager
Principal Account
City of Ithaca --
$10,409-
$1S,409
$16,478
Clerk
C.S.E.A.
Senior Stenographer
City of Ithaca --
$ 9,747-
$14,427
$12,333
C.S.1 ".A.
Account Clerk/
City of Ithaca --
$ 8,304
- $12,291
$ 95,340
Typist
C.S.E.A.
Clerk
City of Tthaca--
$ 7,338-
$10,8S9
$ 8,S83
C.S.E.A.
Maintenance
City of Ithaca--
$ 6.84
-$ 8.02
$ 8.89
Supervisor
C.S.F:.A.
2'7 G
Account Clerk/ City of Ithaca -- $ 81304- $12,291 $ 81304
Typist C.S.E.A.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Wastewater Treatment Plant Interest Earnings
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the authorization for the Phase 2, Planning and Design
of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, be increased by
$72,684.60, which amount represents the second year interest: costs on
temporary financing, and be it further
RESOLVED, That $72,684.60 of interest earnings on the investment of
the available capital project be allocated to the payment of such
interest due on temporary financing.
Carried Unanimously
Wastewater 'treatment Plant Advance of Funds
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Project is
entering the Construction Phase, and
WIiEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that the cost of bid
preparation and advertising, estimated at $50,000, be advanced pending
the issuance of temporary financing by the participating municipali-
ties; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the advance of $50,000
from Capital Reserve No. 17 - Sewer Construction, to the Ithaca Area
Wastewater Treatment Plant Joint Capital Project, and be it further
RESOLVED, That when the proportionate shares of $28,72230 from the
City of Ithaca, $20,787.00 from the Town of Ithaca and $490.50 from
the Town of Dryden are financed by each municipality, such $50,000
be returned. to Capital Reserve No. 17 - Sewer Construction.
Carried Unanimously
Revenue Anticipation Notes
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Aldermen Schlather
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 25 of Article 2 of the Local
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1984
Position
Comparability
Salary Range
Salary
Building Ma.int.
School District --
$13,692 -
$21,240
$15,453
Mechanic
C.S.E.A.
Building Maint.
School District--
$13,692-
$21,240
$14,950
Mechanic
C.K E.A.
Building Maint,
School District --
$13,692-
$21,240
$14,446
Mechanic
C.S „E.A.
Maintenance
City of Ithaca --
$ 4.71 -$
5.52
$ 5.11
Worker
C.S.E.A.
Maintenance
City of Ithaca --
$ 4.71
-$ 532
$ 4.71
Worker
C.S.E.A.
Laborer
City of Ithaca --
$ 4.55
-$ 5.31
$ 4.73
C.S.E.A.
Section 8
Planner III
$13,644 - $20,194
$0,347
Coordinator
Modernization
Planner II
$15,680-
$23,209
$17,292
Coordinator
Storekeeper
City of Ithaca --
$109070-
$14,909
$10,070
C,S.E,A.
Account Clerk/ City of Ithaca -- $ 81304- $12,291 $ 81304
Typist C.S.E.A.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Wastewater Treatment Plant Interest Earnings
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the authorization for the Phase 2, Planning and Design
of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, be increased by
$72,684.60, which amount represents the second year interest: costs on
temporary financing, and be it further
RESOLVED, That $72,684.60 of interest earnings on the investment of
the available capital project be allocated to the payment of such
interest due on temporary financing.
Carried Unanimously
Wastewater 'treatment Plant Advance of Funds
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Project is
entering the Construction Phase, and
WIiEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that the cost of bid
preparation and advertising, estimated at $50,000, be advanced pending
the issuance of temporary financing by the participating municipali-
ties; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the advance of $50,000
from Capital Reserve No. 17 - Sewer Construction, to the Ithaca Area
Wastewater Treatment Plant Joint Capital Project, and be it further
RESOLVED, That when the proportionate shares of $28,72230 from the
City of Ithaca, $20,787.00 from the Town of Ithaca and $490.50 from
the Town of Dryden are financed by each municipality, such $50,000
be returned. to Capital Reserve No. 17 - Sewer Construction.
Carried Unanimously
Revenue Anticipation Notes
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Aldermen Schlather
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 25 of Article 2 of the Local
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Finance Law of the State of New York, the City Controller is hereby
authorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the
City of Ithaca for current City expenses normally paid out of State
Aid Per Capita Revenue by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes
in an amount not to exceed $1,S00,000, and that such note or notes
shall be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the
receipts of State Aid Per Capita for the current fiscal year 1984
with local banks, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the full faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby
is pledged for the payment of and retirement of such temporary
(400"
Revenue Anticipation Notes before the close of said fiscal year.
Carried .Unanimously
Tax Anticipation Notes
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schl.ather
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 24 of Article 2 of Local Finance
Law of the State of New York, the City Controller is hereby authorized
to issue Tax Anticipation Notes in the name and under the faith and
credit of the City of Ithaca, to fund purposes for which 1984 City
Taxes have been levied. The amount of such notes shall not exceed
d ) %1,S00,000 and such notes shall be issued to local banks, in amounts
as may be needed, pending the collection of the second installment
of the 1984 City Tax, and be it further
(IA RESOLVED, That the full faith and credit of the City of Ithaca is
rC� hereby pledged for the payment of and retirement of such temporary
Tax Anticipation Notes before the close of said fiscal year.
Carried. Ulianin- 1011sly
Community Service Building
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau Director has requested that funds be
provided to do minor repair work at the Community Service Building;
now, therefore, be it
(woe RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves an amount of $2,47S
for minor repair work at the Community Service Building, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That $2,475 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency,
to Account. A1623 -47S, Community Service Building Property Maintenance.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Motion
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That $300.00 be restored to the budget to cover the cost
of an electrical outlet and the painting of one men's washroom.
Carried Unanimously
Amending Motion
By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Hai_ne
RESOLVED, That the final two "RESOLVED" paragraphs of Human Services
Committee Agenda Item (XVI.A) be added to the Budget $ Administration
resolution on the floor instead of being handled separately.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the Amending Motion resulted as follows:
Main Motion As Amended Carried Unanimously
(Wwoel WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau Director has requested that funds be
provided to do minor repair work at the Community Service Building;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves an amount of $2,775
for minor repair work at the Community Service Building, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That $2,775 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency,
to Account A1623 -47S, Community Service Building Property Maintenance,
and be it Further
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RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works is directed to
solicit cost estimates for removal or encapsulation of the asbestos
in the Youth Facility, said estimates to be presented to the Human
Services Committee by February 20, 1984; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council desires that the Youth Services
Facility be maintained to the same standards as other City buildings.
Carried Unanimously
City of Ithaca Health Insurance
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, A. IV. Lawrence � Company, Inc., the City of Ithaca Health
Insurance Plan Administrator's Contract, expires on June 30, 1984;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council will explore the feasibility of
having the Plan administered in house or advertise for quotations
to be submitted by qualified Plan Administrators as requested by the
Labor Management Health Insurance Committee.
Alderman Hoffman noted that the Human Services Committee had, the
night before, endorsed this move by the City.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Audit
By Ald.erman Dennis: Seconded. by
RESOLVED, rhat the bills audited
Administration Committee, in the
listed on Audit Abstract #2 /1984,
Alderman Schl.a.ther
and approved by the Budget and
total amount of $14,355.48, as
be approved for payment.
Carried Unanimously
Recess
The Council recessed at 9:08 p.m. and reconvened in Regular Session
at 9:13 p.m.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Center Ithaca
Alderperson Cummings reported she had met with representatives of
the Center Ithaca project and discussed a couple of topics passed
in part in Halcyon's recommendations. Material has been sent on to
Halcyon for their review and input. She commented that the
developers are eager to meet with the City and come up with city
commitment on the restructuring approval of redesign, perhaps in
March. She commented that it is important that the reopening of
Center Itahca coincide with the opening of Iszard's.
Collegetown Re- zoning
By Alder person Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL INTRODUCING PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING
ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 84- entitled "An. Ordinance amending the
Zoning Map and 99 30.21, entitled '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 in 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 Hall, 108 East Green Street, in the City
of Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, the 7th day of March, 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
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be published once at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit a copy of the proposed
ordinance to the Board of Planning and Development of the City of
Ithaca for its report thereon.
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Falls Site Plant Consultant
By Alderperson Peterson: Secon e by Alderperson Cummings
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 develop-
ment of an Area Recreational Site Plan at the proposed Ithaca Falls
Hydropower Facility, and
WHEREAS, NYSCA's decision to award said grant was based in part on
the choice of Roger Trancik as the site planning consultant, and
RESOLVED, That any implementation in full or in past be reviewed by
the Hydropower Commission and approved by the Common Council..
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Peterson, Hoffman, Haine, Dennis, Cummings, Myers
Nays (3) - Holdsworth, Romanowski, Schlather
Absent (1) - Killeen
Carried
Connecticut Hill
Alderperson Cummings reported that the Committee have discussed the
Connecticut Hill issue and agreed 1) that the area is a legitimate
area of concern for the City of Ithaca. Although it is not within
the city limits, it is an area used by city residents; 2) more in-
formation is needed before recognition of any decision.
Northside Zoning
Alderperson Cummings reported that over the years there have been
requests to the Planning staff and Board to examine the zoning in
the area of the northside, north of Cascadilla Street, which is
currently zoned R -3. This needs to be looked at and considered by
the Planning staff and then the committee will come back with recom-
mendations.
Brick Repaving
Alderperson Cummings reported that the committee had received a memo
from the Department of Public Works. It is her understanding that
the Council has not made a policy decision on repaving with brick.
The committee asked to see figures on the project to determine to what
extent asphalt or brick make sense and they will be looking at those
figures at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Mayor Gutenberger asked if the committee would have a recommendation
to the Common Council for the March meeting. Ile commented that the
issue has been put off for two years and he would rather not have it
put off another year.
Execution of Iszard UDAG Agreement
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded an Urban Development Action Grant
by the Department of housing and Urban Development in the amount of
WHEREAS,
the City expects to be in receipt of said grant
funds early
in 1984;
now, therefore, be it
If)
RESOLVED,
That upon the recommendation of the Planning and
Development
l-)1
Committee
of Common Council the Mayor be authorized and directed
to
execute a
contract with Roger Trancik 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, and be it further
RESOLVED, That any implementation in full or in past be reviewed by
the Hydropower Commission and approved by the Common Council..
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Peterson, Hoffman, Haine, Dennis, Cummings, Myers
Nays (3) - Holdsworth, Romanowski, Schlather
Absent (1) - Killeen
Carried
Connecticut Hill
Alderperson Cummings reported that the Committee have discussed the
Connecticut Hill issue and agreed 1) that the area is a legitimate
area of concern for the City of Ithaca. Although it is not within
the city limits, it is an area used by city residents; 2) more in-
formation is needed before recognition of any decision.
Northside Zoning
Alderperson Cummings reported that over the years there have been
requests to the Planning staff and Board to examine the zoning in
the area of the northside, north of Cascadilla Street, which is
currently zoned R -3. This needs to be looked at and considered by
the Planning staff and then the committee will come back with recom-
mendations.
Brick Repaving
Alderperson Cummings reported that the committee had received a memo
from the Department of Public Works. It is her understanding that
the Council has not made a policy decision on repaving with brick.
The committee asked to see figures on the project to determine to what
extent asphalt or brick make sense and they will be looking at those
figures at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Mayor Gutenberger asked if the committee would have a recommendation
to the Common Council for the March meeting. Ile commented that the
issue has been put off for two years and he would rather not have it
put off another year.
Execution of Iszard UDAG Agreement
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded an Urban Development Action Grant
by the Department of housing and Urban Development in the amount of
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$475,000 and an Appalachian Regional Commission Supplementary Grant
in the amount of $234,000 for the financing of the S.F. Iszard
Company's move into the former Rothschild Department Store, and
WHEREAS, the City has received the grant agreement from the Department
of Housing and Urban Development governing the use of these grants to
the City, and
WHEREAS, execution of the grant agreement by the Mayor, on behalf of
the City, requires authorization by the Common Council; now, there-
fore be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor is
upon the advice of the City
Development, the UDAG grant
of the City.
hereby authorized and directed to execute'-
Attorney and the Director of Planning and
agreement for the Iszard project on behalf
Carried Unanimously
Meeting Schedule
Alderperson Cummings reported that the UDAG application for the
Collegetown project, which has a deadline of February 29, 1.984, re-
0
quires two public hearings before that date in addition to a Special
meeting of the Council for decision - making. She requested. that the
date of February 16, 1984 be set aside for the first public hearing;
the second to be held. on February 23, 1984 as a Special meeting of
the Council.
Alderman Holdsworth asked what progress has been made on the concerns
of the Council regarding the Collegetown project. Mayor Gutenberger
responded that there have been discussions and will be more, but
there is nothing concrete to bring back to the Council_ as yet.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Alderman Hoffman reported that the committee had two interesting
meetings this month concerning the future of the Youth Services
facility and the Canine Corps. The committee hopes to have recom-
mendations on both items for the March meeting of the Council. The
committee's next meeting is scheduled on February 21, 1984 at 7 :30 p.r
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELA'T'IONS COMMITTEE:
Mayor Guten erger reported that the committee had met and discussed
the Town of Ithaca Fire Protection Contract. He is scheduling a
meeting the coming week with Noel Desch to take the committee's
responses back to him. Pending the outcome of that meeting they will
be getting together again.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Planning and Development
Alderman Romanowski reported that the Board had discussed taking a
different direction; perhaps getting more involved in the planning
and development areas and leaving the zoning matters to the people
more capable of handling.
Human Services Coalition
Alderperson Peterson reported that the Coalition had held their
annual meeting and recommended to the Service League that funding
for community art studio at GIAC and Southside be approved, and that
start -up office supply funding for the Community Dispute Resolution
Center also be approved.
The 1984 officers of the Coalition are: Roy Dexheimer, Chair; Elva ",W)
Holman, Vice Chair; Teresa Robinson, Secretary and Anne Jones,
Treasurer.
Conservation Advisory Council
Alderperson Peterson reported that Tompkins County has compiled much
of the Open Space Inventory which includes the City as well. The
Council will review the inventory and make recommendations.
Hydropower Commission
Alderman Dennis reported that the Commission had met, that Stetson
& Dale were present and br=iefed the Commission on their plans for
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the'next twelve months, including tentative plans to examine the bed
of the stream in January.
In addition, an interested citizen who attends the meetings reported
his interest in doing a small -scale hydropower project in 6 Mile
Creek. The Commission asked him to make a proposal and are waiting
for it.
UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Finger Lakes Park Commission -- Marina Expansion
Alderman Schlather asked what the status is of the proposed land ex-
change which included improvements of land near Buttermilk Park for
(4mwe ball - playing fields and completion of the proposed bikeway between
the ballfields and Cass Park.
Dir. of Planning Van Cort responded that there will be a meeting on
the proposed project in the very near future.
Six Mile Creek Report
Alderman Schlather asked when the Six Mile Creek Study Committee will
be presenting their report to the Council. Alderman Hoffman responded
1.0 that Comm. Schickel has the report outlined and it should. be completed
GO very soon.
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1.0 Ithaca Charter & Code Revision Commission
CQ Alderman Schlather asked for the status of the Commission's recommenda-
tions. Mayor Gutenberger responded that he is in the process of
referring sections of the recommendations to the appropriate committees
and departments for review and report. back.
NEW BUSINESS:
Zoning Ordinance Amendment -- Commercial Avenue
Alderman Schlather commented that the resolution which follows calling
for a public hearing is in connection with the proposed rezoning of the
Commercial Avenue property from the current commercial use to industrial
use. The ordinance was tied up in one of the departments and was not
available for review by the Charter and Ordinance Committee at its
January 23rd meeting. Consequently, when it was available later in the
week, the three members of the committee who were present didn't think
it would be a proper item for inclusion as a Charter and Ordinance
Committee recommendation as it had not been acted upon in public.
Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 84-
Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca
introduced before the Common Cou
and be it further
by Alderperson Cummings
entitled "An Ordinance Amending the
Municipal Code" be, and it hereby is,
ncil of the City of Ithaca, New York;
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
Council Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 Fast Green Street in the City
of Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, the 7th day of March, 1984 at 7:30
o'clock 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 meeting will be held, and
in general terms describing the proposed ordinance. Such notice shall
(amov be published once at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the Tompkins
County Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning
ordinance for its report thereon; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit a copy of the proposed
ordinance to the Board of Planning and Development of the City of
Tthaca for its report thereon, which report shall be made before the
public hearing scheduled herein.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
A copy of the proposed ordinance and map are available in the office
of the City Clerk.
Board of Public Works Tour
Liaison Hoffman announced that all new and continuing aldermen are
invited by the Board of Public Works to go on a tour of the Depart-
ment of Public Facilities and capital. project sites throughout the
city on Saturday, February 4, 1984 at 8:00 a.m. The group will meet
at the City Hall parking lot.
Employee's Health Insurance
Alderperson Peterson announced that a
Lawrence Co., Inc., Russell Peterson,
meeting of the Labor - Management Healt
following day in the Council Chambers
invited to attend.
representative from the A. W,
will be present at a. special
h Insurance Committee the
at 10:30 a.m. The Council are
Mayor Gutenberger encouraged all who could to attend the meeting.
Personnel Administrator Shaw announced that in the future the Labor -
Management Health Insurance Committee meetings will be scheduled at
4:30 p.m. so that members of the Budget anal. Administration Committee
may find it more convenient to attend.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
*seA, Rundle, ity Clerk
ohn C. Gutenberger, or
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