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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1984-05-0234:3 CITY OF ITHACA , NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. May 2, 1.984 PRESENT: Mayor - Gutenberger Aldermen (10) - Cummings, Dennis, Maine, Hoffman,, Holdswor.th, Killeen, Myers, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller - Spano Personnel Administrator - Shaw Dep. Dir., Planning -- S.ieverdi.ng Fire Ch.e.f - Tuckerman avoe Dep. Fire Chief - Reeves Dep. Controller - Cafferillo Building Commissioner - Hoard Corporation Counsel - Stumbar Fire Commissioner - Anderson Purchasing Agent - Clynes BPW Commissioners - Schickel, Nichols Lo City Rep., T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Nichols ( City Clerk - Rundle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to CQ the American flag. MINUTES: Alderman Hoffman requested a change in wording of Proceedings of April 4, 1984 as follows: Item C -4. Collegetown Commercial District Rezoning, p. 7. The explanation following the resolution should read, "Alderman Hoffman noted that this resolution was withdrawn because a straw poll taken during discussion on Item C -2 showed insufficient support for Resolution C -4." Alderperson Peterson requested the following addition and correction %awol to the report on Human Services Coalition, p. 19: The phrase "for United Way affiliation" should be added at end of line I following "approved." "Better Housing" in the last sentence should be capi- talized. Resolution By Alderman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meetings of March 15, 1984 and April 4, 1984 be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Budget and Administration Committee Alderman Dennis requested the removal of Item C. Bid Acceptance for Fire Engine because the Fire Commissioners have rejected all bids. Alderman Dennis requested the addition of a resolution to Item E. Gorge Ranger. No Council member objected. Planning, and Development Committee V-1 rp,l a_;on Cului�lir.�;:> requested deletion of Item h. Fingc, L, 1l .s Park ColnMISSIOn Agreement which wi.17 be brought: bacl to Council at i_t s .June meeting. No Council member objected. New Business Alderman TEfilatlier commented that the resolution in connection with A. Official Meeting Times (summer hours) will be oral. I'l.CI i Irah;`; A!',.i) III' :vI;IN("S) OI fil'Y;11�� .`,Cl:ic'l;c'I, I;I'l1 t,t)II11111�=.:.ICTIICl ". i;.l C1IeII1'111ai1 of Vii;, 1`111.(' C0YflC Sttld'�, Conimi.ttee, Yeclttested that tlat• Council stay' lvitll the recommenda- tion n� the stork, committee for 11i-. season, with regard to 1:11 e positioIl of, gorge rangel IL c,111 b_ 1_ i;,inged, if �:��c.�_��,sary, for neat. near. 344 -2- May 2, 1984 He pointed out the problems _involved if the recommendation is changed to two persons as proposed by the Budget and Administration Committee. Eric Lerner, 504 Plain Street., spoke to the Council, requesting support for a proposal to New York State for funds which are available for locally based programs to assist crime victims. He is- preparing an application for such aid and explained that the program is not primarily financial assistance; but tvotad i_nc:1_ude emotjo)jal support, counselling, referral, information, assistance with practical problems and probably a good deal more, depending upon the problems and ghat they can do to help. He answered questions of Council, and assured them that this program would not duplicate the services of Ithaca Rap(. Crisis and the Task Force for Battered Women.. Six Mile Creek_ The following persons addressed the Council, speaking in opposition to the creation of a position of deputized gorge ranger: David Price, 425 Hillview Place John Booker, 308 Eastwood Avenue Frank Moon, 507 Turner Place Alan Diefenbach, 117 Ithaca Road Dan Peterson, 110 Dey Street David Ruether, 1191 E. Shore Drive Richard Ginn, 511 Willow Avenue John Aldridge, 523 Buffalo Street Will Burbank, 222 Utica Street Curtis Tanner, 119 Snyder Hill Road. Claudia Weisburd, 167 Calkins Road, a property owner adjacent to the Six Mile Creek watershed, voiced her concern regarding the impact that it would have on the Tot•m resicjeni s by opening up this area to the public. She suggested some serious review of the environmental impact on this area should be made. REPORT OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: City Rep. Nic old— s reported on the following items: Sale of Old Hospital: This project is moving along; there were some small land swaps to permit the access road to go where they would like it to go. Procedure for Selecting a new Commissioner of Social Services: A new procedure was established the day before. At the May 22nd meeting a list of questions will be drawn up which will be used for all of the final candidates. Interviews will be conducted by the entire 15- member Board of Representatives following the screening by the Selection Committee. Reorganization of Social Service area: Social Services would like to redesign and have a larger area. They have negotiated with a private landlord but have not yet finalized a plan for their use of part of this building. Mrs. Nichols suggested to the Council that a little communication might help speed this along. Jail Site: The site chosen on Clinton Street needs a fair amount of preparation of the subsoil. The architect submitted a report saying that possibly one -half million dollars would have to be spent in order to build a on -story building on the site. it turned out that many of the expenses in the report were expenses' that would be required any place. The additional cost may be about $200,000. Mrs. Nichols suggested that the City Planning Department might be of help in their decisions. Program for Care of Infants: The T.C. Health Committee ha-s approved and applied for a grant for a program to assess needs of infants in this county and Schuyler County. Also, there has been considerable discussion of long -term care for elderly persons (or rfeecls 1,11►ich arc not currently being met. loh 'Training Plan Act: The Count- approved building some partitions in t}hc CI:�C hlii ld.int; to prox-i_de more privacy for counselors who 3- 1+3 v 2 ; 1 �; 345 will be dealing with applicants. There are vacancies and. they would like those interested to come forward. TC -3 Budget: The budget is Irow Un,ler preparation and wil -1- be sub- mitted to the Board this month. T.C. Library: The library is operating in its temporary facility at Challenge; the services are c >r,;iderahly retricted. They do hav, New Books, Reference and Children's Departments and are trying to provide outreach services. When their own building re -opens in August they hope to have public access to the computer. Local Law: A local law requiring notification of dangerous road conditions if anybody is subsequently going to sue the county for damages incurred by dangerous roads was laid on the table the previous day. Mrs. Nichols suggested this might be one the city would want to consider. Rep. Nichols answered questions from the Council concerning status L� of the lease negotiations between EOC and GIAC, the procedure for 00 deputization of a city paid person who would work.under the authority of Sheriff Howard, and the proposal for an armory in Tompkins County. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: M Recommendations Regarding Police Mayor Gutenberger reported that he had made public his recommendations on the situations that have been going on the past few months with the Police Department, Police Commissioners and citizens' complaints. In the areas in which he has authority he has di- rected that his recommenda- tions be implemented immediately. In the areas in which he made requests of Common Council, he has asked for a change in. the Charter to allow an increase in the number of police commissioners. In other areas he has made requests of existing bodies to make recommendations to him and is awaiting responses from various groups. Six Mile Creek Mayor Gutenberger reported that he has received numerous letters, telephone calls, and had personal contacts regarding the Six Mile Creek gorge. There seem to be a wide range of concerns; however, the ranger position, armed or unarmed is the number one concern. Letter from Noel Desch Mayor Gutenberger read the following letter which he had received from Supervisor Noel Desch: "IMay 1, 1984 lion. John C. Gutenberger Mayor, City of Ithaca Dear John: I note the agenda for the May 2, 1984 Common Council meeting includes a resolution establishing as policy, the first five recommendations of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee. The Town of Ithaca respect- fully requests that City of Ithaca action to adopt recommendations 1, 2, and 3 be deferred until the SEQR process, as indicated in my letter to you dated April fi, 1.984, is completed. As you can appreciate, the people of the Town of Ithaca have ri legal. right to an opportunity to (4m000� partic:i_patc in the environmental review process on these matters. The environmental review process can be expedited by the completion of Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Forms. b;c are also interested in knowing whether or not the City endorses the concept of a joint effort in the development of a Six Mile Creek Master Plan. The Ithaca Town Board is in favor of considering such ri concept. 'rely yours, cc: Town Planning; Board Towle Sta f f `.�, I4esch, Snpc1rV i sOr TOw71 Boa r-d" 3461 -4- Ma.y z; 1981 REPORT OF CORPORATE COUNSEL: Fark Billboard Case Corp. Counsel. Stumbar reported that the legislation which was passed last October that required compensation to billboard owners for removal of billboards has been vetoed by Gov. Cuomo. fie said that the Park case is pending waiting for information from Judge Swartwood of Elmira regarding the amount of money Park has made from his signs so that t. }ie city c�ii7 talat ot.Ar period -)r amortization i s reason- able. Planned Parenthood Case Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that the Knights of Columbus vs. Board of Zoning Appeals case on Planned Parenthood issue would be argued the following day in Supreme Court. Reimbursement for Police Officer Injuries Corp. Counsel Stumbar reporte t at a suit has been started with regard to a police officer's injuries on duty who lost a lot of time out of work. The city can be reimbursed for some of the monies spent from third parties who the city feels are responsible for the officer's injuries. INHS UDAG Grant Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that the amendment has been verbally approved by the HUD attorneys and he is hopeful that tiae will get written approval sometime fairly soon for the Henry St. John project. Lease Negotiations of EOC and GIAC Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that these agreements have been agreed to in principle and hopefully will be completed fairly soon. Parking Agreement wit}1_Tom kins_County Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported that a parking proposal had. been submitted to the county about a month ago but as yet he has not had a response from Atty. Williamson. Strand Theatre Alderman Killeen asked for an update on the Strand Theatre. Atty. Stumbar responded that some negotiation is being done; if we don't: have a firm proposal when the deadline is reached next week, the city will start a lawsuit. J 19 Recess Common Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened in Regular session at 9:OS p.m. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Gorge Ranger By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Study Committee has recommended that the position of Six Mile Creek Gorge Ranger be established to advise users of regulations governing Six Mile Creek and to demonstrate the City's intention of protecting such a unique natural area; now, there- fore be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council accepts the recommendation of Six Mile Creek Committee and establishes the seasonal position of Gc�r -;e Ranger (non- deputized), together with the further seasonal 1) 'Rion of Gorge Ranger (deputized) , botil positions to be filled contract and funded through the Ilepartment of Public Works budget ris Finally authorized by the Bttdgct and ndmin.stration Commi.lice; be it further the by and RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Secretary, Personnel Administrator., representatives of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee and the Superintendent of Public Cdorks, or hi-s designee, be and they hereby are requested to work with the City Attorney in: a) defining the ,()I-, spec if ications and requirements to be incorporated into the service conl.Facts; aIli b) negotiat.inL with aliv other municipal hies . +ncl i he '1'c�mpki.ns County S1101-if f to implement the "deputi_zati on" requirement and related law - enforcement. mech,tn i sm; and he 1A. further -5- May 2, 1984 347 RESOLVED, That included in the contract terms shall be the fo1.1.01Jl.11g: Seasonal. Term: June 1, 1984 through September 30, 1984 Wage: $6.00 per hour Equipment: Uniform and radio equipment: to be furnished by the City Total Weekly Hours: 60 hours combined between the two contracts; and be it. fug t }+er RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee, work together wit}, members of the Sig: }Mile Creek Study Committee to: a) immediately advertise for prospective, contractual Gorge Rangers; and b) screen all applicants and interview as appropriate; and c) male recommendations for hiring to the Budget and Administration Committee of this Common Council for review by the same at its regular monthly meeting on May 31, 1984, or earlier if possible; and be it finally RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee be and it hereby is authorized to act as necessary in funding the contracts, advertising therefor, necessary equipment and related incidental expenditures in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10,000.00. Amendment to Resolution 0) By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings ID RESOLVED, That the resolution be amended as follows: M First RESOLVED: remove phrase reading "together with the further seasonal position of Gorge Ranger (deputized), both positions." Second RESOLVED: remove phrase reading "and. b) negotiating with any other municipalities and the Tompkins County Sheriff to imple- ment the "deputization" requirement and related law- enforcement mechanism." Third RESOLVED: Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours Fourth RESOLVED: line 4, change Gorge Rangers from plural.to singular. Final RESOLVED: last line, change $10,000.00 to $6,600.00. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (S) - Peterson, Hoffman, Cummings, Myers, Romanowski Nays (S) - Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth, Schlather Mayor Gutenberger broke the tie vote by voting Aye. Carried Discussion on the Main Motion as amended followed on the floor. Amendment to Main Motion As Amended By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That an additional paragraph be added following the third RESOLVED to read "and be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works work together with representatives of the Six Mile Creek Stud\, Committee, the Corn. ;nnsel and the Chief of Police to establish a WOI,kabl o system of 1 <ic'. io conuuun.ication between t}ie Gorge (4100e Ranger and law enforcement persori:-z-1, including the Tompkins County Sheriff." Carried Unanimously Main Motion As Amended 1tII}:RfiAS, the Six Mile Creel: Stud }, Committee has recommended that the position of S:ix Mile Creek Gorge ';<anger be established to advise users oC regulations governing Six Mile Creek and to demonstrate the Cit,"; protectin; su,_1, a uni(Ille rnat.ural ,Ii-ca; nr��•;, there- (-- 1, i t I:I:SOI,A'I:D, l hat this C0mmon Council accepts the recommendation of t}re i >: '.111e Creek Commit tce and est;: fishes the seasonI position of 348 Gorge Ranger (non- deputized), to be fil.led by contract and funded through the Department of Public forks budget as finally authorized by the Budget. and Administration Committee; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Secretary, Personnel Administrator, representatives of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee and the Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee, be and they hereby are rc-rqu(<�ste(l to work with the the job specifications and requirements to be incorporated into the service contracts; and be it further RESOLVED, That included in the contract terms shall be the following: Seasonal. Terra: June 1, 1984 through September 30, 1.984 Wage: $6.00 per hour Equipment: Uniform and radio equipment to be furnished by the City Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours and be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works, or his designee, work together with members of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee to: a) immediately advertise for prospective, contractual Gorge Ranger; and b) screen all applicants and interview as appropriate; and c) make recommendations for hiring to the Budget and Administration Committee of this Common Council for review by the same at its regular monthly meeting on May 31, 1984, or earlier if possible; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration. Committee be and it here- by is authorized to act as necessary in funding the contracts, adver- tising therefor, necessary equipment and related incidental expendi- tures in an aggregate amount not to exceed $6,600.00; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works work together with representatives of the Six Mile Creek Study Committee, the Corporate Counsel and the Chief of Police to establish a workable system of radio communication between the Gorge Ranger and law enforcement personnel, including the Tompkins County Sheriff. A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Peterson, Koffman, Killeen, Haine, Holdsworth, Cummings, Romanowski, Schlather Nays (2) - Dennis, Flyers Carried PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: 1`Totion By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Romanowski WHEREAS, Six Mile Creek Gorge is a natural area of beauty, and IVIIEREAS, a Study Committee was appointed to investigate and make recommendations concerning the Six Mile Creek Gorge, and WHEREAS, the Committee produced a number of recommendations contained in a report entitled Six Mile Gorge - People and Preservation, and IfflF:REAS, Common Council. has received the report, and the Town of Tthrrcrt has requested completion c the SFQR process before adoption oC rcconuncndatir_,�IS 1, 2 and 3, pu�i:lic :access, public entrances and prohibited activities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That recommendation #5, the extension of the Overseer Committee, be adopted by the Common Council.. As a point of order, Alderman Schlather requested that the resolution presenting the recommendation of the committee which was annexed to the agenda be dealt with before ;:-.Iendmcnts are presented. 1h'-i'persuir Cummings retracted tl,=. ori�� final motion acrd presented the recommren(led `)v committee: ritural :rraa of beauty, and -7 May 2, 19 8 1 3 4 19 WHEREAS, a Study Committee was appointed to investigate and make recommendations concerning the Six Mile Creek Gorge, and WHEREAS, the Committee produced it number of= recommendations contained in a report entitled Six Mile Gore - Pcople rind 11reservati.on, a11d. i WHEREAS, Common Council has received the report, and s WHEREAS, Planning and Development uummittee has considered and recommended adoption with certain reservations listed below of recommendation No. 1 through S in f-he report. which deal with publ.i -c access, public entrances, prohibited activities, a gorge Ranger, and an Overseer Committee; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the above listed recommendations with the exceptions below noted be and hereby are adopted as City policy for Six Mile } Creek Gorge by Common Council, and be it further a RESOLVED, That the exceptions are as follows: Ln Public Entrances - the exact location and the policy for maintenance of gorge entrances are to be determined in consultation with the Overseer Committee and the BPW. Prohibited Activities - the prohibition against carrying arms Be referred to the Corp. Counsel for his legal opinion. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman f RESOLVED, That the final two WHEREAS paragraphs and the two RESOLVED paragraphs be amended to read: "WHEREAS, Common Council has received the report, and the Town of Ithaca has requested completion of the SEQR process before adoption of recommendations 1, 2 and 3, public access, public entrances and prohibited activities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That recommendation No. 3, public access, No. 4, position of the gorge ranger, and No. S, the extension of the Overseer Committee, No. 6, Circle Greenway Commission, and No. 14, signs, be adopted by the Common Council; and be it further RESOLVED, That the exception is as follows: Prohibited Activities - the prohibition against carrying arms, be referred to the Corporate Counsel for his legal action. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Resolution By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, That the Six Mile Creek resolution be tabled. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (3) - Dennis, Holdsworth, Myers Nays (7) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Haine, Cummings, Romanowski, Schlather Motion Defeated G. Sch.ickel requested that the Council consider- the approval of the first five recommendations subject i.o approval of the Environmental we Assessment of- the Town Board. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, ffaine, Holdsworth, Cummings komnn<t-.,sk i , Schlather 'gays 350 'M• 'stay 7,, 1984 A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Haine, Holdsworth, Cummings, Schlather, Romanowski Nays (2) - Dennis, Myers Carried Alderman S(-},lathei asked Lhat t.h(: 1-ccor(i show that .e rec,'Jests the Overseer Committee to take a look at the following issues and make recommendations as the appropriate seasons approach: 1) cross -- country skiing, 2) closing optional areas. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Youth Bureau ::E ui ment List By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Iloldsworth RESOLVED, That the 1984 Authorized Equipment List for the Youth be amended to include the purchase of 3 softball backstops, at a not to exceed $2,000, as requested by the Youth Bureau Director, be it further Bureau cost and RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $2,000 be transferred from Account A7111 -220, Parks and Forestry, to Account A7310- 22S,.Youth Program. Carried Unanimously Recreation Attendant Position By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the 1984 Roster of the Youth Bureau be amended to increase one Recreation Attendant position from 17 hours to 28 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $4.24, as recommended by the Youth Bureau Director, effective May 7, 1984. Carried Unanimously Audit By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Administration Committee, in the total amount of $9,287.SS, as listed on Audit Abstract #8/1984, be approve(I for payment. CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: I3y Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderpe RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 84- entitled the Zoning Map, Section 30.22 of Chapter 30 the City of Ithaca Municipal Code," be, and duced before the Common Council of the City and be it. further Carried Unanimously rson Cummings "An ordinance amending entitled 'Zoning' of it hereby is re- intro- 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 East Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, the 6th day of June, 1984 at 8:1S 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, arn(1 in general terms describing the proposed ordinance. Such notice steal_ I be hubl _fished once ;.it least. (i. fteen days prior to the public hcarii)g, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the Planning and Development Board of.the City of Ithaca and to the Tompkins County Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning ordinance for their report thereon. ORDINANCE NO. 84- (WD1Nr1NC1: A"11 :1NDING T111: 'ZONING i1:1[�, S1.i(_:TIU\ 30.22 Of: THE CITI- 01-, I TIGNCA ; IUNI C 1 fIAL C01)E . r)i'.1):+1 ".1.1) :1 \{) 1,A.��(;'II'.Il h} ?lie Comilloll Cc,unciI of t1Je C:it\ of No, 2, t q j 351 SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP. "1. That the "Official Zoning vA � ref t -hn C t' c 1 York,'' 1, � lthacrl , �e.lV i .31'IC, as last amended, is hereby amundad and changed so that the following described area presently located iu the R -3a Residential District is reclassified and changed to the R -2b Residential District: All that tract or p rrcel cif 1 ar , nituntn in th, 7it % of j,h,ca and bound generally by the west boundary of the C -SU District, the north line of East Court Street, the west property lines of properties having ifrontagc: on the west side ol Scars Street, and the south boundary of the current R -2b District as it exists south of Cascacil.la Avenue, which tract is more specifically described as containi_ng- assessment parcels 49 1 -3 through 9- 1-13, inclusive, and parcels 49 -2 -11 through 49 -2 -22, inclusive of parcels formerly numbered 49 -2 -16 and -17, as shown on current assessment maps and rolls of the County of Tompkins." 2. That in accordance herewith, the City Clerk is hereby directed to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on said Zoning Map. 1-0 SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. C7 M This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with [� law upon publication of notice as provided in g 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Alderperson Cummings read the following letter to the Council: "April 27, 1984 Dear Sears Street Property Owner: Some people in our general area, apparently, a very small number of them residents, and even fewer, owners of property on Sears Street, have taken it upon themselves to form what is now known as the 'Cascadilla Creek Neighborhood Association'. They held a meeting mot recently, of which I had no knowledge or notification. You may have read about this in the "Ithaca Journal" or the "Ithaca Times ". Now they have another meeting scheduled by the Common Council, a public hearing on this issue, for May 2, at 7:30 in City Hall, of which I again have not been notified. I don't know if you have or not, but I have not been notified. I feel this meeting is of prime importance to all of us and I hope you will appear. I will try to appear but I have to attend an important professional meeting in Binghamton all day and, if I can't get back, I will have somebody represent me. One of the possible "resolutions" suggested at the Common Council meeting was to change the zoning status from R3, which is primarily residential but allows apartments, medical offices and such support facilities as parking lots, to R2 which allows only residences, but not apartments. I think it would be very dlfflcult if not impossible to rent these houses as single family dwellings. Apparently this group doesn't understand the current and immediate future of housing in Ithaca. Cornell has recently added many rooms to their student housing and contemplate adding more. Ithaca College has just completed a now dormitor.. Therefore, the residential housing vacuncY according to atde: nan Susan Cummings in her quote in the "110ca Times," is up over 3`;, j : "m the average of 1%." She is right! There is Plenty of housinz available and there will be much more. When Ithaca arrives at a.5-: vacancy, anyone who knows anything about recd estate can tell there is a developing problem. These people are avoiding; the reality of the situation. Apparently this move has precipitated by the removal of a house (117 Sears Street) which we couldn't rent for some time. It was irreparable, any':, therefore, economically not feasible to maintain. We offered So, { to jive it :l l: ;r 1', but [11Cf'C' IderC• T. i �11.C't�:� .,G, 7 'ille City (.IIangC's dyterioldi;_ &,ta_. i FWA You h:- 1.ttOU ,li,ou, K; r«p:i.aty ,l0Vpi0,' ir4 Si W"l i" . 352 - ln - Hay z, I( 81. 1 I fee]_ that we have been good neighbors and our properties have been maintained to city standards. There is no need to change the zoning status of the neighborhood. I would appreciate your cooperation 11i mainta..ini.rlg the zoning of the neighborhood. "as is." Please make your city representative aware of your opinion. Cordially, Robert W. Baker" Alderperson Cummings registered concern that misinforma.tiorn i5 so' blithely distributed to the community which is working very hard to upgrade its neighborhood. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Collegetown Redevelopment Project - IRB Financing By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, Industrial Revenue Bond financing is an economic development tool that has been used nationally in a wide variety of public benefit development projects including many hotels, and WHEREAS, the City has prepared a comprehensive plan for the redevelop- ment of Collegetown which includes providing substantially increased parking for that area, and WHEREAS, this parking requirement constitutes an 11111151121 burden on the proposed hotel development, and WHEREAS, IRIS f ina.ncing c:an sign, i f -i ; a111.1 y i- educe the f i na1;c i ng costs of the project contributing to its economic viability, and. WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee of Common Council on April 25, 1984 did hold a public meeting on the issue of IRB financing for the Collegetown Redevelopment Project; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council endorse the concept of using IRB financing for the Collegetown Hotel Project, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council request the County Industrial Development Agency to proceed toward the issuance of these bonds should the developer choose to request their use. Amending Resolution By Al erman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, Industrial Revenue Bond financing is an economic development tool that has been used nationally, in a wide variety of public benefit development projects including many hotel complexes, and WHEREAS, the City has prepared a comprehensive plan for the redevelop- ment of Collegetown which includes providing a parking garage for that area, an improved urban park, and substantial streets and side- walks betterment, and 1,1II:REAS, this parking facility re(.:.ui relnent constitutes an unusual buruen on the proposed garage- ret.__i_1 -hotel development, and WHEREAS, IRB financing can significantly reduce the financing costs of the overall project contributing to its economic viability, and Collegetown revitalization, and NIIERF,AS, the Planning and Development Committee of Common Council on April 2S, 1984 did hold a public meeting on the issue of IRIS financing for the Collegetown Redevelopment Project; now, therefore, be it Pl;(rMXFD, That the Common Council endorse the concept of using IRI) fin,-mein- For tl«• C0110 etown 1'et,111 -hotel project :111d r�ci I i t. Further - 11 - May 2, 1984 353 RESOLVED, That the Common Council request the County Industrial Development Agency to proceed toward the issuance of these bonds should the Bevel opci" IiUt15C tv i'i:Ctll ('. ;;iiG } L. USF.:, j)7`UVldC.d Lha -(. t:IRc: County EConolnic Devel opine nt Agenc)' coat 7llues 1 -t" colllllli.tmellt to pay- ments in lieu of taxes equal to the amount of property taxes which the property would otherwise generate if not owned by County Industrial Development Agency. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the Amendments to resolution resuited as follows: Carried. Unanimously A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows: Ayes (7) - Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth, Cummings, Romanowski, Schlather Nays (3) - Peterson, Hoffman, Myers Carried 10 Residential Owner Occupancy Density Incentives (D Alderperson Cummings reported that Carol Chock has prepared a report which council members will be receiving within the coming week which recommends establishment of a special permit system in R -2 zones !�Y'1 whereby home owners who wish to convert a single house to two- family Ell house with accessory apartment will have it made easier to do. This <f would increase the housing stock, increase the rental stock and keep it in owner occupied hands. The committee is studying housing problems in the city- -the limited number of units, affordability for renters, affordability for first -time home owners, etc. The committee will be examining these problems at its meeting on Wednesday, May 9th in the Council Chambers. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Asbestos in Youth Facility By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderman Myers WHEREAS, the presence of friable asbestos in the Youth Services Building was confirmed in March 1983, and WHEREAS, such asbestos, especially in its current damaged condition, could potentially be a health hazard, which is of great concern to many of the building's users and employees, and WHEREAS, a report by Galson Technical Services, dated March 22, 1.983, stated that "the only viable corrective action is removal; this should be done as soon as practical," and WHEREAS, a decision about the long -term use and location of the Youth Facility may take longer than expected, due to its relation- ship to the proposed Stewart Park redesign and possible City /School District maintenance facilities, and WHEREAS, cost estimates for asbestos removal indicate a difference of only about $10,000 (out of a total $100,000) between asbestos removal during demolition versus removal without demolition; or encapsulation at a cost of $6S,000; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council does o b_I ic. W01 -1s tilldel- the di_rect1"11 solicit sealed bids for the removal as soon as possible. Discussion followed on the floor. }lerewi -th direct the Superintendent of the Board of Public Works to of asbestos from the Youth facility A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Crime Victim Assist;lncc Pro�,ram Ho Scc OlLded b t lE rcltln iilcr_s C()1llllillll l -1:\' LIIICI 354 12- May 2, 1984 WHEREAS, much attention has been focused on the rights and treatment of the accused and the convicted, and less <r.t.tention on the needs of the victim, and }VHEREA::), Lhere is a proposal by yin expericriced local agency 1.o estab- lish a Crime Victim Assistance program; now, therefore, be it RESOI -W*`D, Tliat the Common (,ours. 1 �»dcrscs 1 -lre �oncel�l- �f a 1oval Crime Victim Assistance program, as prol�oscd by the Oflerid.er Aid and Restoration organization. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Vacancies in Fire Department Roster Alderman Hoffman reported that the Human Services Committee had passed the following recommendation for information of the Council.: "WHEREAS, there is a need to maintain the City's firefighting capa- bility at full strength, for the protection of its citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Human Services Committee recommends the prompt replacement of firefighters who leave the force through resignation, retirement or death, in order to maintain the full, authorized roster of personnel." Fire Horns Alderman Hoffman reported that the committee had not received a report from the Fire Commi ssioners on the use of the additional minitors. The committee reiterated its request to the commissioners to submit a report on fire horns, hopefully by June 1st, for discussion at the June meeting of the committee so he might bring recommendations to the Council for its July meeting. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Fire Contract with Town of Ithaca Mayor Gutenberger reported that Supervisor Desch is nearing completion of review of the proposed fire contract, after which it will. be returned to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee for review. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS: Designation '&i f the Cornell Pottery Site as a Local Landmark Resolution To Lift from Table By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine RESOLVED, 'That the resolution, Landmarks Designation Recommendation- - Cornell Pottery Site, be lifted from the table. Carried Unanimously Referral Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine RESOLVED, That the resolution, Landmarks Designation Recommendation- - Cornell Pottery Site, be referred back to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission. Carried Unanimously Conservation Advisory Commission Alderperson Peterson reported that the CAC, at its last two meetings,. has received complaints from citizens about noxious emissions from I,1ilcox Press. The CAC sent a letter of request for explanation of the continuing problem to Wilcox Press last month, but has received no reply. Members of CAC are requesting assistance of the Department of Environmental Conservation. The CAC is also requesting that the Corporation Counsel inform them of applicable city laws to stop the emissions and the required procedures for doing so. GutC111P!r ;c? re,:ponded that there have beers discuss10115 1,: th thc, Tompkirl��, (;c,urrt:y Board of Itealth, City Prosecutor and others. d,o cr.rmentatiorr that his/her health has been c:;r Erc 111ctr rd of llc:� I th corn i_meIccliately do 5 >ome111 i n�, z. 1984 355 about it. Also, the law states that the City Engineer, or his designee, can bring some type of action. Planninsr and Development_ lioard Alderman Romanowski reported that hr had missed part of the meeting due to a conflict; the Human Services Committee was meeting at the same time. fie reported the following items: A public hearing was held on subdivision of Family Medicine Assoc.; also, action was taken on it. Valentine- Quarry FEIS was referred to committee for report and recommendations at the May board meeting. The chairman of the board had received a report on Cornell -City relations. A Stewart Park Improvements report was presented by Ms. Blumenthal. LO The board will have a recommendation on Sears Street rezoning. (X) There was discussion of a preliminary subdivision of the TOPS /UFAIR parcel. The owners wish to further subdivide. More hearing; will be held on it. EG M NEW BUSINESS: < Official Meeting Times (summer hours) By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth WHEREAS, there is the promise of summer, if not actual summer, in Ithaca during the months of June, July, August and September; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That official meeting time be changed from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. for all Common Council meetings during those months, and be it further RESOLVED, That the July meeting of Council will be held on July 11, 1984. Carried Unanimously Crime Victim Assistance Program By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson WHEREAS, crime is a continuing problem in the Ithaca community and it often causes emotional, legal and financial stress for its victims, and WHEREAS, much attention has been focused on the rights and. treatment: of the accused and the convicted, and less attention on the needs of the victim, and WHEREAS, there is a proposal by an experienced local agency to apply for funding for a Crime Victim Assistance program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council endorses the concept of a local Crime V=ictim Assistance program, as proposed by the Ithaca Rape Crisis organization. Carried Unanimously (400011 Crime Victim Assistance Program R�> Alderman Roffman Seconded by Alderperson Peterson 16IF'RI;AS, crime is a continuing problem in the Ithaca community and it often causes emotional, legal and financial stress for its victims, and IdIII:IZI:AS, much attention has been focused on tl}e rights and treatment of the accused and the convicted, and less attention on the needs ( )f the victim, and ioii' c';J A-" IN Ei ]�. l�ia�r 7 , 1.9 RESOLVED, That the Common Council endorses the concept Of a local. Crime Victim Assistance program, as proposed by the Task Porcc for t,,ittcred Women. Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT On a motion the meeting a.dj ourned at 1. 1 :4 1 p �/Clerk- ) se h A. Rundle, City P-nr