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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1984-06-06COMMON COUNC] i.. E'ROCEF.1) INGS CITY OF I'THACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting b4. June 6, 1984 357 PRESENT: Mayor - Gutenberger Aldermen (10) - Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman., Holdsworth, Killeen, Myers, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather OTHERS PRESENT City Controller - Spano Deputy Controller - Cafferillo Director, Youth Bureata -- Cutia (400e, Acting Supt, of Public: 11iorl s Doi.tg,'be -rty Building Commission ±e) - Hoard Directo-,: , Planning r 'ceveloi- ,,men, vai -, Fire Chief - Tuckerman Deputy Fire Chief - Reeves Community Development Admin. ­ Goldwyn Housing Specialist Evans Personnel Administrator -- best yaw �O B.P.W. Commissioner - Gerkin (,1 °) Fire Com!ni.ssione-rs Teeter, A,� Iexs Ta, t„1) Pres., Firefighters Local 737 Van Orman City Clerk - Rundle (-C -i Supervisory Town of Ithaca - Desch CY] Asst. Grants Administrator - Eckstrom .; Atty. Representing Dr an City Rep., Bd. of Rep. - Lifton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Guteenbeerger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of the May 2, 1984 meeting Alderman Schlather requested t e following correction: On page 2, with regard to the public comments of Alan Diefenbach, 117 Ithaca Road, he did speak about Six Mile Creek, with specific emphasis on the creation of a clothing optional area in Six Mile Creek. The significance of that is then noted on page 8, whereby Alderman Schlather asked that the record show that lie requests the Overseer Committee to take a look at the following issues and make recommendations as the appropriate seasons approach: 1) cross - country skiing, 2) clothing (not closing) optional areas. Alderperson Peterson requested the following correction: On page 7, Amending Resolution, the first RESOLVED should read: "That recommendation No. 3, prohibited activities (not public access) Resolution By Al— Berman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 2, 1984 meeting be approved as corrected. Carried Unanimously SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Pu lic hearing-- ProposecBZoning Map Amendment- -Sears Street Re (4wooll m -Tt on to Open 'Public Hearing By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider the proposed Zoning Map Amendment -- -Sears Street, be declared open. Carried Unanimously The following persons spoke in favor of rezoning .Sears Street to R -2b: Ashley Miller, 118 Cascadilla Avenue Toni Shelley, 118 E. Court Street Jake Cedai-strom, 120 Seai-s Street Francie Viggiani, 1.14 Cascadilla Avenue F:sthei- Speilman, 123 Cascadilla Avenue Rishi Raj, 919 E. State Street r -2- June 6, 1984 William J. Leberman, Attorney representing Dr. Robert IV. Baker, spoke to the Council,referring to a set of written objections to the proposed rezoning of Sears Street which lie had distributed to the Council that day.' lie also presented a series of photographs of the Sears Street area. lie asked the Council to consider the flexibility that is inherent in the R-- ')a district, the totality of the circumstances involved, the type of neighborhood all around and the fact that the rezoning is not goring to really preserve a neighborhood per se because there is essentially very little neighbor- hood left. lie said instead it will extend a finger of neighborhood housing into what is essentially a commercial district. On behalf of Dr. Baker, he asked the Council to reject the proposed rezoning ordinance, Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Alderman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider the proposed Zoning Map Amendment- -Sears Street, be declared closed. Carried Unanimously Public Hearing -- 1984 -85 Community Development Application Resolution To Open Public Hearing By Al erman Dennis: Secon e by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider the 1984 -85 Community Development Application be declared opened. Carried Unanimously Rex Van Gorden, President of the Board of Challenge Industries, thanked the Community Development staff for their review of the grant proposals, commented on the need for the grant (about $10,000) to increase accessibility of the building, and asked for continued support of their effort. Roger Smith, Executive Director, Challenge Industries, commented on improvements to the accessibility of the building and its i_mpoTtance. IIe also said that Challenge needs to develop vocational training services. He commented that increased accessibility is one part of a major significant capital improvement to the building. Deirdre Silverman, R.D. 1, Town of Danby, Coordinator of Emergency Community Shelter, described briefly the kind of things the organiza- tion is doing and said the money from the grant is needed to help acquire a permanent facility. Also, they would like to include transitional housing so they can provide supervision in easing persons into the community and making them better able to function as regular members of the community. Resolution To Close Public Bearing By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider the 1984 -85 Community Development Application be declared closed. Carried Unanimously CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA: Mayor Guten erger requested the Council to deal with items that the public were present to address. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COI`MITTEE: Community Development Application By Al erperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Killeen IVIIEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the need to continue efforts which enhance and preserve residential neighborhoods, Ithaca's economic base, and community facilities, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee has reviewed the pro- posed Community Development Block Grant Application as adopted by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency /Community Development Agency and endorsed by the Planning and Development Board, now, therefore, be it 3- .June 6, 1954 359 RESOLVED, That the Common Council approve the 1984 -85 Community Development Block Grant: Small Cities Ludget as recommended by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency /Commiinii Development AgeT-,cy- recommenda- tions, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council herey authorize and direct the Mayor to sign the completed applications as described in the I11RA /CDA recommendation. Discussion followed on the floor. J'�Athe Evans answered apiestions of the Council. (4000" A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (9) Pete. `un, fuoftmai;, !,.i.1J;;C`�): Maine, Der_,izS, Cummings, Romaiiowski, Schlat;::� Nays (1) - Myers Carried CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Proposed Ordinance Amending the Zoning iyiap, Section 30.22 of Chapter 30 Entitled "ring" - Sears Street By Alderman Sc ather- �.,econ�ic ed ITT, "k.I de -,per son Cuwri.:gs ORDINANCE NO. 84 -9 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONI \G ASAP, SECTION 30.22 OF THE CITY OF ITHAC.A MUNICIPAL UC3DE BE IT ORDAINED AN ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP. "l. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New Yorh," as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the following described area presently located in the R -3a Residential District is reclassifeu and changed to the R -2b Residential District: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the City of Ithaca. 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 frontage on the west side of Sears Street, and the south boundary of the current R -2b District as it exists south of Cascadilla Avenue, which tract is more specifically described as containing assessment parcels 49 -1 -3 through 49 -1 -13, inclusive, and parcels 49 -2 -1.1 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. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. 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. Discussion followed on the floor. (awoe A vote on the resolution resulted as follotvs: Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA: Budget and A ministration Committee Alderman Dennis requested t e ollowing: Item XVI. B. Amend Mayor 1984 Equipment List -- should be changed to read the purchase of one Model 8- Electronic typewriter (not Selectric II). Item XVI. K. health Insurance Contract - -A substitute resolution will be presented. -4- June 6, 1984 1160 No Council member objected. VII. Report from Board of Representatives Al erman Ho man requeste that Item VI1 Te moved to a later place on the agenda as Rep. Lifton had indicated he would arrive later in the meeting. No Council member objected. Planning and Development Committee Al erperson Cummings requested the addition of a third resolution to Item XIV. E. Six Mile Creek. The addition, Endorsement and Acceptar of Items 1 and 2, Public Access and Public Entrance Into Six Mile Creek Study Area, has been circulated. No Council member objected. Charter and Ordinance Committee Alderman Sc hat er requested that Item XV. B. Sewer Use Ordinance, be moved into the position of VII. Report from Board of Representatives which will be heard later in the agenda. No Council member objected. Valentine Place Rezoning Alderman Ho swort requested that Items XIV. V. Valentine Place Rezoning and XV. C. Valentine Place be handled together. No Council member objected. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Citywide Recycling Victoria E. Brouwer, 110 Columbia Street, representing the League of Women Voters, expressed support for the citywide curbside recycling program, and strongly urged that the city implement the six -month pTl'ot program proposed. In addition she recommended that the municipal ordinance requiring recycling be revised to complement and encourage the program. Fire Department Roster Chief Tuc erman of the Ithaca Fire Department spoke to the Council, requesting that they keep the roster of the department at its current authorized strength at least until a master plan is devised. Kiwanis Paper Drive Edward Arnold, 130 Campbell Avenue, commented, that the recycling program being instituted will, to some extent, affect the Kiwanis paper drive and its results; it may affect their ability to carry out some of their activities, but they are going to try to continue as they have been doing. Fire Department Roster 1. Bernar Van Orman, President, Uniform Fire Fighters in Ithaca, informed the Council that Chief Tuckerman referred to 44 firefighters currently on the roster; however, one is on light duty clue to injury and one has retired. He asked that, if the Council cannot defeat the resolution on the agenda, they put it on hold until they have talked to the fire officials. Fire Department Dorotry Sholeen, 206 N. Titus Avenue spoke to the Council, saying thy,, in her brief encounters with the Fire Department, she wished to encourage the Council, with regard to the Fire Department, both paid and volunteer firemen, to do whatever they can to support their morale. Also she encouraged the Council to vote for the radio receivers that will enable the fire horns to go when needed and not when not needed. `i- 'iIJIe .3 `) Valentine Place Rezoning Chris 7.in er, 104 Valentine Place; on behalf of Valentine Place Neighborhood Alliance, presented a statement and petition support-ing the Charter and Ordinance Committee resolution as described in Agenda Item XV -C, and opposing the Planning and Development Committee resol- ution as described in Item XIV -B. Valentine Place Rezoning Hilda HanEnson, 707 E. State Street, spoke to the Council in opposition to development on Valentine Place. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Valentine Place Rezoning By Al erperson Cumm ings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL INTRODUCING PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 84- entitled, "hn Ordinance amending the Zoning Map, 9 30.22 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, and. be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public hearing ill. (yl) the matter of the adoption of the atoresaid 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 11th d.ay of July, 1984 Cl) at 8:15 P,M., and be it further RESOLVED, "That the City Clerk give notice of such public hea.rir,g by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper, specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing will_ be held., and in general terms describing the proposed ordinance. Such notice shall be published once at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing, and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the Board of Planning and Development and to the Tompkins County Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning ordinance for its report thereon. ORDINANCE NO. 84- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, SECTION 30.22 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP. "1. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York," as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the following described area presently located in the R -3a Residential District is reclassified and changed to the R -lb Residential District: "All that tract or parcel. of land situate in the City of Ithaca and bounded generally by the northwesterly boundary of property known as No. 901 East State Street, the northwesterly and southwesterly boundaries of property known as No. 903 East State Street, the south - westerly boundaries of properties known as 909 and 911 (rear) East State Street, the northwesterly and southivesterly boundaries of pro- perty known as No. 112 Valentine Place, the southeasterly boundaries of properties known as Nos. 112, 106 and 104 Valentine Place and No. 915 East State Street, the northeasterly boundaries of properties known as Nos. 901, 903, 909, 911 (front), and 915 East State Street, the northeasterly boundaries of properties known as Nos. 919, 921 -23, 931 and 933 East State Street, the southeasterly boundary of property knol\Tn as No. 933 East State Street, (front and rear), the southwesterly and northwesterly boundaries of property known as No. 933 (rear) East State Street, the southwesterly boundary of property known as No. 931 -0- June 6, 1984 362 East State Street, a portion of the southeasterly boundary of pro- perty known as No, 109 Valentine Place, the southwesterly and north- westerly boundaries of property known. as No. 1 -09 Valentine Place, the northwesterly boundaries of properties known as Nos. 1.07 and 10E Valentine Place and No. 919 Fast State Street. "The properties so designated are further identified on the current assessment maps and rolls of the County of Tompkins as assessment parcels 83 -2 -15.1 through 83 -2 -22, inclusive; 89 -2 -1; 89 -3 -1 through 89- 3 -5.2, inclusive; and 89-3 -13, 89- 3 -1.4, and 89 -3 -15; anal. Woodcock Street "2. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York," as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the following described area located in the P -1 Public and Institutional District is reclassified and changed to the R -3a Residential District: "All that tract or parcel of land. situate in the City of Ithaca known as No. 113 -115 Valentine Place, which parcel is also identified on the current assessment maps and rolls of the County of Tompkins as assessment parcel 89 -2 -2. "3. That the reclassification and change of all properties identified. in subsections 1. and 2 of Section 1 of this Ordinance shall. be con- tingent on approval by the Common Council of a contract between the developer of assessment parcel 89 -2 -2 and the City, which contract shall require: 1) that no more than a total of fifteen (15) dwelling units may be built on assessment parcel 89 -2 -2 in addition to those presently existing on the site; 2) that the owner(s) of assessment parcel 89 -2 -2 provide, in form satisfactory to the City, assurance that the occupancy of any dwelling unit built on the premises pursuant to the contract shall be within limits prescribed for the R -1 zone; 3) that the bearing value of the soil shall be determined. for building sites prior to construction, and foundations shall be proportioned to provide a minimum of absolute and differen- tial settlement, in compliance with the requirements of the applicable building codes; 4) absolute protection of the 'no- build' areas of the parcel, which are indicated in Figures 16 and 8, respectively, of the Draft and the Final Environmental Impact Statements, dated July 15, 1983 and February 7, 1984, prepared for the City by Roger Trancik, ASLA, Urban Design Consultant, in relation to the proposed rezoning of this property; 5) a clear plan of mitigation measures for environmental impacts associated with the construction phase of new dwelling units built on the site pursuant to the contract; 6) design of residential structures so that each dwelling unit built on the subject parcel pursuant to the contract has at least one (1) wall in common with another dwelling unit; 7) construction of safe emergency vehicle access, in accordance with the recommendations of the Fire Chief; and 8) binding design review. "4. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby directed to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on said Zoning map, following approval by the City of the contract referred to here - inabove. Ju,,e 6, ' 1984 36:3 SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall flake effect Ij- ,imediatel_a and in accordance ivi th law upon. publication of notice as provided in g 3.11.(B) of the Ithaca. City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (3) - Killeen, Dennis, Cummings (� - Nays (7) - Peterson, Hoffman, Haine, Holdsworth, Myers, Romanowski, Schl_ather I,Soti_orn Defeated. Valentine Place Rezoning By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL INTRODUCING PROPOSED CHANGES TO ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 84- entitled, "An. Ordinance amending the Zoning Map, g 30.22 of Chapter 30 entitled, 'Zoning' of the Cit.), of If:haca Municipal Code" be and It hereby i-; int.roduced 0-1 of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and be it �)) further (a RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public hearing in <r the maiter of the adcption of the 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 11th day of July, 1984 at 8:15 P.M., and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of by the publication of a notice in the offici fying the time when and the place where such be held, and in general terms describing the Such notice shall be published once at least to the public hearing, and be it further such public hearing al newspaper, speci- public hearing wi_l.l proposed ordinance. fifteen days prior RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the Board of Planning and Development and to the Tompkins County Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning ordinance for its report thereon. ORDINANCE NO. 84- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, SECTION 30.22 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows:. SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP "1. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York," as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the following described area presently located in the P -1 Public and Institutional District is reclassified and changed to the R -3a Residential. District: All that tract or parcel of land situate in the City of Ithaca and known as No. 115 South Quarry- Street, being further identified on the current assessment maps and rolls of the County of Tompkins as assessment parcel 83 -2- 24.21. "2. That the reclassification and change of said parcel shall be contingent on approval by the Common Council of a contract between the owner of the parcel and the City, which contract shall require: 361 MA June 6, 1984 1) that the bearing value of the soil shall_ be determined for build=ing sites prior to construction, and foundations shall be proportioned to provide a minimum OF absolute and differential settlement, ill compliance with the requirements of the applicable building codes; 2) absolute protection of the 'no- build.' areas of the parcel., which are indicated in Figures 16 and 8, respectively, of the Draft and the Final Environmental Impact Statements, dated July 15, 1983 and February 7, 1.984, prepared for the City by Roger Trancik, ASLA, Urban Design Consultant, in relation to the proposed rezoning of this property; 3) a clear plan of mitigation measures for environmental impacts associated with the construction phase of new development on the site built pursuant to the contract; 4) design of residential structure so that each dwelling unit built on the subject parcel pursuant to the contract has at least one (1) wall in common with another dwelling unit. 5) construction of safe emergency -k,ehicle access, in accordance with the recommendations of the Fire Chief; 6) binding design review; and 7) a reasonable number of dwelling units, or a reasonable amount of development for uses permitted by the Zoning Ordinance for the Use District in which the property is located, to be negotiated with the City. "3. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby directed to make or cuase to be made the necessary changes on said Zoning Map, following approval by the City of the contract referred. to hereinabove." SECTION 2, EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of notice as provided in S 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (3) - Killeen, Dennis, Cummings Nays (7) - Peterson, Hoffman, Haine, Holdsworth, Myers, Romanowski, Schlather Motion Defeated CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Propose- Or finance A-men cing tie Zoning Map, Section 30.22 of Chapter 30 Entitled - "Zoning " -- Valentine Place By Al erman Sc at her: Secon e y Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 84- entitled "An ordinance amending the Zoning Map, Section 30.22 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, 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 Council Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 East Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, the 11th day of July, 1984 at 8:15 p.m., and be it further I F_� -9 Junc 6, 198 /1 RESOLVED, Tliat the City Clerk give nocic:; of by the publication of a notice in the offi_ci fying the time when and the place where such be held, and in general terms describing the Such notice shall be published once at least to the public hearing, and be it further 365 such public hearing al newspaper, speci- ptiblic hea.; -i.ng will proposed ordinance. fifteen days prior 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 pro- posed zoning ordinance for their report thereon. (4w" ORDINANCE NO. 84- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP, SECTION 30.22 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 . AMENDING ZONING M. =kP. j" "l That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York," ()� as last amended, is hereby amended and clanged so i:hat the following described areas presently located in the R -3a Residential. District and P -1 Public Use District are reclassified and changed to the R -1a ( Residential. Distri.ct:. All that tract or parcel of land situate in. the City of Ithaca and described generally as follows: Beginning at a point located on the southerly boundary of East State Street at its intersection with the westerly property line of 901 East State Street; thence easterly along the southerly boundary of East State Street, which is also the northerly boundary of the currently zoned R -3a District, to the westerly boundary of the currently zoned R -lb Residential District; thence southerly along the westerly boundary of said R -lb Residential District to a point on said line as it bounds the existing P -1 District marked by the intersection of the .city water line with the R -lb boundary, which point is just northerly of the Six -Mile Creek gorge rim; thence in a generally westerly direction along the course marked by the current placement of said water line as it bends and curves through the existing P -1 zone to the southeasternmost corner of the most easterly structure now standing on the so- called Ithacare site currently located in the P -1 zone; thence along the southern- most outline of said structure and adjacent structures to the north- western corner of the westernmost adjacent connected building to a point marked by the intersection of said corner with a sanitary sewer line; thence along the course marked by the route of said sanitary sewer line as it bens and curves in a roughly northwesterly course which is roughky parallel to the Six Mile Creek gorge rim to a point marked by the eastern boundary of the public right -of -way at the confluence of Quarry Street, Ferris Place, and the so- called Columbia Street footbridge; thence along the easterly boundary of saic public right -of -way in a generally northeasterly direction to the existing southerly boundary of the R -3a District which fronts on East State Street; thence along the southerly boundary of said R -3a District, which is also the rear property lines of the southern or southwesterly 800 block of East State Street to the westernmost boundaries of the property located at 901 East State Street; thence (4W., along the western boundary of said property known as 901 East State Street-to the point or place of beginning; excepting herefrom and retaining and continuing as a P -1 District all that parcel and tract of land within the aforesaid described property which is it- self known and described as follows: 366 -_10- June 6, 1984 Beginning at a point marked by the southwesterly corner of the property known and designated as 901 East State Street; thence in a. generally southeasterly direction along the rear property lines of the 900 block of East State Street to a point located on the rear property lines of the properties situated on the west side of Valentine Place, which line is also located on the north- easterly boundary of the so- called Ithacare site; thence generally southwesterly along the rear property lines of the Westside Valentine Place Place properties, which is also the easterly boundary of the so- called Ithacare site to a point marked by the intersection. of said. Jane with a gas utility line now located on the Ithacare premises which is northerly of the driveway which connects Valentine Place to the Ithacare buildings; thence along a course marked by the route of said Ras utility line to the east side of a culvert; thence to the south and around and including said culvert tb the west side of said. culvert; thence in a generally northeasterly direction along a line which is SO feet westerly of the center course of a drainage ravine to a point in the southerly line of the existing R -3a zone which fronts on East State Street; thence along said southerly boundary of said R -3a zone approximately 50 feet to-the point or place o,f beginning, SECTION 2. The aforesaid description shall be added to the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York" as a footnote so as to better define this district. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE. DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in. accordance with law upon publication of notice as provided in S 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (9) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Hold.sworth, Cummings, Romanowsl:i, Schlather Nays (1) - Myers Carried Sewer Use Ordinance Common Council on M By Alderman Schlat Local Law placed in final form on desks of ay zli, lyt5L+) er: Se— conded by Alderman Killeen LOCAL LAW NO. I OF THE YEAR 1984 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III ENTITLED "SEWERS" OF CHAPTER 245 ENTITLED "WATER AND SEWERS" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 245.39 -a ENTITLED "REGULATING THE USE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS AND DRAINS, PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL, THE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION OF BUILDING SEWERS, AND THE DISCHARGE OF WATERS AND WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEMS, THE TREATMENT AND PRETREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF SUCH FACILITIES AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS LAIC'." THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOWN OF ITHACA, AND TOWN OF DRYDEN ARE HEREIN- AFTER REFERRED TO AS THE MUNICIPALIrTY Be it Enacted by the Municipal Board of the Municipality as follows: (COPY ATTACHED TO MINUTE BOOK) Carried Unanimously COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Hotel Par king Project-- Collegetown Mac Travis announced that after serious consideration he had reached the conclusion that the llotel /Parki.ng Project in Collegetown is not feasible. Because of construction costs and interest rates the pro- ject will not go. Mr. Travis expressed thanks to all who have worked on trying to put the project together the past 18 months. ..11 - Jung 6, 1984 Mayor Gutenberger .commented on behul i of the commiTini -ty that Mr. Travis should hold'his head very, proud and very high for the integrity that he has shown all th�-ougil 1-his project and the commitment he has shown to this community. He has been. ful-ly up front with Common Council,, the agency and the community ass a whole. Recess Common. Council recessed at 10:12 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at 10:17 p.m. REPORT FROM BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: Commissioner Of Social Services (awo", Rep. Donald Lifton reported that the Board of Representatives have interviewed a pool. of finalists that were selected by staff and. now have to decide amongst that pool. They held an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters; howev;:r, Cris was only to Meal with pro- cedure. Fire in Library Rep. Li.ton reported that the fire in the library happened. in an area that was going through asbestos -removal.. The work crew was using an electrical outlet that was isolated where their work was so they had a cable extending to the equipment. That cable over= heated, causing the fire. It was his understanding that damage. was slight. The Board have a steering committee which would meet the following day to determine extent of damage, etc. National. Guard _Armory Rep. Lu ep ton rotte7 on the status of the proposed hatioi;.a.l. Guard Armory near the airport on land owned by Cornell University. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Gutenberger commented that he was not prepared at that time to make appointments which he is working on. He assured. the Council and public that, in light of the announcement that Mac Travis had made, East Hill and Collegetown in particular, is not going to be forgotten by the City. They will start, the following morning, reviewing and looking into other options of what can be done in the Collegetown area to revitalize the area. It will be necessary to call a Special meeting of the Council by the 1Sth of June when he has information to bring to them. At that time he said he will. probably have the appointments ready which lie should have made that evening. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Youth Services Facility (Asbestos) By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Haine RESOLVED, That sufficient funds be allocated by Common Council to cover the estimated cost of removal of asbestos from the Youth Services Facility ($100,000) and be it further RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be directed. to solicit sealed bids for (1) removal of asbestos in conjunction with demolition of building, and (2) removal of asbestos without demolition. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Motion By Alderman Romanowski: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled for 30 days /until the regu- lar July Council meeting, for the determination of a final home for the Youth Bureau. Youth Services Facility (Location) Alc erman IIo -i— ?fiian reportecT —t ia] t the following resolution had been passed by the human Services Committee for recommendation to the Council: 368 -12- June 6, 1984 "WHEREAS, the present Youth Services Facility is in need of replace- ment or substantial renovation, and WHEREAS, numerous youth programs are enhanced by the facility's proximity to Stewart Park and the Middle and high Schools, and WHEREAS, present efforts to redesign and improve Stewart Park could make it even more beneficial to Youth Bureau activities, and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau staff and board have expressed. strong and united support for the present location, and *h WHEREAS, other possible sites for the Youth Services Facility have been explored and none has proven to be as suitable as the present location; therefore, The human Services Committee unanimously recommends that, from the standpoint of delivery of youth services, the present location near Stewart Park is the preferred site for the Youth Facility (in either a new or renovated buildi.ng). Because the Stewart Park location is somewhat distant from most City neighborhoods, we recommend that every effort be made to continue to publicize the availability of transportation to Youth. Bureau programs, for those who need it." Police Commissioners Alderman Hoffman reported that the following recommend.ai: ion had been made by the Human Services Committee; "The Committee recommends that the Board of Police Commissioners be expanded from three to five, all appointed by the Mayor, and that no more than two persons from any one ward be on the Board at the same time. Quorum should be raised from two to three." g Alderman Killeen asked what the Charter F, Ordinance Committee are doing about the Board of Police Commissioners, Alderman Schlather responded that the Committee had active discussion on it. At the last meeting of the Committee, they endorsed expansion to S, but are in the process of rewriting the duties and responsibilities section and expect to have it before Council at the July meeting. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Recycling Task— as Force By Al erperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman WHEREAS, Source separation and recycling of materials can be a relatively simple and positive way to conserve resources and energy, if the process is made convenient and routine for citizens, and. WHEREAS, recycling reduces the use of landfills and their impacts; namely serious environmental problems and greatly increased costs as new guidelines are imposed and new sites must be located, and WHEREAS, Common Council has, since February 1981, encouraged the development: of a convenient, Citywide recycling program, through the establishment of the Recycling Task Force and the allocation of sufficient funds to operate such a program during 1984, and WHEREAS, after considerable volunteer effort, the Recycling Task Force has developed a proposed pilot program that can operate within the allocated budget, and which will not interfere with existing city waste collection operations, and WHEREAS, a local market exists for the primary materials to be re- cycled (paper, glass, aluminum and cardboard) and prices are comparable to those projected; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council proceed with the Citywide Recycling program proposed by the Recycling Task Force, by awarding the collection contract; by authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for accompanying educational activities; by entering into a long- term contract for purchase of collected materials, if necessary; and by soliciting bids for the appropriate collection vehicle and equipment, if needed. 0fle 6 , 19641 Amending Motion 361%) By�Al Alderperson —Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That the last paragraph he ameded 1n -read as follows: "RESOLVED, That Common Council proceed with the Citywide Recycling program proposed by the Recycling Tasl: Force, accepting the bid F) °om the Ithaca Scrap Processors for $10,500, using their own vel-,icle, and authorize the Mayor to sign this contract, following consultation with Corporate Counsel. Discussion followed oi the floor. A vote on the Amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (9) Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Ha.ine, Dennis, Holdsworth, Cummings, Myers, Schl.if -her Nay (1) Romanowski Carr.i.ed A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows: Ayes (9) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth Cummings, Myers, Sc_h]ather Nay (1) Romanowski Carried i 1 Six Mile Creek - -Lead Agency Des i.,jnation By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded– Al.derperson Haine WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is the funder of the Six Mile Creek Gorge �-� Preserve project and will fund such items as i:he gorge ranger, radio cn communications, and educational m<alerials, and WHEREAS, the City if Ithaca is primarily responsible for actions in the gorge area, including stream and slope maintenance, dam repairs, and regulation of activities; now, therefore, he it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca be designated lead agency in environ- mental review for Items 1 and 2 of i:he Six Mile Study report (public access and public entrances), exclusive of the designation of an entrance through Town of Ithaca properties. Carried Unanimously Six Mile Creek -- Environmental Assessment Declaration By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson WHEREAS, the Six Mile Creek Study Committee has completed the City of Ithaca's Environmental Assessment Form for Items 1 and 2 (public access and public entrances) of the Six Mile Creek Study Report, and WHEREAS, all identified small to moderate impacts in the area have been adequately mitigated, and WHEREAS, the potential large impact of public controversy with the Town of Ithaca and its residents will be mitigated by joint meetings of City and Town officials to select a mutually agreed upon site for a town entrance, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been designated lead agency; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Common Council make a negative declaration on the Environmental Assessment Form for Items 1 and 2. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Peterson, Hoffman, Maine, Holdsworth, Romanowski, Cummings, Schlatlier, Myers Nays (2) - Killeen, Dennis Carried Six Mile Creek -- Access Entrance By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, Six Mile Creek Gorge is a natural area of beauty, and WHEREAS, a Study Committee was appointed to investigate and make recommendations concerning the Six Mile Creek Gorge, and -14- June 6, 1984 370 WHEREAS, the Committee produced a number of recommendations contained in a report entitled S=ix Mile Gorge - People and Preservation, and WHEREAS, Common Council_ has received the report, has approved recommendations No. 3, 4, S, 6, and 14, and has delayed action on No. 1 and 2 at the request of the Town of Ithaca in order to determine responsibility for completion of the SEQR process, and WHEREAS, a joint City /Town Committee is being established to carry out the environmental review process in the area of Town entrance to the watershed, with the Town acting as lead agency in this con- cern, and WHEREAS, the City has been determined to be the lead agency in Items 1 and 2 excluding the Town entrance and, on the basis of the EAF, a negative declaration has been made; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That recommendations No. 1 and 2 be adopted by the Common Council. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Motion By Alderman Schlather: Seconded RESOLVED, That the resolution be whether the gorge ranger position employee designation. by Alderman Roman.owski tabled until the decision is made will be handled by contract or Car.ri.ed. Unanimously 91 CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Proposed Ordinance Amen in C apter 32 Entitled "Landmarks Preservation" By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Al erperson Cummings ORDINANCE N0. 84 -10 AN ORDINACE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 ENTITLED "LANDMARKS PRESERVATION" OF THE CITY IF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE, _J BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. That Chapter 32 entitled "Landmarks Preservation" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows: 1. That a new Subdivision to be known and designated as Sub- division E of S 32.5 entitled "Organization of Commission" to follow Subdivision D is hereby added to said Chapter to read as follows: "E. Committees. For the purpose of reviewing and acting upon applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, pursuant to S 32.7 of this Chapter, the Landmarks Preservation Commission may, by rule, establish pro- cedures for the appointment or selection of permanent or ad hoc committees, consisting of four (4) members of the Commission, and for the assignment to such committees of such applications for action." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided. in. S 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Unanimously Reapportionment By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives is currently in the process of reapportioning its legislative districts throughout the county, including its five districts within the City of Ithaca, and 1.5- ,,tune .6, 1984 3'71. WHEREAS, Elie issue of reapportionment gas been fuel; discussed by this Common Council with the assistan'.,0 o-� Ci_ty and. County PJ.anning Department staff in 1981 prior to t-hc : E;aI.;I;or':ionmen.t of the Cj.ty ward boundaries by Local Law No. 4 e3i ic-tcd November 14, 1.981, and WHEREAS, the Charter and Ordinance Committee of this Common. Counci1 . has met jointly with the County's Reapportionment Committee to further discuss this issue and related concerns, including the advisability of retaining similar geographical boundaries for both the wards and legislative districts throughtout the City;;now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council requests and urges that the Tompkins County Board of Representatives adopt as its legislative districts the same boundaries which are currently in effect for the five wards within the City of Ithaca,; and be it further RESOLVED, 'That the City Clerk is directed to forward copies of this action to members of the Board of Representatives. Carried Unanimously BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Mental Health Agreement 1.0 By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by alderman Schlather. (fir) RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City be, and they are, Hereby (L. ?") authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins ( 0i County Mental Health Board, for the year 1984, to provide a four -week summer day camp program to provide mentally retarded /developmentally disabled children of the resident,; of the County of Tompkins (and r others) personal enjoyment and. fur, dur.j_i,g the carap session, and to teach recreational activities that the campers might participate in upon completion of the camping session, will be desirable and. bene- ficial to such residents; and to provide recreational leisure time activities to mentally retarded /developmentally disabled adults during times when regular agency services are not operating, so as to provide opportunities for increased socialization. experiences, to improve over- all physical condition and general health and to provide experience which will promote personal feelings of success, self worth, accomp- lishment and achievement, for a fee not to exceed $41,832. Carried Unanimously Amendment of Mayor 1984 Equipment List By Alderman Dennis: Seconded y Alder-man Schlather RESOLVED, That the 1984 Authorized Equipment List for the Mayor's Office be amended to include the purchase of one IBM Model 8S electronic typewriter, at a cost not to exceed $1,700, as requested by the Mayor, and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $1,700 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency, to Account A1210 -210, Office Equipment. Carried Unanimously Amendment of D.P.W. 1984 Personnel Roster By Alderman Dennis: Seconded y Alderman Schlather WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works is implementing the provisions of the realignment approved by Common Council in February, 1982, and WHEREAS, the Assistant to the Superintendent presented to a joint session of the Board of Public Works and the Budget and Administra- tion Committee a Staffing Roster Report in October 1982, recommending that two (2) Automotive Mechanics and one (1) Automotive Mechanic Helper would be necessary to complete the assumption of maintenance responsibility for the Engineering & Utility Division equipment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1984 Personnel Roster of the Department if Public Works be amended, as recommended by the Board of Public Works, as follows: Add - 2 Automotive Mechanics Add - 1 Automotive Mechanic Helper 372 -16- June 6, 1984 and be it further RESOLVED, That one (1) Automotive Mechanic Mechanic Supervisor in the Water and Sewer its Personnel Roster in the 1985 budget, and one (1) Automotive Division be deleted from Carried Unanimously City Engineer Starting Salar, By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the start for the City Engineer be for salary established at $34,350, that being Step VI on the 1984 Executive Unit Compensation Plan, as recommended by the Board of Public Works. Carried Unanimously South Aurora Street Bridge Repairs By Alderman Dennis: Secon ed by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That $45,000 be authorized for necessary repairs to the pedestal portion of the north abutment o:E the South Aurora Street Bridge, as recommended by the Board of Public Works, and be it further RESOLVED, That $45,000 be transferred from Capital Reserve #4 - Bridges, to the Bridge Account, A5120-435, Contractual Services, Carried Unanimously No. 9 Fire Station Roof Replacement By Alderman Dennis: Seconded y Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $10,000 be provided to re- place the roof over the Apparatus Room on. No. 9 Fire Station, as recommended by the Board of Fire Commissioners, and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $10,000 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency, to Fire Department Account A3410 -435, Contractual Services. Carried Unanimously Fire Department 1984 Personnel Roster By Al erman Dennis: Secon e y Al Terman Schllther RESOLVED, That the 1984 Personnel Roster of the Fire Department be amended by eliminating one (1) Firefighter position, effective June 11, 1984. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth, Cummings, Schlather Nays (5) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Myer, Romanowski Mayor Gutenberger voted Nay, breaking the tie vote. Motion Defeated Amendment of Fire Department 1984 Authorized Equipment List ByAlderman Dennis: Seconded y Al erperson Maine RESOLVED, That the 1984 Authorized Equipment List for the Fire Department be amended in include the purchase of three (3) radio receivers, at a cost not to exceed $1,530, as requested by the Boar-' of Fire Commissioners, and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $1,530 be transferred from Account A1990 Contingency, to Account A3410 -225, Other Equipment. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (9) - Peterson, Hoffman, Myers, Romanowski, Nay (1) - Holdsworth Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Cummings, Schlather Carried J --17- June 6) 7984 Town of Ithaca Fire Contract 37:1 By Aleman Dennis : Seconded by Al d(i rman Ki_17.eern RESOLVED, That the contract between i he City and Tol•an of Ithaca, for fire services from January 1� ' )84 , to Dc:ce;nber 37., 7985, be approved, and that the Mayor and Cii.y Clerk be authorized to sign and execute such contract on behalf of the City. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Motion By Alderman Romanowski: Seconded by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled until the Special. meeting of the Council on or before June 1S, 1984. Carried Unanimously Family and Children Services Contract. By Alderman Dennis: Seconded 15y Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and Family and Children's Service of Ithaca be renewed for the period July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1985, at a cost. not to exceed $5,431, as recommended by the Personnel Adli-iini strator., and be it further RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to i sgil the f•.,1 Agreement subject to approval of the Corporate Counsel as to form. Carried Un.ani_mously j Health Insurance Contract By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by h..Idermarn Myer RESOLVED, That the Contract between the City of Ithaca a;rd Health- care Administrative Services of New York, to provide administrative, claims - processing services for the City of Ithaca health insurance plan, be extended for a period of up to six (6) months, and. not to exceed December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Audit By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Budget and Adminis- tration Committee, in the total amount of $15,803.02, as listed on Audit Abstract #10/1984, be approved for payment. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS: Human Services Coalition Alderperson Peterson reported that the report on Youth Bureau Services should be ready by next month. Hydropower Commission Alderman Dennis reported that the Hydropower Commission are having a series of meetings, starting next week, with consultants, which wll run into August concerning the Fall Creek projects. Meetings are open for all councilmen to attend. Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Alderperson Cummings reporte that the Landmarks Commission has been dealing with the issue of the new large phone company switch boxes in Landmarks Districts. It has been advised by the Asst. City Attorney that it has the authority to refuse permission to put the boxes in. They have asked the phone company to bring back plans for alternative sites which are less visible. ADJOURNMENT: On a mot Lon the meeting adjourned at ll :51 p.m. r, Jo ,ph A. Rundle, City Clerk in C. Gutenberger, &yor