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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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:
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Jo ,ph A. Rundle, City Clerk
in C. Gutenberger, &yor