HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1985-11-06COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 249
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. November 6, 1985
PRESENT:
Mayor - Gutenberger
Alderpersons (8) - Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Killeen,
Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
ABSENT:
Alerpersons (2) - Cummings, Myers - Excused
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Director, Youth Bureau -- Cutia
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Dep. Dir., Planning & Development - Mazzarella
City Attorney - Stumbar
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Dir., Planning & Development - Van Cort
C.D. Administrator - Goldwyn
C.D. Staff - Evans
O Personnel Administrator - Best -Shaw
Dep. Fire Chief - Reeves
T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Nichols
L.I1 City Clerk Rundle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
Meeting of October 2, 1985
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meeting of October 2, 1985 be
approved as published..
Carried Unanimously
Meeting of October 18, 1985
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meeting of October 18, 1985 be
approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearin - Proposed Changes to Zoning Ordinance Amending Chapter
n ections 3U.Zb, 30.3 and 3.U.Z0 of the Cit of- Ithaca.Munici al Code
(Special Permits for Educational Uses in Residential Zones).
Resolution To Open Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Secon ed by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider changes to Zoning
Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 Sections 30.25, 30.3 and 30.26 be
opened.
Carried Unanimously
The following persons spoke to the Council in opposition to the
amendment:
Robert Matyas, Vice President Cornell University
*Thomas M. Santoro, Associate Counsel, Cornell University
James W. Mayer, 416 Cayuga Heights Road (wife is owner of
Mayer's School)
Shirley K. Egan, Attorney, Cornell University
Note: At the end of his presentation at the Public Hearing Mr.
Santoro filed a Petition of Protest pursuant to General City Law
Section 8.3 with the City Clerk which, if valid, would require a
three - fourths vote of the entire Couuncil (8 members).
Russell K. Osgood, 212 Fall Creek Drive, Professor, Cornell Law
School, requested the Council to do something, after careful con-
sideration, that will ensure that there is some ability on the part
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of the City to ensure that an educational institution puts its property
to a use that is compatible with the environment of the City.
Matt Nall, Vice President, College Relations, Ithaca College, expressed
interest in the wellbeing of the college, as well as that of the
community. He said. he has not had the opportunity to review the
details of the proposed measure whicli has the potential of impact on
Ithaca College.
Michael B. Stamm, Executive Director, Tompkins County Area Development
Corporation, asked the Council to carefully consider the potential of
negative impact the amendment might or would have on the area develop
ment.
Michael A. Tomlan, member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, thanked the
people who put time and effort into constructing an ordinance which
gives the Board of Zoning Appeals criteria on which to make a decision.
Resolution To Close Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider changes to the Zoning
Ordinance be closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Budget and A ministration Committee
Alderperson Dennis requested addition of Item 11, a resolution removing
the Southside Agreement from the table.
No Council person objected.
Human Services Committee
Alderperson Hoffman requested addition of Item C, a resolution removing
the City /Southside Community Center Agreement from the table.
No Council person objected.
Rel)ort of Special Committees and Council Liaisons
Alderperson Killeen requested the ad ition of two reports: Fire Master
Planning Committee and Circle Greenw ay Committee.
No Council person objected.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Project Growing Hope
Joel Fredell, 312 Farm Street, and JoAnn Doremus, 409 N. Cayuga Street,
Coordinator of Project Growing Hope, talked about the possible purchase
of land from NYSEG for the project and the amenities referred to in a
letter from Mayor Gutenberger dated March 1985. She,said the .land is
undesirable without the amenities and want to be sure the city will
honor its previous commitments.
Incentives for Volunteer Firefighters
Daniel L. Rhoads, 201 {V. Lincoln Street, First Lieutenant, Volunteer
Company #1, spoke to the Council in support of the Incentives for
Volunteer Firefighters.
Zoning Ordinance
William C. Bennett, President, T.C. Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the
Council in opposition to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
as it would relate to educational facilities.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR:
Proclamation
By A erperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, today young people are certainly one of our most cherished
resources for the future of our City, County, State and Nation as
well as the world at large, and
WHEREAS, 1985 has been designated by the United Nation's General
Assembly as international Youth Year, and
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WHEREAS, we in the City of Ithaca are proud of the numerous contribu-
tions and accomplishments of our community youth who reflect our ideals
and enhance our civic, social and cultural life by their active involve-
ment in school and community activities, and
WHEREAS, we also recognize, appreciate and endorse the dedicated efforts
of parents, schools and community youth programs to encourage and
support all young people, and
Now, therefore, I, John Gutenberger, Mayor of the City of Ithaca do
hereby proclaim the November 25 Tompkins County Conference on Youth
Families as our community's official celebration of International Youth
Year and do hereby pledge support of the conference and of the United
Nation's goals of development, participation and peace.
Carried Unanimously
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Six Mile Cree Overseer Committee
()) Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of appointment of William Dress
716 Elm Street Ext., to replace Martin W. Sampson who resigned on
(L� October 21, 1985.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Council approves the appointment of William Dress
to the Six Mile Creek Overseer Committee to replace Martin W. Sampson
who resigned.
Carried Unanimously
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Cornell Heights Zoning Case
City Attorney Stumbar presented the following historical perspective
on the case. He commented that he is happy that Cornell proposes
cooperation in the matter as Prof. Osgood noted when he spoke. This
is something quite new as far as the tone of Cornell is concerned. In
the past Cornell has taken an absolutist view regarding the city's
zoning restrictions and whether or not the city can in any way affect
Cornell's expansion into the neighborhoods, particularly into the
Cornell Heights neighborhood. The City has been willing to cooperate
and set up a system for orderly discussion and expansion in this regard.
In fact, before the whole appeal process started Atty. Stumbar had a
meeting with Mr. Santoro and the attorney who is representing Cornell
Heights concerning the litigation that is still pending. Both the
Cornell Heights attorney and Atty. Stumbar suggested getting together
and setting up a system, almost of contract zoning, whereby agreement
the city and Cornell and the neighborhoods could put together criteria
for expansion or moving into neighborhoods, but Cornell wasn't
interested and the city and Cornell Heights attorneys were rebuffed.
Atty. Stumbar said he is glad that Cornell is willing to talk about
the system which was discussed approximately one and a half years ago.
It perhaps would have saved the city the appeal. Because there was no
interest by Cornell at that time the city did file the appeal in the
Cornell Heights case and believe they won the case. Cornell thinks
they won the case. They are trying to appeal their victory which seems
a little inconsistent, but legal scholars will decide ultimately who
won and who lost.
There is litigation still pending which was brought by Cornell, not
the city. The city only appealed what they thought was the adverse
decision on the case that was brought on by Cornell. All through that
litigation Cornell has taken an absolutist view, saying the city has no
right to infringe on their expansion into whatever neighborhood and
that they have an exemption from zoning requirements of the city. The
city has thought otherwise and Atty. Stumbar thinks the Appellate
Division agrees with the city in part and it was the Appellate Division
who suggested that the Cornell situation should be handled under a
special permit section that the city had for other types of zoning
WHEREAS, the
1985 Tompkins County Conference on Youth & Families
scheduled for
November
2S, 1985 has been planned as a community effort
(Woo.,
to celebrate
schools and
youth and
community
to actively engage young people, parents,
organizations as partners in creating a vision
for youth in
Tompkins
County;
Now, therefore, I, John Gutenberger, Mayor of the City of Ithaca do
hereby proclaim the November 25 Tompkins County Conference on Youth
Families as our community's official celebration of International Youth
Year and do hereby pledge support of the conference and of the United
Nation's goals of development, participation and peace.
Carried Unanimously
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Six Mile Cree Overseer Committee
()) Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of appointment of William Dress
716 Elm Street Ext., to replace Martin W. Sampson who resigned on
(L� October 21, 1985.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Council approves the appointment of William Dress
to the Six Mile Creek Overseer Committee to replace Martin W. Sampson
who resigned.
Carried Unanimously
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Cornell Heights Zoning Case
City Attorney Stumbar presented the following historical perspective
on the case. He commented that he is happy that Cornell proposes
cooperation in the matter as Prof. Osgood noted when he spoke. This
is something quite new as far as the tone of Cornell is concerned. In
the past Cornell has taken an absolutist view regarding the city's
zoning restrictions and whether or not the city can in any way affect
Cornell's expansion into the neighborhoods, particularly into the
Cornell Heights neighborhood. The City has been willing to cooperate
and set up a system for orderly discussion and expansion in this regard.
In fact, before the whole appeal process started Atty. Stumbar had a
meeting with Mr. Santoro and the attorney who is representing Cornell
Heights concerning the litigation that is still pending. Both the
Cornell Heights attorney and Atty. Stumbar suggested getting together
and setting up a system, almost of contract zoning, whereby agreement
the city and Cornell and the neighborhoods could put together criteria
for expansion or moving into neighborhoods, but Cornell wasn't
interested and the city and Cornell Heights attorneys were rebuffed.
Atty. Stumbar said he is glad that Cornell is willing to talk about
the system which was discussed approximately one and a half years ago.
It perhaps would have saved the city the appeal. Because there was no
interest by Cornell at that time the city did file the appeal in the
Cornell Heights case and believe they won the case. Cornell thinks
they won the case. They are trying to appeal their victory which seems
a little inconsistent, but legal scholars will decide ultimately who
won and who lost.
There is litigation still pending which was brought by Cornell, not
the city. The city only appealed what they thought was the adverse
decision on the case that was brought on by Cornell. All through that
litigation Cornell has taken an absolutist view, saying the city has no
right to infringe on their expansion into whatever neighborhood and
that they have an exemption from zoning requirements of the city. The
city has thought otherwise and Atty. Stumbar thinks the Appellate
Division agrees with the city in part and it was the Appellate Division
who suggested that the Cornell situation should be handled under a
special permit section that the city had for other types of zoning
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problems. When they suggested that, the city did not have a mechanism
for putting educational expansion into a permit section. The whole
process didn't exist at that time. Therefore, it was by the order of
the Appellate Division that the city was compelled to set up a permit
situation for educational use if it wants to have any control at all
over continued expansion of educational functions. That is how we got
where we are now.
Cornell has been aware for months that the permit procedure had been
referred to Charter and Ordinance Committee and the city was in the
process of setting up such a system. There was no representative of
Cornell at the Charter and Ordinance Committee meetings and there was
no input.
Discussion followed on the floor. Alderperson Holdsworth asked at what
point the city is now. Atty. Stumbar responded that Cornell filed an
appeal and a motion to dismiss that appeal was made by the Cornell
Heights lawyer with Atty. Stumbar joining in that motion, and it was
granted so Cornell's appeal was dismissed at that point. Then Cornell
brought on a motion to appeal by permission to the Court of Appeals
and that has been pending in the Court of Appeals for some time. As
part of his answer on paper on that motion, so the process of permit
would not come as a complete surprise to Cornell, Atty. Stumbar in-
cluded in his papers that this was something that was pending, that it
would be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee and that it
was being discussed and would probably make the whole appeal moot
because the city would probably have such a permit system by thertime
the Court of Appeals decided to take the appeal. Cornell has known for
several months that the permit procedure had been referred to Charter
and Ordinance and the city was in the process of setting up such a
system.
Alderperson Holdsworth asked when the motion for permission to appeal
was filed. Atty. Stumbar responded that it was filed about three
Months ago.
Alderperson Holdsworth asked if Cornell is willing to withdraw that
motion pending discussion should the city decide to take that route.
Atty. Stumbar said that they have not given any indication or response.
Alderperson Schlather asked when the affadavit wherein Atty. Stumbar
mentions it was going to committee was served on Cornell. Atty. Stumbar
responded that it was served before it was actually in committee. There
was no response or inquiry on Cornell's part as to what the committee
is doing. Tonight was the first he had heard from Cornell in response
to the legislation.
Alderperson Schlather commented that the matter has been in the Charter
and Ordinance Committee on August 22, September 12 „ September 23 and
on the Council floor on October 2, 1985.
Atty. Stumbar said he wrote a letter two weeks ago to University
Counsel enclosing a copy of the proposed legislation, telling him
there would be a hearing on the issue on November 6, 1985. A copy
was sent to the Cornell Heights Attorney,
REPORT OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Rep. Nic ols informe t e Council of the following meeting schedule:
'It,
On November 13, 1985 the Tompkins County Board of Representatives is
having a public hearing on the old hospital.
On November 14, the Board is scheduled to set the corners for the new
jail. The. Board passed the bonding that day.
On November 19, 1985 the hearing on the budget will be held and pre-
sumably the 1986 budget will be passed after that.
On November 25, 1985 a Conference on Youth will be held at Ithaca
College which is sponsored by the County Youth Board.
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The Octopus
Rep. Nichols quoted the Trumansburg Free Press as saying that people
in the outlying towns are so "sick" of the season activity and endanger-
ing their lives at the Octopus that they think they probably should be
boycotting businesses. She commented that it does seem that now that
Council is seriously deliberating the future of what to do with
Rte. 96, correct information should be published. Council is not
dawdling around on this; it is not Council's fault that the Octopus is
there and she thinks some of these things should be made more generally
known and perhaps remove some of the antagonism that people in sur-
rounding villages feel who are extremely frustrated, when they write to
the state saying they want alternative C, and the State replies that
the city is going to choose.
Mayor Gutenberger said the NYSDoT will be in town the night of
November 19 for the next public presentation of the refinements of
the three plans on the Octopus.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Incentives for Volunteer Firefighters
By Alderperson Hoffman: Secon e y Alderperson Haine
(0 WHEREAS) the City of Ithaca has developed a fire department that
utilizes both paid and volunteer firefighters, and
l,f) WHEREAS, such a department permits substantial cost savings by the City
and increases the available pool of firefighters, and
�.,. WHEREAS, the need to recruit and maintain volunteer firefighters is
especially acute, in light of a recent downward trend, and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Human Services Committee has studied
the question of volunteer firefighter incentives and has prepared a
report with recommendations for action; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council affirms its strong commitment to main-
taining and strengthening the volunteer component of the City of
Ithaca's fire department, and be it further
RL'•SOLVED, That the recommendations of the Human Services Subcommittee
on Volunteer Incentives are endorsed, and the Board of Fire Commis-
sioners, the Fire Chief, and the Volunteer Companies are asked to
implement said recommendations.
Amending Resolution
By Al erperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the last RESOLVED of the resolution be deleted.
Carried Unanimously
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Sc lather: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the last RESOLVED be amended to read as follows:
RESOLVED, That the recommendations of the Human Services subcommittee
on Volunteer Incentives are endorsed and the economic aspects of these
recommendations are referred to the Budget and Administration Com-
mittee for consideration in the 1986 Budget, and the Board of Fire
Commissioners, the Fire Chief and the Volunteer Companies are asked
to implement the non - economic aspects of these recommendations.
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Handicapped Accessibility Report
Allerperson Hoffman report that the Human Services Committee has
received and reviewed the September 1985 "Report on Accessibility of
City Programs, Activities, Services, and Facilities to the Handi-
capped," prepared for the City by Carol Chock. The Human Services
Committee unanimously endorses the proposed schedule of expenditures
for Priority 1 improvements in the Transition Plan. The recommended
1986 level of funding for these improvements is $23,226. The
Committee suggests that an appropriate source for these funds would
be the Revenue Sharing Program since the Transition Plan is linked to
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Revenue Sharing Proram requirements. The Committee also urges that
the allocation of administrative costs ($3,871 - 200) be done in such
a wav that overall coordination and supervision of the improvements
is assured, and that they are implemented in a timely fashion.
Mayor Gutenberger requested that Item C, a resolution removing the
City /Southside Community Center Agreement from the table, be taken up
under Old Business.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance Amending Sections 30.2-7), 30.3 and 30.26 of Chapter 30
Entitled "Zoning" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
ORDINANCE NO. 85 -14
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 30.25, 30.3 AND 30.26 OF CHAPTER 30
ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING SECTION 30.25.
That S 30.25, District Regulations Chart, is hereby amended as
follows:
In Use District R -1, Column 2, revise Item 5 to read:
'S. Library, fire station.' Revise Item 9 to read:
19. All school and related buildings.'
In Use District R -3, Column 2, revise Item 9 to read:
'9. Nursery school, child day care center.' Revise Item 13 to
read: _
'13. Uses 7 -9 under R -1.'
In Use District B -1, Column 2, add Item 6 to read:
16. Public, parochial and private school.'
SECTION 2. AMENDING SECTION 30.3(78).
That Section 30.3(78) is hereby amended to read as follows:
178. 'School' shall mean a public, private or church - affiliated
establishment for the education at all levels of children and /or
adults in subjects or skills.'
SECTION 3. AMENDING SECTION 30.26(C)(2) SO AS TO RENUMBER THE
EXISTING PARAGRAPH AS '(i)' AND ADD A FURTHER SUBDIVISION AS FOLLOWS:
'(ii) In addition to the plan requirements set forth in subsection
(i a ove, an applicant for a s ecial permit for a school or related
use must provi e the following information: Information on the nature
of the pro Dosed uses to e conducted or facilities t be located on
III )remises, including but not limited to courses of stu y and su -
jects to be offered, size and com osition of t e stu d e n t b o dy to b e
accommo ate , size of faculty and staff re uire ail ours of
operation an annual periods of operation) and type and location of
support t acilities required; information concernin t he type ol n
number of livi�ccommo ations w is may be required to serve any
increase in the institution's enrollment resultin from the proposed
action, including the location and availa ility of t ose accommodations;
documentation of its evaluation of suitable alternative sites for the
propose activity, toget er with reasoning supporting its preference
for the site for which a special permit.is sought; detailed information
on the occu ant j lit o eration, and use of c emical, iological
or radioactive agents expected in connection with t e propose activity.'
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SECTION 4. AMENDING SECTION 30
ING PARAGRAPHS INTO THE FOLLOWING
SUBDIVISION (iv) ALL AS FOLLOWS:
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26(C)(4) TO SUBDIVIDE THE FOLLOW -
SUBDIVISIONS AND TO ADD A NEW
(i) Neighborhood retail or service commercial facility in R -2
and R -3 districts:
a. Same
b. Same
(ii) Towers or structures for the transmission or receipt of elec-
tronic communications signals in connection with any commercial or
business enterprise, in any zone:
a. Same
b . Same
C . Same
(� d. Same
t_1) (iii) Towers or structures for use in the generation of electricity
�)) or use on the premises where such tower or structure is located,
t- in any district:
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a. Same
b . Same
c. Same
d. Same
'(iv) S ecific standards applicable to a school and related buildings
(600" in all Residential Districts R -1, R -la, R -1 , R -2; - R -3, R -3a,
R-3 b, R -U :
Notwithstanding the criteria set forth in Section 30.26(C)(3)
above, which criteria shall not apply hereto, no special Alm
it
be granted by the Board of Appeals unless the proposed use
or activity meets the following requirements:
a. If the proposed use is the expansion of an educational use
then applicant must s ow a need to expand into the resi en-
tial area rather than into a less restrictive area.
No special permit shall be granted by the Board of Appeals
unless the applicant can demonstrate that there is no
reasonable alternative to location or ex ansi.on on t e
site proposed.
b. The location and size of the use the size of the site in
relation to it, the operations in connection with the use
and the arking and traffic related to the o erations shall
not be suc as to create a significant hazard to the safety
or general welfare of the stir-rounding area.
C. The proposed use or operation shall not produce or present (600"', substantial danger of excessive noise, noxious odors, noxious
or harmful discharge , f e fire or explosion, radiat ion, chemical
or -toxic release, or or conditions injurious to the health
or general welfare o occupants o near y properties.
d. The size and use of the facility, or the concentration with
similar facilities in the neighborhood, shall not beso
su stantiall out of _27-0-Portion to the character ot t e
neighborhood as to jeopardize the continued use of the
neighborftood for residential purposes.
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SECTION S. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately and
with law upon publication of a notice as provided
the Ithaca City Charter.
Discussion followed on the floor.
in accordance
in 9 3.11(B) of
City Attorney Stumbar commented that Cornell University filed a protest
at the beginning of the meeting which he doesn't believe is valid;
however, a vote on the ordinance requires a three- fourths vote of the
entire Council (8 members) if it proves to be valid.
Mayor Guten.berger recommended tabling the amendment for a month.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Recess
TFeCouncil recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at
9:45 p.m.
Amendment to Municipal Code (Handicapped Grievance Procedure
By Al erperson Sc lat er: Seconded by Al erperson Hoffman
ORDINANCE NO. 85 -15
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED "HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY"
TO THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York, as follows:
Section 1. That ,a new Chapter to be known and designated as
Chapter 4 entitled "Handicapped Accessibility" is hereby added to the
City of Ithaca Municipal Code to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 4
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY
g 4.1 Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that the City of Ithaca
does not discriminate against the physically handicapped in its pro-
vision of access to public facilities or public meetings, in employ-
ment opportunities, or in provision of services, programs and benefits,
and to ensure that a formal grievance procedure exists for anyone who
believes that such discrimination has occurred.
S 4.2 Definitions
A. A facility with "barrier -free access" can be entered and used
by a person in a wheelchair, without assistance from another person.
This term is further defined in subdivision five of section 50 of
Public Buildings Law of New York State.
B. "Discrimination" means any act or attempted
the unequal treatment or separation or segregation
or denies, prevents, limits or otherwise adversely
vidual's benefit to and enjoyment of the services,
ment opportunities, and public facilities provided
Ithaca.
act that results in
of an individual,
affects that indi-
programs, employ -
by the City of
C. "Physically handicapped" means:
1. impairment requiring confinement to a wheelchair; or
2. impairment causing difficulty or insecurity in walking or climb -_
ing stairs or requiring the use of braces, crutches or other artificial
supports; or impairment caused by amputation, arthritis, spastic condi-
tion or pulmonary, cardiac or other ills rendering the individual semi -
ambulatory; or
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3. total or partial impairment o
or likelihood of exposure to danger
f hearing or sight causing insecurity
in public places; or
4. impairment due to conditions of aging and incoordination.
D. "Public facility or building"
operated by the City of Ithaca, but
rented or leased to others.
means any facility or building
shall not include any facility
E. "Public meeting" means the official convening of a public body
for the purpose of conducting public business.
F. "Public body" means any entity, for which a quorum is required
in order to conduct public business and which consists of two or more
members, performing a governmental function for a public corporation
as defined in section sixty -six of the New York State General Const;-v,:�-
tion Law, or committees or subcommittee or other similar body of such
public body.
S 4.3 Public Meetings
Any public body meeting within the City of Ithaca shall make or cause
to be made all reasonable efforts to ensure that its public meetings
are conducted in facilities that permit barrier -free access to the
physically handicapped.
8 4.4 Public Buildings
All public buildings within the City of Ithaca that are likely to be
used by physically handicapped persons shall have at least one entrance
and exit which provide barrier -free access for those confined to a
wheelchair. There shall be barrier -free access to all floors of a
public building where programs or services are offered to the public.
If a public building is likely to be used by the physically handicapped
for any extended period of time, such as for a meeting, then said
building shall include barrier -free restroom facilities for those con-
fined to a wheelchair.`
9 4.S Provision of Services, Programs and Benefits
To the extent that it is reasonable
programs and benefits provided by or
of Ithaca shall be equally available
handicapped.
and practical, all public services,
financially supported by the City
and accessible to the physically
S 4.6 Opportunities for Employment and to Provide Contractual Services
In providing the opportunity to apply for municipal employment or to
bid upon a municipal contract, the City of Ithaca shall not discrimi-
nate on the basis of physical handicap. Employment examinations and
interviews shall be scheduled for locations with barrier -free access.
S 4.7 Obligation of City Contractors
The City of Ithaca shall require
a contract with the City of Ithaca
against any employee, applicant for
of materials or services or program
disability or handicap.
that any individual who enters into
shall agree not to discriminate
employment, subcontractor, supplier
participant on the basis of physical
S 4.8 Designation of Handicapped Access Coordinator
The Mayor shall appoint a City employee to be Handicapped Access Co-
ordinator for the City of Ithaca. The Coordinator shall help coordinate
and facilitate City efforts to improve handicapped access, shall receive
complaints from aggrieved persons, and shall make every effort to ensure
prompt and equitable resolution of complaints. The Handicapped Access
Coordinator shall serve until a new appointment is made. If the person
designated as Handicapped Access Coordinator leaves City employment, the
Mayor shall name a replacement as soon as possible.
S 4.9 Grievance Procedure
T e following grievance procedure is established to provide the City
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with a formal process for rospondin,, to complaints alleging disct•imina-
tion, on the basis of physical handicap, in the City's employment
practices, provision of programs, services or benefits, or in provision
of equal access to public facilities and public meetings.
A. The Grievance should be in written form and contain as much in-
formation as possible about the alleged discrimination, including
complainant's name, address, phone number, and location and description
of problem. It should be submitted by the complainant and /or his or
her designee within 35 calendar days of the alleged violation to: The
Handicapped Access Coordinator, Cit\- Hall, 108 East Green Street, Itha�
N.Y. 14850. Complainant may submit any information she or lie deems
relevant, including statements from witnesses or other concerned parti``
Other arrangements for submission of a grievance such as a personal
interview or tape recording will be made available for the visually -
impaired or those with motor impairments, upon request to the Program
Coordinator.
B. The Handicapped Access Coordinator shall acknowledge receipt of
a complaint within S working days, copying the Chairperson of the
Human Services Committee of Common Council and the City department in-
volved. The Handicapped Access Coordinator may at this time request
that additional information be supplied by the complainant within 10
working days of request. The City department and /or individual involved
shall be given the right to respond to said grievance within 5 working
days of notification.
C. Within 20 working days of receipt of the complaint, or of any
additional requested information, the Handicapped Access Coordinator
will respond in writing (and verbally, if requested) to the complainant
and /or his or her designee, copying the Chairperson of the Human
Services Committee and the City Department involved. The response will
offer a resolution, explain the position of the City of Ithaca with
respect to the complaint, or notify- the complainant of actions taken to
resolve the complaint.
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D. Grievance shalV�-be presumed resolved unless complainant, in
writing and within 10 working days of receipt of response, appeals to
the Human Services Committee of Common Council in care of the Chair-
person, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850, copying
the Handicapped Access Coordinator and the City department involved.
In addition to the written appeal, a hearing may be requested at which
the complainant may appear personally, or through a designated indi-
vidual and /or bring an advocate. The appeal, including a hearing, if
requested, will be considered at the next scheduled meeting of the
Human Services Committee or within 3S calendar days of receipt of the
request -- whichever is sooner. The City department and /or individual
involved shall be given the right to respond to the grievance during
the appeal.
E. The Human Services Committee shall notify the complainant and /or
his or her designee, of the final resolution within 35 calendar days
of the meeting or hearing.
Notification shall be in writing (and verbally, if requested), with
copies to the Handicapped Access Coordinator and to the City depart-
ment involved.
F. If the program coordinator determines that, because of time
constraints, the complainant will be effectively denied redress under
the normal procedures even if successful, (e.g., the program will be
over, or the job will be filled, before a hearing and determination
can be accommodated under the above schedule) then Steps
(above) may be bypassed, and the Program Coordinator may request the
Chairperson of the Human Services Committee to convene a special
meeting of the Committee to hear the grievance and provide a final
determination in a timely manner. The Program Coordinator, the com-
plainant and /or the complainant's designated representative, and the
City Department Head or individual involved shall be invited. The
Human Services Committee shall notify the complainant and /or his or
her designee of the final resolution within 5 days of the hearing.
Notification shall be in writing (and verbally, if requested) with
copies to the Program Coordinator and to the City Department involved.
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G. Complaint shall be presumed resolved unless complainant
initiates litigation pursuant to Section SO4 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1983 or other applicable Federal agency rules.
In addition to the above, the complainant may also appeal to the
Tompkins County Human Rights Commission. All complaints received by
the Handicapped Access Coordinator, and responses from the City of
Ithaca or Human Services Committee will be kept by the City of Ithaca
for a period of three years. These documents may be requested by
the Office of Revenue Sharing should an investigation into alleged
discrimination on the basis of handicapped status be initiated."
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.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
f� BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
rX� Youth Bureau Application to New York State
0) By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
i1_1 Youth Bureau Application to New York State
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded y Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for
continuation of the Youth Bureau project to the New York State Division
for Youth for its approval, and, if approved, to apply subsequently
to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended
on said project, as provided by Chapter SS6 of the Laws of 1945, as
amended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That such application is in all respects approved, and
John C. Gutenberger, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly
execute and submit said application to the New York State Division
for Youth for its approval, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall take effect January 1, 1986.
Carried Unanimously
Audit
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded
RESOLVED, That the bills audited
stration Committee, in the total
Audit Abstract #20/1985, be appr
by Alderperson Peterson
and approved by the Budget and Admini
amount of $34,164.73, as listed on
oved for payment.
Carried Unanimously
Revenue Sharing Proposed Use Hearing
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise
for a Public Bearing on the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds in the 1986 Budget, to be held by the Budget and Administration
Committee on Monday, December 2, 1985, at Central Fire Station, 310
West Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
Carried Unanimously
Revenue Sharing Budget Hearing
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise
(Woo" for a Public I-fearing on the use of Revenue Sharing Funds as they relate
to the total 1986 Budget, to be held by the Common Council on Wednesday,
December 4, 1985, at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers, 108
East Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
Carried Unanimously
Finance Department Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Dennis: Secon_e y Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the 1985 Personnel Roster of the Finance Department be
amended as follows:
Add - 1 Office Manager position
Delete - 1 Deputy Chamberlain position
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Discu Sion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Office Manager Appointment
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That Joyce Day receive a contingent promotion appointment to
the position of Officc Manager in the Finance Department, effective
November 11, 1985, at an annual salary of $18,865, and that the Civil
Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this positic
Carried Unanimously . J
Youth Bureau Facility Capital Project
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded y Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, this Common Council, on February 6, 1985, authorized the
establishment of a Capital Project, known as "Youth Bureau Facility
Construction," Project No. 203, in the amount of $779,000, consisting
of the following:
Design and Specifications $ 59,000
Relocation of Inlet Road 10,000
Construction and Site Improvements 710,000
and
WHEREAS, bids for construction in the total amount of $1,403,674
have been received and approved by the Board of Public Works, on
October 23, 1985, and
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has reviewed the
Board of Public Works recommendations and deleted $32,800 from the
General Construction Bid by removing Alternate 9 - Entrance Canopy,
and adding $68,500 for_ Contingency, thereby bringing total authoriza-
tion for this project to $1,508,374, requiring a need for an addi-
tional $729,374; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the additional $729,374
to be financed as follows:
From: A1990 Contingency $ 36,500
Capital Project #204 22,000
Bond Anticipation Note .670,874
$7291,374
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Hol sworth: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That all alternates be removed from successful bidders
except alternates nos. 6 and 7 under the general contractor, bringing
total authorization to $1,415,847.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion as Amended
WHEREAS, t is Common Council, on February 6, 1985, authorized the
establishment of a Capital Project, known as "Youth Bureau Facility
Construction," Project No. 203, in the amount of $779,000, consisting
of the following:
Design and Specifications $ 59,000
Relocation of Inlet Road 10,000
Construction and Site Improvements 710,000
$77931000
and
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WHEREAS, bids for construction in the total amount of $1,403,674 have
been received and approved by the Board of Public Works, on October 23,
1985, and
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has reviewed the Board
of Public Works recommendations and deleted $32,800 from the General
Construction Bid by removing Alternate 9 - Entrance Canopy, and adding
$68,500 for Contingency, thereby bringing total authorization for this
project to $1,415, 847, requiring a need for an additional $636, 847;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the additional $636,847
to be financed as follows:
From: A1990 Contingency $ 31,847
Capital Project #204 22,000
WHEREAS, it is generally recognized that many needs and conditions
of the City of Ithaca have significantly changed since 1971, and that
the Master Plan should reflect these changes, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee requested that the
(Wwl Planning Board investigate the need for updating the Master Plan and
make recommendations concerning the best method to update the Plan,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has submitted a report which recommends
that the plan be updated through a planning process known as Strategic
Planning, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has included $35,000 in his recommended budget for
the purpose of updating the Master Plan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby recognizes the need to update
the City's Master Plan and endorses the concept of Strategic Planning
to accomplish this update.
Discussion followed on the floor.
At Alderperson Schlather's request, Dep. Planner Mazzarella explained
to the Council what Strategic Planning is and how it differs from the
Master Plan.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the last WHEREAS be struck from the resolution.
Carried Unanimously
Further discussion followed.
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
NYSEG Land Purchase Offer
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, the Common Council at its September 1985 meeting authorized
the purchase of certain land owned by the New York State Electric and
Gas Corporation, contingent upon the City of Ithaca's receipt of
partial project funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission,
and
Bond Anticipation Note
S83,000
36,, 847
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A vote on the main motion
as amended resulted as
follows:
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE:
Master Strategic Plan
<[
By Alderperson Killeen:
Seconded by Alderperson
Haine
WHEREAS, the Master Plan
for the City of Ithaca was adopted in 7.971
and has not been amended
since its adoption, and
WHEREAS, it is generally recognized that many needs and conditions
of the City of Ithaca have significantly changed since 1971, and that
the Master Plan should reflect these changes, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee requested that the
(Wwl Planning Board investigate the need for updating the Master Plan and
make recommendations concerning the best method to update the Plan,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has submitted a report which recommends
that the plan be updated through a planning process known as Strategic
Planning, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has included $35,000 in his recommended budget for
the purpose of updating the Master Plan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby recognizes the need to update
the City's Master Plan and endorses the concept of Strategic Planning
to accomplish this update.
Discussion followed on the floor.
At Alderperson Schlather's request, Dep. Planner Mazzarella explained
to the Council what Strategic Planning is and how it differs from the
Master Plan.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the last WHEREAS be struck from the resolution.
Carried Unanimously
Further discussion followed.
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
NYSEG Land Purchase Offer
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, the Common Council at its September 1985 meeting authorized
the purchase of certain land owned by the New York State Electric and
Gas Corporation, contingent upon the City of Ithaca's receipt of
partial project funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission,
and
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WHEREAS, the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation has requested
that the City of Ithaca remove the above stated contingency, and
WHEREAS, the removal of the con rtingency reflects the City of Ithaca's
intentions regarding the property, enhances the City's application to
the Appalachian Regional Commission, and will serve to secure the
employment retention and creation goals of the City's development plan,
and
WHEREAS, the revised purchase offer proposal has been endorsed by the
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency /Community Development Agency, and the
Planning and Development Board; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and directed to
execute a-revised purchase offer to New York State Electric and Gas
Corporation with no contingency regarding Appalachian Regional Commis-
sion funding upon the advice of Corporate Counsel and the Director of
Planning and Development, with a closing to be scheduled in 1986 at a
time mutually agreed upon between the buyer and the seller following
Public Service Commission approval of the sale.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Holdsworth asked what the total cost of the land would be
and was told by Glenn Goldwyn that it would cost $186,000. Mr.
Holdsworth asked what fund this would come out of and was told that
$35,000 would come from General Revenue, $127,000 from CD funds which
has been approved by HUD, and $24,000 from UDAG interest which is now
in the bank. Mr. Holdsworth asked if we can expend those monies for
this project currently without amendment to any federal application.
The response was "yes, we have HUD's permission to do it.
Mr. Goldwyn said the city has a pre - application to A palachian
Regional Commission which proposes that we will add 150,000 of ARC
funding to the project and as a result of thit will go ahead and buil�
a road into the site and extend sewer and water lines into the site,
and the landscaping and topsoil for the gardens (the amenities that
were referred to in the package) for which the Community Gardens have
$42,000. Two acres of land are to be dedicated to the Community Gardens.
Under the ARC format, as approved by the Council in September, rovided
the ARC comes through with the funding, we would be committing 249,000
of city funds to accomplish the infrastructure. The figure would become
the basis for the lease of six sites within the project. If the ARC
funding doesn't come through, the purchase offer with no contingency
would take effect. We would still buy the site; we would not be
obligated to any of the additional infrastructure at that time. At
some time in the future the city would clearly choose to extend the
infrastructure in order to make use of those interior industrial sites,
but the extent of the city's expenditure commitment under this purchase
offer if the ARC money doesn't come through, is $35,000.
Discussion continued on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That the following be added: "and be it further RESOLVED,
That no money shall be expended in any manner whatsoever without re -.
ceipt of 1000 of the ARC funding, and approval of Common Council,
beyond acquisition of the land for $186,000."
Carried Unanimously
A copy of the letter of March 28, 1985 from Mayor Gutenberger to
Eileen Erickson, Coordinator, PROJECT GROWING HOPE, INC. is attached
hereto but not incorporated herewith.
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Killeen, Haine, Dennis,
Nays (2) - Hoffman, Peterson
Absent (2) - Cummings, Myers
Holdsworth, Romanowski, Schlather
Carried
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Control of Trailers and Containers
By Al de Killeen: Secon e by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, several businesses in the City of Ithaca are using trailers
and cargo containers as permanent or semi - permanent buildings, and
WHEREAS, under existing law these structures are not regulated as a
similarly -sized conventional building would be, and
WHEREAS, their unregulated proliferation constitutes an unsightly and
uncontrolled addition to the local landscape; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the matter of drafting legislation to control trailers
and cargo containers be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee
of Common Council for their consideration and further action.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Lower South Hill Rezoning - Introducing Proposed Changes to the Zonin
Ordinance and Provii ing for Public Notice and Hearin
~� By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
WHEREAS, The City of Ithaca has established a process of land use
planning and zoning to guide and regulate the use and development of
property, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Planning and Development recognized that the
lower south hill neighborhood, which is composed predominantly of
single and two family residences has undergone considerable pressure
for conversion to multiple housing, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has studied the 100 -200 blocks of
Prospect, 200 -300 blocks of South Aurora, 200 -300 blocks of Pleasant,
and 100 -200 blocks of Hudson Streets and has= determined that the
(600" existing R -3 zoning district may not be appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee has heard the concerns
of the neighborhood to seek stabilization of their area; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 85- , entitled, "An Ordinance Amending
the Official Zoning Map and Section 30.25 of Chapter 30 of the City
of Ithaca Municipal Code," is hereby 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, 108 East Green Street in the City of
Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, the fourth day of December, 1985, at
7:30 p.m., and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such public hearing by
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 hearing, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the Planning
and Development Board of the City of Ithaca and to the Tompkins County
Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning ordinance
for their report thereon.
ORDINANCE NO. 8S-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND SECTION 30.25 OF CHAPTER 30
OF THE CITY OF ITIIACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Tthaca, New York, as follows:
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SECTION 1. AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
"l. 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 -3b and R -3a zoning district
is reclassified and changed to the R -2a zoning district:
All that tract or parcel of land bounded on the north and west by
the southern boundary of the right -of -way of 1-Judson Street; on the
east by the western boundary of the right -of -way of Hudson Street; on
the south by the northern boundary of the right -of -way of Prospect
Street; on the west by the eastern boundary of the right -of -way of
South Aurora Street, said tract containing all of tax assessment
parcels 81 -4 -1 through 81 -4 -3 inclusive, and 82 -1 -1 through 82 -1 -10
inclusive, as shown on the current tax assessment maps and rolls of
the County of Tompkins, and
All that tract or parcel of land bounded on the north and west by
the southern boundary of the right -of -way of Prospect Street, on the
east by the western boundary of the right -or -way of South Aurora
Street, on the south by the northern boundary of the right -of -way of
Pleasant Street, and on the west by the eastern boundary of the right-
or-way of Turner Place as it intersects with Spencer Street, said
tract containing all of tax assessment: parcels 81 -8 -1 through 81 -8 -18
inclusive, and
All that tract or parcel of land bounded on the north by the southern
boundary of the right -of -way of Prospect Street on the east by the
western boundary of the right -of -way of Hudson Street, on the south by
the northern boundary of the right -of -way of Pleasant Street and on
the west by the eastern boundary of the right -of -way of South Aurora
Street, said tract to include all of the tax assessment parcels 81 -5 -1
through 81 -5 -7 inclusive, and 82 -2 -1 through 82 -2 -18 inclusive."
2. That in accordance herewith, the City nerk 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 a notice as provided in Section 3.11(B) of
the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Unanimously
Stewart Park
Al erperson Killeen reported that a series of design firms have been
visiting the city and making presentations in su port of the city's
application to NYSCA which ultimately may yield 25,000 to do design
work on the Stewart Park renovation scheme that we spent considerable
time with last year.
Recycling Task Force
Alderperson Killeen reported that the Task Force made a presentation
which was pretty well recorded in the newspaper to the Planning and
Development Committee some weeks ago. There is every indication that
continuation requests will be appearing in the budget hearings of the
Budget and Administration Committee.
Clinton Hall
Alderperson Killeen
newspaper also, and
Mayor particularly,
rescued by Mr. Cias
track record.
commented that this item was dealt with in the
is an excellent example of city government, the
brokering a situation that has been effectively
chi, a well- known preservationist who has a good
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
nnouncement o . Fleeting
Alderperson Killeen announced that the City -Town Fire Master Planning
Committee which was scheduled. to meet on November 19, 1985 have re-
scheduled their meeting. It will be held on December 3, 1985; specific
details will come on that. fie invited the Human Services Committee to
join in the meeting.
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Circle Greenwav
Alderperson Killeen reported that a distinguished Central New York
organization, concerned with Nature Conservancy, gave their annual
award "Friend of the Land" to two Ithacans: to Elizabeth Mulholland,
Chair of Circle Greenway, for her long -term service to local environ-
mental concerns; and to Prof. Rich Fischer for his career effort with
Nature.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sout side Community Center Agreement
Alderpersons Dennis and Hoffman decided to delay action on the agree-
ment until the next Budget and Admir:istration Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
bseth A. Rundle, City Clerk hn C. Gutenberge ,, Mayor
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