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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1985-12-16COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Z F1' 3 A _ Special Meeting 5:15 P.M. December 16, 1985 PRESENT: Mayor - Gutenberger Alderpersons (].0) - Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Killeen, Myers, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Stumbar Fire Chief - Olmstead Dir., Planning & Development - Van Cort Dep. Dir., Planning & Development - Mazzarella T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Stein Alderpersons Elect - Booth, Lytel City Clerk - Rundle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Guten erger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance'to the American flag. �1 ) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Discussion of Department of Social Services By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded y Al erperson Killeen �� WHEREAS, Tompkins County has determined that the present offices of I:►M the Department of Social Services (DSS) do not adequately meet the needs of the DSS, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has been evaluating alternate locations for the Department of Social Services that are both in the City of Ithaca and outside the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has formally declared its support for re- taining the offices of the DSS in downtown Ithaca, and (Worl WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has conducted a search for new office space for the DSS that is located in downtown Ithaca and has found that there are no suitable buildings available at this time now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby reaffirms its support for retaining the Department of Social Services in downtown Ithaca, and be it further RESOLVED, That Common Council recognizes that the City Hall building at 108 East Green Street possesses adequate space and layout for the offices of the DSS, and be it further RESOLVED, That in order to further the goal of retaining the DSS in downtown Ithaca, Common Council hereby offers to Tompkins County the use of the City Hall building as offices for the DSS, subject to the completion of negotiations and agreement concerning the terms and conditions of the occupancy of this building that are equitable and reasonable for the taxpayers of both the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County. Alderperson Haine left the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Amending Resolution By Alderperson HoMsworth: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen RESOLVED, That the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED be amended to read after the word negotiations: "and a mutually acceptable agreement concerning the terms and conditions of the occupancy of this building, finalization of an agreement regarding an acceptable alternative relocation site for City Hall and its services." Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Holdsworth, Myers Nays (4) - Dennis, Cummings, Romanowski, Schlather Absent (1) - Haine The amendment was defeated for lack of 6 positive votes. nC,/ LAN, -z- December 16, 1985 Amending Resolution B Al erperson '- ather: Seconded by Alderperson. Myers RESOLVED, That the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED be amended to read: "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That in order to further the goal of retain- ing the DSS in downtown Ithaca, Common Council is willing to negotiate with Tompkins County for the use of the City hail_ building as offices for the DSS upon terms and conditions that are equitable and reasonable for the taxpayers of both the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County. Discussion followed on the floor.. A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Peterson, Holdsworth, Myers, Romanowski., Schlather Nays (4) - Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Cummings Absent (1) - Haine The amendment was defeated for lack of 6 positive votes, Further discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the Main. Motion resulted as follows: Ayes (5) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Cummings Nays (4) - Holdsworth, Myers, Romanowski, Schlather. Absent (1) - Haine The Main Motion was defeated for lack of 6 positive votes. Alderperson Myers and City Attorney Stumbar left the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Motion To Reconsider By Alderperson Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings RESOLVED, That the Council reconsider the original motion WHEREAS, Tompkins County has determined that-the present offices of the Department of Social Services (DSS) do not adequately meet the needs c the DSS, and _'J WHEREAS, Tompkins County has been evaluating alternate locations for the Department of Social Services that are both in the City of Ithaca and outside the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has formally declared its support for re- taining the offices of the DSS in downtown Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has conducted a search for new office space for the DSS that is located in downtown Ithaca and has found that there are no suitable buildings available at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby reaffirms its support for retaining the Department of Social Services in downtown Ithaca, and be it further RESOLVED, That Common Council recognizes that the City Hall building at 108 East Green Street possesses adequate space and layout for the offices of the DSS, and be it further RESOLVED, That in order to further the goal of retaining the DSS in downtown Ithaca, Common Council hereby offers to Tompkins County the use of the City Hall building as offices for the DSS, subject to the completion of negotiations concerning the terms and conditions of the occupancy of this building that are equitable and reasonable for the taxpayers of both the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen RESOLVED, That the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED be amended to read after the word negotiations: "and a mutually acceptable agreement concerning the terms and conditions of the occupancy of this building, finalization of an agreement regarding an acceptable alternative relocation site for City Hall and its services." f j. -3- December 16, 1 A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes (6) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Ho].dsworth, Cummings Nays (2) - Romanowski, Schlather Absent (2) - Haine, Myers Carried A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows: Ayes (6) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Hol.dsworth Cummings Nays (2) - Romanowski, Schlather Absent (2) - Haine, Myers Carried Alderperson Schlather commented that he did not object to the pro- cedure, not because he did not find it objectionable, but because the resolution in this context is virtually meaningless. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6 :20 p.m. se h A. Rundle, City Clerk