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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
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Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. May 7, 1986
PRESENT:
Mayor - Gutenberger
Alderpersons - Booth, Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Killeen,
Lytel, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Nash
City Clerk - Paolangeli
City Controller - Spano
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Dir., Planning & Development - Van Cort
Police Chief - Herson
Dep. Dir., Planning Development - Mazzarella
Commons Coordinator - Deming
Planner - Evans
Bd. of Rep. representative -
Bd. of Public Works Commrs.
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency
Stein
- Reeves, Nichols
- Gutenberger, Dennis, Stein
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayer Guten erger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the American flag.
111,1INUTES :
Regular Meeting April 2, 1986
By Alderperson Lytel: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the
approved as published.
Alderperson Peterson
meeting of April 2, 1986 be
Carried Unanimously
Special Meeting A ril 1S, 1986
By Alderperson Romanows is Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
(600'el RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meeting of April 1S, 1986 be
approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing - -City of Ithaca and Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency - Final
Approval of Lease Agreement of Novary-Mackesey Millworking and colt -
struction for Tenancy in Cherry. Street Industrial Par
Resolution To Open Public Hearing
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider final approval of the
Lease Agreement of Novarr - Mackesey Millworking and Construction for
tenancy in Cherry Street Industrial Park be opened.
Carried Unanimously
No one appeared to speak to the hearing.
Resolution To Close Public Hearing
By Alderperson Elaine: Secon e y Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider final approval of the
Lease Agreement of Novarr - Mackesey Millworking and Construction for
tenancy in Cherry Street Industrial Park be closed.
Carried Unanimously
(Wwo'� ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Dennis requeste a pion of Item I. Personal Service
Contract for Computer Consulting Services with The New York State
Conference of Mayors.
No Council person objected.
New Business
Alderperson Peterson requested addition of an item, a Report on a
Zoning Board Issue, which may require referral to committee.
No Council person objected.
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PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Residential Parking Permit _System
Commr. Ben Nichols, 109 Llenroc Court, as chair of the Parking,
Traffic and Transit Committee of Public Works, spoke regarding the
proposed "Residential Parking Permit System." He expressed regret
over the fact that Council is considering proposed legislation to
authorize implementation of the residential parking permit situation
because his committee has not been consulted at any stage on the
system, what it might be, how it might work, how it would be enforced,
-J etc.
Mayor Gutenberger asked Planning Director Van Cort to respond to
Commr. Nichols. Mr. Van Cort explained that it had been referred to
the Board of Public Works at the time of the parking study in 1982
and there was a long silence after which it was referred back to
Planning. Council, by resolution, directed Planning to get the work
done. He said that before it is implemented it will be referred back
to the Board of Public Works for their input.
Permit for Cart on Commons
Jim Linton, S13 Enfield Center Road, reported that he had applied to
the Commons Advisory Board for a permit for a cart to sell locally
grown fruit and vegetables on the Commons. The Board denied his
request on the basis that the deadline for requesting the permit was
January 1986, and advised him to appeal to the Council.
Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the request for a permit for a cart on the Commons be
referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee.
Discussion followed on the floor. Alderpersons Dennis and Booth
withdrew their resolution.
Resolution
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the Council gives the Commons Advisory Board authority
to waive the untimely filing of the application and to proceed with
processing the request.
Carried Unanimously
Bicycles on the Commons
Charles Schlough, 40 Genung Circle, member of the Commons Advisory
Board, read the following memo to the Council:
"As of May 7, 1986 the Department of Public Works has completed the
fabrication of the new bicycle racks and work crews are to begin
installation immediately.
A meeting scheduled by Mayor Gutenberger for May 8, 1986 will be
attended by the following: Underwood, Schlough, Deming, Herson,
Pagliaro, Barber, Nash, Bennett, Brown, Paolangeli, and Schlather
to discuss Commons Permits, rule changes and enforcement.
The Commons Advisory Board and the Commons Rules Committee (Crispin,
Schlough and Sheikh) have been working since September 6, 1985 to
solve the following problems on the Commons: bicycle riding, chaining
of bicycles to trees, posts and other structures, skateboarding, dogs
trash, loud radios and litter from weekly newspaper boxes. At prese
Common Council has passed a resolution to ban bicycles from the
Commons as of June 1, 1986. This will complete a long and difficult
project that was begun in response to a great deal of public interest
and input. A public hearing was held on March 3, 1986. The bicycle
issue was discussed and comments from the public were noted by CFO
Chairman Schlather. I would like to urge Common Council, on behalf
of the Commons Advisory Board and the Rules Committee, to allow the
ban on bicycles to remain as it was voted on at the April 2, 1986
meeting of Common Council." Memo dated May 7, 1986
Parking Meter Attendants
Guy Gerar , 117 Farm Street, spoke regarding the status and working
conditions of people who serve the city in the enforcement of its
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parking regulations. He said that in the last 10 months, 8 of these
employees have quit. He expressed the opinion that the rate of pay
is too low and the parking meter attendants, working as part -time
employees, do not receive benefits as he believes they should.
Ithaca Energy Commission
Doug Dylla, IU9 Au urn Road, Coordinator of the Energy Commission,
presented copies of the Commission's 1986 Annual Report to Council
and highlighted the areas of savings and the areas of increased costs.
There was an overall 8% increase in energy costs for the year. He
requested that someone in City Hall work directly with energy projects,
that additional projects be worked on, and he would like the city to
focus on upgrading street lighting.
Mr. Dylla answered questions of the Council.
Bicycles on the Commons
Paul Sayvetz, 201 Elm Street, spoke to the Council in opposition to
the rule of banning bicycles on the Commons on the basis that it is
infringement on freedom of use of a public right -of -way.
Fire Recognition Day
Fire Chief Olmstead reminded the Council that Fire Recognition Day
will be observed on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. in Thompson Park;
followed by a parade down Cayuga Street. Everyone is invited.
REPORT OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
City Rep. Stein reported on t e following:
<L 1. Resolution 48S(B) He reported that he is completing a study
showing the result and impact of 48S(B) which gives 50% tax ex-
emption to owners of commercial and industrial properties over a
ten -year period. He hopes to show there is no need to have this
tax privilege. He plans to recommend repeal of the resolution
at county level.
2. Hydropower He reported that the count hasn't gotten hydropower
ecause they can't negotiate a contract with NYSEG who doesn't
wish to sign. The Board are looking into an alternative - to
set up a new public' power district to serve county properties.
3. Landfill There is a committee which is attempting to resolve the
landfill problem. Don Culligan is the city representative on the
committee. Mr. Stein advised keeping in touch with Mr. Culligan
to keep up -to -date on what the committee is doing.
4. Room Tax Rep. Stein reported that this will be passed very soon
after which a contract with the Chamber of Commerce will be
formulated to develop a Visitors and Convention Bureau. As that
develops he hopes there will be some kind of a board. or advisory
committee in which the city can participate.
Alderperson Killeen asked Mr. Stein about recommendations for summer
youth employment program and Mr. Stein responded that the program will
be available this year. The Board had appropriated a sum of money in
the budget which they increased about two months ago because a greater
demand is expected.
Alderperson Schlather asked if the power district is going to be a
geographical entity or cross sectional. Mr. Stein responded that
there is a requirement that this power be used in such a way that all
of the people of the county gain the benefit equally. Mr. Schlather
asked if the City Energy Commission is actively involved in the dis-
cussions about the district. Mr. Stein said it is not, but he will
keep the city informed of developments and the Energy Commission is
welcome to attend the meetings if they wish. Mr. Schlather asked if
the municipal street lighting system could be charged through this
neiv power district and Mr. Stein responded that it is a possibility.
Mayor Gutenberger thanked Rep. Stein for the unlimited time he put
into trying to keep the DSS downtown.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Gutenberger reported ti at he had received a letter from the
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City of Poughkeepsie thanking the
representatives the previous week
cuss some of their problems.
May 7, 1986
City of Ithaca for hosting their
when they visited Ithaca to dis-
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Ithaca Landmarks-
an mar s Preservation Commission
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for appointment
of Alex Skutt, 106 N. Aurora Street, and Paul Testa, 32S Elm Street,
to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for terms to expire
December 31, 1986 and December 31, 1988 respectively.
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Alex Skutt
and Paul Testa to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for
terms to expire December 31, 1986 and December 31, 1988 respectively.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for appointment
of Eric Datz, Building Systems Supervisor of DPW, to the Affirmative
Action Advisory Committee for a three -year term to expire December 31,
1988.
Resolution
By Alderperson Lytel: Seconded by Alderperson Koffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Eric Datz to
the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a term to expire
December 31, 1988,
Carried Unanimously
City /Town Fire Contract Negotiating Team
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of appointment of a City Fire
Contract Negotiating Team to negotiate with the Town of Ithaca, to be
made up of the following persons:
John Gutenberger - Mayor
James Dennis - Chair, Budget & Administration Committee
Sean Killeen - Chair, Fire Master Planning Committee
Raymond Schlather - Chair, Charter F Ordinance Committee
Karl Schmid - Board of Fire Commissioners
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves of appointment of a City Fire
Contract Negotiating Team as designated by Mayor Gutenberger.
Carried Unanimously
Design Review Board
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of appointment of Val Kevin Warke,
117 Rand Hall, C.U. to the Design Review Board to complete the unex-
pired term of Dennis Winters who resigned, term to expire December 31,
1986.
Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That this Council approves appointment of Val Warke to the
Design Review Board to complete the unexpired term of Dennis Winters.
Carried Unanimously
Shade Tree Advisory Committee
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of Council for re- creation of a
Shade Tree Advisory Committee to consist of the following members:
Nina L. Bassuk, 118 Rich Road
Robert G. Mower, 1444 Trumansburg Road
Monika R. Crispin, 111 Worth Street
Marvin Adleman, 230 Roberts Hall, C.U.,
Michael N. Steigerwalt, 18 Sands Street,
Tom McGuire, 63S Elmira Road
James LaGro, 318 N. Titus Avenue
Temporary Chairman
Cortland, N.Y. 13045
Patricia Capranica 1397 Ella Hollow Road
Jonathan Kline 4K N. Titus venue
Ex- officio ,
Department of Public Works - Frank Gardner
Planning Department - Jon Mei.gs
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Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That this Council approves re- creation of a Shade Tree
Advisory Committee with membership as designated by Mayor Gutenberger.
Carried Unanimously
Stewart Park Advisory Group Executive Committee
Mayor Guten erger reported that he had appointed an Executive Com-
mittee, as follows, to do investigation and analysis of the various
issues related to Stewart Park and forward such information and recom-
mendations to the Stewart Park Advisory Group (SPAG) and other city
boards and commissions.
(too", John C. Gutenberger, Mayor
Robert Cutia, Director of the Youth Bureau
Jack Dougherty, Supt. of Public Works
Ben Nichols, Board of Public Works
Jon Meigs, Planning Department
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Collegetown Project
City Attorney Nash provided an update on the Collegetown Project.
The agreements between the City, Cornell University and Eddygate Park
Associates were finally signed on May 5, 1986; funds and purchase
money mortgages for the property itself have been approved in final
form; the developer hopes to be breaking ground in June. The IURA
! ^� expects to consider the first mortgage financing arrangement at a
co meeting on Monday. Atty. Nash has reviewed, and will continue to
review, all documents. He answered questions of the Council.
Stone Hall
City Attorney Nash reported that the Appellate Division has granted
a request for an expedited appeal in this matter. Cornell University
has served its brief amicus curiae; Atty. Nash will be serving his
brief by May 19, 1986 and it will be scheduled for argument the term
commencing June 12, 1986.
Wilcox Press
City Attorney Nash reported that at the special meeting the previous
week a representative of New York State Department of Conservation was
present; Atty. Nash asked him to provide a copy of the air permit under
which Wilcox Press is presently operating and some other documents.
He received the documents and will distribute copies of that material
to the committee.
Cornell Heights
City Attorney Nash reported that permission for expedited appeal was
denied; Cornell University was directed to file their briefs in normal
course and none have been filed yet.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Criteria for Review of Request for City Funding
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has in the past appropriated fonds to
private agencies for cultural enrichment, economic promotion, and
other purposes aside from human services, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council intends that in the future all such
requests be subject to a standardized review process; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That a four- person committee shall be established to review
all private 1987 requests for non- mandated City funding that are not
subject to Human Services Coalition review, consisting of a repre-
sentative of the Human Services Committee, the Planning F, Development
Committee, a representative from the Finance Department and the staff
of the Planning 6 Development Department, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the following requirements and criteria shall be
applied to all suc}i requests:
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Requirements
1. All applications for 1987 funding must be submitted in writing
to the City Clerk by July 15, 1986;
2. An application may be reviewed either through the Human Services
Coalition review for human services proposals, or through the
process described here for other proposals, but not both.
3. Each application must include a statement that explains how the
activity proposed for City funding will benefit the social,
cultural, economic and /or environmental well -being of City resi-
dents, in terms as specific as possible: what groups will be '
served; how many people will be benefited; what will be the
duration of the benefit.
4. If more than 50 of these served by the proposed activity are
not City residents, the applicant must also request funding
from the County and /or appropriate towns.
5. Each application must include: budgets for 1986 and 1987;
financial reports for 1984 and 1985; enumeration of other fund-
ing sources.
Criteria
The review committee shall award points for the degree to which
the proposed use of City funds meets each of the following criteria.
If applicant does not supply sufficient information for the com-
mittee to make a judgment, the proposal shall receive zero points
in each such case.
1. The proposed activity will benefit the social, cultural,
economic and /or environmental well -being of residents of the
City of Ithaca.
1 -10 points
2. The proposal will serve City residents in proportion to City
funding requested compared to the total program budget.
1 =5 points
3. The proposal will serve an identified need and does not dupli-
cate another service, with higher points allocated in proporti
to the extent of the need in the City.
1 -5 points
4. The proposal is designed to effectively meet the needs of those
to be benefited; and the proposal includes measurable objectives.
1 -5 points
S. Applicant's agency demonstrates sound management practices.
1 -5 points
6. The proposed activity will especially benefit a population in
financial need (i.e., below federal poverty guidelines) or the
handicapped.
1 -5 points
7. The proposal will produce a long -term benefit (e.g., one that
is physically permanent).
1 -S points
8. Points will be allocated according to the size of the request:
$2000 or less = 5 6001 - '8000 = 2
2001 - 4000 = 4 8001 - 103,000 = 1
4001 - 6000 = 3 over 10,000 = 0
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the review committee shall, by August 15, 1986, recom-
mend to the Human Services Committee of Common Council whether each
request should be funded, in part or in full, and shall inform the
applicants of its recommendations, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Human Services Committee shall make its own recom-
mendations to the Mayor for consideration in the 1987 budget, by
September 1, 1986.
Carried Unanimously
Funding Guidelines for Duman Service Agency Requests
By Al erperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, Common Council wishes to make clear its commitment to pro-
viding federal revenue sharing funds in 1987 for non- mandated human
services; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the Common Council will utilize its best efforts to
provide at least the same amount of federal revenue sharing funds
used in 1986 for non - mandated human services ($68,975), and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor shall, by appropriate letter, inform all
agencies receiving federal revenue sharing funds in 1987 from the
City of Ithaca that such funds are likely to be seriously diminished
in future years and that the City's decision to allocate federal reve-
nue sharing funds in 1987 for non - mandated human services does not
in any way establish any precedent for future funding by the City.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the final RESOLVED paragraph be deleted.
Ayes (3) -
Nays (7) -
Cummings, Haine, Peterson
Booth, Killeen, Hoffman, Schlather,
Lytel, Dennis
Motion Defeated
Romanowski,
Further discussion followed.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Booth, Killeen, Romanowski, Lytel, Dennis, Cummings,
. Haine
Nays (3) - Schlather, Hoffman, Peterson
Carried
Fire Master Plan
Alderperson Peterson reported that the committee had discussed the
plan and decided to urge that a committee be formed as soon as
possible (which had been done earlier in the Council meeting).
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Spencer Road Rezoning
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance 86- entitled "An Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca" be, and it hereby is, intro-
duced before the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y., and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public hearing on
the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance, at the Council
Chamber, City Hall, No. 108 East Green St. in the City of Ithaca,
N.Y. on Wednesday, June 4, 1986 at 7:30 o'clock 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. 86-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF ITHACA
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York, as follows:
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SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP
May 7, 1986
"1. That the official Zoning'Map of the City of Ithaca, as last
amended is hereby amended and changed, by rezoning the following
properties and areas from R -2a to R -la:
All that tract or parcel of land bounded on the northwest by Spencer
Road, on the southeast by Stone Quarry Road and the City Line, and on
the southwest by the southwesterly boundary of Assessment Parcel
130 -4 -4. The described tract contains thirty -eight assessment parcels
which are numbered 123 -2 -1 and -2, 122 -4 -1 through - 4, 124 -2 -1 throuf'
-6, 124 -2 -7.1 through -7.3, 124 -2 -8 through -11, 125 -3 -1 through -4,
129 -2 -1 through -7, 128 -3 -1 through -3, 130 -4 -1 through -4, and
130 -4 -7.
All that tract or parcel of land bounded on the west by South Meadow
Street, on the southeast by Spencer Road, and including five assessment
parcels numbered as follows: 122- 3 -2.1, -2.2, and -3, 123 -1 -10 and
-11.
All that tract or parcel of land bounded on the east by South Meadow
Street, on the southeast by Spencer Road, and on the southwest and
northwest by the present boundary line between the R -2a and B -S
districts, including all or part of forty -seven assessment parcels
numbered as follows: 122 -2 -2 (part), 122 -2 -6 through -13, 122 -2 -14.1
through -14.3, 124 -1 -2 (part), 124 -1 -4 through -9, 124 -1 -11 through
-14, 124 -1 -15.1, 124 -1 -17, 125 -2 -2 (part), 125 -2 -3.2 (part), 125 -2 -4
(part), 125 -2 -5 through -7, 125- 2 -8.1, 125 -2 -9 and -10, 129 -1 -2
through -S, 129- 1 -6.2, 129- 1 -7.2, 129 -1 -8 and -9, 128 -2 -1.2 (part),
128- 2 -1.1, 128 -2 -3 (part), 128 -2 -4, and 128 -2 -7.2 (part).
The above described parcels or parts of parcels are also known by
the following street addresses:
Lying southeasterly of Spencer Road, beginning at Number 407 and
continuing through No. 665, odd numbers inclusive, and including
further all that portion of the abandoned railroad property lying
between the said parcels and the City line and extending from Stone
Quarry Road southwesterly to the southwesterly boundary of No. 66S
Spencer Road, which railroad property is now reputedly owned by the
State of New York, Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation.
Numbers 406, 408, 410 and 414 Spencer Road and No. 819 South Meadow
Street.
Lying west of South Meadow Street and northwesterly of Spencer Road,
including Numbers 812,814, 816, 820 and 822 S. Meadow St.; Numbers
504 through 634 Spencer Road, even numbers inclusive, but excepting
the rear portion of No. 630; and portions of properties fronting on
Elmira Road which are divided by the present R2a -B5 district boundary,
numbered 315, 327, 337, 339, 343, 363 and 367 Elmira Road.
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 a notice as provided in Section 3.11(B) of
the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously I j
Cherry Street Industrial Park Proposed Lease Agreement
By Alderperson Cummings: Secon e y Aide rperson Maine
IVHEIZEAS, the Cherry Street Industrial Park was developed to encourage
the retention and expansion of local industries, and
WHEREAS, Novarr- Mackesey Construction Co. desires to acquire 1.5+
acres of land in the Cherry Street Industrial Park for construction of
facilities to hou,;e its millworking operation, primarily, and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the Urban Renewal Land Disposition Procedure,
Common Council and the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency have designated
Novarr- Mackesey a preferred sponsor for tenancy in the Park, and
WHEREAS, the terms of the proposed lease /sale agreement for said
lands have been reviewed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby approve the lease /sale of
l.S+ acres of land in the Cherry Street Industrial Park to Novarr-
Macl�esey pursuant to the terms and conditions of said agreement, and
be it further
(4WO-01 RESOLVED, That this disposition is in furtherance of the Urban Renewal
Plan and in accordance with applicable State law and with the City's
Urban Renewal Land Disposition Procedure, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the lease /sale agreement is a legally satisfactory
land disposition instrument, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and directed,,
upon advice of Corporate Council and the Director of Planning and
Development, to execute for the City of Ithaca any and all instruments
necessary for the effectuation of this land disposition.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Cn
C-0 A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
CIIARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance Amending Section 26.24 of Cha ter 26 Entitled "Building
Code Enforcement" of the city of Ithaca Municipal Code
By Al erperson Scnlat er: Seconde y Al derperson Haine
Uniform State Building and
WHEREAS, the State of New York imposed a
Fire Code upon all municipalities in 1983;:4n,d
WHEREAS, as part of this Uniform Code, the state has proposed a
companion Fee Schedule for Building Permits and Inspection Fees; and
WHEREAS, it has been many years since the City of Ithaca has revised
its fee schedule to more accurately reflect the city's costs of
building inspections and the issuance of building permits; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does herewith adopt, as its new
Building Permit Inspection and Related Fee Schedule, the schedule
attached hereto, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Building Commissioner and the City Chamberlain
and all other employees of the city involved in the administration
of such schedule, be and they are hereby directed to implement this
fee schedule immediately.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 86
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE ENFORCE-
(4000, MENT" OF TIII: CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York as follows:
Section I. That Section 26.24 entitled "Building Permits" of
Chapter 26 Entitled "Building Code Enforcement" of the City of
Ithaca Municipal Code be and it is hereby amended as follows:
Section 26.24 Building Permits
A. Permit required (this paragraph to remain as is).
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*B. Minor repairs without permit.
May 7, 1986
Maintenance of buildings or structures may be made without notice
to the Building Commissioner. Any alterations or additions, the
cost of which is less than [two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00)]
five hundred dollars ($500.00), shall not require a permit except in
suc cases as involve the removal or substantial change in a load -
bearing partition, in which case a permit must be obtained before any
work shall be started. There shall be no permit fee applicable when
the cost of the work done thereunder is less than five hundred dollars
($500.00). Costs shall be assumed to include both labor and material,
In cases where cost information is not readily available to the
[Commissioner of Buildings] Building Commissioner and there exists a
giestion of the value of any alteration anc or addition, he shall have
the discretionary power to make his own estimate of such labor,
material and other costs. Labor costs shall be estimated to be at
least equal to federal minimum labor standards in effect at the time.
A permit must be obtained before any excavation work is done or before
cutting of any beams, supports or removal of or closing of any stairway
or means of exit.
C. Application for permit.
Every application for a permit shall be in writing on approved forms
and shall be signed by the owner or his authorized agent. In his dis-
cretion the Building Commissioner may require a property survey of the
lot or lots concerned in any proposed building operation.
Permit fees according to the following schedule:
Where the
total valuation of the work
is:
1.
Less
than $500.00
None
[2.
From
$500.00 to $5,000.00
$ -5.00]
2.
From
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$10.00
[3.
For each
additional $1,000.00
over
$5,000.00 or fraction thereof
up to
and including $25,000
$ 1.001
3. From $23,001.00 to $5,000.00 $15.00
[4. For each additional $1,000.00
over $25,000.00 or fraction thereof
up to and including $100,000.00 $ .50]
4. From $5,001.00 to $6,000.00 $30.00
[5. For each additional
over $100,000.00 or
up to and including
S. From $6,001.00 to $
[6. For each additional
or fraction thereof_
$250,000.00
$1,000.00
fraction thereof
$250,000.00 $ 0.25]
71V000.00 $38.70
$1,000.00
exceeding
$ 0.10]
6. From $7,001.00 to $25,000.00
7 From $2S.001.00 to $S0,000.00
$38.70 for the first
$7,000.00 plus $4.35 for
each additional 1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000.00
$117.00 for the first
251000_00 plus 3.00 for
each additiona11,000.0-a
or fraction tTiiereo to
and including 50,000.00
*New material is underscored; material to be deleted is bracketed.
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8. Over $SO,000.00 $192.00 for the first
$SO,OOO.00 plus 2.
for each additional
T_1,_GW.00 or fraction
thereof
Other inspections and fees related to building construction:
Requested inspections outside of
normal business hours
Minimum charge: two hours in
(441� addition to t e permit fee
Plan review for projects exceeding
5,000.00 where no permit is
requested
Additional plan review required by
changes, additions, or revisions to
approve plans
Building permit renewal
Certificate of occupant
Temporary certificates of occupancy
Demolition work:
Up to $1,000.00
$1,001.00 to $S,000.00
$S,001.00 and up
$1S.00 per hour
SOo of permit fee schedule
amount to be a lie to
permit fee)
$1S.00 per hour
$10.00 or 100 of the
original building permit
fee, whichever is larger
No charge if buildin
permit is in effect;
otherwise $10.00 for one -
an two-family dwellings,
or all others
$10.00 for one- and two -
family dwellings,
or all others
$12.00
2 0
$o.T)T plus $4.00 for each
$1,000.00 or fraction there -
0 over $S,000.00
In the event that an application for a building permit is not
approved the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of [fifty
percent (SOo) of the fee paid over Five Dollars provided no con-
struction has been commenced] fifty percent (SOo) of the fee paid,
provided no work has commenced. If construction work ias been started
and the application is not approved, no part of the fees paid shall be
refunded.
Any amendment to the application or the plans and specifications
upon which the building permit has been issued may be filed at any
time prior to the completion of the work. [An additional fee shall
be paid upon any increase in valuation occurring as a result of the
alteration of plans. Such fee shall be based upon the above fee
schedule.] If. there is an increase in the value of the project as a
result of the amendment, an additional fee shall be paid for that
increase, ase on t e ee sc e u e a ove. If there is no increase
in the value of the project as a result of the amendment, but a di-
tional_lan review time is incurred, an additional fee of $15.00 per
3iour shall. �e pai.c for t. e acditional plan review time.
During the period of time that the work is going on for which the
building permit is issued, said permit shall be displayed on the
property in such a location that it is readily visible from the near-
est street.
D. Statement of costs (this paragraph to remain as is).
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E. Information required for alteration work (this paragraph to
remain as is).
F. Approval by other departments (this paragraph to remain as is).
G. Permit to erect part of a building (this paragraph to remain -as
is) .
H. Permit includes contractor's plant (this paragraph to remain as
is) .
I. Certificate of compliance (this paragraph to remain as is).
J. Stop order and revocation of permit (this paragraph to remain
as is) .
K. Expiration of permits (this paragraph to remain as is).
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
9 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Adoption of Citv of Ithaca Official Environmental ASsPSSmP.nt Pnrm¢
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has updated the City Environmental Quality
Review Act to conform to the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Assessment Forms should be similarly
revised to reflect these changes; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been reviewed previously by the Charter and
Ordinance Committee (1985 and 1986), the Planning and Development
Committee (1985) and the Conservation Advisory Committee (1985 and
1986), with various recommendations made in those reviews; now, there
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Ithaca Common Council does herewith adopt as its
official Environmental Assessment Forms the following forms in the
manner annexed, to wit: Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAI ");
Long Environmental Assessment Form (LEAF) Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Copies of the forms are filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
Alderperson Schlather expressed thanks to Alderperson Peterson for
working on the forms.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMITTEE:
Police Department Transfer of Fun s
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded-by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That $15,000 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency,
to Police Department Account A3120 -435, Contractual Services, to
provide for computer services from VOCOM, as requested by the Police
Chief.
, j
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled until we have a proposal for
computer expenditure for the Police Department for 1986.
Further discussion followed.
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A vote on the Tabling Resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (2) - Killeen, Cummings
Nays (8) - Booth, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Lytel, Peterson,
Romanowski, Schlather
Motion Defeated
After further discussion a vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Booth, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Lytel, Peterson,
Romanowski, Schlather
Nays (2) - Killeen, Cummings
Carried
Treatment Plant Phase 2 Authorization
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded y Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the authorization for Phase 2, Planning and Design of
the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, be hereby increased by
$33,933.33, which amount represents the interest costs on temporary
financing, and be it further
(o RESOLVED, That $33,933.33 of interest earnings on the investment of
M the available Capital Project balance for Phase 2, Planning and
�) ~) Design, be allocated to the payment of such interest due on temporary
financing.
A*) Carried Unanimously
Treatment Plant Phase 3 Authorization
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded y Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the authorization for Phase 3, Construction of the
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, be hereby increased by
$309,445, which amount represents the interest cost on temporary
financing, and be it further
RESOLVED, That $309,445 of interest earnings on the investment of
available Joint Activity Capital Project balance for Phase 3,
Construction be allocated to the payment of such interest due on
temporary financing.
Carried Unanimously
Youth Bureau Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the 1986 Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
amended as follows:
Add - 1 Office Manager Position
Delete - 1 Senior Account Clerk Position
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Office Manager Promotion
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, an Office Manager's position for the Youth Bureau was
approved by the Civil Service Commission on October 10, 1984, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Carol Wilson has successfully passed the required Civil
(6000� Service testing and is qualified to fill the position of Office
Manager; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Ms. Carol Wilson be permanently promoted to the
position of Office Manager at the Youth Bureau, with an annual
salary of $17,770, effective May 12, 1986.
Carried Unanimously
Principal Account Clerk Promotion
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Elaine
RESOLVED, That Ms. Robin Meskimen receive a provisional promotion
appointment to the position of Principal Account Clerk at the Youth
Bureau, effective May 12, 1986, at an annual salary of $12,636, and
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that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination
for this position.
Carried Unanimously
Employees Other Than Management Salary Increases
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That those employees, other than management, not covered
by a formal contract, be granted the same percentage increases for
the years 1986 and 1987, effective with the first pay period of 1986,
as was awarded to those employees covered by the Ithaca Unit of the
Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. - Administrative Unit Con-
tract, and be it further
RESOLVED, That all other sections of this Contract be made applicable
to those employees.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Booth, Dennis, Haine, Lytel, Peterson, Romanowski,
Cummings, Killeen
Nays (2) - Hoffman, Schlather
Carried
Audit
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the bills presented, as listed on Audit Abstract
#8/1986, in the total amount of $26,900.57, be approved for payment.
Carried Unanimously
NYCOM Computer Consulting Contract
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That a personal service contract not to exceed $3500 for
computer consulting services between the City -of Ithaca and the
New York State Conference of Mayors be authorized in accordance with
the recommendation of the City of Ithaca Computer Advisory Group, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the costs of such contract be paid from the Trust and
Agency Account.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Booth, Dennis, Haine, Lytel, Cummings, Killeen,
Hoffman
Nays (3) - Schlather, Romanowski, Peterson
Carried
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Ithaca Industrial Par Leasing Policy
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS,the City of Ithaca has acquired a second industrial park to
pursue the goals of job creation, promotion of industry which brings
money into the local economy, and retention of local businesses, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency wishes the concurrence of
Common Council in establishing consistent policies for the dispositic
of the new industrial park, and
WHEREAS, the proposed policies have been reviewed and recommended for
approval by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency /CDA and the Planning and
Development Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby approve the Ithaca
Industrial Park Lease Policy.
ITHACA INDUSTRIAL PARK: LEASING POLICY
The purpose of this document is to delineate and define the
policies which the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency will follow in
negotiating ].and leases in the Ithaca Industrial Park (NYSEG Site).
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Such policies are essential for maintaining consistency throughout the
leasing process and for achieving the maximum benefit from this
economic development endeavor for the City of Ithaca. It is the intent
of this document to set forth goals and objectives which the Agency
desires to accomplish and procedures it will utilize in doing so. The
policies below shall be in effect for 36 months following a report on
leasing activities by the Department of Planning and Development.
GOALS
The primary goals governing the leasing and development of the
Ithaca Industrial Park are as follows, in order of priority:
(1) To maximize the number of new jobs created in the Ithaca
economy through development of the Ithaca Industrial Park.
(2) To promote basic industry (activities which bring outside
money into the local economy) jobs by providing subsidized land for
development to industrial firms which are appropriate to Ithaca, and
co (3) To encourage successful local firms to remain in the area by
00 providing subsidized land for expansion or modernization of plant
facilities.
(-) The primary emphasis, then, is on employment, both creation and
("Q retention. It should be noted that a very limited amount of industrial
land is available in the City to be used in accomplishing these goals.
Consequently, each industry in the Ithaca Industrial Park must con-
tribute to the achievement of these goals. The City of Ithaca is not
attempting to secure a profit from the development of the park, only
to recover the City investment in the project. The true economic
return to the City will take the form of increased property and sales
taxes, increased employment, effective land use and a more stable,
healthy economic base.
POLICY STATEMENTS
Employment
(1) The IURA will give priority in leasing land to firms which
have strong job generation capabilities (over 17 employees per acre)
rather than those which are primarily capital or space intensive.
(2) In deciding to whom to offer land, the Agency will emphasize
the creation of new jobs and the retention of existing jobs.
(3) Basic or primary industrial firms will be encouraged over
non -basic or secondary firms.
(4) The Agency will consider the history and the future of growth,
particularly in terms of employment, for local firms which are
interested in the park.
(S) Priority will be given to firms which contribute to improve-
ment in the quality and diversity of skills in the Ithaca labor force.
(6) Since partial funding for acquisition and improvement of
this park came from Community Development sources, firms must have
and implement an affirmative action plan consistent with Executive
Order 11246 (attached). This plan is subject to review, approval and
monitoring by the IURA.
(7) Since Federal Community Development funds have been used by
the City, park tenants (firms) must be evaluated from the perspective
of their willingness to give first consideration in hiring and pro-
motion to low- and moderate - income individuals when job openings exist.
Jobs most likely to be filled by low- and moderate- income individuals
have been defined as generally not requiring formal education beyond
]sigh school, although skills developed tYIrough other jobs or other life
experiences may be required. The City will monitor performance in
hiring, promotion and aFfirmative actions to outreach and tailor
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positions to low /mod. skill levels. City staff will review records
on a quarterly basis using [IUD Jobs Bill reporting forms or equivalent
mechanisms.
TYPES OF MANUFACTURING
(1) As a general rule light manufacturing industry is the priority
use of the Ithaca Industrial Park. Since considerable CD funds tied
to specific industries have been used to acquire the site, those
industries will be most seriously considered for inclusion in the park
The three industries are Ironics, Inc., Sawtooth development, and
Abdulky Jewelers. Those named firms are local ones, in need of expan.
sion space who have undergone extensive searches to locate larger
facilities. All three are committed to hiring lower skill employees
from Ithaca's target C.D. areas.
(2) The IURA will give priority to firms which complement exist-
ing firms in the Park or in the City in terms of product or process
(e.g., one firm may provide raw materials or a process component to
another firm). This is seen as encouraging long term self sufficiency
of the Ithaca area.
(3) The Agency will emphasize those manufacturing or research
processes with the greatest potential to generate spin -off firms.
(4) Priority will be given to manufacturing processes which
involve very low health risks to employees.
(5) The Agency will assess both the on -site and off -site
environmental impacts of all interested firms, including Community
Gardens, and give priority to those which have minimal negative im-
pacts in terms of air and water quality, noise, dust, glare, vibration,
sanitation, aesthetics, traffic, odor, by products or potential danger.
TYPE OF MANUFACTURER
(1) The IURA will give priority to firms with local and regional
ownership and with a regional or national market area.
(2) Priority will be given to firms which have demonstrated or
expressed a strong commitment to Ithaca.
(3) The Agency, in order to meet HUD grant requirements, shall
require firms to take affirmative steps to hire low- and moderate -
income residents of Ithaca's Community Development target areas (1975-
86) and to meet Section 3 local hiring and contractor utilization
business requirements which require that individuals residing in
Ithaca (Section 3 area) and City contractors be given employment
opportunities to the greatest extent feasible (see attached full text,
section 3, Housing a ^d Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701u).
The City shall monitor performance as listed in Employment Policies
(above) .
(4) The Agency will encourage interrelatedness of firms in the
Ithaca area as a means of assuring commitment to the area.
(5) The Agency will give priority to firms with close ties to
unique local institutions or area activities (such as Cornell Uni-
versity or Ithaca College).
LEASING ARRANGEMENTS
The following statements are made as guidelines to be used in
formulating the lease agreement:
(1) The term of the lease shall be 99 years; leasee will have
the option to purchase the land as allowed by the Appalachia Regional
Commission and the housing and Urban Development Agency, but in no
case before twenty (20) years have elapsed.
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(2) Rent shall be approximately $2100 -$2500 per acre per year*
for the first 20 years, for tenants signing leases within five years
of approval of these lease policies. Review of rent schedules will
occur at approximately every five years thereafter for any remaining
industrial sites. After 20 years, the IURA shall negotiate lease
terms with firms that wish to remain lessees.
(3) Purchase price of the land any time after the 20th year shall
be the 1985 market price as appraised by the City's appraiser, approxi-
mately $25,000 - $30,000 per acre.
(4)
In
addition
to rent,
lessee shall
pay an annual administra-
tive fee
to
the City,
said fee
subject to
negotiation.
(5) The lease agreement will stipulate that construction of the
principal plant shall begin within a specified time period. If the
lessee fails to initiate construction within that time, the lease will
be terminated and the improvements shall revert to the City.
(6) The lease agreement can include the option for other sites
within the park; terms of the option shall be determined by the IURA.
(7) The lease agreement will stipulate a minimum value for the
proposed plant.
(8) All site and architectural plans must be approved by the
Agency prior to construction.
(9) Tenants or developers for tenants may be eligible, subject
to local government approval, for the State Preferential Tax Assess-
ment Program whereby payments in lieu of property taxes are reduced
50o the first year, with the reduction decreasing incrementally by
5% per year.
(10) Property in the park may not be sulbleased or transferred
in any way to another tenant or user without IURA approval.
(11) All construction within the park shall conform to the
covenants, easements, restrictions and conditions governing the site.
xFinal land lease and purchase prices are subject to negotiation
within the above stated ranges.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled.
Ayes Schlather, Hoffman, Booth
Nays () - Dennis, Haine, Lytel, Cummings, Killeen, ,
Peterson
Motion Defeated
After further discussion a vote on the Main Motion resulted as
follows:
Ayes (6) - Dennis, Haine, Lytel, Cummings, Killeen, Romanowski
Nays (4) - Booth, Hoffman, Peterson, Schlather
Carried
Strand Theater Transfer of Ownership /Operation
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, Common Council has reviewed Mr. Joseph Ciaschi's presenta-
tion to the IURA /CDA and written proposal materials regarding use of
the Strand as a Performing Arts Center, and
WHEREAS, the Strand Theatre revitalization is important to downtown
Ithaca, the local economy and for performances of the live arts,
particularly for local performing groups, and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ciaschi has stated that his ownership of the facility
shall result in use of the facility for the live performing arts; now,
therefore,-'be it
RESOLVED, That subject to approval by the City Attorney, and subject
to any additional conditions which may be required by the Appalachian
Regional Commission, HUD and the N.Y.S. Department of State to effec-
tuate the original grant requirements, the Common Council approves the
transfer of ownership from Barbara W. Thuesen, William R. Wilcox and
the estate of Elaine T. Downing to Joseph Ciaschi, applauds his effort-
to revitalize this important community resource and authorizes the
Mayor to sign documents to recommend the building transfer, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That subject to approval by the City Attorney, and subject
to any additional conditions which may be required by the Appalachian
Regional Commission, HUD and the N.Y.S. Department of State to
effectuate the original grant requirements, the Common Council approves
the assumption of responsibilities for operating a theatre for the
performing arts by the Strand Theater Corporation, a not - for - profit
corporation, and authorizes the Mayor to sign documents to finalize
City agreement with this operating mechanism.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Residential Parking Permit System
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca has determined that
the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit System is an im-
portant step toward the resolution of parking and traffic congestion
problems in the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized the preparation and sub-
mission of proposed legislation which will give the City of Ithaca
the authority to implement a Residential Parking Permit System, and
WHEREAS, a bill to provide for the implementation of a Residential
Parking Permit System has been drafted by the Planning and Development
staff and the Corporate Council, and
WHEREAS, said bill has been introduced in the Assembly by Assemblyman
MacNeil and in the Senate by Senator Riford; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby affirm its approval and support
for State Assembly Bill Number A11108and State Senate Bill Number 59090,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby request the approval of said
bills by the New York State Legislature, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to prepare and
forward the necessary Home Rule Message to the Legislature.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Designation of Lead Agency for Environmental Review
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Al erperson Killeen
WHEREAS, an application has been made to the Board of Planning and
Development by William and Ruth Zikakis for approval of a proposed
subdivision on Commercial Avenue, and
WHEREAS, such subdivision is a Type I action under City environmental
regulations, requiring initiation of environmental review procedures,
and
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WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance provides
that while Common Council shall have overall authority for administra-
tion of the regulations, it may designate a particular city agency to
act as Lead Agency where the matter under consideration would normally
be under that agency's jurisdiction; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Planning and Development be designated
Lead Agency in the matter of the proposed Zikakis subdivision on
Commercial Avenue, Assessment Parcel 126 -1 -2.
Ayes (9) - Booth, Haine, Lytel, Cummings, Killeen, Peterson,
Hoffman, Romanowski, Schlather
Nay (1) - Dennis
Carried
Designation of Lead Agency for Environmental Review of Subdivision
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, the Board of Planning and Development of the City of Ithaca
is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and approving all
subdivision of land within the City, and
WHEREAS, discretionary actions of this nature are also subject to
environmental review under the City's Environmental Quality Review
)i Ordinance, and
(L. WHEREAS, recent experience has shown that the time scales for the
various stages of review under these ordinances conflict and do not
promote an orderly and efficient process of project evaluation and
decision making, causing delay and imposing additional burdens on
all parties involved, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Board of Planning and Development
act as Lead Agency for environmental review of subdivisions in the
City, and
WHEREAS, the statutory requirement for designation of Lead Agency
other than Common Council unnecessarily delays and complicates the
processing of subdivision application; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby designates the Board of Planning
and Development as Lead Agency for environmental review of all appli-
cations for subdivision of property in the City of Ithaca.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Haine, Lytel, Cummings, Peterson, Hoffman, Booth
Nays (4) - Schlather, Romanowski, Killeen, Dennis
Carried
312 Loan Fund Opportunity/Neighborhood Revitalization Fund
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded y Al erperson Killeen
WHEREAS, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. has an extra-
ordinary record of success in housing rehabilitation and neighborhood
conservation in the city's low- and moderate - income residential areas,
and
WHEREAS, sources of low interest capital for use by INHS for loan
programs and operations are drying up, and
T - T bills which will transfer the
WIIERF:AS, the Congress is considering
assets of the 312 Loan Fund to the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corpora-
tion upon termination of the Section 312 Rehabilitation Loan Program,
and
WHEREAS, such transfer would create a major new source of funds which
could provide low interest money for revolving loan funds to finance
rehabilitation and to augment apartment improvements as well as pro-
viding additional capital for Neighborhood Housing Services of America,
to which many INIIS loans are sold; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That Common Council of the City of Ithaca strongly supports
the proposed transfer of assets to Neighborhood Housing Services of
America, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does respectfully urge the active
support of this measure by the area's Senators and Representatives,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution be transmitted to Senators D'Amato and
Moynihan and Representatives McHugh and Lundine.
Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Six Mile Creek Overseer Committee
Alderperson Peterson reported t at a new Six Mile Creek gorge ranger,
Bob Emery, had started work the previous weekend.
NEW BUSINESS:
Postponement of Prohibition of Bic cles from the Ithaca Commons
By Al erperson Peterson: Seconded y Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, the Common Council on April 2, 1986 adopted a resolution
banning bicycles and other such wheeled devices from the Ithaca
Commons, as of June 1, 1986, and
WHEREAS, the implementation of such a prohibition would require City
expenditures for removal of the bike racks now on the Commons, as
well as for installation of replacement racks nearby; and
WHEREAS, many citizens have objected to the fact that the ban appears
to penalize law- abiding bicyclists without changing the enforcement of
sanctions against hazardous behavior, namely bicycle riding and
inappropriate bicycle parking; and
WHEREAS, a possible alternate approach to the problem of inappropriate
behavior would be an ordinance authorizing Ahe impoundment of bicycle
that constitute a safety hazard or an obstruction to traffic on the
Commons (similar to the provision authorizing towing of abandoned and
illegally parked vehicles); now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED,) That the effective date of Ordinance No. 86 -2 is hereby
changed from June 1 to September 1, 1986, to allow time for considera-
tion of alternate approaches, including impoundment of bicycles that
are inappropriately used or parked; and be it further
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance
Committee for a recommendation by the August 1986 Common Council
meeting.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) - Schlather, Romanowski, Lytel, Hoffman, Peterson
Nays (5) - Booth, Killeen, Cummings, Haine, Dennis
Mayor Gutenberger voted Nay, breaking the tie.
Motion Defeated
Summer Common Council Meeting Time
By Al erman Schlather: Seconde y Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That the meeting time for the months of July, August and
September will be 8:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m.
Ayes (6) - Schlather, Lytel, Dennis, Hoffman, Romanowski, Booth
Nays (4) - Haine, Peterson, Killeen, Cummings
Carried
BZA Review of Aesthetics Concerns
Alderperson Peterson reported t -at a variance was granted to a person
in the Fall Creek area, on Lincoln Street.. Planning Board didn't
consider aesthetics and BZA couldn't. They suggested that if the
Council want aesthetics to be considered they need to be written up
by the Council.
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May 7, 198��t)
The issue was referred to City Attorney Nash to review and report back
on BZA consideration of aesthetics.
Mandatory Ending Time for Council Meetings
By Alderperson Hai.ne: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That a mandatory ending time of Common Council meetings
of 11:00 p.m. be instituted.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Haine asked for a vote (called the question).
Alderperson Hoffman objected to a vote because the item was not on
the agenda. The Mayor asked that the item appear on next month's
council agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
Callista F. Paolangeli, 12ity Clerk 3J, n C. uten erge% Mayor