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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. October 1, 1986
PRESENT:
Mayor Gutenberger
Alderpersons (10)- Booth, Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman,
Killeen, Lytel, Peterson, Romanowski,
Schlather
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Nash
City Controller - Spano
City Clerk - Paolangeli
Deputy City Controller - Cafferillo
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Planning & Development Director - Van Cort
Police Chief - Herson
Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the American flag.
MINUTES:
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
°I. RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the September 3, 1986 meeting
be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing--Proposed Amendment to Zoning Map and Section
30.25 and 30.59 of Chapter 30 of the City of Ithaca Municipal
Code
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider a Proposed
Amendment to Zoning Map and Section 30.25 and 30.59 of Chapter
30 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code be opened.
Carried Unanimously
No one appeared to speak to the hearing.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider a Proposed
Amendment to Zoning Map and Section 30.25 and 30.59 of Chapter
30 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code be closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Executive Session
Alderperson Cummings requested an additional item be added
to the Executive Session to discuss sale or lease of City
property.
No Council member objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Dennis requested that Item G - Asst. Supt. of
Public Works -- Possible Resolution be changed to Resolution.
No Council member objected.
Charter and Ordinance Committee
Alderperson Schlather explained that Item C - Local Law Amending
Charter (Sale of City Real Estate) - Resolution, -that was mailed
out in timely fashion, is the new recommended Local Law for
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the sale of City Real Estate. 'The previous Local Law relative
to the sale of City Real Estate had been removed from the
desks of Council.
DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Dennis requested that Item H - Administrative
Asst. to Mayor be removed from the agenda under the BFA Committee.
No Council member objected.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Stewart Par
The following persons spoke to Council regarding the Stewart
Park Master Plan and asked Council not to change the park:
David A. Rash, S Cornell Walk
Karen Eberts, 230 Renwick Drive
Fay Gougakis, 100 W. Seneca Street
Kathy L:illey, 108 Cascadilla Park Road
Barbara Ebert, Executive Director, Historic Ithaca,
120 N. Cayuga Street
Robert Love, 773 Elm Street Extension.
Vincent Mulcahy, 3 Fountain Place
David Ruether, 1189 East Shore Drive
Kristen Schaffer, 411 Turner Place
Christian F. Otto, 411 Turner Place
Edward C. Deverux, 142 Hawthorne Place
Walter Slatoff, 23 Renwick Heights Road
Doria Higgins, 2 Hillcrest Drive read the following statement
from "Citizens to Save Stewart Park ":
"We can all agree, I am sure, That Stewart Park is a beautiful place
much loved by the people of our community.
We do not think new design or restructuring should be imposed upon
it - -by anyone!
The history and issues of the master plan to alter Stewart.
Park-have been studied most carefully by us. We cannot fiiid
any valid reason for imposing changes upon the park.
We ask you, "Why does the City want to Change Stewart Park ?"
Who will be served by changing the park? What evidence can
you present to support the need for such change? Do you
realize how easily the beauty and character of the park can
be destroyed by any redesigning of it ?"
We have been told safety was a factor in your decision. Yet
when we checked with the Ithaca Police, and its accident
report section, we were told that no one there could remember
a car accident in the park due to driving - -ever. They did
remember accidents in city parking lots and even one recent
fatality. We think large hidden parking lots can breed mugging
and other crimes. Instead of making our safe park safer,
such parking lots could make it less so.
We have been told that the public was informed of progress
on the plan and that input from various groups was requested
and assimilated into the plan. Yet knowledgeable people
have said that their input was ignored and requests to be
informed not carried out. Announcement of time and place
of the public meeting in April 1984 only appeared in the
Ithaca Journal in the third paragraph of a story on the master
plan in general.
A Planning and Development Department memo says of that meeting,
"Attendance at the presentation was limited ... it was apparent
that those present were primarily representatives of agencies
or groups directly or indirectly associated with the planning
effort." Only 19 of the questionnaires distributed at the
meeting were filled out.
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And now a survey of opinion on Stewart Park, being conducted
by --he staff of Trowbridge � Trowbridge will be presented
in the near future. One of the cardinal rules of proper
questionnaire methodology is that the actual pollsters be
unbiased and disinterested;*that is, with nothing to gain
or lose from the results. We raise the question whether
Mr. Trowbridge, who has signed a contract with the City to
redesign Stewart Park, qualifies as a person who is disinterested.
If he is not disinterested, the data collected by his own
paid staff would be most definitely open to question. Whatever
the results of his survey, it will not answer the all- important
question, "Do the citizens of Ithaca want Stewart Park
redesigned ?" It won't answer that question because that
simple, obvious, crucial question was not asked in the survey.
It is conspicuous by its absence. We think the answer is
evident in the citizens response to our petition.
We submit herewith our_ petition with well over 6,000, approaching
7,000 signatures; 6,651. These people urge you to discard
the master plan to alter Stewart Park and to halt any further
implementation of that plan. We ask you not to try to salvage
the plan with help from Mr. Trowbridge or anyone else, but
to adopt instead a resolution calling for maintenance, preserva-
tion, and restoration of existing buildings, roads, landscaping
and other facilities in Stewart Park.
We ask you as elected representatives who care as we do about
Stewart Park, to reverse the unfortunate decision to impose
change upon a place the community has loved and enjoyed for
many years and which it hopes to enjoy, just as it is, for
many years to come."
Ms. Higgins preserteO the Mayor with a petition with 6,651
signatures on it to leave Stewart Park as it now is.
Cargill Salt, Inc.
Sara Hess, 208 Utica Street, read the following letter from
Philip Snyder:
"The strike at Cargill raises serious questions about the
integrity and good will of this corporation. Perhaps the
managers of Cargill believe that the anti -union sentiment
that prevails in some sectors of our society will enable
them to act with impunity in this situation. Common Council
is in a position to exert some influence in this respect.
The Board and the staff of the Center for Religion, Ethics
an Social Policy has strongly urged Common Council to override
short run economic concerns and give greater weight to the
moral and social factors in the upcoming bidding for salt
purchases for the city. As one of the worlds largest private
corporations Cargill appears to be involved in a rather blatant
attempt to bust the union. It showed lack of consideration
for the workers by ignoring their seniority, transferring
their job classifications at will, and moving actively toward
the creation of a seasonal work force, whose members would
not enjoy union benefits. These and other concerns raised
in local hearings held by State Assemblyman Frank Barbaro,
will have a bearing on State bids for salt. The City of
Ithaca should not patronize this company at the present time
since it disregards the rights of its employees. If Common
Council does decide not to purchase from Cargill for these
reasons, we hope you will communicate this decision to
neighboring municipalities who may also be deliberating this
issue.
Sincerely,
Philip Snyder
Director of CRESP"
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Sale /Lease of City Lands
Paul Sayvetz, 201 Elm Street, spoke to the Council in support
of the Local Law regarding sale /lease of City lands to be
considered at tonight's meeting.
National Fire Prevention Week
Edward Olmstead, Fire Clie , spoke to the Council reminding
members that the week of October 5 thru 11 is National Fire
Preventation Week. It commemorates the anniversary of the
Great Chicago Fire which occurred in 1871. The Fire Department
has a lot of activities planned thru the week. They will
be working with the public schools, with several public
education programs, and on Saturday, October 11, they will
be conducting their community wide fire drill, and then will
be on the Commons for several hours with demonstrations of
equipment and apparatus. The Council is invited to join
the Fire Department in any of the activities.
REPORT OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Expansion Plan of Airport
Rep. Nichols reported t at the Board -of Representatives is
having a Public Hearing tonight at the airport on the expansion
plan for the airport. They are getting ready to do a major
expansion and realignment of the airport and construction
of a terminal building. Most of this will be paid for with
Federal money that has already been received.
Public Safety Building
Rep. Nichols reporte that the new Public Safety Building
is approaching completion. There will be an open house for
the building within the next few months.
City /County Affirmative Action
Rep. Nichols reported that on October 23rd the City and the
County Affirmative Action Committees will be sponsoring a
community forum at G.I.A.C. on opportunities for employment
in the public sector. This will be jointly sponsored by
these two committees and the Human Rights Commission.
County Transportation Commission
Rep. Nichols reported she has been attending meetings of
the County Transportation Commission. At the last meeting
the NYS Department of Transportation representative gave
the schedule for their proposed drawings of Route 96. They
should be ready to offer the City a plan early in the summer
of 1987.
Southern Tier East Regional Planning Board
Rep. Nichols stated that she has been attending the Southern
"Tier East Regional Planning Board meetings on behalf of the
County Planning Committee. They recently gave this community
$50,000 for day care; most of it allocated to two day care
centers on West Hill.
Rep. Nichols answered questions from Council members.
Alderperson Schlather noted that his information received
on August 25 regarding timetable for Route 96 was that the
draft environmental impact statement would be available in
the late Spring. A Public Hearing would be held in late
spring or early summer of 1987 and that it would take them
a full six months to prepare the final environmental impact
statement with its recommendations to the City and the request
for a vote by the City would take place in the latter part
of 1987 or early 1988.
Rep. Nichols replied that perhaps NYS Department of Transportation
did not want to discourage the City by admitting the process
would take that long.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
City Hall Site
Mayor Gutenberger read a headline from the Post Standard
of September 2, 1964 which states "New York State Electric
and Gas Site Eyed for Temporary City Hall Use." He noted
that twenty —two years later we are still talking about what
to do with a temporary City Hall. He also noted that a
headline of that same day read, "See Need for Swim Pool Island
at Stewart Park."
Ithaca Gun
(600,11 Mayor Gutenberger reported on his trip on September 26 to
Albany Bankruptcy Court regarding Ithaca Gun.
He explained the different proposals on the table before
the Judge and how they differed. It appeared there was only
one firm (Mossburg) that would make a commitment to keep
Ithaca Gun in Ithaca. Their offer was $870,000. However,
Economic Development Agency and Citizens Savings Bank
offered 1.1 million dollars. The 1.1 million dollar bid
C 1was perfected by selling to Remington (the other firm bidding)
- the patent to the Mag 10 gun for 1 million dollars.
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The Judge did not make a decision on that day but promised
a decision would be forthcoming on Friday, October 3rd.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: -
Ithaca Housing Authority
Mayor Gutenberger announced that he had reappointed Margaret
Clynes to the Ithaca Housing Authority for a term to expire
October 17, 1991.
Administrative Assistant to Mayor
Mayor Guten erger announce t at he had appointed Betty Watkins
to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Mayor
at a salary of $16,715.
Alderperson Romanowski stated that the City has a policy
relating to hiring relatives. There was a resolution passed
on July 11, 1983. Ile asked if this appointment had been
cleared with the Budget and Administration Committee.
The Mayor responded that he had requested a waiver from the
Budget and Administration Committee and it was granted. Alder-
person Dennis concurred.
Recent Violent Crimes in the City
Alderperson Cummings asked i the Mayor and Chief of Police
have had any discussions that could be useful or helpful
to the public regarding our recent rash of violent crimes
that have occurred.
Mayor Gutenberger repsonded that the Ithaca Police Department
is working hand -in -hand with the Cornell Safety Division.
There are increased patrols and the escort service at Cornell
University has been very active. He applauds that volunteer
group for their services. Mayor Gutenberger stated that
he has also been on the radio a number of times urging all
people to make sure that they protect their properties and
their persons.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Arbitration Bill
Alderperson Sc lather asked City Attorney Nash about a bill
from Bond, Schoenick & King for $9,170.96 for services rendered
in connection with a labor arbitration. He asked City Attorney
Nash if he was consulted at all about doing that work.
City Attorney Nash responded that he knew nothing about it.
Alderperson Schlather asked City Attorney Nash to look into
this bill and find out what Bond, Schoenick & King's justification
is for such a fee.
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Mayor Gutenberger stated that this matter will be discussed
in Executive Session.
NEW-BUSINESS:
Stewart Park Master Pla
By Alderperson Hoffman:
WHEREAS, Common Council
Park Master Plan as the
and
n- Resolution to Set Aside
Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
on January 2, 1985 adopted the Stewart
"official concept plan" for that area,
WHEREAS, Common Council on April 2, 1986 approved the expenditure
of $21,500 for preparation of "design development drawings
for Stewart Park," and the City subsquently hired Trowbridge
& Trowbridge for this task; and
WHEREAS, public involvement with and concern about this master
plan has increased dramatically as well as opposition to
many of its various design ideas and the overall scope of
change; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Stewart Park Master Plan, as the definitive
guide to changes intended for the park, be set aside, pending
continued public discussion and the formulation of alternative
design development plans by Trowbridge & Trowbridge; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the role of Trowbridge & Trowbridge be clarified
as foll6ws:
- The Master Plan may serve as a resource but is not
necessarily a guide to or a constraint upon future park
planning;
- Any proposed design development plans should reflect
as accurately as possible the expressed concerns,
desires and needs of the community;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That no changes shall be made to Stewart Park
by the City, other than normal and necessary maintenance,
pending the outcome of the design development process, unless
specifically authorized by Common Council.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Hoffman remarked that it is his belief that
there exists in the community a 16t of anger and mistrust
that has been generated by discussion of changes to Stewart
Park and because of this the focus is on whats wrong with
the "Master Plan. This resolution tries to remove the perception
of threat and allow the community to move on to what we
do want in Stewart Park. The resolution is not advocating
that the ideas that are part of the Master Plan be erased
from history. If they are good they will stand up to public
scrutiny. It is also not advocating that we stop studying
the park and planning improvements to it. The Master Plan
can serve as a resource document for the rest of the process.
He suggested the Council allow Trowbridge $ Trowbridge to
work with a clean slate and develop proposals which the
entire community can support.
Alderperson Dennis remarked that he felt the City should
stop any work on the plan and refer this to committee so
that the people who are concerned about this can "take the
winter off" and Council will come back next Spring with
something. He suggested everything be deleted except the
last Resolved.
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Alderperson Cummings concurred that things should not go
forward other than routine maintenance. She asked that
the matter of setting aside the plan or picking out pieces
of it be referred to the Planning & Development Committee.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the resolution on Stewart Park read as follows:
"RESOLVED, That no changes shall be made to Stewart Park
by the City, other than normal and necessary maintenance
unless specifically authorized by Common Council, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the rest of the resolution be referred to
the Planning & Development Committee and the Stewart Park
Advisory Group for their consideration and report back to
Common Council at its November meeting."
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Killeen asked that the Mayor expand the Stewart
Park Advisory Group to include one of the members of the
Stewart Park group that was in attendance at tonight's
meeting. Mayor Gutenberger responded that he would be "more
than happy to do so if there is a process still going on."
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Peterson, Lytel, Hoffman, Haine, Dennis, Killeen
Cummings
Nays (3) - Booth, Romanowski, Schlather
Carried
Recess
Council recessed at 9:SS p.m. and reconvened at 10:07 p.m.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Finance Department Computer System
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That a contract for providing a computer system
for the Finance Department be awarded to Adirondack Systems
Associates, for a cost not to exceed $130,000, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That funding for this system be provided as follows:
From: A1990 Contingency $ 6,500
Bond Anticipation Note 123,500
and be it further
RESOLVED, That Mayor John C. Gutenberger be authorized to
sign said contract, subject to approval of the City Attorney
as to form and content.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Mr. harry Strock, of NYCOM MAP Computer Consultant Services
gave background information on the computer search.
Alderperson Lytel spoke to Council regarding
technology systems" and expressed the desire
would consider, at a future date, buying a t
to communicate with citizens what the public
and that the Council would look at these new
have a role in developing them.
"information
that Council
bird computer
business is,
systems favorably and
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Dennis, Schlather, Peterson, Cummings, Haine,
Romanowski, Killeen, Booth
Nays (2) - Lytel, Hoffman
Carried
West State Street Bridge Repair
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the release
of $5,500 from Capital Reserve 94 - Bridges, for repairs
to the West State Street Bridge, as requested by the Board
of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
D.P.W. Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has agreed to provide additional
bus service to West Hill in order to serve more adequately
the clients of the County Department of Social Services,
and
WHEREAS, the County has agreed to absorb the costs of such
additional service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 1986 Personnel Roster of the Department
of Public Works be amended, as requested by the Board of
Public Works, as follows:
Add - 1 Full Time Bus Driver Position - 40 Hours
Add - 1 Part Time Bus Driver Position - 27 Hours
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Dennis, Hoffman, Peterson, Cummings, Haine,
Schlather, Lytel, Romanowski, Booth
Nay (1) - Killeen
Carried
Budget Appropriations Transfers
BY Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the City Controller be empowered to make
transfers within the 1986 Budget Appropriations as may be
needed, in accordance with Section 2.24 of the City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
Police Department Equipment Standardization
BY Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested to standardize
on Navco Video Equipment, as the type to be used by the
City of Ithaca Police Department, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the
City for reasons of efficiency, compatability and economics,
to approve such standardization for the following reasons:
1. The Police Department now has Navco Video Equipment
installed in its facility.
2. This action will minimize the inventory of repair
parts which would have to be maintained for the service
of said equipment.
3. Labor costs for the maintenance and service of a
standard video system will be less than is required
to service several different types of equipment.
4. Present Navco Video Systems equipment has been satis-
factory to the uses of the Police Department.
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S. Standardization provides the need for only one service
contract for its entire video system, whereas additional
agreements would be required if other types of equip-
ment were to be purchased;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Subdivision S, Section 103, of
the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, this
Common Council hereby authorizes the standardization of
Navco Video Equipment as the type to be used by the City
of Ithaca during the year 1986.
Carried Unanimously
Audit
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That bills presented, as listed on Audit Abstract
#18/1986, in the total amount of $9,S1S.23, be approved
for payment
Carried Unanimously
( Assistant Superintendent of public Works
} By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the 1986 salary for the Assistant Superintendent
of Public Works be established at $39,336, as requested
by the Superintendent of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Parking Requirement - Determination of Non - Significance
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
WHEREAS, the matter of maintaining the previous status quo
as to parking requirements in the downtown zone now designated
B -2b is before this Common Council, and
WHEREAS, appropriate environmental review has been conducted,
including the preparation of the Short Environmental Assessment
Form (SEAF) and the Lo.:g En vironmental Assessment Form (LEAF)
filed in the Clerk's -Office, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action is an "unlisted"
action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEAR), including the Part 617 regulations thereunder, and
may be a'Type 1 action under the City Environmental Quality
Review Act (E.Q.R. § 36.5(B)(S), and
WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action will not have
a significant effect on the environment and will further
the orderly, planned urbanization of the areas affected,
maintain the status quo as to parking requirements and other-
wise promote public safety; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency in this
matter, be and it hereby does adopt as its own the findings
and conclusions more fully set forth in the Short and Long
Environmental Assessment Forms, and makes further findings
that this proposed action is beneficial to the environment;
and it is further
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency, be and
it hereby does determine that the proposed action at issue
will not have a significant effect on the environment and
that further environmental review is unnecessary under the
circumstances; and it is further
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall constitute notice of
this negative declaration and the City Clerk be and she
is hereby directed to file a copy of the same, together
with the attachments, in the City Clerk's Office, and forward
the same to the office of the City Planning Department and
anv other parties as required by law.
Carried Unanimously
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Ordinance Amending Zoning Map and Section 30.25 and 30.59
of Chapter 30 of the City of Ithaca Municipal C-o-cTe
By Al erperson Schlat er: Seconded by Al erperson Dennis
ORDINANCE NO. 86-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND SECTIONS 30.25
AND 30.59 OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the
City Ithaca, New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca,
New York, as last amended is hereby amended and changed so
that the following described area presently located in the
B -2b zoning district is reclassified and changed to the B -2c
zoning district:
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND bounded on the north by the centerline
of East Buffalo Street, on the east by the centerline of
Tioga Street, on the south by the centerline of East Seneca
Street and on the west by the centerline of North Cayuga
Street, and
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND bounded on the north by the center-
line of East Buffalo Street, on the east by the centerline
of North Aurora Street, on the south by the south property
line of tax parcel number 61 -4 -1, and on the west by the
centerline of North Tioga Street, and
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND bounded on the north by the center-
line of East Buffalo Street, on the east by a line that is
approximately 1S3 feet east of the western boundary of the
right -of -way of North Aurora Street, on the south by the
centerline of East Seneca Street and on the west by the center-
line of North Aurora Street, and more specifically including
all of the following tax parcels: 62 -5 -1 through 62 -5 -3,
inclusive and 62 -5 -12 through 62 -5 -18, inclusive.
SECTION 2. AMENDING SECTION 30.25 ENTITLED "DISTRICT REGULATIONS
CHART"
1. Row B -2 of the District Regulations Chart is hereby
amended by adding a new General Business District entitled
"B -2c" with the following regulations added:
Column
4
"None"
Column
6
"l. Motel: 20,000
2. All others: 2,500"
Column
7
"1. Motel: 100
2. All others: 2S"
Column
8
"None"
Column
9
1175"
Column
10
"100% except as required
for rear yard"
Column
11
"None"
Column
12
"None"
Column
13
"None"
Column
14
"See Column 15"
Column
15
"10 minimum"
SECTION 3. AMENDING
§
30.59 ENTITLED "DESIGN REVIEW BOARD"
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1. § 30.59, Paragraph B, "Purpose ", is hereby amended
by adding "B -2c ", after B -2b on line 9.
2. § 30.59, Paragraph C, "Powers and Duties" is hereby
amended by adding 11B -2c" after B -2b on lines 2 and 3.
3. § 30.39, Paragraph D, "Applicability ", is hereby
amended by adding "B -2c" after B -2b on line 2.
SECTION 4, EFFECTIVE DATE
1. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and
in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided
in § 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
!Local Law Amending Charter (Sale of City Real Estate)
My Alderperson Schlat er: Secon e 'by Alderperson Romanowski
LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1986
d A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER OF THE
O CITY OF ITHACA BY ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION 1140" TO SECTION
0 3.9 THEREOF ENTITLED "SPECIFIC POWERS OF COMMON COUNCIL."
0 BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE CHARTER OF THE
XITY OF ITHACA BY ADDING A NEW SUBDIVISION "40" TO SECTION
:3.9 THEREOF ENTITLED "SPECIFIC POWERS OF COMMON COUNCIL."
A new subdivision to be known and designated as subdivision
•40 is hereby added to Section 3.9 of Article III of the Charter
-of the City of Ithaca to read as follows:
"40. To lease or sell City -owned real estate on such
tterms and conditions as it deems advisable, with the approval
cof at least three - fourths of the full Common Council, after
snotice of the proposed sale or lease has r)een published in the
;official paper at least once each week for three weeks, the
-first such notice being published no less than thirty (30)
.days prior to the approval vote, which sale or lease shall
lbe subject further to the following limitations: that any
-sale or lease be for full value; and that any sale or lease
be subject to permissive referendum as set forth hereinafter.
The question whether any proposed sale or lease of city -owned
real estate shall be approved shall, upon a demand being
filed as hereinafter provided, be submitted to the voters
of the city at a general or special election, after public
itlotice to be published at least once each week for three
wveeks in the official paper. Such demand shall be signed
b)y registered voters of the city equal in number to at least
ten per centum of the total number of votes cast in the city
�at the last preceding general election and shall be filed
iin the office of the City Clerk before the adoption of an
cordinance or resolution authorizing such sale or lease. If
such demand is filed as aforesaid, such sale or lease of
ireal estate shall not take effect unless in addition to the
,foregoing requirements a majority of the electors voting
thereon at such election shall vote in the affirmative."
;SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
This local law shall take effect upon its being duly filed
in the office of the Secretary of State subject to the provisions
of section twenty -four of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Alderperson Schlather explained the changes in the local
law.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Lytel: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the resolution be changed to read "with the
approval of two- thirds of the full Common Council," rather
than three- fourths.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) - Hoffman, Dennis, Cummings, Lytel
Nays (6) - Romanowski, Schlather, Haine, Killeen, Peterson,
Booth
Amendment Defeated
Main Motion
A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Peterson, Schlather, Dennis, Killeen, Romanowski,
Haine, Booth, Hoffman
Nays (2) - Cummings, Lytel
Carried
It was noted by Alderperson Schlather that this local law
was mailed out to all Alderpersons two weeks ago.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Strategic Housing Plan
Alderperson Cummings stated that there is a draft report
out on the Strategic Housing Plan. The report should be
distributed to the Council within a week. In addition, the
Planning Board and Technical Advisory Committee have been
meeting and narrowing down the lists of concerns which are
going to be addressed in the neighborhoods and housing plan.
There are basically six catagories which include many specific -
problems. Materials on this matter will be distributed to
Council for action in early Spring.
Housing and Public Works Code Inspectors
Alderperson Cummings reported that the Planning and Development
Committee is holding discussions on whether staff people
should be hired in 1987 for Housing and Public Works Code
Inspectors. Perhaps these people could be hired on a seasonal,
part -time basis to work through the Building Department doing
inspections of property for things like lawn mowing, etc.
This matter is still under discussion. There will be a memo
forthcoming from Tom Hoard, Building Commissioner, which
will have a list of those performance standard laws which
need greater clarification to more effectively implement
this.
Stewart Avenue Brick Reimplacement
Alderperson Cummings reported that the Stewart Avenue brick
reimplacement has been discussed in committee. The estimated cost
had originally been $19.37 per sq. foot; it came in at $12.31
per sq. foot. Supt. of Public Works indicated that at least
three men of a core crew received training in brick laying
and will be continued on in their position dealing with brick
laying. The project will continue next year.
Brick Reuse Policy
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the following be adopted as the City's policy
on reuse of stockpiled brick and masonry paving materials:
1. The highest priority for distribution of stockpiled
brick and masonry paving materials is for reuse in
the manner consistent with its historic function;
the retention, restoration and reconstruction of the
City's brick streets.
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2. That brick and masonry paving materials be subject
to reuse by City agencies, or sold for full value
for use in both public and private sector improvements
that meet the following criteria:
a. The improvement is 16cated in an area accessible
to the public or visible from a public right -of -way.
b. The scale and design of the improvement contributes
to the identity and character of the City
3. The Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission will
(W000v evaluate proposals for the reuse of brick and masonry
paving materials to determine whether criteria are met.
4. The following uses reflect the intention of the criteria
and are recommended options:
a. Park paving: Proposed improvements at the GIAC
Park, Stewart Park, Ithaca Falls Hydro Site, Cass
Park walkways. Extend use to other City parks
L ) where desirable.
CO b. Special public and commercial areas: West End,
Inlet Island, all historic districts, and sites
�? of private commercial development to mark entrances,
("[ exits, borders, pathways, promenades and plazas.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Bidder Responsibility Hearings
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
WHEREAS, a number of citizens have brought to Common Council
(Mvel their concerns about possible life safety problems at the
mines of Cargill Salt, Inc. from whom the City currently
purchases salt, and
WHEREAS, according to State law it is the duty of Common
Council to do business with those companies that are "responsible
bidders ", and
WHEREAS, our current contract for salt is due to expire in
October; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That prior to awarding of any future bids for the
purchase of salt the Budget and Administration Committee,
or its designee, make a determination whether or not the
prospective vendor is a "responsible bidder" within the meaning
of the law, conducting appropriate inquiry by hearing or
otherwise, as necessary, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works and the Purchasing
Department are directed not to award any bids until this
determination has been made.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Stewart Park Landmarks Designation /Environmental Quality
Bond Act
Alderperson Cummings reported that the Landmarks Commission
has begun consideration of designating Stewart Park structures
and their environs as historic landmarks. Historic Ithaca
is going to be gathering information for them. If the Environ-
mental Quality Bond Act passes there may be money available
for restoration of municipally owned, designated, non - profit
structures.
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Human Relations Training- Police Department
By Al erperson Peterson: Seconded by Al erperson Killeen
WHEREAS, it is desirable to continue human relations training
for the police department, and
WHEREAS, human relations training should become a regular,
ongoing training program of the police department; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That human relations training for members of the
Ithaca Police Department shall resume in 1987, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the following are the guidelines for development
of such training:
1. The Police Chief is responsible for human relations
training in the department. Such training is to be
an ongoing process, as is other training in the depart-
ment, and shall not stop after a year, but shall occur
regularly. While it is not necessary that every member
participate every year, a minimum level of training
should be established and maintained for each person
in the Police Department. Training is particularly
essential for new officers and for dealing with any
special human relations problems or current community
concerns.
2. The objectives of such training should be formulated
annually by the Chief of Police and the Community
Police Board, and should be submitted to the Human
Services Committee for review no later than July 1.
3. Funds for such training should be requested as part
of the police training budget, and reviewed in the
usual manner by the Mayor and the budget committee.
4. Proposals for the provision of such training; should
be solicited locally and throughout the region, once
the funding level has been established.
S. The selection of trainer(s) should be made by the
Chief of Police, in consultation with the Community
Police Board and be it further
RESOLVED, That future human relations training need not be
based upon the model designed by the Human Relations Training
Program.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Al erperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That "and subject to approval of the Human Services
Committee of Common Council" be added after Police Board
in Item 5 of the resolution.
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Peace Corps 25th Anniversary
By AlTlerperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the Peace Corps is presently celebrating its 25th
birthday, and
WHEREAS, many members of the Ithaca Eommunity have served
with the Peace Corps; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca salutes the Peace Corps
on 2S years of service to the world and to the Ithaca community,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca calls upon the federal
government to renew and strengthen its support of the Peace
Corps, and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be conveyed by the
Mayor to President Reagan, Senators Moynihan and DiAmato,
Representative McHugh, and Peace Corps Director Rupe.
Carried Unanimously
Department Head Evaluations
Alderperson reported that a draft copy of the Department
Head Evaluations form was passed out to Council members.
At the next meeting of the Human Services Committee there
will be a vote on a resolution to send a complete project
to the Council. All Corm cil mPmhers are invited to attend
this meeting.
Adult Day Care Homes
Alderperson Peterson gave a brief report on Adult Day Care
Homes that is being looked into by the Human Services Committee
and other committees of Council. There is not any language
in our ordinances addressing this issue at this time.
Alderperson Schlather stated that it is on the agenda for
the next Charter and Ordinance Committee meeting.
Alderperson Killeen stated that he is on the Tompkins County
Office of Aging Advisory Board and he will be receiving information
to help with the definition which he will circulate to all
the Council.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Alternate Side Parking
Al erperson Killeen reported that there will be a meeting
of the Alternate Side Parking Committee on October 9th in
the Common Council Chambers.
UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Civil Service
Al erperson Dennis asked the Charter and Ordinance Committee
to take a look at Civil Service to see how the City can
incorporate Civil Service into the Personnel Office and make
it more a part of the Personnel function.
Motion to Refer
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded
RESOLVED, That the matter of the
incorporated into the Personnel
Charter and Ordinance Committee
to the Council.
by Alderperson Cummings
Civil Service Office being
Office be referred to the
for review and report back
Carried Unanimously
No Smoking Sections in Restaurants
Alderperson ennis asked the Charter and Ordinance Committee
to investigate the possibility of "No-Smoking" sections in restaurant
(4mo", Motion to Refer
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the matter of mandatory smoking sections in
restaurants be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee
for review and report back to the Council.
Carried Unanimously
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Sheriff's Office
Al erperson Schlather referred to a resolution on the November
ballot regarding moving the Sheriff's Office outside the
City limits. He urged Council to vote 'No' and to ask
constituents in their wards to vote 'No'.
Executive Session
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the Council adjourn into Executive Session
to discuss sale or lease of City property and a personnel
matter.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 12:10 -A.M.
Callista F. Paolangel
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 5:00 P.M. October 29, 1986
PRESENT:
Mayor - Gutenberger
Alderpersons (9) - Booth, Haine, Lytel, Schlather, Cummings, Hoffman,
Dennis, Killeen, Romanowski
ABSENT:
Alderperson (1) - Peterson
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Dep. City Clerk - Brown
Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Commons Coordinator - Deming
Police Chief - Herson
BPW Commissioners - Gerkin, Slattery
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
LO Mayor Guten erger led all present ir. the Pledge of Allegiance to
the American flag.
m SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Q Presentation of Mayor's 1987 Executive Bud et
Mayor Guten erger submitted the Executive Budget Proposal as foll0 s:
SUBMISSION OF EXECUTIVE BUDGET PROPOSAL
MAYOR JOHN C. GUTENBERGER
OCTOBER 29, 1986
"I herewith submit my Executive Budget Proposal for the City of
Ithaca which calls for an expenditure of $16,486,413 for the General
Fund. *This reflects an increase of $1,448,660 over the 1986 amended
budget of $15,037,753 or a 9.6o increase in the overall cost in
operating our City government. Revenues, other than Real Property
Taxes, is being proposed at $11,042,007, an increase of $986,332
over the 1986 Amended Budget of $10,055,675 or 9.8% increase. To
balance the 1987 budget, I am proposing that $551,700 of unappropi-
ated cash surplus be used and that $4,892,706 be raised from Real
Property Taxes. The amount to be raised from taxes will require a
6.75% increase or a tax rate of $15.80 /m, a $1.00 /m increase from
our present rate of $14.80/m.
The increase in the cost of government for 1987 can be directly
related to the following:
1986 1987 Increase
Salaries $7,923,387 i$8,594,389 $ 671,'002 8.4
Insurance 613,000 637,500 24,500 4.0
Hospitalization 650,000 860,000 210,000 32.3
Social Security 530,000 558,000 28,000 5.3
P & F Retirement 950,422 734,545 (215,877)(22.7)
Equipment 331,509 478,486 146,977 44.3
All Other (1) 4,718,172 5,120,777 402,605 8.5
SUB -TOTAL $15,716,490 $16,983,697 $1,267,207 8.1
TO REVENUE
SHARING:
Equipment 247,170 348,875 *(101,705
P � F Retirement 431,567 148,409 *(283,158)
`DOTAL $15,037,753 $16,486,413 *$1,448,660 *9.6
(1) Includes: Utilities, parts and supplies, equipment maintenance,
gasoline, construction materials, rentals, debt service,
contingency, etc.
*Revised figures per Mayor Gutenberger's instructions
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The increase in revenues for 1987 can be directly related to the
following:
Sales Tax
State Aid Per Capita
Departmental
Fire Protection
All Other (1)
1986
$3,580,000
2,420,000
1,456,300
351,000
2,248,378
1987
$3,990,000
2,425,000
1,626,344
432,000
2,568,663
Increase
$410,000
5,000
170,044
81,000
320,285
11.4
11. .7
23.1
14.3
TOTAL $10,055,675 $11,042,007 $986,332 9.8
(1) Includes: Interest earnings, licenses and permits, fines, gifts
and donations, other State Aid, etc.
In conclusion, the tax increase of 6.75% equates to $50.00 more per
year on a house having an assessed value of $50,000. This is less
than a $1.00 per week increase."
Alderperson Killeen arrived at 5:10 p.m.
Mayor Gutenberger thanked Joe Spano, Dominick Cafferillo and Jean
ffankinson for getting the budget together. fie emphasized that the
tax increase would be 6.750, and requested the Budget and Admini-
stration Committee and Common Council to not decrease the tax rate
if they make cuts in the budget, giving his rationale for this
request.
The Mayor also provided copies of the 1987 Budget Requests, the
1987 Capital Project Requests and the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund
Requests.
Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the proposed budget be referred to the Budget and
Administration Committee for review.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Ruthann Brown, Deputy City Clerk
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