HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1986-12-03COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. December 3, 1986
PRESENT:
Mayor - Gutenberger
Alderpersons (10) - Booth, Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman,
Killeen, Lytel, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Nash
City Controller - Spano
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
City Clerk - Paolangeli
Dir., Planning 6 Development - Van Cort
Dir., Youth Bureau - Cutia
Supt, of Public Works - Dougherty
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Commons Coordinator - Deming
BPW Commissioners - Stone, Albanese
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Guten erger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
LD the American flag.
M Energy Improvement Awards
Q Mayor Gutenberger call—&-d—attention to two awards, state and
national, received by the City of Ithaca Common Council and the
Ithaca Energy Commission for energy improvements and innovation
with the Weatherization Ordinance passed by the Common Council.
The two awards were displayed in the council chamber for anyone
who wished to look at them. Mayor Gutenberger congratulated the
Energy Commission and Council members for the work done and imple-
mentation in passing the ordinance. He commented that it is nice
to know that the state and nation has recognized their efforts.
Mayoral Citations
Six citations for heroism were awarded by Mayor Gutenberger to two
citizens and four Ithaca Fire Department personnel for the rescue
of four children and two adults from a house fire at 312C Third
Street on August 3, 1986. The citations were awarded by Mayor
Gutenberger to the following persons:
Ernest Pischel of Ithaca, Jack Kopsa of Newfield, Fire
Lieutenant Michael Schnurle, Firefighter William Baker,
Firefighter Steven Craven and Firefighter Scott Gingras.
Fire Chief Olmstead gave a brief background of the circumstances
of the rescue.
Mayor Gutenberger proposed the following resolutions for considera-
tion by the Council:
"WHEREAS, on August 3, 1986 a fire was discovered in the residence
at 312C Third Street, and
WHEREAS, it was believed that people were trapped inside the burning
structure, and
WHEREAS, Ernie Pischel and Jack Kopsa started the immediate rescue
of the trapped persons, and
tVHLP'. AS, the }seat made the rescue very difficult, and
WHEREAS, these individuals risked their own lives to accomplish a
successful rescue, and
WHEREAS, because of their heroic action and bravery a tragedy was
averted; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council, on behalf of the City of Ithaca
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and the community at large, commend these individuals with
gratitude for their bravery and cooperation in protecting and
preserving the lives of the citizens of Ithaca.
MOVED by Alderperson Haine: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
Carried Unanimously
"WHEREAS, on August 3, 1986 the Ithaca Fire
Department responded
to a call that there was a fire in the residence of 312C Third
Street, and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department was informed by
citizens at the scene
and
that persons were trapped inside the burning
structure,
WHEREAS, upon arriving upon the scene of the
Michael Schnurle, Firefighters
fire in progress,
William Baker,
Fire Lieutenant
Steven Craven and Scott Gingras started the
immediate rescue of
trapped persons, and
WHEREAS, the intense heat and intense smoke
made rescue very
difficult, and
WHEREAS, these individuals risked their own
lives to accomplish
a successful rescue, and
WHEREAS, because of their heroic action and
bravery a tragedy
was averted; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council, on behalf of
the City of Ithaca and
the community at large, wish to commend these individuals with
gratitude for their bravery and cooperation
in protecting and
preserving the lives of the citizens of the
City of Ithaca."
MOVED by Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing - Propose Changes to Zoning
Ordinance Amending
Chapter 30 to Provide a De inition o the Functional ly Unit
1 P 't Procedure
or Functional Family
and Provide a New Specla ermi
Units.
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Alderperson Dennis: Secon ed by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider amendment of Chapter
30 to provide a definition of and special permit procedure for
Functional Family Units is opened.
Carried Unanimously
The following persons addressed the Council, speaking in opposition
to passage of the proposed ordinance:
R. James Miller, 213 Bryant Avenue, Second Vice President
Bryant Park Civic Association
James Kerrigan, local attorney
Atty. Miller and Atty. Kerrigan believe the proposed ordinance does
not avoid invasion of privacy, or avoid making unmarried couples
prove they are a functional family, but in effect, does just the
opposite from what it was designed to do. They believe it will be
extremely difficult, if not impossible, to enforce.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider amendment of
Chapter 30 is closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Human Services Committee
Al erperson Peterson requested deletion of Item D. Handicapped
Access which was addressed during the budget session.
No Council person objected.
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Miscellaneous Business
Alderperson Lytel requested addition of a report on "National League
of Cities" meeting.
No Council person objected.
Report of Special Committees
Alderperson Killeen requested addition of a report from the Stewart
Park Advisory Committee.
No Council person objected.
MINUTES:
Meeting of October 29, 1986
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the October 29, 1986 meeting of
Council be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Meeting of November 5, 1986
By Alderperson Sc lat er: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 5, 1986 meeting of
Council be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
m PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE THE COUNCIL:
Q Handicap Parking
Jacki Brooks, 804 N. Aurora Street, presented the following: "I
appreciate it very much the concern of Common Council for the
Handicap Accesses and the improvements for the Handicap Citizens
of Ithaca, but I was very distressed when I had business in City
Hall and was unable to park in the Handicap Spot, the best part_ef
the morning, in the City Hall Parking lot due to the fact that
there was a yellow Cadillac convertible parked there. What dis-
tressed me more was when I learned the yellow Cadillac convertible
parked in the Handicap Spot belonged to Alderman Sean Killeen, on
which no handicap sticker was visible.
Thank you ladies and gentlemen of Common Council for listening to
my complaint."
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Becker, representing the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce,
requested the council to reinsert in the 1987 budget the $7,000
request made by the Chamber of Commerce which he termed an invest-
ment in establishment of Tompkins County Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
INHS
Doug Dylla, Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, thanked
the Common Council for inclusion of funds in the 1987 budget for
INHS which will enable them to continue revitalizing the downtown
neighborhoods.
Proposed Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Bodil Somkin, 2 Cornell Walk, spo e to the council expressing
opposition to the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
1987 Budget Requests
Marc Albanese, 428 South Geneva Street, a commissioner of the BPIV,
requested reconsideration by the council of two items in the 1987
Budget- -storm sewer maintenance (a memo had been prepared by Larry
Fabbroni and distributed to the council to justify the request)
and additional seasonal help and equipment for lawn maintenance in
areas of the city.
Farmers' Market
Anna M. Stein raus, President, Ithaca Farmers' Market, introduced
members of her board to the council and reported that the board had
passed a resolution concerning the proposed north side site, one
concerning the final application for NYSCA grant and a motion en-
dorsing selection of Robert Leathers as consulting architect for
the NYSCA grant.
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Elizabeth E. Mann, 1610 Ellis Hollow Road, and Judy Gibson, 101
Poole Road, members of the Ithaca Farmers' Market Board, spoke to
the Council encouraging final application for the NYSCA grant.
Stewart Park
Davi Ruet er, 1189 E. Shore Drive, spoke to the Council in
opposition to proposed changes to Stewart Park.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR:
Definition of Functional Family
Mayor Guten erger reportec teat the New York State Conference of
Mayors Conference will be held in Syracuse on December 7th and 8th.
One of the agenda items is the definition of family. He is hoping
to take results of any action passed at the council meeting with
him to share with other cities as the issue is of great importance
throughout the state.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Guten erger reported that Stuart Stein had resigned from the
Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency Board and that he wished to offer the
name of William C. Bennett, 431 S. Geneva Street for consideration
and endorsement as a replacement on the Board.
Alderperson Schlather asked what the term of the appointment would
be and the Mayor responded that the terms are indefinite. Alder-
person Schlather commented that, because these appointments are so
infrequent, he was requesting that this matter be considered by a
committee of Council. He said it has nothing to do with Mr.
Bennett; however, these issues should be discussed by Council.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the matter of selection of appointees to the Urban
Renewal Agency, with respect to term of office and individual to be
considered for appointment be referred to the Planning and Develop-
ment Committee for review and report back.
Discussion followed on the floor. Alderperson Cummings concurred
with Alderperson Schlather; Alderperson Hoffman commented that he
felt the Council should have more than a few minutes to consider
how to fill an appointment as important as this. Alderperson Dennis
commented that he thought the rules for appointment were set forth
by the state and, possibly, federal regulations.
Mayor Gutenberger asked the City Attorney to check the rules.
City Atty. Nash reported that the Urban Renewal Agency was set up
by a Special Act of the legislature which provides appointment powers
which basically are made by the Mayor with approval of a majority of
members of the council. It seems that upon creation of this agency
back in the 60s a certificate would have been filed with the Secretary
of State designating the original names, the names of original
members and their terms of office. Thereafter, members would serve
at the pleasure of the Mayor. Atty. Nash reported that he did not
have the certificate but will check further in the files.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Booth, Cummings, Haine,
Peterson, Schlather
Nays (2) - Dennis, Romanowski
Hoffman, Killeen, Lytel,
Carried
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Cornell Heights Zoning Case
City Atty. Nash reported that he has not received any decision from
the Court of Appeals on the Cornell Heights zoning case.
S'T'RAND THEATRE
Alderperson Killeen requested information on the status of the
Strand Theatre.
WHEREAS, there are certain areas within the City of Ithaca which
should be preserved as quiet, low density, single family or two
family residential neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, the presence of groups of persons which are the functional
equivalent of a traditional "family" is not inconsistent with the
goals of low density residential zoning within the City of Ithaca,
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca wishes to
accommodate such functional equivalents of a traditional "family"
while still preserving the characteristics of single and two family
residential neighborhoods within the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the various types of such functional equivalents of a
family may present differing and unique impacts on single and two
family residential neighborhoods for the purpose of zoning con-
siderations; now, therefore, be it
we RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 86-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE CITY
OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED-by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York as follows:
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City Atty. Nash responded that the building has not been occupied
for a number of years. Efforts to find an individual to take over
the grant responsibilities and operate it according to the ARC grant
failed last spring with Mr. Ciaschi. No other person has expressed
interest in assuming those grant responsibilities in operating the
Strand. There has been some interest from the community to operate
the building in another fashion. He said his office has been in
contact with the representatives of ARC to see what their feelings
are at this point. Obviously they, like the city, are concerned
that the project does not seem to be able to go forward. He said
it seems to him at this time that there is some willingness on
their part to accept the fact that the city wishes to move in that
fashion, that the Strand cannot be operated according to the grant
responsibilities, that some arrangement could be worked into termi-
nating those and free up the building for other uses. He said there
have been no taxes paid on it for S years. The county had moved it
for tax foreclosure but have agreed to separate it from the rest of the
properties and hold it out for the time being. He said he thinks
probably council and the IURA at some point are going to have to
concern themselves with the decision of whether or not it makes
sense to try to operate it under grant responsibilities or terminate
it in some fashion acceptable to ARC. At this point there is nothing
definite as far as a proposal but probably it would take something
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like a public sale, public bidding procedure to satisfy ARC to
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generate as much funds as possible to pay off what is owed under the
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grant and what is owed in taxes on it.
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CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance Amendin Chapter 30 - Modification of Section 30.3,
30.2S and 30.26 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code (Rezoning and
Fa�mil��
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, the definition of "family" within the City of Ithaca Zoning
Ordinance has heretofore been limited to groups of persons related
by blood, marriage or adoption, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Court of Appeals has recognized that
there are certain groups of persons living together in the same
dwelling unit who are unrelated yet are the functional equivalent
of a traditional "family" for the purposes of zoning restrictions,
and
WHEREAS, there are certain areas within the City of Ithaca which
should be preserved as quiet, low density, single family or two
family residential neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, the presence of groups of persons which are the functional
equivalent of a traditional "family" is not inconsistent with the
goals of low density residential zoning within the City of Ithaca,
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca wishes to
accommodate such functional equivalents of a traditional "family"
while still preserving the characteristics of single and two family
residential neighborhoods within the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the various types of such functional equivalents of a
family may present differing and unique impacts on single and two
family residential neighborhoods for the purpose of zoning con-
siderations; now, therefore, be it
we RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 86-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE CITY
OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED-by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York as follows:
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Section 1. That paragraph 28 of subdivision (B) entitled "Specific
terms or words" of Section 30.3 entitled "Definitions" of Chapter 30
entitled "Zoning" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby re-
numbered as Section 30.3 (B) 28 -a. _
Section 2. That a new subparagraph of subdivision B of Section
30.3 entitled "Definitions" of Chapter 30 entitled "Zoning" of the
City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby added and shall read as
follows:
"28 -b. "Functional Family Unit" shall mean a group of individuals
living to et er in a single dwelling unit and functioning as a
family with respect to those characteristics that are consistent with
the purposes of zoning restrictions in residential-neighborhoods.
a. In determining whether or not a group of unrelated indi-
vi uals is a functional family unit un er t e e inition
set fort above, t e following criteria must e present:
1. The occupants must share the entire dwelling unit. A
unit in which the various occupants act as separate roomers
cannot be deemed to be occupied by a functional family unit.
2. The household must have stability with respect to the
purpose of t e zoning ordinance. Evidence of such
stability may include the following:
i. the presence of minor, dependent children regularly
residinv in the Rouse of ;
ii. proof of the sharing of expenses for food, rent or
owners Hip costs, utilities and other household ex-
penses and sharing in Ile preparation, storage and
consumption of food.
iii. whether or not different members of the household
have the same address for the purposes of:
voter registration;
river s license;
motor vehicle registration;
summer or other residences;
cling of taxes.
iv. common ownership of furniture and appliances among
t e members of t e household.
V. enrollment of dependent children in local schools.
vi, employment of householders in the local area.
vii. a showing that the household has been living together
as a unit for a year or more; whether in the current
welling unit or other dwelling units.
viii. any other factor reasonably related to whether or
not the group of persons is the functional equiva-
lent-of a family.
b. A group of individuals living in the same dwelling unit
shall be presumed not to be a Functional Family Unit as
efined in this section if such dwelling unit contains
four or more college students over the age of 10 years.
i. A college student is a person who attends at least
half time any college, university or other institu-
tion autTi—nrized to confer egrees by the State o
New Yor .
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ii. For the purpose of this presumption, minor dependent
children of any other member of the ouse old shall
e excluded in calculating t e num er of college
students in the ftousehold.
C. A group of individuals living together in the same dwelling
unit shall be presumed not to be a Functional Family Unit
as defined in this section if it is occupied by four or
more adults over the age of 18 years and is not occupied
by minor, dependent children.
(Woo, d. The presumptions set forth in sections (b) and (c) above
may e rebutted by sufficient evidence of t e c aracter-
istics set forth in section a a ove."
Section 3. Section numbered 30.26 (C) entitled "Special Permits"
shall be amended to add a new section numbered Section 30.26 (C) 1 (n)
which shall read as follows:
"5. Uses [7 -9] 7 -10 under R -I."
C. Item 12 in Column 2, row R -3 containing a list of permitted
primary uses for an R -3 district is hereby amended to delete the
words "7 and 8" and replace them with the words "7 -10" to read as
follows:
"12. Uses [7 and 8] 7 -10 under R -1."
d. Item 10 in Column 2, row R -U containing a list of permitted
primary uses for an R -U district is hereby amended to delete the
words "7 -9" and replace them with the words "7 -1.0" to read as
follows:
"10. Uses [7 -9] 7 -10 under R -1."
Section S. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
(60000, Section 3.11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Alderperson Schlather addressed the council concerning the proposed
ordinance as follows:
"This particular ordinance, in conjunction with the existing zoning,
does nothing to change the density factors of neighborhoods, and it
does nothing to intrude upon the right of individuals in small
groups to live a private life without intrusion by government.
Specifically, in R -1 zones today 1, 2, and if owner
occupied, 3 unrelated adults may live in a home. In R -2 zones 1, 2
and 3 unrelated adults may live in a home. Those rights will
continue. Those are "as of right" designations; they are not changed
"n. Residential occupancy by a
Functional Family Unit in all
districts to the same extent that
residential occupancy without a
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special permit is permitted by a
family in all districts."
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Section 4. Column 2 of the District
Regulations Chart, as made
part of Chapter 30 of the City of
Ithaca Municipal Code by Section
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numbered 30.25 entitled "District
Regulations," is hereby amended
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as follows:
a. Column 2, row R -1 containing
a list of permitted primary uses
for an R -1 district is hereby amended
to add a new item numbered
"10" which shall read as follows:
"10. Functional Family Units without
any additional occupants
(see definition Section 30.3 and
special permit Section-3T 326)
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b. Item 5 in Column 2, row R -2
containing a list of permitted
primary uses for an R -2 district
is hereby amended to delete the
words "7 -9" and replace them with
the words "7 -10" to read as
follows:
"5. Uses [7 -9] 7 -10 under R -I."
C. Item 12 in Column 2, row R -3 containing a list of permitted
primary uses for an R -3 district is hereby amended to delete the
words "7 and 8" and replace them with the words "7 -10" to read as
follows:
"12. Uses [7 and 8] 7 -10 under R -1."
d. Item 10 in Column 2, row R -U containing a list of permitted
primary uses for an R -U district is hereby amended to delete the
words "7 -9" and replace them with the words "7 -1.0" to read as
follows:
"10. Uses [7 -9] 7 -10 under R -1."
Section S. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
(60000, Section 3.11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Alderperson Schlather addressed the council concerning the proposed
ordinance as follows:
"This particular ordinance, in conjunction with the existing zoning,
does nothing to change the density factors of neighborhoods, and it
does nothing to intrude upon the right of individuals in small
groups to live a private life without intrusion by government.
Specifically, in R -1 zones today 1, 2, and if owner
occupied, 3 unrelated adults may live in a home. In R -2 zones 1, 2
and 3 unrelated adults may live in a home. Those rights will
continue. Those are "as of right" designations; they are not changed
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by this law. All this law does, and I call it a density neutral law,
is expand our definition of family beyond the traditional perimeters
of blood lines to what we call functional family units. It simply
says that in certain areas where you-may wish to have more than
3 unrelated adults who wish to live in that particular area, then
they simply have to establish that they are what is called a functional
family equivalent. It is no different than what they have to do now;
indeed it is more generous than what is now expected because today
in a R -1 zone whenever there are 4 unrelated adults living in a R -1
zone, they are living there without the blessing of our code. In
other words they are in violation of our law. You just can't do it.
All this is doing is attempting to satisfy the requirements of McMinn.
within the context of our existing zoning.
More importantly, we cannot act on this this evening. The reason is
because we had requested from the Planning Department a environmental
review which we have to have in connection with all zoning changes
and though there was an acknowledgment of this request it has not
been forthcoming and therefore we cannot act without first completing
our environmental review. It was anticipated that we would be acting
on a resolution of negative declaration but we don't have that here
this evening and therefore we cannot act on the ordinance itself.
We have had the public hearing and also there are a couple of technical
amendments that have to be included which I will spread on the record
for you. Other than that we cannot act this evening without first
acting on the environmental review requirements of SEQR and the City
Environmental Quality Review Act."
Alderperson Schlather explained that the Planning Board and the
Planning Department were represented in the discussions pertinent
to the fashioning of this ordinance. Jon Meigs was with the
committee from the start, working with Tom Hoard and Paul Bennett
to fashion the ordinance. He said if the Planning Committee wishes
to review this it is fine but it is really not a planning function.
The committee is making a density neutral decision to conform our
law with what the Court of Appeals has directed us to make it to be.
Alderperson Cummings responded that the Planning Committee will
look at the ordinance at their meeting of December 17th.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the proposed change to the zoning ordinance be
tabled, with concurrent referral to the Planning Committee.
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Farmers' Mar et
By Al erperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, an analysis and design study is required for further
evaluation of the feasibility of the water and sewage treatment
plant site at Franklin Street for future use by the Ithaca Farmers'
Market (IFM), and
WHEREAS, a preliminary application has been made to the New York
State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for $15,000 to cover the cost of
such a design study, and
WHEREAS, the IFM has allocated $1,000 in matching funds toward said
study; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council authorizes submission of a final
application to the New York State Council on the Arts.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Killeen made reference to a letter dated November 7,
1986 from H. M. Van Cort to Robert Leathers, who has been selected
as the Design Consultant, which indicated that "A report on the
appropriateness of the site for Farmers' Market use be made to the
City and IFM Board at the close of
should be aware that neither Common
to this site as yet.)"
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Phase I of the study. (You
Council nor the IFNI has committed
It was also noted that Council is simply applying for the NYSCA Grant
and if the City does not receive the grant the Design Consultant will
not be hired.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Booth, Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Killeen, Lytel,
(400,( Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
Nay (1) - Hoffman
Carried
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Youth Bureau Authorized E ui ment List
By Alderperson Dennis: Secon ed y Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the 1986 Authorized Equipment List for the Youth
Bureau be amended to include the purchase of hockey goals, at a
cost not to exceed $1,SS0, as requested by the Youth Bureau Director,
and be it further
LD RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $l,SSO be transferred from
Contingency Account A1990 to Youth Bureau Account A7310 -225, Other
M Equipment.
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Youth Bureau Transition -to -Work Program
By Alderperson Dennis: beconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for a
Transition -to -Work project to the New York State Division for Youth
for its approval, and, if approved, to apply subsequently to the
State of New York for 100% reimbursement of funds expended limited
to $10,000 on said project, with one -third advance payment being
(600" made by January 1987; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That said application is in all respects approved and the
City is authorized to duly execute and present said application to
the New York Division for Youth for its approval, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall take effect January 1, 1987.
Carried Unanimously
Audit
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the bills presented, as listed on Audit Abstract
#22/1986, in the total amount of $9,616.81, be approved for payment.
Carried Unanimously
Federal Section 18 Operating Subsidy
By Alderperson Dennis: Secon ed y Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has submitted a request for a grant of
funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the
United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 18
of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, for a
project to provide operating assistance funds for partly two adjoin-
ing municipalities, provided by the City of Ithaca Transit System
for fixed route, scheduled, open and available to the general public
during the periods January 1, 1986 to December 31, 1986
(PIN 3796.15.406), and January 1, 1987 to December 31, 1987
(PIN 3796.16.406); now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Mayor John C. Gutenberger be authorized to sign the
agreement(s) between the City of Ithaca and State of New York for
the above named projects, which is attached hereto and made a part
of this resolution, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Mayor John C. Gutenberger is authorized to act on
behalf of the City of Ithaca to proceed and complete the above
named projects.
Carried Unanimously
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Enclosure with 1987 Tax Bills
By Al erperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the New York State Division of Ec {ualization and Assessment
requires that all tax collecting officers in the State include with
each tax bill a notice that certain -taxpayers may designate an adult
third party to receive duplicate copies of tax bills and notices of
unpaid taxes, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for Common Council to approve all enclosures;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the enclosure, as
required by the New York State Division
the 1987gCityzof1Ithaca t1Xess-
ment, with the first installment
bills.
Carried Unanimously
Exemption for the Aged
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has amended the Real Property
Tax Law to permit municipalities to set income eligibility at any
level between three thousand dollars and twelve thousand twenty -five
dollars for homeowners aged 6S and over who qualify in other respects;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee of Common
Council approves the increase of the partial exemption for persons
whose present income ceiling is now ten thousand five hundred dollars
to twelve thousand twenty -five dollars, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance
Committee for amendment of the City of Ithaca arMuicipal C Code .
Ado tion of 1987 Budget
By Al erperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
WHEREAS, this Common Council has reviewed the Executive Budget as
proposed by Mayor John C. Gutenberger, and the Budget and Administra-
tion Committee recommendations, and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of this Common Council that the total
appropriations and estimated revenues are adequate for the operation
of the City for 1987; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Budget for 1987, in the total
amount of $22,073,787 be approved, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the following sections of the 1987 Budget be approved:
(A) General Fund Appropriations
(B) Revenue Sharing Fund Appropriations
(C) Water Fund Appropriations
(D) Sewer Fund Appropriations
(E) Joint Activity Fund Appropriations
(F) Commons Assessment Fund Appropriations
(G) General Fund Revenues
(H) Revenue Sharing Fund Revenues
(I) Water Fund Revenues
(J) Sewer Fund Revenues
(K) Joint Activity Fund Revenues
(L) Commons Assessment Fund Revenues
(M) Debt Retirement Schedule
(N) Capital Projects
(0) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - General Fund
(P) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Water
and Sewer Fund
(Q) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Joint Activity Fund
(R) Authorized Equipment Purchases - General Fund
(S) Authorized Equipment Purchases - Revenue Sharing Fund
(T) Authorized Equipment Purchases - Water and Sewer Fund
Alderperson Dennis explained briefly how the budget was arrived at.
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Mayor Gutenberger expressed thanks to Alderperson Dennis, Controller
Spano and Dep. Controller Cafferillo and staff and to all Council
persons for the months of work that led into the preparation of the
budget.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the $7,000 Chamber of Commerce money be put back into
the budget.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That $3,500 be put into the budget for the Chamber of
Commerce.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
A vote on the original amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Booth, Cummings, Haine, Dennis, Peterson, Romanowski
Nays (4) - Schlather, I.ytel, Killeen, Hoffman
Iq Carried
Lo Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
M RESOLVED, That the $45,000 in the Planning Department budget for
an Economic Development Study be placed in the "Restricted
Q Contingency" fund.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) - Lytel, Cummings, Dennis, Killeen
Nays (6) - Booth, Haine, Hoffman, Peterson, Romanowski,
Schlather
Motion Defeated
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That $45,000 be stricken from the Planning Department
Budget for the Economic Development Plan.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That $30,000 be left in the Planning Budget for Strategic
Economic Development Plan.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That $25,000 be left in the Planning Budget for Strategic
Economic Development Plan in "Restricted Contingency."
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) - Lytel, Cummings, Killeen, Peterson, Dennis
Nays (5) - Schlather, Booth, Haine, Romanowski, Hoffman
Mayor Gutenberger broke the tie by voting Aye.
Carried
Alderperson Schlather asked, as a point of information, if the
Mayor has the right to vote on amendments or only on the main
motion. City Atty. Nash responded that Section 3.3 Procedure of
Meetings reads that the Mayor shall cast a vote only when other
members are tied.
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) - Lytel, Cummings, Killeen, Peterson, Dennis
Nays (5) - Schlather, Booth, Haine, Romanowski, Hoffman
Mayor Gutenberger broke the tie by voting Aye.
Carried
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Storm Sewer Recommendation
By Al erperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That 1 maintainer, 1 truck driver, 3 seasonal employees
and 1 truck be added to the Departme-nt of Public Works Storm Sewer
Account as recommended by the Board of Public Works and Mayor
Gutenberger.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Killeen, Lytel,
Peterson, Romanowski
Nays (2) - Schlather, Booth Carried
Parks and Forestry Budget
By Alderperson Cummings. Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That $S,S00 hourly and part -time workers item be restored
to the Parks and Forestry budget.
Ayes (4) - Lytel, Cummings, Haine, Dennis
Nays (6) - Hoffman, Killeen, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather,
Booth
Motion Defeated
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution, as
amended, was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as
follows:
Hoffman
Aye
Aye
Killeen
Cummings
Aye
Aye
Lytel
Haine
Aye
Peterson
Aye
Booth
Aye
Dennis
Aye
Romanowski
Aye
Schlather
Nay
Ayes - 9
Nay - 1
Carried
Adoption of 1987 Tax Rate
y Alderperson Killeen
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded b
WHEREAS, the 1987 City of Ithaca Budget was approved, adopted and
confirmed, in the total amount of $22,073,787, on December 3, 1986,
in accordance with a detailed budget statement on file in the
office of the City Controller, and
WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $17,180,652,
leaving $4,893,135 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and
WHEREAS, the Assessment Poll for
Assessment Department of Tompkins
approved and shows the total net
and
1987, certified and filed by the
County, has been footed and
taxable valuation as $309,692,061,
WHEREAS, under Charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes
amounts to $7,623,069 for 1987; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Tax Rate for general purposes, for the fiscal
year 1987, be, and the same hereby is, established and fixed at
$15.80 per $1,000 of taxable valuation as shown, certified and
extended against the respective properties on the 1987 Tax Roll,
thereby making a total tax levy as near as may be, of $4,893,135,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the amount of said tax levy be spread, and the same
hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties shown
on said City Tax Roll, in accordance with their respective net
taxable valuation, at the rate of $15.80 per $1,000 of such taxable
valuation, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be, and hereby is, directed to
extend and apportion the City Tax as above, and that upon the
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completion of the extension of sald Roll, the City Clerk shall
prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain, for the collection of
said levy; and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and
directed to sign and affix the corporate seal to such warrant and
forthwith to file the same with said Tax Roll with the City
Chamberlain, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon the execution and filing of said warrant and
Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax
set opposite each and every property shall hereby become liens,
due, payable and collectable in accordance with provisions of the
(400, City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the total sum of $22,073,787 be appropriated in
accordance with the Budget adopted, to the respective boards,
offices and departments of the City, for the purposes respectively
set forth therein. The 1987 Assessment Roll has been completed
and approved by the Assessment Department of Tompkins County and
resulted in the following valuation:
Valuation of Land $ 84,325,150
�. Valuation of Buildings S16,4S9,17S
Total Value of Real Property $600,784,325
Less: Value of Exempt Property 309,601,463 (S1.S3o)
$291,182,862
Q Plus: Value of Special Franchises 18,509,199
Net Value of Taxable Property $309,692,061
Amending Resolution
By Al erperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the Tax Rate for the year 1987 be established at
$15.60 per $1,000 of Taxable Valuation, thereby making a total
tax levy percent increase of S.41.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) - Schlather, Romanowski, Booth, Peterson, Hoffman
Nays (S) - Lytel, Haine, Killeen, Cummings, Dennis
Mayor Gutenberger broke the tie by voting Nay.
Motion Defeated
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Romanowski, Cummings, Lytel, Dennis, Booth,
Haine, Killeen, Peterson, Hoffman
Nay (1) - Schlather
Carried
City Engineer
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the 1986 salary for the City Engineer be established
at $39,81.0, effective December 15, 1986, as requested by the
Superintendent of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson Dennis thanked Joe Spano, Dominick Cafferillo and
Jean Hankinson, as well as the council persons who attended the
meetings to participate in putting the budget together.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Fire Police
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners and the Fire Chief have
recommended redesignating the position of "fire patrol" to fire
police, and
WHEREAS, this change is only one of title and not of function;
now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That the Fire Chief be authorized to appoint members of
the fire department as fire police, pursuant to Section 209 -c of
the General Municipal Law. Carried Unanimously
Human Services Coalition Work Plan for 1987
By Al erperson Peterson: Seconded y Al erperson Killeen
WHEREAS, the City of. Ithaca is funding the Hunan Services Coalition
in 1987, and
WHEREAS, the Coalition assists funders on various projects as
requested; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council adopt the following as the 1987
Human Services Coalition Work Plan:
1. Funding request review, with an emphasis on
coordination of requests from the major funders
2. Recreational facilities' needs
3. Drop -in Center - technical assistance
Carried Unanimously
Department Heads Performance Evaluations
Resolution To Lift from Ta le
By Al erperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Department Head Performance Evaluation System
be lifted from the table. Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee was requested by the Common
Council to devise a method for evaluating job performance of
management personnel in the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, an evaluation system can be valuable in providing feed-
back to an employee, setting up goals, and objectives, and pro-
viding accountability of adequate job performance, and
WHEREAS, information was gathered from other municipalities and
input was sought from department heads and other management
personnel; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the document be adopted by the City of Ithaca as
the Department Head Performance Evaluation System. (A copy of
the Performance Evaluation form is attached to the November
minutes in the Official Minute Book.)
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That Items 10A and 10B on page 4 be amended to read as
follows:
1110. A. For the City Controller, Personnel Administrator, Super-
intendent of Public Works and Purchasing Agent, the
"appropriate committee" means the Budget and Administration
Committee.
10. B. For the Director of Planning and Development and the
Building Commissioner the "appropriate committee" means
the Planning and Development Committee."
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) - Schlather, Romanowski, Dennis, Booth
Nays (6) - Hoffman, Lytel, I-Iaine, Killeen, Cummings, Peterson
Motion Defeated
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Mayor Gutenberger requested that an amendment be offered to include
the Cultural Coordinator /Commons Coordinator in the evaluation
process.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Killeen moved to strike involvement of the council
committees from the evaluation. The motion received no second.
Alderperson Lytel moved to include the Cultural Coordinator /Commons
Coordinator in the evaluation process. The motion received no
second.
After further discussion a vote on the main motion resulted as
follows:
Carried Unanimously
Housin Problems for the Needy and Mentall Disabled
Alderperson Peterson reported briefly on the issue, mentioning that
the Ithaca Times had printed an article on problems of the needy.
She also reported that HOMES is making a proposal to build a
facility for people who don't seem to fit into existing state
facilities. She said that Alderperson Booth had concerns from
reading about needs of the lower income groups and the hungry in
larger cities, a condition which eventually will probably hit
Ithaca too. She asked council to be thinking about the problem
and what can be done about it.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance Amending C apter S5 Entitled "Fire Regulations" of the
City of Ithaca Munici. al Code
By Alderperson Sc lat er: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
ORDINANCE NO. 86-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 55 ENTITLED "FIRE REGULATIONS"
OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York as follows:
Section 1. That Section 55.11 of Article II entitled "Adoption
of Fire Prevention Code" is hereby amended to read as follows:
"S 55.11 Adoption of Fire Prevention Code
There is hereby adopted by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca of the County of Tompkins and State of New York, for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous
to life and property from fire or explosion, that version of a
certain code in effect on January 1, 1984 known as Chapter C
entitled "Fire Prevention" of the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code and the version of the accompanying
standards of that code in effect on January 1, 1984, the pro-
visions of which shall be controlling within the limits of the
City of Ithaca and shall apply regardless of the date of
construction of any such building affected thereby."
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to keep on file in the
City Clerk's Office at least one copy of such code and a copy
of such code shall be made part of the Official Record filed in'
the City Clerk's Office.
Section 3. The Mayor of the City of Ithaca shall notify the
New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council within
thirty days of the effective date of this ordinance of its enact-
ment pursuant to New York Executive Law Section 379.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and
in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided
in S 3.11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
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Election District Boundaries
By Al erperson Schlat er: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, the Common Council by resolution did adopt as its new
ward map and the election districts — therein the proposed ward map
of the City of Ithaca dated May 1985; and
WHEREAS, after review, the New York State Legislative Task Force
on Demographic Research and Reapportionment did recommend further
changes and modifications to the election districts set forth in
said ward map; and
WHEREAS, after further consultation and study by the Charter and
Ordinance Committee of the Common Council there has been proposed
certain amendments to the ward map dated May 1985; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council does herewith amend the ward
map of the City of Ithaca dated May 1985 in the following respects:
In the first ward, the boundary between election district one
and election district three shall commence in the north in the
center of the flood control channel at the Octopus and run
thence in a southerly direction along the center of the flood
control channel to the existing western boundary of election
district number two and continuing along said election district
boundary along the center of the flood control channel to the
southern boundary of the city.
In the fifth ward the boundary between the election district
number one and election district number two as it runs up the
center of New York State Routes 13 and 34 shall continue up the
center line of New York State Route 13 to the city boundary on
the northeast; and
In the fifth ward the boundary between election district number
two and election district number four shall run easterly on
Tompkins Street to its intersection with Linn Street and there-
after southerly on Linn Street to its intersection with
Cascadilla Avenue and the fifth ward boundary;
all in accord with the recommendations of the Legislative Task
Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment for the State
of New York; and it is further
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Board of Elections be and it is
hereby urged to accept the ward map dated May 1985 and election
districts specified therein, together with the amendments adopted
herein, as the official map and election districts for the City of
Ithaca.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Carried Unanimously
Aquatic Weed Control (Aid to Localities Project)
By Al erperson Cummings: Seconded y Al erperson Haine
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, herein called the "Municipality ", after
thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and
study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work,
as described in the State Contract, herein called the "Project," is
desirable, in the public interest, and is required in order to study
and /or implement the local project or program, and
WHEREAS, under Chapter 53, Section 1, relating to the Local Assistance
Budget, as amended by Chapter 886 of the Laws of 1986, the Legislature
has authorized financial assistance to localities for services and
expenses related to local projects, programs and studies by means of
a written agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Municipality has examined and duly considered Chapter 53,
Section 1, relating to the Local Assistance Budget, as amended by
Chapter 886 of the Laws of 1986, and deems it to be in the public
interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith;
now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
1. That the Director of Planning and Development is directed
and authorized as the official representative to act in
connection with any contracts between the Municipality and
the State, and to provide such additional information as
may be required;
2. That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be pre-
pared and sent to the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, Albany, New York together
with the State Contract;
3. That this Resolution take effect immediately.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
East Hill Zoning
Alderperson Cummings distributed copies of the East Hill Zoning
package. She reported that the Planning and Development Committee
would meet on Wednesday, December 17, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers to discuss the material, and encouraged all council
members to be there, particularly the Charter and Ordinance
Committee members. She said they would bring it to Council in
January with a resolution calling for a public hearing. The Council
will have to vote on it in February.
UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
National League of Cities
Alderperson Lytel reporte on its attendance at the National League
of Cities convention which was held in San Antonia, Texas. Two
items of particular interest to him were the use of municipal pro-
gramming by television to involve citizens in city meetings and city
government, and a workshop on potential sources of revenue in
university communities, such as 1) amusement tax on entertainment
and athletic events, 2) food and beverage sales tax in restaurants,
and 3) surface drainage fee.
Mr. Lytel also distributed materials to council members.
REPORT ON SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Stewart Park Advisory Group
Al erperson Killeen reported that T. Neiderkorn had written to the
advisory committee early in November asking them to recall that the
Master Plan dealt with a wider number of issues than were currently
being addressed in discussions on the matter. Specifically, it is
more appropriately called the Stewart Park Complex which includes
the bird sanctuary, golf course, etc. which should receive some
attention.
He reported that an attempt at a fourth public informational session
by the Stewart Park Advisory Group had been snowed out. However,
they were able to meet on December 2 and those who did attend
considered it a constructive meeting. There was not a quorum
present.
He said no money was committed in the budget process to the Stewart
Park activity; therefore, there is little likelihood of getting
anything done in 1987.
fie reported that the Group has not had the opportunity to meet to
consider events which have occurred. He doesn't see anything to
be gained by putting aside the Stewart Park Master Plan.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Re -intro uction of Stewart Par Resolution from Common Council
Meetin of Novem er 5, 1 8 - Vetoed by Mayo Gutenberger on
November 10, 1986 _
By Al erperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, Common Council on January 2, 1985 adopted the Stewart Park
Master Plan as the "official concept plan for that area," and
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 subsequently hired Trowbridge and Trowbridge
for this task, and
WHEREAS, Trowbridge and Trowbridge expect to continue to work until
February 1987 on this project and have scheduled a series of public
meetings to present findings and to gather public opinion about the
park, and
WHEREAS, public involvement in the consideration of the Master Plan
has dramatically increased and broadened in scope over the past five
months, and many members of the public have expressed great dis-
satisfaction with numerous elements of the Master Plan; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That in order to take full advantage of the present avail-
ability of the city's consultant, and in recognition of the desire
of the public to take an active and ongoing role in determining the
future design of Stewart Park, that the Stewart Park Master Plan be
set aside to allow continued public discussion and the formulation
of alternative design development guidelines by Trowbridge and
Trowbridge, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the role of Trowbridge and Trowbridge be clarified
as follows:
1) The Master Plan may serve as a resource but is not
necessarily a guide to or a constraint upon further
park planning;
2) The following elements of the Master Plan shall be specifi-
cally excluded from further consideration:
a. the spine road system and its large bermed, aggregated
parking lots
b. the off -shore island
c. the lighted promenade
d. the removal of the duck pond
e. the removal of the willow row
3) Any proposed design development should reflect as accurately
as possible the expressed concern of the community to restore,
preserve, and maintain the character of Stewart Park.
Discussion followed on the floor.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution, was duly
put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Hoffman
Aye
Killeen
Nay
Lytel
Aye
Cummings
Aye
Haine
Nay
Peterson
Aye
Booth
Aye
Dennis
Nay
Romanowski
Aye
Schlather
Aye
Ayes - 7
Nays - 3
Carried
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NEW BUSINESS:
Building Department/Building Department/Building Code
Alderperson Schlather asked for the council's feelings with regard
to the Charter and Ordinance Committee holding Public Informational
hearings to discuss issues raised by the Building Commissioner
which might result in changing or modifying some of his requirements
so as to make his job easier and to ensure that there is enforcement
of our Building Code as it exists.
Discussion followed on the floor. It was suggested that the February
Charter and Ordinance meeting might be a good time for the Public
Information meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:S8 p.m.
Callista F. Paolangeli, City Clerk