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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. June 3, 1987
PRESENT:
Mayor Gutenberger
Alderpersons - Booth, Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Lytel,
Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
ABSENT:
Alderperson - Killeen (excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney -Nash
City Controller - Spano
Deputy City Controller - Cafferillo
City Clerk - Paolangeli
Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Director, Planning & Development - Van
Deputy Director, Planning & Development
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Personnel Administrator - Baker
Director, Youth Bureau - Cutia
Commons Coordinator - Deming
Community Development Planner - Evans
City Planner - Jones
BPW Commissioner - Nichols
Cort
- Mazzarella
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the American flag.
MINUTES:
Approval of Minutes of May 6, 1987 Meeting
Alderperson Schlather corrected the May 6, 1987 Minutes to
reflect his presence at the meeting.
Alderperson Schlather requested that on page 1S, (ordinance
on building permits), subparagraph 2, that the word 'of'
be added at the end of the first line after alteration.
Alderperson Hoffman requested that on page 3, Elline L. Gambrell's
presentation to the council be amended to read: presented
to the council "what she described as" an independent poll
that is being taken in the City of Ithaca, etc.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the May 6, 1987 Common Council
meeting be approved as corrected and amended.
Carried Unanimously
DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
New Business
Alderperson Hoffman requested that Item A Robert Packer
Hospital- Primary Care Clinic resolution be deleted.
No Council member objected.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Planning and Development Committee
Alderperson Cummings requested the addition of a resolution
(Item I): Acknowledgement and Thank You for Receipt of Park
Land Along the Watershed.
No Council member objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Dennis requested that the resolutions laid on
the table at the May 6, 1987 meeting regarding the Mayor's
salary and two resolutions dealing with the Alderperson's
salaries be lifted from the table and be labeled agenda items
Q, R, and S.
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No Council member objected.
June 3, 1987
COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter From Al erperson Killeen
City Clerk Paolangeli read the following letter from Alder -
person Killeen:
"TO Mayor and Common Council
DATE: June 3, 1987
I would like to thank everyone for their cards and concern
over the last few days.
While my leg surgery recovery is proceeding well and
speedily I will not be able to join you this evening. Never-
theless, I have asked Mrs. Paolangeli to present my views
on a number of issues in order to aid your deliberations.
I sense that many votes tonight will be narrow and could
lose out because of a needed sixth count. If urgency is
not pressing then the Council can always continue study as
it has in the Commons Noise Ordinance. But the Mayor and
Council salaries must be resolved if the public is to be
best served by the broadest choice of candidates. I support
$32,000 and $6,000; please don't let this issue get stalled.
Also urgent is the city's responsibility to encourage
economic innovation on The Commons and quality living in
our neighborhoods and parks. As such we should help Simeon's
shoulder the "risks "; and support Jim Dennis' Resident Parking
Permit Study as well as the $7,000 for Intermunicipal Traffic
Study cooperation.
My own observations at Stewart Park Memorial Day weekend
concur with the need for a ranger there and in the same
commitment to Stewart Park's well -being we should encourage
the Chamber of Commerce's willingness to stand with the city
as a steward supporting youth activities at the entrance
way to the park.
By copy of this I am asking the Clerk to read my memo
into the Minutes so that I can also report to you on two
special committees:
(a) The City /Town New Fire Stations Committee will meet
next week to most probably select the architect.
The proceedings on creating two new fire stations
by Thanksgiving '88 is moving on schedule;
(b) Stewart Park Advisory Group to which I am Council
Liaison will receive the final recommendation of
Consultant Trowbridge at a public meeting on Thursday,
June 11th at 7:30 p.m.
Thank you.
P.S. Special thanks to the press for their concern and
for giving new literary interpretation to the Mark
Twain saw about "reports of my demise are premature
and exaggerated."
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Technical Advisory Committee
Judy Rossiter, 521 S. Cayuga Street, member of the Technical
Advisory Committee, spoke to Council regarding the report
that has recently been submitted covering housing problems
in the City of Ithaca. The report was done under the guidance
of the Planning Department. The group was made up of a number
of people who represented various neighborhoods as well as
other interests. The report that was prepared was presented
to the Planning Committee and -will now be sent to Common
Council. She urged Council to look at this report with great
depth and care.
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Dennis Wille, 201 Third Street, representing Ithaca Neighborhood
Housing Services, spoke to the Council in support of the
Technical Advisory Committee recommendations.
Stewart Park /Chamber of Commerce
Joel Rabinowitz, 312 Farm Street, a member of "Citizens to
Save Stewart Park ", spoke to Council against the resolution
to lease city park land to the Chamber of Commerce to erect
a new building at Stewart Park.
Doria Higgins, 2 Hillcrest Drive, representing "Citizens
(two", to Save Stewart Park ", read the following statement:
"As spokesman for Citizens to Save Stewart Park, I would
like to say a few words tonight, about Stewart Park and the
proposal to give or "license" parts of it to the Chamber
of Commerce for an access road, one full parking lot and
depending on which plan they finally present, possibly part
of one other parking lot.
We feel such use of park land is not in the interest of
the public good. When one looks now towards Route 34 and
the proposed Chamber building and parking lot, one sees a
LD lovely screen of trees and grass which protect the sense
of privacy and serenity and beauty in that part of the park.
MNo matter how skillfully and how carefully the Chamber architect
Q designs there will be disruption of this pleasant screen.
The Chamber architect, I might add, is the same architect
who built the Youth Bureau building down there. Also since
the Chamber say they want high visibility it will be defeating
their own purposes if they preserve the present trees and
shrubbery. To have high visibility they will have to cut
them down. We think parking lots filled with the many cars
and the large recreational vehicles the Chamber hopes to
attract will not increase the beauty of Stewart Park. The
Chamber of Commerce is commerce. Why should they move into
our recreational areas? Promoting tourism is one thing- -
co- opting our recreational space for lobbying purposes in
quite another. Proper city planning would keep these activities
separate.
Secondly, the lot the Chamber is negotiating to acquire
is obviously too small for its purposes. It's only sixty
feet wide! The lot is even too small for its present residential
zoning catagory - -a residential catagory furthermore which
does not include usage such as the Chamber proposes. It just
doesn't make sense for the Chamber or the city to be working
to install the Chamber in such narrow quarters. This becomes
a matter of public concern when public land is needed to
make such a lot functional for the Chamber.
Thank you."
Finally, and we think most importantly from the viewpoint
of the public good, it is not right, it is not proper, for
Common Council to give away public park land to a private
organization which is also a political lobby group and which
only a few years ago tried to start a political action group.
You can use whatever euphemism you want - -you can call it
"licensing" but it stills amounts to giving Stewart Park
land to the Chamber and they could not function there in
that lot without this "giveaway ".
We think you will be violating the public trust invested
"license ")
in you if you vote to give (or this park land
to the Chamber of Commerce. The fact that this has been
done in the past in no way excuses doing it here tonight.
To perpetuate the mistake is to compound a mistake. We hope
you here tonight will have the spirit not to let such a thing
happen. We hope you will not give away our hertiage.
Thank you."
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Commons Noise Ordinance
Peggy Underwood, 1107 Triphammer Road, Chairman of the Commons
Advisory Board, read the following statement to the Council:
"I am here to ask Common Council to approve the Noise
Ordinance as proposed by the Commons Advisory Board and
originally approved by Charter and Ordinance on March 16th.
At our meeting May 1 all eleven members present agreed
that we support the proposed "Ithaca Commons Rule" of no
amplified sound on the Ithaca Commons except by special permit
issued by the Commons Advisory Board.
It is apparent that if all businesses and residents were
permitted to direct amplified sound to the pedestrian mall
at their will, we could soon have a jumble of noise disrupting
the space. Just imagine walking down The Commons if each
building was amplifying their choice of sound to The Commons
8 or more hours a day. It would be a very jarring experience
with noise overlap creating a discord of unorchestrated sound.
This would greatly interfere with planned activities, events
on The Commons and spontaneous music, to say nothing of the
annoyance to individual shoppers.
In updating the "Ithaca Commons Rules" last year, one
sentence was inadvertently omitted from Section 70.18 - Amplified
Sound. The sentence omitted read:
"No amplified sound or public address systems are permitted
except by special permit issued by the Commons Advisory Board."
In actuality, this has been a�� policy adhered to since 1975
- the opening of The Commons.
For example, in our Mobile Vending Cart regulations vendors
are not allowed to make any continuous noise of any kind
by vocalization or otherwise, bells, horns, music, etc. for
the purpose of advertising or attracting attention to their
merchandise.
Paul Bennett, Asst. City Attorney, has suggested that
the sentence that was omitted be replaced with the following
wording:
"Except by special permit issued by the Commons Advisory
Board no persons shall operate or cause to be operated, any
boom box, stereo system, tape recorder, radio or other device
from on or inside any building on the Ithaca Commons, the
sound from which is directed outside towards the pedestrian
mall."
The Commons must be a gathering place and a community
focal point, where a wide variety of events and activities
are permitted and encouraged to occur. The overall spirit
should be festive and busy, but there should also be room
for those seeking conversation or relaxation. This is not
just a commercial space, it is also our community center.
In the best interest of The Commons, we urge a vote for
"No Amplified Sound" without special permit."
Simeon's Restaurant
Allan Cohen, Co -owner Simeon's Restaurant, 110 N. Aurora
Street, addressed Council on the issue of liquor liability
insurance coverage for the outdoor cafe. While no owner of a
premises has ever in the past been ;sued in a dram shop
lawsuit, it has been theoretically established by the City
Attorney that there is the risk to the city. He explained
why the owners of Simeon's feel that the city would be at
little risk in dealing with an outside cafe at Simeon's.
He asked Common Council for support of the resolution on
Simeon's insurance coverage.
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Commons Noise Ordinance
Richard Adams, Manager of Logo's Book Store, 115 The Commons,
spoke to Council regarding the Commons Noise Ordinance. He
asked the Council to observe The Commons the way it is today
without the strict regulation that is being proposed by the
Commons Advisory Board and make their judgment on that and
not on imagination. He requested that if more restrictions
must be applied on The Commons, not to apply them unequally but
if they must be applied at all, apply them equally as is
proposed in the so- called 2S -foot rule proposal.
(awo,� Jon Crispin, 141 The Commons, spoke to Council regarding
the Commons Noise Ordinance. He asked Council to approve
the noise ordinance that the Commons Advisory Board has
recommended.
Charles Schlough, Owner of Corner Book Store, 40 Genung Circle,
read a letter to the Commons Advisory Board from Lynn Leopold
with objections to noise on The Commons. She expressed concern
about the level of amplified noise.that is being heard on
Vd The Commons and expressed the opinion that The Commons is
one last refuge from unnecessary loud noise, at least from
Iq controllable sources. She urged the Commons Advisory Board
LO and Common Council to work out some kind of compromise with
these sources to limit the sound, which simply becomes noise
m at a certain level and distance, for the benefit of all who
Q use The Commons.
Jean Deming, Commons Coordinator, 24 Renwick Heights Road,
spoke to the Council regarding the editorial that appeared
in the Ithaca Journal on June 2 dealing with "Noise on The
Commons ". She asked the Council to support the noise ordinance
endorsed by the Commons Advisory Board.
Residential Parking Permit System
Tom DeVentura, resident of Collegetown, spoke to the Council
regarding the proposed parking permit system. He expressed
concern that a situation where there would be a limited number
of permits would not be fair.
Susan Brown, 227 Bryant Avenue, spoke to Council regarding
the Residential Parking Permit System. She asked Council
to appoint a steering committee for help in the planning
process. She suggested that there be representatives from
each of the zones that would be affected by the parking permit
system, including East Hill area, the South Hill area and
the Cornell Heights area.
Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce /Stewart Park Site
Charles Becker, President, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce,
spoke to Common Council in favor of the resolution leasing
to the Chamber of Commerce the parcel of land in the Stewart
Park area. Mr. Becker stated that the purpose of the Chamber
of Commerce -- is to promote tourism for the City of Ithaca
and Tompkins County. They are trying to do the most effective
job that can be done in promoting tourism and that means
providing information to tourists who come here and meeting
with them in an accessible location. He urged the Council
to vote in favor of the resolution tonight.
Andy Sciarabba, Chairman of the Task Force for Relocation
of the Chamber of Commerce Facility, stated that the Chamber
has looked at alternative sites for their facility, There
is no better place to promote tourism than the lovely area
by the park. After discussions with the city, a compromise
was arrived at that this is good for the community and good
for the Chamber, and that compromise is the first property
over the city line in the Town of Ithaca, which is near the
area the Chamber wants to -be in. The property itself cannot
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do what they want it to do; they need access to the property
so it can have the additional parking that will be needed
and also be able to safely handle people who come to our
community who might have an RV or a larger vehicle. The
Chamber did try to acquire property to the north of this
site but to no avail. He thinks it will be a great addition
to the area and perhaps start improvement to the East Shore
Drive. What the Chamber is planning will fit in with the
existing Youth Bureau building and also the character of
the park itself. Where the Chamber building will sit is
not park land, it is private land. They do need access to
that property so they can have a one -way pattern coming off
Gibbs Memorial Drive into the Chamber property and exiting
onto Route 34. They have met with the Town of Ithaca planners
and will be applying to the Town in July for a 'use variance'.
George Hascup, Architect, explained the project to Council.
He made a detailed graphic presentation and answered questions
from Council members. He handed out copies of maps to Council.
Guy Gerard, 112 Farm Street, questioned the word "lease"
in the resolution for the Chamber of Commerce. He asked
once you pave and build over a park, how do you regain usage
of the park?
Paul Sayvetz, 201 Elm Street, stated that he is opposed to
the Chamber of Commerce building a driveway across our park
land; he also stated The Commons is over - regulated and he
is against the CAB resolution.
Jeanne Fadala, 615 N. Aurora Street, spoke to Council in
support of the housing study. She also spoke in support
of the increase in salaries for the Alderpersons.
Landfill Site
Susan Tyczinski, 90 Weatherby Road, Trumansburg, NY, representing
Concerned Citizens of Enfield read the following statement:
"On behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Enfield, I am
here to ask the Common Council to pass a resolution which
excludes the octopus as access to a potential landfill -
namely the Enfield sites.
As you well know, the octopus situation is a nightmare:
a traffic officer has been injured; there have been numerous
accidents; and the congestion is sometimes maddening. Though
options are being considered, actual implementation is in
the future and even then, it will not be a panacea for West
End traffic. In the meantime, the County Board of Representatives
is faced with the difficult task of choosing a landfill site.
If any of the sites were to be in Enfield, please take note
of the following facts and observations:
A minimum of 175 tons of garbage will pass through the
octopus every day. That figure is based on the current average
and does not include the eventual sludge from the sewage
treatment plant, private landowner waste, or private construction
company waste.
Using only the 175 tons /day figure however, garbage trucks
with the capacity of hauling 5 to 6 tons (10,000 to 15,000 lbs.)
of garbage would pass through the octopus 30 to 35 times
per day. Of course, the trucks would have a return trip
so the frequency would double.
In an 8 -hour day, an average of one truck full of garbage
would pass through the octopus every 14 minutes. The return
trip brings a garbage truck through every seven minutes.
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Providing that the trucks do have an uneventful trip from
the population center of the county, past the railroad tracks,
behind an ambulance, and through the octopus, they still
have a potentially dangerous haul. Route 79 includes a steep
grade through a residential neighborhood, dangerous inter-
sections, winter whiteouts, blinding sunsets, roller- coaster
roadways, and few passing zones.
The two other potential accesses to Enfield - Route 327
and Bostwick /Harvey Hill Road are clearly out of the question.
The S- curves and grade of Route 327 make that route unfeasible
and the steep grade, blind corners, seasonal washouts, and
lack of pavement make the second route impossible.
With these points in mind, the Concerned Citizens of Enfield
urge you to go on record to oppose further violation of the
West End.
Coalition for Improved Roads
Merrell Shipherd, Etna, NY, expressed hope and concern that
out of the Neiderkorn Study some kind of a comparable planning
,d committee be set up by the three governmental bodies and
that those three bodies invite leadership from the private
LO sector, Town and Gown, to sit with them in using the Neiderkorn
T Report as a point of reference and source of perspective
M particularly as it deals with our common concerns of a 400
Q increase in traffic and population over the next 20 to 30
years.
REPORT OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Landfill Issue
Mayor Gutenberger referred to materials left by Rep. Nichols
regarding the landfill question. The materials contain a
resolution dealing with a landfill "relief" program to help
those people who might find themselves close to the new site
for a landfill and a proposal that would give County monies
to municipalities who have a recycling program. He stated
that a resolution will be brought to the County Board of
Reps at their June 16th meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the County
Courthouse.
REPORT OF CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
Board of Public Works
Commissioner Nichols spoke to Council regarding the following
items:
Hangar Theatre plans have been approved by the Board of Public
Works;
Approval of a one -year revocable license to the Chamber of
Commerce. The Board approved the plans "in concept." He
asked that the Council not approve any specific plans at
this meeting as the BPW, Superintendent and City Engineer
would like to review final plans and details;
A special ceremony is being planned for the formal opening
of James L. Gibbs Drive;
Parking fine structure, particularly as it applies to the
Dryden Road Parking Garage, are being discussed. Alderperson
Schlather remarked that the Charter and Ordinance Committee
is looking into this;
(Wooe An alternative way to deal with parking problems on Irving
Place /Oxford Place is being considered by the Board. The
experiment may be implemented this Fall.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
July Common Council Meeting
Mayor Gutenberger requested that the July 1 Common Council
meeting be changed to July-8, as the fireworks show is scheduled
for the 1st.
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Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the Common Council meeting for July will be
held on July 8, 1987 at 7:30 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
Public Information Meeting - Neiderkorn Report -Route 96
Mayor Gutenberger reminded Council that an information and
discussion meeting on the Neiderkorn report will be held
on June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Auditorium.
Ithaca Festival
Mayor Gutenberger reminded Council that the Ithaca Festival
will be held the weekend of June 5-7•
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of appointment of Martha
Preston, 412 S. Albany Street to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commissions, for a three year term to expire December 31, 1989
and approval of the appointment of Nancy Meltzer, 407 E.
Buffalo Street to the Ithaca Landmarks Yreservarion Cumml�)."lun
for a one year term to replace Pat Kennedy, who resigned,
with a term to expire December 31, 1987.
Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Martha
Preston to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission'tor
a three year term to expire December 31, 1989; and the appoint-
ment of Nancy Meltzer to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission for a one year term, to expire December 31, 1987.
Carried Unanimously
Civil Service Commission
Mayor Gutenberger stated that he has appointed Audrey Cooper,
206 Monroe Street, to the Civil Service Commission to replace
Irene Schickel who resigned, with a term to expire May 31,
1990 and he asks the Council's concurrence.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Audrey
Cooper to the Civil Service Commission with a term to expire
May 31, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Commons Noise Ordinance - Proposal #1
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
ORDINANCE NO. 87 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 ENTITLED "ITHACA COMMONS
RULES" 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 Chapter 70 entitled "Ithaca Commons Rules"
of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows:
1. That the first paragraph of § 70.18 entitled "Amplified
Sound" shall be identified as Subdivision A as follows:
"A. Except by special permit issued by the Commons Advisory
Board, no person shall operate or cause to be operated on
the Ithaca Commons any boom box, tape recorder, radio or
other device for electronic sound amplification in a loud,
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annoying or offensive manner such that noise from the device
interferes with conversation or with the comfort, repose,
health or safety of others within any building or at a distance
of 25 feet or greater."
2. That a new Subdivision to be known and designated
as Subdivision B of § 70.18 entitled "Amplified Sound" to
follow Subdivision A is hereby added to said Chapter to read
as follows:
(4000,
"B. Except by
Board, no person
special permit issued by the Commons Advisory
shall operate or cause to be operated any
proposed that the parking
boom box, stereo
system, tape recorder, radio
or other device
be available for use
now, therefore,
from on or inside
any building on the Ithaca
Commons the
sound from which
is directed outside towards
the pedestrian
the City of Ithaca hereby
mall."
endorses the concept
of allowing the
3. That the third and last paragraph of § 70.18 entitled
"Amplified Sound" shall be identified as Subdivision C, and
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"C. The provisions of Subparagraphs A and B above shall
not apply to emergency warning devices, sirens, alarms or
LD other devices being used solely for public safety purposes."
_ [§ 70.18 added Ord. # 86 -3, 4/2/86.]
M Section 2. 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.
Alderperson Schlather reviewed background information on
this ordinance.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Dennis, Booth, Haine, Lytel, Cummings, Romanowski
Nays (3) - Hoffman, Schlather, Peterson
Carried
Commons Noise Ordinance - Proposal #2
Alderperson Schlather withdrew the resolution on The Commons
Noise Ordinance - proposal #2 - "25 -foot rule ".
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Chamber of Commerce Building
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has requested the City of
Ithaca's approval of the lease of city property in furtherance
of the development of a new Chamber of Commerce building
near Stewart Park, and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has selected the proposed
site in order to provide a highly visible location for its
visitors and convention bureau, which was formed to promote
tourism and to strengthen the local economy, and
Discussion followed on the floor.
WHEREAS, the Chamber
of Commerce has
proposed that the parking
area to be developed
by the Youth Bureau
on city property
as well as the Chamber;
be available for use
now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Common
Council of
the City of Ithaca hereby
endorses the concept
of allowing the
Chamber of Commerce
to use city land, as
presented by the
Chamber in their plan
labelled "Proposal A
", subject to the
approval by the Board
of Public Works of a
final site plan
and the issuance by
the Board of Public
Works-of a revocable
permit for such
use.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Haine: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That the Chamber of Commerce not direct people
to the new Chamber facility by use of billboards.
Carried Unanimously
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That in the first WHEREAS, in the second line,
the word 'lease' be changed to 'use', and the be it RESOLVED
read as follows:
"RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
hereby endorses the concept allowing the Chamber of Commerce
to use city land as presented by the Chamber of Commerce
in their most recent plan labelled "modified proposal A ",
subject to the following: (1) approval by the Board of Public
Works of a final site plan; (2) issuance by the Board of
Public Works of a one -year revocable license with fee for
such use; (3) implementation of the site plan at no cost
to the city; (4) no large billboards or billboard signage;
(5) provision that upon revocation of any such license the
licensee be required to restore city lands so used to its
pre- existing natural state promptly and at no cost to the
city; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the matter of licensure of city park land
for private use whether for profit or not for profit be referred
to the Planning and Development Committee for development
of a proposed comprehensive policy to be reviewed and debated
by Common Council and upon adoption of any such policy to
be applied to both future and pre- existing such uses of city
park land.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Booth, Schlather, Dennis, Cummings, ►laine,
Lytel, Hoffman, Peterson
Nay (1) - Romanowski
Carried
Further discussion on the main motion followed on the floor.
Main Motion As Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Dennis, Cummings, Schlather, Haine, Lytel,
Romanowski
Nays (3) Booth, Hoffman, Peterson
Carried
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Simeon's Insurance Coverage
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the owner of Simeon's be required to carry
$300,000 liability insurance for their establishment.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Schlather, Romanowski, Lytel, Booth, Hoffman,
Peterson
Nays (3) - Dennis, Cummings, Haine
Carried
Recess
Common Council recessed at 10:35 p.m. and reconvened in regular
session at 10:50 p.m.
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CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Introduction of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Section 30.26
(c)(4)(iv) and Provision tor Public Hearing and Public Notice
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 87 - entitled "An Ordinance
Amending Section 30.26 (c)(4)(iv) of Chapter 30 of the City
of Ithaca Municipal Code be and it hereby is introduced before
the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public hearing
in the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance
to be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108
East Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, on Wednesday
the 8th day of July, 1987 at 7:30 o'clock p.m., and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such public
hearing by the publication of a notice in the offical newspaper
specifying the time when and the place where such public
hearing will be held, and in general terms describing the
proposed ordinance. Such notice shall be published once
d" at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing, and be
Lo it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to
m the Board of Planning and Development and to the Tompkins
Q County Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed
zoning ordinance for their report thereon.
ORDINANCE NO. 87 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30.26 (c)(4)(iv) OF CHAPTER
30 ENTITLED 'ZONING' OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the
City of Ithaca, New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. ADDING SUBDIVISION D OF SECTION 30.26
That Section 30.26 (c)(4)(iv) of the City of Ithaca Municipal
Code be and it is hereby amended to include a new Subdivision
D which shall read as follows:
"D. The Board shall deny a special permit in all instances
where it finds that a proposed use would have a significant
negative impact on traffic, congestion, property values,
municipal services or the general plan for the development
of the community. The granting of a special permit may be
conditioned on the effect the use would have on traffic,
congestion, property values, municipal services, and the
general plan for the development of the community. The applicant
may be required by the Board to submit plans for the site
and for parking facilities, and to disclose other features
of the applicant's proposed use so as to afford the Board
an opportunity to weigh the proposed use in relation to
neighboring land uses, and to cushion any adverse effects
by imposing conditions designed to mitigate them. If the
Board finds that the adverse effects cannot be sufficiently
mitigated, then the Board shall deny the special permit."
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance
with law upon publication of a notice as provided in Section
3.11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
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City /Town Fire Contract
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONCERNING REQUEST TO AMEND PUBLIC OFFICERS
LAW SECTION 3 TO ALLOW THE CITY OF ITHACA TO MODIFY THE RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENT FOR THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
WHEREAS, The City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca have entered
into a new contract for the provision of fire protection
services in the Town of Ithaca by the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, one of the provisions of that contract calls for
the City of Ithaca to expand its Board of Fire Commissioners
to five members, two of which shall be residents of the Town
of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, such an occurence might be inconsistent with the
residency requirements for local public officers as set forth
in New York State Public Officers Law Section 3; it is hereby
RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca request that
the Legislature of the State of New York amend Section 3
of the Public Officers Law to add a new section to read sub-
stantially as follows:
"A new section 20 of the Public Officers Law be added
to read as follows:
In the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, the provisions
of this section requiring a person to be a resident of the
political subdivision or municipal corporation of the state
for which he shall be chose or within which his official
functions are required to be exercised, shall not prevent
a person from holding the office of member of the Board
of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca, provided that
such person resides in the county in which such city is located
and within the Town of Ithaca, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney take such steps as are
necessary to place such proposal in its proper form to the
New York State Legislature.
Carried Unanimously
Date for Recycling Meeting
Alderperson Schlather stated that due to a conflict with
the Trowbridge presentation on Stewart Park, scheduled for
June 11 at 7:30 p.m., the Recycling Public Information meeting
will be held at a later date.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Building Code - Increase Fines for Violation
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, the penalties for violations of the Housing Code,
Chapter 27, and the Building Code, Chapter 26, are disparate
and inconsistent, and
WHEREAS, violations of the Housing Code and violations of
the Building Code have a comparable impact on the environment
of the City's neighborhoods; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Chapter 26, § 100 entitled "Building Code
Enforcement" be amended to institute fines for violation
that are consistent with fines for violation of the Housing
Code, Chapter 27, an amount not less than $250.00, nor more
than $300.00 per day for each day's failure to comply.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Motion to Refer to Committee
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the matter of Building Code - Increase Fines
for Violation be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee
for review.
Carried Unanimously
Demolition - Increase Maximum Fines - Refer to Committee
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the resolution on Demolition - Increase Maximum
Fine be referred back to the Planning and Development Committee
for review.
Carried Unanimously
lntermunicipal Transportation Study
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
WHEREAS, the Ithaca urban area has been experiencing steady
growth in population and traffic congestion, and
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby
endorses the development of a Transportation Management Infor-
mation System as proposed by Professors Richardson and Meyburg.
Carried Unanimously
Van Natta and Sixty Foot Dam Hydropower
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been authorized by the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission to develop the Van Natta and
Sixty Foot dams for hydropower, and
WHEREAS, it is not feasible for the City to undertake development
of these sites at this time, and
WHEREAS, forfeiture of the right to construct could mean
a loss of city ownership and control of these sites, and
WHEREAS, city influence on the development of these sites
can be preserved by leasing the lands and water rights to
private development; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Department of Planning and Development
is authorized to initiate a developer selection process,
beginning with the distribution of a request for proposals.
Alderperson Dennis gave background information on the project.
WHEREAS, the increased levels of traffic are having adverse
impacts on travel time, safety and the
preservation of quality
residential living environments in many
parts of Ithaca,
and
WHEREAS, a systematic evaluation of
traffic problems and
possible solutions will require the
development of an adequate
Q
base of information which can assist
in the planning of trans-
portation system changes, and
WHEREAS, a preliminary proposal for
the development of a
Transportation Management Information
System for the Ithaca
urban area and other affected areas
in Tompkins County has
been prepared by Cornell Professors
Anthony Richardson and
Armin Meyburg, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Transportation
Management Information
(*awe
System and its use as the basis for
making decisions about
intermunicipal transportation problems
was discussed at a
joint meeting of the City of Ithaca
and Tompkins County Planning
and Development Committees meeting;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby
endorses the development of a Transportation Management Infor-
mation System as proposed by Professors Richardson and Meyburg.
Carried Unanimously
Van Natta and Sixty Foot Dam Hydropower
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has been authorized by the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission to develop the Van Natta and
Sixty Foot dams for hydropower, and
WHEREAS, it is not feasible for the City to undertake development
of these sites at this time, and
WHEREAS, forfeiture of the right to construct could mean
a loss of city ownership and control of these sites, and
WHEREAS, city influence on the development of these sites
can be preserved by leasing the lands and water rights to
private development; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Department of Planning and Development
is authorized to initiate a developer selection process,
beginning with the distribution of a request for proposals.
Alderperson Dennis gave background information on the project.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Landfill Site - Impact on the City
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconde-d by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca recognizes its responsibility
to work with the County of Tompkins towards a rational and
economically viable system for disposition of solid waste
generated in the city and throughout Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, the city further recognizes that solid waste disposition
is an increasingly serious problem for all municipalities
across the state and the nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the city hereby pledges itself to work with
Tompkins County to develop a solid waste disposal system
which includes non - polluting volume reduction techniques
such as baling, composting, recycling, and tipping fees, etc., which
will act as an incentive for sensible, controlled landfill
use, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the city recommends the use of Route 13 as
the roadway best capable of handling the additional volume
of traffic which will be generated by trucks going to and
from a future landfill, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the city strongly requests that Tompkins County
choose a site which is not situated in the watershed of the
city's water supply system.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Hof man: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That in the first RESOLVED, the following be inserted
in the fourth line after recycling, "and further pledges its support
to imposition of a tipping fee or a system for county financial
support for municipal recycling which will act as an incentive....
etc."
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (2) - Hoffman, Lytel
Nays (7) - Dennis, Schlather,
Romanowski, Booth
Cummings, Peterson, Haine,
Motion Defeated
Main Motion
A vote on the main motion as presented resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Residential Parking Permit System
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
WHEREAS, certain residential neighborhoods in the City of
Ithaca have experienced extreme parking problems due to the
prevalent use of on- street parking spaces by commuters who
reside outside these neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, the use of a limited supply of on- street parking
spaces by both residents and commuters has resulted in safety
problems due to increased traffic congestion; the blocking
of fire hydrants, fire lanes and driveways and the blocking
of emergency vehicles, and
WHEREAS, the use of on- street parking in residential areas
by commuters has eroded the residential character of the
affected neighborhoods due to increased traffic, noise, air
pollution, refuse, and pedestrian hazards, and
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WHEREAS, the use of on- street parking by commuters in residential
neighborhoods has resulted in an unreasonable burden to the
residents of those neighborhoods and their guests in finding
and using on- street parking paces; now, there be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby
endorses the concept of a Residential Parking Permit System,
which will limit the use of on- street parking in designated
areas to the residents of that area and their guests only,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby directs the staff
of the Department of Planning and Development to prepare
for consideration by this Common Council an ordinance which
will establish the Residential Parking Permit System, define
the operational details of the program and set the boundaries
of the areas to be affected by the program.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
114 By Alderperson Schlather: seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
LD RESOLVED, That the first RESOLVED, read as follows:
"RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
M hereby endorses the concept of a Residential Parking Permit
Q System, or comparable on- street parking control system, which
will effectively limit the use of on- street parking in designated
areas to the residents of that area and their guests only,
and in the last RESOLVED, the words "or comparable on- street
parking control system ", be added after Parking, Permit System
in the fourth line."
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
(600.1 Ayes (6) - Schlather, Romanowski, Haine, Booth, Hoffman,
Peterson
Nays (3) - Dennis, Cummings, Lytel
Carried
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
The Mayor requested that the Planning and Development Committee
working with the Planning Department make a recommendation
of what areas in the city they think need representation
on a special parking committee.
Final Technical Advisory Committee Report
Alderperson Cummings presented a final report on the Technical
Advisory Committee. The report has been ranked by the Planning
Board, Planning Staff, Planning and Development Committee
and the Technical Advisory Committee. The Planning Board
is inviting participants in this process to do two intensive
sessions of discussion, mediation, attempting to bring things
together in a consensus. The rankings that came out of the
Planning Board, TAC, and staff seem to fall together.
Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That this Common Council acknowledges receipt of
the report from the Technical Advisory Committee and wishes
to thank the Committee for the tremendous amount of hard
work that went into the report.
Carried Unanimously
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Appreciation of Gift of Land
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca receives all its water from the
Six -Mile Creek watershed in which lies its reservoir, and
WHEREAS, the duality of the raw water is affected by development
in the watershed, particularly in close proximity to the
reservoir property in the 'Town of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the City, and its predecessor as purveyor of water,
the Ithaca Waterworks Co., have frequently initiated such
actions as land purchase and lawsuit to protect the raw water
supply, at times incurring considerable expense, and
WHEREAS, it is an unusual, noteworthy, and possibly unique
event when an owner or developer of property adjoining these
sensitive lands recognizes the value of such land to the
public, readily agrees to public acquisition, and makes outright
gift of a sizable parcel for the public benefit; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca wishes
to take official notice and make permanent record of the
fact that Jerold and Claudia Weisburd, through Edgewood Development
Corporation, have made a gift of approximately seven and
four tenths acres to the City for addition to its reservoir
holding, which land intruded deep into the zone desired as .a
buffer, actually fronting on Six -Mile Creek, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, on its own behalf and
on behalf of all who are served by the City water supply
system, express sincere appreciation and lasting gratitude
to Jerold and Claudia Weisburd for this major gift of land
to their community.
Carried Unanimously
BUDGET AND ADMNISTRA'TION COMMITTEE:
Labor Negotiator Agreement
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and
William Stratton for professional services in the field of
labor negotiations, arbitration and other assistance be approved,
for the period June 1, 1987 to May 31, 1988, at a cost not
to exceed $12,500, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign such Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to review
by the City Attorney as to form and content, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $12,500 be transferred
from Account A1990, Contingency, to Personnel Department
Account A1430 -435, Contractual Services.
Carried Unanimously
Health Insurance Agreement
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and
Blue Cross /Blue Shield of Central New York for claims processing
services and administration be approved for the period July
1, 1987 to June 30, 1988, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign such Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to review
by the City Attorney as to form and content.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Alderperson Romanowski asked if the city has changed the
way the health insurance plan is administered. Alderperson
Dennis explained that this resolution just continues with
the same arrangement that we have now. Alderperson Schlather
remarked that there seems to be some questions on whether
the city has changed our coverage from self- insured to non -
self insured without union negotiations. He explained that
the city has received clarification that we are still self -
insured and did not change the coverage in any material sense.
Deputy Controller Cafferillo referred to a resolution of
1981 that states that the city will be self- funded. Self -
funding is a method of payment and a method of establishing
liability. The agreement that we have with Blue Cross is a
method of self funding because we do not pay a fixed premium
per year. The city pays our actual claims up to a stop -loss
limit, beyond that stop -loss umbrella, then we are are insured;
we are self - funded up to that limit.
A health insurance committee meeting will be held in the
very near future.
A vote on the resolution rdsultect a�; follows:
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Audit
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the bills presented, as listed on Audit Abstract
#10/1987, in the total amount of $18,175.73, be approved
for payment.
Carried Unanimously
Revenue Sharing Funds
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the city is required to designate all remaining
Revenue Sharing moneys, including interest earnings, for
a particular purpose or use by September 30, 1987, and
WHEREAS, the 1988 City Budget will not be adopted until December
2, 1987; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council does hereby designate
that all remaining Revenue Sharing money, including interest
earnings, will be applied toward the payment of Police and
Fire Retirement in 1988.
Carried Unanimously
Youth Bureau Petty Cash Fund
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That a petty cash fund in the amount of $200 be
established for the Youth Bureau, as requested by the Youth
Bureau Director.
Carried Unanimously
Youth Development Program Supervisor
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson
Schlather
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has reviewed and
updated the Job
Description of the position of one Youth Worker,
and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has
reviewed and approved
the Position Duty Statement concerning the
expanded duties
of Youth Worker to be appropriate for the
title of Youth
Development Program Supervisor, and
WHEREAS, Marcia Fort, the incumbent Youth
Worker, has taken
the required Civil Service testing and is
qualified to fill
the position of Youth Development Program
Supervisor; now,
therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That one Youth Worker position be redesignated
as Youth Development Program Supervisor on the 1987 approved
Youth Bureau Roster, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Marcia Fort be promoted to Youth Development
Program Supervisor, with an annual salary of $15,582, that
being Step 1 on the C.S.E.A. - Administrative Unit Compensation
Plan for 1987, effective ,June 8, 1.987.
Carried Unanimously
Tax Search Fee
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, on October 6, 1982, Common Council established a
fee of $3.00 for a Tax Search, and
WHEREAS, the City Chamberlain has recommended that the fee
be increased to $5.00 to reflect increased cost for providing
this information; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That a fee of $5.00 be assessed for a Tax Search,
such fee to be collected by the City Chamberlain at the time
of the search; that a serially numbered receipt be issued
for each fee paid and that all fees collected be deposited
in the General Fund of the City.
Carried Unanimously
Dam -Break Study
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the Sixty -Foot Dam has been identified as having high
hazard potential, and
WHEREAS, it is recommended by the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation, and required by the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission that an Emergency Action Plan
be prepared to protect life and property in the event of
a dam failure, and
WHEREAS, a Dam -Break Analysis is prerequisite to the preparation
of an Emergency Action Plan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $15,840 be transferred
from Account A1990, Contingency, to Planning Department Account
'A8020 -435, Contractual Services, to cover the cost of preparation
of said Dam -Break Study Emergency Action Plan.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That the costs of this study be billed to and reim-
bursed by any successful bidder for the development of hydro-
power at this site or in any site on Six Mile Creek.
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion As Amended
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Intermunicipal Transportation Study
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That $7,000 be authorized as the City's share of
the Intermunicipal Transportation Study, which allocation
is contingent upon participation by the Town of Ithaca in
the amount of $7,000; Cornell University in the amount of
$7,000, and Tompkins County in the amount of $9,000, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $7,000 be transferred
from Account A1990, Contingency, to Planning Department Account
A8020 -435, Contractual Services, to cover the City's share.
Carried Unanimously
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Police Department Authorized Equipment List
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the 1987 Authorized Equipment List of the
Police Department be amended to include the purchase of one
police vehicle, at a cost not to exceed $13,000, as requested
by the Police Chief, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $13,000 be transferred
from Account A1990, Contingency, to Police Department Account
A3120 -215, Motor Vehicles.
Carried Unanimously
Fire Department Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the 1987 Personnel Roster of the Fire Department
be amended to include the addition of one Administrative
Secretary position, as requested by the Fire Chief, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That one Senior Account Clerk Typist position be
eliminated upon termination of the incumbent employee.
NH Carried Unanimously
Fire Hose Replacement
LD By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Fire Chief be authorized to purchase 2
M lengths of supply hose to replace 2 lengths that have been
Q damaged beyond repair, for a cost not to exceed $1,200, plus
freight, and be it further
RESOLVED, That payment for said hose be made from Capital
Reserve #15.
Carried Unanimously
D.P.W. Vehicle Repair
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $17,380 be authorized
to repair and overhaul the existing bucket truck used by
the D.P.W. Forestry Group, as requested by the Board of Public
Works, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to excced $17,380 be transferred
from Account A1990, Contingency, to Parks and Forestry Account
A7111 -435, Contractual Services.
Carried Unanimously
Stewart Park Ranger
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works be authorized
to hire a seasonal employee, with the title of Stewart Park
Ranger, for the period June 27, 1987 through the Labor Day
weekend, as request by the Board of Public Works.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) -
Dennis, Schlather,
Peterson, Booth, Lytel,
Hoffman, Cummings
Nays (2) -
Romanowski, Haine
Engineering 6
Utilities Division
Carried
Personnel Roster
By Alderperson
Dennis: Seconded
by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That
the 1987 Personnel
Roster of the Engineering
and Utilities
Division of the Department of Public Works
be amended as
follows:
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Add one Assistant Civil Engineer position
two Engineering Technician positions
Delete one Assistant Engineer position
two Engineering Aide positions
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That salary ranges be established as follows:
Engineering Technician ..............$15,582 - $22,178
Junior Engineer .....................$18,796 - $26,753
Assistant Civil Engineer ............ $22,867 - $32,547,/
Traffic Engineer ....................$22,867 - $32,547
Discussion followed on the floor.
a vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Local Law - Mayor's Salary
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
Local Law # of 1987
A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY
OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ITHACA
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,
New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ITHACA.
The annual salary of the Mayor of the City
of Ithaca is hereby established and set at
$32,000 per year commencing January 1, 1988.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately
after filing in the Office of the Secretary
of State.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Haine, Dennis, Cummings, Booth, Lytel, Schlather,
Romanowski
Nays (2) Hoffman, Peterson
Carried
Local Law - Alderperson's Salary ($6,000)
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Lytel
Local Law # of 1987
A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF
THE ALDERPERSONS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA
BE IT ENACTED by the the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York, as follows:
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE ALDER -
PERSONS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA.
The annual salary of the Alderpersons of the
City of Ithaca are hereby established and
set at $6,000 per year commencing January
1, 1988.
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This Local Law shall take effect immediately 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.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Mayor Guterberger reminded the Council that the Grand Opening
for the new Youth Bureau building is Friday, June 19,1987.
Invitations will be forthcoming.
UNFINAISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mini -Pool - G.I.A.C.
Alderperson Dennis stated that there was a long discussion
at the Budget and Administration Committee about the mini -pool
at G.I.A.C. There was no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Common Council Meeting Summer Hours
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That Common Council meeting time for the months
of July, August and September will be 8:00 p.m. instead of
7:30 p.m.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Schlather, Booth, Dennis
Nays (6) - Romanowski, Haine, Cummings, Peterson, Lytel,
Hoffman
Motion Defeated
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Lytel: Seconded
by Alderperson Dennis
RESOLVED, That the matter of
establishing the salary of the
Alderpersons of the City of
Ithaca at $6,000, effective January
1, 1988, be tabled.
Carried Unanimously
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded
by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the matter of
establishing the salary of the
Alderpersons of the City of
Ithaca at $5,500, effective January
1, 1988, be tabled.
Carried Unanimously
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
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Police Department Hearing
Alderperson Romanowski gave
a brief report on the Police
Q
Department Hearing that was
held in May. There will be more
discussion and input on this
matter before it is put in final
report form.
Day Care Report
Alderperson Peterson stated
that the committee will begin
discussing Day Care at their
June meeting.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Youth Bureau Board
Alderperson Booth reported that
skateboarding and bicycling
is an issue that has been discussed
by the Youth Bureau Board.
Youth Bureau Director Cutia
has moved forward with a group
of young people of the Youth
Bureau and the Human Services
Committee will be receiving
a report soon on the ideas that
have been generated.
Mayor Guterberger reminded the Council that the Grand Opening
for the new Youth Bureau building is Friday, June 19,1987.
Invitations will be forthcoming.
UNFINAISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mini -Pool - G.I.A.C.
Alderperson Dennis stated that there was a long discussion
at the Budget and Administration Committee about the mini -pool
at G.I.A.C. There was no action taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Common Council Meeting Summer Hours
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That Common Council meeting time for the months
of July, August and September will be 8:00 p.m. instead of
7:30 p.m.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Schlather, Booth, Dennis
Nays (6) - Romanowski, Haine, Cummings, Peterson, Lytel,
Hoffman
Motion Defeated
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ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
Callista F. Paolan eli
City Clerk
o}in C. Gutenberger
Mayor