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Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Mayor Gutenberger
Alderpersons (9)
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
7:00 p.m. July 6, 1988
- Booth, Johnson, Nichols, Hoffman, Killeen,
Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather, Cummings
(arri,Elat7:35pm.)
ABSENT:
Alderperson Lytel (excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Nash
City Controller - Spano
Deputy City Controller - Cafferillo
Acting Deputy City Clerk - Holcomb
Director, Planning and Development - Van Cort
Deputy Director, Planning and Development - Mazzarella
Youth Bureau Director - Cohen =
Personnel Administrator - Baker
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Superintendent of Public Works - Dougherty
Community Development Administrator - Goldwyn
City Planner - Jones
Board of Public Works Commissioner - Daley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge to the American
flag.
MINUTES:
Postponement of Approval of Minutes c
(400" Council Meeting
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That approval of the Minutes
Council meeting be postponed until the
if the June 8, 1988 Common
Alderperson Killeen
of the June 8, 1988 Common
August 3, 1988 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Planning and Development Committee
Alderperson Killeen requested that items 17.1 (Sale of Fire
Station #5, declaration of Harvey Ferdschneider and Anne
Trovinger as Preferred Buyers- Resolution) and Item 17.5
(Alienation of Southwest Park and Inlet Island - Resolution
reiterating the importance of successful completion- Resolution)
be withdrawn from the agenda.
No Council member objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Schlather requested the addition of Item 14.20, (Bus
Agreement). He also requested a substitute resolution for Item
14.18 (Hydropower Services- Resolution)
No Council member objected.
(4we" PETITIONS AND HEARING OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Citizens to Save Our Parks
Doria Higgins, 2 Hillcrest Drive, representing "Citizens to Save
Our Parks ", read the following statement to Council:
"This morning's meeting of the Planning and Development and
Charter and Ordinance Committees at which the alienation of Inlet
Island and Southwest Darks -Pre r1iused 1padA evident that- many
of you are not familiar with the tacus. One simple reason for
this is that the alienation process of those two parks have
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become a complicated and snarled mess.
In our opinion, the initial mistake was throwing the Festival
Lands, Inlet Island Park and Southwest Park into the same
alienation process together. We do not think impetuous last
minute attempts to unravel the snarl is wise. While the
resolutions that would have been before you tonight, until it was
just tabled, to remove the Festival Lands from the alienation
process is a move in the right direction, it is not enough to
clarify the situation and by itself might further, not lessen,
abuse.
In our opinion, the only way to straighten matters out at this
stage is not only to remove the Festival Lands from the
alienation of the two parks but to process the alienation of the
two parks separately. We therefore urge you to cancel the
present alienation process and to ask state legislature for two
separate alienation empowerments.
The group of which I am a member does not think Inlet Island
should be alienated. We think the city needs it as a park and
that it should be kept as a park but we are not against the
alienation of Southwest Park if our present understanding of the
substitute acreage and the environmental evaluations is correct.
However, as it now stands, to protest one we must implicitly,
though unwillingly, protest the other. Mrs. Cummings made a
wise remark this morning when she said "it is only prudent
government to separate the issues." We ask you to take this good
advice and to separate the alienation of Inlet Island and
Southwest Parks. We hope further that you will discontinue
alienation but at least separate the two.
The attempt to shortcut by merging the process of alienating
these two parks has been time consuming, confusing, and
ineffective and has led to dead ends and we are sure will
continue to do so. As example, remember the awkwardness that
ensued from trying to do just one environmental assessment form
for the two parks and all the different substitute lands
involved. It was totally inadequate and had to be done all over
again and certainly no time was saved.
While we support the removal of the Festival Lands from the
alienation process, we do not support it so that the Festival
Lands can then be given away to our local State parks. Let's not
repeat that awful contract signed March 21, 1985 by the Mayor
contingent on Common Council approval, fortunately never
granted, and Mr. Mazzella of the local State parks giving the
Festival Lands then worth $186,000 to State Parks in exchange for
the privilege of leasing Buttermilk Falls Baseball Fields for 5
years. If you do decide to make those lands available to the
Treman Marina, and you are under no obligation to do so, you
should do so only for good, fair value and exchange and I think
with some stipulation about the extent of Marina expansion. If
the Marina continues to expand so that a person on foot could no
longer approach the lake front, from which one now traverses the
Festival Lands, I for one would be against it. It is my favorite
evening walk and it would be removed. And remember, the
Festival Land appraisal value of $186,000 was for early 1985,
undoubtedly it is worth more now and the fact that price was
accepted in 1985 by the State, does not mean that it would be a
fair price today.
Finally, we most heartily support the acquisition of the Six Mile
Creek lands. Mr. Mayor, I think that is the most lovely way to
celebrate and commemorate our Centennial year. And for that act
alone I think the community will remember you with nratitude; I
know i will. But lancis miies out of the city cannot, in our
opinion, legitimately be offered as alienation substitutes for
inner city green space. We do not all have cars, and bicycles,
or even legs that can walk miles. We think it unfortunate enough
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that the city has not bought the much needed new pool for GIAC.
Let's not compound that neglect by now removing the only inner
city park on the waterfront that is accessible to those without
transportation."
Alternate Side Parking Issue
Carol Reeves, 303 Linn Street, spoke to Council in opposition to
the proposed amendment to day time alternate side parking
regulations. She stated that she believes it is a negative idea
(00'e, with a negative impact. She is concerned about commuter parking
during the day time hours. She stated that she is not willing to
see city officials force workers and perhaps even businesses out
of the city until there is a better solution.
Ms. Reeves urged Council members not to take any action on this
proposal and to pass the suggestion along to the committee that
the Commons Advisory Board, the Downtown Ithaca Business
Association and the Board of Public Works have asked Council to
LO create for research, evaluation and recommendations for future
Iq parking needs in Ithaca.
LD City Hall Annex - Purchase Offer
Stephen Sunderland, Director of Compu -Draft Services, addressed
M the Council on the matter of an offer of purchase for the City
Q Hall Annex. He stated that he has prepared an offer for the City
Annex and he wished to submit it along with his brochure and
business card.
Discussion followed on the floor on the deadline date for
submitting offers for that property.
City Attorney
clear that th
consideration
After further
purchase with
Nash stated that the proposal that went out made it
ere would be a deadline on submitting proposals for
at that time.
discussion, Mr. Sunderland did submit his offer of
terms and conditions.
City Hall Annex
The following persons spoke to Council in opposition to the
Schlough proposal for the purchase of the City Hall Annex:
Jason Fane - 133 North Quarry Street
Michael Pichel - 320 North Aurora Street
Moshe Pelli - 828 Hanshaw Road
Mayor Gutenberger, for the record, asked Mr. Sunderlund, since he
has made an offer which has been noted by the City Clerk, why an
offer was not made by the February deadline.
Mr. Sunderlund responded that he was not aware of it at that
time, and that he was made aware of it only within the last
thirty days.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC:
City Hall Annex - Proposed Sale
(400e, Alderperson Romanowski stated that he has spoken with Mr. William
Lower and he stated to Alderperson Romanowski that his offer does
still stands for the purchase of the property.
Alderperson Booth asked City Attorney Nash if Common Council
wanted to start this process over, would that be possible at
this stage.
Cite Attorney Nash responded that he j,,?1.1 researr_ -h this matter
and report back to Council.
Discussion followed on the floor on the matter of the sale of the
City Hall Annex.
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Mayor Gutenberger stated that the points that are being raised
are valid and they have to be clarified, and they have to be
clarified publicly.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Schlather stated that he is concerned somebody has
authorized publication of notice of terms and conditions for
consideration by Common Council at the August meeting and he asks
that Council agree at this point that Council will not be acting
on the Schlough proposal in August.
REPORT OF CITY BOARDS COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS:
Board of Public Works
Commissioner Daley reported on the following items to Council:
Alternate Side Parking - The Committee of the Whole of the
Board of Public Works voted not to recommend the change for
Alternate Side Parking.
Cliff Street Curbing - The Committee of the Whole has
concluded that the improvements to the curb and sidewalk on
Cliff Street are for a safety reason and therefore the cost
will be borne by the City.
Farmers' Market - The Committee of the Whole discussed the
overwhelming success on the Market's re- opening last
Saturday. There has been a suggestion to ask staff to have
the State put in a left turn arrow to the site.
Alcohol in Stewart Park - The problem of alcohol in Stewart
Park was discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting.
He referred to a memo from Commissioner Reeves regarding the
problem.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding traffic at the Ithaca
Farmers' Market site.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Cornell Heights Historic District
Mayor Gutenberger reported that official written notification was
received today from New York State that the Cornell Heights
Neighborhood has been recommended by the committee and passed
onto Commissioner Lehman for designation as a National Historic
District.
Route 96
Mayor Gutenberger stated that the matter is still in the final
signature stage in Washington. He is hopeful that by the end of
July Washington will have allowed this document to be printed and
made public.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Youth Bureau Advisory Board
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of Common Council for the
appointment of James Cutia, 203 Fall Street, to the Youth Bureau
Board with a term to expire December 31, 1988.
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval
appointment of Heather M. Tallman,
Youth Bureau Advisory Board with a
1990.
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval
apc ^_rtrent of. Caro'_ R. G--ham, 1"7
Bureau Advisory Board with a term to
of Common Council for the
317 Richard Place, to the
term to expire December 31,
of Common Council for the
Linn Street, `� ''^^ "outs
expire December 31, 1989.
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
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RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the following
appointments to the Youth Bureau Board: James Cutia with a term
to expire December 31, 1988; Heather M. Tallman with a term to
expire December 31, 1990; and Carol R. Graham with a term to
expire December 31, 1989.
Carried Unanimously
(400" CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Youth Bureau Repairs
Alderperson Peterson asked City Attorney Nash about the dispute
over the new Youth Bureau building construction problems.
City Attorney Nash responded that there has been nothing resolved
yet about the construction deficiencies at the new Youth Bureau
building.
Ln CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
qq *16.5 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of Chapter 30
Entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code (Watts
LO Lot) - Lift From Table
Z By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
M RESOLVED, That the matter of an ordinance amending the zoning map
Q of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca Municipal
Code (Watts Lot) be lifted from the table.
Carried Unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED
"ZONING" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
(400, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca, New York as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING MAP.
1. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New
York ", as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that all
that tract or parcel of land within the following described area
presently located in the B -2a, Business District is reclassified
and changed to the R -2b, Residential District.
A. Beginning at a point on the northwest corner of tax
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence northeasterly a distance of
approximately 264 feet along the south boundary of the right -of-
way of Franklin Street to a point on the northeast corner of tax
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence southeasterly a distance of
approximately 325 feet along the west boundary of the right -of-
way of Lake Avenue to a point on the southeast corner of tax
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence southwesterly a distance of
approximately 269 feet along the north boundary of the right -of-
way of Adams Street to a point on the southwest corner of tax
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence northwesterly a distance of
approximately 330 feet along the east boundary of the right -of-
way of First Street to the point of beginning. The above
described area includes all of tax parcel number 25 -3 -1.
2. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby
directed to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on
said zoning map.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
Section 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
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Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the matter of an ordinance amending the zoning map
of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca Municipal
Code (Watts Lot) be tabled.
Ayes (6) - Hoffman, Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Romanowski,
Nichols
Nays (3) - Peterson, Schlather, Killeen
Carried
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
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By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the appointment of
Connie J. Holcomb as Acting City Clerk, with an annual salary of
$28,970, effective July 11, 1988.
Carried Unanimously
The Acting City Clerk was duly appointed by Mayor Gutenberger.
*14.2 Acting Deputy City Clerk
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the appointment of
Jean Hankinson as Acting Deputy City Clerk, with an annual salary
of $21,736, effective July 11, 1988.
Carried Unanimously
The Acting Deputy City Clerk was duly appointed by Mayor
Gutenberger.
*14.3 Health Insurance Agreement
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
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,
1988 to June 30, 1989, 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.
Carried Unanimously
*14.4 Health Insurance Interim Rates
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
WHEREAS, the 1988 -1989 estimated cost of the City's health
insurance, as projected by Blue Cross /Blue Shield, has increased
by approximately 51 %; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That interim rates to be established for retirees and
those employees on a leave of absence at 25% above the existing
1987 -1988 rates, and be it further
RESOLVED, That there interim rates represent a one year exception
to the policy enacted by Common Council on April 1, 1987, and do
not set a precedent for the establishment of rates at less than
the City's actual cost in subsequent fiscal years.
Carried Unanimously
*14.5 Purchase of Real Property
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, this Common Council, on June 8, 1988, approved the
purchase of 44 acres of property located at 685 -687 Coddington
Road, in the Town of Ithaca, Tax Parcel No. 48 -1 -9.2 and Tax
Parcel No. 48 -1 -11.2, for a sum of $55,000, from George Maylin
and Charlotte Brahm, subject to review and acceptance of all
CiL-le papers inci.uei►u thereto ijy the City Attorney; ,►Uw,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That payment of $55,000 for the purchase of this
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property, and any incidental costs related to the purchase, be
made from Capital Reserve #16 - Water Sources Development.
Carried Unanimously
*14.6 Audit
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the bills presented, as listed on Audit Abstract
#12/1988, in the total amount of $137,238.28, be approved for
payment.
Carried Unanimously
*14.7 Summer Youth Work Program
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives adopted a
resolution appropriating $13,798, for a Summer Youth Work
Program, to be made available to municipalities of this County,
on a matching fund basis, and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the City's Youth Bureau Board
has unanimously recommended that the City participate in this
Program; now, therefore, be it =
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves an amount not to
exceed $13,798, as the City's matching share for this Program,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be, and is, hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Agreement with Tompkins County.
Carried Unanimously
*14.8 Youth Bureau Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Authorized Personnel Roster of the Youth
Bureau be amended as follows:
Add - one Youth Worker position - 20 hours
Carried Unanimouslyc5l
*14.9 Youth Council Conference
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the request of the Youth Bureau Director to
transfer $600 within the Youth Bureau Budget from Account A7310-
105, Administrative Salaries, to Account A7310 -440, Staff
Development, to provide funds for members of the Youth Council to
attend the New York State Youth Council Conference be approved.
Ayes (8) - Killeen, Booth, Johnson, Hoffman, Peterson,
Cummings, Nichols, Romanowski
Abstention (1) - Schlather (conflict of interest)
Carried -Unani.mously-
*14.10 Youth Development Program Coordinator
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That Allen Green be provisionally promoted to the
position of Youth Development Program Coordinator, at an annual
salary of $24,243, that being Step 8 on the 1988 C.S.E.A.-
Administrative Unit Compensation Plan, effective July 11, 1988.
Carried Unanimously
*14.11 Police Department Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Authorized Personnel Roster of the Police
Department be amended, as requested by the Acting Police Chief,
as follows:
Add - three Dispatcher positions - 40 hours
Add - two Police Officer positions - 40 hours
Alderperson Schlather gave background information on the
resolution.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
*14.12 Revocable License for T.J. Tuesdays
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca wishes to promote diverse uses of the
Ithaca Commons, including outdoor dining, and
WHEREAS, it is Common Council's responsibility to determine
whether or not to allow the serving and consumption of alcohol on
the Ithaca Commons, and
WHEREAS, Common Council has determined that the use of this
public property for outdoor dining at T.J. Tuesdays, including
the sale and consumption of alcohol is desirable, and
WHEREAS, Common Council has determined that any use of this or
similar public property involving the sale and consumption of
alcohol should be covered by a minimum of $300,000 insurance
under the Dram Shop Act; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council hereby approves a revocable
license agreement between the City of Ithaca and T.J. Tuesdays
upon the terms and conditions set forth in the application
therefor, including minimum Dram Shop coverage in the amount of
$300,000.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Schlather, Nichols, Johnson, Killeen, Cummings,
Peterson, Hoffman, Romanowski
Nay (1) - Booth
Carried
*14.13 Department of Public Works Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Authorized Personnel Roster of the
Department of Public Works be amended, as requested by the Board
of Public Works, as follows:
Add - one Fiscal Manager position - 40 hours
Delete - one Office Manager position - 40 hours
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the position of Fiscal Manager be added to the
Executive Unit Compensation Plan at Grade 1 ($26,937 - $32,833),
and be afforded all the rights and privileges of representation
by the City Executive Association.
Carried Unanimously
*14.14 Planning Department Authorized Equipment
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Authorized Equipment List of the Planning
Department be amended to include the purchase of an Olivetti
ETV260 Work Processor, at a cost not to exceed $2,849, as
requested by the Director of Planning and Development, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $2,849 be transferred
with— tro planning nepartmPnt R »dget from Acr -unt A8020 -425,
Office Expense, to Account A8020 -210, Oftice Equipment.
Carried Unanimously
*14.15 Wastewater Treatment Plant Personnel Roster
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By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
WHEREAS, the Special Joint Subcommittee, at its meeting on June
21, 1988, approved and recommended changes in the staffing for
the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting on June 22,
1988, approved these changes; now, therefore, be it
(,*pop, RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant for 1988 be established as follows:
1 - Chief Sewer Treatment Plant Operator
1 - Asst. Chief Sewer Treatment Plant Operator
9 - Sewer Treatment Plant Operators
1 - Laboratory Director
1 - Truck Driver
1 - Account Clerk Typist
2 - Maintainer
1 _ Laborer - Part time
1 Seasonal Laborer
(o Mayor Gutenberger stated that there is a tentative date for an
opening ceremony for the Wastewater Treatment Plant on September
M it 1988.
Q A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
*14.16 Banking Bills
Lift From Table
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the matter of Banking Bills which was tabled at
the July 1988 Common Council meeting be lifted from the table.
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson Schlather gave background information on the
resolution.
Deputy City Controller Cafferillo answered questions from Council
members.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, in the New York State Assembly and the New York State
Senate, certain Bills have been introduced to amend the Banking
Law, the Education Law, the Local Finance Law, the General City
Law, the General Municipal Law, the Second Class Cities Law, the
Town Law and the Village Law in relation to authorizing the
deposit of certain public funds of political subdivisions in
federally insured depository institutions, savings banks, savings
and loan associations, federal savings and loan associations and
credit unions, and
WHEREAS, enactment of this legislation would be a significant
step in helping localities improve earnings from interest income
by allowing thrift institutions to compete for these deposits,
and
WHEREAS, New York State is one of but three states in which
municipal accounts may not be deposited in thrift institutions,
but may be deposited in uninsured and unregulated entities, and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of this Common Council that the
passage of such a statute by the New York State Legislature would
be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Ithaca;
nose, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by this Common Council of the City of Ithaca, as
follows:
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Section 1: That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New
York, does hereby give its support and approval for Assembly Bill
No. 3229 and Senate Bill No. 2369, or similar legislation which
would require that public funds not required for immediate
expenditure be deposited in interest bearing accounts and adds
savings banks, federal mutual savings banks, savings and loan
associations, federal savings and loan associations and credit
unions to the list of authorized institutions in which funds may
deposited.
Section 2: That the City Clerk be hereby directed to file a copy
of this resolution with both the New York State Assembly and the
New York State Senate forthwith and to urge elected officials
that this legislation be enacted at the earliest opportunity.
Section 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Carried Unanimously
*14.19 Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by_ Alderperson Nichols
WHEREAS, Common Council's August 1, 1984 approval of the
Collegetown Development Project, as well as subsequent amendments
to that approval, included a directive to develop a Special
Benefit Assessment District to assist in the financing of the
Dryden Road Parking Garage, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is empowered by Section 72 -j of the
General Municipal Law to recover all or part of the cost of
developing a public parking garage by assessing the property
owners who receive benefits from the garage, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has followed the procedures set forth j
in the City of Ithaca Municipal Code for the establishment of a
Special Benefit Assessment District, including notification to
affected property owners and the holding of a public hearing;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby authorize the
implementation of the Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment
District, effective January 1, 1989, and subject to the following
provisions:
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES - The boundaries of the Collegetown
Special Benefit Assessment District shall be as shown on the
map entitled " Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment
District, District Boundaries ", dated July 6, 1988.
AMOUNT TO BE ASSESSED - The amount to be assessed shall be
$417,000 plus interest, amortized over a twenty -year period.
During the first year of the assessment period, interest
shall be computed at the rate of seven (7) percent per year.
For all subsequent years, the interest applied shall be the
same rate as that applied to the bonds sold by the City of
Ithaca to provide permanent financing for the Dryden Road
Parking Garage. With the exception of the first year, the
annual assessment of principal and interest payments s.zall
be a constant amount for each year that the District is in
effect.
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT - Each property owner within the
District shall annually pay a percentage of the total
assessment which is equal to the percentage of the total
gross building floor area of all buildings within the
District that are owned by that property owner. The
anporti nnrent of the total assessment shall be reco—� itprl
annually by the city of Ithaca to account for changes in the
total gross floor area of all buildings within the District
due to new construction, expansion or demolition of
buildings. The record date for the recomputation of the
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OFFICE of ITI-1ACA, P F-W YORK 14850
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: MAYOR
CITY ATTORNEY
ALDERPERSONS
FROM: C. PAOLANGELI, CLERK
DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 1988
SUBJ: CORRECTION IN MINUTES OF JULY 6, 1988
Common Council Meeting
Please see attached memo to me from Paul
Mazzarella. Unless I hear an objection from you
I will change the minutes to read accordingly.
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DEPARIMFNT OF
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
H MATTHYS VAN CORT, DIRECTOR
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FROM:
DATE:
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MEMORANDUM
Callista F. Paolangeli, City Clerk
Paul Mazzarella, Deputy Planning Director
August 31, 1988
Minutes of July 6, 1988 Ccmmon Council Meeting
The resolution authorizing the implementation of the
Collegetown Special Benefit Assessment District was amended on the
floor of the July 6, 1988 Common Council meeting. There is one change
which I believe was intended by Common ',ouncil and which is not
reflected in the minutes of that meeting.
The last sentence on page 10 of the minutes of the July 6, 1988
meeting reads "The record date for the recomputation of the apportion-
ment shall be October 1 of each year pr ?ceding the year in which the
assessment is levied." I believe that Council intended "October 1" in
this sentence to be changed to "Septembl ?r 1 ".
Would you please see that the m,.nutes are officially changed to
reflect this? Thanks for your help in this matter.
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apportionment shall be 6e- teber'f1 of
year in which the assessment is le
portions of buildings which possess
Occupancy on September 1 shall be
gross floor area computations
assessment.
each year preceding the
vied. All buildings or
a valid Certificate of
included in the total
for the next year's
CREDIT FOR OFF - STREET PARKING PROVIDED ON SITE - Property
owners who provide off - street parking spaces on the same
site as that which the building is located shall receive a
credit against the assessment to that property. For each
off - street parking space provided, the total floor area of
the affected building shall be reduced by five hundred (500)
square feet. Credits for off - street parking spaces provided
shall be recomputed annually, with the record date for the
recomputation being September 1 of the year preceding the
year in which the assessment is levied.
Ln BILLING OF ASSESSMENTS - Assessments to property owners
shall be added to the property tax bills that are mailed to
Iq property owners. Assessments shall be due within thirty
LO (30) days of the billing date.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Carried Unanimously
*14.20 Bus Agreement
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has entered into an Agreement with
the United States Department of Transportation and the New York
State Department of Transportation for the purchase of five (5)
(60", 35 foot passenger buses and related equipment, and
WHEREAS, the estimated project cost was determined to be
$657,000, with the Federal share not to exceed $472,000, the
State share not to exceed $118,000, and the City share not to
exceed $67,000, and
WHEREAS, one bid was received on June 29, 1988, for furnishing
the five (5) buses, from Bus Industries of America, Inc. at a
cost of $714,995; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the
additional $57,995 fr
bringing the City's
subject to acceptance
Inc. by the Board of
1988.
City of Ithaca agrees to provide the
om Capital Reserve #22 - Buses, thereby
share of the project cost to $124,995,
of the bid from,Bus Industries of America,
Public Works at its meeting on July 13,
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson Schlather asked that the record reflect the Council's
thanks to Bernard Carpenter for all his work in continually
finding the city these grant opportunities.
Mayor Gutenberger mentioned the brass bus fare box that was
presented to Bernard Carpenter by the NYS Public Transit Managers
Association for all his work statewide. He stated that it is on
display in his office for anyone who wishes to see it. He also
mentioned the trophy that is displayed in his office that was
won by one of our bus drivers at the SouthernTier Bus Poadeo.
Recess
Council recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened in regular session
at 9:25 p.m.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
*17.3 Ithaca Falls Hydropower Project - Request to F.E.R.C. for
Extension of Construction Deadline
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, apparent changes in the fisheries resource in Fall Creek
point to the need for supplemental study work to update the
environmental data on the impacts of the proposed hydropower
project at Ithaca Falls, and
WHEREAS, it will be important to assess the implications this
additional information may have for design and operation of a
potential plant at the Falls, and
WHEREAS, sweeping changes in New York State's rules and
regulations concerning sale of hydroelectric energy to the public
utilities have generated considerable uncertainty with regard to
market and price for sale of the power to be produced by the
project, which may not be clarified for some time, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State Law, the City of Ithaca may not
proceed to construct an hydropower facility until approval of the
voters has been obtained via local election, and
WHEREAS, the next opportunity for scheduling such a vote at a
general election in November 1988, well into the time allotted
the City by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to begin
construction; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does request a two -year extension
in the deadline for beginning construction of the Ithaca Falls
hydropower project, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Common Council requests that F.E.R.C. acts on
this extension request no later than August 15, 1988.
Alderperson Hoffman gave background information on the
resolution.
City Planner Jones answered questions from Council members.
Discussion followed on the floor on the referendum process.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
*17.2 Ithaca Falls Hydropower Project - Supplemental
Environmental Review '
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, an extensive study of the environmental impacts posed by
development of the Ithaca Falls site for hydropower has been
conducted and the Draft EIS has been adopted by Common Council,
and
WHEREAS, new information concerning the fisheries resource in the
stream has come to light which indicates that conditions may have
changed since the completion of the original study work, and
WHEREAS, such changes in stream conditions might have
implications on the manner in which a hydro plant at the site
should be constructed and operated, and
WHEREAS, additional study is warranted to clarify suspected
changes and to update the environmental report before it is
adopted in final form; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does authorize a supplemental
fisheries investigation to update the current environmental study
effort, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the results of such investigation shall be
incorporated into the FEIS and presented to the NYSDEC, FERC, and
other State and Federal agencies as appropriate, to assess
whether changes to the design and operating conditions stipulated
by the FERC license issued for the project may be necessary.
Discussion followed on the floor.
City Planner Jones responded to questions from Council members.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Schlather, Killeen, Booth, Johnson, Peterson,
Hoffman, Cummings
Nays (2) - Nichols, Romanowski
Carried
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Ln *14.17 Ithaca Falls Environmental Review
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
Iq RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $2,000 be provided from
LO Capital Project #201, Ithaca Falls Hydro, for the supplementing
of the Environmental Review conducted for Fall Creek, with
m particular attention to spawning and fish populations in the
Q vicinity of the proposed hydroelectric power site, as recommended
by the Hydropower Commission.
Ayes (7) - Schlather, Killeen, Both, Johnson, Peterson,
Hoffman, Cummings
Nays (2) - Romanowski, Nichols
Carried
*14.18 Hydropower Services
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, the City is proceeding toward a November referendum
relative to the construction of a hydropower facility at Ithaca
Falls for which updated information should be developed, and
WHEREAS, the license currently held by the City requires that
certain studies and /or reports be completed as prescribed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council authorizes the following "not to
exceed" appropriations for specified services to be rendered by
several yet to be determined consulting firms:
A.
Engineering Assistance
$15,000.00
B.
Economic and Legal
$12,000.00
C.
Dam Safety Inspection
Report
$10,000.00
D.
Emergency Action Plan
(Dam Break Study)
$141600.00
E.
Erosion and Sedimenta-
tion Plan
$ 8,820.00
Total $60,420.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the funds necessary to finance such "not to
exceed" appropriations be provided as follows:
A. Capital Project #201 for
Ithaca Falls Hydro $ 10,949
B. Restricted Contingency -
Six Mile Creek Hydro Study 4,000
C. Unrestricted Contingency 45,471
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Total $60,420
Alderperson Schlather gave background information on the
resolution.
Discussion followed on the floor.
City Planner Jones answered questions from Council members and
she explained the memo of July 6, 1988 to Daniel Hoffman from her
with the breakdown of hydropower costs.
Alderperson Schlather stated that he would like to distinguish
between the mandatory items and those items that do not need
action tonight. It is his understanding that the mandatory items
are: (C) Dam Safety Inspection Report; (D) Emergency Action Plan
(Dam Break Study); and (E) Erosion and Sedimentation Plan, and
the balance of the items would be sent back to committee.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That Item A (Engineering Assistance) be deleted from
the resolution and referred back to the Budget and Administration
Committee for review.
Discussion followed on the floor on the amendment.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) - Cummings, Schlather, Romanowski, Booth, Johnson
Nays (3) - Peterson, Hoffman, Nichols
Abstention (1) - Killeen
Carried
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That Item B (Economic and Legal) be deleted from the
agenda and referred back to the Budget and Administration
Committee for review.
Carried Unanimously
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Nichols: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That Item C (Dam Safety Inspection Report) be deleted
from the agenda.
Discussion followed on the floor on the amendment.
Alderpersons Nichols and Killeen withdrew their amendment.
Alderperson Schlather stated that if Common Council puts into the
resolution provisos; one is that with respect in Items C, D, and
E that there be a request for proposals that precedes the
awarding of any contracts so that the city can encourage
competitiveness and secondly that Council has required that no
contracts be awarded until there is some determination by City
Engineers that this is beyond their competency. With those two
provisions he thinks that Council can go ahead and act on the
resolution as now amended, with the deletions of Items A and B.
Main Motion as Amended
WHEREAS, the City is proceeding toward a November referendum
relative to the construction of a hydropower facility at Ithaca
Falls for which updated information should be developed, and
WHEREAS, the license currently held by the City requires that
nPrtain studies and /or reports be completed as prescribpd; ncw,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council authorizes the following "not to
exceed" appropriations for specified services to be rendered by
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several yet to be determined consulting firms:
Dam Safety Inspection
Report
t Emergency Action Plan
(Dam Break Study)
}.E. Erosion and Sedimenta-
tion Plan
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$10,000.00
$14,600.00
$ 8,820.00
Total $33,420.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the funds necessary to finance such "not to
I-0 exceed" appropriations be provided as follows:
I' A. Capital Project #201 for-
LO Ithaca Falls Hydro $ 8,949
B. Restricted Contingency -
M Six Mile Creek Hydro Study 6,000
C. Unrestricted Contingency 18,471
Total $33,420
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Schlather, Romanowski, Cummings, Johnson,
Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen
Nays (2) - Nichols, Booth
Carried
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
*17.4 Ithaca Falls Hydropower Project - Request for Legislation
to Exempt Ithaca Falls From Hvdropower Development
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded By Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, hydropower development has been proposed at the Ithaca
Falls on Fall Creek and at several sites on Six Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Falls is the most accessible scenic waterfall
to any urban population within Tompkins County, and the most
significant natural landmark totally within the City limits of
the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Commerce has affirmed
the Ithaca Falls' value as a feature of considerable aesthetic
interest and recreational appeal by featuring it in its "I LOVE
NEW YORK" travel guides, and
WHEREAS, Six Mile Creek is the source of the potable water supply
for the City of Ithaca, and as such requires safeguarding, and
WHEREAS, Six Mile Creek and the Ithaca Falls site have both been
(4wo" designated unique natural areas by the Tompkins County
Environmental Management Council, and
WHEREAS, one reason for the City of Ithaca's involvement in the
development of hydropower on these sites has been to preempt less
environmentally sensitive and locally responsive development
proposals, and
WHEREAS, New York State law requires that a municipality obtain
authorization from its citizens by referendum, before it may
construct and operate a hydropower facility, and
WHEREAS, considerable sentiment has been expressed in opposition
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to the development of hydropower in Ithaca which could result in
the denial of the approval needed for the City of Ithaca to
undertake such action, and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Ithaca must be assured that all possible
means for eliminating the possibility of hydropower development
at the herein mentioned sites by any other party have been fully
exhausted; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does
hereby request that Congressman McHugh pursue legislation which
would ban the development of any hydropower plant near the Ithaca
Falls and near Thirty Foot or Sixty Foot dams on Six Mile Creek,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That, not withstanding the effort described above,
Common Council directs staff and the Hydropower Commission to
continue to prepare for a public referendum seeking voter
approval for City construction of hydropower plants on Six Mile
and Fall Creek.
Alderperson Hoffman gave background information on the
resolution. He stated that the Mayor, Planning and Development
Director Van Cort, City Planner Jones, Alderperson Peterson,
members of the Hydropower Commission and himself met with Matt
McHugh after the last Council meeting. Mr. McHugh indicated to
them that he would be willing to work for legislation that would
exempt our local creeks from hydropower development if he
received a clear message from the legislative body that is what
the city wanted him to do.
Alderperson Hoffman stated that Mr. McHugh explained the process
that would have to be repeated annually in order to preserve the
exemption in order for this to be done using the appropriations
bill which he is most familiar with. Mr. Mchugh expressed some
concern that a resolution by Council might be able to be used by
other interested parties as a sign that the city was not
seriously interested in building a hydropower plant and that
someone could make a case that FERC should withdraw the license.
He further stated that at the Planning and Development Committee
meeting, a further resolved was added to the resolution making it
clear that the city is pursuing two different tracks, and that we
would continue to prepare for the referendum, notwithstanding
this appeal to Matt McHugh.
Alderperson Hoffman stated that since this discussion with Mr.
McHugh, his office has called City Planner Jones, saying that it
is too late to affect this year's appropriations bill.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Motion
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the resolution for Ithaca Falls Hydropower project
- Request for Legislation to Exempt Ithaca Falls from Hydropower
development be tabled.
Ayes (8) - Schlather, Romanowski, Killeen, Cummings,
Peterson, Hoffman, Nichols, Johnson
Nay (1) - Booth
Carried
Large Scale Proiect Moratorium - Report
Alderperson Cummings reported that the preliminary proposal for
the moratorium was discussed at the Planning and Development
rommitteP and the Planning and Development Board meetin -- The
committee did not take action. She stated that it wi11 be the
first item on the agenda for the P &D Committee meeting on July
27th. The Planning Board has indicated that they will be
discussing the issue on July 12th.
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Discussion followed on the floor on the matter of the large scale
project moratorium.
Planning and Development Director Van Cort responded to questions
from Council members.
*17.6 Alienation of Southwest Park and Inlet Island - Request
for Legislation Authorizing Change in Substitute Land
This Item was withdrawn from the agenda. Mayor Gutenberger ruled
that Alderperson Nichols amendment to this resolution should be
included in further discussion of this matter.
*17.7 Alternate Side of Street Parking Regulations - Amendment
to Effective Hours
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, many streets in the City of Ithaca are heavily congested
with commuter parking during the day, which makes its difficult
LO to neighborhood residents to find places to park, and
WHEREAS, nighttime parking by neighborhood residents often is in
Ln short supply due to the impact the existing alternate side of the
street parking regulations, which prohibits parking on one side
M of many streets, and
Q WHEREAS, moving the hours when parking is prohibited on specified
city streets has been identified as a way of partially addressing
the City's on- street parking problems; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Section 60.42(B), paragraph 1, of the City of
Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"B. Alternate Parking.
(two, The parking of all vehicles is hereby
prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m. on the odd numbered side of all
city streets on the odd numbered days of the
calendared month, and on the even numbered
side of all city streets on the even numbered
days of the calendar month. This section
shall not apply to those designated streets
in the following Schedule A or Schedule B."
and be it further
RESOLVED, That this amendment shall take effect on August 15,
1988 and shall be reviewed through a formal hearing and
evaluation to determine its effectiveness prior to December 31,
1988.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the matter of Alternate Side of Street Parking
Regulations - amendment to effective hours be referred to the
Planning and Development Committee to hold a public hearing with
input from the Board of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Gun Woodland Preserve - Report
Alderperson Cummings stated the committee had a preliminary
meeting to review the maps of the woodland site and are working
with the developer toward accepting that portion of land.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Volunteer Fire Fighters - report
Alderperson Peterson reported that a number of volunteer
firefighters spoke to the committee over the past few months, and
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have presented proposals to the committee. She stated that the
first proposal was for a volunteer coordinator, the second idea
was adequate turnout gear for the volunteers in stock so that
when volunteers are recruited the gear is there and ready for
them and the third was for a full time training officer.
*15.1b Volunteer Firefighters
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
WHEREAS, the City and Town of Ithaca have entered into an
agreement for fire service protection, and
WHEREAS, nearly 3,000 calls were responded to in 1987, and
WHEREAS, paid and volunteer firefighters respond to these calls,
including 28 volunteers who responded to more than 50 calls
apiece in 1987, and
WHEREAS, the volunteers are a vital component of our fire-
fighting capability; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca commends and thanks all of our
volunteer firefighters, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City reaffirms and supports the dual system of
paid and volunteer firefighters in our community.
Carried Unanimously
Homelessness Study - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that the Human Services Coalition
presented data to the committee on homelessness in the City of
Ithaca. There is more information forthcoming and she will
report to Council on homelessness when she has the information.
G I A C /Drop -In Center Daycare Agreement - Final Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that GIAC and the Drop -In Daycare
Center has come to an agreement after many meetings.
Community Police Board - Report
Alderperson Peterson stated that one of the recommendations of
the Police Report of October 187 included the review by the Human
Services Committee of the role of the Community Police Board.
She stated that the Board feels the Charter is unclear, they want
guidance, more responsibility, etc.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Charter Change Regarding Failure of Adjoining Landowner to Repair
Sidewalks - Report
Alderperson Booth reported that the- committee discussed this
matter. City Attorney Nash is doing legal review and he will
report to the Council in August.
Posting of Notices, Signs, and Advertisements - Report
Alderperson Booth reported that the committee has discussed the
problem of persons posting notices, signs and advertisements on
poles, trees and etc. There will be more information on this
matter forthcoming.
Alcohol Use in Stewart Park and Cass Park - Report
Alderperson Booth reported that there will be a public meeting on
this matter on July 21st. There will be a proposed resolution
presented at that time.
*16.4 Paul Poggi Ice Cream Vending Cart Application for Vending
Operation on Commons
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
RESnT,VFD. Not-withstanding the provisions of the Moh;io vending
Cart Regulations for the Ithaca Commons regarding the dates
during which vending cart applications may be accepted by the
Commons Advisory Board, the Board is hereby authorized to accept
and act on Paul Poggi's application to operate an ice cream
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Carried Unanimously
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Hydropower Commission
Alderperson Hoffman invited all Council members to the Hydropower
Commission meeting on July 14, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in Council
Chambers. Cornell University has been invited to come and
disclose their plans and thoughts about hydropower also.
Planning and Development Board
Alderperson Killeen stated that the P &D Board will be meeting
with Cornell University on July 18th at 7:30 p.m. to specifically
talk about the campus blueprint for planning.
NEW BUSINESS:
*21.1 Establishment of the Ithaca Rental Housing Commission
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, two - thirds of Ithaca's housing is rental housing, and
WHEREAS, issues relating to the condition, affordability and
availability of rental housing have been a major concern in the
City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, these issues have been extensively
City's 1987 study, and
WHEREAS, currently there is no forum that
exclusively discuss rental housing issues and
action recommendations; now, therefore, be it
examined in the
is available to
generate pertinent
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, acting upon the
recommendation of the Board of Planning and Development, does
hereby establish the City of Ithaca Rental Housing Commission,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Rental Housing Commission with
staff support provided by the Building Commissioner shall be
charged with performing the following tasks:
1) To provide a regular forum for the discussion of rental
housing issues by all parties with an interest in those
issues,
2) To investigate current local conditions and trends with
regard to the cost, availability and condition of rental
housing,
3) To investigate issues relating to landlord /tenant relations,
fair housing practices and rental housing occupancy
requirements,
4) To investigate possible actions that might be undertaken by
either private organizations and /or public agencies, to
improve rental housing conditions in the City of Ithaca,
5) To make recommendations to the Common Council through the
Planning and Development Committee concerning the
implementation of actions that are designed to address
rental housing concerns,
6) To review and make recommendations about any other rental
housing concerns that the Commission determines is
important,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That said Commission, meeting at least monthly, shall
consist of representatives from each of the following interest
groups and shall have at least eleven voting members; of whom a
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majority shall be renters:
1) Tenants, or representatives of, tenants' organizations
(if any) (1)
2) Tenants or tenant advocates of subsidized housing (IHA,
EOC, INHS, DSS, Mental Health, Red Cross, Homeless) (3)
3) Office of the Aging (1)
4) Off - Campus student housing representatives from Cornell
and Ithaca College (2)
5) Rental housing property owner or property manager (1)
6) Board of Realtors representative or mortgage officer
from the banking community (1)
7) Planning and Development Board (1)
8) Planning and Development Committee (1)
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the members including the Chair and Vice -Chair of
the Rental Housing Commission shall be appointed with staggered
three -year terms by the Mayor with the approval of Common
Council, and be it further _
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Rental Housing Commission shall
report on its activities and progress to the Common Council and
Board of Planning and Development at least on a quarterly basis.
Alderperson Killeen gave background information on the
resolution.
Resolution to Refer to Committee
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the resolution for establishment of the Ithaca
Rental Housing Commission be referred to the Planning and
Development Committee for review.
Discussion followed on the floor on the referral motion.
A vote on the referral motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Cummings, Peterson, Nichols, Schlather, Johnson,
Hoffman, Romanowski
Nays (2) - Booth, Killeen
Carried
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meetinq adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
Connie J. Holcomb
Acting City Clerk