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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. August 3, 1988
PRESENT:
Alderpersons (8) - Cummings, Johnson, Nichols, Hoffman, Killeen,
Lytel, Peterson, Schlather
ABSENT:
Mayor Gutenberger (excused)
Alderpersons Booth and Romanowski (excused)
Acting Mayor Killeen chaired the meeting in the absence of Mayor
Gutenberger.
ff) OTHERS PRESENT:
d- City Attorney - Nash
LO City Controller - Spano
Deputy City Controller - Cafferillo
Acting City Clerk - Holcomb
[o Director, Planning & Development - Van Cort
Q Youth Bureau Director - Cohen
Personnel Administrator - Baker
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Board of Public Works Commissioner - Reeves
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Acting Mayor Killeen led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the American flag.
MINUTES•
Approval of Minutes of the June 8, 1988 Common Council Meeting
Alderperson Nichols requested that the following be added to the
end of the last paragraph referring to the Cable Franchise on
page 18: "Alderman Nichols asked Alderman Lytel to put on the
record the city's position on the agreement to join with ACC in
asking the State Cable Commission to waive its rules and to
approve a fifteen year term for the franchise agreement. In
particular, what would be the effect if the State Cable
Commission offered to approve a ten year term with a five year
option. Alderman Lytel stated that he had been told by the
Chairperson of the State Cable Commission that they had not
approved a fifteen year term since 1973, further if the State
does not approve a fifteen year term, that would conclude the
matter and all of the terms of the franchise would remain
unchanged."
No Council member objected.
Alderperson Hoffman requested that the last sentence at the
bottom of page 20 should read of follows: "In light of the fact
that economics have changed and become less favorable for
hydropower development and (in) the fact that so many citizens
feel that Ithaca Falls, in particular, is an important landmark,
and should not be diminished in any way by hydropower
development, it is necessary for the Council to demonstrate that
it has exhausted every possible option for preventing a
hydropower plant, before going to referendum.
No Council member objected.
Alderperson Peterson asked for clarification of Item 15.5 on page
21, Northside Area /Long Range Planning.
Alderperson Cummings responded that the issue is regarding the
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master planning for the old sewage treatment site and adjacent
city -owned property in the northside.
No Council member objected.
Alderperson Schlather asked that on page 18, in the paragraph
that begins "Alderperson Schlather stated...", that his thanks be
added to Planning & Development Director Van Cort.
Alderperson Johnson objected.
The Chair ruled that due to the objection, a vote is needed to
have the addition made to the Minutes.
A vote on the addition resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Cummings, Killeen, Nichols, Schlather, Peterson,
Hoffman, Lytel
Nay (1) - Johnson
Carried
Resolution to Approve Minutes of the June 8, 1988 Common Council
Meeting as Corrected
By Alderperson Nichols: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the June 8, 1988 Common Council
meeting be approved as corrected.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 1988 Common Council Meeting
Alderperson Hoffman requested that on page 15, at top of page,
under Hydropower, the lettering of the items listed be changed to
A., B., and C.
No Council member objected.
Resolution to Approve Minutes of the July 6, 1988 Common Council
Meeting as Corrected
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the July 6, 1988 Common Council
Meeting be approved as corrected.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of Minutes of the Julv 15,1988 Special Common Council
Meeting
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Special Common Council meeting
of July 15, 1988 be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
City Clerk's Report
Alderperson Hoffman requested
regarding a polling place in the
No Council member objected.
the addition of a resolution
5th Ward, 3rd District.
Report of Special Committees and Council Liaisons
Alderperson Peterson requested the addition of a report regarding
municipal youth services planning.
No Council member objected.
New Business
Alderperson Cummings requested the addition of a resolution of
cooperation between the City and County in examining and solving
Central Business District Parking problems.
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No Council member objected.
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DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Schlather requested the deletion of Item 17.10, Labor
Negotiator Agreement. The matter will go back to committee for
further discussion.
No Council member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS•
Route 96 Update
Acting Mayor Killeen reported that Mayor Gutenberger has spoken
with the Department of Transportation and was told that the
(O documents concerning the Route 96 Draft Environmental Statement
d- should be delivered to Washington next week for Federal approval
and signatures. Hopefully, the Environmental Draft Statement
Ln will be back to Syracuse and available to us by mid - September.
CO Community Development Grant
Q Acting Mayor Killeen reported that we have officially heard that
the City of Ithaca Block Grant application has not been well
received by Washington. There will be no funding under that
Grant to the city this year.
West Hill Fire Station Sewer Connection
Alderperson Killeen reported that Cornell University has agreed
to pay $25,000 toward the cost of the sewer connection for the
West Hill Fire Station site.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Complaints Against Police Department
Mary Lamb Jaynes, 105 -107 North Aurora Street, spoke to Council
regarding complaints against the Ithaca Police Department.
Skateboarding
The following persons spoke to Council on the matter of
skateboarding facilities being needed for the citizens of the
City of Ithaca:
Tony Lim - 152 North Sunset Drive
Arezemah Raqib - 209 South Plain Street
Laura Chacona - 325 Hillview Place
Paul Sayvetz - 201 Elm Street
Tem Schindo, 1649 East Shore Drive, read the following statement
to Council:
"The skateboarders of Ithaca have a problem; no one wants us. We
ride during the day. We are repeatedly kicked out of where we
go. The Police have kicked us off the Commons for merely
carrying a skateboard. Supposedly the same rules apply for
biking but enforcement with bikes on the Commons is minimum. In
Ithaca it is getting harder and harder for a skater to practice
his art. Skateboarding is not a hoodlum activity nor an excuse
to destroy property. It is challenging physical activity that
requires a great amount of skill much like soccer or running.
The problem remains that we have no where to turn. A very sound
solution to this problem would be a city sponsored skate park.
The skate park would not necessarily be as expensive to build as
you might think. A prime example for a skate park spot would be
the unoccupied supermarket building near K -Mart. It was turned
into a roller rink for a short time and to the best of my
knowledge it is now unoccupied. It would take about $3,000 to
build a wooden mini -ramp; admission could be charged for costs
and insurance and money could also be made from concessions.
There are enough skaters in Ithaca to make this work. If the
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park were open people would come from all over to ride. Parents
could drop their kids at the indoor year -round park, shop on the
Commons and surrounding businesses, therefore bringing more money
to Ithaca.
Ignoring us will not solve the problem. If we keep getting
kicked out, we will just find more places to get kicked out of.
Every sport has those few black sheep that break rules and ruin
it for the majority. Please think about what I have said. I
don't know what I have to do to get the ball rolling, but if
there is anyway that I can help, please let me know. I do not
want to be a criminal - please don't make me one.
Thank you."
Alice Wood, 215 North Cayuga Street, read the following statement
to Council:
"Please refer the request for a skateboard park to the Human
Services Committee.
We do not think that our Ithaca youth should find if necessary to
break the law and duck the police in order to find a convenient
skateboard facility in downtown Ithaca. We support them in their
right to physical recreation that they enjoy, and urge the city
to provide adequate facilities as soon as possible.
As citizens who also want and need to use the Commons for
recreation, we are in jeopardy when this facility is used by
cyclists, skateboarders, and ball players, etc."
Ms. Wood also read the following letter from Kathleen Green, 215
North Cayuga Street:
"I hope that the Common Council will be able to provide a place
in Ithaca where the skateboarders can play safely, not only for
themselves but also for others who use the sidewalks. I suggest
that Washington Park would be a good location for such a
playground.
Thank you."
Acting Mayor Killeen stated that what he is hearing tonight is
two issues; what are the rules, and what about a facility? He
stated that he thinks that because it involves the police as
well as the Youth Bureau, that maybe the Human Services Committee
would be willing to work on this issue.
Alderperson Peterson responded that the Human Services Committee
did look into this matter a couple of years ago. The Committee
sent part of it to the Youth Bureau Board for their input. The
group that spoke on skateboarding at that time was to work
something up to take the Budget and Administration Committee for
their review. She does not recall that ever being done. She
stated that the committee would be happy to meet with this group
of skateboarders again.
Alderperson Schlather stated that there is apparently some
confusion on the part of the Police Department on the carrying of
skateboards on the Commons. He stated that the law, Section 70.6
of the Municipal Code only prohibits the locations of bicycles,
tricycles and unicycles on the Commons. He stated that you
cannot ride a skateboard on the Commons, but you may carry one
under our code.
Doria Higgins, 2 Hillview Drive, spoke to Council on the matter
of skateboarding. She stated that she supports finding a
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facility for the young people to enjoy this sport. She also
stated that she thinks it would be a terrible commentary on the
way things are done if the city builds a second hockey rink in
Ithaca which is being planned, without building even one
skateboard rink.
Citizens to Save Our Parks
(Wor", Doria Higgins, 2 Hillview Drive, representing "Citizens to Save
Our Parks ", read the following statement to Council:
"First we would like to say that it is outrageously bad planning
with the explosion of development that is taking place not only
We ask you to rescind your decision to alienate Inlet Island Park
and that instead the city properly maintain and preserve it as a
park.
Using good planning principles as the basis for judgment, there
is absolutely no way that you can justify the alienation of this
park land to put it to industrial or commercial use as was
suggested in the original Home Rule request sent to the Albany
legislature.
in the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca, but all around
us,
all of the Bud Dillon, the Cayuga Inlet Development Corporation
land, which is available for development, there is already a good
for the city to be planning to sell inner city park land
for
commercial or industrial or residential development. It is
bad
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city planning and it is destructive to the welfare of this
Old Port Harbor, Kelly's Dockside Cafe and the Valley House.
There is a drugstore, a liquor store, a bank branch, a
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store, a laundromat, a boating center and many other established
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I spoke recently to Mr. Leo Coppleman, Director of the
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Island Regional Planning Board, who is much respected in Planning
spot -- 7.5 acres on the waterfront with 275 crabapple trees
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circles. He was flabbergasted to hear about this city's plan
for
cleaning up the park and properly maintaining it you will be more
alienating Inlet Island Park. He told me that voters on
Long
Island have voted themselves a quarter cent sales tax just
for
the purpose of purchasing park land and are also floating bonds
for the purpose of acquiring park land. He said, "I can't
believe that your administration is doing something
so
destructive to that beautiful city. Park land in this day and
age
should be inviolate."
Tonight's agenda item 16.4, a resolution concerning
the
environmental review of Inlet Island Park and Southwest
Park
reads in part, "substantial confusion exists as to the reason
and
rationale for alienating the two parcels."
We think there is not only confusion but also misinformation,
and
we think the evidence is becoming increasingly clear that
the
city administration has not only behaved unwisely in deciding to
alienate Inlet Island Park but has also behaved improperly in
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procedures that have so far been employed.
We ask you to rescind your decision to alienate Inlet Island Park
and that instead the city properly maintain and preserve it as a
park.
Using good planning principles as the basis for judgment, there
is absolutely no way that you can justify the alienation of this
park land to put it to industrial or commercial use as was
suggested in the original Home Rule request sent to the Albany
legislature.
We call your attention to the fact that on Inlet Island there is
all of the Bud Dillon, the Cayuga Inlet Development Corporation
land, which is available for development, there is already a good
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commercial nucleus in that area. Tompkins County Arts Council
has recently moved a half block away and plans to start an art
gallery. There are a number of good restaurants; The Station,
Old Port Harbor, Kelly's Dockside Cafe and the Valley House.
There is a drugstore, a liquor store, a bank branch, a
neighborhood store, a large grocery store, a bicycle renting
store, a laundromat, a boating center and many other established
commercial usages. What more do you want down there? What the
city should do is clean up the park as a park -- it is a charming
spot -- 7.5 acres on the waterfront with 275 crabapple trees
planted and carefully tended by the Womens Garden Club. By
cleaning up the park and properly maintaining it you will be more
likely to attract the kind of developer that most of us would
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want down there -- certainly not the Donald Trump kind with
grandiose plans for highrise condominiums.
We hope you will decide not to alienate the park, but if you do
continue with this ill - advised scheme, the community should
insist that you get a second appraisal of the financial value of
the park.
To put Inlet Island Park up for bids with the appraised value of
$71,000 as baseline would represent a gross breach of the public
trust. We have talked to David Peatfield who appraised the park
for you. He has told us that you asked him to appraise the land
as park land which is what he did; and as of July 21, 1985 gave
you the figure of $71,000. However, he told us that if he were
to appraise the park land as commercial or industrial land that
it would be worth "hundreds of thousands of dollars more." It
occurs to us tonight that even the $71,000 figure as recreational
land is now out of date and probably should be appropriately
increased.
We would like to say a word or two about the proposal to sell the
Festival Lands to the Treman Marina. In looking at the April 6,
1983 Common Council Minutes at which this proposal was first
made, we note the statement "These lands (the Festival Lands)
have recently been designated for use as playing fields for
women's athletic teams since the relocation of the theatre." This
statement in a Common Council resolution is more evidence in
support of our contention that the Festival Lands are park lands
now by implied dedication. As you may remember the 1967
tripartite agreement between the City, the State of New York and
the Center for the Arts at Ithaca read, "The City shall retain
and develop for park and recreational purposes that portion of
Cass Park not conveyed to the State or leased to the Center."
Since the land was not leased to the Center in 1983 (or earlier
for that matter) it was quite proper for the city to have
designated it to park use, as it did according to this April 6,
1983 Common Council resolution and in fact that was the only
proper use to which the city could have that put that land. We
think this is decisive evidence that the Festival Lands are park
lands now.
In closing, we call to the attention of those of you not aware of
the fact that the Festival Land is the only public foot access to
the lake on the west side of the channel. It would be a dreadful
loss to the community to lose foot access to the lake at Cass
Park. Please don't let that happen.
Thank you."
City Hall Annex
William Shaw, Attorney, read the
following statement to Council
on behalf of
Jason
Fane, who was unable to attend the meeting
this evening:
"In several
public
discussions
and hearings concerning the
proposed sale
of the
City Hall Annex, the City Attorney, Ralph
Nash stated that the
law requires
a sale at "full value."
Recently sales of comparable value include 107 North Cayuga
Street, formerly occupied by Luigi's restaurant and others for
about $475,000. This is a similar property in that it is also on
the Commons super block, also on Cayuga Street, has a brick
exterior, has retail space on the main floor, is now vacant, and
is not up to code.
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However, the City Hall Annex building is superior because it is a
highly visible corner building, because it is closer to public
parking areas, because it has superior display windows, because
it is more modern, because it is of concrete construction,
because it has about 1,000 additional square feet of above ground
space, because it has a basement of almost 2,000 square feet of
legal selling space, because the floor height is at the same
(400',, level as adjoining buildings, and because the main floor space is
at sidewalk level as required by the handicap codes for
wheelchair access.
Moreover, the city has indicated a willingness to delay a closing
and pay the carrying costs during the time that a buyer is making
an application for the code, zoning, and any other hearing which
may be required before construction is permitted. With typical
hearing delays running six months or more, this factor alone adds
LD about 10% to the value of the building.
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Finally, property valued in the prime downtown area has been
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I (speaking for Mr. Fane), believe that if you start with a base
comparable value of $475,000 and then make a reasonable addition
to the price for each of the factors listed above, the lowest
full value you can justify is about six hundred thousand dollars,
and a good case can be made for seven hundred thousand dollars,
or more, particularly to an owner of an adjoining building.
You can further increase the price obtained if you will include a
variance for the rear lot deficiency so that the potential
bidders will have assurance that they may legally occupy the
building.
Therefore, any member of the Common Council who votes to sell the
building for $215,000 is not voting to get full value.
I (Mr. Fane) ask you: Are people who pay sales and property
taxes paying for necessary government operations and services, or
are their taxes subsidizing a preferred buyer for reasons which
may not withstand public scrutiny?
I (Mr. Fane) believe it is your duty to the citizens and the
taxpayers of Ithaca to seek the highest price you can for this
building.
To this end, I (Mr. Fane) urge you to formally re -open the
bidding, to state in writing specifically what the conditions of
the bids are, to widely advertise the auction, and to have bids
by public outcry or by sealed bid publicly opened, and to sell to
the highest bidder.
Thank you."
Charles Schlough, owner of the Corner Book Store, stated to
Council that he submitted a proposal to the City for the purchase
of the Annex building at $215,000 and he wished to make some
observations and comments to the council about the sale as it
proceeded so far. He read the following statement:
"This Council has not followed the process that was established
for the sale of the property as it was approved by Council on
October 7, 1987.
Since June of this year, the process has been sidetracked by
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errors of process, miscommunications, and failure of Council to
agree on the objectives and the conditions of the sale.
The confusion that is broadcast to the public has spawned
allegations that I have been a party to secret negotiations or
closed dealing. I wish to remind Council that its resolution of
October 7th authorizing the Urban Renewal Agency to solicit and
evaluate proposals according to criteria that it prescribed to
IURA also asked for recommendations of the purchaser of that
property. Upon receiving that recommendation, Council accepted
on April 6th IURA's selection of my proposal with the terms and
conditions as I submitted them on February 1, 1988 along with
four others.
Since then some members of Council have changed their minds. I
was then asked to negotiate with IURA, I did so and gave up some
conditions that were considered unfavorable to the city. Now I
hear talk among Council members of possible tabling of any
discussion vote on that purchase that was negotiated in order to
consider whether or not to stop the process that is underway, to
begin again and possibly consider other numerous offers that have
come to the city recently for a significantly higher amount a
full six months after Council's deadline for offers. Council
should not act arbitrarily.
I have followed the procedures diligently, have invested
thousands of dollars, uncounted hours of substantial energy upon
the encouragement of Council's decision so far. I was even
encouraged by members of the Planning and Development Committee
of the Council to begin early submission of requests for building
code variances which I will need to act from the State. If
Council does not move ahead with the process that it committed
everyone to follow, then it will have dishonored its own
creditability. I am tired of being patient and tired of being
polite, I am tired of the veiled self - righteousness of some
Council members.
The problems with the sale of this building are not with the
established processes. Council has the tools and they work.
They have worked in the past. The problems are not a result of
inadequate proposals submitted by the public or any attorneys may
or may not represent those interests. The problems are internal
with Council. Some members have changed their minds about what
they want and /or how they want to proceed. The blockade of a
clean decision comes from power games among members who are too
easily distracted by idealism, or driven by self interest more
than public interest.
I challenge Common Council to honor the decisions of October 7,
1987 and April 6 of this year and to approve the resolution for
sale of the Annex prepared for tonight's meeting. I have acted
in good faith and on the assumption that the city would also.
You owe it to me and to all the citizens of this city to honor
your commitments."
Farmers' Market
Anna Steinkraus, President of Ithaca Farmers' Market read the
following letter from John F. Burness, Vice President of Cornell
University to Council:
"Having attended every week since its opening, I am very pleased
for you and everyone associated with the Farmers' Market - the
producers and the consumers. You folks deserve an enormous
amount of credit for your patience and perseverance. I felt very
badly that Cornell's effort to help with a temporary site ran
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previously scheduled events.
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the Town planners and our own
But in the final analysis the site you're on provides an
absolutely splendid setting, enhanced considerably by the
landscaping, and the quality of produce and products remains
first class. So, thanks for doing everything you did under
(60o., difficult circumstances to preserve the Farmers' Market for
everyone."
Fair Housing In Ithaca
Valorie MacDougall, 315 South Albany Street, spoke to Council
regarding Fair Housing in Ithaca. She referred to a booklet
"Fair Housing for All, a Guide to Your Housing Rights in Ithaca,
New York ". She stated that fair housing in Ithaca is not a
reality especially to those who work forty hours a week and live
(O in Ithaca all year. She quoted rental prices and percentages of
Iq gross income that are needed to live in downtown Ithaca.
LD She stated that she supports the establishment of a housing
commission. She stated that the city needs rent control, a
CO tenants association, and urged Council to support this issue.
Q She stated that if the City of Ithaca is truly committed to
insuring equal opportunities for all its residents, Council will
make housing a priority.
Community Gardens
Joel Fredell, 618 Stewart Avenue, spoke to Council regarding the
Community Gardens. He referred to the minutes of the June 8,
1988 Council meeting and the site plan for the NYSE &G site. He
expressed concern about what will happen to the Community Gardens
if this plan goes ahead. He stated that if anything happens even
close to this plan, the community gardens will be destroyed and
the Council will have betrayed a long term trust of the community
gardens.
He reminded Council of what the city would be losing if they lose
the community gardens; provision of garden space to low- income
people, provision of fresh produce to Loaves and Fishes, Meals -
on- Wheels and other emergency food programs, provision of wheel-
chair gardens, half -way house gardens, youth programs, senior
citizen programs.
He urged Council to consider the community gardens in the
negotiations that are currently going on with the county.
Daytime Alternate Side Parking
Carol Reeves, 303 Linn Street, urged Council to vote against the
daytime alternate side parking proposal.
Wilcox Press UDAG Application
Michael Stamm, 205 East Marshall Street, urged Council to
approve the resolution on tonight's agenda regarding the Wilcox
Press UDAG application.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC:
City Hall Annex Sale
Alderperson Schlather stated for the record that he has received
a call from Stephen Sunderlund, New York City. He wished to have
Alderperson Schlather, on his behalf, make the following
statement:
"that he has put into the mail a purchase offer for the Annex
building in the amount of $295,000 cash with no contingencies."
Alderpersons Nichols and Killeen stated that each had received
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Community Gardens
Alderperson Lytel stated that while the city recognizes its
responsibility to the county as the largest single generator of
solid waste to help with the problem of a baling transfer
station, he does not think there is anyone on Council that would
want to see land transferred to the County for free. He stated
that the city is very much committed to the community gardens.
Alderperson Cummings stated that her statements at solid waste
meetings has always been that she could only support the baling
facility on the NYSE &G site if it also could accommodate the
gardens. She stated that there are more sites for the baling
station than there are for the community gardens and the city
needs to get their priorities straight.
Alderperson Nichols stated that he does believe the NYSE &G is the
appropriate site for the baling station. He stated, however,
that it was well understood in all the discussions that part of
the agreement would have to include provision for the Community
Gardens either there or elsewhere.
Festival Lands
Alderperson Nichols stated that it is his understanding that one
of the purposes of the agenda items that we are acting -on
tonight, as far as alienation is concerned, is to remove the
festival lands from that process. They will not be included and
there is no commitment there for council to do anything to
alienate or to remove festival lands as park land at this time.
Community Gardens and Skateboarders
Alderperson Johnson added his support to seeing that in no way
does the Council give short shrift to the community Gardens and
stated that he is glad that the Human Services Committee is
going to pursue the issue for the skateboarders.
REPORT OF CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISS_IO_NS:
Board of Public Works
Commissioner Reeves reported on the following items to Council:
Mandatory Recycling Program - The grace period for the Mandatory
Recycling Program ended on June 1, 1988 and the amounts of
recyclable material have doubled. Currently the recycling truck
is collecting 3 1/2 tons of material per day and the
participation rate ranges from 30 -60 %.
Ithaca Transit Bus Fares - An increase for the Ithaca Transit bus
fares has been approved by the Board of Pubic Works by resolution
of July 27, 1988 and the new rates will go into effect on August
15, 1988. The increase is from $.35 to $.50.
Traffic Light Request - Third Street and Route 13 - The Board of
Public Works has sent a request to the NYSDOT for a left turn
signal at the corner of Route 13 and Third Street.
Stewart Park Alcoholic Beverage Control - After discussion at the
Charter and Ordinance meeting, a public information session on
July 21, 1988 and an article in the Ithaca Journal, public
opinion is against a ban on alcohol at Stewart Park. The Board
of Public Works will review the rules and regulations which will
include a consideration for parking restrictions to one side only
on park roads at their August 17, 1988 meeting.
Crosswalk Striping - Alderperson Cummings stated that she has
received many communications from constituents asking for
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crosswalk striping in their neighborhoods and asked the
Department of Public Works for a progress report.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Fire Commissioners
Acting Mayor Killeen requested approval of Common Council for the
appointment of P.K. (Ken) Reeves to the Board of Fire
Commissioners with a term to expire June 30, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the appointment of
P.K. (Ken) Reeves to the Board of Fire Commissioners with a term
to expire June 30, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Reeves was sworn into office by Acting City Clerk Holcomb.
Police Chief Search Committee
Acting Mayor Killeen requested approval of Common Council for the
following appointments to establish a Police Chief Search
Committee:
Rep. Common Council:
Rep. Police Comm.:
Rep. Public:
Bob Romanowski
Carolyn Peterson
David Lytel
David Wallace
Deborah Manning
Michael Ellis
Louis Withiam
Director Public Safety, I.C.;
and he asked the Council's concurrence.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the appointments to the Police Chief Search
Committee be approved by Common Council as presented by Acting
Mayor Killeen.
Carried Unanimously
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Change in Polling Place for Fifth Ward, District 3
Alderperson Hoffman reported on the new polling place for the
Fifth Ward, Third District.
Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, the polling place designated on April 6, 1988 for the
Third District of the Fifth Ward will be unavailable due to
construction in said building; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That in its place, the following is designated as the
polling place for the Third District of the Fifth Ward, in the
City of Ithaca, New York, for the year 1988:
Mary Donlon Hall - Lobby, Sisson Place, Cornell University
Campus.
Carried Unanimously
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Nash reported on the following:
Six Mile Creek Property (Maylin /Brahm)
The city has closed on the property along Six Mile Creek
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and the title has been recorded.
August 3, 1988
American Community Cablevision Franchise Agreement
The city has received the American Community Cablevision
Franchise Agreement for execution.
Alderperson Lytel asked Attorney Nash when we anticipate a
decision from the Commission in regard to the fifteen year
agreement.
Attorney Nash responded that he did not know whether ACC would
hold up the signing of the agreement until the ordinance has been
completed. He stated that the ACC has a draft which they are
currently reviewing.
Proposed Sale of City Hall Annex
Alderperson Peterson Asked Attorney Nash if he had reviewed the
process on the proposed sale of the City Hall Annex and whether
it was followed properly.
Attorney Nash stated that the City Attorney's office and the
Planning and Development Committee have reviewed the details of
any proposed sale so that they can provide adequate public notice
if indeed Council wishes to go with a sale on a specific
proposal. He stated that we have reviewed again the legal
authority for the process.
Alderperson Schlather asked Attorney Nash if the city declined to
endorse the proposal that is before the Council, and if the city
were to simple publish specifications for bids, could we start
all over again on this process.
Attorney Nash responded that Common Council basically authorized
the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency to solicit proposals for sale and
renovation of that building. There was no commitment by Council
to choose any of these proposals. He stated that the city could
probably start all over again and the city is not bound to take
any particular action at this point.
Ordinance for Moratorium
Alderperson Hoffman asked Attorney Nash if he was aware that the
Planning and Development Committee has asked for the drafting of
an Ordinance for a Moratorium.
Attorney Nash responded that he has not received any requests for
an Ordinance for a Moratorium.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
*15.4 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of Chapter 30
Entitled 'Zoning'of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code (Re- zoning
So- called Watts Lot) - Call for Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 88 - entitled An Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Map of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the City of
Ithaca Municipal Code (re- zoning so- called "Watts Lot" from B -2a
to R -2b) 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 7th day of
September, 1988 at 7:00 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 official newspaper
specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing
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will be held, and in general terms describing the proposed
ordinance. Such notice shall be published once at least fifteen
days prior to the public hearing, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the
Board of Planning and Development and to the Tompkins County
Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning
ordinance for their report thereon.
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP 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. 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
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence northeasterly a
approximately 264 feet along the south boundary of
way of Franklin Street to a point on the northeast
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence southeasterly a
approximately 325 feet along the west boundary of
way of Lake Avenue to a point on the southeast
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence southwesterly a
approximately 269 feet along the north boundary of
way of Adams Street to a point on the southwest
parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence northwesterly a
approximately 330 feet along the east boundary of t
corner of tax
distance of
the right -of-
corner of tax
distance of
the right -of-
corner of tax
distance of
the right -of-
corner of tax
distance of
he 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.
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Sale of City Hall Annex
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca by resolution
duly adopted at its regular meeting on October 7, 1987 declared
the City Hall Annex, Tax Map Number 7 -5 -24, 123 South Cayuga
Street, with an appraised value of $210,000, to be surplus
property and authorized the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and its
Executive Director to solicit proposals for its sale, to evaluate
purchase proposals according to the stated criteria of purchase
price, proposed reuse and appropriateness of any planned
alterations to the exterior of the structure, and recommend to
the Common Council its selection of purchaser for Common Council
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review and action, and
August 3, 1988
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency solicited and evaluated
proposals for the sale of the Annex and recommended to the Common
Council the sale of the Annex to Charles Schlough for the sum of
$215,000, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council accepted said recommendation at their
April 6, 1988 regular meeting, and at their July 6, 1988 regular
meeting directed the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency Executive
Director and City Attorney to prepare for their review and
approval a purchase proposal for the subject property, attached
and incorporated herein; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council has reviewed and approved the
draft purchase proposal and authorizes and directs the City
Clerk, with the assistance of the City Attorney and Director of
Planning and Development to prepare and publish the appropriate
notifications for the sale of the subject property in accordance
with City Charter Section 3.10 (40) so that the Common Council
can consider the actual sale of the City Hall Annex at their
September 7, 1988, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution rescinds any previous actions by
Common Council which are not consistent with this action.
Alderperson Cummings gave background information on the
resolution. She stated that because of Common Council's decision
to dispose of this property we were very clear that we wanted to
have the property transferred in such a way that it would provide
for the best overall interests of the city in terms of an
attractive project which we would be proud to have next to City
Hall and would serve the broad public good. She stated that
Council have has the best possible proposal before them and she
urged Council to take this proposal.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Schlather stated that the purchase contract that is
before Council has no easily enforceable mechanisms whereby we
can ensure what is going to be done with that property and
suggested that there should be some sort of reverto clause which
would allow the city to acquire title if improvements to the
building and adjacent building were not completed within the
three year period. He stated that this proposal was made in
March or April and is still requiring contingency for funding
and the price is inadequate. He referred to other offers for
$285,000 and $295,000 without contingencies. He further stated
that any government property, including property at tax sales,
are not allowed the privilege of making an offer or entering
into a purchase contract subject to financing contingencies.
Alderperson Cummings responded to Alderperson Schlather's
comments.
Alderperson Nichols stated that his final decision, as it now
stands, is to vote no on this proposal. He stated that when he
voted to go ahead with the Schlough proposal he did not
understand all the terms and conditions of the proposal and that
Mr. Schlough has every right to consider himself led astray.
Alderperson Nichols stated that he agrees with Alderperson
Schlather that what we are faced with in terms of this present
contract is not sufficient. There are no guarantees that all
portions that we included in the consideration of selling at a
lower price are even included in this proposal and he stated that
he feels that we should start over again.
Alderperson Schlather stated that if this is voted down he would
ask that the matter be sent back to the Planning and Development
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Committee for review.
Alderperson Cummings responded that Council should not operate
under the illusion that sending this back to committee for review
will get us to unanimity on Council floor. She stated that
Council is going to be at odds on what we believe is the fair
dollar value. She suggested that rather than voting this
proposal down, Council authorize a negotiating committee to
negotiate on this proposal to take care of some of the conditions
referred to. She stated that she thinks it would be grossly
unfair to dismiss this proposal and then come back out of
committee with a similar set of criteria.
Acting Mayor Killeen stated that we need a group of this Council
to serve as a negotiating unit. He stated that this is more than
a planning function. There is also a socio- economic function
attached to this transaction that is being lost.
Alderperson Hoffman stated that the terms of an agreement should
reflect a commitment and to some degree a guarantee that both
buildings will be brought up to the level that Council was led to
believe they would be. He stated that he is uncomfortable with
changing the rules at this point.
Alderperson Schlather responded that it is not possible to
enforce the 3 -year improvement schedule that is set forth under
special conditions in this agreement. He stated that the Council
has an responsibility to ensure proper fiscal integrity in the
disposition and management of our assets. He stated that it is
obvious that we cannot come to terms and we need to start over.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Motion to Refer to Committee
By Alderperson Lytel: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the sale of the City Hall Annex be referred to the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee to negotiate a purchase
offer on behalf of the City of Ithaca.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Alderperson Cummings stated that if we
cannot come to negotiated
terms we need to
there has been no
discard the offer and
official negotiating
start over. She stated
committee. There has been
a memorandum of
understanding, conditions put together at the
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direction of the
agency and council by
the Director of Planning,
and shared with
the bidder. We
need to do responsible
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negotiating.
By Alderperson
Cummings: Seconded by
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Motion to Refer to Committee
By Alderperson Lytel: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the sale of the City Hall Annex be referred to the
Intergovernmental Relations Committee to negotiate a purchase
offer on behalf of the City of Ithaca.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
RESOLVED, That Common Council delegates to the Board of Public
Works the authority over the granting of a license to the Ithaca
Farmers' Market for the 1988 season, including the authority of
approval of hours and /or days of use, modification of structures,
parking, fees and any other matters affecting the operation of
the Ithaca Farmers' Market for the 1988 season, and be it further
Ayes (6) -
Killeen, Cummings, Peterson, Hoffman, Lytel,
Johnson
Nay (1) -
Schlather
Abstention
(1) - Nichols
*16.1 Ithaca Farmers'
Market
Carried
By Alderperson
Cummings: Seconded by
Alderperson Nichols
WHEREAS, Common
Council has approved
the use by the
Ithaca Farmers'
Market of the site
adjacent to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant
for the 1988 season;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council delegates to the Board of Public
Works the authority over the granting of a license to the Ithaca
Farmers' Market for the 1988 season, including the authority of
approval of hours and /or days of use, modification of structures,
parking, fees and any other matters affecting the operation of
the Ithaca Farmers' Market for the 1988 season, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That Common Council reserves for itself the approval of
the final design of any permanent structures and long -term
leasing arrangements of the Ithaca Farmers'Market.
Discussion followed on the floor in regard to a fee for license
for the 1988 season.
Alderperson Schlather stated that Common Council passed a
resolution directing the Board of Public Works to make the
decision of the fee for license for the 1988 season.
A vote on the resolution resulted as followed:
Carried Unanimously
*16.2 Cluster Housing Approval Process
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, the passage of a cluster housing provision would allow
preservation of open space and other benefits for the city, and
WHEREAS, under New York State enabling legislation the Common
Council can empower the city's Planning and Development Board to
approve cluster housing schemes as a part of the subdivision
approval process; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does direct Planning and
Development staff with the assistance of the City Attorney to
draft an amendment to the subdivision ordinance which would
empower the Planning and Development Board to approve cluster
development in the City of Ithaca, but which would not grant the
Board the authority to make less rigorous residential density
including those requirements of height, percent of lot coverage
and side yard at the edges of the tax parcel, and be it further
RESOLVED, That these amendments be returned to Council for their
consideration and action at the September 1988 Common Council
meeting.
Alderperson Cummings gave background information on the
resolution.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Killeen, Johnson, Hoffman, Peterson, Nichols,
Lytel, Cummings
Nay (1) - Schlather
Carried
*16.6 Wilcox Press UDAG Application
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, Wilcox Press has requested the city's assistance in the
form of a second mortgage loan using UDAG funds for construction
of a new facility in Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, payback from such UDAG loan would bring a substantial
amount of money to the city for low- or moderate - income housing
or other Community Development eligible activities; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That contingent upon the city paying no more than half
of the cost of any consultant fees for preparation of the grant,
the Planning and Development Department is directed to prepare a
UDAG application for Wilcox Press, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the terms of such application be brought to the
Common Council at its September meeting for action, and be it
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RESOLVED, That a list of priorities for use of the funds from
this UDAG payback and other such paybacks be brought to the
Common Council at the September 1988 meeting.
Alderperson Cummings gave background information on the
resolution.
(600e Discussion followed on the floor.
_Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Nichols: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the agreement with Wilcox Press include the
agreement by Wilcox Press not to oppose the re- zoning of the area
subsequent to its move.
Discussion followed on the floor on the amendment.
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Lytel, Schlather
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Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
Alderperson Schlather requested that the first Resolved be
changed to read as follows:
RESOLVED, That contingent upon the city paying no cost of any
consultant fees for preparation of the grant application, the
Planning and Development Department is directed to arrange for
the contract of the preparation of the UDAG application for
Wilcox Press, and be it further.
Planning Director Van Cort answered questions from Council
members and explained figures on payback and procedures.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
*16.3 Establishment of the Ithaca Rental Housing Committee
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
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 examined in the
city's 1987 study, and
WHEREAS, currently there is no forum that is available to
exclusively discuss rental housing issues and generate pertinent
action recommendations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, action 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
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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
majority shall be renters:
1) Tenants, or representatives of tenants' organizations
(if any) (1)
2) Tenants or tenant advocates of subsidized housing (IHS,
EOC, INHS, DSS, Mental Health, Red Cross, Homeless)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
and be it
(3)
Senior Citizens Community (1)
Off - campus student housing representatives from Cornell
and Ithaca College (2)
Rental housing property owner or property manager (1)
Board of Realtors representative
from the banking community (1)
Planning and Development Board (1)
Planning and Development Committee
Neighborhood Civic Associations
Neighborhood Legal Services
further
or mortgage officer
(1)
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.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Nichols: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
Alderperson Nichols requested that the Third Resolved read as
follows:
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RESOLVED, That said commission, meeting at least monthly, shall
to the extent feasible consist of representatives from the
following interest groups and shall have at least eleven voting
members; of whom a majority shall be renters.
Discussion followed on the floor on the amendment.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
(400'e. Carried Unanimously
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Schlather stated that a Rental Housing Committee
should be given authority.
Motion to Refer to Committee
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Lytel
RESOLVED, That the establishment of the Ithaca Rental Housing
LO Committee issue be referred to the Planning and Development
d- Committee to meet with Building Commissioner Thomas Hoard.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the referral.
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Q Ayes (6) - Schlather, Lytel, Peterson, Cummings, Nichols,
Johnson
Nays (2) - Hoffman, Killeen
Carried
*16.4a Alienation Process (Environmental Review)
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, the process of alienating the city -owned lands on Inlet
Island and Southwest Park of their recreational designation have
generated substantial public discussion in the past year, and
WHEREAS, substantial confusion exists as to the reason and
rationale for alienating the two parcels, and
WHEREAS, the process of environmental review for the alienation
proceedings has raised a series of difficulties even before the
review is undertaken; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Common Council reiterates the importance of the
resolution of the alienation process, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council finds that environmental review
should be done for the two parcels separately even though their
alienation remains linked.
Discussion followed on the floor.
City Attorney Nash and City Planner Jones answered questions from
Council members.
(awe I A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
*16.4b Alienation Process - (Cayuga Inlet and Island Project
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, Common Council finds it desirable to consider the
sensitive and sensible water - oriented commercial, residential,
and recreational development of Inlet Island which would increase
the effective access of all Ithacans to the city's waterfront,
and
WHEREAS, Council views the Cayuga Inlet and Island Project
report prepared for the City of Ithaca in 1982 as an
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overdevelopment of the Inlet Island site; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council directs that environmental review
for the Inlet Island Park alienation commence as if the full 1982
plan, considering also all proposed Route 96 alternatives, would
follow once alienation were completed, and in consideration of
the likely unacceptable consequences which would be manifest,
that Part III of the EAF be used to outline the restrictions on
development which would be the most appropriate for the Inlet
Island site, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council be hereby designated lead agency.
Ayes (7) - Schlather, Lytel, Cummings, Johnson, Nichols,
Hoffman, Killeen
Nay (1) - Peterson
Carried
*16.4c Alienation Process (Southwest Park
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, it may be desirable to allow the development for
industrial, commercial, recreational and /or residential purposes
all or substantial portions of Southwest Park; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That Common Council directs that the environmental
review of Southwest Park evaluate each of these potential uses
contemplating the possibility of local designation for portions,
if not all, of the wooded areas of the park as local park, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council be designated lead agency.
Carried Unanimously
*16.4d Alienation of Southwest Park and Inlet Island Park -
Request for Legislation Authorizinq Chancre in Substitute Land
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
WHEREAS, an amendment to Chapter 757 of the Laws of 1985 has been
requested of the New York State Legislature, and
WHEREAS, said amendment would permit the removal of lands known
as the Festival Parcel from the list of lands offered as
substitute for certain city -owned park lands to be converted
from recreational use, and
WHEREAS, said amendment would allow replacement of the Festival
parcel with other lands near Six Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, Common Council has reviewed and concurs with State
Assembly Bill A10725a which authorizes the aforementioned
exchange; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does request passage of said Bill
by the New York State Legislature, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to forward
necessary Home Rule Message to the State.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderpersons Hoffman, Nichols and Johnson reported for the record
that their votes are not to be interpreted as for alienation or
expansion of the marina, it is recognizing the logic of
untangling this parcel from alienation.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Schlather, Lytel, Cummings, Johnson, Nichols,
Hoffman, Killeen
Nay (1) - Peterson
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*16.8 Housing Trust Fund Report
Alderperson Cummings reported to Common Council that the Charter
and Ordinance Committee and the Planning and Development
Committee are preparing a resolution to establish a housing trust
fund and hope to present it at the September 1988 meeting of
Common Council.
*16.9 Establishment of Planning Priorities
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, the scale and rate of new development now occurring in
the City of Ithaca could cause irreparable negative impacts on
the city's neighborhoods, on natural areas, on traffic and
parking conditions, and on the city's capacity to provide
necessary services at reasonable costs, unless such development
is adequately regulated through appropriate zoning, master
planning, environmental review, site plan review, and a system of
impact fees; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council finds that the city's land use
regulations are in urgent need of amendment, updating, and
supplementation, and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the following be declared Emergency Planning
Priorities, requiring immediate attention, and having the
following projected implementation schedules:
1. Resolve the issue of a Site Plan Review Ordinance and
process - December 188
2. zoning Ordinance changes:
a. Revise R -3 districts - March 189
b. Revise R -2 districts to use bedrooms as measure of
density - March '89
C. Revise regulations where residential zones abut
commercial or industrial zones - March '89
d. Create R -2c zone - December 188
e. Revise residential parking requirements - December 188
3. Revision of Environmental Review Ordinance and process -
March '89
4. Revision of Subdivision Regulations - November 188
5. Creation of West Hill Master Plan - March 189, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the following be declared Primary Planning
Priorities, upon which work should begin as soon as possible, for
implementation in 1989:
1. Establishment of Developer Impact Fees
2. Mapping of Critical Environmental Areas
3. Explore legal aspects of Demolition Ordinance
4. Land -use planning for Southwest area and former sewer site
5. Develop alternative public zones
6. Create conservation overlay zones for environmental
sensitive areas
7. Six Mile Creek study of watershed and natural area, scenic,
and recreational area protection
8. Interjurisdictional planning
9. Central Business District parking
10. Parking regulation amendments
11. East Hill traffic problems - study of alternative solutions
12. Public transit, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Work Plan of the Planning and Development
Department be modified as needed to meet the above timetable, and
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that the proposed 1989 Work Plan reflect the above priorities
which continue into that year, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby recognizes that an
increased 1988 budget for the Planning and Development
Department may be required to provide necessary staff /consultant
support for the above - mentioned priorities, to the degree that
they are not already incorporated into the 1988 Work Plan, and be
it further _j
RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby commits itself to
meeting as frequently as necessary to carry out these tasks.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Director of Planning and Development Van Cort stated that this
timetable cannot be followed. He reported to Council the zoning
ordinance had been rewritten twice since 1973 and that it
required at least fourteen months. He stated that this is not a
realistic timetable.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
*16.10 Alternate Side Parking
Resolution to Lift From Table
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
RESOLVED, That the matter of Alternate Side Parking, which was
tabled at the July 1988 Common Council meeting be lifted from the
table and referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee.
Carried Unanimously
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Southside Community Center Shelter for Homeless - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that the Southside Community Center
came before the Human Services Committee in regard to
improvements to their building. They have requested a permanent
shelter there for the homeless. The Human Services Committee
directed them to at for 1988 -89 a temporary shelter once again
and to return next month with more details and a resolution.
Deployment of New Police Officers - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that the Human Services Committee
met with Beau Saul of the Police Benevolent Association in regard
to the concerns from the residents in the city wards. The
committee requested that the new Chief review current deployments
and make recommendations.
Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Funding - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that INHS approached the committee
with a referral from the Budget and Administration Committee for
a line item request for $80,000.
Funding Requests from Agencies Other than Human Services
Providers
Alderperson Peterson reported that the Human Services Committee
has completed their review from agencies other than the Human
Services providers and made their recommendations. The
recommendations have been forwarded to Mayor Gutenberger.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Peterson stated that there was an additional request
this year and substantial increases on other requests.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Alcohol Use in Stewart Park - Report
Alderperson Schlather reported that the Charter and Ordinance
Committee heard public comments in regard to the issue of alcohol
use in Stewart Park. The committee received petitions with
approximately 600 signatures of persons opposing a ban on alcohol
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use in Stewart Park and comments from the public. The committee
will consider an update on regulations that govern public
behavior in Stewart Park and changing parking restrictions.
*15.2 Environmental Review for Certain Amendments to Chapter 30,
Entitled 'Zoning' to the Municipal Code - Determination_ of Non-
significance
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
WHEREAS, the matter of environmental review for certain
amendments to Chapter 30, entitled 'Zoning' to the Ithaca
Municipal Code is currently under consideration by this Common
Council, and
WHEREAS, appropriate environmental review has been conducted,
including the preparation of a Short Environmental Assessment
Form (SEAF), and
WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action is an "unlisted"
Lo action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR),
including the Part 617 regulations thereunder, and may be a Type
I action under the City Environmental Quality Review Act (E.Q.R.
LD Section 36.5 (B) (5) , and
WHEREAS, it appears that the proposed action will not have a
significant effect on the environment; now, therefore, be it
a
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency in this
matter, be and it hereby does adopt as its own the findings and
conclusions more fully set forth on the attached Short
Environmental Assessment Form, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Common Council, as lead agency be and it
hereby does determine that the proposed action at issue will not
have a significant effect on the environment, and that further
(woo" environmental review is unnecessary under the circumstances, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution shall constitute notice of this
negative declaration and the City Clerk be and she is hereby
directed to file a copy of the same, together with the
attachment, in the City Clerk's Office and forward the same to
any other parties as required by law.
Carried Unanimously
*15.3 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of Chapter 30
Entitled 'Zoning' of the Municipal Code (Proposed Zoning
Amendments to Section 30.25 - Resolution Calling for Public
Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 88 - entitled "Proposed Zoning
Amendments" to Section 30.25 of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' 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 Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street,
Ithaca, New York on Wednesday September 7, 1988 at 7:00 P.M., and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the City
by the publication of
specifying the time when
will be held, and in
ordinance. Such notice
days prior to the public
Clerk give notice of such public hearing
a notice in the official newspaper
and the place where such public hearing
general terms describing the proposed
shall be published once at least fifteen
hearing, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the
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Board of Planning and Development and the Tompkins County
Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed Zoning
Ordinance for their report thereon.
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30.251 DISTRICT REGULATIONS, 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. AMENDING SECTION 30.25
Section 1. Section 30.25, District Regulations, of Chapter 30 is
amended to read as follows:
S 30.25 District regulations
A. The District Regulations Chart is hereby made a part of this
Chapter. Column heads on the District Regulations Chart are
defined as follows:....
For the text regarding Columns 1 through 13, see existing
text of this Section.
Column 14. Yard dimensions. Rear yard. [ "Percentage of
depth. "] [Buildings] Subject to the provisions of the following
paragraph, buildings hereafter erected in each district must have
a rear yard of at least the depth which is the percentage figure
listed in this column [, except as provided in Column 15 and
subject to the further regulations of S30.35]. Such percentage
shall be taken of the lot depth. If the two side lot lines are
of unequal length, the rear yard percentage shall be taken of the
average of the two lengths. (See Illustration VI, below)
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111_ VII. Through -block lot
[Column 15: Yard Dimensions. Rear Yard. "Maximum required. "]
In applying the lot depth percentage of [Column 14] this Column
(see previous paragraph), no rear yard shall be required which is
a greater number of feet in depth than the maximum footage figure
listed in this column [; however,]_ However, rear yards of a
greater depth shall not be prohibited.
For some districts the required rear yard dimensions are stated
in terms of minimum footage requirements In those cases the
percentage lot depth and maximum footage figures do not apply.
On a corner lot or through -block lot the yard on the opposite
side of the lot from the street whose address the lot bears shall
be designated as rear yard. (See Illustration VII, above)
B. General Notes Pertaining to Regulations
1. (All development plans shall be subject to approval by
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the Planning and Development Board and the Common Council.]
For minimum lot size requirements stated in Column 6
(Area in Square Feet for all residential use districts,
each square footage requirement applies separately to
the initial permitted primary use and to each
additional permitted primary use located in a separate
building on the property in question (e.g., in R -2b
districts, an area of 3,000 square feet is required for
a one - family house or a two - family house and an
additional area of 3,000 square feet is required for
each additional one - family house or two - family house on
the property.
2. Land filling and bulkheading plans and procedures shall
be subject to approval of the Board of Public Works. [and Common
Council.]
3. Regulations, standards and permitted uses are generally
cumulative, except for the P -1, FW -1 and MH -1 districts and
except where otherwise indicated by specific prohibition or
omission.
4. Where a variance or special permit is required, or where
m special conditions apply, to allow in one district a use which is
Q permitted by right in another district, the regulations applying
to such use shall be those of whichever district has the stricter
regulations, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
5. All uses permitted or allowed in any district shall
conform to the General Performance Standards as set forth in
530.40.
6. Any use permitted under this Ordinance shall, if located
within the FH -1 Zone, meet the requirements of Section 30.44 in
addition to those otherwise applicable to it under district
regulations.
7. In R -1 and R -2 districts, minor dependent children in
the care of a parent or relative shall be excluded in determining
the number of unrelated occupants in a dwelling unit.
8 In all districts where multiple dwellings are permitted,
each multiple dwelling shall be required to have a rear yard of
at least twenty (20) feet in depth. (This requirement has been
imposed so that these structures comply with the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code).
9 In all districts, the New York State Uniform_ Fire
Prevention and Building Code may impose additional requirements
pertaining to the location of a structure on a parcel of property
including, for example, additional building setback requirements.
10 All columns established by this section are subject to
the supplementary regulations stated in Article iii of this
ordinance.
Section 2. This District Regulations Chart established by
Section 30.25 of this Chapter is hereby amended as follows:
a. Column 15 is deleted
b. Column 14 is retitled "Rear"
C. The box entitled " %of Depth" is amended to read "% of
lot depth or maximum footage required, whichever is
less."
d. For the respective districts, Column 14 is amended to
read as follows:
R -la: 25% or 50 feet
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R -lb:
250 or
50
feet
R -2a:
25% or
50
feet
R -2b:
250 or
50
feet
R -3a:
20% or
25
feet
R -3b:
20% or
25
feet
R -U :
25% or
50
feet
C -SU:
20% or
25
feet
B -la:
150 or
20
feet
B -lb:
10% or
15
feet
B -2a:
15% or
20
feet
B -2b:
10 feet
minimum
B -2c:
leave as
is - not to be amended
B -3 :
10 feet
minimum
B -4 :
15% or
20
feet
B -5 :
15% or
20
feet
I -1 :
15% or
20
feet
FW -1:
leave as
is - not to be amended
FH -1:
leave as
is - not to be amended
M -1 :
15% or
20
feet
P -1 :
10 feet
minimum
MH -1:
200 or
25
feet
Section 3. Paragraph 3 of subdivision A of Section 30.33, Height
Regulations, of Chapter 30 is amended to read as follows:
3. Towers or structures, including satellite dishes, for
the transmission or receipt of radio or other electronic signals
for the non - commercial use and enjoyment of occupants of the
premises, including television, ham radio, citizens band, MARS
and similar operations in connection with hobbies and home
entertainment.
Section 4. 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
*15.4 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of Chapter 30
Entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code
-(Re-Zoning So- Called Watts Lot) - Resolution Calling for Public
Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Nichols
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 88 - entitled An Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Map of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the City of
Ithaca Municipal Code (re- zoning so- called "Watts Lot" from B -2a
to R -2b) 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 7th day of
September, 1988 at 7:00 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 official newspaper
specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing
will be held, and in general terms describing the proposed
ordinance. Such notice shall be published once at least fifteen
days prior to the public hearing, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the
Board of Planning and Development and to the Tompkins County
Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning
ordinance for their report thereon.
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP 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. 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.
2. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby
directed to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on
said zoning map.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
Section 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
Smoking Ordinance - Report
Alderperson Schlather reported that the Charter and Ordinance
Committee worked on the draft smoking ordinance recently sent to
Common Council and the Mayor. The committee will present an
ordinance for Common Council action- at its September 7, 1988
meeting.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
*17.1 Madison Street Bridge Capital Project
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, Capital Project #218, Madison Street Bridge
Rehabilitation, was authorized and funded in the 1988 Budget for
an amount not to exceed $115,000, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that Common
Council increase the authorization by $26,000 to allow for the
use of the alternate concrete handrail and the installation and
lamping of historic luminaries on Madison Street, North Tioga and
North Aurora Street bridges; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the request of the
Board of Public Works to increase the authorization of Capital
Project #218, Madison Street Bridge Rehabilitation, from $115,000
to $141,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $26,000 be transferred
from Capital Reserve #4 - Bridges, to Capital Project #218,
Madison Street Bridge Rehabilitation.
Carried Unanimously
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
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parcel number 25 -3 -1, thence
southeasterly a
distance of
approximately 325 feet along the
west boundary of
the right-of-
Iq
of Lake Avenue to a point on the southeast
corner of tax
LD
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
Q
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.
Carried Unanimously
Smoking Ordinance - Report
Alderperson Schlather reported that the Charter and Ordinance
Committee worked on the draft smoking ordinance recently sent to
Common Council and the Mayor. The committee will present an
ordinance for Common Council action- at its September 7, 1988
meeting.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
*17.1 Madison Street Bridge Capital Project
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
WHEREAS, Capital Project #218, Madison Street Bridge
Rehabilitation, was authorized and funded in the 1988 Budget for
an amount not to exceed $115,000, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that Common
Council increase the authorization by $26,000 to allow for the
use of the alternate concrete handrail and the installation and
lamping of historic luminaries on Madison Street, North Tioga and
North Aurora Street bridges; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the request of the
Board of Public Works to increase the authorization of Capital
Project #218, Madison Street Bridge Rehabilitation, from $115,000
to $141,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $26,000 be transferred
from Capital Reserve #4 - Bridges, to Capital Project #218,
Madison Street Bridge Rehabilitation.
Carried Unanimously
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*17.2 Audit
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the bills presented, as listed on Audit Abstract
#14/1988, in the total amount of $21,858.05, be approved for
payment.
Carried Unanimously
*17.3 Renovations to Fire Apparatus
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $3,030 be provided from
Capital Reserve #15 - Fire Engines, for additional repairs
required to Engine 909 and Ladder Truck 933, as requested by the
Board of Fire Commissioners.
Carried Unanimously
*17.4 Youth Bureau Authorized Equipment
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Authorized Equipment List of the Youth
Bureau be amended to include the purchase of one electronic cash
register, at a cost not to exceed $815, and 45 pairs of ice
skates, at a cost not to exceed $3,050, as requested by the Youth
Bureau Director, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $3,865 be transferred
within the Youth Bureau Budget as follows:
To - Account 7310 -225, Other Equipment $31865
From - Account 7310 -105, Administrative
Salaries $3,050
- Account 7310 -435, Contractual
Services 815
*17.5 Senior Account Clerk Typist
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That Shawn May be appointed to the position of Senior
Account Clerk Typist in the Youth Bureau, with an annual salary
of $121449, that being Step 3 on the 1988 C.S.E.A.-
Administrative Unit Compensation Plan, effective August 8, 1988,
as requested by the Youth Bureau Director, and contingent upon
receipt of approval in writing from the C.S.E.A. Union agreeing
to the same.
Carried Unanimously
*17.6 G.I.A.C. Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Authorized Personnel Roster for G.I.A.C.
be amended as follows:
Add - one Youth Development Program
Supervisor position
- 35
hours
- one Youth Development Program
Leader position
- 35
hours
- one Youth Diversion Coordinator
position
- 20
hours
Delete - one Youth Development Program
Supervisor position
- 26
1/4 hours
- one Recreation Assistant
position
- 35
hours
- one Youth Diversion Coordinator
position
- 35
hours
Carried Unanimously
*17.7 Police Dispatchers
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the 1988 salary for three Police Dispatchers to be
hired, be set at $16,148 each, that being Step 5 on the 1988
C.S.E.A. - Administrative Unit Compensation Plan, as requested by
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the Acting Police Chief.
Carried Unanimously
*17.8 Hydropower Services
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
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
(600., certain studies and /or reports be completed as prescribed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the following not
to exceed appropriations for specified services to be rendered:
Engineering Update $15,000
Public Information Campaign $ 6,000
Lo and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $11,000 be transferred
LO from Account A1990, Contingency, to Capital Project #201 - Ithaca
Falls Hydro, and be it further
M RESOLVED, That the previously authorized appropriation for the
Q dam study at Sixty -Foot Dam in the amount of $10,000 be
redirected to the funding of the engineering update for the
hydroplant.
City Planner Jones answered questions from Council members.
Alderperson Schlather gave background information on the
resolution and stated that we are taking the first step toward
abandonment of the hydropower project.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
*17.9 Industrial Park Engineering Services
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That Peter D. Novelli be retained to provide a detailed
design of the proposed Route 13 Industrial Site, at a cost not to
exceed $12,500, and be it further
RESOLVED, That funding for this service be provided as follows:
From - Account A8020 -435, Contractual
Services $5,000
- Capital Reserve #25 - Capital
Improvements $7,500
and be it further
RESOLVED, That it is intended by this action that the County be
placed on notice that the N.Y.S.E. & G. Industrial Park Site is
no longer available as a potential site for a baling station.
Alderperson Schlather gave background information on the
resolution.
Discussion followed on the floor in regard to the value of the
Industrial Park site to the city and the cost of relocating the
Farmers' Market and Community Gardens.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Nichols: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the last Resolved be stricken from the resolution.
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Discussion followed on the floor on the amendment.
Alderperson Cummings stated that she cannot support any use of
the NYSE &G site which does not also include the gardens on the
site.
Alderperson Hoffman read the following statement from Alderperson
Booth into the record:
"A) I oppose any move by the city of Ithaca to spend money
at this time to develop a plant for the development of this
property as a City Industrial Park.
B) The city has informed Tompkins County that this site is
available for use as a garbage baling station, subject to
the completion of negotiations regarding the county's
acquisition and /or use f this site and subject to completion
to all required steps including environmental review. I
feel strongly that it would be a major mistake for the city
to change the position it has previously taken with the
county on this matter, and I feel that the city should not
spend any money or take any other action at this time that
would further this site's development as an industrial park.
C) If the city is going to lose or jeopardize certain
funds that it received from various funding sources for the
development of this site as an industrial park those
considerations should be taken account of in the discussion
of the terms under which the county acquires /uses the NYSE &G
industrial park site. Those considerations should not be
used to support any action by the city that will or may
suggest that this site will not be available for the
county's use as garbage baling station.
D) In my opinion, the city would be making a critical
mistake should it advise the county that this site
would not be available for use as a baling station and I
very strongly oppose any move by the city in that
direction."
Alderperson Hoffman stated that he would like the negotiations
with the county to proceed quickly so if there is any chance for
us to salvage the funding or if the negotiations are not going to
be satisfactory to us, we need to know that.
Alderperson Lytel stated that the agreement with the county
should reflect the full value of that land if it were received.
Alderperson Schlather stated that this is more than just grant
money and acquisition. It is the relocation of the Industrial
Park site to another location and we have a piece of land that
is extremely valuable.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (5) - Nichols, Hoffman, Lytel, Peterson, Johnson
Nays (3) - Schlather, Cummings, Killeen
Carried
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Lytel
Alderperson Schlather requested that the first Resolved read as
follows:
"Resolved, That it is intended by this action that the
availability of the NYSE &G Industrial Park site is contingent
upon the city receiving full value of this land reflecting the
replacement costs of this parcel and the grant monies that are
anticipated or have been received to acquire and improve it
including the relocation of the Community Gardens and any other
city resources expended to improve the parcel."
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Schlather, Lytel,
Nichols
Nays (2) - Peterson, Killeen
August 3, 1988
Cummings, Johnson, Hoffman,
Carried
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Schlather, Lytel, Cummings, Johnson, Hoffman,
Nichols
Nays (2) - Peterson, Killeen
Carried
*17-11 Cayuga Inlet Bikeway - Report
LD Alderperson Schlather reported that this is a $100,000 project
�. and referred to a memo from Kathy Evans asking for $35,000 for
Phase I. This request will be reviewed by the Budget and
LO Administration Committee.
(Y] REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Q Municipal Youth Services Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that the committee has been meeting
with representatives from Tompkins County municipalities. The
next step for the city will be an informational meeting session
on August 11, 1988 at 730 p.m. at the R. Cutia Building.
NEW BUSINESS;
Resolution of Cooperation with the County regarding Downtown
Parking
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That projected future parking demand generated by the
location of County Governmental functions in the Central Business
District shall be component of any central business district
parking discussions and solutions.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
Connie J. Holcomb
Acting City Clerk
Sean Killeen
Acting Mayor