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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. January 3, 1990
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Alderpersons (9) - Booth, Johnson, Hoffman, Peterson, Daley,
Blanchard, Romanowski, Schroeder
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Guttman
City Controller - Cafferillo
City Clerk - Paolangeli
Building Commissioner - Datz
Deputy Director, Planning and Development - Mazzarella
Police Chief - McEwen
Fire Chief - Olmstead
#,s Personnel Administrator - Walker
Associate Personnel Administrator - Patz
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Acting Superintendent of Public Works - Fabbroni
Director of Youth Bureau - Sam Cohen (Alan Green attended in
place of)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES•
Approval of the Minutes of the November 1, 1989 Common Council
Meeting
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 1, 1989 Common Council
meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of the Minutes of the December 6, 1989 Common Council
Meeting
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 6, 1989 Common Council
meeting be approved as published with the following correction:
Page 15 - Final Resolved of agenda item 16.2 "Designation of
Hogs' Hole" resolution should read subdivision 1 of the
Environmental Law, etc...
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Fourth Ward Alderperson Vacancy
Mayor Nichols explained that this matter will be brought back to
the Council at this meeting under Old Business.
Planning and Development Committee
Alderperson Hoffman requested that there be a discussion of Item
16.1, State Street Associates, L.P. - Donation of Woodland
Preserve at Gun Hill Residence before the vote. He believes
there are some discrepancies in the resolution as to what was
passed in committee.
No Council person objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Booth requested the addition of Item 17,40, which is
a brief report from the City Controller.
No Council member objected.
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MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Public Works
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Richard Berg, 806 North Tioga Street, for a 3 -year
term, to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Richard
Berg to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term; expiring on
December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Public Works
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Patricia Connor, 422 East Buffalo Street, for a 3-
year term, to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Patricia
Connor to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term, expiring
on December 31, 1992.
Ayes (8) - Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Romanowski, Daley,
Peterson, Hoffman, Schroeder
Nav (1) - Blanchard
Carried
Board of Public Works
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the re-
appointment of Michael Sprague, 6 Cliff Park Circle for a 2 -year
term, to expire December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of
Michael Sprague to the Board of Public Works for a 2 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Berg and Ms. Connor took the oath of office and were sworn
in by City Clerk Paolangeli.
Community Police Board
Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Council for the
appointment of Kirby Edmonds, 411 Esty Street to the Community
Police Board, for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Kirby
Edmonds to the Community Police Board for a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Community Police Board
Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Sarah Shenk, 816 South
Meadow Street to the Community Police Board, for a 3 -year term to
expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Sarah
Shenk to the Community Police Board for a 3 -year term, expiring
December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Janis Cochran, 416 South Aurora Street to the
Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2 -year term to expire December 31,
1991.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of David Holmberg, 408 East Seneca Street to the Board of Zoning
Appeals for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
j Alderperson Peterson stated that the lack of representative from
(.t_) the Fifth Ward has been discussed at the BZA meetings. She asked
that this appointment be tabled until such time that this can be
discussed further.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the appointment of David Holmberg to the Board of
Zoning Appeals be tabled.
Resolution
Peterson,
Daley, Hoffman, Cummings,
Blanchard,
By Alderperson Booth:
RESOLVED, That this
Seconded by Alderperson
Council approves the
Cummings
re- appointment of
(Moo",
Janis Cochran to the
Board of Zoning Appeals
for a'2 -year term,
Booth
expiring December 31,
1991.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of David Holmberg, 408 East Seneca Street to the Board of Zoning
Appeals for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
j Alderperson Peterson stated that the lack of representative from
(.t_) the Fifth Ward has been discussed at the BZA meetings. She asked
that this appointment be tabled until such time that this can be
discussed further.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the appointment of David Holmberg to the Board of
Zoning Appeals be tabled.
Resolution
By Alderperson Blanchard: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Herman
Sieverding to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Examinina Board of Electricians
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Jack E. Brooks, 800 North Aurora Street to the
Examining Board of Electricians for a 3 -year term to expire
December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Jack E.
Brooks to the Examining Board of Electricians, with a 3 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1992.
Ayes (7) - Booth, Johnson, Romanowski, Daley, Blanchard,
Hoffman, Schroeder
Nays (2) - Peterson, Cummings
Carried
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of George Hagood, 501 West Green Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Ayes (8) -
Peterson,
Daley, Hoffman, Cummings,
Blanchard,
Johnson,
Schroeder, Romanowski
Nay (1) -
Booth
Carried
Board of Zoning
Appeals
Mayor Nichols
requested
approval of the Council
for the re-
appointment of
Herman Sieverding, 114 Monroe Street
to the Board
of Zoning Appeals, with
a 3 -year term to expire
December 31,
1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Blanchard: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Herman
Sieverding to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Examinina Board of Electricians
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Jack E. Brooks, 800 North Aurora Street to the
Examining Board of Electricians for a 3 -year term to expire
December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Jack E.
Brooks to the Examining Board of Electricians, with a 3 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1992.
Ayes (7) - Booth, Johnson, Romanowski, Daley, Blanchard,
Hoffman, Schroeder
Nays (2) - Peterson, Cummings
Carried
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of George Hagood, 501 West Green Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
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January 3, 1990
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of George
Hagood to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of Chris M. Abbuhl, 112 West Marshall Street to the Affirmative
Action Committee for a 1 -year term to expire December 31, 1990.
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Chris M.
Abbuhl to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 1 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Abbuhl took the oath of office and was sworn in by City Clerk
Paolangeli.
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of Brenda Kuhn, 330 Elm Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 1 -year term to expire December 31,1990.
Resolution
By Alderperson Blanchard: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Brenda
Kuhn to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 1 -year term,
expiring December'31, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of James Miller, Building Systems Supervisor, City of Ithaca
Department of Public Works, 245 Pier Road to the Affirmative
Action Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of James
Miller to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Joan Russell, Police Officer, Ithaca Police
Department, 120 East Clinton Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Joan
Russell to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Council for the re-
appointment of John "Beau" Saul, Police Officer, Ithaca Police
Department, 120 East Clinton Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
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Resolution
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of John
"Beau" Saul to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Eric Broberg, 423 East Lincoln Street to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Eric
Broberg to the Conservation Advisory Council, with a 2-year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
a Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
_' appointment of Cathy Emilian, 218 South Albany Street to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Cathy
Emilian to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
(4well Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approved of Council for the re-
appointment of Barbara Hotchkiss, 515 Chestnut Street to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of
Barbara Hotchkiss to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2-
year term, expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Jill Tripp, 216 Dey Street to the Conservation
Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Jill
Tripp to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of J. Keith Waldron, 896 Cayuga Heights Road to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of J.
Keith Waldron to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
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Mr. Broberg, Ms. Hotchkiss and Mr. Waldron took the oath of
office and were sworn in by City Clerk Paolangeli.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Fourth Ward Alderperson Vacancy on Council
The following persons spoke in favor of Neil Golder to fill the
4th Ward vacancy on Common Council:
Therese Goddard
Carl Feuer
Mary Jo Dudley
Lori Peters
Bea MacLeod
Theresa Alt
Francis Adams
Judith Van Allen
Jeanne Fadula
Guy Gerard
Patricia Connor
Wayles Browne
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310
312
412
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615
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422
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Eddy Street
First Street
First Street
East Yates Street
East State Street
Eddy Street
Highland Place
North Cayuga Street
North Aurora Street
College Avenue
East Buffalo Street
Eddy Street
Citizens to Save Our Parks
Doria Higgins, representing Citizens to'Save Our Parks, stated
that her group would like to suggest a change in the wording of
Agenda Item 16.2, Interim Parks Task Force. She stated that this
resolution as it now stands was voted approval by Common Council
in April of 1988. At that time, as now, it was a corruption of
an earlier resolution which Common Council had voted on in
February of 1988. This wording represents a very real change of
the February 1988 resolution passed by the Council which said
that certain goals only should be adopted and that the guidelines
in the Trowbridge manual should serve as a resource for
implementation of those goals. The resolution tonight, as it now
stands, essentially implies that the activities and proposals
described in the Trowbridge manual should be implemented and this
was not the intent of the February 1988 resolution which was
passed by Council and endorsed by the SPAG sub - committee, which
had very carefully studied this issue.
The Citizens to Save Our Parks group would like the Council to
consider changing the wording in the second resolved under #1 as
follows:
Delete the words "in planning for future activities" and read
instead "to evaluate the appropriateness of implementing other
proposals described in goals and guidelines."
_Establishment of Negotiating Committee for Sale /Lease of City -
Owned Land to Sciencenter and Senior Citizens' Center
Bruce Thompson, 371 Snyder Hill Road, member of the Board of
Directors of the Sciencenter, thanked the members of the Planning
and Development Committee and the Northside Lands Committee for
considering their request for this land in a timely manner and
bringing this resolution before Council.
Mr. Thompson wished to point out that the Sciencenter's use of
the site is compatible with any proposed use that he has heard of
for the adjacent lands, be it commercial, housing or park land.
He said that they proposed to build a distinctive building which
he feels will be both attractive and provide a buffer for the
traffic on Route 13 and thus will be a catalyst toward further
development of the area. He urged the Council to pass the
resolution on tonight's agenda.
Northside Land Use
Mr. Richard Hoare, 216 Lake Avenue, representing the Northside
Civic Association, stated to Council that for years the Northside
Cascadilla Creek Association has been asking the City for a fair
distribution of park land. The City built dense housing in this
area, now the Northside / Cascadilla neighborhood want a park where
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children can gather and play. The neighbors must be negotiating
partners with the City to form a viable, effective negotiating
team.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
Special Election
City Attorney Guttman stated that he has spoken with the Attorney
General's office in Albany regarding this matter and has been
assured that there is a proper procedure for filling the vacancy
if the Council is deadlocked. It is up to the Governor to decide
whether to issue such a special proclamation - it is his right,
-A not his obligation to do so. Atty. Guttman stated that if such a
proclamation is issued, an election would be held within thirty
to forty days after the special proclamation.
City Attorney Guttman explained that in regard to the cost of a
special election, the County Board of Elections would pay the
cost and then bill the City. Atty. Guttman further explained
that in terms of the length of time the person elected at that
special election would serve, it would be for remainder of the
term, which is through 1991.
Baling Station
Alderperson Hoffman stated that Council has appropriated money
for the effort of questioning the County's right to build a
Baling Station on Commercial Avenue. He asked City Attorney
Guttman if there has been any activity on that.
City Attorney Guttman stated that he knows Council hired a
special consultant on that matter. He has been unable to contact
the consultant but he understands that the matter is under review
at this time.
RESOLUTION FOR FOURTH WARD VACANCY:
Nominations
Mayor Nichols entertained nominations for the filling of the seat
for the fourth ward alderperson. Mayor Nichols advised Council
that the City Attorney has ruled that a second is not required
for the nominations.
Alderperson Schroeder nominated Neil Golder.
Alderperson Blanchard nominated Sean Killeen.
Mayor Nichols declared that the nominations are closed and
discussion is in order before the vote.
Alderpersons Cummings and Romanowski spoke on behalf of Sean
Killeen.
Alderpersons Schroeder, Hoffman and Johnson spoke on behalf of
Neil Golder.
Senior Citizens' Council
Valorie Rockney, 304 Linn Street, thanked
the Planning and
Development Committee and the Northside Land
Use Committee and
thanked the Council for
their encouragement,
their good advice,
and moral support for
the proposed new site
of the Senior
Citizens' Council.
Fourth Ward Alderperson
Vacancy
Anna Steinkraus, member
of the Ithaca Farmers' Market spoke in
favor of Sean Killeen
for the position of
Alderperson to the
Fourth Ward.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
Special Election
City Attorney Guttman stated that he has spoken with the Attorney
General's office in Albany regarding this matter and has been
assured that there is a proper procedure for filling the vacancy
if the Council is deadlocked. It is up to the Governor to decide
whether to issue such a special proclamation - it is his right,
-A not his obligation to do so. Atty. Guttman stated that if such a
proclamation is issued, an election would be held within thirty
to forty days after the special proclamation.
City Attorney Guttman explained that in regard to the cost of a
special election, the County Board of Elections would pay the
cost and then bill the City. Atty. Guttman further explained
that in terms of the length of time the person elected at that
special election would serve, it would be for remainder of the
term, which is through 1991.
Baling Station
Alderperson Hoffman stated that Council has appropriated money
for the effort of questioning the County's right to build a
Baling Station on Commercial Avenue. He asked City Attorney
Guttman if there has been any activity on that.
City Attorney Guttman stated that he knows Council hired a
special consultant on that matter. He has been unable to contact
the consultant but he understands that the matter is under review
at this time.
RESOLUTION FOR FOURTH WARD VACANCY:
Nominations
Mayor Nichols entertained nominations for the filling of the seat
for the fourth ward alderperson. Mayor Nichols advised Council
that the City Attorney has ruled that a second is not required
for the nominations.
Alderperson Schroeder nominated Neil Golder.
Alderperson Blanchard nominated Sean Killeen.
Mayor Nichols declared that the nominations are closed and
discussion is in order before the vote.
Alderpersons Cummings and Romanowski spoke on behalf of Sean
Killeen.
Alderpersons Schroeder, Hoffman and Johnson spoke on behalf of
Neil Golder.
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Alderperson Booth spoke for the record as follows: "I believe
strongly that what the City needs is to fill this seat. I have
supported Mr. Killeen on all three of the previous ballots. I
believe that Mr. Killeen's experience would be very useful to
Common Council in the future.
As I have said before, those votes were not a vote against Mr.
Golder. Both of these candidates are decent people, they are
capable people and they could well serve this years term on
Common Council.
While I have voted for Mr. Killeen I am willing to vote for Mr.
Golder in order to compromise and to fill the seat, which I
think we should do. In listening over the last two days I do not
see any movement among the other eight Council members. I see
a lot of stubbornness and I think we are going to go down the
route of not serving the City well by having a period of time in
which we are going to have the potential of a number of 5 to 4
votes which cannot then be resolved and have a majority decision
by the City Council. I do not think that is in the interest of
the people of the City.
I still support Mr. Killeen as a candidate and if there were
another person to support him, I would gladly vote to put him on
Council. On this ballot, to demonstrate that I am willing to
compromise, I am going to vote for Mr. Golder. I am not doing it
because voting Sean Killeen into office would be outrageous or a
violation of ethics or a violation of the democratic process.
This has been an open discussion. This is going to be an open
vote, this isn't a behind the scenes, back room kind of decision.
I think the Council does need to compromise. My personal
preference would be Sean Killeen. However, I am willing to vote
for Mr. Golder and will demonstrate that in this vote."
The voting was as follows:
In support of Neil Golder:
Johnson, Booth, Schroeder, Hoffman, Peterson
In support of Sean Killeen:
Blanchard, Romanowski, Daley, Cummings
Mayor Nichols stated neither candidate having received a
sufficient majority the motion to fill the vacancy fails.
_Resolution for Special Election
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Alderperson to
represent the citizens of the 4th ward of the City of Ithaca
because of the resignation of Alderperson Benjamin Nichols who
was elected as Mayor of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, a majority of the members of the Common Council, after
numerous votes at two successive meetings has been unable to
agree on an individual to appoint to that seat; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That 'the Mayor is directed to send a letter to the
Governor requesting that the Governor proclaim a Special
Election, pursuant to Section 42 of the Public Officers Law, so
that the voters of the 4th ward of the City of Ithaca may select
an Alderperson to serve out the remaining term.
Carried Unanimously
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
* 16.3 Northside City Lands Committee - Establishment (bf
Neaotiatinq Committee for Sale /Lease of City -owned Land to
Sciencenter and Senior Citizens, Center
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
WHEREAS, the Common Council has previously established a
committee to investigate possible reuse of city -owned lands, and
WHEREAS, this Committee has taken as its first task the matter of
future land use and disposition of lands in the vicinity of the
former sewage treatment plant located near Franklin Street, and
WHEREAS, the city has retained a consultant to advise the
Committee in that investigation, and
WHEREAS, the consultant has made certain reports to the Committee
regarding future land use and disposition of these city -owned
lands, and
WHEREAS, it thus appears that both the Sciencenter and the Senior
Citizens Center could be accommodated on the site surrounded by
Route 13, Lake Street, Franklin Street, and First Street at
relatively little expense to the city; now, therefore, be it
k' RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
appoint a disposition committee to work with the Sciencenter and
Senior Citizens Center on possible disposition of these lands
either through lease or sale to the above mentioned bodies, and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That this Committee shall consist
Common Council, one member of the Board of
member of the Planning and Development Board,
(44�' staff services by the Director of Planning a
Superintendent of Public Works, and the City
it further
of two members of
Public Works, one
and shall be given
nd Development, the
Controller, and be
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee be
requested to study the cost of removal of Department of Public
Works functions from the remainder of the site under
consideration. More specifically, functions which either are now
or will be located on the block surrounded by Third Street, Adams
Street, First Street, and Route 13.
Alderperson Cummings, for clarification, stated that this
resolution is to establish an ad -hoc committee which would begin
talking with interested parties who have expressed their desire
to locate their community facilities in that area and to discuss
the financial package which could be put together. She said
there is already in place an ad -hoc committee which the
neighborhood participates in, working on issues of siting,
compatible uses, developing a long range use for that area.
Alderperson Cummings stated this is critical and she urged
Council to pass this resolution and establish this committee
right away.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the entire Northside
site.
Alderperson Cummings stated that there is still an on -going study
of the entire area and that has been broken down into phases.
This is a phase 1 area. It is an area which will cost the City
nothing in terms of re- location costs for the Department of
Public Works.
Alderperson Daley stated that the costs of developing the entire
site, and moving the entire Department of Public Works operations
as has been proposed is in the neighborhood of $2 -$3 million. He
said the committee felt that might be an insurmountable amount to
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get anything going. Therefore, they requested of the Department
of Public Works a phased in process and the costs for those
phasings. This particular area that is being talked about is
the area that is bounded by First and Franklin Streets and is not
being used by the Department. He said there may be some slight
storage in one of the buildings but it essentially is a fairly
expense free move to start with what the committee is calling
Phase 1.
Alderperson Daley further stated that since the Senior Center,
the Sciencenter and the neighborhood that is involved all feel
that they would like to proceed with their particular projects as
quickly as possible and whereas the committee has felt that all
three of those would be appropriate uses for part of the site,
they have decided that they would try to accommodate the three of
them in Phase 1. However, as has been pointed out, we may have
nothing to negotiate if either the Senior Center or the
Sciencenter is not financially able to come to an agreement with
the City. That is the reason for the resolution that is before
the Council - to find out whether there is sense in continuing
the discussions with either or both of those groups as part of
the overall design of that area.
Alderperson. Booth stated that it is his opinion that this
resolution is far too premature and he explained his reasoning.
He urged Council not to adopt it tonight. Alderperson Booth
stated that he was told today that the matter has not been
approved by the Board of Public Works. He asked Board of Public
Works Commissioner Reeves to address the Council regarding the
issue.
Commissioner Reeves stated that the matter of the value of the
land on the Northside has not gone before the Board of Public
Works.
Alderperson Cummings remarked that the Board has, however,
endorsed the concept of consolidation. Commissioner Reeves
concurred.
Commissioner Reeves stated that the discussion that took place at
the last Northside Land Use Committee meeting has not been
discussed at the Board level so the proposals (phases) that were
made at that meeting have not yet had approval by the Board.
Acting Supt. Fabbroni spoke to the Council and stated that he
feels that there needs to be more internal discussion before this
project can go forward.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Daley stated that he would like the last Whereas to
read as follows: WHEREAS, it thus appears that the Sciencenter
and the Senior Citizens' Center and neighborhood desires for a
park could all be accommodated on the site...... etc."
Since there was no objection to the amendment it was added.
Alderperson Peterson stated that she would like the title of the
resolution (16.3) to read "Establishment of Disposition Committee
for Possible Sale /Lease of City -Owned Land to Sciencenter and
Senior Citizens' Council.
There was no objection to that change and Mayor Nichols stated
the title is therefore changed.
Alderperson Peterson suggested the following amendment in the
first Resolved: "that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to appoint a disposition committee to work with the Sciencenter
and Senior Citizens' Council to examine, research and make
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recommendation to Council on the possible disposition of these
lands either through lease or sale to the above mentioned bodies1
including allowance for space for a neighborhood park, and be it
further ", etc...
There was no objection to that amendment and Mayor Nichols
declared the motion amended to include that change.
Alderperson Booth stated that, in his opinion, by Council voting
for this resolution, we are sending a signal that Council is
accepting the idea of transferring this property or leasing it
over a long term basis. He thinks that is grossly premature. He
stated we do not have any idea of what this property is really
worth to the City. We have no idea as to what the implications
are to the Department of Public Works and how this would be
staged over a period of time. He therefore urged Council to
table this resolution.
Motion to Refer to Committee of the Whole
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the matter of the establishment of a Disposition
Committee for the possible sale /lease of City -owned land to
Sciencenter and Senior Citizens' Council be referred to the
Council's Committee of the Whole.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the referral motion resulted as follows:
Aye (1) - Booth
Nays (8) - Romanowski, Cummings, Johnson, Blanchard, Daley,
Schroeder, Peterson, Hoffman
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Main Motion As Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Romanowski, Cummings, Johnson, Blanchard, Daley,
Peterson, Hoffman, Schroeder
Nay (1) - Booth
Carried
* 16.2 Interim Parks Task Force
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, the Stewart Park 1987 Preservation Goals and Guidelines
calls for the establishment of a city -wide Parks Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Department of Public Works
have made recommendations regarding the establishment of a Parks
Commission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
appoint an Interim Parks Commission for a term to expire on
January 1, 1991, which is to be composed of ten (10) members of
whom at least six (6) shall reside in the City of Ithaca. At
least four (4) shall be experts in such areas as landscape
architecture, limnology, horticulture, historic preservation,
hydrological engineering, ornithology, and ecology; four (4)
shall be at -large representatives; and one (1) shall be a
Department of Public Works staff member; and one (1) shall be a
member of the Board of Public Works, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Interim Parks Commission shall be charged with
the following:
1) To advise the Department of Public Works in carrying out
items specified on pages 17 and 18 of the Stewart Park
Preservation Goals and Guidelines, in planning for future
activities as described in the Goals and Guidelines, and in any
other appropriate areas related to the development of city parks.
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2) To make recommendations to the Board of Public Works and the
Planning and Development Committee of Common Council by October
1, 1990 on a permanent Parks Commission for the City of Ithaca- -
the recommendations to include membership, terms of office,
relationship to existing Boards and departments, powers, tasks,
appointment procedures, and any other areas as they see fit.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Hoffman suggested that in the second resolved, Item
#1 read as follows: 1) "To advise the Department of Public
Works_ a) in carrying out items specified on pages 17 and 18 of
the Stewart Park Preservation Goals and Guidelines, b in
evaluating the appropriateness of implementing other proposals
described in the Stewart Park Preservation Goals and Guidelines
as such proposals conform to the goals for Stewart Park adopted
by Common Council on February 3, 1988, and gl In considering any
other appropriate areas related to the function of City parks.
Alderperson Cummings suggested that in the second resolved, Item
#2 read as follows: 2) To make recommendations to the Board of
Public Works and the Planning and Development Committee of
Common Council by October 1, 1990 on a permanent Parks Commission
for the City of Ithaca -- the recommendations to include parks and
other green spaces for which they shall assume responsibility,
membership, terms of office, relationship to existing Boards and
departments, ...etc.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Since there was no objection to the change in the language,
Mayor Nichols declared the new language acceptable.
A vote on the resolution as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Nichols stated that he will be nominating the membership of
this committee within the month and the committee should begin
functioning by early February.
Recess
Common Council recessed at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened in Regular
session at 9:20 p.m.
Disposition Committee for the Northside Land
Mayor Nichols stated that there are two Council members who have
agreed to serve on the Disposition Committee for the Northside
project. They are Alderpersons Hoffman and Daley. He stated he
will be naming someone from the Board of Public Works and the
Planning Board so that discussions can begin as soon as possible.
ORDIN
* 14.1 Amendment to
'Assessment and lien'
By Alderperson Booth:
COMMITTEE'
Section 26.33 of the
1 Code Entitled
Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
ORDINANCE NO. 90 -►
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26.33 ENTITLED 'ASSESSMENT AND
LIEN' OF CHAPTER 26 ENTITLED 'BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT' OF THE
CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the
City of Ithaca, New York, that an ordinance amending Section
26.33, entitled 'Assessment and lien' of Chapter 26 entitled
'Building Code Enforcement' be amended to read as follows:
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SECTION 1. AMENDING SECTION 26.33, ASSESSMENT AND LIEN
Section 26.33 Assessment and lien
Upon receipt of the verified statement, the City Chamberlain
shall enter the same in his or her records as a lien against the
premises and shall add the same to the next assessment roll of
general City taxes and shall collect and enforce the assessment
in the same manner, by the same proceedings, at the same time,
under the same penalties, as the general City tax and as a part
thereof. Except that in addition to the penalties heretofore
stated, interest shall accrue from the date of filing to the date
of actual payment at twelve (12 %) percent per annum.
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
* 14.2 R -2c Zoning Amendment - Lift from Table
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the R -2c Zoning Amendment be lifted from the table
for consideration by this Council.
Carried Unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 89 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 30.3, 30.21, 30.25 and 30.26
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 that an ordinance amending Sections 30.3,
30.21, 30.25 and 30.26 of Chapter 30 entitled "Zoning" of the
City of Ithaca Municipal Code be adopted, as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING SECTION 30.3, DEFINITIONS.
1. That the definition for "Dwelling, one- family ", Section
30.3(24), shall be amended as follows:
"Dwelling, one - family" shall mean a dwelling unit
occupied exclusively for residential purposes by an individual or
family and not more than one (1) unrelated individual, or a
functional family unit. In the R -1 zones, occupancy by an
individual or a family and not more than two (2) unrelated
individuals is permitted if the dwelling is owner - occupied. In
the R -2 and R -3 zones, occupancy by an individual or a family and
not more than two (2) unrelated individuals is permitted. A one -
family dwelling may be constructed in any of the following
configurations, as permitted in specific zoning districts:
A. One - family detached dwelling - A building containing
not more than one dwelling unit.
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B. One - family detached dwelling, zero -lot line - A
building containing not more than one dwelling unit
which is sited so that the side of the building is on
or near the side property line of the parcel on which
it is built.
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Ill. II. B. One - family detached dwelling, zero lot line
C. One - family semi - detached dwelling - A building
containing not more than two one - family dwellings, each
of which shares a party wall or other common structural
elements with the other dwelling unit in the building
and which has direct exterior access from the ground
floor.
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D. One - family attached dwelling - A building containing
three or more one - family dwellings, each of which
shares one or more party walls or structural elements
with the other one - family dwellings in the building and
which has direct exterior access from the ground floor.
A maximum of four'(4) one - family dwelling units may be
attached to form a single building. ;
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Ill. II. D. One - family attached dwelling.
2. That a new definition for "Occupant" be added to
Section 30.3 as follows:
104. "Occupant" (in R -2c zones only)
A. "Occupant" (in R -2c zones only) shall mean a person that
is permitted to occupy a dwelling unit or building in an R -2c
zone. The number of such occupants that are permitted to legally
occupy a dwelling unit or building is based on the amount of
habitable space in the dwelling unit or building and on the basis
of lot size. The minimum amounts of habitable space that are
required for occupancy by one or more persons are as follows:
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1. In R -2c dwelling units, the maximum number of occupants
shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of lot
size and on the basis of the floor areas of habitable space,
other than kitchens, as shown in the following table:
Number of Persons
1 2 3 4 or more
a. Sleeping room, 80 120 180 240 plus 60
minimum sq. ft. for each addtl.
person
b. Dwelling unit (other 150 250 350 450 plus 100
than kitchen), minimum for each addtl.
sq. ft. person
2. In any other lodging units permitted in R -2c zones, the
maximum number of occupants shall be limited to the number
determined on the same basis as for dwelling units.
B. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the maximum
E=R size of any room in a dwelling unit. Bedrooms that exceed the
minimum square footage in the above chart may not sleep more
persons unless the appropriate lot size requirements are met.
C. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, once
an R -2c dwelling unit is constructed and legally occupied, the
term "occupant" shall not include additional family members or
members of a functional family unit that are added to a
household.
SECTION 2. AMENDING SECTION 30.21, ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING
DISTRICTS.
1. That the list of zoning districts in Section 30.21,
Establishment of Zoning Districts, be amended to add the
following new zoning district, to be inserted after the
words 11R -2b Residential" and before the words 11R -3a
Residential ":
R -2c Residential
SECTION 3. AMENDING SECTION 30.25, DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
1. That
Section 30.25, District Regulations, be amended by
altering the District Regulations Chart as follows:
A.
Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -1
districts, delete "One- family dwelling" and add "One -
family detached dwelling ".
B.
Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -2
districts, delete "One- family dwelling" and add "One -
family detached or semi- detached dwelling ".
C.
Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -2
district, add the following:
118. R -2c only: One - family detached dwelling; zero -lot
line."
119. R -2c only: One - family attached dwelling."
D.
Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -3
districts, delete "One- or two - family dwelling" and add
"One - family detached, semi - detached or attached
dwelling or two - family dwelling."
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E. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -U
district, delete "One- or two - family dwelling" and add
"One- family detached, semi - detached or attached
dwelling or two - family dwelling."
F. Under Column 3, Permitted Accessory Uses, for the R -2
districts, add "3. R -2c only: Private garage for not
more than six (6) cars per building."
G. Under Column 6, Minimum Lot Size, Area in Square Feet,
change the following:
1. For the R -la zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One- family detached dwelling."
2. For the R -lb zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One- family detached dwelling."
3. For the R -2a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
4. For the R -2b zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
5. For the R -3a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
6. For the R -3a zone, add 112. One - family attached
dwelling, new const.: 6,000 for first 1 - 3 units
+ 750 for each add'1 unit plus 500 per room let
for profit."
7. For the R -3a zone, renumber existing item 112." to
113.11.
8. For the R -3a zone, add "4. One- family attached
dwelling, conversion: 7,000 for first 1 - 3 units
+ 750 for each add'1 unit plus 500 per room let
for profit."
9. For the R -3a zone, renumber existing items 113.11,
" 4 . " and " 5 . " to 115.111 " 6 . " and " 7 . " .
10. For the R -3b zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling."
11.
For the R -3b zone, add 112.
One - family attached
dwelling, new const.: 3,500
for first 1 - 3 units
+ 500 for each add'1 unit
plus 300 per room let
for profit."
12.
For the R -3b zone, renumber
existing item 112." to
113.11.
13.
For the R -3b zone, add "4.
One - family attached
dwelling, conversion: 4,000
for first 1 - 3 units
+ 500 for each add'1 unit
plus 300 per room let
for profit."
14.
For the R -3b zone, renumber existing items 113.11,
" 4 . " and " 5 . " to " 5 . " , 116.1'
a nd " 7 . " .
15.
For the R -U zone, delete "One- family dwelling" and
add "One- family detached dwelling ".
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16. For the R -U zone, delete "Two- family dwelling" and
add "One- family semi - detached or two - family
dwelling ".
17. For the R -U zone, add "3. One - family attached
dwelling: 16,500 for first 1 - 3 units plus 1,500
for each add'1 unit."
18. For the R -U zone, renumber existing items 113.11,
" 4 . " and " 5 . " to " 4 . " , " 5 . " and "6.".,
H. Under Column 6, Minimum Lot Size, Area in Square Feet
add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c" as follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 2500 for first
occupant, plus 500 for each additional occupant.
2. One - family detached dwelling, zero -lot line:
i 2,500 for first occupant plus 500 for each
additional occupant.
3. One - family semi - detached dwelling: 2000 for first
` occupant in each dwelling unit plus 400 for each
additional occupant in each dwelling unit.
4. One - family attached dwelling: 1500 for the first
occupant in each dwelling unit plus 300 for each
additional occupant in each dwelling unit plus 500
for each additional occupant in each dwelling unit
in excess of five (5) occupants.
5. Two- family dwelling: 2000 for first occupant in
each dwelling unit, plus 400 for each additional
occupant in each dwelling unit.
6. Other uses: 4000."
I. Under Column 7, Minimum Lot Size, Width in Feet at
Street Line, change the following:
1. For the R -la zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One- family detached dwelling ".
2. For the R -1b zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One- family detached dwelling ".
3. For the R -2a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
4. For the R -2b zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
5. For the R -3a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
6. For the R -3a zone, add 112. One - family attached
dwelling: 50."
7. For the R -3a zone, renumber existing items 112.11,
" 3 . " and " 4 . " to " 3 . " , " 4 . " and " 5 . " .
8. For the R -3b zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
9. For the R -3b zone, add 112. One - family attached
dwelling: 40."
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10. For the R -3b zone, renumber existing items 112.11,
" 3 . " and " 4 . " to " 3 . " , " 4 . " and " 5 . " .
11. For the R -U zone, delete "One- family dwelling" and
add "One- family detached dwelling ".
12. For the R -U zone, delete "Two- family dwelling" and
add "One- family semi - detached or two - family
dwelling ".
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13. For the R U zone, add 113. One family attached
dwelling: 125."
14. For the R -U zone, renumber existing items 113.11,
114.11 and "5." to 11 4 . 11 , 11 5 . 11 and 11 6" .
Under Column 7, Minimum Lot Size, Width in Feet at
Street Line, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c"
as follows:
".1.
One - family
detached
dwelling:
40.
2.
One - family
detached
dwelling,
zero -lot line:
35.
zero -lot line:
One - family
40.
3.
One - family
semi - detached
dwelling:
50.
4.
One - family
attached
dwelling:
50.
5.
Two - family
dwelling:
50.
6. Other Uses:
40."
Under Column 8, Maximum* Building Height, Number of
Stories, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
11311.
L. Under Column 9, Maximum Building Height, Height in
Feet, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
"35 ".
M. Under Column 10, Maximum Percent Lot Coverage By
Buildings, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c"
as follows:
"l.
One - family
detached dwelling:
35.
2.
One - family
detached dwelling,
zero -lot line:
35.
3.
One - family
semi - detached dwelling:
40.
4.
One - family
attached dwelling:
50.
5.
Two - family
dwelling:
40.
6. Other Uses:
35."
N. Under Column 11, Yard Dimensions, Front, Minimum
Required, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
"10".
O. Under Column 12, Yard Dimensions, Side, One Side at
Least, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c" as
follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 10.
2. One - family detached dwelling,
zero lot line: 15.
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3. One - family semi - detached
dwelling, unattached sides
only: 10.
4. One - family attached dwelling,
unattached sides only: 10.
5. Two - family dwelling: 10.
6. Other uses: 10:"
P. Under Column 13, Yard Dimensions, Side, Other Side at
Least, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c" as
follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 5.
2. One- family detached dwelling,
zero -lot line: 0.
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3. One - family detached dwelling,
-'� zero -lot line, on side abutting a
non- zero -lot line building or lot: 10.
4. One - family semi - detached dwelling,
attached sides: 0•
5. One - family attached dwelling,
attached sides: 0•
6. Two - family dwelling: 5•
7. Other uses: 5•"
Q. Under Column 14, Yard Dimensions, Rear, Percent of
Depth, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
11255".
R. Under Column 15, Yard Dimensions, Rear, Maximum
Required in Feet, add under a new subdistrict heading
"R -2c1l: 1150 ".
SECTION 4. AMENDING SECTION 30.26, STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL
CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL PERMITS.
1. That Section 30.26(B), Special Conditions, pertaining to
Group Care Residence, be amended by amending 113. Density
controls at individual facility level" as follows:
R -2b and R -2c
All other provisions in the chart contained in Section
30.26(B) shall remain the same.
2. That Section 30.26(C)(4)(iv) be amended as follows:
(iv) Specific standards applicable to a school and
related buildings in all Residential Districts
(R -1, R -1a, R -1b, R -2, R -2a, R -2b, R -2c, R -3,
R -3a, R -3b, R -U):
SECTION 5. 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.
Alderperson Booth explained that at the December meeting the
resolution was amended from 6 units to 4 units and then the whole
ordinance was tabled.
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Alderperson Booth explained that the general purpose of this
amendment to the zoning ordinance is to create a district in the
R -2 category in which essentially the size of lots is tied to
the number of people for whom a residential unit is designed. He
stated that the ordinance does many other specific things but
that is its major attribute.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That under "D ", "one- family attached dwelling ", the
maximum of four one - family dwelling units be changed back to six
one - family dwelling units.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Blanchard, Schroeder, Daley, Romanowski,
Cummings, Johnson
Nays (3) - Peterson, Hoffman, Booth
Carried
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Hoffman, Johnson, Romanowski, Blanchard,
Cummings, Schroeder, Daley
Nays (2) - Peterson, Booth
Carried
* 14.3 Parking Fines
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, illegal parking activities harms the well -being of the
residents of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has recently raised the basic fine
for overtime parking to $3.00, and
WHEREAS, fines for other parking violations should effectively
deter illegal parking and should be raised in light of the
increase in the basic fine for overtime parking, and
WHEREAS, under New York State Law the schedule of fines for many
parking violations is determined by the City Judge; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does
hereby express its support and approval for the City Judge to
raise fines for parking violations in accord with the following
schedule:
SEE SCHEDULE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 21
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January 3, 1990
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby express its further
support and approval for the City Judge to raise fines for
parking in a prohibited area above the level set forth in the
previous schedule to $10.00 for the first and second offenses and
$20.00 for third or more offenses, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby express its support
and approval for the City Judge to establish the fines for
parking outside meter lines as follows: $5.00 for first and
second offenses and $10.00 for third or more offenses.
Alderperson Booth gave an explanation of the resolution and
discussion followed with comments by Police Chief McEwen.
Alderperson Booth suggested the following amendment:
That on the headings of the schedule, the words within 12 months
0,J be added after the word offenses in each column of the headings.
Alderperson Booth also suggested the deletion of the last
Resolved.
rj Mayor Nichols declared the amendments accepted as there were no
i -I objections.
The resolution as amended will read as follows:
WHEREAS, illegal parking activities harms the well -being of the
residents of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has recently raised the basic fine
for overtime parking to $3.00, and
WHEREAS, fines for other parking violations should effectively
deter illegal parking and should be raised in light of the
increase in the basic fine for overtime parking, and
WHEREAS, under New York State Law the schedule of fines for many
parking violations is determined by the City Judge; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does
hereby express its support and approval for the City Judge to
raise fines for parking violations in accord with the following
schedule:
Type of Violation
Existing Fine
for 1st 6 2nd
Offenses
Existing Fine
3rd or more
Offenses
Recommended Fine
for 1st 6 2nd
Offenses
Recommended Fine
for 3rd or more
Offenses
Overtime Meter
as set by CC
$3.00
$3.00
as set by CC
S3.00
$6.00
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Overtime... Zone
as set by CC
$3.00
$3.00
as set by CC
$3.00
$6.00
Outside Meter Lines
None
None
$5.00
$10.00
Curb (12 inches)
$3 00
$3.00
$3.00
$6.00
School Zone
$3.00
$6.00
$3.00
$6.00
Prohibited Area
$3.00
$6.00
$5.00
510.00
Between Curb$Walk
$3.00
$6.00
$10.00
$20.00
Bus Stop/Taxi Stand
$3.00
$6.00
$15.00
530'.00
Fire Hydrant /2M
$3.00
$6.00
$15.00
$30.00
Crosswalk (20')
$3.00
$6.00
$5.00
$10.00
Sidewalk
$3.00
$6.00
$10.00
$20.00
Overtime, Night -
Odd /Even
$3.00
$6.00
$S.00
$10.00
Other Infractions
$3.00
$6.00
$5.00
$10.00
Driveway
$4.00
$8.00
S15.00
530.00
Private Property
$4.00
$8.00
$15.00
$30.00
Wrong Direction
$4.00
$8.00
SS .00
510.00
Truck Zone
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00
$20.00
Double Parking
$10.00
$20.00
$15.00
$30.00
Uninspected
$10.00
$20.00
$15.00
$30.00
Abandoned
$10.00
$20.00
$15.00
$30.00
Parking Ramp Over -
Night Without
Perinit
None
None
$10.00
$20.00
NOTE: Fines for Parking Violations
persons are set by New York
in spaces reserved for handicapped
State Law as follows:
1st Offense - $25.00, 2nd Offense-$S0.00, 3rd Offense - $100.00
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and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby express its further
support and approval for the City Judge to raise fines for
parking in a prohibited area above the level set forth in the
previous schedule to $10.00 for the 1st and 2nd offenses and
$20.00 for 3rd or more offenses.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried-Unanimously
Smoking Ordinance Amendments - Report
Alderperson Booth reported that the Charter and Ordinance
Committee had hoped to have amendments to that done by January 1,
1990. There is an existing smoking ordinance - there is a need
to bring it into a form that is parallel with the new State law
which went into effect on January 1. The committee now, has a
revised version of the smoking ordinance and it is being sent on
to the new Charter and Ordinance Committee with hopes that they
will hold a public meeting and proceed to adoption of amendments
to the existing smoking ordinance.
Amendments to Citv's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance-
Report
Alderperson Booth reported that there is now a complete draft of
amendments to the EQR, which is an effort to bring the City's
ordinance in compliance with State law and State regulations. He
urged that these amendments be adopted fairly quickly in the new
year.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Human Services Coalition Work Plan
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the following items comprise the areas of work
that the Human Services Coalition will perform for the City of
Ithaca in 1990:
1. Human Services Grant Allocations Review
2. Assistance on Opportunities for Youth Program
3. Staff Assistance on Tompkins County Focus
4. Continued Staff Assistance of Homeless Task Force and
Related City Homeless Issues
Carried Unanimously
GIAC /Drop -in Center - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that the GIAC /Drop -in Center report
recently came back to the committee. The Dispute Resolution
Center had one recommendation and the Budget and Administration
Committee had another. The Human Services Committee would like
to recommend to the next Human Services Committee and the next
Budget and Administration Committee that the focus should be on
the contract. There are two or three issues that the GIAC Board
has indicated that really need to be resolved before continuing
the discussion on the building renovations and discussion of day
care.
Homelessness - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that at the last meeting of the
Human Services Committee there was discussion of the grants that
were possibly available. The deadline for those grants was
extraordinarily close and we won't be applying for any of them.
The Friendship Center is applying for an emergency shelter grant
that had to be in by January 5.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
* 16.1 Termination of Hvdropower Development and Surrender of
FERC License / Ithaca Falls
Alderperson Hoffman stated he does not remember that at the
Planning and Development Committee meeting there was anything put
in the resolution about surrendering the license immediately.
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He said that if there is agreement on that then he does not think
the Council should even put on paper that we are considering
doing that, for strategic or tactical reasons.
Alderperson Cummings remarked that the resolution at the
committee was to immediately get out of the hydropower business.
She said that it was agreed that the committee would bring the
resolution to Council and Alderperson Hoffman had requested that
it go to the Hydropower Commission for their input.
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Alderperson Hoffman stated that the City has the license for
another year and nine months and he thinks, for purely tactical
reasons, there is no need to show our entire hand by surrendering
the license immediately.
Alderperson Cummings argued that the committee did not discuss
the modes for ceasing our commitment to hydropower.. The
rFd discussion was in terms of stopping the City's commitment to
hydropower, not about the specific technical steps that we would
(•�� take to cease that commitment. She concurred with Alderperson
..> Hoffman that the committee did not talk about the technicalities
` of license surrender.
Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby terminate pursuit of
city construction of a hydropower facility at the Ithaca Falls,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license
authorizing the city to construct such facility be surrendered
immediately.
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Further discussion followed on surrender of the Hydropower
license.
Alderperson Hoffman stated that he would like the title of the
resolution to read: Termination of HVdropower Development
Activities at Ithaca Falls. He also requested that the second
resolved be deleted from the agenda.
Mayor Nichols declared the amendments accepted. The resolution
will now read as follows:
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby terminate pursuit of
city construction of a hydropower facility at the Ithaca Falls.
Discussion followed regarding a referral motion.
Motion to Refer to the Hydropower Commission
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the matter of termination of hydropower
development activities at Ithaca Falls be referred to the
Hydropower Commission for recommendation and report back at the
February Common Council meeting.
Ayes (8) - Hoffman, Daley, Booth, Johnson, Romanowski,
Blanchard, Schroeder, Peterson
Nay (1) - Cummings
Carried
* 16.4 State Street Associates L.P. - Donation of Woodland
Preserve at Gun Hill Residence
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, Mark Finkelstein has offered to donate to the City of
Ithaca certain lands lying to the south and west of the
development known as Gun Hill Residences, and
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WHEREAS, there are certain stipulations which would be
incorporated into this transfer of ownership; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be directed to prepare all
necessary instruments for the execution of this transfer, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That these instruments shall be referred back to Common
Council for their final review and approval, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council expresses its sincere gratitude to
Mr. Finkelstein for this generous donation of open space to the
people of the City of Ithaca.
Alderperson Cummings stated that there are stipulations which
would be incorporated into the transfer agreement. There are
stipulations which the residents surrounding the woodland area
asked for which involved not using the land as a formal park so
as not to increase the amount of people traffic in the area.
Therefore, even though this land is being given to the City it is
not for the City to use for just any purpose. It is a) to be
preserved as existing woodland open space and b) to have a limit
on the public access to that open space.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the stipulations in
this agreement. Questions were answered by City Attorney Guttman.
Motion to Refer to the City Attorney
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the matter of the donation of a Woodland Preserve
at Gun Hill Residence be referred to the City Attorney for a
meeting with Mr. Finkelstein's attorney to address the issues of
concern and report back to Common Council.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.5 Planning and Development Work Program -1990
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Administrative Code requires that the
Department of Planning and Development submit for approval a work
program showing planned activities for each calendar year for
approval by Common Council, and
WHEREAS, the Department's proposed 1990 Work Program has been
reviewed by the Planning and Development Committee; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby approve the Department
of Planning and Development 1990 Work Program.
Alderperson Cummings remarked that the Planning and Development
Board has not had input into the work plan. She asked that it be
referred to the Committee and Board jointly.
Motion to Refer to the Planning and Development Board and the
Planning and Development Committee
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the Planning and Development Work Program for 1990
be referred to the Planning and Development Board and Committee
for joint consideration.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the motion to refer resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Community Development Block Grant Program - Report
Alderperson Cummings reported that the deadline for the Community
Development Block Grant application is April 1. She thinks there
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will need to be a special Council meeting to be able to meet this
deadline. Documentation will be forthcoming to Council members
with the complete schedule.
* 16.7 Opposition to County Baling Station at Ithaca Industrial
Park Site
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, Common Council has previously expressed its reservations
regarding the use of the Ithaca Industrial Park as a site for the
baling of trash, and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Representatives has re- opened the
possibility of using the Ithaca Industrial Park site as a trash
handling facility; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca hereby expresses to the County
its firm opposition to the use of the Ithaca Industrial Park site
as a location for trash handling and objects strenuously to the
inclusion of this site on the County's alternative site list.
Alderperson Cummings stated that the County, very recently,
=- adopted a second alternate site to look at; they refused to go
back and look at the Airport site and they refused to consider a
new site on East Shore Drive which has been put forward. The
only other alternate site in the entire county that they said
they would look at was back at the Ithaca Industrial Park.
Alderperson Cummings said that the Industrial Park site is the
permanent site for the City's community gardens so it would not
be that the City would only lose an industrial park site for
which we have community development money in and which we have
Appalachia Regional Commission funding for, it is also our only
remaining empty industrial park in our local job generating
program, plus the City would also lose the site for the gardens.
Alderperson Cummings stated that it is very important for the
City of Ithaca to go on record to say that we do not support that
site for a baling station.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Peterson suggested that the word reservations in the
first Whereas be changed to conditions. Mayor Nichols concurred
as no Council person objected.
Alderperson Peterson stated that if there has to be a City site,
she has always preferred this site over the Commercial Avenue
site. She is concerned about closing the door on this site and
forcing the Commercial Avenue site to become a reality.
Mayor Nichols, for clarification, stated that as of now the
County is not pursuing any other option. They adopted a motion a
month ago to spend $4, 000 to look into it but with the adoption
of their finding statement, they have now closed the door. Mayor
Nichols confirmed that the County has instituted procedures for
getting a permit for the Commercial Avenue site.
Alderperson Hoffman stated that he thinks it is inappropriate for
the Council to take this action at this moment. The fact is that
the options are not unlimited. The County is under pressure and
believes it is acting for County taxpayers in finding a local
solution, rather than having to ship all the trash far away at a
tremendous cost to all of us. He said there are some advantages
to this site - it is north of the main east -west traffic routes,
it is not as close to a potential new neighborhood that people
have talked about and it is right across the street from a
current recycling center.
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Alderperson Romanowski stated that he very reluctantly was a
proponent of this site when it first was proposed, mainly because
the baling station going anywhere except north of an imaginary
line that he had drawn, was to him utter foolishness and a real
waste of energy, of land and of business potential. Since then
he has found out about the other particular items that go along
with this such as toxic storage, recycling and so forth hat
would move over into that area, perhaps on the other side of the
road. Alderperson Romanowski stated that distresses him and so
even though he likes the idea of a smaller facility, and the
idea of splitting up what the responsibilities are going to be
for recycling, storage and construction waste, he is, however,
afraid that the County then will have designs on some of the
city -owned land which the City is talking about for other
facilities to be located.
Alderperson Blanchard stated that she is going to support this
resolution although she thinks the Commercial Avenue site is a
'done deal'. She does not think the County can be prevented from
pursuing the Commercial Avenue site at this point. However, she
does not think there is any harm in saying "We don't like this
site either ".
Alderperson Schroeder remarked that
of impact on the City, would be
Therefore, he stated, he will vote
not think the County is even serio
he questioned whether there was
discussing it further.
he thinks this site, in terms
worse than the other site.
for the resolution. He does
usly considering this site so
any sense in the Council
Alderperson Booth stated that first, as a procedural point, he
thinks that before Council says anything else on any other site,
it ought to ask some of the other bodies such as the Planning
Board and the Conservation Advisory Council for their input.
That was what caused a lot of the trouble on Commercial Avenue.
The City did not talk to all those people before anything was
said. For this reason, he will vote against this resolution
tonight.
Alderperson Booth further stated that obviously Community Gardens
is very important but in the scheme of things that this County is
going to be facing in the next decade, to honestly say that a
gardening use is more important is wrong. He further stated that
what he has heard for months is City representatives simply
saying "we don't want this thing in the City of Ithaca." He does
not think that is an acceptable position. We generate a vast
percentage of the garbage in this County and we have a
responsibility to try to deal with it.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley, Cummings, Johnson,
Schroeder
Nays (3) - Booth, Peterson, Hoffman
Carried
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
* 17.1 Amendment of Personnel Roster - Youth Bureau
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
amended as follows:
Delete: 2 Recreation Specialists - 17 hours /week
Add 1 Recreation Specialist - (full -time)
Carried Unanimously
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* 17.2 Amendment of Personnel Roster - Youth Bureau
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
amended as follows:
Delete: 2 Youth Workers (full -time) - Grade 18
1 Youth Worker (20 hours /week) - Grade 18
Add 1 Volunteer Coordinator (full -time) - Grade 18
1 Youth Development Program Leader
(full -time) - Grade 18
1 Administrative Assistant (20 hours /week)-
- Grade 18
Carried Unanimously
* 17.3 Amendment of Personnel Roster - Youth Bureau
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
temporarily amended from June 19, 1989 to May 24, 1990 as
follows:
Delete: 1 Youth Program Coordinator (full -time)
�- Add 1 Youth Program Coordinator (17 hours /week)
Carried Unanimously
* 17.4 CSEA Administrative Contract
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca
and the CSEA Administrative Unit for a new three -year contract
commencing January 1, 1990 and expiring on December 31, 1992, be
approved as recommended by the City's Negotiator, and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and
execute the contract on behalf of the City under its corporate
<` seal.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.5 1990 Compensation for Confidential Employees
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
RESOLVED, That for the period January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1992, all employees not covered by a formal
labor contract, excluding positions designated as
management, be granted salary increases and fringe
benefits in accordance with the provisions of the CSEA
Administrative Unit Contract.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.6 1990 Compensation for Mana,
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That management employ
labor contract be granted a 5.5%
the year 1990, effective with the
be it further
jerial Employees
Alderperson Peterson
ees not covered by a formal
increase across the board for
first pay period of 1990, and
RESOLVED, That Common Council reaffirms its policy of
comprehensive performance evaluations for all Department
Heads and recommends that the Mayor implement the
Department Head Performance Evaluation Procedure fully.
Carried Unanimously
*
17.7 Appointment of Activities Center Coordinator
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That Marcia Fort be provisionally appointed to the
position of Activities Center Coordinator at a 1990 annual
salary of $26,574, effective January 8, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
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* 17.8 Creation of City Buyer Position
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Finance
Department be amended as follows:
Delete: Senior Stenographer- Purchasing
(Grade 9 - 35 hours /week)
Add City Buyer (Grade 17 - 35 hours /week)
and be it further
RESOLVED, That Etta Gray be provisionally appointed to
the position of City Buyer at a 1990 annual salary of $21,332,
effective January 1, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.9 Assignment of Positions to Management Compensation-Plan
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the following positions be assigned to the 1989
Management Compensation Plan as indicated below:
Asst. Superintendent of Public Works $33,340 - $49,352
City Engineer 33,340- 49,352
Dep. Dir. Planning & Development 31,087- 46,017
Carried Unanimously
* 17.10 Approval of CSEA Pay Equity Adjustment
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That, as recommended by the Labor - Management Pay
Equity Committee, the salaries of the operators, Operator
Trainees, Assistant Chief Operators and Laboratory Director at
the Water Filtration and Wastewater Treatment Plants be increased
as follows:
$1200 for employees holding a Class II -A license
$2400 for employees holding a Class I -A license
and be it further
RESOLVED, That said salary increases be retroactive to the date
of the original Pay Equity requests, or the date the employee
received his /her license, whichever was more recent.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.11 Approval of Extension for Purchase of Fire Station No. 5
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the following amendments be made to the
purchase agreement of December 8, 1988 with Harvey
Ferdschneider and Anne Trovinger for the sale of Fire Station No.
5:
A. Paragraph II -A is amended to provide for a Two
Thousand Dollar ($2,000.00) deposit;
B. Paragraph III of the Purchase Offer is deleted in
its entirety;
C. Paragraph X is deleted in its entirety and there
is substituted therefor the following:
"At closing the Seller shall deliver to the Buyer a
Warranty Deed for the consideration stated hereinabove,
sufficient to convey good marketable title in fee
simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
except as stated herein. The closing shall take place
in Ithaca, New York, on or before January 5, 1990."
"As and for liquidated damages for Buyer's failure to
close pursuant to the Purchase Offer on or by September 1, 1989,
Buyer shall pay to Seller at closing a sum equal to Twenty -Three
and No /100 Dollars ($23.00) multiplied by the number of days
following September 1, 1989 that the closing actually occurs. In
addition, Buyer shall forfeit the $2,000.00 deposit paid pursuant
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to Paragraph II -A as amended in the event closing does not occur
on or by January 5, 1990."
D. Harvey Ferdschneider will be taking title to the
property in his name alone.
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the purchase offer as amended by this
(4woel resolution is in all other respects ratified and confirmed and
the Mayor or other proper City Officer is authorized and
directed to execute such documents as may be required in the
opinion of counsel to the City to give effect to this resolution.
Discussion followed on the floor.
City Attorney Guttman stated that assuming that this resolution
is passed, the closing is scheduled for January 5, 1990.
City Attorney Guttman further stated that it is his understanding
t
in reviewing the file that there was a fire that previously
occurred in the building and there are some minor damages
(l'S essentially involving 12 broken panes of glass.
Lam--- Atty. Nash had previously agreed with the Buyer's
Attorney that it is the City's responsibility for deterioration
to the building during the contact.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
* 17.12 Amendment of the 1989 Wastewater Treatment Plant
Equipment List
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the 1989 Authorized Equipment List for the
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant be amended to include a
set of hydraulic pullers for equipment maintenance purposes, at a
cost not to exceed $1900., within existing funding limits.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.13 Approval of Personnel Services Contract - Department of
Public Works
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized
to enter into an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services,
for the purpose of bringing the City into compliance with OSHA
Standards, at an amount not to exceed $4,000., and be it further
RESOLVED, That the $4,000. required to fund this program shall be
paid from 1989 Appropriations encumbered for such purpose.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.14 Amendment of Equipment
List - Police
Department
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded
by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the 1990 Authorized
Equipment
List for the Police
Department be amended as follows, with no
additional
funding
required:
Current
Proposed
Net
1990 List
1990 List
Change
A- 3120 -210 - Office Equipment
3 Electronic Typewriters
$1,851
$1,851
$ 0
1 Laserjet Computer Printer
$1,900
$ 0
$ -1,900
1 Facsimile Transceiver
$ 0
$1,500
$ +1,500
1 Video Cassette Recorder
$ 0
400
+400
....ACCOUNT TOTAL ...............
$3,751
$3,751
$ 0
A- 3120 -215 - Motor Vehicles
6 Police Cars $88,740 $87,200 $ -1,540
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4 Police Vehicles - Sedans
1 Police Vehicle - Station Wagon
2 Police Vehicles - Motorcycles
....ACCOUNT TOTAL ............. $88,740
A- 3120 -225 - Other Equipment
Radio Equipment
16 Hand Guns
16 Holsters /Ammo Holders
Closed Circuit TV Equipment
Diving Equipment
1 Uninterrupted Telephone
Power Supply (Funds Transferred
from A- 3120 -215 Account) $ 0
...ACCOUNT TOTAL ............. 37,183
January 3, 1990
$87,200 $ -1,540
$29,553
$29,553
$ 0
$ 4,000
$ 4,000
$ 0
$ 1,600
$ 1,600
$ 0
$ 1,300
$ 1,300
$ 0
$ 730
$ 730
$ 0
1,540 � +1 540
$38,723 $+1,540
Net Additional Funding Required
-$ 0
Carried Unanimously
* 17.15 Transfer of 1989 Highway Funds to 1990 Capital Proiect.
Department of Public Works
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That Capital Project #228 be and is hereby
established, for the purpose of widening a portion of Meadow
Street (in front of MaGuire Ford Inc.), and be it further
RESOLVED, That $75,000 which has been encumbered by the
Department of Public Works in Account 5111 -487, Machine 'Paving,
be transferred to said Capital Project #228.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
* 17.16 Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Agrement with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing
Services, Inc., for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31,
1990, in an amount not to exceed $80,000, for providing housing
assistance for low to moderate income residents of the City.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.17 Tompkins County S.P.C.A. Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins County
S.P.C.A. for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1990, in
an amount not to exceed $35,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County S.P.C.A. be, and it is, hereby
designated the Animal Control Agency for the City of Ithaca for
the year 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.18 Finger Lakes Association Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Finger Lakes
Association, Inc., for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31,
1990, in an amount not to exceed $1,207, for rendering
Promotional Publicity Services.
Ayes - Booth, Peterson, Johnson, Romanowski, Schroeder,
Cummings
Nays - Daley, Blanchard, Hoffman
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* 17.19 Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Tompkins County Area
Development Corp., for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31,
1990, in an amount not to exceed $7,800., to be used toward the
costs and expenses of the Authority in encouraging and affecting
the location and expansion of industrial research and
manufacturing facilities, the creation of new and ,improved job
opportunities, the reduction of unemployment and the betterment
of individual and community prosperity within the City of Ithaca
and the County of Tompkins.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.20 Ithaca Rape Crisis Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Ithaca Rape Crisis, for the
period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not
to exceed $3,100., for providing assistance to City residents in
distress.
Carried Unanimously
17.21 Literacy Volunteers Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Literacy Volunteers of
Tompkins County, Inc., for the period January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1990 in an amount not to exceed $3,675, for the
provision of skill development services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.22 Offender and Restoration Services Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Offender Aid and
Restoration Services, for the period January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $3,300 for providing
services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.23 Southside Community Center Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Southside Community
Center, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990
in an amount not to exceed $6,501., for the providing of services
to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.24 The Learninq Web Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with The Learning Web, for the
period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not
to exceed $6,363., for providing assistance to City residents for
CORE Structure and CORE Apprenticeship programs.
Carried Unanimously
*
17.25 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Suicide
Prevention and Crisis Service, for the period January 1, 1990
through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $4,500., for
providing assistance to City residents in distress.
Carried Unanimously
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* 17.26 DeWitt Historical Society Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with DeWitt Historical Society,
for the period January 1, 1990 through December 311 1990 at an
amount not to exceed $5,000., for providing services to City
residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.27 Human Services Coalition Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Human Services
Coalition of Tompkins County, for the period of January 1, 1990
to December 31, 1990, at an amount not to exceed $8,870., for the
furnishing of Human Services Planning and Coordination.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.28 Task Force for Battered Women Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Task Force for Battered
Women, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990
at an amount not to exceed $7,374 for providing assistance to
City residents in distress.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.29 Tompkins- Cortland Labor Coalition Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins- Cortland Labor
Coalition, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1990 at an amount not to exceed $15,000 for the provision. of
services to the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.30 Neighborhood Legal Services Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Legal
Services, for the period of January 1, 1990 through December 311
1990 at an amount not to exceed $3,362 for the provision of
services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.31 HOMES - Green Street Project Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with HOMES - Green Street
Project, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990
for an amount not to exceed $3,801.1 for the provision of
services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.32 Aids Work Program
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with AIDS Work, for the period
January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to
exceed $4,034, for the provision of the following:
AIDS Work - Education $1,498
AIDS Work - Family Support 752
AIDS Works - Client Support 1,784
Carried Unanimously
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* 17.33 Community Dispute Resolution Center Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Community Dispute
Resolution Center, for the period of January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $6,180 for assisting
city residents in resolving interpersonal disputes.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.34 Day Care and Child Development Council Agreement
(44�1 By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Day Care and Child
Development Council of Tompkins County, for the period January 1,
1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $9,800
for providing assistance to City residents for counseling
services.
Carried Unanimously
Od
* 17.35 Emergency Community Shelter Program of the Tompkins
County Chapter of the American Red Cross Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Emergency Community
Shelter Program of the Tompkins County Chapter of the American
Red Cross, for the period of January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1990 for an amount not to exceed $4,000 for the provision of
food, clothing and temporary shelter in time of emergency for
City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.36 Displaced Homemakers Center of Tompkins County Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Displaced Homemakers
Center of Tompkins County, for the period of January 1, 1990
through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $7,650 for
the provision of services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.37 Drop -in Children's Center Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Drop -in Children's
Center, for the period of January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1990 at an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the provision of child
care services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.38 Amending Youth Bureau Program Budget
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Youth Bureau 1990 Roster be amended by the
addition of one full time Youth Worker position for the period of
a State Education Department Grant, to expand the Access to
College Education Program, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the authorized 1990 Equipment List for the Youth
Bureau be amended to include 1- fifteen passenger van at a cost
we not to exceed $18,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the 1990 Budget be amended by increasing
appropriations by $33,467.00., the amount of the State Education
Department Grant, and conversely increasing revenues by the same
$33,467,00., and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Grant can only be accepted and that the
related Budget Amendments can only be made, provided that overall
impact on the 1990 Budget including fringe benefits is budget
neutral.
Carried Unanimously
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* 17.39 City of Ithaca 1988 Audit Report
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Audit Report prepared by the accounting
firm of Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Shaufler, Mickelson C.P.A.'s , be
accepted to comply with all of the City's applicable federal
single audit and related audit requirements.
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS:
* 21.1 Budget for Staff Attorney
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the $32,000 budget -for Staff Attorney for 1990
shall be transferred to contracts with John Kelleher for 20 hours
of Staff Attorney services per week ($18,286) and Patricia
Kennedy for 15 hours of Staff Attorney services per week
($13,714).
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the filling *of the
Staff Attorney position with two people instead of one person.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That there be a further Resolved to read as follows:
"RESOLVED, That the City Attorney is directed by Common Council
to explore the possibility of eventually hiring a full -time Staff
Attorney, and the City Attorney be directed to report to Common
Council by June 1, 1990 regarding specific procedures that could
be utilized to recruit such a person."
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Standing Committees of Common Council and Liaison Appointments
Mayor Nichols handed out copies of the appointments that he has
made as to the Standing Committees of Common Council and Liaison
Appointments. The appointments are as follows:
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Budget and Administration
Booth, Chair
Peterson, Vice Chair
Cummings
Hoffman
Romanowski
Charter and Ordinance
Peterson, Chair
Romanowski, Vice Chair
Hoffman
Johnson
Schroeder
Intergovernmental Relations
Nichols, Chair
Booth
Hoffman
Johnson
Peterson
Human Services
Johnson, Chair
Cummings, Vice Chair
Blanchard
Daley
Peterson
Planning & Development
Hoffman, Chair
Booth, Vice Chair
Blanchard
Daley
Schroeder
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Council Liaison Appointments
Board of Public Works
Human Services Coalition
Energy Commission
Recycling Task Force
Youth Bureau Advisory Board
Circle Greenway
Conservation Advisory Board
Landmarks Preservation Commission
GIAC
E.O.C.
Commons Advisory Board
Fire Appeals Board
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Fire Commissioners
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1(; T.C.A.D. Board
Planning and Development Board
Adi ournment
Blanchard
Johnson
Romanowski
Blanchard
Peterson
Booth
Peterson
Johnson
Booth
Hoffman
Cummings
Cummings
Romanowski
Hoffman
Daley
Schroeder
Daley
Schroeder
/,,On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. i
Callista F. Paolangelii' Benjamin Nichols
City Clerk Mayor
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MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Public Works
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Richard Berg, 806 North Tioga Street, for a 3 -year
term, to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Richard
Berg to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term; expiring on
December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Public Works
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Patricia Connor, 422 East Buffalo Street, for a 3-
year term, to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Patricia
Connor to the Board of Public Works for a 3 -year term, expiring
on December 31, 1992.
Ayes (8) - Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Romanowski, Daley,
Peterson, Hoffman, Schroeder
Nay (1) - Blanchard
Carried
Board of Public Works
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the re-
appointment of Michael Sprague, 6 Cliff Park Circle for a 2 -year
term, to expire December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of
Michael Sprague to the Board of Public Works for a 2 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Berg and Ms. Connor took the oath of office and were sworn
in by City Clerk Paolangeli.
Community Police Board
Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Council for the
appointment of Kirby Edmonds, 411 Esty Street to the Community
Police Board, for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Kirby
Edmonds to the Community Police Board for a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Community Police Board
Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Sarah Shenk, 816 South
Meadow Street to the Community Police Board, for a 3 -year term to
expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Sarah
Shenk to the Community Police Board for a 3 -year term, expiring
December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. January 3, 1990
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Alderpersons (9) - Booth, Johnson, Hoffman, Peterson, Daley,
Blanchard, Romanowski, Schroeder
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Guttman
City Controller - Cafferillo
City Clerk - Paolangeli
Building Commissioner - Datz
Deputy Director, Planning and Development - Mazzarella
Police Chief - McEwen
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Personnel Administrator - Walker
Associate Personnel Administrator - Patz
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Acting Superintendent of Public Works -
Director of Youth Bureau - Sam Cohen
place of)
Fabbroni
(Alan Green attended in
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
Approval of the Minutes of the November 1, 1989 Common Council
Meeting
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the November 1, 1989 Common Council
meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of the Minutes of the December 6, 1989 Common Council
Meeting
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 6, 1989 Common Council
meeting be approved as published with the following correction:
Page 15 - Final Resolved of agenda item 16.2 "Designation of
Hogs' Hole" resolution should read subdivision 1 of the
Environmental Law, etc...
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Fourth Ward Alderperson Vacancy
Mayor Nichols explained that this matter will be brought back to
the Council at this meeting under Old Business.
Planning and Development Committee
Alderperson Hoffman requested that there be a discussion of Item
16.1, State Street Associates, L.P. - Donation of Woodland
Preserve at Gun Hill Residence before the vote. He believes
there are some discrepancies in the resolution as to what was
passed in committee.
No Council person objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Booth requested the addition of Item 17,40, which is
a brief report from the City Controller.
No Council member objected.
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January 3, 1990
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of George
Hagood to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of Chris M. Abbuhl, 112 West Marshall Street to the Affirmative
Action Committee for a 1 -year term to expire December 31, 1990.
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Chris M.
Abbuhl to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 1 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Abbuhl took the oath of office and was sworn in by City Clerk
Paolangeli.
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of Brenda Kuhn, 330 Elm Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 1 -year term to expire December 31,1990.
Resolution
By Alderperson Blanchard: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Brenda
Kuhn to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 1 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of James Miller, Building Systems Supervisor, City of Ithaca
Department of Public Works, 245 Pier Road to the Affirmative
Action Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of James
Miller to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Joan Russell, Police Officer, Ithaca Police
Department, 120 East Clinton Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Joan
Russell to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously Ij
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested the approval of Council for the re-
appointment of John "Beau" Saul, Police Officer, Ithaca Police
Department, 120 East Clinton Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
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January 3, 1990
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Janis Cochran, 416 South Aurora Street to the
Board of Zoning Appeals for a 2 -year term to expire December 31,
1991.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of David Holmberg, 408 East Seneca Street to the Board of Zoning
Appeals for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Alderperson Peterson stated that the lack of representative from
the Fifth Ward has been discussed at the BZA meetings. She asked
that this appointment be tabled until such time that this can be
discussed further.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the appointment of David Holmberg to the Board of
Zoning Appeals be tabled.
Ayes (8) - Peterson, Daley, Hoffman, Cummings, Blanchard,
Johnson, Schroeder, Romanowski
Nay (1) - Booth
Carried
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the re-
appointment of Herman Sieverding, 114 Monroe Street to the Board
of Zoning Appeals, with a 3 -year term to expire December 31,
1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Blanchard: Seconded
RESOLVED, That this Council approves
Sieverding to the Board of Zoning
expiring December 31, 1992.
Examinina Board of Electricians
by Alderperson Romanowski
the re- appointment of Herman
Appeals for a 3 -year term,
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Jack E. Brooks, 800 North Aurora Street to the
Examining Board of Electricians for a 3 -year term to expire
December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Jack E.
Brooks to the Examining Board of Electricians, with a 3 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1992.
Ayes (7) - Booth, Johnson, Romanowski, Daley, Blanchard,
Hoffman, Schroeder
Nays (2) - Peterson, Cummings
Carried
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of George Hagood, 501 West Green Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth:
Seconded by Alderperson
Cummings
RESOLVED, That this
Council approves the
re- appointment of
Janis Cochran to the
Board of Zoning Appeals
for a'2 -year term,
awe
expiring December 31,
1991.
Carried Unanimously
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of David Holmberg, 408 East Seneca Street to the Board of Zoning
Appeals for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
Alderperson Peterson stated that the lack of representative from
the Fifth Ward has been discussed at the BZA meetings. She asked
that this appointment be tabled until such time that this can be
discussed further.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the appointment of David Holmberg to the Board of
Zoning Appeals be tabled.
Ayes (8) - Peterson, Daley, Hoffman, Cummings, Blanchard,
Johnson, Schroeder, Romanowski
Nay (1) - Booth
Carried
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the re-
appointment of Herman Sieverding, 114 Monroe Street to the Board
of Zoning Appeals, with a 3 -year term to expire December 31,
1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Blanchard: Seconded
RESOLVED, That this Council approves
Sieverding to the Board of Zoning
expiring December 31, 1992.
Examinina Board of Electricians
by Alderperson Romanowski
the re- appointment of Herman
Appeals for a 3 -year term,
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Nichols requested approval of the Council for the
appointment of Jack E. Brooks, 800 North Aurora Street to the
Examining Board of Electricians for a 3 -year term to expire
December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Jack E.
Brooks to the Examining Board of Electricians, with a 3 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1992.
Ayes (7) - Booth, Johnson, Romanowski, Daley, Blanchard,
Hoffman, Schroeder
Nays (2) - Peterson, Cummings
Carried
Affirmative Action Committee
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the appointment
of George Hagood, 501 West Green Street to the Affirmative Action
Committee for a 3 -year term to expire December 31, 1992.
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Mr. Broberg, Ms. Hotchkiss and Mr. Waldron took the oath of
office and were sworn in by City Clerk Paolangeli.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Fourth Ward Alderperson Vacancy on Council
The following persons spoke in favor of Neil Golder to fill the
4th Ward vacancy on Common Council:
Therese Goddard
Carl Feuer
Mary Jo Dudley
Lori Peters
Bea MacLeod
Theresa Alt
Francis Adams
Judith Van Allen
Jeanne Fadula
Guy Gerard
Patricia Connor
Wayles Browne
319
310
312
412
957
206
102
713
615
140
422
206
Eddy Street
First Street
First Street
East Yates Street
East State Street
Eddy Street
Highland Place
North Cayuga Street
North Aurora Street
College Avenue
East Buffalo Street
Eddy Street
Citizens to Save Our Parks
Doria Higgins, representing Citizens to Save Our Parks, stated
that her group would like to suggest a change in the wording of
Agenda Item 16.2, Interim Parks Task Force. She stated that this
resolution as it now stands was voted approval by Common Council
in April of 1988. At that time, as now, it was a corruption of
an earlier resolution which Common Council had voted on in
February of 1988. This wording represents a very real change of
the February 1988 resolution passed by the Council which said
that certain goals only should be adopted and that the guidelines
in the Trowbridge manual should serve as a resource for
implementation of those goals. The resolution tonight, as it now
stands, essentially implies that the activities and proposals
described in the Trowbridge manual should be implemented and this
was not the intent of the February 1988 resolution which was
passed by Council and endorsed by the SPAG sub - committee, which
had very carefully studied this issue.
The Citizens to Save Our Parks group would like the Council to
consider changing the wording in the second resolved under #1 as
follows:
Delete the words "in planning for future activities" and read
instead "to evaluate the appropriateness of implementing other
proposals described in goals and guidelines."
Establishment of Negotiating Committee for Sale /Lease of City -
Owned Land to Sciencenter and Senior Citizens' Center
Bruce Thompson, 371 Snyder Hill Road, member of the Board of
Directors of the Sciencenter, thanked the members of the Planning
and Development Committee and the Northside Lands Committee for
considering their request for this land in a timely manner and
bringing this resolution before Council.
Mr. Thompson wished to point out that the Sciencenter's use of
the site is compatible with any proposed use that he has heard of
for the adjacent lands, be it commercial, housing or park land.
He said that they proposed to build a distinctive building which
he feels will be both attractive and provide a buffer for the
traffic on Route 13 and thus will be a catalyst toward further
development of the area. He urged the Council to pass the
resolution on tonight's agenda.
Northside Land Use
Mr. Richard Hoare, 216 Lake Avenue, representing the Northside
Civic Association, stated to Council that for years the Northside
Cascadilla Creek Association has been asking the City for a fair
distribution of park land. The City built dense housing in this
area, now the Northside / Cascadilla neighborhood want a park where
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Resolution
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of John
"Beau" Saul to the Affirmative Action Committee, with a 3 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Eric Broberg, 423 East Lincoln Street to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Eric
Broberg to the Conservation Advisory Council, with a 2 -yearr term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Cathy Emilian, 218 South Albany Street to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Cathy
Emilian to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderpe
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the
Barbara Hotchkiss to the Conservation Advisory
year term, expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
rson Hoffman
re- appointment of
Council for a 2-
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Jill Tripp, 216 Dey Street to the Conservation
Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Jill
Tripp to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
(two," Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of J. Keith Waldron, 896 Cayuga Heights Road to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of J.
Keith Waldron to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
Carried Unanimously
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Conservation
Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approved of
Council for the re-
appointment
of Barbara Hotchkiss, 515
Chestnut Street to the
Conservation
Advisory Council for a
2 -year term to expire
December 31,
1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderpe
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the
Barbara Hotchkiss to the Conservation Advisory
year term, expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
rson Hoffman
re- appointment of
Council for a 2-
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of Jill Tripp, 216 Dey Street to the Conservation
Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of Jill
Tripp to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term,
expiring December 31, 1991.
(two," Carried Unanimously
Conservation Advisory Council
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Council for the re-
appointment of J. Keith Waldron, 896 Cayuga Heights Road to the
Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year term to expire
December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the re- appointment of J.
Keith Waldron to the Conservation Advisory Council for a 2 -year
term, expiring December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
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Alderperson Booth spoke for the record as follows: "I believe
strongly that what the City needs is to fill this seat. I have
supported Mr. Killeen on all three of the previous ballots. I
believe that Mr. Killeen's experience would be very useful to
Common Council in the future.
As I have said before, those votes were not a vote against Mr.
Golder. Both of these candidates are decent people, they are
capable people and they could well serve this years term on
Common Council.
While I have voted for Mr. Killeen I am willing to vote for Mr.
Golder in order to compromise and to fill the seat, which I
think we should do. In listening over the last two days I do not
see any movement among the other eight Council members. I see
a lot of stubbornness and I think we are going to go down the
route of not serving the City well by having a period of time in
which we are going to have the potential of a number of 5 to 4
votes which cannot then be resolved and have a majority decision
by the City Council. I do not think that is in the interest of
the people of the City.
I still support Mr. Killeen as a candidate and if there were
another person to support him, I would gladly vote to put him on
Council. On this ballot, to demonstrate that I am willing to
compromise, I am going to vote for Mr. Golder. I am not doing it
because voting Sean Killeen into office would be outrageous or a
violation of ethics or a violation of the democratic process.
This has been an open discussion. This is going to be an open
vote, this isn't a behind the scenes, back room kind of decision.
I think the Council does need to compromise. My personal
preference would be Sean Killeen. However, I am willing to vote
for Mr. Golder and will demonstrate that in this vote."
The voting was as follows:
In support of Neil Golder:
Johnson, Booth, Schroeder, Hoffman, Peterson
In support of Sean Killeen:
Blanchard, Romanowski, Daley, Cummings
Mayor Nichols stated neither candidate having received a
sufficient majority the motion to fill the vacancy fails.
_Resolution for Special Election
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists for the position of Alderperson to
represent the citizens of the 4th ward of the City of Ithaca
because of the resignation of Alderperson Benjamin Nichols who
was elected as Mayor of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, a majority of the members of the Common Council, after
numerous votes at two successive meetings has been unable to
agree on an individual to appoint to that seat; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor is directed to send a letter to the
Governor requesting that the Governor proclaim a Special
Election, pursuant to Section 42 of the Public Officers Law, so
that the voters of the 4th ward of the City of Ithaca may select
an Alderperson to serve out the remaining term.
Carried Unanimously
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January 3, 1990
children can gather and play. The neighbors must be negotiating
partners with the City to form a viable, effective negotiating
team.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
(J.! Special Election
t!? City Attorney Guttman stated that he has spoken with the Attorney
General's office in Albany regarding this matter and has been
assured that there is a proper procedure for filling the vacancy
if the Council is deadlocked. It is up to the Governor to decide
lil whether to issue such a special proclamation - it is his right,
not his obligation to do so. Atty. Guttman stated that if such a
proclamation is issued, an election would be held within thirty
to forty days after the special proclamation.
City Attorney Guttman explained that in regard to the cost of a
special election, the County Board of Elections would pay the
cost and then bill the City. Atty. Guttman further explained
that in terms of the length of time the person elected at that
special election would serve, it would be for remainder of the
term, which is through 1991.
Baling Station
Alderperson Hoffman stated that Council has appropriated money
for the effort of questioning the County's right to build a
Baling Station on Commercial Avenue. He asked City Attorney
Guttman if there has been any activity on that.
City Attorney Guttman stated that he knows Council hired a
special consultant on that matter. He has been unable to contact
the consultant but he understands that the matter is under review
at this time.
RESOLUTION FOR FOURTH WARD VACANCY:
Nominations
Mayor Nichols entertained nominations for the filling of the seat
for the fourth ward alderperson. Mayor Nichols advised Council
that the City Attorney has ruled that a second is not required
for the nominations.
Alderperson Schroeder nominated Neil Golder.
Alderperson Blanchard nominated Sean Killeen.
Mayor Nichols declared that the nominations are closed and
discussion is in order before the vote.
Alderpersons Cummings and Romanowski spoke on behalf of Sean
Killeen.
Alderpersons Schroeder, Hoffman and Johnson spoke on behalf of
Neil Golder.
Senior Citizens' Council
Valorie Rockney, 304
Linn Street, thanked
the Planning and
Development Committee and the Northside Land
Use Committee and
thanked the Council for
and moral support for
their encouragement,
the proposed new site
their good advice,
of the Senior
Citizens' Council.
Fourth Ward Alderperson
Vacancy
Anna Steinkraus, member
of the Ithaca Farmers' Market spoke in
favor of Sean Killeen
for the position of
Alderperson to the
Fourth Ward.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
(J.! Special Election
t!? City Attorney Guttman stated that he has spoken with the Attorney
General's office in Albany regarding this matter and has been
assured that there is a proper procedure for filling the vacancy
if the Council is deadlocked. It is up to the Governor to decide
lil whether to issue such a special proclamation - it is his right,
not his obligation to do so. Atty. Guttman stated that if such a
proclamation is issued, an election would be held within thirty
to forty days after the special proclamation.
City Attorney Guttman explained that in regard to the cost of a
special election, the County Board of Elections would pay the
cost and then bill the City. Atty. Guttman further explained
that in terms of the length of time the person elected at that
special election would serve, it would be for remainder of the
term, which is through 1991.
Baling Station
Alderperson Hoffman stated that Council has appropriated money
for the effort of questioning the County's right to build a
Baling Station on Commercial Avenue. He asked City Attorney
Guttman if there has been any activity on that.
City Attorney Guttman stated that he knows Council hired a
special consultant on that matter. He has been unable to contact
the consultant but he understands that the matter is under review
at this time.
RESOLUTION FOR FOURTH WARD VACANCY:
Nominations
Mayor Nichols entertained nominations for the filling of the seat
for the fourth ward alderperson. Mayor Nichols advised Council
that the City Attorney has ruled that a second is not required
for the nominations.
Alderperson Schroeder nominated Neil Golder.
Alderperson Blanchard nominated Sean Killeen.
Mayor Nichols declared that the nominations are closed and
discussion is in order before the vote.
Alderpersons Cummings and Romanowski spoke on behalf of Sean
Killeen.
Alderpersons Schroeder, Hoffman and Johnson spoke on behalf of
Neil Golder.
10 January 3, 1990
get anything going. Therefore, they requested of the Department
of Public Works a phased in process and the costs for those
phasings. This particular area that is being talked about is
the area that is bounded by First and Franklin Streets and is not
being used by the Department. He said there may be some slight
storage in one of the buildings but it essentially is a fairly
expense free move to start with what the committee is calling
Phase 1.
Alderperson Daley further stated that since the Senior Center,
the Sciencenter and the neighborhood that is involved all feel
that they would like to proceed with their particular projects as
quickly as possible and whereas the committee has felt that all
three of those would be appropriate uses for part of the site,
they have decided that they would try to accommodate the three of
them in Phase 1. However, as has been pointed out, we may have
nothing to negotiate if either the Senior Center or the
Sciencenter is not financially able to come to an agreement with
the City. That is the reason for the resolution that is before
the Council - to find out whether there is sense in continuing
the discussions with either or both of those groups as part of
the overall design of that area.
Alderperson. Booth stated that it is his opinion that this
resolution is far too premature and he explained his reasoning.
He urged Council not to adopt it tonight. Alderperson Booth
stated that he was told today that the matter has not been
approved by the Board of Public Works. He asked Board of Public
Works Commissioner Reeves to address the Council regarding the
issue.
Commissioner Reeves stated that the matter of the value of the
land on the Northside has not gone before the Board of Public
Works.
Alderperson Cummings remarked that the Board has, however,
endorsed the concept of consolidation. Commissioner Reeves
concurred.
Commissioner Reeves stated that the discussion that took place at
the last Northside Land Use Committee meeting has not been
discussed at the Board level so the proposals (phases) that were
made at that meeting have not yet had approval by the Board.
Acting Supt. Fabbroni spoke to the Council and stated that he
feels that there needs to be more internal discussion before this
project can go forward.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Daley stated that he would like the last Whereas to
read as follows: WHEREAS, it thus appears that the Sciencenter
and the Senior Citizens' Center and neighborhood desires for a
ap rk could all be accommodated on the site...... etc."
Since there was no objection to the amendment it was added.
Alderperson Peterson stated that she would like the title of the
resolution (16.3) to read "Establishment of Disposition Committee
for Possible Sale /Lease of City -owned Land to Sciencenter and
Senior Citizens' Council.
There was no objection to that change and Mayor Nichols stated
the title is therefore changed.
Alderperson Peterson suggested the following amendment in the
first Resolved: "that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed
to appoint a disposition committee to work with the Sciencenter
and Senior Citizens' Council to examine, research and make
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
* 16.3 Northside City Lands Committee - Establishment &f
Neaotiatina Committee for Sale /Lease of City -owned Land to
Sciencenter and Senior Citizens, Center
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
WHEREAS, the Common Council has previously established a
committee to investigate possible reuse of city -owned lands, and
WHEREAS, it thus appears that both the Sciencenter and the Senior
Citizens Center could be accommodated on the site surrounded by
Route 13, Lake Street, Franklin Street, and First Street at
relatively little expense to the city; now, therefore, be it
r' RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
appoint a disposition committee to work with the Sciencenter and
Senior Citizens Center on possible disposition of these lands
either through lease or sale to the above mentioned bodies, and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That this Committee shall consist of two members of
Common Council, one member of the Board of Public Works, one
member of the Planning and Development Board, and shall be given
staff services by the Director of Planning and Development, the
Superintendent of Public Works, and the City Controller, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee be
requested to study the cost of removal of Department of Public
Works functions from the remainder of the site under
consideration. More specifically, functions which either are now
or will be located on the block surrounded by Third Street, Adams
Street, First Street, and Route 13.
Alderperson Cummings, for clarification, stated that this
resolution is to establish an ad -hoc committee which would begin
talking with interested parties who have expressed their desire
to locate their community facilities in that area and to discuss
the financial package which could be put together. She said
there is already in place an ad -hoc committee which the
neighborhood participates in, working on issues of siting,
compatible uses, developing a long range use for that area.
Alderperson Cummings stated this is critical and she urged
Council to pass this resolution and establish this committee
right away.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the entire Northside
site.
Alderperson Cummings stated that there is still an on -going study
of the entire area and that has been broken down into phases.
This is a phase 1 area. It is an area which will cost the City
nothing in terms of re- location costs for the Department of
Public Works.
Alderperson Daley stated that the costs of developing the entire
site, and moving the entire Department of Public Works operations
as has been proposed is in the neighborhood of $2 -$3 million. He
said the committee felt that might be an insurmountable amount to
WHEREAS, this
Committee has taken as its first task the matter of
future land use
and disposition of lands in the
vicinity of the
former sewage
treatment plant located near Franklin Street, and
WHEREAS, the
city has retained a consultant
to advise the
Committee in
that investigation, and
WHEREAS, the
consultant has made certain reports
to the Committee
regarding future land use and disposition of
these city -owned
lands, and
WHEREAS, it thus appears that both the Sciencenter and the Senior
Citizens Center could be accommodated on the site surrounded by
Route 13, Lake Street, Franklin Street, and First Street at
relatively little expense to the city; now, therefore, be it
r' RESOLVED, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
appoint a disposition committee to work with the Sciencenter and
Senior Citizens Center on possible disposition of these lands
either through lease or sale to the above mentioned bodies, and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That this Committee shall consist of two members of
Common Council, one member of the Board of Public Works, one
member of the Planning and Development Board, and shall be given
staff services by the Director of Planning and Development, the
Superintendent of Public Works, and the City Controller, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee be
requested to study the cost of removal of Department of Public
Works functions from the remainder of the site under
consideration. More specifically, functions which either are now
or will be located on the block surrounded by Third Street, Adams
Street, First Street, and Route 13.
Alderperson Cummings, for clarification, stated that this
resolution is to establish an ad -hoc committee which would begin
talking with interested parties who have expressed their desire
to locate their community facilities in that area and to discuss
the financial package which could be put together. She said
there is already in place an ad -hoc committee which the
neighborhood participates in, working on issues of siting,
compatible uses, developing a long range use for that area.
Alderperson Cummings stated this is critical and she urged
Council to pass this resolution and establish this committee
right away.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the entire Northside
site.
Alderperson Cummings stated that there is still an on -going study
of the entire area and that has been broken down into phases.
This is a phase 1 area. It is an area which will cost the City
nothing in terms of re- location costs for the Department of
Public Works.
Alderperson Daley stated that the costs of developing the entire
site, and moving the entire Department of Public Works operations
as has been proposed is in the neighborhood of $2 -$3 million. He
said the committee felt that might be an insurmountable amount to
12 January 3, 1990
2) To make recommendations to the Board of Public Works and the
Planning and Development Committee of Common Council by October
1, 1990 on a permanent Parks Commission for the City of Ithaca- -
the recommendations to include membership, terms of office,
relationship to existing Boards and departments, powers, tasks,
appointment procedures, and any other areas as they see fit.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Hoffman suggested that in the second resolved, Item
#1 read as follows: 1) "To advise the Department of Public
Works_ a) in carrying out items specified on pages 17 and 18 of
the Stewart Park Preservation Goals and Guidelines, b in
evaluating the appropriateness of implementing other proposals
described in the Stewart Park Preservation Goals and Guidelines
as such proposals conform to the goals for Stewart Park adopted
by Common Council on February 3, 1988, and c) in considering any
other appropriate areas related to the function of City parks.
Alderperson Cummings suggested that in the second resolved, Item
#2 read as follows: 2) To make recommendations to the Board of
Public Works and the Planning and Development Committee of
Common Council by October 1, 1990 on a permanent Parks Commission
for the City of Ithaca -- the recommendations to include parks and
other green spaces for which they shall assume responsibility,
membership, terms of office, relationship to existing Boards and
departments, ...etc.
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Since there was no objection to the change in the language,
Mayor Nichols declared the new language acceptable.
A vote on the resolution as amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Nichols stated that he will be nominating the membership of
this committee within the month and the committee should begin
functioning by early February.
Recess
Common Council recessed at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened in Regular
session at 9:20 p.m.
Disposition Committee for the Northside Land
Mayor Nichols stated that there are two Council members who have
agreed to serve on the Disposition Committee for the Northside
project. They are Alderpersons Hoffman and Daley. He stated he
will be naming someone from the Board of Public Works and the
Planning Board so that discussions can begin as soon as possible.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
_* 14.1 Amendment to Section 26.33 of the Municipal Code Entitled
'Assessment and lien'
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
ORDINANCE NO. 90 -►
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26.33 ENTITLED 'ASSESSMENT AND
LIEN' OF CHAPTER 26 ENTITLED 'BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT' OF THE
CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the
City of Ithaca, New York, that an ordinance amending Section
26.33, entitled 'Assessment and lien' of Chapter 26 entitled
'Building Code Enforcement' be amended to read as follows:
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11 January 3, 1990
recommendation to Council on the possible disposition of these
lands either through lease or sale to the above mentioned bodies,
including allowance for space for a neighborhood park, and be it
further ", etc...
There was no objection to that amendment and Mayor Nichols
declared the motion amended to include that change.
Alderperson Booth stated that, in his opinion, by Council voting
for this resolution, we are sending a signal that Council is
accepting the idea of transferring this property or leasing it
over a long term basis. He thinks that is grossly premature. He
stated we do not have any idea of what this property is really
worth to the City. We have no idea as to what the implications
are to the Department of Public Works and how this would be
staged over a period of time. He therefore urged Council to
table this resolution.
'6 Motion to Refer to Committee of the Whole
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the matter of the establishment of a Disposition
Committee for the possible sale /lease of City -owned land to
Sciencenter and Senior Citizens' Council be referred to the
Council's Committee of the Whole.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the referral motion resulted as follows:
Aye (1) - Booth
Nays (8) - Romanowski, Cummings, Johnson, Blanchard, Daley,
Schroeder, Peterson, Hoffman
(6ww,
Motion Fails
Main Motion As Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Romanowski, Cummings, Johnson, Blanchard, Daley,
Peterson, Hoffman, Schroeder
Nay (1) - Booth
Carried
* 16.2 Interim Parks Task Force
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, the Stewart Park 1987 Preservation Goals and Guidelines
calls for the establishment of a city -wide Parks Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works and Department of Public Works
have made recommendations regarding the establishment of a Parks
1) To advise the Department of Public Works in carrying out
items specified on pages 17 and 18 of the Stewart Park
Preservation Goals and Guidelines, in planning for future
activities as described in the Goals and Guidelines, and in any
other appropriate areas related to the development of city parks.
Commission; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor
is hereby authorized and directed to
appoint an Interim Parks
Commission for a term to expire on
January 1, 1991, which is
to be composed of ten (10) members of
whom at least six (6) shall
reside in the City of Ithaca. At
least four (4) shall be
experts in such areas as landscape
architecture, limnology,
horticulture, historic preservation,
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hydrological engineering,
ornithology, and ecology; four (4)
shall be at -large representatives;
and one (1) shall be a
Department of Public Works
staff member; and one (1) shall be a
member of the Board of Public Works, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Interim
Parks Commission shall be charged with
the following:
1) To advise the Department of Public Works in carrying out
items specified on pages 17 and 18 of the Stewart Park
Preservation Goals and Guidelines, in planning for future
activities as described in the Goals and Guidelines, and in any
other appropriate areas related to the development of city parks.
299;
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January 3, 1990
B. One - family detached dwelling, zero -lot line - A
building containing not more than one dwelling unit
which is sited so that the side of the building is on
or near the side property line of the parcel on which
it is built.
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Ill. II. B One family detached dwelling, zero lot line.
C. One - family semi - detached dwelling - A building
containing not more than two one - family dwellings, each
of which shares a party wall or other common structural
elements with the other dwelling unit in the building
and which has direct exterior access from the ground
floor.
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Ill II C One- family semi - detached dwelling.
D. One - family attached dwelling - A building containing
three or more one - family dwellings, each of which
shares one or more party walls or structural elements
with the other one - family dwellings in the building and
which has direct exterior access from the ground floor.
A maximum of four'(4) one - family dwelling units may be
attached to form a single building. r
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I11 II D One - family attached dwelling.
2. That a new definition for "Occupant" be added to
Section 30.3 as follows:
104. "Occupant" (in R -2c zones only)
A. "Occupant" (in R -2c zones only) shall mean a person that
is permitted to occupy a dwelling unit or building in an R -2c
zone. The number of such occupants that are permitted to legally
occupy a dwelling unit or building is based on the amount of
habitable space in the dwelling unit or building and on the basis
of lot size. The minimum amounts of habitable space that are
required for occupancy by one or more persons are as follows:
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SECTION 1. AMENDING SECTION 26.33, ASSESSMENT AND LIEN
Section 26.33 Assessment and lien
Upon receipt of the verified statement, the City Chamberlain
shall enter the same in his or her records as a lien against the
premises and shall add the same to the next assessment roll of
general City taxes and shall collect and enforce the assessment
in the same manner, by the same proceedings, at the same time,
under the same penalties, as the general City tax and as a part
thereof. Except that in addition to the penalties heretofore
stated, interest shall accrue from the date of filing to the date
of actual payment at twelve (12 %) percent per annum.
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
* 14.2 R -2c Zoning Amendment - Lift from Table
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the R -2c Zoning Amendment be lifted from the table
for consideration by this Council.
Carried Unanimously
ORDINANCE NO. 89 -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 30.3, 30.21, 30.25 and 30.26
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 that an ordinance amending Sections 30.3,
30.21, 30.25 and 30.26 of Chapter 30 entitled "Zoning" of the
City of Ithaca Municipal Code be adopted, as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING SECTION 30.3, DEFINITIONS.
1. That the definition for "Dwelling, one - family ", Section
30.3(24), shall be amended as follows:
"Dwelling, one - family" shall mean a dwelling unit
occupied exclusively for residential purposes by an individual or
family and not more than one (1) unrelated individual, or a
functional family unit. In the R -1 zones, occupancy by an
individual or a family and not more than two (2) unrelated
individuals is permitted if the dwelling is owner - occupied. In
the R -2 and R -3 zones, occupancy by an individual or a family and
not more than two (2) unrelated individuals is permitted. A one -
family dwelling may be constructed in any of the following
configurations, as permitted in specific zoning districts:
A. One - family detached dwelling - A building containing
not more than one dwelling unit.
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January 3, 1990
E. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -U
district, delete "One- or two - family dwelling" and add
"One- family detached, semi - detached or attached
dwelling or two - family dwelling."
F. Under Column 3, Permitted Accessory Uses, for the R -2
districts, add 1'3. R -2c only: Private garage for not
more than six (6) cars per building."
G. Under Column 6, Minimum Lot Size, Area in Square Feet,
change the following:
1. For the R -la zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One- family detached dwelling."
2. For the R -lb zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One- family detached dwelling."
3. For the R -2a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
4. For the R -2b zone, delete "One- or two- family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
5. For the R -3a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
6. For the R -3a zone, add "2. One - family attached
dwelling, new const.: 6,000 for first 1 - 3 units
+ 750 for each add'1 unit plus 500 per room let
for profit."
7. For the R -3a zone, renumber existing item 112." to
"3.".
8. For the R -3a zone, add "4. One- family attached
dwelling, conversion: 7,000 for first 1 - 3 units
+ 750 for each add'1 unit plus 500 per room let
for profit."
9. For the R -3a zone, renumber existing items
" 4 . " and " 5 . " to 115.11f " 6 . " and "7.".
10. For the R -3b zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling."
11. For the R -3b zone, add "2. One - family attached
dwelling, new const.: 3,500 for first 1 - 3 units
+ 500 for each add'1 unit plus 300 per room let
for profit."
12. For the R -3b zone, renumber existing item 112." to
113.11.
13. For the R -3b zone, add "4. One - family attached
dwelling, conversion: 4,000 for first 1 - 3 units
+ 500 for each add'1 unit plus 300 per room let
for profit."
14. For the R -3b zone, renumber existing items 113.11,
114." and "5." to 115.11, 116." and " 7.11.
15. For the R -U zone, delete "One- family dwelling" and
add "One- family detached dwelling ".
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January 3, 1990
1. In R -2c dwelling units, the maximum number of occupants
shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of lot
size and on the basis of the floor areas of habitable space,
other than kitchens, as shown in the following table:
C. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, once
an R -2c dwelling unit is constructed and legally occupied, the
term "occupant" shall not include additional family members or
members of a functional family unit that are added to a
household.
SECTION 2. AMENDING SECTION 30.21, ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING
DISTRICTS.
1. That the list of zoning districts in Section 30.21,
Establishment of Zoning Districts, be amended to add the
following new zoning district, to be inserted after the
words 11R -2b Residential" and before the words 11R -3a
Residential ":
R -2c Residential
SECTION 3. AMENDING SECTION 30.25, DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
1. That Section 30.25, District Regulations, be amended by
altering the District Regulations Chart as follows:
A. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -1
districts, delete "One- family dwelling" and add "One -
family detached dwelling ".
B. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -2
districts, delete "One- family dwelling" and add "One -
family detached or semi- detached dwelling ".
(40w, C. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -2
district, add the following:
118. R -2c only: One - family detached dwelling; zero -lot
line."
119. R -2c only: One - family attached dwelling."
D. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -3
districts, delete "One- or two - family dwelling" and add
"One - family detached, semi - detached or attached
dwelling or two - family dwelling."
Number of
Persons
1 2 3
4 or more
a.
Sleeping room,
80 120 180
240 plus 60
minimum sq. ft.
for each addtl.
person
b.
Dwelling unit (other
150 250 350
450 plus 100
than kitchen), minimum
for each addtl.
sq. ft.
person
2.
In any other lodging
units permitted in
R -2c zones, the
maximum
number of occupants
shall be limited
to the number
determined on the same basis as
for dwelling units.
a.,
B.
Nothing herein shall
be construed to limit the maximum
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size of
any room in a dwelling unit. Bedrooms
that exceed the
minimum
square footage in the
above chart may
not sleep more
persons
unless the appropriate
lot size requirements are met.
C. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, once
an R -2c dwelling unit is constructed and legally occupied, the
term "occupant" shall not include additional family members or
members of a functional family unit that are added to a
household.
SECTION 2. AMENDING SECTION 30.21, ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING
DISTRICTS.
1. That the list of zoning districts in Section 30.21,
Establishment of Zoning Districts, be amended to add the
following new zoning district, to be inserted after the
words 11R -2b Residential" and before the words 11R -3a
Residential ":
R -2c Residential
SECTION 3. AMENDING SECTION 30.25, DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
1. That Section 30.25, District Regulations, be amended by
altering the District Regulations Chart as follows:
A. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -1
districts, delete "One- family dwelling" and add "One -
family detached dwelling ".
B. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -2
districts, delete "One- family dwelling" and add "One -
family detached or semi- detached dwelling ".
(40w, C. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -2
district, add the following:
118. R -2c only: One - family detached dwelling; zero -lot
line."
119. R -2c only: One - family attached dwelling."
D. Under Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, for the R -3
districts, delete "One- or two - family dwelling" and add
"One - family detached, semi - detached or attached
dwelling or two - family dwelling."
Ba
14. For the R -13 zone, renumber existing items 113.11,
"4." and 115." to 114.111 115." and "6".
J. Under Column 7, Minimum Lot Size, Width in Feet at
Street Line, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c"
as follows:
".1. One - family detached dwelling: 40.
2. One - family detached dwelling,
zero -lot line: 40.
3. One - family semi - detached dwelling: 50.
4. One - family attached dwelling: 50.
5. Two- family dwelling: 50.
6. Other Uses: 40."
K. Under Column 8, Maximum* Building Height, Number of
Stories, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
11311.
L. Under Column 9, Maximum Building Height, Height in
Feet, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
"35 ".
M. Under Column 10, Maximum Percent Lot Coverage By
Buildings, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c"
as follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 35.
2. one - family detached dwelling,
zero -lot line: 35.
3. One - family semi - detached dwelling: 40.
4. One - family attached dwelling: 50.
5. Two - family dwelling: 40.
6. Other Uses: 35."
N. Under Column 11, Yard Dimensions, Front, Minimum
Required, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
"10".
0. Under Column 12, Yard Dimensions, Side, One Side at
Least, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c" as
follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 10.
2. One - family detached dwelling,
zero lot line: 15.
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10.
For
the R -3b zone, renumber existing items 112.11,
•
" 3 "
and " 4 . " to " 3 . " , " 4
. " and "5.".
11.
For
the R -U zone, delete
"One- family dwelling" and
add
"One- family detached
dwelling ".
12.
For
the R -U zone, delete
"Two- family dwelling" and
add
"One- family semi -
detached or two - family
dwelling".
13.
For
the R -U zone, add
"3. One- family attached
dwelling: 125."
14. For the R -13 zone, renumber existing items 113.11,
"4." and 115." to 114.111 115." and "6".
J. Under Column 7, Minimum Lot Size, Width in Feet at
Street Line, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c"
as follows:
".1. One - family detached dwelling: 40.
2. One - family detached dwelling,
zero -lot line: 40.
3. One - family semi - detached dwelling: 50.
4. One - family attached dwelling: 50.
5. Two- family dwelling: 50.
6. Other Uses: 40."
K. Under Column 8, Maximum* Building Height, Number of
Stories, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
11311.
L. Under Column 9, Maximum Building Height, Height in
Feet, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
"35 ".
M. Under Column 10, Maximum Percent Lot Coverage By
Buildings, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c"
as follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 35.
2. one - family detached dwelling,
zero -lot line: 35.
3. One - family semi - detached dwelling: 40.
4. One - family attached dwelling: 50.
5. Two - family dwelling: 40.
6. Other Uses: 35."
N. Under Column 11, Yard Dimensions, Front, Minimum
Required, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
"10".
0. Under Column 12, Yard Dimensions, Side, One Side at
Least, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c" as
follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 10.
2. One - family detached dwelling,
zero lot line: 15.
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16. For the R -U zone, delete "Two - family dwelling" and
add "One- family semi - detached or two - family
dwelling ".
17. For the R -U zone, add 113. One - family attached
dwelling: 16,500 for first 1 - 3 units plus 1,500
for each add'1 unit."
18. For the R -U zone, renumber existing items "3. ",
"
4. " and " 5. " to " 4 . " , " 5 . It and " 6 .
H. Under Column 6, Minimum Lot Size, Area in Square Feet
add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c" as follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 2500 for first
occupant, plus 500 for each additional occupant.
2. One - family detached dwelling, zero -lot line:
i 2,500 for first occupant plus 500 for each
? additional occupant.
3. One - family semi - detached dwelling: 2000 for first
occupant in each dwelling unit plus 400 for each
additional occupant in each dwelling unit.
4. One - family attached dwelling: 1500 for the first
occupant in each dwelling unit plus 300 for each
additional occupant in each dwelling unit plus 500
for each additional occupant in each dwelling unit
in excess of five (5) occupants.
5. Two - family dwelling: 2000 for first occupant in
each dwelling unit, plus 400 for each additional
occupant in each dwelling unit.
6. Other uses: 4000."
I. Under Column 7, Minimum Lot Size, Width in Feet at
Street Line, change the following:
1. For the R -la zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One - family detached dwelling ".
2. For the R -lb zone, delete "One- family dwelling"
and add "One- family detached dwelling ".
3. For the R -2a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
4. For the R -2b zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
5. For the R -3a zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
6. For the R -3a zone, add 112. One - family attached
dwelling: 50."
7. For the R -3a zone, renumber existing items 112.11,
113." and 114." to 113.11, 114." and "5. ".
8. For the R -3b zone, delete "One- or two - family
dwelling" and add "One- family detached or semi-
detached dwelling or two - family dwelling ".
9. For the R -3b zone, add 112. One - family attached
dwelling: 40."
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Alderperson Booth explained that the general purpose of this
amendment to the zoning ordinance is to create a district in the
R -2 category in which essentially the size of lots is tied to
the number of people for whom a residential unit is designed. He
stated that the ordinance does many other specific things but
that is its major attribute.
Amending Resolution
Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
By Alderperson Cummings:
RESOLVED, That under "D ", "one- family attached dwelling ", the
maximum of four one - family dwelling units be changed back to six
one - family dwelling units.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Blanchard, Schroeder, Daley, Romanowski,
Cummings, Johnson
Nays (3) - Peterson, Hoffman, Booth
Carried
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Hoffman, Johnson, Romanowski, Blanchard,
Cummings, Schroeder, Daley
Nays (2) - Peterson, Booth
Carried
* 14.3 Parking Fines
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, illegal parking activities harms the well -being of the
residents of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has recently raised the basic fine
for overtime parking to $3.00, and
WHEREAS, fines for other parking violations should effectively
deter illegal parking and should be raised in light of the
increase in the basic fine for overtime parking, and
WHEREAS, under New York State Law the schedule of fines for many
parking violations is determined by the City Judge; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does
hereby express its support and approval for the City Judge to
raise fines for parking violations in accord with the following
schedule:
SEE SCHEDULE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 21
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3. One - family semi - detached
dwelling, unattached sides
only: 10.
4. One - family attached dwelling,
unattached sides only: 10.
5. Two - family dwelling: 10.
6. Other uses: 10:"
P. Under Column 13, Yard Dimensions, Side, Other Side at
Least, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c" as
follows:
"1. One - family detached dwelling: 5.
2. One - family detached dwelling,
zero -lot line: 0.
3. One - family detached dwelling,
zero -lot line, on side abutting a
non - zero -lot line building or lot: 10.
4. One - family semi - detached dwelling,
attached sides: 0.
5. One - family attached dwelling,
attached sides: 0.
6. Two - family dwelling: 5.
7. Other uses: 5."
Q. Under Column 14, Yard Dimensions, Rear, Percent of
Depth, add under a new subdistrict heading "R -2c":
1125".
R. Under Column 15, Yard Dimensions, Rear, Maximum
Required in Feet, add under a new subdistrict heading
"R -2c ": 1150 ".
SECTION 4. AMENDING SECTION 30.26, STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL
CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL PERMITS.
1. That Section 30.26(B), Special Conditions, pertaining to
Group Care Residence, be amended by amending 113. Density
controls at individual facility level" as follows:
R -2b and R -2c
All other provisions in the chart contained in Section
30.26(B) shall remain the same.
2. That Section 30.26(C)(4)(iv) be amended as follows:
(iv) Specific standards applicable to a school and
related buildings in all Residential Districts
(R -1, R -1a, R -1b, R -2, R -2a, R -2b, R -2c, R -3,
R -3a, R -3b, R -U):
SECTION 5. 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.
Alderperson Booth explained that at the December meeting the
resolution was amended from 6 units to 4 units and then the whole
ordinance was tabled.
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and be it further
January 3, 1990
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby express its further
support and approval for the City Judge to raise fines for
parking in a prohibited area above the level set forth in the
previous schedule to $10.00 for the 1st and 2nd offenses and
$20.00 for 3rd or more offenses.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried-Unanimously
Smoking Ordinance Amendments - Report
Alderperson Booth reported that the Charter and Ordinance
Committee had hoped to have amendments to that done by January 1,
1990. There is an existing smoking ordinance - there is a need
to bring it into a form that is parallel with the new State law
which went into effect on January 1. The committee now, has a
revised version of the smoking ordinance and it is being sent on
to the new Charter and Ordinance Committee with hopes that they
will hold a public meeting and proceed to adoption of amendments
to the existing smoking ordinance.
Amendments to City's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance-
Report
Alderperson Booth reported that there is now a complete`draft of
amendments to the EQR, which is an effort to bring the City's
ordinance in compliance with State law and State regulations. He
urged that these amendments be adopted fairly quickly in the new
year.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Human Services Coalition Work Plan
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the following items comprise the areas of work
that the Human Services Coalition will perform for the City of
Ithaca in 1990:
1. Human Services Grant Allocations Review
2. Assistance on Opportunities for Youth Program
3. Staff Assistance on Tompkins County Focus
4. Continued Staff Assistance of Homeless Task Force and
Related City Homeless Issues
Carried Unanimously
GIAC /Drop -in Center - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that the GIAC /Drop -in Center report
recently came back to the committee. The Dispute Resolution
Center had one recommendation and the Budget and Administration
Committee had another. The human Services Committee would like
to recommend to the next Human Services Committee and the next
Budget and Administration Committee that the focus should be on
the contract. There are two or three issues that the GIAC Board
has indicated that really need to be resolved before continuing
the discussion on the building renovations and discussion of day
care.
Homelessness - Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that at the last meeting of the
Human Services Committee there was discussion of the grants that
were possibly available. The deadline for those grants was
extraordinarily close and we won't be applying for any of them.
The Friendship Center is applying for an emergency shelter grant
that had to be in by January 5.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
* 16.1 Termination of Hydropower Development and Surrender of
FERC License / Ithaca Falls
Alderperson Hoffman stated he does not remember that at the
Planning and Development Committee meeting there was anything put
in the resolution about surrendering the license immediately.
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and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby express its further
support and approval for the City Judge to raise fines for
parking in a prohibited area above the level set forth in the
previous schedule to $10.00 for the first and second offenses and
$20.00 for third or more offenses, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby express its support
and approval for the City Judge to establish the fines for
QW, parking outside meter lines as follows: $5.00 for first and
second offenses and $10.00 for third or more offenses.
Alderperson Booth gave an explanation of the resolution and
discussion followed with comments by Police Chief McEwen.
Alderperson Booth suggested the following amendment:
That on the headings of the schedule, the words within 12'months
OJ be added after the word offenses in each column of the headings.
Alderperson Booth also suggested the deletion of the last
Resolved.
_.1 Mayor Nichols declared the amendments accepted as there were no
t - " -�
objections.
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The resolution as amended will read as follows:
WHEREAS, illegal parking activities harms the well -being of the
residents of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has recently raised the basic fine
for overtime parking to $3.00, and
WHEREAS, fines for other parking violations should effectively
(40W., deter illegal parking and should be raised in light of the
increase in the basic fine for overtime parking, and
WHEREAS, under New York State Law the schedule of fines for many
parking violations is determined by the City Judge; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does
hereby express its support and approval for the City Judge to
raise fines for parking violations in accord with the following
schedule:
Existing Fine
Existing Fine
Recommended Fine
Recommended Fine
for 1st E 2nd
3rd or more
for 1st E 2nd
fnr 3rd or more
Type of Violation
Offenses
Offenses
Offenses
Offenses
as set by CC
as set by CC
Overtime Meter
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$6.00
as set Sy CC
as set by CC
Overtime... Zone
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$6.00
Outside Meter Lines
None
None
$5.00
$10.00
Curb (12 inches)
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$6.00
School Zone
$3.00
$6.00
$3.00
$6.00
Prohibited Area
$3.00
$6.00
$5.00
$10.00 _
Between Curb$Walk
$3.00
$6.00
$10.00
$20.00
Bus Stop /Taxi Stand
$3.00
$6.00
$15.00
$30.00
Fire Hydrant /FM
$3.00
$6.00
$15.00
$30.00
Crosswalk (20')
$3.00
$6.00
$5.00
$10.00
Sidewalk
$3.00
$6.00
$10.00
$20.00
Overtime, Night -
Odd /Even
$3.00
$6.00
$5.00
$10.00
Other Infractions
$3.00
$6.00
$5.00
$10.00
Driveway
$4.00
$8.00
$1S.00
$30.00
Private Property
$4.00
$8.00
$15.00
$30.00
Wrong Direction
$4.00
$8.00
$5.00
$10.00
Truck Zone
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00
$20.00
Double Parking
$10.00
$20.00
$15.00
$30.00
Uninspected
$10.00
$20.00
$15.00
$30.00
Abandoned
$10.00
$20.00
$15.00
$30.00
Parking Ramp Over-
Night Without
Permit
None
None
$10.00
$20.00
NOTE: Fines
for Parking Violations
in spaces reserved for handicapped
persons
are set by New York State Law as follows:
1st Offense
- $25.00, 2nd
Offense-$50.00,
3rd Offense - $100.00
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WHEREAS, there are certain stipulations which would be
incorporated into this transfer of ownership; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be directed to prepare all
necessary instruments for the execution of this transfer, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That these instruments shall be referred back to Common
Council for their final review and approval, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council expresses its sincere gratitude to
Mr. Finkelstein for this generous donation of open space to the
people of the City of Ithaca.
Alderperson Cummings stated that there are stipulations which
would be incorporated into the transfer agreement. There are
stipulations which the residents surrounding the woodland area
asked for which involved not using the land as a formal park so
as not to increase the amount of people traffic in the area.
Therefore, even though this land is being given to the City it is
not for the City to use for just any purpose. It is a) to be
preserved as existing woodland open space and b) to have a limit
on the public access to that open space.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the stipulations in
this agreement. Questions were answered by City Attorney Guttman.
Motion to Refer to the City Attorney
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the matter of the donation of a Woodland Preserve
at Gun Hill Residence be referred to the City Attorney for a
meeting with Mr. Finkelstein's attorney to address the issues of
concern and report back to Common Council.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.5 Planning and Development Work Program -1990
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Administrative Code requires that the
Department of Planning and Development submit for approval a work
program showing planned activities for each calendar year for
approval by Common Council, and
WHEREAS, the Department's proposed 1990 Work Program has been
reviewed by the Planning and Development Committee; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby approve the Department
of Planning and Development 1990 Work Program.
Alderperson Cummings remarked that the Planning and Development
Board has not had input into the work plan. She asked that it be
referred to the Committee and Board jointly.
Motion to Refer to the Planning and Development Board and the
Planning and Development Committee
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the Planning and Development Work Program for 1990
be referred to the Planning and Development Board and Committee
for joint consideration.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the motion to refer resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Community Development Block Grant Program - Report
Alderperson Cummings reported that the deadline for the Community
Development Block Grant application is April 1. She thinks there
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He said that if there is agreement on that then he does not think
the Council should even put on paper that we are considering
doing that, for strategic or tactical reasons.
Alderperson Cummings remarked that the resolution at the
committee was to immediately get out of the hydropower business.
She said that it was agreed that the committee would bring the
resolution to Council and Alderperson Hoffman had requested that
it go to the Hydropower Commission for their input.
Alderperson Hoffman stated that the City has the license for
another year and nine months and he thinks, for purely tactical
reasons, there is no need to show our entire hand by surrendering
the license immediately.
Alderperson Cummings argued that the committee did not discuss
the modes for ceasing our commitment to hydropower.. The
discussion was in terms of stopping the City's commitment to
hydropower, not about the specific technical steps that we would
(!� take to cease that commitment. She concurred with Alderperson
f Hoffman that the committee did not talk about the technicalities
of license surrender.
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Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby terminate pursuit of
city construction of a hydropower facility at the Ithaca Falls,
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license
authorizing the city to construct such facility be surrendered
immediately.
(400" Further discussion followed on surrender of the Hydropower
license.
Alderperson Hoffman stated that he would like the title of the
resolution to read: Termination of Hydropower Development
Activities at Ithaca Falls. He also requested that the second
resolved be deleted from the agenda.
Mayor Nichols declared the amendments accepted. The resolution
will now read as follows:
RESOLVED, That Common Council does hereby terminate pursuit of
city construction of a hydropower facility at the Ithaca Falls.
Discussion followed regarding a referral motion.
Motion to Refer to the Hydropower Commission
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the matter of termination of hydropower
development activities at Ithaca Falls be referred to the
Hydropower Commission for recommendation and report back at the
February Common Council meeting.
Ayes (8) - Hoffman, Daley, Booth, Johnson, Romanowski,
(460we Blanchard, Schroeder, Peterson
Nay (1) - Cummings
Carried
* 16.4 State Street Associates L.P. - Donation of Woodland
Preserve at Gun Hill Residence
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, Mark Finkelstein has offered to donate to the City of
Ithaca certain lands lying to the south and west of the
development known as Gun Hill Residences, and
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Alderperson Romanowski stated that he very reluctantly was a
proponent of this site when it first was proposed, mainly because
the baling station going anywhere except north of an imaginary
line that he had drawn, was to him utter foolishness and a real
waste of energy, of land and of business potential. Since then
he has found out about the other particular items that go along
with this such as toxic storage, recycling and so forth :hat
would move over into that area, perhaps on the other side of the
road. Alderperson Romanowski stated that distresses him and so
even though he likes the idea of a smaller facility, and the
idea of splitting up what the responsibilities are going to be
for recycling, storage and construction waste, he is, however,
afraid that the County then will have designs on some of the
city -owned land which the City is talking about for other
facilities to be located.
Alderperson Blanchard stated that she is going to support this
resolution although she thinks the Commercial Avenue site is a
'done deal'. She does not think the County can be prevented from
pursuing the Commercial Avenue site at this point. However, she
does not think there is any harm in saying "We don't like this
site either ".
Alderperson Schroeder remarked that
of impact on the City, would be
Therefore, he stated, he will vote
not think the County is even seric
he questioned whether there was
discussing it further.
he thinks this site, in terms
worse than the other site.
for the resolution. He does
usly considering this site so
any sense in the Council
Alderperson Booth stated that first, as a procedural point, he
thinks that before Council says anything else on any other site,
it ought to ask some of the other bodies such as the Planning
Board and the Conservation Advisory Council for their input.
That was what caused a lot of the trouble on Commercial Avenue.
The City did not talk to all those people before anything was
said. For this reason, he will vote against this resolution
tonight.
Alderperson Booth further stated that obviously Community Gardens
is very important but in the scheme of things that this County is
going to be facing in the next decade, to honestly say that a
gardening use is more important is wrong. He further stated that
what he has heard for months is City representatives simply
saying "we don't want this thing in the City of Ithaca." He does
not think that is an acceptable position. We generate a vast
percentage of the garbage in this County and we have a
responsibility to try to deal with it.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Romanowski, Blanchard, Daley, Cummings, Johnson,
Schroeder
Nays (3) - Booth, Peterson, Hoffman
Carried
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
* 17.1 Amendment of Personnel Roster - Youth Bureau
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
amended as follows:
Delete: 2 Recreation Specialists - 17 hours /week
Add 1 Recreation Specialist - (full -time)
Carried Unanimously
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January 3, 1990
will need to be a special Council meeting to be able to meet this
deadline. Documentation will be forthcoming to Council members
with the complete schedule.
* 16.7 Onnosition to County Balinq Station at Ithaca Industrial
Park Site
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, Common Council has previously expressed its reservations
regarding the use of the Ithaca Industrial Park as a site for the
baling of trash, and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Representatives has re- opened the
possibility of using the Ithaca Industrial Park site as a trash
handling facility; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca hereby expresses to the County
its firm opposition to the use of the Ithaca Industrial Park site
„ as a location for trash handling and objects strenuously to the
inclusion of this site on the County's alternative site list.
L;j Alderperson Cummings stated that the County, very recently,
-- adopted a second alternate site to look at; they refused to go
back and look at the Airport site and they refused to consider a
new site on East Shore Drive which has been put forward. The
only other alternate site in the entire county that they said
they would look at was back at the Ithaca Industrial Park.
Alderperson Cummings said that the Industrial Park site is the
permanent site for the City's community gardens so it would not
be that the City would only lose an industrial park site for
which we have community development money in and which we have
Appalachia Regional Commission funding for, it is also our only
remaining empty industrial park in our local job generating
program, plus the City would also lose the site for the gardens.
Alderperson Cummings stated that it is very important for the
City of Ithaca to go on record to say that we do not support that
site for a baling station.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderperson Peterson suggested that the word reservations in the
first Whereas be changed to conditions. Mayor Nichols concurred
as no Council person objected.
Alderperson Peterson stated that if there has to be a City site,
she has always preferred this site over the Commercial Avenue
site. She is concerned about closing the door on this site and
forcing the Commercial Avenue site to become a reality.
Mayor Nichols, for clarification, stated that as of now the
County is not pursuing any other option. They adopted a motion a
month ago to spend $4, 000 to look into it but with the adoption
of their finding statement, they have now closed the door. Mayor
Nichols confirmed that the County has instituted procedures for
getting a permit for the Commercial Avenue site.
(400., Alderperson Hoffman stated that he thinks it is inappropriate for
the Council to take this action at this moment. The fact is that
the options are not unlimited. The County is under pressure and
believes it is acting for County taxpayers in finding a local
solution, rather than having to ship all the trash far away at a
tremendous cost to all of us. He said there are some advantages
to this site - it is north of the main east -west traffic routes,
it is not as close to a potential new neighborhood that people
have talked about and it is right across the street from a
current recycling center.
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* 17.8 Creation of City Buyer Position
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Finance
Department be amended as follows:
Delete: Senior Stenographer- Purchasing
(Grade 9 - 35 hours /week)
Add City Buyer (Grade 17 - 35 hours /week)
and be it further
RESOLVED, That Etta Gray be provisionally appointed to
the position of City Buyer at a 1990 annual salary of $21,332,
effective January 1, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.9 Assignment of Positions to Management compensation-Plan
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the following positions be assigned to the 1989
Management Compensation Plan as indicated below:
Asst. Superintendent of Public Works $33,340 - $49,352
City Engineer 33,340- 49,352
Dep. Dir. Planning & Development 31,087- 46,017
Carried Unanimously
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17.10 Approval of CSEA Pay Equity Adjustment
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That, as recommended by the Labor - Management Pay
Equity Committee, the salaries of the operators, Operator
Trainees, Assistant Chief Operators and Laboratory Director at
the Water Filtration and Wastewater Treatment Plants be increased
as follows:
$1200 for employees holding a Class II -A license
$2400 for employees holding a Class I -A license
and be it further
RESOLVED, That said salary increases be retroactive to the date
of the original Pay Equity requests, or the date the employee
received his /her license, whichever was more recent.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.11 Approval of Extension for Purchase of Fire Station No. 5
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the following amendments be made to the
purchase agreement of December 8, 1988 with Harvey
Ferdschneider and Anne Trovinger for the sale of Fire Station No.
5:
A. Paragraph II -A is amended to provide for a Two
Thousand Dollar ($2,000.00) deposit;
B. Paragraph III of the Purchase Offer is deleted in
its entirety;
C. Paragraph X is deleted in its entirety and there
is substituted therefor the following:
"At closing the Seller shall deliver to the Buyer a
Warranty Deed for the consideration stated hereinabove,
sufficient to convey good marketable title in fee
simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
except as stated herein. The closing shall take place
in Ithaca, New York, on or before January 5, 1990."
"As and for liquidated damages for Buyer's failure to
close pursuant to the Purchase Offer on or by September 1, 1989,
Buyer shall pay to Seller at closing a sum equal to Twenty -Three
and No /100 Dollars ($23.00) multiplied by the number of days
following September 1, 1989 that the closing actually occurs. In
addition, Buyer shall forfeit the $2,000.00 deposit paid pursuant
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* 17.2 Amendment of Personnel Roster - Youth Bureau
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
amended as follows:
Delete: 2 Youth Workers (full -time) - Grade 18
1 Youth Worker (20 hours /week) - Grade 18
Add 1 Volunteer Coordinator (full -time) - Grade 18
1 Youth Development Program Leader
(full -time) - Grade 18
1 Administrative Assistant (20 hours /week)-
- Grade 18
Carried Unanimously
* 17.3 Amendment of Personnel Roster - Youth Bureau
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
temporarily amended from June 19, 1989 to May 24, 1990 as
0.J follows:
(I.)
Delete: 1 Youth Program Coordinator (full -time)
i
Add 1 Youth Program Coordinator (17 hours /week)
Carried Unanimously
* 17.4 CSEA Administrative Contract
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca
and the CSEA Administrative Unit for a new three -year contract
commencing January 1, 1990 and expiring on December 31, 1992, be
approved as recommended by the City's Negotiator, and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and
execute the contract on behalf of the City under its corporate
seal.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.5 1990 Compensation for Confidential Employees
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
RESOLVED, That for the period January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1992, all employees not covered by a formal
labor contract, excluding positions designated as
management, be granted salary increases and fringe
benefits in accordance with the provisions of the CSEA
Administrative Unit Contract.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.6 1990 Compensation for Manaqerial Employees
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That management employees not covered by a formal
labor contract be granted a 5.5% increase across the board for
the year 1990, effective with the first pay period of 1990, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council reaffirms its policy of
comprehensive performance evaluations for all Department
Heads and recommends that the Mayor implement the
Department Head Performance Evaluation Procedure fully.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.7 Appointment of Activities Center Coordinator
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That Marcia Fort be provisionally appointed to the
position of Activities Center Coordinator at a 1990 annual
salary of $26,574, effective January 8, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
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Change Description to:
4 Police Vehicles - Sedans
1 Police Vehicle - Station Wagon
2 Police Vehicles - Motorcycles
....ACCOUNT TOTAL ............. $88,740
A- 3120 -225 - Other Equipment
Radio Equipment $29,553
16 Hand Guns $ 4,000
16 Holsters /Ammo Holders $ 1,600
Closed Circuit TV Equipment $ 1,300
Diving Equipment $ 730
1 Uninterrupted Telephone
Power Supply (Funds Transferred
from A- 3120 -215 Account) $ 0
...ACCOUNT TOTAL ............. $37,183
January 3, 1990
$87,200 $ -1,540
$29,553
$ 0
$ 4,000
$ 0
$ 1,600
$ 0
$ 1,300
$ 0
$ 730
$ 0
1,540 �+1 540
$38,723 $+1,540
Net Additional Funding Required
Carried Unanimously
* 17.15 Transfer of 1989 Highwav Funds to 1990 Capital Pro-iect
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Department of Public Works
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That Capital Project #228 be and is hereby
established, for the purpose of widening a portion of Meadow
Street (in front of MaGuire Ford Inc.), and be it further
RESOLVED, That $75,000 which has been encumbered by the
Department of Public Works in Account 5111 -487, Machine'Taving,
be transferred to said Capital Project #228.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
* 17.16 Ithaca Neighborhood Housinq Services, Inc. Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Agrement with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing
Services, Inc., for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31,
1990, in an amount not to exceed $80,000, for providing housing
assistance for low to moderate income residents of the City.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.17 Tompkins County S.P.C.A. Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins County
S.P.C.A. for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1990, in
an amount not to exceed $35,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County S.P.C.A. be, and it is, hereby
designated the Animal Control Agency for the City of Ithaca for
the year 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.18 Finger Lakes Association Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Finger Lakes
Association, Inc., for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31,
1990, in an amount not to exceed $1,207, for rendering
Promotional Publicity Services.
Ayes - Booth, Peterson, Johnson, Romanowski, Schroeder,
Cummings
Nays - Daley, Blanchard, Hoffman
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to Paragraph II -A as amended in the event closing does not occur
on or by January 5, 1990."
D. Harvey Ferdschneider will be taking title to the
property in his name alone.
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the purchase offer as amended by this
k4wool resolution is in all other respects ratified and confirmed and
the Mayor or other proper City Officer is authorized and
directed to execute such documents as may be required in the
opinion of counsel to the City to give effect to this resolution.
Discussion followed on the floor.
City Attorney Guttman stated that assuming that this resolution
is passed, the closing is scheduled for January 5, 1990.
City Attorney Guttman further stated that it is his understanding
in reviewing the file that there was a fire that previously
occurred in the building and there are some minor damages
( essentially involving 12 broken panes of glass.
Wit--- Atty. Nash had previously agreed with the Buyer's
Attorney that it is the City's responsibility for deterioration
to the building during the contact.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
* 17.12 Amendment of the 1989 Wastewater Treatment Plant
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the 1989 Authorized Equipment List for the
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant be amended to include a
set of hydraulic pullers for equipment maintenance purposes, at a
cost not to exceed $1900., within existing funding limits.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.13 Approval of Personnel Services Contract - Department of
Public Works
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works be authorized
to enter into an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services,
for the purpose of bringing the City into compliance with OSHA
Standards, at an amount not to exceed $4,000., and be it further
RESOLVED, That the $4,000. required to fund this program shall be
paid from 1989 Appropriations encumbered for such purpose.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.14 Amendment of Equipment
List - Police
Department
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded
by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the 1990 Authorized
Equipment
List for the Police
Department be amended as follows,
with no
additional
funding
required:
Current
Proposed
Net
1990 List
1990 List
Change
A- 3120 -210 - Office Equipment
3 Electronic Typewriters
$1,851
$1,851
$ 0
1 Laserjet Computer Printer
$11900
$ 0
$ -1,900
1 Facsimile Transceiver
$ 0
$1,500
$ +1,500
1 Video Cassette Recorder
,$ 0
400
+400
....ACCOUNT TOTAL ............... $3,751
$3,751
$ 0
A- 3120 -215 - Motor Vehicles
6 Police Cars $88,740 $87,200 $ -1,540
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* _17.26 DeWitt Historical Society Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with DeWitt Historical Society,
for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 at an
amount not to exceed $5,000., for providing services to City
residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.27 Human Services Coalition Aqreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Human Services
Coalition of Tompkins County, for the period of January 1, 1990
to December 31, 1990, at an amount not to exceed $8,870., for the
furnishing of Human Services Planning and Coordination.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.28 Task Force for Battered Women Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Task Force for Battered
Women, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990
at an amount not to exceed $7,374 for providing assistance to
City residents in distress.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.29 Tompkins - Cortland Labor Coalition Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins- Cortland Labor
Coalition, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1990 at an amount not to exceed $15,000 for the provision of
services to the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.30 Neighborhood Legal Services Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Legal
Services, for the period of January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1990 at an amount not to exceed $3,362 for the provision of
services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.31 HOMES - Green Street Project Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with HOMES - Green Street
Project, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990
for an amount not to exceed $3,801., for the provision of
services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.32 Aids Work Program
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with AIDS Work, for the period
January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to
exceed $4,034, for the provision of the following:
AIDS
Work -
Education
$1,498
AIDS
Work -
Family Support
752
AIDS
Works
- Client Support
1,784
Carried Unanimously
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* 17.19 Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Tompkins County Area
Development Corp., for the period January 1, 1990 to December 31,
1990, in an amount not to exceed $7,800., to be used toward the
costs and expenses of the Authority in encouraging and affecting
the location and expansion of industrial research and
manufacturing facilities, the creation of new and ,improved job
opportunities, the reduction of unemployment and the betterment
of individual and community prosperity within the City of Ithaca
and the County of Tompkins.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.20 Ithaca Rape Crisis Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Ithaca Rape Crisis, for the
period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not
to exceed $3,100., for providing assistance to City residents in
distress.
Carried Unanimously
17.21 Literacy Volunteers Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Literacy Volunteers of
Tompkins County, Inc., for the period January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1990 in an amount not to exceed $3,675, for the
provision of skill development services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.22 Offender and Restoration Services Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with Offender Aid and
Restoration Services, for the period January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $3,300 for providing
services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.23 Southside Community Center Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Southside Community
Center, for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990
in an amount not to exceed $6,501., for the providing of services
to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.24 The Learning Web Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with The Learning Web, for the
period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not
to exceed $6,363., for providing assistance to City residents for
CORE Structure and CORE Apprenticeship programs.
Carried Unanimously
*
17.25 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Suicide
Prevention and Crisis Service, for the period January 1, 1990
through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $4,500., for
providing assistance to City residents in distress.
Carried Unanimously
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* 17.39 City of Ithaca 1988 Audit Report
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the 1988 Audit Report prepared by the accounting
firm of Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Shaufler, Mickelson C.P.A.'s , be
accepted to comply with all of the City's applicable federal
single audit and related audit requirements.
Carried Unanimously
NEW BUSINESS•
* 21.1 Budget for Staff Attorney
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That the $32,000 budget -for Staff Attorney for 1990
shall be transferred to contracts with John Kelleher for 20 hours
of Staff Attorney services per week ($18,286) and Patricia
Kennedy for 15 hours of Staff Attorney services per week
($13,714).
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the filling 'of the
Staff Attorney position with two people instead of one person.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That there be a further Resolved to read as follows:
RESOLVED, That the City Attorney is directed by Common Council
to explore the possibility of eventually hiring a full -time Staff
Attorney, and the City Attorney be directed to report to Common
Council by June 1, 1990 regarding specific procedures that could
be utilized to recruit such a person.
Carried Unanimously
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Standing Committees of Common Council and Liaison Appointments
Mayor Nichols handed out copies of the appointments that he has
made as to the Standing Committees of Common Council and Liaison
Appointments. The appointments are as follows:
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Budget and Administration
Booth, Chair
Peterson, Vice Chair
Cummings
Hoffman
Romanowski
Charter and Ordinance
Peterson, Chair
Romanowski,
Hoffman
Johnson
Schroeder
Vice Chair
Intergovernmental Relations
Nichols, Chair
Booth
Hoffman
Johnson
Peterson
Human Services
Johnson, Chair
Cummings, Vice Chair
Blanchard
Daley
Peterson
Planning & Development
Hoffman, Chair
Booth, Vice Chair
Blanchard
Daley
Schroeder
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* 17.33 Community Dispute Resolution Center Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Community Dispute
Resolution Center, for the period of January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $6,180 for assisting
city residents in resolving interpersonal disputes.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.34 Day Care and Child Development Council Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Day Care and Child
Development Council of Tompkins County, for the period January 1,
1990 through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $9,800
for providing assistance to City residents for counseling
services.
Carried Unanimously
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U) * 17.35 Emergency Community Shelter Program of the Tompkins
County Chapter of the American Red Cross Agreement
j By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
--0 RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Emergency Community
Shelter Program of the Tompkins County Chapter of the American
Red Cross, for the period of January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1990 for an amount not to exceed $4,000 for the provision of
food, clothing and temporary shelter in time of emergency for
City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.36 Displaced Homemakers Center of Tompkins County Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Displaced Homemakers
Center of Tompkins County, for the period of January 1, 1990
through December 31, 1990 at an amount not to exceed $7,650 for
the provision of services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.37 Drop -in Children's Center Agreement
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the Drop -in Children's
Center, for the period of January 1, 1990 through December 31,
1990 at an amount not to exceed $6,000 for the provision of child
care services to City residents.
Carried Unanimously
* 17.38 Amending Youth Bureau Program Budget
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Youth Bureau 1990 Roster be amended by the
addition of one full time Youth Worker position for the period of
a State Education Department Grant, to expand the Access to
College Education Program, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the authorized 1990 Equipment List for the Youth
Bureau be amended to include 1- fifteen passenger van at a cost
not to exceed $18,000.00, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the 1990 Budget be amended by increasing
appropriations by $33,467.00., the amount of the State Education
Department Grant, and conversely increasing revenues by the same
$33,467,00., and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Grant can only be accepted and that the
related Budget Amendments can only be made, provided that overall
impact on the 1990 Budget including fringe benefits is budget
neutral.
Carried Unanimously