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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. February 7, 1990
PRESENT:
Mayor Nichols
Alderpersons (10) - Booth, Cummings, Johnson, Blanchard, Hoffman,
Daley, Schroeder, Peterson, Golder,
(Wwoov Romanowski
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Guttman
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
City Clerk - Paolangeli
Planning and Development Director - Van Cort
Planning and Development Deputy Director - Mazzarella
Deputy Police Chief - Ecklund
Personnel Administrator - Walker
Building Commissioner - Datz
Fire Chief - Olmstead
;3 Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Fabbroni
_.Y Superintendent of Public Works - Thadani
City Chamberlain - Parsons
Youth Bureau Director - Cohen
Historic Preservation /Neighborhood Planner - Chatterton
Board of Public Works Commissioner - Reeves
City Engineer - Gray
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
Approval of the Minutes of the January 1, 1990 Special Common
Council Meeting
By Alderperson Blanchard: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the January 1, 1990 Special Common
Council meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
Minutes of the January 3, 1990 Common Council Meeting
Alderperson Schroeder requested that on Page 3, under the heading
of 'Examining Board of Electricians' the word "Unanimously" be
deleted after the word "Carried ".
Alderperson Schroeder requested that on Page 30, under the
heading of 'Finger Lakes Association Agreement', the vote should
read "Carried." The following alderpersons should be recorded as
voting Nay: Blanchard, Hoffman, and Daley.
Approval of Minutes of the January 3, 1990 Common Council Meeting
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the January 3, 1990 Common Council
meeting be approved as corrected.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of the Minutes of the January 17, 1990 Special Common
Council Meeting
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the January 17, 1990 Special Common
Council meeting be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
New Business
Alderperson Cummings requested a discussion on the new seating
arrangement for the Common Council.
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Alderperson Hoffman requested the designation of an appointee to
the advisory committee for the Central Processing Facility.
No Council member objected.
Mayor Nichols requested a discussion regarding the question of
the formation of a Substance Abuse Council.
No Council member objected.
Human Services
Alderperson Johnson requested the addition of Item 14.3, a report
on the Homeless Task Force.
No Council member objected.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS
Rental Housing
Commission
Mayor Nichols
requested Common Council approval for the
following
appointments to
the Rental
Housing Commission:
Dennis Wille
(1st Ward)
201 Third Street (3 year term)
John Efroymson
(2nd Ward)
420 North Cayuga Street
(3 year
term)
Pierre Clavel
(3rd Ward)
109 Cornell Street (2 year
term)
William Kandel
(4th Ward)
705 East Seneca Street
(1 year
Stephanie Fried (5th Ward)
Carol Mallison (non - profit
agency)
Arlene Richardson (non - profit
agency)
John Schroeder (Council)
Mark Finkelstein (Landlord)
term)
202 University Avenue (1 year term)
1006 North Aurora Street (3 year
term)
109 North Cayuga Street (2 year
term)
618 Stewart Avenue (2 year term)
210 Lake Street (1 year term)
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Booth
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the appointments to
the Rental Housing Commission with the terms as shown above.
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Common Council for the re-
appointment of Martha Preston, 636 Hudson Street and Alexander G.
Skutt, 908 Steam Mill Road to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission with terms to expire on December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That this Common Council
Martha Preston and Alexander G.
Preservation Commission with terms
Commons Advisory Board
Alderperson Cummings
approves the re- appointment of
Skutt to the Ithaca Landmarks
to expire December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Nichols requested Common Council approval for the re-
appointment of Charles Schlough, 115 South Cayuga Street and
Peggy Underwood, 1107 Triphammer Road to the Commons Advisory
Board with terms to expire December 31, 1991.
Resolution
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Golder
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the re- appointment of
Charles Schlough and Peggy Underwood to the Commons Advisory
Board with terms to expire December 31, 1991.
Carried Unanimously
February 7, 1990
Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Nichols requested approval of Common Council for the
appointment of Barry Strauss, 108 King Street to the Board of
Zoning Appeals with a term to expire December 31, 1992.
Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Hoffman
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the appointment of
Barry Strauss to the Board of Zoning Appeals with a term to
expire December 31, 1992.
Carried Unanimously
City Judge
Mayor Nichols explained to Council that the City Attorney has had
correspondence from the State regarding the appointment of
Marjorie Olds as Acting City Judge. It appears that according to
State Laww Ms. Old's appointment should have been for six years,
expiring December 31, 1995 and her appointment should have been
to City Judge rather than Acting City Judge. In order to comply
�..� with State Law Alderperson Schroeder proposed the following
6S resolution:
Resolution
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Golder
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Marjorie
Olds to the position of City Judge with a term to expire on
December 31, 1995.
Discussion followed with City Attorney Guttman answering
questions from Council members.
Motion to Defer
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the matter of appointing Marjorie Olds as City
Judge for a six year term be deferred for consideration until
later in the meeting when City Attorney Guttman can supply needed
information as to status.
Carried Unanimously
Liaison Appointments
Mayor Nichols reported that he has made the following liaison
appointments:
Neil Golder - R.S.V.P. (to replace John Schroeder)
Neil Golder - Shade Tree Commission
At the request of Common Council Mayor Nichols agreed to serve as
liaison to the TV Cable Commission.
COMMUNICATIONS•
State Marina Issue
Mayor Nichols reported that he will duplicate and distribute
letters to the alderpersons that he has received regarding the
State Marina issue.
Resolution on Pro - Choice
Mayor Nichols handed out to the public copies of the pro- choice
resolution.
Mayor Nichols stated that at this time he would ask the persons
who wished to speak on the issue of the pro- choice resolution to
come forward. He stated that he is limiting the public portion
of this discussion to one hour and he asked that there be no more
than ten speakers for and ten speakers against the resolution.
He further stated that he will limit each speaker to three
minutes.
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PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Resolution on Pro - Choice
The following persons spoke in support of the resolution:
Patricia Kelly
Shelley Drazen
Joanna Ellington
Steven M. Zambrzyak
Mary Brown
Janette Hillis
Anna Brody
Sharon Heller
Michelle Healy
Charles Fitch
409 College Avenue #409
118 East Falls Street
586 Snyder Hill Road
307A Sheldon Court
206 Farm Street
516 East Buffalo Street
221 South Geneva Street
758 Ringwood Road
108 Schuyler Place
484 Auburn Road, Lansing
The following persons spoke against the resolution:
Richard Kinch
Charles Smith
Dennis George
Mark L. Smith
Jessica Mary Buck
Katie Briggs
Mike Petrisin
Ray Crognale
Laurie Petrisin
Edwin Foulks, Jr.
611 Mitchell Street
Alpine, New York
Dryden, New York
Hayts Corners, New York
Trumansburg, New York
Hayts Road
Trumansburg, New York
Freeville, New York
Trumansburg, New York
Lisle, New York
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
*14.1 Reproductive Choice
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of government to protect the
right of individual privacy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges
elected officials at all levels of government to continue to
support the current New York State laws regarding the legality
and availability of abortion for all citizens, and be it further
RESOLVED, That we urge schools and other appropriate agencies to
increase public education regarding family planning and birth
control.
Discussion followed with remarks by Alderpersons Johnson and
Cummings.
Substitute Resolution
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of government to protect the
right of individual privacy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That a majority of the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, while recognizing the great divergence of opinion within
the community, urges elected officials at all levels of
government to continue to support the current New York State laws
regarding the legality and availability of all options available
for crisis pregnancies, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That we urge schools and other appropriate agencies to
increase public education regarding family planning, and all
methods of birth control including abstinence."
Discussion followed by Alderpersons Schroeder and Golder
regarding the substitute resolution.
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A vote on the substitute resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (1) - Romanowski
Nays (9) - Blanchard, Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Daley,
Schroeder, Golder, Hoffman, Peterson
Motion Fails
Extended discussion on the Main Motion followed with all members
including the Mayor participating.
Motion to Table
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the reproductive choice resolution be tabled.
Ayes (4) - Booth, Romanowski, Hoffman, Blanchard
Nays (6) - Johnson, Schroeder, Golder, Daley, Cummings,
Peterson
Motion Fails
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That the first Resolved read as follows: "That the
+� Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges the State Legislature
(.� and the Governor to continue to support the current New York
State laws regarding the legality and availability of abortion
for all citizens ".
Discussion followed regarding the amending resolution.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (2) - Booth, Romanowski
Nays (8) - Johnson, Cummings, Daley, Schroeder, Hoffman,
Peterson, Golder, Blanchard
Motion Fails
Main Motion
A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Daley, Schroeder,
Peterson, Hoffman, Golder
Nays (2) - Romanowski, Blanchard
Carried
Recess
Common Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened in regular
session at 9:17 p.m.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: (continued)
Tag System for Trash Disposal
Guy Gerard reported that he has been in touch with other counties
that have tried the tag system for trash disposal. He stated
that he has been told that the system will not work in a
community like Ithaca. He asked that the Council consider other
methods for raising revenue rather than the tag system that is
in place now.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC:
we Tag System for Trash Disposal
Alderperson Blanchard stated that the Board of Public Works has
had a good deal of discussion about the tag system and it was
supported at the Board level, acknowledging that there will be
problems with the system.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
No. 5 Fire Station Sale
City Attorney Guttman reported
Station was completed on January
that the sale of No. 5 Fire
5, 1990.
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Notices of Claim
City Attorney Guttman reported that there have been three notices
of claim filed against the city. They are in the process of
being reviewed and adjusted by the insurance company.
Jason Fane Lawsuit
City Attorney Guttman reported that Mr. Fane, to date, has not
appealed the decision of the Court in this lawsuit.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
* 14.2 City /GIAC Contract
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
THIS AGREEMENT is made the of 19 between the CITY OF
ITHACA and its YOUTH BUREAU and the GREATER ITHACA ACTIVITIES
CENTER, hereinafter referred to as "GIAC."
WHEREAS, GIAC, a not -for- profit corporation was formed for the
purpose of providing a wide variety of educational and
recreational and human service programs for the greater Ithaca
community, and
WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau is the agency of the City of Ithaca
formed for the purpose of operating and maintaining recreational
and youth service programs for the community, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca purchased the former Central School
building at 318 North Albany Street, Ithaca, hereinafter referred
to as "GIAC building ", for the purpose of continuing to house
recreation, youth service, and other community programs, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of GIAC and the City of Ithaca
and its Youth Bureau share the common objectives of jointly
providing these services to the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. The City of Ithaca and its Youth Bureau are:
a. to be the employer of record of GIAC employees,
including the coordinator, abiding by Civil Service
rules and any applicable Union contract, issuing pay
checks, and maintaining appropriate City benefits;
b. to operate and maintain the GIAC building;
C. to continue representation on the Board of Directors of
GIAC as called for in the Constitution of that
organization;
d. to accept an assignment of all fees or rental income
due GIAC, by reason of any contracts or agreements, or
rents concerning the use of the GIAC building. All
such sums shall be applied against the sums GIAC agrees
to pay the City of Ithaca under Paragraph 2c of this
Agreement. The Board of Public Works shall review all
contracts for rental income from use of GIAC building;
e. to be responsible for handling all operating income and
payment of bills, including salaries of employees, in
connection with the operation of the GIAC building
through normal procedures of the City of Ithaca;
f. to meet major facility maintenance and renovation needs
of the GIAC building;
g. to continue the GIAC building's use as a multi - purpose
and multi - cultural center.
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2. The GIAC Board is:
a.
to establish policy for the operation of GIAC programs,
and to work with the Center Coordinators and Youth
Bureau Director in the implementation of the programs.
b.
to contribute toward annual operations all sums
received from the United Way and the New York State
Division for Youth, and any other major revenue
sources;
C.
to assign and transfer to the City of Ithaca, all of
its rights, title, and interest in and to any and all
fees or rental income now due or to become due GIAC by
reason of any contracts or agreements which make
reference to or concern the use of the facility;
d.
to continue to solicit funds from the United Way Board
and other sources;
e.
to have a representative of the GIAC Board on the Youth
Bureau Board of Advisors;
f.
to set the fees and dues structure for GIAC activities;
9.
to set policies for the use of the GIAC building,
assignment of space, and rental contracts which shall
be consistent with city policies;
h.
to prepare and submit annually to the City through City
processes, a proposed budget including recommendations
for staffing levels.
3. The
City of Ithaca and its Youth Bureau and the GIAC jointly
are:
a.
to select, hire and discipline the Coordinator,
consistent with the provisions of 1(A).
b.
to operate, administer, and maintain recreation, youth
service, multi - cultural, and other community programs
in the GIAC building.
C.
to plan major capital improvement projects involving
the GIAC building and grounds, taking into account
program continuity.
d.
to share full use and enjoyment of all equipment owned
and controlled by both parties necessary to the
operation of the programs. In the event of the
termination of this agreement, all equipment purchased
by GIAC with non -City funds will remain with GIAC.
(All other equipment will remain with the City.)
e.
to carry out the program as approved in the budget for
the budget year. Any changes desired to be made by
either the City of Ithaca or GIAC must be approved by
both the City of Ithaca and GIAC.
4. Nothing in the agreement between the Greater Ithaca
Activities
Center and the City of Ithaca shall be construed
to
limit the Youth Bureau's mandated obligation to review
all
expenditures of the Greater Ithaca Activities Center
relating
to City of Ithaca Funds.
5. This agreement shall be effective until December 31, 1990
and shall automatically be renewed annually thereafter
unless either party notifies the other in writing of an
intention to terminate six months prior to December 31 of
that year.
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6. The parties hereto agree
governmental regulations and
the premises as described.
February 7, 1990
to comply with all laws,
rules applicable to the use of
7. The parties may at any time modify this contract by mutual
consent.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That paragraph 3a read as follows: "to select, hire,
and supervise the Coordinator, etc."
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Aye (1) - Johnson
Nays (9) - Cummings, Daley, Peterson, Hoffman, Romanowski,
Schroeder, Golder, Booth, Blanchard
Motion Fails
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That paragraph 2g be moved to paragraph 3f in its
entirety.
Discussion followed on the amending resolution.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Cummings, Romanowski, Booth
Nays (7) - Daley, Hoffman, Blanchard, Johnson, Golder,
Schroeder, Peterson
Motion Fails
Further discussion followed on the floor on the Main Motion.
Alderperson Booth requested that the record reflect that in
regard to paragraph la, which refers to the City of Ithaca and
the Youth Bureau being the employer of record, that this includes
disciplining, managing, supervising and all the things that are
involved with city employees.
Main Motion
A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Blanchard, Cummings, Johnson, Daley, Booth,
Golder, Schroeder, Peterson, Hoffman
Nay (1) - Romanowski
Carried
Homelessness Report
Alderperson Johnson reported that the Red Cross is applying for
grants to provide shelter to about the same population that
Southside has been providing shelter for over the past year.
Alderperson Johnson explained that the shelter would be in the
building behind the Red Cross Court Street residence which is in
litigation with the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Red Cross is
attempting to modify the carriage house so that it could house
five single units that would be appropriate for individuals who
take advantage of the services that are now available at the
Southside Shelter.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
* 15.1 NYSCA Grant Application
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca's Common Council is committed to the
development of a central business district that is the center for
regional business, government, cultural and social activities,
and
WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the importance of quality
urban design in the development of a central business district
that can remain competitive with other activity centers, and
WHEREAS, an urban design plan is needed to provide a rational
basis for future land use and development decisions, to educate
the public about the benefits of urban design and to provide an
impetus for enhancement to the quality of the urban environment;
now, therefore, be it
d RESOLVED, that this Common Council does hereby authorize and
direct the Mayor and the Planning and Development staff to
prepare and submit an application for funding for an urban design
-�� plan for Ithaca's Central Business District to the New York State
Council on the Arts.
f4i •�
Alderperson Hoffman gave background information on the
resolution and discussion followed on the floor with Planning and
Development Director Van Cort and Deputy Director Mazzarella
answering questions from Council members.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
RESOLVED, That in the Resolved paragraph, the words for up to
$20,000 be added after the words "submit an application..."
Discussion followed on the amending resolution.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Booth, Hoffman, Cummings, Peterson, Romanowski,
Johnson, Blanchard
Nays (3) - Schroeder, Golder, Daley
Carried
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Romanowski, Hoffman, Peterson, Blanchard, Daley,
Johnson, Golder, Schroeder, Cummings
Nay (1) - Booth
Carried
* 15.2 Central Business District Building Height - Call for
Public Hearing
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLUTION OF COMMON COUNCIL INTRODUCING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE AND PUBLIC
HEARING
RESOLVED, that Ordinance 90- , titled "Ordinance Amending the
District Regulations Chart, Sec. 30.25, of Chapter 30, "Zoning ",
of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code" be, and it hereby is,
introduced before the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, NY,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Common Council shall hold a public hearing on
the matter of adoption of the aforesaid ordinance, to be held in
the Council Chamber, City Hall, 108 E. Green St., Ithaca, NY on
Wednesday the 7th of March, 1990 at 7:00 p.m., and be it further
.y:
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RESOLVED, that the City Clerk give notice of such public hearing
by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper,
specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing
will be held, and in general terms describing the proposed
ordinance. Such notice shall be published once at least fifteen
days prior to the public hearing, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the
Board of Planning and Development and to the Tompkins County
Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed ordinance
for their report thereon.
ORDINANCE 90-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DISTRICT REGULATIONS CHART, SEC.
30.251 OF CHAPTER 30, "ZONING ", OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL
CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca, New York as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDING ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SEC.
30.25
That the District Regulations Chart, Sec. 30.25, be
amended by substituting the number 1175" for the number 11100"
in Col. 91 "Height in Feet" for the B -3 use district.
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.
Alderperson Hoffman explained and gave background information of
the
proposed amendment.
Discussion followed on the floor with several alderpersons
speaking for and against this zoning amendment.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) - Peterson, Hoffman, Schroeder, Golder
Nays (5) - Booth, Johnson, Cummings, Romanowski, Blanchard
Abstention (1) - Daley (possible conflict of interest)
Motion Fails
* 15.3a Certified Local Government FY 190 Applications-
Downtown Survey
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has received Certified Local
Government status from the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, (OPR &HP), and
WHEREAS, ten percent (10 %) of funds allocated to New York State
for preservation activities are made available exclusively to
Certified Local Governments on a competitive basis, and
WHEREAS, at the April 25, 1989 meeting, the Board of Planning and
Development identified the need for a survey of the city's
downtown, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation has recently encouraged the city to
undertake a survey of downtown, and
WHEREAS, the project budget
appears as follows:
Total Project Cost
CLG Request
City Match
In -Kind $2,111
Cash $1,412
and,
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submitted with the application
$7,045
$3,522
$3,523
WHEREAS, the city's cash match can be drawn from funds already
allocated to the Department of Planning and Development, and
WHEREAS, at the January 23, 1990 meeting the Planning and
Development Board unanimously endorsed this application, and
WHEREAS, at the January 25, 1990 meeting the Planning and
Development Committee of Common Council voted unanimously to
iLp approve and forward this resolution to the Common Council; now,
therefore, be it
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=�. RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes the Director of
Planning and Development to submit a Certified Local Government
Ew�n� Subgrant FY190 application to the OPR &HP for funds to undertake
an intensive level historic and architectural resources survey of
downtown Ithaca.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
* 15.3b Certified Local Government FY 190 Applications -
City -wide Survey
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has received Certified Local
Government status from the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, (OPR &HP), and,
WHEREAS, ten percent (10 %) of funds allocated to New York State
for preservation activities are made available exclusively to
Certified Local Governments on a competitive basis, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation has recommended that the city undertake a
city -wide reconnaissance survey prior to making further
applications for individual neighborhood surveys, and
WHEREAS, the city -wide reconnaissance survey will enable the
city, in consultation with the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, to develop specific
recommendations and priorities for resource protection and
enhancement in all areas of the city, and
WHEREAS, the project budget submitted with the application
appears as follows:
Cost: $91468
4,734
4,734
$3,166
1,568
WHEREAS, the city's cash match can be drawn from funds already
allocated to the Department of Planning and Development, and
WHEREAS, at the January 23, 1990 meeting the Planning and
Development Board unanimously endorsed this application, and
Total Project
CLG Request
City Match
In -Kind
Cash
and,
Cost: $91468
4,734
4,734
$3,166
1,568
WHEREAS, the city's cash match can be drawn from funds already
allocated to the Department of Planning and Development, and
WHEREAS, at the January 23, 1990 meeting the Planning and
Development Board unanimously endorsed this application, and
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WHEREAS, at the January 25, 1990 meeting the Planning and
Development Committee of Common Council voted unanimously to
approve and forward this resolution to the Common Council; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Common Council hereby authorizes the Director of
Planning and Development to submit a Certified Local Government
Subgrant FY190 application to the OPR &HP to undertake a
reconnaissance level historic and architectural resources survey
of the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
* 15.4 Festival Lands Transfer
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is considering the transfer of a
portion of its lands at Cass Park known commonly as the "Festival
Lands" to the State of New York for the purpose of facilitating
the expansion of the Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, and
WHEREAS, both the proposed transfer of land to the State of New
York and the further development of the Allan H. Treman State
Marine Park are actions that require environmental review under
the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQR), and
WHEREAS, Part 617 NYCRR, the regulations implementing the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, provide that in instances when
several discrete actions subject to environmental review have the
effect of contributing to a larger action, the environmental
review for all such actions should be combined so as to provide a
comprehensive overview of the impacts of that action, and
WHEREAS, the State of New York has proposed that it be the lead
agency for the environmental review for the master plan for the
proposed expansion of the Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has declared itself to be the lead
agency for the environmental review for the action of the
proposed transfer of the Festival Lands to the State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does hereby request that the
State of New York, through the Finger Lakes State Parks
Commission, does designate the City of Ithaca as an involved
agency for the environmental review of the master plan for the
proposed expansion of the Allan H. Treman Marine Park, including
the development of the currently undeveloped lands at the south
end of Cayuga Lake, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does hereby maintain the
responsibility to make a separate determination of significance
for the action of the proposed transfer of the Festival lands and
does hereby reserve the right to require additional environmental
review of the proposed action, if necessary.
Discussion followed on the floor with Alderperson Hoffman
supplying background information.
Alderperson Booth suggested in the final Resolved paragraph after
the words Festival Lands, the following be added: "and to make
findings under SEAR respecting that action" and does
hereby.... etc.
No Alderperson objected and the wording was therefore accepted.
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A vote on the Main Motion with additional wording by Alderperson
Booth resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Booth, Golder, Johnson, Cummings, Daley,
Blanchard, Schroeder, Romanowski
Nays (2) - Peterson, Hoffman
Carried
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15.5 Final Approval of Sale of City -owned Land to Ithaco, Inc.
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski.
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca owns two parcels of land shown as
parcels 3 and 4 (map attached to Minute Book) in the Cherry
Street Industrial Park which have limited usefulness due to their
size, shape and orientation to other existing parcels of land,
and
�1..� WHEREAS, Ithaco, Inc. owns the property adjacent to the two city-
owned parcels and is desirous of acquiring these two parcels in
order to assemble sufficient land to facilitate a planned
expansion of the Ithaco, Inc. business, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency/ Community Development
Agency (IURA) has reviewed the proposed transfer of these two
parcels and made findings that Ithaco, Inc. is a qualified
sponsor for the acquisition of the said parcels, that the fair
market value of said parcels is three thousand nine hundred
dollars ($3,900) and that the sale of said parcels to Ithaco,
Inc. is in furtherance of the city's Urban Renewal Plan; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That in accordance with the City of Ithaca's Urban
Renewal Land Disposition Procedures, this Common Council does
hereby authorize final approval of the sale of said parcels of
land to Ithaco, Inc. for the price of $3,900, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Attorney are authorized and
directed to prepare and execute the documents needed to complete
the sale of said parcels.
Ayes (9) - Booth, Hoffman, Daley, Romanowski, Blanchard,
Johnson, Schroeder, Golder, Peterson
Nay (1) - Cummings
Carried
Ithaca Falls Designation and Hydropower - Report
Alderperson Hoffman reported that City Planner Mary Helen Jones
has resigned from the Planning Department. He stated that it is
more difficult to proceed in the hydropower area without staff at
the Planning Department level. The Hydropower Commission has
recommended that someone be designated to work on the hydropower
issue and the recreational river designation issue. The Planning
and Development Director told the Planning and Development
Committee that he may be able to use Ms. Jones's unexpended
salary to hire someone to work on at least the designation issue.
Motion to Refer
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Council authorizes the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee to approve the hiring of a consultant to work
on recreational river designation and the necessary transfer of
funds be taken from the unexpended salary line for Helen Jones.
Mr. Van Cort
informed the Council that he has spoken to two local
them to submit
consultants
and asked
proposals.
Discussion
followed on
the boundaries
and recreational river
designation.
Attorney
Guttman informed
Council that if a Bill
for designation is to
pass the State
Legislature this year,
Assemblyman
Luster will
need it in final
form before May 1st.
Motion to Refer
By Alderperson Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Council authorizes the Intergovernmental
Relations Committee to approve the hiring of a consultant to work
on recreational river designation and the necessary transfer of
funds be taken from the unexpended salary line for Helen Jones.
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Alderperson Romanowski objected to the addition of the resolution
as it was not part of the agenda. Therefore, the resolution was
not placed on the floor for a vote.
Margaret Fabrizio, member of the Fall Creek Conservation
Committee, explained to the Council what needs to be done right
now is the refinement of the maps. The maps should be available
for public reviewing at the Planning and Development Committee
meeting on February 20. They would like to get a full Council
review of the proposal at the March Council meeting.
Community Development Application - Report
Alderperson Hoffman reported that the Community Development
application is being worked on.
Alderperson Cummings stated that the Economic Development
Component is critical to this application. If there is anyone in
the community who is thinking of starting a business that will be
generating jobs in the community, and needs extra funding, she
requested that they come into the Planning Department and speak
to Kathe Evans.
Route 96 Project (Route 89 Alignment) - Report
Alderperson Hoffman reported that the State has said that they
are moving ahead on the route 89 alignment across the Inlet
Island. He stated that some of the Council have expressed
concerns about the State going right through the middle of the
park land that the City owns on that island. He stated that if
the City wants to have any say about how that land is used and
what the future options are, we need to make that known fairly
quickly to the State.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
* 16.1 Appointment of Administrative Assistant - Mayor's Office
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That Theresa F. Alt be appointed to the position of
Administrative Assistant - Mayor's Office at an annual salary of
$18,311, that being Step 5 on the 1990 Compensation Plan for
Confidential Employees, retroactive to January 2, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.2 Appointment of Confidential Secretary to the City
Attorney
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That Annette Finney be appointed to the position of
Confidential Secretary to the City Attorney at an annual salary
of $17,061, that being Step 7 on the 1990 Compensation Plan for
Confidential Employees, retroactive to January 8, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.3 Amendment to Personnel Roster - DPW
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Department of Public
Works be amended by adding the position of Assistant Supervisor
of Refuse and Recycling, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Assistant Supervisor of Refuse and Recycling
position be assigned to the City Executive Association at a 1990
salary range of $23,500 - $28,662, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the position of Working Supervisor - Sanitation
will remain vacant until the civil service examination process
for the Assistant Supervisor position is completed, and then be
deleted from the Personnel Roster once a permanent appointment
from a civil service eligible list is made to the Assistant
Supervisor position, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the above actions are contingent upon the approval
of the Ithaca Civil Service Commission.
Carried Unanimously
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* 16.4 Salary Adjustment - DPW
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, Mr. Frank Gardner has rendered the City 31 years of
untiring and dedicated service and responsibility, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gardner is presently compensated at a level that is
only $60 above the entry -level salary for a Department of Public
Works supervisor, and
WHEREAS, a salary adjustment is in order based on performance,
responsibility, reliability, knowledge and service; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the annual salary of Frank Gardner be increased to
$33,050 effective February 12, 1990.
Discussion followed on the floor.
(N-i Alderperson Golder expressed his opinion that although he
U) suspects that Mr. Gardner has been a very good worker and
10 deserves this raise he believes problems of salary
�W- should be resolved in contracts and should be fair to begin with
and that there should not be "merit pay" as this encourages
~� favoritism. For this reason he will vote nay.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Romanowski, Booth, Cummings, Schroeder, Hoffman,
Peterson, Johnson, Blanchard, Daley
Nay (1) - Golder Carried
* 16.5 Salary Adjustment - DPW
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, Mr. James Miller was asked to assume special technical
duties to expedite a number of in -house projects such as, the new
Cass Park maintenance building, the Southside addition, and the
chemical handling additions at the Cass Park pool, during the
temporary appointment of Mr. Fabbroni as Superintendent of Public
Works, and
WHEREAS, he performed these added duties in a thorough,
professional, and timely manner; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Mr. Miller be awarded a one time $1,000 payment
for these additional duties performed from June 16, 1989 through
January 19, 1990.
Ayes (9) - Booth, Romanowski, Cummings, Johnson, Daley,
Blanchard, Schroeder, Hoffman, Peterson
Nay (1) - Golder
Carried
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* 16.6 Appointment of Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That Charles Baker be appointed to the position of
(400" Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator at an annual salary of
$32,000 effective February 26, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.7 Amendment to Personnel Roster - Youth Bureau
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Youth Bureau be
amended as follows:
ADD 1 Administrative Secretary (35 hours /week)
DELETE : 1 Senior Stenographer (35 hours /week)
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RESOLVED, That $890 be transferred from Account A7310 -205
Furniture and Fixtures to Account A7310 -110 Staff Salaries, to
fund said reclassification for the balance of the 1990 fiscal
year.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.8 Appointment of Youth Worker
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That Ann Calvert be appointed to the position of Youth
Worker at an annual salary of $16, 086, that being Step 2 on the
1990 CSEA Administrative Unit Compensation Plan, effective
February 13, 1990.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.9 Appreciation to Larry Fabbroni
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
WHEREAS, Lawrence Fabbroni has served the City of Ithaca as the
Acting Superintendent of Public Works from June 17, 1989 to
January 19, 1990, and
WHEREAS, Larry's service in the capacity has been marked by
exceptional dedication to managing the Department of Public Works
in an efficient and humane manner, to protecting and promoting
the well -being of the employees of the Department, to serving the
interests of the citizens of Ithaca, to communicating with the
public regarding the Department's various operational
responsibilities, and to carrying out his many duties with care,
intelligence and good cheer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby
expresses its deep appreciation for the many contributions made
by Mr. Fabbroni as Acting Superintendent and for the fact that he
will continue serving the City in his permanent position as
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.10 Refuse Tipping Fee
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives has
resolved that all refuse haulers in the County begin paying a $40
per ton tipping fee on March 1, 1990, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has also strongly recommended that a fee
per container system be instituted to recover the cost of the new
tipping fee while encouraging recycling and overall reduction of
waste generation, and
WHEREAS, the City has budgeted for $350,000 revenue for
offsetting tipping fees and administrative expenses in the
approved 1990 City Budget, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has voted to authorize the
Department of Public Works to proceed with implementation of a
fee per container system in coordination with the City
Chamberlain, City Controller, Tompkins County DPW, and other
interested parties within the general guidelines of public
information, sales, and distribution as described in a January 8,
1990 memo by Acting Superintendent Larry Fabbroni (with the added
provision that a sheet of 12 tags will cost $10.00); now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That, subject to the following conditions, Common
Council endorses the institution of the fee per container system
approved by the Board of Public Works:
1. The fee per container system is being adopted for the
balance of 1990. This system and other alternative
systems will be studied in order to determine their
feasibility for time beyond the end of 1990. The Board
of Public Works and the Department of Public Works will
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make clear to all interested persons that this fee per
container system is being adopted for 1990 and is
subject to future change.
2. No private person or entity that purchases any garbage
disposal tags from the City for purpose of sale to
other persons shall resell those tags for more money
than that person or entity paid the City of Ithaca for
them.
3. The details regarding the locations of sale,
collection, and handling of money from the sale of
garbage disposal tags shall be worked out to the
mutual satisfaction of the City Controller, the City
Chamberlain, the Department of Public Works, and the
City Attorney. Presently only the office of the City
Chamberlain is authorized to accept money from the sale
of garbage disposal tags.
Alderperson Booth gave an explanation of the resolution and City
Chamberlain Parsons answered questions from Council members
regarding other locations where the tags may be for sale.
Alderperson Romanowski offered the following substitute
resolution:
Substitute Resolution
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Golder
RESOLVED, That Common Council endorses the institution of a
quarterly fee in the range of a $20 - $25 charge per household or
apartment with payments commencing April 1, 1990.
Alderperson Romanowski explained his reasoning for offering the
substitute resolution.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the substitute resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (2) - Romanowski, Golder
Nays (8) - Booth, Johnson, Peterson, Blanchard, Schroeder,
Hoffman, Cummings, Daley
Motion Fails
Further discussion followed on the Main Motion.
Alderperson Johnson offered the following amendment to the
resolution: 114. That a public hearing to receive comments
regarding the operation of the tag system shall be held by
October 1, 1990."
There were no objections to the amendment, therefore it was
added to the resolution.
Main Motion
A vote on the Main Motion with wording added by Alderperson
Johnson resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Booth,
Daley,
Nays (2) - Golder,
Johnson, Blanchard, Cummings, Peterson,
Hoffman, Schroeder
Romanowski
Carried
Motion to Extend Meeting Deadline
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the meeting deadline for this Common Council
meeting be extended until 12:00 midnight.
Carried Unanimously
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* 16.11 West Hill Fire Station Sanitary Sewer
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
RESOLVED, That a Joint Capital Project be established for the
construction of the West Hill Fire Station Sanitary Sewer, with
the Town of Ithaca acting as lead agency, at a maximum authorized
cost of $60,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the financing plan for such project be authorized
as follows:
Town of Ithaca
Cornell University
City of Ithaca
Total
and be it further
RESOLVED, That pursuant
share of $25,000 shall be
proportionate shares of
to be made over a twenty
established amortization
$28,000
25,000
7,000
$60,000
to agreement, the Cornell University
advanced by the City and Town, at their
involvement, with the repayment thereof
year period at 7% interest, based on an
schedule.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.12 Amendment to 1990 Real Property Tax Roll
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, the 1990 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca included
property described as Tax Map Number 87 -1- 16.41, owned by Fred
and Bodil Somkin, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 554 (Sub. 4a) of the Real Property
Tax Law, the Director of Assessment has investigated an
application for correction of an error in essential fact filed by
Bodil Somkin, and
WHEREAS, said investigation revealed that a Veterans Exemption in
the amount of $7,240 was omitted on the first and second
installments, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Assessment has requested that the City
amend the first and second installments to reflect the corrected
taxable value of $63,760 and a corrected tax amount of $607.72
for each installment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to
make the appropriate changes to the Tax Roll as requested by the
Director of Assessment.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.13 Audit
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the bills presented, as listed on Audit Abstract
#2/1990, in the total amount of $71,249.83, be approved for
payment.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.14 City Hall Annex Purchase Agreement Amendments
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, by resolution
duly adopted at its regular meeting on October 71 1987, declared
the City Hall Annex, Tax Map No. 70 -5 -24, 123 South Cayuga
Street, with an appraised value of $210,000, to be surplus
property, and authorized the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and its
Executive Director to solicit proposals for its sale, to evaluate
purchase proposals according to the stated criteria of purchase
price, proposed reuse and appropriateness of any planned
alterations to the exterior of the structure, and recommend to
the Common Council its selection of purchaser for Common Council
review and action, and
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WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency solicited and evaluated
proposals for the sale of the Annex and recommended to the Common
Council the sale of the Annex to Charles Schlough for the sum of
$215,000, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council accepted said recommendation at the
April 6, 1988 regular meeting, and at the July 6, 1988 regular
meeting directed the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency Executive
Director and City Attorney to prepare for review and approval a
purchase proposal for the subject property, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, by resolution
duly adopted at its regular meeting on August 3, 1988, after
reviewing and approving the draft purchase proposal, and after
appropriate notification for the sale of the subject property in
accordance with City Charter Section 3.10 (40) authorized the
Mayor to enter into a purchase agreement, and
WHEREAS, a purchase agreement was entered into between the City
of Ithaca and Charles Schlough dated December 8, 1988, which
LO purchase agreement, among other things, provided that the closing
..,..,� would take place on or before six months from December 8, 1988,
and
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WHEREAS, due to Charles Schlough's inability to obtain
appropriate financing for the purchase of the City Hall Annex the
closing has not yet occurred and Charles Schlough has indicated
to the City his continued intention to purchase the property on
the terms of the said purchase agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca by resolution
duly adopted at its regular meeting on January 1, 1990 directed
that notice be published of certain modifications to the said
purchase contract and appropriate notifications for the
modification of the contract of sale of the subject property
having been published; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the closing date in the contract for the sale of
the City Hall Annex be extended through March 31, 1990 upon the
condition that the buyer agree that the liquidated damages
provision of the contract be modified so as to provide for the
payment of $70.00 per day, guaranteed, from June 8, 1989 to
either the March 31, 1990 deadline, the date of closing if prior
to such deadline or such sooner date as Charles Schlough advises
the City of Ithaca that the sale will not occur.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.15 Authority to Appropriate Contingency Funds to Settle a
Legal Action with the State of New York
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca entered into an agreement with the
State of New York for the construction of Bridge Number 2210420,
the Six Mile Creek bridge and by resolution dated March 3, 1983
endorsed the City's participation in the said project, and
WHEREAS, the bridge construction project was substantially
completed by private contractors on or about November 15, 1984,
and the Department of Transportation finalized the work in March
of 1987, and
WHEREAS, the total share that the City of Ithaca was obligated to
remit on behalf of the Six Mile Creek bridge construction project
was $41,793.35, and
WHEREAS, the City deposited $19,774.00 with the State before
construction of the bridge, which deposit earned $1,302.07
interest, for a total of $21,076.07 paid to the State by the City
for the cost of the Six Mile Creek bridge project, and
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WHEREAS, on June 19, 1987 the State demanded payment on the
balance of $20,717.88 and upon the City's failure to remit said
amount commenced a lawsuit against the City demanding judgment in
the amount of $20,717.88 together with interest thereon from June
19, 1987 together with costs and disbursements, and
WHEREAS, there have been negotiations between the City Attorney
and the Attorney General's Office and as a result of said
negotiations the State of New York is prepared to accept the sum
of $18,717.88 in full satisfaction of the said claim and is
prepared to discontinue its lawsuit against the City; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City pay to the State of New York the sum of
$18,717.88 in full satisfaction of the State of New York's claim
against the City of Ithaca with respect to the construction of
bridge number 2210420, the Six Mile Creek bridge, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the sum of $18,717.88 be transferred from A1990,
unrestricted contingency funds, to account A1420 -430, the City of
Ithaca fees line.
Carried Unanimously
* 16.16 Authorization to Amend Existing Fire Protection Contract
with the Town of Ithaca
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 1987 the City of Ithaca entered
into an agreement with the Town of Ithaca for the provision of
Fire Protection services and Emergency Medical Services on an
equal basis throughout the fire service area, inclusive of the
City and Town Fire Protection District, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has heretofore agreed to share in the
annual cost of salaries and related expenditures relative to the
following, which items constitute additions to the existing
version of the Fire Protection Contract:
A. One additional Assistant Fire Chief and one additional
Clerical position approved July 8, 1987.
B. Four Fire Fighter positions and one Deputy Chief position
and one half -time Volunteer Coordinator, the funding for
which was released from Restricted Contingency February 1,
1989.
C. One Training Officer, which was approved June 7, 1989, and
WHEREAS, current negotiations with the Town of Ithaca have
resulted in a tentative agreement to amend the existing fire
protection agreement as follows:
A. Adjustments to financial considerations in Sections 5d and
5e for contract years 1990 and 1991 to reflect amendments to
the approved staffing level already agreed to by the City
and Town of Ithaca.
B. Adjustments to financial considerations in Section 5f for
contract year 1992 to reflect the 1990 proposed funding of
four Fire Fighter positions, which has been placed in
Restricted Contingency, pending formal execution of said
agreement.
C. The extension of the Fire Protection contract for the
additional years, 1993 and 1994, at the annual operating
participating shares of 26% and 27% respectively. These new
percentages will be reflected in new sub - sections 5f -1 and
5f -2 of the agreement. The financial considerations for
such extension years have been computed on a consistent
basis with prior contract years.
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D. Section 12, which presents the approved staffing levels will
be amended to reflect the addition of eight Fire Fighters,
one Assistant Chief, one Deputy Chief, one half -time
Volunteer Coordinator, one Account Clerk Typist, one
Training Officer, and the reclassification of one position,
from Senior Account Clerk to Administrative Secretary. This
amendment effectively increases the total complement from 57
to 69 1/2 positions;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to execute said amended
Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca for
the provision of Fire Protection Services.
Ayes (6) - Peterson, Hoffman, Schroeder, Booth, Romanowski,
Johnson
Nays (3) - Cummings, Daley, Blanchard
Abstention (1) - Golder (Alderperson Golder did not feel
rj he had sufficient background information
� to vote)
Carried
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�YA Subject to Execution of Amendments to Fire Protection Contract
<1 with the Town of Ithaca
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That the $100,000 placed in Restricted Contingency to
fund all costs related to the addition of four Fire Fighter
positions be transferred to the appropriate line items within the
1990 budget, subject to the Town's execution of the proposed
amended Fire Protection Agreement between the City and Town of
Ithaca.
Ayes (6) - Peterson, Hoffman, Schroeder, Booth, Romanowski,
Johnson
Nays (3) - Cummings, Daley, Blanchard
Abstention (1) - Golder ( Alderperson Golder did not feel he
had sufficient background information to
vote)
Carried
Welcome to new Superintendent of Public Works
Mayor Nichols officially welcomed the new Superintendent of
Public Works, Narayan Thadani.
Superintendent Thadani thanked the Council members for the
support that has been shown to him thus far. He stated that his
door is always open for Council members to come to speak with him
on any issue.
City Judge Position
City Attorney Guttman explained that the General City Law and the
Uniform City Court Act was amended in 1989 and essentially
provides that now the City of Ithaca shall have two part -time
City Judges and not an "Acting City Judge ".
Judge Sherman explained the history of this matter to the
Council and discussion followed on the floor.
It is the opinion of Judge Sherman that the appointment of
Marjorie Olds must be as City Judge for a six year term and not
Acting City Judge for a one year term as was previously approved
by Common Council.
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Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schroeder
RESOLVED, That the word "Acting" be removed from the title of
the position of City Judge and that Marjorie Olds be appointed to
the position of City Judge for a six year term expiring December
31, 1995.
Carried Unanimously
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
_Smoking Amendments - Noise Ordinance - Handicapped Accessibility
Report
Alderperson Peterson reported that the above mentioned items will
be back to the committee for further discussion on February 13th
and then back to the Council in resolution form at the March
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
* 21.1 City Income Tax
By Alderperson Daley: Seconded by Alderperson Blanchard
WHEREAS, there has been much speculation about the possibility of
the City of Ithaca imposing its own income tax, and
WHEREAS, the likelihood of having the State Legislature grant
Ithaca the authority to collect an income tax is extremely
remote, and
WHEREAS, even if Ithaca were granted this authority, it would not
be good planning or fiscally responsible to have such a tax
limited only to the city; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council calls on the State Legislature
to restructure local taxing authority throughout the State to
take the burden off the local property tax, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council reject the idea of a local
income tax limited to the City of Ithaca as a way of
redistributing the tax burden.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Motion to Refer to Committee
By Alderperson Schroeder: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the matter of a local income tax be referred to
the Budget and Administration Committee for review.
Ayes (7) - Cummings, Blanchard, Schroeder, Golder, Peterson,
Hoffman, Johnson
Nays (3) - Booth, Daley, Romanowski
Carried
Common Council Seating Arrangement
Discussion was held as to the pros and cons of the new seating
arrangement that was in place for tonight's meeting. Discussion
of this matter will continue at the Committee of the Whole
meeting.
Advisory Committee on the Central Processing Facility
Mayor Nichols informed the Council that the City has been
requested by the County Board to name members to serve on an
advisory committee on the central processing facility that would
make recommendations to the County regarding the construction and
design of the facility.
After discussion, Alderperson Cummings agreed to serve on the
committee as a representative of the City. Mayor Nichols will
draft a letter to the County outlining the City's position in
regard to service on this committee.
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February 7, 1990
Drug Abuse Council
Mayor Nichols made comments regarding the formation of a drug
abuse council. He stated that the committee would be a joint
effort with the County and the City and proposed the following
resolution:
Resolution
By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Daley
WHEREAS, local solutions to the serious problem of drug and
alcohol abuse require the combined efforts of many public and
private agencies and individuals in the City of Ithaca and
Tompkins County, and
WHEREAS, those efforts may benefit from the formation of a
Tompkins County /Ithaca Substance Abuse Council, and
WHEREAS, the credibility and effectiveness of a Substance Abuse
Council will be enhanced by its sponsorship by the Tompkins
County Board of Representatives and the Common Council of the
City of Ithaca; now, therefore, be it
I -� RESOLVED, That the Mayor is instructed to name three members to a
W_ joint County /City ad -hoc committee to explore the possible
j structure and membership of a Tompkins County /Ithaca Substance
Abuse Council.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
on a motion the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 a.m.
Callista F. Paolangelfi/
City Clerk
Benjamin Nichols
Mayor
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